Tennessee Boy

I'm trying to decide when to retire. I don't have a pension plan, just retirement savings. I'm sure I have enough saved but it takes a leap of faith to actually quit working. I'm a software developer so once I quit I'll be an obsolete dinosaur in about 6 months.

I always go dark side up if I'm fishing in the northern hemisphere.

Geez…. Really? That’s the dumbest thing I’ve seen in while. I worry about hitting kayakers where the their boat, life jacket, and cap are all the same color as the water. Swimmers? I don’t know how you’re supposed to avoid those fools.

I never used a Lowrance unit with my Ulrex that has US2. I would think 2D sonar would be the right choice and suspect there’s something wrong with your cable or transducer.

Yeah I had one of those and used it a lot. I don’t understand why no one makes anything like it anymore.

Looks good. There is one thing you’re doing wrong. When you’re taking pictures to post here you need to set your fish finder so that is shows your GPS coordinates. ?

To make it in the pros you need 1) To be able to catch fish 2) You need to be be able to make ends meet which for most means finding and keeping sponsors. 3) You and your family need to be able and willing to handle the grind. I’m convinced there are many that can cut it with number 1 but can’t handle 2 or 3.

Very sorry for your loss.

It’s extremely rare that my boat goes airborne so I don’t worry about following FAA regulations. I strictly follow USCG regulations. ?

The first question I would ask is who actually makes the reel. Where is it made?

I’ve hooked many of them. I’ve never landed a single one. Their built in line cutter is very effective.

I predict that mono will eventually be replaced by fluorocarbon and braid and will be taken off the market. Then it will be reintroduced as a special new nylon line that is very expensive and it will be hailed as the greatest line ever.

What problems are you having?

Yep but you think more highly of Googan and Favorite than I do. ?

You will need an adapter cable if your fish finder is compatible. Start here to find the cable you need to connect to US2. https://www.minnkotamotors.com/learn/technology/trolling-motors/universal-sonar-2

I’m sure you and your soon to be wife will both enjoy the gift. Congratulations

The Cream Pre-rigged worm as sold today. This is the Curly tail not the Scoundrel.

We don't have any Jin clear water around these parts.

The definition of a Texas Rig has been debated here before. I hope we can all agree to disagree. I'll just say that if you're fishing in my boat, you are welcome to fish a worm weedless and weightless but I will not tolerate someone trying to fish a Texas Rig without a bullet weight. It just ain't right.

Ya'll need to work on your googleing skills https://i590.photobucket.com/albums/ss349/doppler_photobucket/cosmic-clock.jpg

When I was a kid I put out trot lines with my grandfather. We seined our ponds and the pond of neighbors for sunfish to use for bait. We caught countless snapping turtles in ponds that were full of fish. I would not worry about the turtles. If you remove the turtles more will find their way into the pond. The biggest problem you will face with bass is overpopulation. Maybe the turtles can help some with that.

Sounds similar to crop circles so it must be aliens. ?

A lot of California nuts have be moving to Tennessee lately. ?

The only company I know of that still sells them is Slider Fishing which is Charlie Brewer’s old company that is still run by his family in Tennessee. Their rods are lite action and short the way Charlie liked them. https://sliderfishing.com There are plenty of custom builders that will make one for you. I’ve never owned one of these but I’ve heard good things about them. http://www.jmilescustomrods.com/Spinning-Rods.html

Just call BR549 if you want all the details. ?