jitterbug127

Those hank Parker rods are great for the $! The ark lancer pro rods can be had for like $55 bucks to your door. I can’t see a better deal than that

Thank you very much sir, my exact thinking just wanted to make sure I’m in the right track

I have 2 rods, both are labeled medium/moderate, but have vastly different specs. I’m trying to decide if I need to buy a medium heavy moderate rod or not. rod 1: ark lancer pro 6 10, 1/8-5/8 oz lures 8-14 lb line rod 2: Fenwick hmg 7’2” 3/8-1oz 8-17 lb line. The Fenwick hmg medium heavy moderate is 7’4” 3/8 oz-1oz lures 10-20 lb line. I was going to buy a 7’2” medium heavy/moderate lancer pro but they’re sold out everywhere that I’ve looked. I am wondering if based on the specs of the lancer pro/hmg would cover most of mh crankbait needs, Or if I should proceed to find a medium heavy/moderate rod. I know there are no industry standards for what rods are labeled. I think these 2 rods should pretty much cover it, but wanted more feedback. Thanks In advance. Rob

UA pullover, medium fits better but I like the extra room in large. UA is my go to for most anything winter related anymore.

Kit ordered $50 bucks, be here Tuesday.

Shopping for them now!

I was able to get her started last night. I serviced the lower unit and the gear lube was a nice light brown/oil color. Someone has taken care of this motor. The inside looks really clean and free from corrosion. She runs strong (in the driveway). A bit of smoke at first. I assume burning off old gas, 2 stroke oil and the fogging oil I put in it. I am going to run the motor this weekend and see how she does. I will consider replacing the water pump if needed, but everything looks really good in this motor especially for the year. I will say the motor likes to run more than idle. It a "screamer" as I've read online. New to boat terminology.

Congrats man! I’m hoping to catch one over 3 lbs next year myself!

Indiana went from 17 last year to 23 this year. Hunting went from 24 to 39. I can't imagine the additional funds will go to "conservation".

I keep my 6'6" m/f spinning rod and 6'9" mh/f rods in my car just in case. These are both 2 piece, and would cover anything I'd throw from the bank. Mostly Crawls, tubes, neds.

I target smallies and fish from a kayak most of the time. Right now I’ve got a flambeau 3500 size box I keep my terminal tackle in. I’ll switch things out based on the day. I basically utilize 3 “day” boxes for all my fishing. 3500 for terminal tackle and two 3600s one for my hard baits and one for soft plastics. If I need over that it’s not a good day anyways

Lazy and Lonely seems like the name of a country album! I like it. I have been on google and found lots of resources, but being fairly new boat motors I don't really know to decipher what is good or not. I should have asked which site is the bassresource of outboards?

I just bought a jon boat, and it came with an outboard motor. I haven't started the motor yet due to the cold weather. I bought the boat being indifferent if the motor worked or not. I got a great deal on the boat/trailer, so a working outboard is a nice bonus. I am wondering if you guys had any recommendations on forums/websites that would provide diagrams/copies of owners manuals that I can reference my outboard motor. The specific motor is a 25 hp 1969 evinrude sportsman. I believe it has an electric start feature to it. My plan is to the the basic maintenance/new plugs/new gas and see if she starts with my engine muffs this week. If I've got any problems I will need to reference a manual to start working on fixing the problem. Thanks in advance Rob

Id be interested in the lures Bluebasser86 if your looking to sell. Happy to grow my addiction!

For me there is a confidence I have in higher end gear that I think leads me to catching more fish. When i am not worried about components failing and i can focus entirely on getting fish into the boat it makes for a better day.

I have a sit in kayak. If i did it again id have got a sit on top kayak. I don't think you'll find a pedal drive kayak for $500 and if you do Id be scared to see the shape it was in.

Welcome to BR frank! This is a wonderful and helpful community.

Last trip I went fishing, buddy of mine says "I lost a lure over near that tree last time I was here. I paddled over to look and see a red kvd 1.5 hanging from the tree. I get the lure and he says "that's the one i lost!" Gotta love finding the lure you lost weeks before.

I take 1-3 combos depending on the day and what I think will get bites. 1 rod will be if I'm going with a specific technique for the trip and 3 rods will be to cover each water column. I only own 7 combos, so nothing too fancy.

A kayak is hand down my favorite way to fish. It is a quick and minimalist way to get on the water. A couple combos and 5 lures I'm good for an entire day on the river. On a lake a boat is way better.

I went through pretty much this exact situation 7 years ago. It sucked. I still remember that pain. Being married to an addict is a miserable experience, and I felt so much better after it. There is power in prayer, God always has a plan. I’d say work out as much as you can and focus on doing the things you love. Both of those helped me though my divorce.

Thanks for the response! I am primarily a kayak fisherman, and I like going up and down the river for smallies. Waverly is my primary put in and ill venture down to Henderson Ford from time to time. I just got a Jon boat, so I'm excited to have multiple boats to fish from.

I like the strike king KVD jerk baits. Clear Ayu and Blue Chrome are my favorite colors. Nice lures, can be had around $7-$10 each depending on sale. Well worth it IMO.

I’ve been stopped by the game warden so many time it’s comical. I’m good to be stopped 3-4 times a year on average id say. The weirdest was one time it was the middle of February with snow on the ground and stupid cold outside friend of mine and I were bored and we went down to the river to just fool around. With in 2 minutes of being there we get stopped.

I keep all the lures that catch fish a secret. Problem is I keep the secret from me.