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Yea I had been thinking of these type livewell controls. These pull on a cable and open and close a valve. Sometimes there are two. One will say drain and allow water to drain out or fill the livewell. The other may be recirc or fresh, meaning that pump pulls water from either the inside of the livewell or from outside the boat. That kit might look like this.

Spend some time surfing on You Tube. You will be amazed what you can find posted by anglers.

Do you need to physically plug that livewell? Do you have drain valves somewhere, sometimes those valves can be moved but the cables fail to move the flapper to block the flow of water. What kind of boat do you have. Some more info may be helpful.

Welcome to our fun house! LOL What is your home lake? Have you ever fished Kentucky Lake or Dale Hollow? DH is the one I would be happy to spend eternity on. LOL

Now the fact you want to go try St Croix rods out because you may get a sponsorship with them makes your interest more understandable. It is less about the upgrade as getting familiar with St Croix. Sell off your Dobyns and move on. The Fury costs $110 new and the St Croix Avid X costs $210, nearly double. I would suggest that any rod, from any of the major manufacturers, should be better if they cost twice as much. Yes the Axid X will have a more expensive blank and essentially be a better rod compared to the Fury. Now which model is totally up to you.

What is your budget for the rod?

Rumors are rumors. I bet before Ranger disappears Triton would become history like Stratos. Going by history I seriously doubt Stratos would be sold off. These are not the first boat companies Johnny Morris has purchased and destroyed. ProCraft was purchased just to steal its improved technology and to eliminate it as competition. That is how the Nitros were improved years ago. Right now he has two major brands to make money off of, and really does not care which one you buy. Just my 2 cents.

No one answered because no one had one. I am curious what did you wish to know so badly? I have owned 11 boats, 3 were brand new and I have never found anything in the manuals that was so boat specific that the original manual was needed. Are you looking for some specific info? I bet if you just ask a question or two a member here will know the answer. Of course electrical schematics would be boat specific, but none of my original owners manual had any of them in it.

sounds about right

did he say anything about the vt19

Absolutely! Call and talk to Jeff White or one of the other guys in sales. Tell them you are serious about taking home a boat. Tell them you have never run a Triton nor a Xpress. Line up the opportunity to run both. You will see exactly how much different a VT19 with a 90 ( max hp is a 150) and the Xpress with its 150 (max is 200)are. Neither boat is max hp and both are equipped with the more "standard" engine package. The Triton is more like my Lowe. It is called a Mod V design. It will never get up and run like the Hyper-Lift hull. Pay attention to fit and finish and comfort things like the seating and storage compartments on each. Ignore the fact you are comparing a 2007 to a 2015, as both brand's new boats are almost identical in their hulls as these are. The number out there is 865-375-7227. They are located in Harriman TN, just minutes from the Clinch River. That is part of Watts Bar Lake.

Okay that is a healthy budget to get a nice machine. I suggested Bunch because I have dealt with them personally. The owner went out of his way to help me when he did not have to. My next boat will more than likely be from there. I also suggested Bunch because of their location. They are not too far from you. They have a good supply of used boats most times. Also you get the benefit of them being a dealer for Ranger boats, Triton boats, and Tracker boats. So they have plenty of new boats in stock to consider as well. I am going to say it this way, and of course there will be guys I will upset with the statement but it is true. There are several premium aluminum hulls out there that perform much more like a fiberglass boat. I am not talking "custom" ones, just ordinary factory boats. Xpress, with its Hyper-Lift hull is one of them. That is an all welded, true stepped pad hull. It performs much more like a glass hull. On BIG water today, the answer may be a Lund Pro V Bass with its long respected hull design. Of course that is a much higher priced boat fully equipped. The next level of performance comes from companies like CrestLiner boats. These too are out of your budget, but there are guys competing in the BASS Elite series or FLW out of these tin rigs. Next you get to the Ranger, Triton, Lowe, Alumacraft, Sea Ark or War Eagle, even G3 and, Trackers. Many of these boats can handle local tournament duty, as well as have good electronics, power poles, high power trolling motors etc. None will run with that Xpress. i say all of that and fish out of a 2010 Lowe 17 1/2 and it has a 70# 24 volt tm, on board charge, good upgraded electronics etc. and I could easily compete in many local tournaments, but that 17 footer is limited to 75 hp not 1115 or 150. I hope this gives you some kind of understanding of how good a deal that Xpress is and also you would be able to compare it to some new boats there as well.

On my spinning combos I use Berkley FireLine Original in 14 pound test in flame green. It is equal to 6 pound mono in diameter. I tested lots of lines and found it worked well for me. I always load a half a spool of Stern Clear Blue first then attach the Fireline with a double Uni knot. I save money using the mono backing ( it costs about 3 cents a yard). I choose the braid because it handles very nicely on all my spinning reels and because of the strength to diameter and heightened sensitivity it gives me. I mostly fish the tidal waters of the Chesapeake bay where we have all kinds of junk in the water, including old boat wrecks, rebar, and barnacles on pier pilings. That is some rough stuff to fish around. So I add a 5 to 6 foot leader made up of green P Line CXX in 8 pound test. It breaks around 16 pounds and again I like the uni ti uni knot. That setup has great strength and resistance to being cut by whatever I am fishing around. Interestingly I a equally successful while I fish super clear water in the Tennessee lakes I travel to. i was introduced to this setup on a guided trip by a FLW pro and have adopted it for over 7 years. On my baitcasters you would find some line&leader setups on some of my rigs, mostly bottom contact stuff. It does save on cutting back on your braid. On moving baits I usually run copoly, fluoro coated, or a complete fluoro line like a P LIne Halo. On these there is no need to run a leader.

The Sierra is a totally different blank than a Fury or Champion (either Champ series) It is a slower action blank. My wife has a 705SF Sierra for a frog/heavy jig rod. My frog rod is a Champion XP DC705C. The specs are very close but hers does have a slower tip. Yes the price is worth the upgrade for feel and components. However I would put one in my hand before pulling the trigger since you are already familiar with the Fury and Champs. She loves hers and I love mine. If my boat could hold rods over 7 foot my choice would have been a DC 735C for heavier jigs and frogs. Honestly there are lots of techniques I would consider using a Sierra for, but flipping, frogging pitching I would save my money and get the Champion xp 765 or 766 flip stick. Now we may see a Tackle Warehouse spring sale and then maybe you catch something on sale, or living where you live I would talk to the tackle store up at North East and see what kind of a deal he would make you. When I was in there recently their stock of rods was low and he was going to have to order some soon.

Originally I bet Gary Loomis did not fall in love with them. Now that Shimano is involved with G Loomis, I bet the idea of launching a complete line with them would be too costly to be approved.

What you are not understanding and what many are trying to explain to you is this. You own a Dobyns Fury. Its closest comparable rod would be a Mojo Bass rod. Are going to step up to an Avid or Avid X for sensitivity and power? If so than consider a Dobyns series that is closest to the Avid/ Avid X rod and in a Dobyns that would be a Champion XP series rod. If you want the best jig rod in that series then look at a Dobyns Champion XP DC 744C. I have heard Gary speak about that rod for fishing jigs and it is one of his favorites. You can choose a slip grip or full cork handle depending on your preference. You could do the trade up, or you can simply go get yourself a ST Croix Avid or Avid X. One thing that comes along with any Dobyns rod is great customer service. You can call Dobyns and many times Gary himself or his son Richard will talk rods with you personally. I have had many written and phone conversations with those two gentlemen. I believe you said you waiting on some kind of info from St Croix. Okay!

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Where the damage begins is with the small forage fish and young of the year. That vegetation that will be killed would have been a place for the young bass and the smaller forage fish to hide and grow up. You can expect you will have some better size fish for a little while but in the end with a limited forage base you will end up with stunted predator fish. It is a shame state after state makes these same idiotic mistakes. Northern Virginia anglers battle Yuppie land owners that buy property around county recreational lakes and reservoirs all the time. The Yuppies buy their place nearby these waters that were built with county taxes and then want domain over them to the exclusion of those county residents whose taxes built them. So usually the anglers get into community battles.

You probably give up 5 mph on the top end, but even a new one says 150 to 200 max.

Everything is illegal in Cali except for giving your entire income to them, they know best! Get used to it OR get out! Many others are.

Lets get more specific. What brands are you interested in the most? What is your budget? How big an engine does your dream boat have on it? How far are you willing to travel? Would you consider looking at these.They are lokated near Knoxville TN ( I know you want it in your backyard, but... https://bunchmarine.com/Power-Boats-Outboard-Triton-VT-19-2007-Harriman-TN-b264e55f-6276-46de-986b-a83200dd2749 They are asking $13,995 and it has an upgrade 24 volt 82 pound trolling motor, some electronics added to it and a stereo when you are tubing and playing with the kids. I also personally have dealt withthis dealer and they are awesome to deal with. Next they have a boat I would love to bring home. Look at this one. It definitely fits the bill for "Upgraded". https://bunchmarine.com/Power-Boats-Outboard-Xpress-X19-2015-Harriman-TN-c6bf0374-df94-40f4-93c6-a8620144b14e They are asking $24,995 and that rig is probably priced $15,000 below what a new one equipped similarly would go for. Good Luck on your search.

The cranks are fine but do not just throw them. I live here on the Chesapeake Bay, so I fish the tidal Potomac, and the Upper Bay. Frequently we catch bass deeper than 20 feet. I would add a few baits like Silver Buddies and larger spoons as well. A bait that has long lost its favor, but still works, is slow rolling a BIG spinnerbait, like 1/2, 3/4 or 1 ounce baits with big blades. Woo Davies used to kill bass just slow rolling a big heavy bladed spinnerbait. Larger paddletail swimbaits like a Reaction Innovations Big Dipper can be slowly swam along, allowed to die and flutter, then quickly snapped and retrieved. That technique can cover some of that water you want to fish as well.

I spent 5 years living less than 2 miles above that spot. Contact two places for tackle suggestions. First is Riverfront Campgrounds. Believe me they know what that river is doing before the gauge does, they are at ground zero in Duncannon. Johnny was the man that built up the business. He carries some Penrod Specials ( custom grubs) and some other popular tackle in his store. I suggest rigging then weedles. Susquehanna Fishing Tackle is another great source. Mike, George and his family live on that water. Call and ask for some assistance. They are more than happy to help you and if needed they ship all around the country. Lastly check out Ken Penrod's Life Outdoors Unlimited. He has articles and fishing reports that detail what is going on normally. I know he uses the tubes from Riverfront Campground, and Mizmo tubes as well as Case plastics while fishing up there.

Let's turn this around and start with your interest in the tournament fishing. Here is the way to start. Go find out about your local bass. There is several options. In many places around the country Kayak fishing clubs are popping up. They are just as fun as any other and if you go this way you can get offshore at minimal cost. Fishing with others will help you learn to outfit your boat to suite your style of fishing and comfort. Option two is to find a local bass club and go as a rider on someone else's bass rig. The best all around starter bass boat is a 17 to 19 foot aluminum "tin rig" This is something you could save up towards or look into after college. While you are in college there may be a bass club there as we

Since you live on our Eastern shore I would make plans to go kayak fishing for a half day with a guide that specializes in guided yak trips. I think I told you about him before. The company he owns rents them, he guides out of them and he can advise you on methods to outfit them. He also sells a brand as well. He specializes in back river trips on the Eastern shore rivers. He also runs some trips out to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge! Insane in my eyes but... I believe you could get more experience in a half day with him than any other way. After that I would contact a few kayak suppliers on the Eastern Shore and see when they will be sponsoring some on water demo days. Go paddle a bunch of boats before you spend bigger money. The one thing I have learned in owning many bass boats none play the same. Test drive them first. Then you can decide which one suits your fancy. A yak in your area is a great boat to access some of the less pressured waters and you may find bass that never see a lure. It would fish the lakes over there, plenty of smaller ponds and rivers as well.