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If your fishing a really clear lake, I would stay away from the braid, JMO. I fish a local lake that is very very clear, and big. You'll be hardpressed to be able to catch a fish on braided line other than on a topwater bait. I would go with some flourocarbon If I were you, and like the others hve said, a MH action rod....

I just went out and got a $30 compression tester, It goes up to 300lbs per sq. inch. So.... When I attach it to the spark plug port, and turn the motor over what is a good reading to get out of it, and what is a bad reading? Do you turn the motor over out of the water??? I've always heard this is bad....?

Alright thanks for all the replies.... I don't have any way of checking the compression.... which pretty much sucks... But once I get it back to the house I could take up to the local shop and have them look at, but by then it will have already been bought. Other than the compression and engine check, I need to check the transom good. Anything else? While test driving it, is there anything specific that I need to do? Like run it wide open for a while... Or what? I'm new to this, seeing as how I used to have a 84 procraft fish and ski.... Thanks

I'm going down to Sinclair to test it out for a little while and look it over good. Anything special that I need to look at on the boat/motor.... I really apreciate y'alls advice on these boats I've posted..... ;D

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Well, the deal with the ranger fell through. He sold it the day before I was supposed to go up there and test it. So I had this boat in the back of my mind that I found a while back. Just give me some adivce on your expirience with this boat and motor. I'm going to test it Sat. and got him down to 8,300. 1996 Pro Craft 185 Pro single console 1996 Mercury 150 EFI- 3 blade prop Fish finder/ gps combo- Lowrance LCX-28c HD Front fish finder- color Lowrance 102c Minn Kota 74lb trolling motor 24v Three new batteries New livewell pumps Hot Foot New finger trim switch on steering wheel Tires are almost new 3 bank on board charger Also new water pump This boat runs excellent. Top speed on GPS is about 65mph. Electronics are only 3 months old and cost $1,700.00. A recent sickness in my family forces me to sell. Carpet is original and in good shape. And just a few minor spots in the clear coat.

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Hey guys, I need some help on this bass boat. I've been in the market for one for a long time. And this would be a big upgrade from my 84' Procraft. Just wanted y'alls opinion on the price and shape of the boat. Here's a description.... 1996 Ranger 354XT 18ft.150HP Evinrude Intruder,4 blade ss prop,12/24 motor guide trolling motor,Indash flasher,2 aerated livewells with timers,Hydraulic steering,Ranger trailer with surge brakes,Always garage kept,Runs great. Interior is in great condition except for a few places on the seats.Gel coat is in excellent condition.Can lake test.$8500.00 And some pics...

Spot Stickers are by far the best... It's a round ball head over a square one, and really lets you feel the structure more thoroughly.

I like to fish them on SpotSticker jigheads, wacky style with a 2/0 EWG Gam. hook, wieghtless, and C-riged and T-riged...

I like a redfin for early mornings, usually they'll always come up and hit one of those if there on top that day.... over deep brush I like a spook or a chug bug...

Where do you get paired up with a boater? Do you need to find a boater before you sign up? Or do you go ahead and sign up and find one at the pre-tournament meeting...?

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About what time of year does FLW release the schedules for the BFL, Stren, TTT, etc.... And Bassmaster.....