jitterbug127

My biggest advice is take your time and use your mirrors. E brake and wheel chock for steep ramps. I find getting the boat back on the trailer in wind and current to be much more challenging than backing down the ramp.

We’ve all been guilty of it at some point. I got a new boat and trailer this year. I’ve had it way too deep in the water w couple times already. Nothing worse than trying to get out waiting on one someone that can’t back up a trailer. I remember a couple years ago 2 guys took over an hour on the ramp loading up their kayaks and were ticked when I said something to them multiple times. I was sitting in the river with a crying toddler and these guys are loading up to kayak to the moon.

I just went from 1 battery to 2 batteries for the first time. 5 batteries might last me all season without needing a charge

I bought a 1990 Evinrude 9.9 a few weeks ago to try out. Electric start, long shaft, clean paint, throttle cable instead of gears. I rebuilt carb, put new fuel lines on it, new spark plugs, new fuel pump, new impeller, fresh gear lube, cam roller follower replacement, repaired crack in top of carburetor. I finally got it out on the water tonight. She’s is fast. I got 21 mph downstream and 16 upstream stream. Boat was cruising nicely. I still have the 35, bit unless we’re going to a big lake or fishing 3 guys in the boat I think the 9.9 will get the nod. Better on gas and really just safer motor when it’s normally just my boy and I fishing.

I bought a 50 lb power drive last year never having used a bow mount trolling motor before. It’s really nice to have. I put the spot lock update on it. Game changer for my fishing. I just fish out of an 16 foot utility boat. I’ll be getting a 36v 112 lb or whatever the biggest offered at the time is next time I buy.

This would be really hard to get right on the first purchase for me. I'm on my 5th or 6th boat and still have things about my current boat I'd change. I'd say the biggest thing to keep in mind is there is not a one size fits all boat. There are going to be situations where you wish you had something different. Trying to get this purchase 80%+ right is fantastic in my book. priortiy #1 for me would be comfort. If I'm not comfortable in the boat I'm not going to be happy. #2 get the biggest/baddest/best trolling motor you can afford. This piece of equipment is the lifeblood of bass fishing to me. more important than the outboard or scanning electronic. You're days are going to be dictated by how well (or poorly) the trolling motor fights the wind, current, and functions. Spot lock is a must.

I’d probably be fine if I brought 2 3600 boxes (one with soft plastics) and one 3500 for terminal tackle for ever

I just have an old backpack with 2 3500/ and 2 3600 boxes in it. Works as good as anything. I’ve never found a tackle storage option I’m head over heels in love with but this works as good as any. Hard baits are pretty easy to store. Plastics are the one I’ve never really figured out. I’ve got all my plastics in an original bag in a 1 gallon freezer bag. Been doing this 6 or 7 years now. I’d be opened to other options. I fish z man a lot so I know they’ve gotta stay in original package most of time.

Shimano static. I’ve got one that looks like it’s been drug behind my car I use for catfishing that works great.

Fantastic! Bare hands is the only way to eat cake.

I love chocolate cake! Happy to serve it to all. The tuxedo cake from Costco is phenomenal.

I’ve not put in down at Henderson ford in several years now. Last time I tried it was too shallow to kayak which was like December of 2022 I think. is it normally deep enough to run a propeller down there? Waverly is pretty deep for a good stretch but it get shallow quick around a few points and I haven’t tried to go farther.

Yup. White river. Waverly ramp Sunday. Probably try it again this weekend.

Palomar trilene Alberto I need to learn a good loop knot

I had to ad a few to get to 10 as well 😂. I really could have my list just be Neds tubes popper pop max milk pearl jerk bait sk clear Ayu

I guess it depends on how specific you want to get on this. A 5” senko in green pumpkin and stick baits are very different ranges of lures. Colors, brands and sizes all make a difference. That being said im not sure I threw 10 different lures last year. I might have the saddest tackle collection on BR. Ned rig pumpkin tube pumpkin blade bait (both silver and gold) popper Stick bait jerk bait 2 different colors Mepps soft swim bait this probably covers 99% of all the fishing do.

Same here. Got out yesterday and it was a big old skunk for us.

We tried to fish the river yesterday. Current was strong and water way up. It turned into a river cruise more than fishing for sure. Trolling motor was pretty over powered trying to fight current. If this current was the normal I’d need a way bigger one (powerdrive 50 works pretty good for what I do now). Seats with the foam are really comfortable. New unexpected problem to figure out…. Boat is now a pain in the shorts to get in and out of while on the trailer with the bow mount trolling motor in the way. I might make a bigger plate to step on or try to doctor something else up.

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We’ve had some heavy rains out here in Hoosier land over the last few weeks. Tons of flooding, closed roads, trees down etc. I went by the river yesterday and it’s finally coming down. I’m going to try to get out tomorrow evening or Monday. Have heavy rains helped y'all's fishing this time around?

Done or really close to done. I’m just realized looking at pictures I need to replace where those old speakers were. I’ll probably wire night lights in at some point this season too.

I fish in the river with a fair amount of current and wind. The two of those determine everything I do. I like to cruise at like 3 most of the time I think. Been a minute since last fall when I used it last.

I’ve got 2 lifepo4 batteries on the boat now. So far they’ve been great. Light weight, tons of power, easy to charge. I can’t see any reason to go back to the lead acid at this time.

Here is the boat. Still doing updates. Previous owner had indoor/outdoor carpet glued down to middle 2 seats. I’m beginning the process of removing glue residue. I will be installing Eva on all seats. I’m happy with how my trolling motor plate turned out. Stall mats are great (need sprayed down). Fish finder installed this week. Really loving this boat. I’m tempted to get some oars eventually but all in good time. Bimini is the only 100% purchase I still need to make.

Got the boat out for the first time to actually fish it the other day. I love it! very impressed with how stable the boat is. I installed stall mats so far, and they have been great. I had a trolling motor made from the welder, but he made it out of steel instead of aluminum (don't ask me why. I am still lost on that one). My dad gave me a square street sign I plan to double up and use as a trolling motor plate. I will rivet it into the gunwale of the boat and cover that with EVA foam. It should turn out great. I will mount my power drive after this. I have a garmin 73sv i need to install as well. I am divided on gluing EVA down to the benches or buying and installing seats. I can see a good argument to have each. Boat is exactly what i need. Basic fishing boat, light weight, versatile, plenty of room. I am very pleased. I had a 35 hp outboard on my Jon boat, and moved it to this boat. Its VERY fast. Like so fast I'd say overpowered. I have a 9.9/15 evinrude I have been fixing up I'm going to throw on the back of the boat. I am curious to see how well that pushes my fishing boat. It may be all a guy needs.