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I have read to test drag just by feel pull from the end of your rod. Since that is your rod is also part of the equation. Pull against your rod when doing so. TWO CENTS Rand

I have the big Bps case that your link shows. It is great. I have used it for air travel several times. Holds up well. The adjusters actually screw in so it won't move on you. My dad gave me mine because he didn't use it. Very durable. Rand

Broke a prop last weekend on Patoka Lake in southern Indiana. Should have had backup but didn't. Anyways, lookin to get a refurb. Anyone go this route? It is for a 50 HP Merc on a 07 Tracker 170. Do I need a new hub or can I go just prop? Lots of questions I know. Any and all help appreciated. Rand

Welcome nozzle! Fellow hoosier here. I'm Indy. Where do you live? Rand

Hope you have a great trip. Thanks for all the sacrifices. What you give we can never repay. God Bless America Rand

Thanks for all the input guys. I love bassresourcre! Rand

We have been getting quite a bit of rain in Indiana thru April and now May. What are your best lures/techniques when the water gets dirty? Water temps are mid 60s to upper 60s. Thanks Rand

Anyone have a charger that works while you run your outboard? Or anything like that. We usually camp in primitive campgrounds. Don't always have elec available. So after first day of fishing have limited battery power. Any help appreciated. I have a 16' 2007 Tracker. Rand

I own almost all of TD reels. And I really like the TD-Pro. For $120 new and prob less used this i a really smooth reel. You can also get Curado E on fleabay for around $150. Have fished with buddies and seem to be great reels. SMOOOTH! Would also recomend a Revo_SX. Have one that I use for frogs. Its a great reel too. Your options are plentiful IMHO Rand

Awesome fish, pics, and lure!!!!!!!!! Cool to have a Brazilian on bassresource. Rand

Going back and forh between expedited or reg return. Really don't have $50 right now to spend on it. Rand

Have a GLX that tip broke off of this weekend! I was removing jig from baitkeeper and going to untwist line from rod....................next thing I know about 8 inches broke off top. Honestly have no idea what happened. How understanding is the warranty dept? WHAT A SICK FEELING! Rand

It has been nasty. The up and down temps really hurt this time of year. Buddy and I were going to fish Patoka this weekend. But pushing it til next. Prob go to Waveland. GOTTA FISH! Seems like we are finally getting a decent amount of Hoosiers one here. Rand

That sounds like a great trip to me. Spinnerbait hits are awesome. I will take catching 3 and 4 lbers everytime. Nice work Rand

Thats a helluva fish for Hoosierland. Nice work deadeye

I have a 987 that keeps turning off and then restarts. Any ideas whats causing this?

That is unreal!! What a blast. I guess when bass are feeding they are really feeding. Rand

Thanks alot fellas. Lots of good responses. Think I will go with 10lb or 12lb.

Thanks roadwarrior. I knew I could count on you. Being a fellow Hybrid fan that you are.

I have a Steez 100HA and Steez 7' MH that I am going to put Yo Zuri hybrid on. Plan to use it for plastics but not positive. Anyways was planning on 12lb hybrid but buddy picked me up spool of 15lb. Is that too heavy? Also willing to entertain other applications. FIRE AWAY Rand

Great story man. Memories he will cherish when he's older. I know I cherish time spent with my Dad. Cool that he enjoys something that you do too.

Hey Pont. Have a friends uncle who swears by hair jigs in fall late fall and winter. But he makes his own.

Thanks Pont and Dead Eye. Appreciate the info. Keep it coming Hoosier Anglers. Rand

I have Humminbird SI 957 i think. The first bigger screen addition. Anyways just wondering if anyone has one and what they have it paired with at the front of the boat. SI unit at console so just looking to expand. Rand

Really! No Patoka fisherman out there?