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Hello, Thinking of adding another rod/reel. Here is the scoop: Spinning rod; Medium action used primarily for texas rigged worms. Likely matched with a Shimmano Stradic CI4F or a Daiwa Tierra. Both would be the 2500 series. I have the Tiera and like it, but the Stradic sure seems nice. My main question is in the rods. What do u think? I luv the warranty of the Shimano. Lifetime exchange at retailer. It also seems very sensitive. I have never owned a St croix. I would get the 6'8" Medium Action with Fast action. I appreciate your thoughts. If you have thoughts on the reels, that would be great as well. Thanks Very Much Larry

Hello, Going on a float trip next week on the Meramec river next week. I have never fished it before. Any suggestions on what to use? Don't have much experience fishing rivers. Should I look for deep pools? Are plastic worms a good choice? What about rooster tails? Any help is appreciated. thanks Larry

First time out this year. Any info on Baldwin is greatly appreciated; location, patterns, etc. Please keep it simple as we don't know thelake well. thanks in advance. Larry

Hello, Our boat has had a leak issue that we hope has been corrected. This is our first time out this year. Going to Baldwin Lake for some bass fishing. Any info is appreciated. Patterns, locations, etc. Not very familiar with the lake so please keep it simple. Thanks in advance Larry

Thanks for the replies. I am not very mechanical and maybe a little thick in the head. How are these fittings and connections accessed? Aren't they "in the hull"beneath the floor? thanks Larry

I plug the livewell in the livewell. There is a hole in the bottom of thelivewell that I plug. thanks Larry

Thanks for the responses. Please note that I get water in the bilge even when I don't use the livewell. Often, I'll plug the drain hole up and not use the livewell. I still get water in the bilge. Thanks again Larry

Hello, I have a 97 Lowe Roughneck Alum bass boat. Boat is in good condition. However, it is taking on more water than I think it should. I run the bilge pump every hour and it pumps out water every time. What are the likely causes? I try to put the plug in as tight as possible. I don't know if that is the cause or if there is a crack in the hull. There are no obvious holes but the water is coming in somewhere. I just don't know where to look. thanks Larry

What is the best way to fish with live worms? Other then a split shot weight and small hook, what else works good for LM? thanks Larry

For 1 day of fishing, would u chose LOZ, Coffeen, or Rt J near Hannibal? Any other choices are appreciated. We are planning on going in about 1 week so it will be mid October. Thanks Larry

Any info on Coffeen? Going this weekend and would appreciate any info. thanks Larry

Any info on Carlyle is appreciated. I have never been there much less fished it. Alll info is greatly appreciated. thanks Larry

Thanks for your reply. When I look at the Fulton 450320, which I think is West marine's item number, it shows it as a single speed. Maybe they changed the model recently? thanks again Larry

Hello, Time to replace my trailer winch. I have a 17" alum bass boat with a 50 HP motor. I am guessing a 1500 lb to 1800lb winch will suffice. I read some negative reviews on Bass Pro's web site on their winches. Is there a difference in quality in one brand and another? Any info on Fulton winches? thanks very much Larry

Well no response on my post on Lou Yaeger. Does anyone have any info on Gillespie? What can I expect? Any suggestions are appreciated. thanks Larry

Thinking of trying Lou Yaeger this Sunday. Any info is greatly appreciated. Patterns, locations, etc. thanks Larry

Last week, my neighbor was at the park next to simpson lake and their car was vandalized. They were only gone for 10 mins so someone was waiting for the opportunity. Don't leave anything valuable in the car. They broke a window and grabbed a purse. Larry

Hello, I have a 97 Lowe Alum bass boat. I need a new cover. Any suggestions? I know bass pro sells them, is one brand better then the next? Our boat is kept outside and it must be a trailerable cover. thanks for your help Larry

Do any of you guys fish Simpson Lake in Valley Park? Is it worth it? thanks Larry

Has anyone had any luck at the pit mines lately? If so, what lake? Any info on patterns and locations is appreciated. thanks Larry

Hello, Does anyone fish the Kaskaskia river? I am always looking for decent fishing within 2 hours of St. Louis. THANKS Larry

Hello, Looking for a Bass hot spot within 2 hours of St Louis. How has Coffeen been? Any other suggestions are appreciated. thanks Larry

We have a 3 bank on board charger for our 2 tm batteries and 1 starting battery. My friend used the onboard charger overnight and the starting battery still was not fully charged. He then added a portable charger to the battery and now has both chargers charging the battery. Is this OK? Any chance of damage from this? thanks Larry

Hello, I am going to a 10 acre farm pond this Sat that I have been told has some big fish. Weather here in MO has been steady in the 80's. Chance of storms the next couple of days. I plan on throwing a frog, spinnerbait, and if all else fails a live worm. Any suggestions for catching the big one is appreciated. Thanks Larry

Has anyone fished here recently? I know fishing was very good when they first opened a few months ago. Patterns and locations are appreciated. thanks Larry