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Harbor Freight folding trailer can be had for $279 Folding Utility Trailer

Amazing what a little research does... This from the MKota website...turns out breaker wasn't cutting the mustard. Although the stock wiring doesn't seem to be 6AWG, looks more like 10AWG to me but that's just a guess

I've tried to run a 55 minkota, a 52 motor guide (both not at the same time) and blew fuses at any setting beyond 3. Don't know but may have to investigate further...

That goes for the Bass Raider 10e also. Been there, done that...

Most certainly In the back of Chevy pickup

On the southern edge of Sandy Sanders Wildlife Management Area. Extreme western OK SW of Sayre.

Stitching is a very slow presentation identified as an effective technique for hooking Big Bass by Bill Murphy in his book "In pursuit of Giant Bass". I wouldn't want to deny him any sales opportunity by revealing his highly effective method, but I can say that stitching involves taking the line between your thumb and forefingers and the folding into your palm. See his book for the rest of the story...highly recommended read!

X2 Best value reel I have in my arsenal, and I've got a few....

Lol, never thought about that but I bet you're right!

I never go to Dick's unless I'm aware of something they have on sale. The local Academy sporting goods is ALWAYS cheaper and they offer a better selection.

I'm not for sure but it may be just the picture. I've taken a few pictures where the bass isn't really ready to give up and then attempts to shake loose one last time. My guess is perfect timing/angle with that attempt.

Sweet!!

I know it sucks but at least you got back 36%. My wife gathers together a truckbed load of things that aren't used anymore, usually around $50 an item, and sells it for $5-10 a piece and is happy that she made some money to finance her next purchase...!@#$%!*&

Good one,

I usually tie on co-polymer leader (YZ). I think I get more bites with a leader, at least it seems that way.

I've seen trailers that have a center guide-on that fits perfectly between the sponsons.

Hello and welcome to the forums! BR is a treasure of great info, ENJOY!

Holy crap...I though for sure that was your trolling motor. I hear the same noise when your wife starts talking about all the eagles, loons, etc. or maybe just my imagination.

All weeds are not created equal...find out if they are bottom rooted or floating. If its floating, fish the top with a frog or similar, or punch through it and fish what's underneath it. I bottom rooted, fish something weedless that suspends, or carolina rig with some buoyant creatures

This is the western prairie and as I've said before, if you don't fish in the wind in Oklahoma, you don't fish much. That being said, any wind that needs to be classified on a Fujita scale, usually chases me off the lake...

Not really looking to sell, more of a comment about my personal opinion about the rod, but I'll keep your suggestion in mind.

I have the Cabela's Tournament ZX 7'1" crankbait model. I was throwing a spinnerbait with it and was very disappointed with sensitivity. Couldn't feel a huge colorado blade unless I burned it, while my son was slow rolling, bumping the bottom and could feel every pulse and tick with a Veracity. I fished his for little bit and couldn't believe the difference. We were both throwing the same bait and using the same line so the comparison was fair IMO. Any body want this crank rod?? Used once, now sits in the rack.

Never stop learning and there are no absolutes. Way too often I find anglers that have had success in the past continue to make presentations that are clearly not working at this particular time and/or location. Variety is the spice of life, that holds true even in approach to fishing. Fish the entire vertical spectrum, not so much the horizontal. Relax and enjoy the journey, life is not a tournament, it's an experience. These forums are a vast treasure of useful information and it's up to you on how to take what is being said and use it to become a better angler. My particular goal this year was to learn jig fishing and I'm happy to say the process is going well, but sometimes I just can't buy a bite. It happens, get over it, try something new/different...enjoy the journey.

I'll be trying out the night bite soon but not from kayak, got a 2 man and a 16' bass boat, I'll try the boat route first.

Tried Elmer Thomas yesterday morning but rained out. Opened up on me shortly after getting on water and then a downpour with associated lightning so I decided to get off the water. Lake is full water temp 80 degrees with 5-6' clarity (normal)