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My “fishing light” is 3/8 oz and below. I gave up 1/2oz and up a while ago. However I have acquired a couple bigger swimbaits I’m going to try next season. Typically fishing large lakes with pressure and rivers bodes well for lighter and smaller. I wouldn’t count out smaller crankbaits, jerkbaits or undrespins as your “subsurface” choices as at times they still shine when dragging baits aren’t working. I think you’ll find success with lighter and smaller presentations but remember big bass like big meals at times too.

Here we go! Looks like a great show shaping up. HONEY CREEK TACKLE & MARINE-Bargersville, In.

No it hasn’t gone off the rails, it’s a proclamation of pro’s and con’s for the individual owners of each preferred “boat”. Don’t take it personally that a good portion of yak owners vigorously defend their style over a traditional boat. That is, after all the OP’s question, why one over the other.

I think they’re trolling everyone! Introduced last year and have yet to deliver. I’ve even seen “new” add on additions and accessories for something that has never been sold. It’s an internet shell game 😆

You can’t enter a “kayak” tournament in a boat,,,,,of any size. Another big reason for the majority of kayak owners.

My intent is not to be snarky or appear angry but having been on both sides of the issue; I don’t see why people fish from big , really dangerous overpowered rigs. Do you really need two hundred/three hundred horsepower on a five hundred acre lake? Or spend $60-100k to go fishing? Kayakers are only in danger from inattentive bass/pleasure (large) boaters whom believe they own the water, like the Karens who think they own the water around their docks. Some boaters inattentive somewhat elitist attitude is really the true issue to safety to others sharing the water. You’ve never heard of a kayak running into a big boater at 3mph and killing someone. I see your question as a “they” problem but not “me” attitude. Kayaks are a more personal experience, without all the bling, forty two rods, multiple big screen tv’s, coolers for beers and subway sandwiches or the ability to run four hours and miles only to fish for an hour in total all day. Believe me, I’ve been there! I can stand, move about, cast in any direction, spotlock on a point, and get to places a big boat can’t with less effort or investment all the while being “in” the outdoors. Plus I can fish small water, big water and rivers with one rig that fits in my truck, if I choose and stores easily. In total, kayak tournaments have become more popular with close to or above participation nation wide exceeding bass boater tournaments. Most offer multi-day opportunities without having to outlay hundreds in entry fees, launch and fuel expenses. It has drawn new and the casual fisherman back or into the sport. Which is a good thing. I'm in my 70’s and have never enjoyed fishing more than in my kayak and canoe. Outside of physical limitations you’re never too old to learn new tricks, just too stubborn to try.

Yeah something like the mud shad or silver shiner and blaze shad!

Siebertoutdoors has what you need. Take your pick. I love the morel heads!

Got me again! Thanks

If you do I may be interested in your Helix 7.

Nice ride! There are several here who fish the same/similar platforms. Love it! Nice ride!

I run a 12v Weize 100ah LifePo (@26#) and go five days (6-7hrs each) without recharging with my Newport 55# thrust trolling motor on my canoe. I've actually went out on a freshly charged battery, fished 5 hours and the next morning the battery was at 100%. Amazed me!

God and positivity all things are possible. Hang tough, fight hard. Prayers are with you 🙏🏻

I run the same Kenda tires (from eTrailer) in a 12” version at 5lb’s under max load rating. It helps with the bounce and more than enough for the light weight of my canoe/kayak trailer. Tire date codes aren’t really relevant as the actual use from the tire is way less than the “prescribed “ life. If they look good, have plenty of tread, aren’t cracked, dry rotted or sun deteriorated I run ‘em. I check for correct cold pressure before every trip and never have had an issue. Tire threads are like oil threads, there are as many different opinions as there are replies so common sense goes a long way.

That hunt for a couple reels a while back blossomed greatly! Well done should've jumped on the Kistler deals.

PVC pipe cement ‘em back together.

Kistler has Chromium reels on Black Friday sale @ 70% off. Nice reel at a great price. Put in your cart for discount.

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In the original bags, in a bag 😆

Thanks, I really like the Sportspal. You’ll love the addition of the Spring Creek pontoons! I too use a bending branches double paddle at 280cm. Makes it much easier for sure with less impact on the ‘ol body.

I agree with @WRB-2.0, get a BFS set up and have the best of both worlds.