MN Fisher

Non-ventilated, one-car garage is where I keep Bass Trek over the winter. And it gets cold in there, and no problems...It might be a bit warm for yours, but I don't think it'll cause issues with the boat itself...I'd just unload rods and tackle to someplace cooler.

Any decent 2000/2500 size reel. Rod I like is my 6'10" (pre-Trigon) Mojo Bass ML/XF

8# or 10# Yo-Zuri Hybrid depending on the crank-rig. I've found that YZH is more neutrally buoyant than Nylon or Flouro so the cranks run truer to depth. It's also stronger than rated - the 8# tested by the IGFA actually rated at 12# breaking strength, the 10# rated at 16.5#.

One meal Nora and I like...and it's pretty easy 2 pkgs Kraft Mac&Cheese - make per instructions. Add to that 1lb cooked/crumbled ground beef (or pork) 1/2 cup grated parmesan 1&1/2 cup grated cheddar 1 pkg heated mixed veggies. Leftovers make good lunches.

The Mr Heater 'Buddy' line is rated for indoor use...no ventilation needed. Available on Amazon or from Home Depot, Menards and Fleet Farm

We might have a bit of a melt around late Jan/Early Feb - but the snow and ice never completely goes away until the full spring thaw.

Running an errand and this crossed a yard I was passing...yes, I pulled over to take the shot.

They'd have to re-code the base system to accept longer descriptions. When DOS (you know, before Windows) expanded their file-naming conventions - it took thousands of hours of coding work to get it functional. I don't think Garmin/Lowrance/etc want to spend that kind of money/time.

Right back at-cha, Mike.

Roads are decent though - already did a Menards trip this morning.

3700 rack - 4 boxes per unit, units can be joined together. https://www.mcleanmetalworksmfg.com/product-page/organizer-rack-for-hardware-and-tackle-storage-boxes

I just got back from immuno-therapy to see this and it hits hard. Tom has been one of the mainstays of the board, and while he-and-I occasionally disagreed, we always did so with respect and honor. Losing Tom is gonna leave a very large hole in the ranks. "Come from star-dust, return to star-dust. May your spirit happily wander the universe."

@gim has this (unhealthy) aversion to drop-shot fishing despite it being a fish catcher....no idea where he developed it, but treatment IS available as I don't live far from him. 😆

Lews, KastKing, even older Pflueger's are in my line-up....Daiwa and Shimano are good, just not "only them and no others" good IMO.

Original bags, or replacement bags from here - boxed in Plano 3607-10 or 3707-10 by type. Sometimes more than one per box - like Chigger Craws and Pitt Boss in one - all 4 sizes of Zoom Brush Hog in another - etc.

Heck - Bass Trek can get me where I need to go, got what I need to find them....and I think I've got a grand total of $4k into it.

I got turned off to Omnia when they had their Woo Tungsten sale a couple weeks back. 2/3 of the weights/styles I wanted were Out Of Stock...with no backorder. How can you have a sale when half the stock you put on discount isn't available?

I guess I'm contrary - I specifically make sure it's got a screw-lock before I order.

Invest in at least flotation bibs. These are currently on sale and are highly rated https://www.scheels.com/p/71992116165?queryID=8d3bbf37d3ca336b8a6815e8ae1b7b77 Matching parka with flotation is also on sale. https://www.scheels.com/p/71992116129?queryID=8d3bbf37d3ca336b8a6815e8ae1b7b77

My two best catchers this past year were a 1/16oz shaky with Zoom Finesse Worm, or a 1/8oz shaky with a Zoom Trick Worm.

Since it's not as stretchy as nylon, it does transmit vibration along it's length even when semi-slack.

^ Nope - since I was shorebound almost all season, it was all finesse with spinning gear. Even the one boat trip, we stuck with finesse...so the Black Bass hasn't been de-virginated yet.

I've got the Panfish, actually.

I started Android - never looked back. My Galaxy phones and Tablets have been rock-solid and dependable.

Ya - I got one of the 7'3" ML/XF and it's very versatile rod.