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You're looking for the hardwear alone?

Thanks, just so I'm 100% clear @slonezp and @Tennessee Boy I need to fish this ethernet cable which comes with the motor (right) all the way from my motor in the bow to my console fish finder, correct?

Is there an extra cable that runs from the motor to fishfinder with ipilot link - thats not needed with just ipilot motors? What is this cable, so hard to find this info minn kota website is confusing. Thanks

This is a ST Croix avid inshore spinning rod in MH, just got it brand new in the mail from St Croix. The first guide looks all wrong, this bend cannot be intentional right? The second guide has the metal piece from above hugging the rod until and sharp bend near the guide, unlike the bottommost one. I'm thinking I should email them and ask for a replacement, right?

I have read on a few other places about the IRTs, a majority seemed to believe that they are not as well sealed as other high end SW reels ie van staal/stella.

Is a walk the dog style, guy said it's often used by saltwater guys but he likes it for bass too. Any ideas who makes it/what it's called?

I'm also having issues with my torpedo spinning around, like rotating itself like the log in log rolling. Should I add a swivel or tie direct or use heavier line?

I noticed my poppers, torpedo, and spook dont have a split ring. Should I add one if tying directly or are slit rings more for baits that move side to side which these dont as much? Was also thinking of adding one so I can use a swivel snap and change easily or is swivel snap plus split ring bad for some reason?

I've got an inshore fishing boat I use in FW for bass and the occasional striper in SW, I was thinking of adding some low grab rails but that would mean I would need rod holders that would attach to the rail rather than using the built in ones, any good ones out there? Any other thoughts on why I should or should not add the low grab rails? I am inclined for safety but maybe someone can actually tell me why I shouldnt and if there are good rod holders that attach to rails.

I've been told a split ring or snap is important for baits that move side to side. Is it a bad idea to have both a split ring and a swivel snap? Snaps make things easy, and I only have swivel snaps. Separate question, what baits dont you want a split ring or snap for and wanna tie direction to bait?

Looking at braid + fluorocarbon leader (3 feet) or strait mono, is there much difference in the fish seeing the line? Everyone talks about fluoro being the best for this but how do the less visible monos stack up? Am I gonna catch fewer fish with mono for this reason? Which mono is the best?

Thanks, anyone else on lesser known silent topwater? Thanks again

Thanks all, one more questions for you guys, favorite silent topwater (no rattle noise)? I'm sure a portion of the baits mentioned are silent but I don't know that many so if you could point em out ?

What I meant was let out some line, then trail it for a few min behind the boat. Nothing but line, just confirming thats what you meant.