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Anybody on here ever fish the Cal Sag Channel? We got moved for IHSA Bass Fishing event and I only shore fished it a few times when I was a kid near Worth... Looking for ANY (mostly including safety/shoreline) information- feel free to PM me. I do not know the current restrictions on where we start or end so any and ALL information is appreciated. TIA!

Thanks for that info! Has it held up in the sun? I was concerned as I would not move it over the winter, and just put a tarp over them. As a bigger guy, I definitely appreciated the swivel chairs instead of sliding the "heavy chairs" on the patio non-stop.

Just to add from above that is essential: a good vest with a knife. My favorites: seat risers- I went 2". 4" was too much for me (I got tippy) Anchor Wizard Yak Attack Omega rod holders but use the 8" extension so I can pedal and not touch the rod butt with my knees. Blackpack pro 13x16

I was there Sunday with the family (free kids), and it was pretty crowded even with the bad weather. I have not been there in years, andI thought I would see a lot more major vendors with displays like Daiwa. Overall, it was a good experience. I think the vendors were tired with it being the last day, and prices on fishing stuff were average. Some nice boat displays from some local places. I ALMOST walked away with that beautiful (but expensive) patio furniture. Bought some delicious dips! Got connected with a few local guys and my daughter won the 11-14 year old casting competition on Sunday- so props to her! That made the trip worth it for the family.

Coundn't resist the BPS sale for uhd2 106 and lvs34... Might sell the graph from it though. 1600 in savings to start extra 210 from 10% then 10% rakuten for another 190. $2100-210-190= essentially $1700 for LVS 34 AND a UHD 2 106.

As said earlier the heavy rating on your rod can mean A LOT of different things. Some great suggestions above for starter packs. I throw the magdraft the most. Have caught the most fish on Bucca's wake or S-waver (modified). LOVE working the DRT tiny klash but I get tired! I think you can pick a bait based on your main lake as you can go down a rabbit hole quick.... expensive baits, extra rod, bigger real all to just potentially go back to the ned rig

Water temp in upper 40's to low 50's and the surface temperature is FINALLY getting consistently warm we even have a day going to be 85! What do you do with a hot day with a sudden jump like that where fish should be starting to move and get into full pre-spawn conditions.

Don't waste your money on the plano edge box. I hate it. Hooks get stuck in the plastic dividers some fit- some don't Difficult to fit 3 rows of a 110 sized bait Some hooks don't fit in the dividers

They have a +2 but that's still too deep for that with that water clarity. Sounds like a DT20-22 should do the job If suspended at 20ft. I'd be using a blade bait/ RES/ Colorado spinner/old school countdown rapala

I can flip/pitch with either hand for the correct presentation as I suck at boat control.... But casting I have to switch as it feels very awkward.

The weather could be cooperating to get out early up near Chicagoland!

Not too bad of a deal on Owner hooks with the discount. Grabbed some hover shots too figured I'd try something new.

I love the Yakhobby one designed for the GT54. Super tight on the kayak so its super protected and still get perfect side imaging.

Has anyone else experienced catching way more different species while fishing with max scent products? I just started using them this summer and have had more small fish nibbles/turtles/catfish/bullhead/crappie than ever. I was wondering if that is pretty much the situation or if it is just me on my lake. It is just frustrating losing more baits to non-targeted species. TIA

Not working for me... I wonder if its because the Yamatuniki's are on sale

what site?

Use a reel with lower gear ratio with those. I switched to a revo winch one year and it helped tremendously.

Definitely have had some sketchy moments in years past from how dangerous that lake gets. Thanks!

We ended up winning our sectional at Busse Woods in a row boat! Looking to see if anyone has been down to Carlyle Lake recently? Always a grind as a "northerner" going downstate on that lake. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Why do you keep them separate if you're using the relay?

Thanks. I do keep my kayak out in the shed when not in use that gets HOT. I thought by removing them it would help longevity. I do have power in the shed so that definitely is an option. I was kind of thinking about using the battery for a separate graph on a boat and for an ice shuttle as well, so wanted to use the battery for as many things as I could.

Don't need. Just thought it would be easier to take the case out to charge the battery as I needed from 1 "port", instead of undoing and redoing the wires so often while just grabbing the battery out of it. I'm looking for options as I have never used one before like I said so watching videos and getting some ideas with what will work for me.

Got a great deal on a Garmin 93 uhd. Looking to put it on my sportsman 120 pdl. Looking to find a nice Powerbox that is easily removed from either front hatch or under the seat. Probably looking at a lithium 20ah sized battery.

Light carolina rig/dropshot rig

Yes- for the IHSA tournament, they remove those regulations for us and you even can use your gas motor- just no wake. It's crazy to see 20ish bass boats on that lake that day.