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I have no experience with lithium batteries. I have finally pulled the trigger on a trolling motor for my Kayak and was not going to purchase a battery for it until I did some more research. While picking up the motor today, the sales clerk mentioned that they had a brand of batteries in which the company had gone out of business. They were offering them up at a 50% off sale. But, no warranty as the company is no longer around. Well, I couldn't pass up the opportunity. I picked up a 100ah 12v Enduro battery and a charger for 1/2 price. I understand that it's a gamble, but I rolled the dice. Anyone here using or have any personal experience with the Enduro brand of lithium batteries?

I wear a pair of Gore-Tex Chest waders and a Simms Rain Jacket when the weather gets funky.

Well, I'm done. First it was the Motor Guide Kayak Motor. That really sold me. A Kayak Motor with Spot Lock. But, I'm not a Motor Guide guy. Then they stopped making that trolling motor. Well, Minn Kota is now taking a swing. And this here, this is the one for me. I have been going back and forth on either a fish finder or a motor on my PA14. I'm pulling the trigger on this motor before Minn Kota changes their mind...😅 https://minnkota.johnsonoutdoors.com/us/shop/freshwater-trolling-motors/kayak-terrova

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That's just it. I know I could get by with another aluminum boat. But at my age, if I'm going to buy another boat, I want it to be the boat that is GORGEOUS to my eye. I want my heart in it. And for Pete's sake, I can't stop drooling over these damned "Sparkly" Bass Boats.

Wife and I were really liking the Targa V-19 Tournament series. That's something I would be comfortable with putting in the ocean from time to time. Just need to settle on a boat at this point.

I've always laughed at Bass boats. So focused on one thing. Going fast and fishing on a fresh water lake. Can't even put that $90,000 boat in the ocean. What a waste of money!!! These days, not so much. I haven't had a boat now for over 7 years, and paddling around in a kayak is getting old. The idea of a Bass boat has really been warming on my lately. I'm all done with the ocean. Now, $100,000 for a Skeeter, yuh. That's to much. I could swing $55,000 on a Nitro Z18 though...🤔 Not this year, but maybe next winter. Sat in one last weekend. First time ever in a Bass Boat. Wow. That's space to fish!!!

Sometime after April 15th would be my guess.😒

Pulled the trigger last night on a Dobyns DC 735C FH. Going to stop by the Bass Pro today and pick up a reel.

Thanks to all for the most appreciated replies. Now off to go pick out a rod for top water froggin' in the thick stuff... Gear 🐒 has struck...

I hate to say it out loud, but I am a casting reel only kind of guy. I remember those braided lines from 25ish years ago and no way those stiff lines would of casted on a casting reel. Time to go shopping. Can anyone recommend a braided line brand that they have found success with using a bait caster?

Asking this as the last time I fished braided line was in 1988 when I was still living in FL...(yes, I'm that old...😝). I got away from it for many reasons that I won't get into here on this thread. I was to build out a top water set up for this season. I have questions though. Does a specific braid cast better on a bait caster versus on a spinning reel? Is braided line stile a PITA to cut? Sorry for asking such rookie questions, but I am sure that braided lines are better now than they were back when I was younger.

I still fish the Quantum Energy PT...

I am in the same boat as you. I should of never sold my 16' Aluminum boat. I have a very nice fishing kayak, but d**n to I miss being COMFORTABLE while chasing my favorite species of fish. I'll keep paddling the kayak around as anything over $30,000 is above my budget. I am starting to seriously look at used boats nowadays.

No Spot Lock on those motors though.