basscat73

I have HD, but I don't automatically get WFN. I have a basic HD package. Nice to have it for free this month though...

Good luck going after him. He's not even in the USA. He's untraceable for the most part, and these types of ads are extremely common. Surprised you haven't seen one before. Very common to see this scam for boats and especially vehicles. I could probably find an ad right now 2008 Toyota 4-Runner with 32K for $4,500.

DITTO!

never had a problem.

I just can't get over that statement. You should make it a point to get BACK ON THE LAKE and NOT use those trick sticks again until you gain some more confidence in other lures!

You might want to look into the Eagle Cuda 250 GPS/MAP combo. Pretty basic finder, but you can mark your GPS spots, and it only costs $199. I think it might come with water tempº too. I'm thinking about getting one because the only thing I'll use my console finder for is speed, depth and GPS spots. I already have a flasher unit on my console. I place more importance on my bow finder in regards to resolution, etc.

And it's very simple to install and hook-up! Just positive/negative wires for the batteries and an electrical plug.

I've caught some decent 3lbers with a lure like that while fishing for musky. No monsters, but my buddy who fishes musky exclusively, usually picks up a bass or two while fishing musky lures. If you were to use it and specifically target bass waters, it could be excellent, especially at night. They make a funny bubbling, gurgling sound and you can retrieve them slow or fast.

With cost in mind, I gotta go with Normans -- price is good and they have pretty good hooks too. I'm almost to the point of fishing Norman's exclusively because I do so well with them, especially this year. The bandits are really affordable and they are good fish catchers too, but their hooks are fairly weak and bend open easily after a few fish.

On my boat, a couple of the batteries sit on a panel that is bolted down. My bilge pumps and livewell aerators are underneath that panel out of plain view. I have to unscrew the panel to get to them. It's worth taking a look for a similar panel if you're not familiar with your boat. Good luck!

I've never had a problem with re-sharpened hooks -- maybe I'm just lucky. The only single hooks I've replaced are the ones that broke off in a toothy critter's mouth or another unrecoverable situation on the lake. RW, just curious on the average length of time you use a single hook before replacing it? Thanks, Matt

I've used them. Those suckers are heavy! I have used the small one, I think it's a 6" version. I throw it out, let it sink to the bottom and sit for awhile, then I'll swim/jerk it for a few feet, let sit on the bottom for a bit, and repeat back to the boat.

Why not sharpen them manually? They may not be as good as new, but I've never had an issue with hooking fish on the hooks I've sharpened manually. Heck, if I had money to burn, I'd be happy to replace rather than sharpen. Unfortunately, that's not the case. P.S. I use a small pen-type file. Works great.

I bought an echelon a few years ago and it's horrible. At that point, I didn't realize how much of difference there would be between low-end and middle-to-upper end reels. I saved up and bought the president and supreme baitcasters, and they are a world of difference! I really like them. The only problem I have with Pflueger is trying to figure out where to have my reels serviced. No one in my area will touch Pflueger reels for some reason. :-/

It's simple... A. Many people love the trick sticks. B. Black is a very good color. C. Trick sticks weren't available in black previously.