MN Fisher

And testing by the IFGA shows that YZH 10# actually breaks at about 16.5#, 20# at 26# - so the YZH is actually higher rated than they lable it...and I switched to YZH over FC because it's more managable.

I looked at the Arbors and walked away. There's really no benefit I can see. Comparing the 30 size to my Trion-30 Trion - Higher capacity - 130yds of 8# vs 100yds for Arbor Trion - Faster IPT - 25.9" vs 25" for Arbor Arbor - Lower gear ratio - Arbor has more 'power' Weight is only 0.1 oz difference and drag is only 1lb difference. If you need cranking power - then the Arbor wins by a hair...in all other respects, even the Trion is better.

My first thought? You got any low-spots in the cover? That spray helps shed water, but only if it doesn't sit in place. Prop up any low-spots with something to make sure all the water slides off onto the ground.

I don't use FC but Yo-Zuri hybrid - in 12# for my jigging. Unless you're swimming jigs through heavy cover, 12#-14# should be plenty.

^ Yep - case in point, the fish in my profile pic. 3.94 lbs - caught on a 3/8oz spinnerbait in white/yellow tossed alongside a patch of lily-pads, above hydrilla that almost reached the surface. Up the size, use them to search the cover, slow roll them and/or burn them. They're pretty versatile. Don't forget the trailer....

If you're looking at the 20 or 25, the only real difference is the weight. Once you hit the 30 and above, the XT has a higher gear ratio and IPT. I have a President-25 and it's been a great Ned-Rig reel. Personally - get the President, or skip up to the Supreme

Spinning or Baitcasting? I use spinning for all finesse work - so I needed to ask.

7' Medium-Heavy Diawa Aird-X with a Pflueger Supreme and 30# Power Pro braid.

This weekend is going to be gorgeous - come-on ice-melt. Saturday Sunny, with a high near 55. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Saturday Night Mostly clear, with a low around 43. South wind around 10 mph. Sunday Increasing clouds, with a high near 59. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

That's what I do - my 3 MH rods are 1 - Spinnerbait, Chatterbait, Buzzbait 2 - Crankbaits, Topwaters 3 - Jigs, T/C Rigs

I only got so many slots in the canoe rod-racks - 12 to be exact - and my rigs are as follows BC: 1 Heavy, 3 Medium Heavy, 1 Medium Spin: 2 Medium, 2 Medium-Light, 1 Ultra-Light Last two spots are taken by my net and a pole-mounted camera. "She can't take any more, Captain!"

Darn it - I got catching up to do. I've only got three...

All depends on your spending allowance For me, budget is anything under $70 - which most of my rods and reels fall under. Decent is up to $150...anything over that is out of my budget range Even a couple of my 'decent' items fall under 'budget' as I paid less than retail for them.

Probably is based on the letter of the law...but I still don't consider it as such. Personally - not wearing your PFD while on the water is playing Russian Roulette...you don't know what could happen that would prevent you from grabbing your PFD. That was such for me even when cruising around Lake Bemidji on the family's 25' Cruiser. Ya, I took some grief from friends, but to me - better safe than sorry.

Ya, I come up with '3' as well. Far as it being in a storage compartment? I personally would NOT consider that as 'accessible'...on the deck, hanging on the back of the seat, yes - in a closed compartment, NO.

Minnesota doesn't differentiate between a kayak, canoe or powerboat for PFD regs - just have to have one 'at hand'. Still - I'm of the opinion that a PFD not worn is as useful as not having a PFD at all.

I do it so I don't go and buy a duplicate of something I already have - budgetary constraints you see.

Breakdown? 3 Buzzbait 4 Chatterbait 30 Crankbait 4 Frogs 11 Jerkbait 38 Jigs (Some are just different colors of same) 10 Topwaters 14 Spinnerbaits - mix between Mepps and Bladed Jig type 2 Soft Swimbaits.

Same here 129 Lures 59 Different Soft Plastics (ranging from 3 to 15 of each) 52 Terminal Tackle (Ranging from 1 to 10 of each)

Double Uni is what I use - whether the main line is Braid, Mono or Hybrid.

Uh - no. I'm going the opposite direction. 2 Seasons ago I got back into fishing with 3 rigs I had laying around from years past. Last season, started with 5 new rigs and added a sixth mid-year. This year I'll have 10 rigs in the canoe and two in the truck for impromptu shore fishing trips. And I don't even fish any tournaments.

The standard manual auger size is 8". Power augers come bigger, but they're expensive and quite a number of ice-fishers can't afford them.

If you're going to use heavier mono/FC/copoly on a spinning reel 1) Make sure to spool it up correctly - on the reel the same way it comes off the source-spool. 2) Invest in a good Line/Lure conditioner. It'll help with memory. I use nothing but KVD 3) Consider trying to stay with lighter line - I won't go above 12# on spinning reels and try to stay to 10# and under

Welcome, Michael - you'll find that you're among peers...some of us more 'addicted' than others.

I just cheat to prevent line-twist https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_Swivel_Shot_G-Finesse_Drop_Shot_Hook_3pk/descpage-GFDS.html