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Ironically, I just ordered two bags. One bag of the 168 and one bag of the 297 Can't wait to get em. God Forbid I have to order MORE tackle : : :

I have read most of the threads on the Ikas and am finally going to purchase a few bags. The BAIT MONKEY CALLETH. But, What color is your favorite for SMB? :-?

I hear he only fished for DOGFISH LMAO!!!!! I wonder if they were BassCats?????? ;D

LMAO!! That fish is huge but it looks like a GIANT SWIMMING TWINKIE!!! ;D ;D

For what you pay for a Nitro, I don't see the quality. I have looked at the z6 z7 and z9s the thickness of the dash material and the lack of craftsmanship would turn me away from a new one. Not that they don't fish well or aren't quality. For the money I would get a boat with al little better quality materials. Remember, even the Yugo looked good on the showroom floor.

LOOKS LIKE GODZILLA........

What do you mean??? That is just a really nicely decorated ice shanty LOL just kidding Go with the replical mounts....... nice fish though

This is a very good smallmouth fishery. Off the breakline you can also try dropshotting gulp leeches or creature baits. I would not go heavier than 8lb flouro. Hang On!!

Yeah Very Impressive. Make sure to post the pics and good luck

You mean to tell me that I DIDN'T have to BUY all that stuff?????? Oh christ, my wife is gonna kill me......... I told her it was essential gear..... LOL Great topic

These look really similar to the old CREME pre rigged worms. they still produce these and you can find them at BPS among other places. In past, I have purchased these with two and three hooks. Man, I used to KILL bass with these when I was a kid.

WOW! I just checked their website, and they do great work. Zell Rowlands Truck is AWESOME!!! I have definately filed this away as an option when and if my boat fades. Fishfordollars, what type of design are you putting on your boat? is it a custom or advertisement? this is a really neat alternative to keep your older boat looking fresh and its fairly affordable.

I had a 10 foot pond Prowler with a 40lb motor guide. I LOVED that boat. Wish I had never sold it. I could get into places you wouldn't dream of getting a regular boat into, small ponds, creeks, rivers etc. Heck, I even took it out on larger lakes and hung close to shore. It fit perfectly into the bed of my truck for quick fishing getaways. you won't be sorry

Very interesting. That would be an interesting option for anyone who maybe had a fixer up that had some bad oxidation. I was speaking to a buddy of mine who sells boats for BPS and he was telling me that it may only run 500 - 1500.00. I don't know the quality. I wonder how BTS would work on the wrapping? :)

Curious: how much does it cost to have your boat wrapped like the pros? How long will it last? What is it made of to make it durable. I may be mistaken but I was told that most pro boats are wrapped and not custom painted. Am I wrong? :-/

All I am saying is save a little money.... I have an 18 ft Stratos and I won't even take it out on the big water in 3+ footers. Outta my comfort zone. If you fish more smaller lakes like 50 to 2000acre lakes the Nitro may be a good choice if it was well mainained. Money is tight everywhere. Save a buck if you can.

Nitro may look sparkly but keep the LUND. If you were solely fishing inland lakes I would say maybe but the LUND will probably outlast the Nitro

Ok. I realize this is the height of the boating season but...... I took my boat in Wed. 17th to have a new ignition installed (remember, lost my keys) and to have them give a tune up. I called Yesterday and they hadn't even looked at the boat. They said that they hoped to have it by the 4th of July. HELLO THATS d**n NEAR A MONTH. These guys do great work but isn't this kinda long???? Maybe I'm just dying to go fishing...... What do you all think

Is your motor "Water" cooled? hahahahahahah I know that one was REALLY bad

It just reached 80 here in Michigan yesterday. Thats been a heat wave up here. I'll take it every day.......

If we start talking about Flux Capacitors I'm gonna LMAO

There has been a lot of discussion regarding ethanol and boat engines. Has there been any studies done regarding the Nitrogen enriched gasoline now being pumped at stations like Shell?

A really good guide should be offering tips and suggestions, in my opinion. That is part of the experience, not just being put in an area that holds a few fish. Anyone can choose not to take the advice. Have a great trip. What part of the country will u be fishing?

Absolutely. However, on larger lakes that I normally fish on my boat access to honey holes is impossible. I do love to fish farm ponds though...

I have left some posts recently regarding losing keys and engine issues on my Stratos. Well today is a sad day. Took her in for a checkup etc. I feel like I lost a child. Quite Frankly, I am just going to be BORED AS HELL!!!!!!! This may mean I have to actually complete a Honey do list