MN Fisher

Ya - I got some old Berkley Power Worms that are like 20-25 years old that are still good.

This comes up regularly. Keep plastics in their original bags and store those in something else. Many here use 'Speed Bags', I put them in Plano single compartment boxes, sorted by type.

Everything I've read says that the only difference between the Plus and the Vivid is the addition of 7 new color pallets. Everything else is the same.

Forget Amazon Right now there's deep discounts on various lines at Tackle Warehouse though Jan 8...cheaper than you can get them off Amazon. There's been horror stories of line bought off Amazon - not the right stuff, seems to already have been used then just re-wound...etc. Buy your line from a tackle store, not the monstrosity.

"Wait for it..." Gives the bass that extra second to get the hook placed properly so when I haul back/sweep - the hook gets set.

Dobyns casting rods are actually one rank down from others. 3 is actually a medium, 4 is actually a medium heavy and 5 is actually a heavy compared to Diawa/Okuma/etc. 703 is a great jerk/wacky rod. You'd want the 704 for spinners/chatters.

YOU need pants to keep the rest of us sane.

To each their own, sir. The shore-fishing reel I'm putting 6# on only holds 110yds, the two reels I'm putting 10# on...again 110 yds of that. These are the types of capacities I prefer to work with...100-120 yds of my preferred line for the reel. Others have different preferences...have at it...

Ditto.

I'd go with Rob Zombie.

Nothing free. I used I-Boatings app on my tablet last year, but they upped the yearly subscription fee so I'll be going with Navonics this year. You might keep the maps after your subscription expires, but the GPS tracking becomes 'wonky', and they bug you incessantly to buy the subscription again.

I haven't used a Jika rig, but I think using a Dipsy would change the action as the water flow around the wider width would be different. Personally I think a slim Drop-shot sinker would be better...less turbulence behind it.

Maybe next year - I'm set with my rigs for this coming season - 5 BCs and 5 spinners for the canoe, 1BC and 2 spinners for shore fishing.

If they do - it's probably JDM. I've been happy with my Pfluegers and Mitchells - been using those brands for 50+years. Until they really fail me, I'll be getting those as they have the spool sizes I like.

I've got a Brother P-Touch I use for all my labeling. Boxes get labeled Then the compartments are labeled. For most of my lures, I put the name, weight and running depth on the label so I know exactly what I'm pulling out without having to memorize everything.

I'm looking to upgrade and every Diawa spinner I've looked in the price-range of choice has the 'D' spools.

For $150 - not much. My canoe cost almost $500, and it was a basic one. I've put another $200 into it setting it up as a fishing machine...and that's without the trailer. Like @A-Jaypictured...start saving and beat the banks until you can afford something more than a float-tube.

I like having 2 MH/F rods in the canoe. One is rigged with a spinner or chatter to start, the other with a jig. This year I'm adding a MH/F spinning rig so I'll have 3 setups rigged and ready. Makes it quicker to change techniques without having to retie.

Life happens sometimes - we'll miss you, man.

Be there - or be square.

ALWAYS use a fuse, especially when direct-connecting. The battery is designed to output 50amps or more of power for a deep cycle...hundreds of amps for a starting battery. The fuse is like a circuit breaker on your house - protect the devices from getting too much power. In my case, I have the 5amp breaker on the MinnKota box, a 5amp fuse on the accessory plug, then the in-line fuse that came with the sonar - so triple protected from surges.

I would NOT use a charger to directly power any type of DC electronics.

Zoom plastics - they got a wider color selection than TW does. Newest reel - Pres XT Limited for $50. I do like the BPS Extreme Qualifier bags - holds more boxes than the Plano bags in a way that still fits under the center seat of my canoe. BPS 370 boxes - more compartments than a Plano 3700 - my personal pick for terminal tackle. That's it...everything else I'd need I can get elsewere.

Whelp - turn around and get one that works...day is ruined if I can't have a smoke. I go with the SPF 50 fishing shirt (got 4 as a gift from a member) and the light color twill pants. I burn something terrible, so shorts are right out. PFD is always worn.

Wrangler Twill cargo pants - my go-to for years. Lightweight, reflect most of the sun's heat, comfy, LOTS of pockets. https://www.wrangler.com/shop/wrangler-legacy-cargo-twill-pant-in-grain-70LEWGR.html