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I would dare to guess that any lithium battery would be superior to any lead acid. Imo Just purchase one to suit your needs and you'll never look back.

Our local lake which is only 50 acres and 35ft at it's deepest part has produced fish at the exact same places for many years but each area is dependent of time of year and or water temps.

Other than points which are easily seen, I only fish offshore maybe 10% of the time and do it like I've always done......locate structure and fish and throw out a buoy.

Check out the 10 ft bass raider on YouTube. Owners really heavily modify those boats to the extreme. Bow mount trolling motor, transom mount outboard, plywood flooring, raised fishing deck etc. Those boats have to be waaaay over the 515lb weight capacity. The other issue I see with a raised fishing deck is a definite stability issue with a boat with a small footprint. I'd likely err on the side of safety...... good luck ?.

71* yesterday and was on the boat. 35* today with freezing rain....and on the couch.

I'd also like to add and possibly be of some help. After the hook choice, really like the VMC crossover pliers with the VMC crossover rings. I use #6 for 5" Senko's.

Welcome back with an alias name. Lol Oh, and welcome to VA.

VMC weedless Neko hook 2/0 and VMC 1/16 - 1/8 Wacky jig heads.

It's the same thing every year for me. I've yet to catch a fish with water temps in the 30's. Went yesterday in hopes of 1st fish in 2022 but apon turning the graph on, I see water temp at 39* so rode around marking waypoints. Lol

Why not a Striker 4, simple and hard to beat for a little over $100.

Don't have anything that impressive locally. The closest Walmart is comparable to a Dollar tree. Myself and my retired fishing buddy have driven to the city 8 times this winter to Bass pro. What's not to love ? They have it all.

The Bass raider 10e crowd actually recommends a 36" shaft from what I've found and 55lb thrust trolling motor.

Never been brand loyal but when I went shopping for a new HD truck last year it became obvious that Ford was well ahead. Ram had cylinder deactivation in a HD truck. ??? No way. Chevy Only had the 6.6 in gas offering with 6spd auto. Ford had the old school durable pushrod engine that out spec'd the others, the 7.3 with 10spd auto. I've got 10K towing miles And been very impressed with the 7.3

Wind can turn winning the lottery into a bad day. Imo

Not going to bash anyone's line choice as it has no effect on my standard of living or my mental health. Lol The last time I spooled a reel, never considered anyone's feelings. Maybe I just lack empathy. ?

Well being retired, I can pace myself.....work smarter not harder. Lol

In the midst of similar issues, maybe worse. We bought a used bass boat and apon an attempt to rewire a hummingbird graph simply because it stayed in display mode, we lost the fuel gauge and the bilge pump. Neither of us are electricians and it's showing. Glad to hear your back up and running.

I struggle throwing a Jerkbait on spinning, seems to invite a romantic affair between line and front treble. But then again I'm speaking braid here. Have no issues with casting gear. Edit.....got beat to the punch^^^^^

You shouldn't ever have a reaction with silicone or rubber, which jig skirts are made of. The reaction you may be referring to with other soft baits using plastisol has been a known issue when mixed with ElazTech.

Couldn't fish at all this winter because of snow and lakes being frozen so focused on cutting firewood. Sitting on 14 cords and officially done for the year. Wednesday will mark the first day on the boat in 2022. Local lake has thawed and forecasted 70*......I'm stoked. Here's a few piles.

I did find something that worked for ants....TERRO.

Same here. Huge Nascar fan at one time, all the way back to Petty and Yarborough. Haven't watched a single race since Gordon retired.

I can say with confidence that these (3) things do absolutely nothing to repel mice, tried them. (1) ultrasonic devices (2) dryer sheets (3) Peppermint oil My mice problem grew to epic proportions until I killed them with traps using peanut butter.....knowing a mouse is dead is better than guessing if a tactic worked.

Otters are very resourceful and fearless animals, one of the last animals I'd mess with period.

Always go by the tires recommended PSI. A common mistake many make regarding trailers whether it be boat trailers or RV is fear of running Maximum rated cold PSI. You can't achieve the load rating and risk blowouts unless you do. Oh, great tire choice, perhaps the finest trailer tire offered.