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I suggest a winter in the New England hills, by now you’d be psyched to get out.

I don’t have anything that ran over $10, too many pickerel where I fish.

The best I have is $280 for a reel and around $150 for rods, never had a reason to spend more so I don’t know if more $ would buy me more fish or satisfaction.

From 20 to 40 miles, 30-60 min one way. Of course the further I go the better it gets.

If you want to try hooking your electronics to a trolling motor battery you can try using ferrite beads to suppress the noise, it’s supposed to work.

You could have moved that boat no problem.30 years ago. It’s easy to forget your age.

I put one on a couple years ago, used the 3m VHB it came with, no issues. FWIW, I do not put many miles on the motor, although it’s all in the weeds. If folks are having issues with the blade falling off they made have made installation mistakes.

15 lbs? I wouldn’t want to be pulling that up either. The one I use most often is 3.5, if it’s breezy I bring along a 7 instead, occasionally both, not that I’d want to take a walk thru the woods with either. If the 2 anchors don’t hold it’s time to head home.

No, but that might be why they got out of the fishing business and into tools.

I’m stationary more often than not, when the wind pushes the canoe faster than I care to cover an area over goes one of the anchors. I can spend a whole morning and cover maybe 100 yds x 100 yds. If I want to swap sides on a body of water and the wind is right, than I’ll let it drift.

I fished a Shimano trigger reel for a few years many moons ago, I liked it and had no issues with it. It’s possible I still have it somewhere.

I was paying $50 a week for an acre, sporadic service got me doing it again. $50 included hauling away the clippings as necessary and trimming. This was a crew of 2 or 3 and took about 30 min. This was 2 years ago.

Do anchors count? Lost a few mushrooms, never a lead filled pipe. 1 combo, too long ago to remember what or how much, and 1 set of pliers. None of which I consider tackle.

I got rid of the tether for the pliers, they are always wrapped around something when I need them. I do however use one on my nippers, those would get misplaced being so small. One of the trade offs working in tight quarters.

If close enough works then the Boga Grip is about as easy as it gets, but you’re not getting digital accuracy.

After dropping a good set of pliers overboard I’ve been using tackle warehouse aluminum 71/2”, no problems encountered other the the cutters don’t last, neither did the ones on the expensive pliers. I’ve been using an Ego net for a long time. Had to replace the net maybe 5 years ago as the rubber doesn’t last forever, easy job. It gets a bit small around 5 lbs but still does the job.

I take care of it to the level of any other tool I own, including my wooden canoe. I keep everything working as well as I can but don’t mind a scuff or scratch as long as it’s just cosmetic.

No such luck here, other the the $$$$ cans at the hardware store.

I don’t, never heard of such. I just drain the tank and run it dry, that’s it till Nov. Others go the stabil route, owners choice.

Yes, air pressure matters. Last time I had one tire low I could tell, I think it wasn’t skimming the surface evenly, it was a long time ago. I’m talking low enough that I could squish the tire with foot pressure. I do yearly maintenance in Nov, tires are part of it.

This is my biggest hassle. Our dog is only about a foot high, maybe 4” legs, we gotta shovel every time she needs to go out.

Your post brings back memories of 9/11. Stay safe.

They need 2 sets of coverage, 1 for all the ice dancing and another for everything else.

Had 8-12 left before last night that’s been here for at least a month, add a couple inches of slush covered ice over night and another 7 or so tomorrow night. 2 hrs to clear the driveway and paths this am, my rt shoulder is shot. Ya, I can’t wait for spring. If I wanted this stuff I’d have moved to Buffalo.

A medium won’t toss real small lures as well as a lighter rod, which is why I use an M/L, at least that’s my experience. If I were using 1/16 baits I’d be using my L, but I don’t river fish. Best I could recommend is to buy or borrow a M and see what you think.