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Found some better ones at WyCo. Caught 36 between the two of us from 6-11AM.

Not a dealer but this guy seems to have one. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/264780124612552/

Anyone ever fish out at Berlin Reservoir (Kansas City International Airport)? My wife started a job on the new addition to the airport and keeps sending me pictures of the lake (Berlin reservoir).

I have had good luck with a whopper plopper on rainy days.

If you can bear the extra burden in your life, he needs you now more than ever.

Exactly the kind of info I was looking for, thanks. Regarding BPS/Cabelas, I have heard that from several people in multiple regions. Turns out I accumulate thousands of dollars in BPS/Cabelas CLUB points and I probably still wouldn’t take it there.

I figured such. It’s not something I need done now, but it will be time before next season.

On Saturday I fished a new lake and caught 38 bass in 3.5 hours. The biggest was a 14" smallmouth just under 2 pounds. I've fished for 12 hours and only caught one 4 pounder and felt more satisfied. Not saying its right or wrong or that I'm not happy catching lots of fish, but I'd trade 100 1-2 lbers for a single 4+ lber... You throw some 3 lbers into the 1-2 lb mix and then I might tell you something different. Zero is a number...

Anyone have a recommendation of someone/somewhere in the KC area to replace a water pump? I know its not a hard job and I could do it, but I'd rather spend that time fishing.

I’m a Ranger fanboy and I’d say pass on that 519. 1) That price is a “too good to be true deal.” 2) When it comes to a bass boat you plan to use as a fishing rig, don’t buy someone else’s problem/project. If it needs a wiring harness and a new lower unit then it likely missed out on some other key maintenance. For me, “needs a new _______” is generally a big red flag.

It hasn’t been so much the things that go “bump” as much as it has been the things that go “buzz” that have been my biggest obstacle in fishing at night.

Almost forgot to add... Had some fab work done on the trailer because I moved and the garage was only 20’ deep. The boat will now fit in there with the motor up on the transom saver.

Alternatively we can fish in separate boats and compete for the ultimate trophy.

Thanks Russ! I think I am going to put mine in the same place but below the top cap. Holler at me if you have an empty seat and want a net man this week. Actually, if anyone wants a net man this week, I am probably available to provide my services. :))

Here’s a stupid question - can anyone inform me of WHERE the WYCO boat permit sticker is supposed to be adhered? Picture(s) would be great :)) Thanks for your help.

I have (2017) info that suggests otherwise. A lot can happen in three years though.

Anyone have access to Lake Tapawingo or know what it takes to rent/lease a lot to get fishing rights?

Since Thanksgiving I have “adopted” a whole group of Bald Eagles driving back and forth from Omaha to Kansas City on I-29. At one point around Christmas time there were about 20 of them in the same tree. A few weeks ago you could see some of the chicks bobbing their little heads around. It’s been pretty awesome. I see at least 4 on every trip.

Drove out to Wyandotte county today to try and get all of the necessary permits. Didn’t fish but the water was very clear and saw several fish hanging out in the grass around the docks. Looks like a fun little place to fish.

Well technically is was my fishing partner's lure that he had just broke off on a hookset, and technically I didn't catch the lure directly.

Fortunately, because of its size it only functions as a jack stand for now. I have to use a floor jack to get it off of the trailer.

I wouldn’t call it a work of art. But it achieves the goal and the welds are solid. He didn’t really give me a chance to tell him that aesthetics were important to me and if I were to do it again, I’d hammer that point home and I’m sure he’d do a great job. I’m also not sure what he was thinking with the jack he put on there (it doesn’t lower the boat low enough to set on the ball of my truck and the caster is no good). In an e-mail I sent him with pictures of what I wanted to achieve I may have used “ASAP” which I believe he took quite literally. He said he’d cut the jack off so I could replace it with whatever I want. I spent a few minutes yesterday prepping and coating the bare metal with chassis undercoat. When it’s all painted black, the flat bar isn't quite as much of an eye sore. Most importantly, my boat now fits in the garage pulling straight back with the motor up!

The third wire is a “drain wire” to move electricity/interference out way from the power wires. It is the black wire that is not tinned. Humminbird is having some issues with what they are suggesting to do with the wire. Originally they were saying just tape it off (which from a physics of electricity perspective, seems like the right thing to do), then some people had some issues with electrolysis/corrosion of the screws in the M360 pod and someone at HB must have suggested that this was due to the open “drain wire” so then HB revised their suggestion to connect the drain wire to the ground. Now they are again suggesting to just tape the drain wire off and put it to the side. I taped mine off and am not having any issues. I am biased, but from a physics of electricity perspective this is the correct thing to do. Thus, it is what I suggest and what HB currently suggests. If you want to learn more go read about “drain wires and RFI”. Good luck. Happy to try answer any additional questions.

I run 20-lb on my deep jig rod, which occasionally doubles as a pitcher/flipper. Personally, I like fluorocarbon more as it goes up in size. Seems to me like the slack line sensitivity goes up with higher # tests and the extra weight of the line IMO makes it easier to pitch/flip where I want to/better control.

Got a call from Harrison and my trailer is done! Took less than 24 hours from the time of drop off at around 4 PM yesterday until 2 o’clock when he called me and told me it was ready today.Said he shortened it by 17”! With a little luck I’ll be getting out on the water on Tuesday.