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I do like how it stows in a rod holder

I use a 3.5 lb grappling anchor (four 'pronged'.) Anchor line is attached at the bottom of the anchor, runs up the anchor and is attached to the top with small zip-tie. If it snags, I pull hard enough to break the zip and lift the anchor from the bottom. Then replace the zip when I get done for the day....suppose I could take a spare along....I don't take enough stuff as it is :)

Thanks....I'm not sure, either. I haven't established a budget yet. Never heard of KatzKin...thanks...pricey, no? I have a VERY basic Durango with cloth seats. I've already got a couple burns in the cloth. So.....I probably won't invest heavily, but I'm averse to going so cheap as to be more trouble than they're worth (fabric bunches up easily, or doesn't fit very well.)

I'm using 18# pink Gliss with 8# leaders on spinning reels and absolutely love it. Numbers on the reel are a VERY GENERAL guideline and tell you more about spool capacity than fishing utility. $15/150yds on Amazon

Anyone have seat covers that they can recommend? I've only done some introductory googling and nothing's grabbing me thus far.

And...you sort of hit on why I don't throw it much...I'm just not a very good 'slow bass fisherman'...more of a Chuck&Winder....drop-shotting falls into same pot. Usually, my Senkos find themselves trigged with a little weight up the line. I'm well aware it isn't always as effective as the slow drop....but, patience was never my strong suit

I prefer hoodies. I have Columbia PFG's and Huk Icons. I like the Huk a little better, but both are good.

Interesting.....my mileage may vary :) I didn't address in my posts above, but in addition to my trollyed anchor wizard anchor, I also use a 6' YakAttack ParkNPole in relatively shallow waters. I use it through a scupper hole - but the range of depths that it is useful is sort of narrow - deeper than about five feet, it won't stick; less than 30" or so and the pole sticks up high and in my way. I never thought about sticking it through the trolley triangle ring, but it sounds like a good idea, if it will fit. My pole straps alongside (starboard; opposite the port side trolley) and completely out of the way when not in use. As to "(I woulf avoid an anchor unless your lakes are super deep but even then youre better off drifting)"....I couldn't disagree more -- then again, I suppose 'super deep' might mean different things to us. As I mentioned above, I can't stake in 6'+ depths....or in rocky rivers, for that matter. Saturday, I was working ledges in current - boat sitting over 20+ FOW -- if I just drifted, I'd have never been able to work the bottom at all; by the time my rig hit bottom, I'd have been 10 yards farther down river.

I use both on similar rods. How long does it take to cut one off and tie on the other? I guess what I'm suggesting is that you may be asking the wrong question.

Saturday, I caught, what I think was my second LMB ever on wacky stickbait (Keitech Salty Core on 1/8 Owner Ultra Wacky.) Was dropping it down ledges. It was big fish of the weekend; just shy of 4. Just never had luck or patience or confidence with wacky before.

I couldn't make any of the 'rules' work for me, so I just use combo Willow/colorado 90+% of the time

I love my shakey heads, but never use them in cover. For me, T-rig, jigs and weighted hooks all serve me much better in wood. I like Sieberts Shakey heads and MegaStrikes, but I also use others. My favorite plastic for them is Reins Swamp Movers.

I'm not too concerned with visibility, but ability to break off, abrasion resistance, and saving braid on re-ties are all reasons for me to keep using leaders.

I'm one who thinks it makes little difference. HOWEVER, I don't use either, so feel free to disregard my post. I use YZH almost exclusively, for a number of reasons. Most important (but not best reason, perhaps) is that I have lots of YZH on hand in a variety of different sizes. I have liked YZH as mainline for abrasion resistance and knot strength, so seemed a perfect fit for leaders. My only thoughts of switching come from consideration of 'newer' specialty fluoro leader material....but I'm not yet convinced that it's any different.

Same here. Glued a piece of packaging foam sheet to the top to further prevent mixing.

I use a trolley. I fish quite a bit in current, tidal movement AND wind...at the same time. Makes for tricky positioning. Trolley is nice, but I still get plenty of swing. Fished 'dynamic' conditions yesterday around two guys who both had twin anchors and I have to admit that they positioned far better than I did. One used two Anchor Wizards. The other kept two dumb bells in small buckets. If I was to go with two anchors, I'd get another Wizard and mount the chutes at bow and stern. I do have a Backwater Assault hand paddle, but, like @J FranchoFrancho, I used it exactly once. I keep it onboard just as an emergency backup in case I ever lose my paddle.

Me too...I don't even need another M...but my shipping was free and tax was under $10.00. Funny...my two existing MF rods are favorites of mine...and both of those were also more than 50% clearance years ago....site said only two left, so someone better grab the last one

Yes. Google maps sat view... Zoom in and look for features, contrasts, weedlines, etc

Great week, ETS.

Less than 3 pounds separates all four of them.....only takes one in final minutes

If it weren't exciting enough, the wipers jack it up another notch

"read"? :)

I'll mention Crystal Minnow......but its the only color I've thrown

It's been years since I saw Band of Brothers, but I loved it. I just finished Pacific (Amazon Prime) and it left me wanting. I didn't find it nearly as satisfying. Following a unit through the war was more engaging; characters AND episodes were clearly related. Pacific, IMO, failed by telling unrelated stories, and then spent way too much time on 'external' relationships. I never got the least bit invested in the characters. In fact, I probably couldn't have picked 'Sledge' out of a line-up even after having watched the entire series.

should work fine....I used to bop 'em and then spike 'em I still might, if I'm in a fish cleaning house with one handy, but most of the time, running my filet knife into the brain and rocking it back and forth is more than sufficient