HoosierFisher

Sunscreen hater here. Just don't like the way it makes my skin feel. I've got one of the hooded AFTCO sun shirts and a couple of the Magellan sun shirts. Started wearing those and a buff a couple of years ago. I've been looking into gloves but haven't pulled the trigger on any yet. Usually wear a ball cap but may transition to a wide brimmed hat. I just got a clamp on umbrella from Academy that I'm going to try attaching to my kayak seat.

Just left our local Academy. Lot of empty hooks in the fishing department, especially the plastics. Fortunately I have enough plastics to last a long time. I was looking at wacky hooks and they didn't have much aside from the weedless VMC hooks that i've found that I don't really like. Also didn't have any o rings from what I could tell. I did get a clamp on umbrella for my kayak seat for $6.

I went fishing in a new pond yesterday and was getting bit about every cast with a wacky rigged MaxScent General. I like the weight and looks of them. Scent is a bonus. Durability could be bit better but still probably better than a senko.

Same here. I try throwing a lipless or square bill sometimes but always end up switching to a t-rig or something else weedless. One exceptions is the Whopper Plopper because it floats and I just try to avoid throwing it in grass where it will snag.

I think that's BPS in general. A pack of Senkos was like $9 last time I was there. Your money will go a lot further other places.

Reminds me of when they built a new Galyan's store in Greenwood and it was closed shortly after it was taken over by Dick's. A lot of "sporting good" stores are now more appealing to soccer mom's than hunters/fisherman.

Used a BPS gift card towards an AFTCO hooded sun shirt. Added a Bass Mafia Money Bag to get free shipping. I figure I will use it to store plastics under the seat on my kayak to keep them handy.

Magellan zip off pants are great. Lightweight and water resistant. Also don't break the bank.

We got an Academy Sports in town a couple of years ago. Best big box store by far to get tackle around here. Gander Mountain closed and Dick's selection is pretty pathetic. I also like their Magellan line of gear.

Not paying a premium just because it's a certain color and has their logo on it. I enjoyed watching some of their videos individually when they actually showed fishing and fishing techniques, more so than vlogging. Rob was one of the first YouTube fishing channels that I remember watching. Now I do about anything to avoid their clickbait thumbnails and videos. I don't plan on buying their overpriced Chinese baits, so I'm not watching videos where they are pushing their product to give them views. If it gets kids into fishing, so be it. But I've moved onto other channels that I feel like I actually learn something from.

I can. Although there will be a bit of a delay due to the wrong kayak getting shipped to the shop ha.

I think every time I've tried the Ned rig I have managed to snag it on something and lose it or bend out the hook. I've had better luck with a shaky head. I'll keep trying though.

Don't have a picture, but I've got an Old Town Topwater 106 on order. It has their Double U Hull design. It has a 440lb weight capacity. Seems like a nice combination of stability and size. It's 73 lbs. So it shouldn't be too unmanageable. I considered the RS 117 but the closest dealer is around two hours away. I also read about the tracking issues with Bonafide. A local shop is an Old Town dealer. Made my decision easier not having to drive a few hours to a dealer or deal with shipping issues.

Don't have personal experience with it, but the one big con for me is the weight. The 105 is close to 90lbs. I've also read that it does not paddle well due to its size. I'm personally about to pull the trigger on an Old Town Topwater 106. It retails for $899. I would looks at it and the Bonafide RS 117. The Nucanoe Flint also looks nice for a little more money.

Academy is as well. They have the Pelican Catch 100 for $699 plus a $100 gift card. If I can get them to match Rural King's price of $599. That would sweeten the deal.