rangerjockey

8 lb. Maxima.

I 've fished both a bunch , If I had pick one it would be Powell.

The only 755 I'm aware of is a crankbait rod. It all depends on what size jigs and the cover you fish. I really like the 723 for 7/i6 and 3/8 oz. .For 1/2 and 5/8 football heads I use the 734.. The 734 has a great tip and I also throw a spinnerbait and buzzbait with it. you could also throw a big topwater like a vixen or repo man on it if you don't mind the length. The 3D is a great rod.

On the wart and RK crawler ,either a brown or green craw pattern , I have been throwing the mudbug color on the crawler. As far as jig colors some kind of green pumpkin or magic craw and PBJ is about all I throw., I would try a smaller profile like a Jewel spider jig or E&L weapon head . I won't be back out until Saturday but if we get some clouds or wind I would pick up the spinnerbait. I have heard of some being caught on the whopper plopper and spook. If all else fails ol ned would be my fall back bait.

Been catching them pretty good, but size hasn't been great . I've been up the James mostly,good spinnerbait and Squarebill bite. They will bite a RK crawler and a wart.

10 or 12lb. Shooter or sniper .Also I like the Sunline flippin FC. It alternates between sections of clear and chartreuse and is easier to see. The lightest it comes is 16lb. and I don't think it handles quite as well as Sniper but the visibility is a plus.

Great rods. I usually have a dozen or so in the boat at any one time. Always Have the Cara Amistad , head turner and finesse jig rod ready. Also the weightless worm rod is one of the best jerkbait rods going. Great actions, build quality and plenty sensitive. .Another thing I really like is Falcon never tried to flood the boards with staffers..They don't have to.

Falcon McClelland signature, Falcon weightless worm, Powell CB 704.

I like the Powell but for 150 you can pick up a max 3d. As long as you keep the jigs 1/2 oz. and under the 723 would be my choice. Also makes a great spinnerbait rod.

I've never owned a Skeeter or Triton,only Ranger and Champion. To me the Ranger is a easy boat to drive, doesn't need a bunch of trim and rides good. Storage is good and over all quality is good. Where they really shine is when the trolling motor comes down. Just a great fishing platform. How the quality will be under the new ownership remains to be seen With all that said, I kinda like Champion the best, its a quicker better riding boat..Glad to see them back in the market being made by Charger.

I ran a XR6 for years and here's the best I could ever come up with.. 1) prime the bulb 2) trim it level 3 ) hold the enricher in for a count of 7 or 8 4) crank it, mine would usually hit and die . then give it a little hand throttle and it should start.. once mine would warm up it was great the rest of the day but that first cold start was a bear.

If your not in a big hurry, without question I would wait on the new Charger Elites.( Champion ). You can see the 210 at Ulrich in Kimberling city now. It's my understanding there will a 198 and possibly a 186 or 188 to follow. They are copies of the Champ hulls with some upgrades on the interior . The 210 is sweet, heated seats, night vision camera ect..ect..

Here on Table rock I only throw black/blue at night or in stained water like up the river arms. Some sort of green pumpkin or pbj will out fish it in the clearer water IMO , Of course it could be a confidence thing.

Anything that will handle the weight of the plopper.. I usually throw it on one of my heavy jig rods which are Cara Amistads with 16lb. flouro.

I'd rather catch them on a buzzbait as well but the spinnerbait is more versatile.

I use flouro as well. along with a Carolina keeper,bead and tungsten weight ,usually 1/2 -3/4 oz. A lizard or fish Dr. are my go to baits. I really like Sunline flippin FC on the c rig. The visibility helps , especially if you fish deep.

First, I'd check the warranty on the Zodias. You may be able to get it replaced cheaper than buying new, and have a better rod in the process. The 6ft 10 medium Zodias is a sweet 1/4-3/8oz. spinnerbait rod..

My favorite dock bait is slab spoon, Either a Dixie jet or War eagle in white or cole slaw. Pitch it back in the stalls and over the lifts,and out front around the cables. Also a t-rigged creature bait like a Z hog or Why not or a Jig.

In nearly 35 years of throwing it I don't think the knocker matters one way or the other. Buy a couple regular and a couple spook jr's. As far as color I'm not sure it matters any but I like bone, black shore minnow. clear and a color we call Christmas Tree in the ozarks, although I'm not sure what Heddon calls it. The spook has a different profile than a vixen or a sexy dawg or a dog x ect.. some days they want it.some days they want something else. I throw the saltwater model some too.

I use them a lot on a c-rig. Also drag them on a wobble head.

For me it's 2 different rods. For the drop shot and ned I like ML.For the shakey head I like A medium power 7 ft.. I use a Yamamoto that's been perfect for a 3/16 head and a finesse worm or speed craw. The Powell 702 works really well for both as long as you keep the shakey head at 3/16 or less.

I'd invest in a lift.. I keep mine in the slip 12 months a year, but no way I'd leave it in the water. Also lets me drive the car vs my truck to and from our place on Table Rock. The savings in fuel pays for much of the slip and lift cost.

My eye Dr. Has made me 2 pairs of wiley X. a P17 and a airrage. Been very happy with them, Costa also offers RX ,but they couldn't do my prescription. They also told me they wouldn't warranty the frames if my Dr. put a RX lens in them.. Wiley still warranties the frame.

Really depends on what size heads you usually use.. If I fish them shallow on a 1/8 oz head I use a spinning rod. Out deep on a 1/2 oz. head, a Powell 734.

Probably Carolina Tackle.