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The motor checked out. So time to make an offer on the Ranger! Thanks for the help.

What did he say when you took these pics??? haha. As started to read this I thought you were going to say...do I keep it or return it??? haha

I am leaning towards the ranger. I am bringing a mechanic out tommorow to check it out.

I had both. traded the sx in for more stx's. I had a horrible time casting the sx. the stx is so smooth.

any thoughts???

Hello all. I am in the market for my first bass boat. Ideally I would like to keep it under 4k. I have been checking craigslist and ebay regularly. Craigslist seems the way to go thus far. Any other places I should be looking into? Any recommendations in that price range. From reading other posts it appears as though many recommend trackers. I am finding a lot of rangers from the mid 80's. Would that be a good fit? I aslo see a lot of Winners. Anything in particular to look out for when buying a used boat? I appreciate any advice. Thanks. Here are three that I am looking at 1989 18' Bass Tracker/Tracker Marine 1800 TF. 110 Evinrude motor, 2005 18' galvanized trailer, 55lb Motorguide trolling motor, on-board battery charger, Eagle depth finder on bow, Flasher on console, 1 butt seat & 2 pedestal seats, 27 gal gas, Good condition. Great Starter Boat. $3,900 OBO 1986 Ranger 370 V (18') powered by a 1993 150HP Johnson Faststrike. 1983 Ranger trail trailor. Motor Guide Brute Trolling motor. Includes cover, extra prop, anchor, motor toter, two lifejackets, and some fishing equipment. Suggested list price is $7,887.00. Selling for $4,200.00. Cash or paypal Winner. This boat is in great condition, I have add many upgrades to the boat that it is ready to fish now, it has 3 new batteries, no damage, new skeg, seats are in good condition, it comes with two depth finders, 1 up front and one on the driver column, hot foot throttle, the motor runs great 60 -65 mph, several storage areas, new bilge pumps, new aerators, and I also added a pump in/out aerator,74lbs trolling motor I am also adding a casting deck to the boat also, almost complete now gives the boat about 5 to 6 feet more space up front, the boat comes with two tarps, the boat also has a jackplate on it. $4700

Ill try using 6 this afternoon and tension knob set loose. Hope this helps.

that is sweet!!!

I set my spool tension knob the same way. I do use the mag brakes as well. I guess that is where my problem lies. Although if that is the problem why does a backlash occur. Wouldn't extra brakes help prevent a backlash. My backlash problems seem to occur at the start of the cast if that helps any. Thanks.

Hello all. I have a horrible time casting my new Patrairch. I do not understand why. I am able to cast all of my revo STX's well. I realize they use different breaking systems (patrairch has a combo of the two). Everything I have read has indicated that the patrairch "should" be easier to cast when compared to the stx. I have tried everything from two brakes to all the brakes on and still no luck. I am guessing it is the combo of brakes that I can not get dialed in. Any suggestions??? Thanks.

I tried them the other day and did not like the action at all. I even used RW's recommendations (Gary's too) and still did not like the action. Will give them another shot soon before I make final decision.

I have the same problems. I am sure RW will chime in shortly and offer his tips. He loves this bait.

Thanks for the heads up. I just picked up 20 packs or so for 2.75!!! I also snagged a few packs of various paddle tail swimbaits for less than $5 a pack. cant go wrong with that. Thanks again.

yea mine is too. just no rage baits!!! i did get a great deal on a pair of costa del mar glasses...

which boaters world has them? i checked the springfield store and have never seen them there.

amber is always a safe bet.

d**n...I guess now I have to stop by Boaters World (for the 6th time) for their going out of business sale. Wish me luck.

I have never had a problem with my hook keeper. In fact it's perfect for drop shot rigs!!!

JVM...No, it does not.

check out GMAN's jigs. He is a member on this forum. He offers great custom baits and exceptional customer service.

I have the same rod. Simply amazing. My buddy tried mine out for a few mins. and was hooked as well. Amazing a 7'6" H can be so light! Enjoy it.

There is a noticable difference when compared to avids (as expected) and carrots in my opinion. I think they make for a nice crank rod. Carrots can be found on ebay for around 110 new. That puts the price point much closer to the mojo. Good luck .

hahahaha

x2 for megastrike

what kind of rod???