FryDog62

Thank you, looks like some good stuff. Wondering if some of their track plates would fit into the track fittings on the AP120. Also, I see they have a mount for the Garmin unit PLUS the black box. As I look at that it appear the black box would be mounted externally instead of inside a storage compartment (which is a challenge on the Autopilot). Not sure how all that would work, would like to see it in person but maybe will call the co. Thx!

I fish rivers for smallmouth a lot. I tried T-rigging tubes the traditional way but they just nose-dive to the bottom. You not only can get stuck, but more importantly lose the lazy, spiral motion of tubes that trigger bass to bite. I solved this problem when I switched to the Owner Phantom Tube jig hook. Not only is the plastic texas rigged against snagging - but the tube is mid-weighted instead of just at the nose - so you get the proper fall and swimming action of a tube. The jigs are lights out with 3.5 inch tubes. I use mostly 1/8 oz. size. They also work great along thick weedlines for largemouth too. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/search-tackle.html?start=0&count=30&searchtext=owner+phantom

I have the 3 inch rear seat risers in my AP120 and can get up and down without grabbing the sides but I usually do anyway. Regular stretching/exercising helps when you get to a certain age lol. Would def knock the risers out if in waves and stability is key though.

I have Livescope on my bass boat during the summers in Minnesota, but have an Old Town Autopilot for fishing winters down in FLA. I plan to take the electronics with me this December when I leave here. Has anyone mounted a pole (Brew City, Traxstech, DIY, etc) to their OTAP? Any good solutions as to where to mount the transducer pole or the black box? TIA

For light frogging I use an ALX Toadface, and a Tatula Elite pitch/flip reel. I use with swim jigs too, that I do occasionally flip as well.

This is why I don’t kayak fish at night in Florida...

5 inch Caffeine Shad on Owner Twistlock Light 4/0 3/32 oz hook 5 inch Wacky Worm weightless with #1 VMC Neko hook Grandebass Airmail Rattler with 1/16 oz rigged Neko style w/VMC #2 hook Maxscent Tube on 1/8 oz Owner Phantom Tube Hook 3 inch Ned Zone worm on 3/32 oz Shur-Set Ned head on 7 lb fluoro BFS rod

Omnia Fishing has 15-20% off Dobyns rods through today... kind of a Fr Day promo of sorts ~

If you plan to skip or cast light lures - then a Daiwa SV spool is what I would recommend. Tatula, Zillion, etc. If you want maximum distance, then a Daiwa Tatula Elite absolutely bomb casts lures a country mile ~

Nice outing! Are you referring to this specific hook in a 5/0? https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Mustad_KVD_Grip-Pin_Soft_Plastic_Hook_5pk/descpage-MKVDGPN.html

I drink a 16-20 oz bottle of electrolytes (sugar free Gatorade, Propel, etc) as soon as I get up in the morning I'm fishing. Then I'm already one step ahead on the hydration game. Next I have a cup of coffee and something to eat. Moments later, the deuce is done for the day and I'm ready to get on the water! I continue to drink another 80 ounces of electrolytes: Smart water, Lifewatr, etc. throughout the day... limiting the caffeine intake to 1 beverage seems to work. Other guys I fish with don't do this so I buy them Dude Wipes (and even some repeat offenders a hat) for their birthday every year because inevitably they have to make a pit stop or do a #2 off the back of my boat mid day ?

For lighter lures and/or skipping anything - it’s the gold standard of Steez SV TW. If I want effortless distance - Tatula Elite hands down ...

Me to unless you throw 3/4 or 1 oz. my Orochi Braillist snapped throwing a 3/4 oz DS. Got the Levante Perfect pitch, works great and no worries of overloading it.

I wondered if that might be the case... unfortunately it looks like the 6’9” has either been discontinued or everyone is out of stock. Thx for your reply - -

This was what I plucked out with tweezers after a tournament last weekend. Had to quit over an hour early because several of our reels and guides became unusable.

Reviving an older post. Jbrew - do you mean specifically the Hammer 7 foot doesn’t have the same action as the 6’9” - or do you just mean 7 foot heavy rods in general don’t have the same magic? Thx

I would love too! Hopefully my wife's health turns the corner soon and I hope to be down your way late this Fall or next spring. Thx!

I use a 7’1” Light-Fast Phenix Feather, and a Daiwa Alphas Air TW with 7 lb Sniper. Can drop most weights down vertically with a light tension/brake setting and some thumb. Best of all, much less line twist than a spinning combo.

Thanks Kent, good recommendations. Yes, we do catch numbers here in Minnesota but since our season doesn’t open in the spring until mid-May I’m very willing to drive to find good fishing in March/April. November could be a possibility too since that’s about when we ice up. Definitely have Pickwick and Tenn waters on my radar!!

I believe so... awesome guides but brittle. I’ve had 2-3 replaced.

You’re probably fine unless it’s a Daiwa AGS guide..

Sounds good. Curious how the overall size of the brown bass compare to your local waters like Pickwick this time of year? I went to Bull Shoals this Spring and have thought of returning next year, or possibly down your way instead. Thx!

For a 5 inch fluke or Caffeine Shad I use a 4/0 Owner Twistlock Light... either weightless or sometimes 3/32 oz. Yes, its not nose-hooked, but a hook like the Twistlock gives the lure a little more horizontal swimming action upon retrieve instead of just nose-diving into the weeds.

Yes that makes sense, thx

Curious how you’re doing this ... assuming you have more than one trolling motor battery? Do the Lithium and lead acid batteries work together, do you have them in a series or parallel, different or the same on- bank charger, etc?