Harold Scoggins

Never really owned one, but I put some miles on one. I hear the seats are a lot more comfortable these days.

"Huh, what was that?" Anymore it seems like the only hookset problems I have is "Sleeping at the Reel."

I'm an Oklahoma transplant and even I know Oklahoma does not have a fall season. Brrrrr...

You think you folks have problems, try battery management on a kayak. Some of us are running sonar, lights, and even trolling motors and we're counting every amp and pound. There is light at the end of the tunnel in the form of LifePO4 technology, the latest in lithium advancement. LifePO4 is a chemically more stable, much lighter, and constant power producer and unlike traditional lead acid batteries, breaks the 50% capacity boundary. They also provide thousands of recharge cycles giving you upwards of a ten year life span. The only drawback to LifePO4 is the COST! A LifePO4 battery similar in size to the battery you are now using in that 21' bass boat can set you back $800+. As with any new technology, I believe the cost will eventually go down. (In my lifetime?) These LifePO4 batteries are built using individual cells that are available to the consumer and depending on the source, are as cheap as $20 each. I've been working with a couple of friends in using these individual 3.2V cells to make a battery pack, complete with BMS (battery management system) that I hope will come in under 15 pounds. So far, the high amp draw over time test is not creating any heat issues, so maybe...

There are Hawgs in the "Land of the Morning Calm." Hoh Yeong Kang, Yongin, South Korea.

Two for $20, JUMP ON THAT!

The Gantarel Jr is known as the Chibitarel in Japan and is offered in many more color patterns.

Search Amazon for split ring tweezers, you'll see 4-5 options come up.

Major purchase today. I've got all kinds of split ring pliers, but those small split rings have been giving me a hard time lately. Saw a guy using these on YT, so I decided to pull the trigger...$7.35. Could have gone cheaper, but these are made of stainless steel.

Welcome Peter. England Angling in York...nice tackle store.

It has rained the past 3 days and they say it will continue through the middle of next week, then the temps go up to high 70s. I'm cocked and ready.

OK, I just finished reading the reviews on this rod. Other than one person not liking the color, (he couldn't find fault with it's performance) everyone liked the Endurance. I didn't know that it came in an 8 ft Mag Hvy … I might have to pull the trigger on this rod myself.

I've never used the Endurance, the Max rods I use are still going strong, 10 years now, and I haven't seen a need to replace them. I don't think you would be disappointed with any Powell rod, especially the Endurance.

I've got a couple of older Powell Max rods and they have never failed me. Good rods.

Definitely a Wall Hanger! HAWG!

That looks the "Bomber Popper." I don't remember them having a blade on the back, was that added? Berkley maybe?

X2 on the hooks.

I still throw from the bank from time to time, nothing "beginner" about it. It takes just as much skill from the bank as it does out on the water. I throw just about all the baits I use on the boat.

It's a rubber band. This particular craw was done by Greg Blanchard, a Kayaker out in CA.

I found this along the bank of the lower Danube 30 some years ago. There are remains of a Roman fort about 50 yards away that was occupied until 400 AD. The locals say they find these all the time.

You know it!

I couldn't stand to watch Ike when he was younger doing break dances on the front of the boat and breaking rods during his anger rages, but now that he has toned it down a bit he has grown on me. I actually enjoy watching him now.

I don't charge a disposal fee.

There are baits out there that can go $150+ and some of the customs upwards of $500. The best bang for your buck IMO are the Gantarel and Vatalion, both under $50. Between the two I've had the best luck with the Gantarel Jr and when fished using all the retrieves mentioned above it will put fish in the boat. I've landed some nice ones running it around wood. (Waiting for the day I'll have to pull out the lure retriever.) I've added a large turbo blade to the upper line tie on one of the Gantarel Jrs and started using it along the drop offs early spring with good results. I'm waiting for some parts to make a mod on the tail and I'll report back if it works. Swimbait Nation!