LadiMopar

So glad I could be of help @MN Fisher They sell them at Amazon too, maybe you could get a slightly better deal there. ? Oh, and they sell a clip version too.

How about a lovely pair of Cocoons? They come in a variety of color combos, mirrored, Polarized etc. for specific activities. They slip right over your prescription eyewear. I use the amber lenses with green mirror which is recommended for fishing/water sport (the dragonflies seem to think I'm a strangely formed relative <grin>) and the price is reasonable; about $50 - 60 bucks depending on size/style, and the frames are guaranteed for life. https://cocoonseyewear.com/ LM

Welcome from N. Central Bassachusetts! I fish up over the border occasionally...Surry Mountain Lake has some great smallies. LM

Welcome from N. Central Bassachusetts. I do kayak fishing these days, and my oldest grandson is really looking forward to paddling and wetting a line with "grandma" this season. He's 15, so fishing from the bank isn't as exciting as it was when he was 6. I took him kayaking at 8 and he just didn't have the patience to sit still then, and his swimming skills weren't great...hopefully both have improved! So happy to see you're passing it on to the next generation. LadiMopar

Just think about how many new rods, reels and other toys you can buy with that cash! Besides, the Boxborough show doesn't look as exciting this season...lots of vendors not on the list thanks to C-19 [the gift that seems to keep on giving] Stay safe out there~

Hey @Mr. Aquarium I'd love to say I was out paddling some warm bass waters, but I have been settling my parent's estate the past year. Moved into the family homestead a year ago,and updating the many things that had been neglected [new windows/furnace/ oil tank etc]. It's been a long year to say the least, and sort of strange moving back into the house I grew up in...but am grateful and honored they left it all to me. They built this place with their own hands in 1957, so it truly is the family homestead. So, that's it in a nutshell. If you guys are out Central MA way my door is always open, got plenty of space to host a gathering. It would be great to finally put faces to everyone. Are you still planning to hit the Expo on Saturday? I thought about it, but the Nor'Easter has changed my mind about that. If you venture out, please be extra careful on the roads. It's good to be back here with everyone...I've thought about you guys a lot..? LM

Hi Guys! Long time no see...how's everyone been? Hope you all have had fabulous fishing since I was here last...mid 2020 I think. Hoping 2022 will see me back on the water hauling in a few nice magical green fish. As alway~ LM

NEBassin Central MA trail is doing an online, "open" tournament through TourneyX this time. Six lakes to pick from, so there won't be issues of more than 10 people gathering at any one ramp. Will let you know if catching bass in the snow is as magical as it sounds. ?❄?

No garage, but it does have a cover. Just put on the new fair weather kayak cover(easy on/off elastic draw string type) and put the heavy, fully zipped winter cover away. Maybe I jinxed myself by thinking old man winter was done with us! ?

Not even thinking about the big bad RAM having an issue, but cleaning a half foot of snow off the yak will be a new experience for the fishing journal ? Hopefully it falls right off the cover with as little work as possible...got my Thermos out for hot tea, hand/foot warmers packed, and my Realtree bibs dug out again! (Didn't I just put those away for the season?) Thanks for pep talk, will post pics tomorrow after I thaw out. ?❄?❄?

Hey guys! Hope everyone is safe and healthy as we work through this difficult time. Looking for a little encouragement tonight as I get ready for my first tournament of the year tomorrow....If any of you have a magic weather wand and can keep the 3-5 inches of snow away in the morning I'd be most grateful. Trailer, truck and yak are locked and loaded so I have one less excuse in the morning to stay inside warm and dry....right now I'm just thinking I've lost what's left of my feeble mind.

I use a Deeper Pro+ sonar (castable or flex.mount unit) which requires a tablet as the screen. I wouldn't trust anything but the RAM locking tablet mount in the track system of my yak...I also use their mounts for my video camera....super solid construction, and imho well worth the money spent on them. My Feelfree yak has a proprietary track system which means I have to use Feelfree uni-trac mounting system, what do you plan to bolt the ball mount too?

This is wonderful! Thanks for the tip, and the phone number. Webster looks like a great location. Will have to calculate drive time as it appears pretty far off of I-90, but if it fits in my "schedule" I'd love to give it a go. Have you fished the Missouri river at all? Or is that too far west from your location?

Really sorry to hear this, but glad you were able to get a replacement so quickly. I had the same issue last season 4 days before a tournament and was fortunate to get one from Contoocook River Canoe/Kayak in Concord, NH. I bought my yak from them, and they usually keep a fair amount of FF parts/accessories on hand should you ever need another "local" source. I know it's a long haul for you to get there, but would be happy to pick up and deliver to you at a mid point here in MA. Did you get the 8 ball shifter?

Thanks for replying FryDog62! I greatly appreciate that you took the time. Could you recommend a spot in the eastern part of SoDak? Never know when a girl might want to take a break from the 2000 mile drive to wet a line.? I figured there might not be too many folks with Intel on this reservoir cause it's really sort of out there in no man's land. When I lived out there I heard that they held bass tournaments on it, but that was in the mid 90's. As for fish & game, there is some info online, but it's always nice to have a little insider information, especially when I'm not going to have a ton of time to fish. I love doing this trip home every so often....really miss big sky and the sweet smell of the prairie....but kids and grandkids are here in Bassachusetts so we do what we have to do. Thanks again ~ LM Will be sure to wave as I fly by the Twin cities ???