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This is a huge eye opener. I don't pitch plastics in the lake often but I do every once In a while. Definitely will not be doing it anymore though. Never really thought about it when I was, but that definitely will make you think

This. RH or LH reel is your choice, whatever feels more comfortable and IMO starting out get some 12# or 14# suffix siege to start out with.

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/boa/4527378189.html Found another one I might be interested in, Let me know what you guys think

What do you guys think about these? http://louisville.craigslist.org/boa/4523829972.html http://louisville.craigslist.org/bod/4523373666.html http://louisville.craigslist.org/bod/4523326144.html

Some people are saying that the older models didnt come with tabs welded on the bottom or something like that. I think you can get them installed for free under warranty. Not sure if that completely took care of the issue or not though

I'm not knocking the xpress boats. It was actually mentioned by someone earlier and I looked into them. I wish their website would let you build one to your specs and show the price

From what I've seen a new Ranger aluminum is cheaper than a new Xpress, and used Xpress boats are very hard to come by.

I guess the smart thing to do would be to just fish out of my Jon boat for the remainder of the season and pick something brand new up in the fall. I should have enough credit built up by then and at least a 10k down payment. It would probably be much easier in the long run. I was just wanting to get into a boat by late summer to fish the latter half of the tourneys in my area. But I suppose fishing as a co angler won't hurt a thing. I really appreciate everyone's advice. I'm glad to be a part of such a helpful community here.

Thats exactly what I don't want to end up doing, putting a ton more money into it right after I buy it. Im also leaving room in my budget to have a little left to repair if necessary.

I didn't really think about that, hell I would even throw 20 or 30 bucks to them if they went and checked it out for me

It definitely is a process lol As for the right one, I'm now considering driving up to 6 or so hours away to find one. A one day trip for something I'm going to have quite some time doesn't seem like a bad idea at all, especially since once I go around 4 or 5 hours away the possibilities pretty much double.

You were probably setting the hook with to much force

Still not going down that route lol, honest or not it sketches me out so I'm going to pass. As for the '00 I thought so, It books for around 6k so I was thinking offering them 6.5k they would jump all over it. But that is logical thinking and I'm learning every day that more and more people don't possess the logical thinking gene.

I have the list of priorities! Just not on paper, lol its in my head, it would probably be a good idea to write that down. Im still wondering if I should just save up and buy something new so I dont have to deal with other peoples problems. Im startying to think that is gonna be my best route the way these boat prices are.

Said he has had the boat for 8 months, got it in a trade and decided last week to go register it in his name and was waiting for it in the mail. I dont really believe it, maybe im just being to cautious, but I really dont think so. and I called about the one at the dealer, they want $8900! Doesn't seem just a little steep to me, seems quite a bit steep. Especially being a 2000 model. Wonder if I offered them cash if that would change their mind.

http://www.renegademarine.net/inventory.asp?cat=3&pid=298 What are you guys thoughts on this. Gonna call tomorrow and get a price. Edit: I don't think that's a force motor on it, but if anyone could help me out I would appreciate it Didn't go look at the 04 tracker this weekend. Again, title issues. Did stop by a couple dealers here in town and checked out a Lowe stinger 175. It was pretty nice but had 2 live wells. Seems like wasted space to me. Did figure out I want something at least 17ft long. Seen a 16ft and it just didn't have any storage

The one you posted the other day is a no go, the guy thats selling it seems sketchy, I asked about a title and he wouldn't give me a straight answer, said he has only had the boat for 2 months. Not going down that road.

Lol me and u can stand on both sides of him. He will look like a male model

My favorite lews reel that I own is the BB1. I have speed spools, tourney mgs, tourneys and tourney pros. Been wanting to try out the bb1 pro

I'm going to look at it on Saturday. I'm taking my father in law. No professional but he knows quite a bit about them. Gonna have him check it out. Gonna take it out on the water and see how it runs. The guy said the motor was just serviced and had new spark plugs put on.

http://carbondale.craigslist.org/boa/4449342425.html What do you guys think about this. I talked to the guy and I feel like I may be able to talk him down a bit and have some money left over for a few upgrades

Guy sent me more pics and is suppose to be sending more here in a bit. Looks really clean. How do I post them here from my android?

I looked that up thinking I could save some money by finding a boat with a bad motor and just buying one. Found out pretty quick my pockets don't go that deep lol

I see what your talking about now, I'll be sure to keep on the look out for those. That tracker looks to be in very good shape, I'm sure I could get him down a little bit, according to NADA book value on it would be $6900. Other than the price that looks like a very solid boat. I'm definitely going to talk to the guy and see about going to look at it.

Im saying that there are more trackers that you see beat into the ground because they are so common, its hard to find one that has been kept up properly. Im just going to keep looking and if something catches my eye and checks out okay then ill go for it