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Morning Dawn is the only color I need.

Here's a link to a partner/supplier to just about all of the 2 man boat and kayak manufacturers. This link is to the patch/repair kit part of the website but the website also sells parts and accessories as well as owner's manuals, etc. The patch repair kit is designed for these types of boats (HDPE...high density polyethylene). Just an FYI for anyone needing the info. http://www.pedalboat.com/oz/0/cps/patch/patch.html

The problem with fish & ski boats is that they excel at neither fishing nor skiing. You'd probably be better off buying a decent used ski boat and then also getting maybe a used bass boat (like an aluminum Bass Tracker if money is tight).

My best fish so far this year, caught this past weekend on topwater. 6.37 lbs.

You don't need a $300 super tuned reel to get distance with a senko. I use primarily $100-160 range Lew's reels and can cast a senko almost to the knot/spool.

One of our buddies had a 100 fish day there yesterday. Several good smallies and largies and wipers. Definitely lots of fish to be caught in that lake.

I know right! They suck at catching fish!

No!!!! There are no unethical fishermen in WYCO! Right? Bwaahahahaha

Besides catching several good fish and a PB wiper...you're wearing the best fishing t-shirt ever!!! Lol

Yes, best crankin rods IMO too and I'm lucky enough to still have one of the 7' M Pro Glass. And just got another Shimano Curado 200B5 to put back on that rod...IMO it's the best pairing rod & reel for crankin. I'm a happy camper now! :-)

I just purchased a BOGO too. And so far I'm pretty pleased with it. Have only used it on a spinning reel twice for shakyhead and dropshot and it's been pretty decent.

The main disadvantage to a flat bottom aluminum jon boat is stability...or lack thereof.

Well I finally took the time last night to clean off all the silicone caulk and used a 2 part epoxy to reseal the 4 areas that are sources of water intrusion on my BassHound 9.4 (the livewell drain plug area, the boat drain plug area, and the two spots where the manufacturer injects foam in between the top and bottom of the boat). Hopefully the epoxy will bond with the plastic like it's supposed to and won't allow water in like the silicone did. Boat got a little heavy a few times last year. Lol Planning on hitting some strip pits with it in a couple weeks.

Do it, you get warranty with brand new ones. And the peace of mind that there probably won't be anything wrong with it at least right off the bat. But even if there is, it'll be coveredby that warranty. I've seen so many used ones going for new or even higher than new prices myself. Got fairly lucky with my BassHound 9.4...used but great shape and had no mods done to it and got it for @ $450 (retail new is like $1100 for them). But had to go through a couple dozen or more high priced before I found this one.

Sorry, it's been a couple years since I've fished it. But you oughta be able to get em on spinnerbaits, squarebills, and jigs now.