Hoosierman

I have numerous Kastking Reels and some rods but the reel below is far superior. Take a look at the Seasir M1. Double spools, aluminum frame and hybrid ceramic bearings. Amazon use to have it for around $60 but now currently unavailable. Temu has them locally for $52 or so.

I use the following method on my loaded 20cft 10" tire motorcycle tow behind trailer: Using a puddle of water to estimate trailer tire pressure is a technique that can help you visualize the tire's contact patch and adjust the pressure accordingly. Here's how to do it Prepare a puddle: Find a flat, level surface and create a shallow puddle of water wide enough for your trailer tires to roll through. Drive through the puddle: Carefully pull your trailer through the puddle. Observe the footprint: Analyze the wet tire marks left on the dry pavement or another surface. If only the center treads are visible: The tire is likely overinflated, meaning there's too much pressure in the tire, causing the center to bulge and reducing the contact patch. If the footprint shows good contact across most of the tread: The pressure is likely closer to the optimal range. If only the outer edges of the tread are visible: The tire is likely underinflated, causing the sidewalls to bulge and the center to lift, resulting in reduced contact and potential overheating. Adjust and repeat: If the tires are overinflated, release small amounts of air and repeat the puddle test until a fuller contact patch is observed. If the tires appear underinflated (showing only the outer edges), add air to them (ensuring you do not exceed the maximum PSI listed on the tire's sidewall) and repeat the puddle test until a fuller contact patch is observed.

To answer your question......I use a VERY small piece of heat shrink tubing and compress the spinnerbait slightly while heating shrink tubing and until it cools. Just use a piece big enough to not cover the eye of the R-bend.

I may be wrong but don't the hook hangers just screw in? If so, replace them too. Fishing Lure Screw Eyes Closed Eye Stainless Steel

Clean the rust off of the hangers then coat / seal them with clear nail polish. To prevent future rust (5 Gram Premium Silica Gel Packets, Desiccant Packs for Storage, Moisture Absorbers) from Amazon....100 bags are $12.

The skag on the Terrova TM is too big for a bigger transducer. https://www.fishingspecialties.com/ (pole that holds the transducer) is what went with. I've already broken the original composite mounting plate and now have the solid aluminum mounting plate.

Motorcycles.......fast motorcycles and BFS reels.

I love this reel,....deep and shallow spools and an aluminum frame. (on amazon for $59.00) Seasir M1 Baitcaster Reels, 4.76oz Ultra-Light Carbon Fiber Fishing Reels,7.6:1 Gear Ratio, Shallow & Universal Spool, Compact, 10+1 Hybrid Ceramic Bearing, Freshwater Saltwater

There are a lot of variables involved with SI mounting. My Lowrance 3-1 transducer is almost 12" long and would not fit on my Minn Kota Terrova TM so I went with a rail mounted system. It came with a composite mount and I had to replace with an aluminum one after breaking the composite one. It's stationary so it doesn't move with the TM (there is an optional handle that does rotate the rod/transducer). https://www.fishingspecialties.com/product-category/boats/tracker-boats/

I put this on the front so I could drop the anchor from the back seat.

In your situation I'd use my Bass Pro Bass Tender 10.2' on my 4X8 trailer. 55# trolling motor. Basstender 10.2. Small enough to be carried in the bed of a full-size pickup, Basstender comes equipped with features found on larger fishing boats. It’s outfitted with twin padded swivel fishing chairs, an aerated live well and navigation lights for nighttime outings. It also features a battery compartment, built-in 50-amp trolling motor plug and mounting platform, and rod and drink holder. The Basstender is 55 inches wide and only 16.5 inches deep. It can take on up to 495 pounds of weight – three times the weight of the boat itself. Its trihedral hull provides a stable platform and enables the boat to plane quickly with a 7-hp outboard. Suggested retail price is $899.99.

Sooooo...is the GPS sensor in the head unit / screen or the transducer? If its in the head unit then GPS is ahead of the rear mounted transducer reading. Sounds like this is what WRB is trying to convey.

Too bad you don't have the TF model, my 2018 TF has 2 livewells (1 for bait and 1 for catches).

Livewell System Aft 21-gal. (79.49 L) aerated livewell w/divider, timer, recirculator, pump-out system & oversized overflow drain 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) aerator/fill pump 500 GPH (1,892.71 LPH) recirculating pump w/timer Molded 1-piece construction w/rounded corners for easy cleanup & to protect your catch

Pound for pound, nothing fights as hard as a bluegill. I usually look for pine/fur trees with part of the branches sticking in the water. Crappie are kind of a dead fish to reel in (little fight). It's kinda funny catching gills when it seems like you go thru the whole family size (big down to little) when on a honey hole spot. Bending the end of the hook out just a little really seems to help on all of them no matter the size.