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I also think you should got lighter on braid. I have a St Croix ML using 10# Power Pro yellow braid with a 7# FC Sunline leader of about 6". I join the two with an Albright knot. This combo works great for me.

Merry Christmas !!!!

I have always used Dr. Tichenor’s antiseptic for sore throats. Just a little bit with water will wipe out germs. This stuff is strong !!!! Don't shallow this stuff, just gargle.

I agree with Joe, I don't think it will hurt your new motor. Even if you added some oil, all it would do would be smoke some but the gas left in the tank will be so little, I don't think it will smoke any. Fill it up and gas it !!!!

Merry Christmas to you !!!

If I was just going to use mono, I would go with Trilene XT for baitcasters and XL for spinning. Used these two for years without any problems. I finally switched over to FC and now that is about all I use.

Here is to everyone having a Merry and Safe Christmas !!!

Exactly, fish don't have a calendar.

For crankbaits, you will want a slower gear ratio. The BB1 is perfect. Also, the Lew's David Fritts Perfect crankbait rod would also match up with it. Put on 12# mono with a Bandit 100 and you are ready to catch some fish.

Like cgolf, I recommend Bandit 100 crankbaits. They really catch fish and also they are one of the cheapest. My best colors are baby bass, tenn shad and chart, with blue or black back. Academy Sports generally has the best prices.

Haven't been around long but I like the new. Sometimes change is hard.

Congratulations !!!!!

Picked up a couple packs of Robo worms, 2 sizes of shakey heads, and 3 Bandit crankbaits.

Don't know how old it they are but I got two older Lew's BB1's. Still use them for crankbaits Think I bought them in the 80's.

I really don't think one is better than the other. Presentation/color is more important than brand. Saying that, I'll take the Bandit, my favorite crankbaits.

As long as your boat meets the requirements, the fish don't care.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !!!! Hope 2016 is great for all !!!

Looks like a good pickup. You can really get some deals at a flea market or Goodwill type store.

I would go with the 40hp. Had one years back on a Bass Tracker and it was a great motor. Never had any problems with it.

Nice of them to make up, love Lew's reels.

I dont think Lew Childre every worked for BP. BP started in 1971 and was very small then, Lew's was introduced in 1973. The new owner of Lew's might have worked for BP, not sure. I doubt that the the reels are the same since each one has different specs.

I prefer shorter rods. I have a Lowrider 6'6" Falcon MH spooled with 16# Sunline FC Sniper. I think MH is the way to go for wormin'.

Agree, this is the only two colors that I throw, well at least 90% of the time.

I agree on not getting rid of the outboard. That will put a limit on where you can fish. I don't know what kind of problems you have been having but list them on here. Lot of knowledge here that might could help you. If nothing helps, take it to a mechanic to have it fixed and make sure you get some warranty on it if it breaks again.

It will take some time to get use to it but I believe it will be for the best. Thanks to Glenn and everyone who works on the site.