Brnnoser6983

I have gone through a coupe options. I got the Flamb. Hanging box, and it works, but trying to take them out or storing Buzz makes or a pain. I went to 3700 Plano lay down, and that is junk! It hooks two less than it's advertised and they move around way to easily. Not to mention trying to take out or put back one in the mid. The 3700 Plano elite I have now. And while it has its downs it by far is the best in my opinion. The latches and hinges are sound. Yeah you have to bend the arm to secure them, but add long as they aren't cheap or short arms it's just fine. It holds tons of spinners, and Buzz. If you don't mind toteing around a box go with the flam hanging. But if you want a box go Plano elite. They make both 3600 & 3700 style.

Not rationalizing anything. I had the money this week, and with opener coming up I wanted a new set of shoes for the boat. I get sick of getting wet feet and wanted to try something new.

It can be said and compared to rods. You don't need a frog, jig rod and so on, but we still do it. Why, because we can. If you have the money and you take our seriously why not. I wouldn't suggest anyone starting out fishing go buy a Skeeter, and top of the line gear, but as you get into it why not. Pay your bills first, have family time, than make room for fishing or other passions.

Grubs: Bruiser Bait Evil Twin Craw: Big Big Bait.. not 100% on name but in 4' Lizards: new this year, just picked up V&M 6's But I stand behind Zoom, SK, and Berkley two. To be honest almost every company out there has a great products, and while some might just have a little something unknown that others can copy but can't quite replicate they all will do just fine.

They aren't just fishing shoes, but that's how they are marketed. I do plan on wearing during fishing. And after a couple of sessions of burnt tops of my feet I am willing to try something new. Call it an impulse.. well mistake, but still impulse. I don't regret it.

BAM $60 Sekos.

So in a true mistake, and not a "mistake".... I was flipping between my screens and I thought I was on the right screen when I hit enter..... I was not.... So now I have a pair of Zeko shoes coming. And then I was on a roll of ordering, so I clicked yes to my new rod holder for my boat, and a new marine light. At that point there was not return and I put in a TW order.... Bait monkey knows NO limits. The bait monkey is not limited to just tackle.

Well looks like I have a pair coming.. I was jumping between scrrens and hit enter on the wrong screen.... Now I have a pair coming... Whoops.

Some say order up a size, some others say good for in and out of the water but won't last long. I find a pair on fishgound, and with a coupon and my credit I am getting them shipped for $60.

Fat chance

I have some baits that I will throw and throw and say okay only 1 more throw, and still use it even though I am coming up empty handed. There are others that I might only throw 3, 4 times and I am done with it for the day/week.

So I am thinking about picking up a pair of Zekos. I am looking for something that is forgiving for when I step into the water to launch/trailer my boat. but I can also wear for a little sun protection and not have my feet roasting. I would like some insight to those who have worn them. Mainly, if I wear a 10.5 I was told to get at least a size 11 incase they shrink, is this also true?

So with the opener just days around the corner, I am looking forward to hitting the water. And like a little kid in a toy store I'm ready to tear it up. But how quickly do you change what your throwing? I know if the bite isn't hitting the spinner I might go to a crank, but when do you make that decision? And do you just change weight and colors, or go all out and go new technique?

I use it year round not only to bulk up the presentation, but add some movement. When the tails of a bruiser evil twin start going my spinner has a big know presence. As for trailer hook, I just got some this year after numerous short strikes last year. So I figure why not try it. Thing is, fish what works for you, in your area. Your going to get about a 50/50 agreement on trailer hooks, and same with wether to use a trailer or not.

Pitch it, let it drop and bottom pop it. Throw a craw on it and there you have it, imitation defensive craw.

It's hard to tell the size, but regardless. A few fish will not impact the lake a lot. However when you see 100+ and in specific species than yes, it can put a pinch. Your local DNR probably looks into winter kills and can easily determine if stocking is needed. And again if it is a hand full that can partly be due to natural selection of the weak not making through rough conditions.

X2 on winter kill. When it's a bad winter O2 levels in the water can lower to deadly levels. I know there are a couple of lakes MN that they airrate.

Oh don't get me wrong I will make them chuckle. But I'm not out there throwing rods, cursing at the top of my lungs. And I save my expletives for larger fish, and lost lures.

I don't have a word/s, but more like a slew of rather colorful words. But it's not like I am out there cussing like a sailor.

What about the Fat Ike by Rapala? I know those are larger cranks, but not sure if that is the range you are looking for.

Thats what I thought. I seen the plug next to the starter cylinoid and was sure that was part of the charging plug. Thanks for the answer!

Yeah there is information on electric start (which I already have) and other information. A lot of it is the same from my old 84 9.9 Johnson. But there is no information about the charging system. There is a charging coil option, but I don't know how to tell if it is installed and if the charge is through a different output or back through the original cord.