J Francho

Some mono backer is required to prevent the braid slipping on the spool.

Done. You can always use the report post link to let us know. We can't be everywhere at once.

Wow, you and @clayton86 should commiserate! Nice fish, and glad you're on the mend.

That was really kind of you. I hope you did some donuts in the parking lot, though.

Fourscore and 12 years ago... Please pay attention to the dates. The OP hasn't been on the site in years.

Fourscore and twelve years ago.... Big bass, it's "dank" For big pike, it's "German Shepherd with fins"

For that boat, two flush mount rod holder, perhaps a Scotty adjustable holder in front of the cockpit, two 3700 containers, basic tools and a scale, and that's about it. I wouldn't bring more than two rods.

I use the cart for my Hobie Compass, but I'm not going far, or over any kind of rough terrain. I also don't carry a ton of gear, and that weight is pretty much centered over the cart anyway. I've looked at the cart scuppers, and they're reinforced. There's also so much flotation inside that if there was a crack, the boat wouldn't sink. Seems like Hobie figured a few things out that others haven't yet. That all said, I can't think of a better cart for non scupper use than a C-Tug. They just work.

Possession and transporting that many fish is illegal, public or private. At least that's how it's worded in NYS rules.

Back in the 70s, they were called "Expert" sets. This is my 4th super car. So far everything works, steering, independent suspension, the V-16, even has a the pancake transmission with a shifter and synchros. It's nuts. (79 steps to complete. I'm in the 400s.

Does Illinois have reciprocity rules with other states? In some states, you lose lose the right to a license, and you lose them in 1/3 of the country.

Those scuppers are seriously beat to hell. Not sure that boat was designed to be carried by the scupper holes.

That is a tank! This one was 17 lbs.

If those were trout, and it was in NY state, they'd be in jail. That fine is a pittance.

Chicks dig dudes with scars. This came home with me.

I have a cat, lol. You can probably connect the dots.

Good luck! I love that place, as treacherous as it is. Here's a buddy's 8.5 from there.

The option would be nice, but I'm with you and prefer a cable steer.

You really have to know Moultrie well to navigate it. Marion has a marked running lane, but stray outside it, and there will be trees just below the surface. I love it there. Lots of big fish. I stayed at Black's Camp when I was there. We didn't run on plane anywhere we didn't see locals running.

These are my fishes' favorite color:

Those little kids are cutthroat.

You have to pay your dues in flesh.

I've met and spoken to Boyd in person, and he's hardly what I'd describe as "slippery." I think he, and the rest of the founding angler believe they have a better product. The market will bear the truth in that. I don't see how anyone could stop local tournaments from using what ever format is legal. The whole point of the industry is to sell products. How would attacking some other component benefit?

You can definitely fish it shallow. I do it often fishing beds, or under docks. I will also suggest a finesse plastic on an Owner Jika Rig. The design punches through moderate grass, like ell grass and EU milfoil, using less weight than a typical Texas rig. I Rage Baby Craw on a 1/4 oz. Jika is a deadly ticket.

SLOB!!!!!