Smirak

I know you said you wanted opinions from those that have upgraded, but I’ve never been a rule follower. A few observations from my boat. I paddle an SS127. I would NEVER think of putting it on top of a car, but that’s me. Naked, the thing is like 78lbs. I don’t use a trailer, but transport in the back of my truck. Transport ready, it’s like 90 (anchor, blackpack pro, etc…). I would seriously consider looking at the SSS107. I don’t have experience with the other brands, but… The differences lie in the front and back area. The main “standing/fishing cockpit” is nearly identical in size as the SS127. I wanted the longer boat for stability and tracking, but honestly, I’ve paddled the 107 of a friends and do not notice any difference. As for the Nucanoe unlimited, that thing is really nice. I was over at KBF headquarters a week or so ago and Chad was showing me the boat. I was going to take it for a quick spin in the river, but ran out of time. He seems to really like it.

Look up the reciprocity laws. For example, I can fish the Georgia side of the chattahoochee (sp?) river but am an Alabama resident. There’s a few more border rivers like the elk river up in N Alabama where I live that border Alabama and TN. I can fish Pickwick lake in MS. And if I want to, I can fish three states in one on the TN river (MS, AL, TN)

So…read a few weeks back that the 110s and such were usually cheaper at JDM shops, but you have to pay shipping. 1) most of the shops I found were out of stock. Is this normal and I need to keep checking back? 2) does anyone have a “break even” point for when the price + shipping is better than USD? For example, it would benefit me if I bought 10 at a time? thanks, kevin

I’ve used a nocqua for a couple years now. I’ve run a striker 4 and a hook reveal 9 and never had any problems. I don’t fish all day, but…

Never come on this board!!! started as a bagger at a grocery chain in HS. Drank my way out of college, joined the army, went back to college, grad school, Iraq, and finally home. During that time frame, when I was working civilian life, I was in supply chain. The last job I held was as director of supply chain for a major spacecraft supplier. I recently “retired” from work and draw 100% disability through the VA and disability through SS. I now fish, umpire baseball and woodwork…

FishUSA has EVO ChatterBait a on sale for $7.99

Depending on how “small/compact” you want, the Plano edge terminal box is pretty good. It’s a 3700 thin.

That rage hawk in the lake whatever color with the pink “claws” looks killer. It looks like WR with some pink claws…

Didn’t purchase anything, but was driving back to N Alabama from the Atlanta area, and my truck veered off the road in Acworth. I figured since I had already veered off the road, I might as well stop by Bass Pro and see what people are throwing at Lake Acworth… it appears not much when you drive by the lake on I75 and realize it has to be down some 20’. Any local Georgians confirming that?

Where are you guys buying spare spools? I need a couple of Shimano, lees and Diawa. When I search, most of the results I get are for bearing upgrades… thanks!

I used one for just a bit, then turned it into a regular box. The issue I had is that they are a hair longer than a typical 3700. Made my blackpack pro a little “bulgy”. I still have my edge terminal tackle boxes, but honestly moved away from them for the $8 triple latch academy house brand boxes…

I ran a striker 4 last year. This year I upgraded to a hook reveal 9. My eyes thank me.

Any ideas of best places there to fish?

Indeed there are. I have a new grandbaby at my daughters house, so my trip advice was pretty selfish to begin with 😂😂

Where do you fish? I can’t remember if you’re east or west TN. I’m assuming the TnRiver stands for the TN River, which leads me to the Knoxville/Chattanooga area? East side? I’m much closer to Chattanooga than Dale Hollow. Wife works in Knoxville some, so I’m going to try some places there next time she has to travel…

I heard that about the river (trout). I want to get on some smallmouth. I’ve never caught one and am itching to do so.

Wondering if anyone here kayak fishes Dale hollow. My daughter lives fairly close and I want to make it there this year. Also center hill lake and candy fork river.

No pics, but ugly. Just got a new lexa 300 to throw some larger swim baits with. Took it to a lake Friday and started adjusting it. Well, slam - biggest I’ve seen. Finally get it all undone without having to cut it, but by the time I got to the spool, I had to cut it because it had somehow wrapped itself around and tied itself in a knot. This took a good 45mins. I had tied on a 6th sense 6” trace. It was hanging in the water the whole time. Once the hour or so was up, I started reeling in. And about 5’ from the bank, I got hung up. Nah, that ain’t happening son…rolled up the pants legs and waded out and got my lure. Was fortunate enough to be throwing on a 7’10” so I had that reach advantage…

No drift fly. Was actually looking for those…

This was in Cullman, AL. The picture above has too many teeth…

My name is Kevin Smira. It pains me to say that I was only able to stay clean and sober (not buying any actual baits) for 25 days. Went down to smith lake (north Alabama) this am and had to stop in a local tackle shop to ask what’s selling and what’s biting. As many of you know, I didn’t have ANYTHING he said to use. So, I was FORCED to buy some. Grabbed a few crankbaits (KVD, SPRO, 6th Sense), a MB dynablade, some hover jig heads and gambler small presentation (can’t remember what they are), some more chatterspikes and some more spunk shad. I have some reading up to do on the hover rig, as I’ve never fished it. But the guy said he keeps selling out of 3/0 1/8oz heads. So, I got some and now have to figure that part out. and, I think since I wasn’t able to stay sober, I guess I’ll HAVE to spend a few gift cards I have to TW?

So since I’m on this self imposed “no actual bait buying in 2024” ban, the thought occurred to me that a subscription box wouldn’t technically violate that rule since I don’t know what’s in it, right? Been digging 6th sense lately and want to give their bag a try.

Sounds very interesting. I couldn’t find it in the bass 4 series. I couldn’t find a 7’3” MH/xs in any series. Perhaps it’s out of stock?

Thanks! Found the blank, I believe. I believe it’s the bass 4 series.

Thanks all. @Delaware Valley Tackle - forgive the ignorance, but M/Ct? Medium? Not sure about the Ct? thanks, kevin