MN Fisher

Way more than I've ever sped - my old runabout would hit 43 on a good day per the paddlewheel speedometer it had. Bass Trek tops out at 24 per gps.

I'd like to see testing and licenses like for road vehicles. Back when the numbers and HP were lower it wasn't such a big deal, but given the speeds and quantity of boats out there, I think licensing the 'drivers' should be the way to go. More enforcement of the rules as well.

A lot of 'Canucks' came down here for acting....two off the top of my head are Shatner and Doohan (Trek's Kirk and Scotty)

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Popped out for a couple hours on the bank...only took the jig/bobber rig and a selection of 1" and 2" plastics. 1 Black Crappie 3 Bluegill 1 Pumpkinseed 1 dink Bass - questionable if it'd score or not. At least I got a line wet - but I'm paying for it now...ankle is killing me.

The Aird-X is head-and-shoulders better than the Laguna...I know, I've owned both. Dumped the Laguna soon as I could, but still have 2 Aird-X rods in my arsenal despite having Mojo Bass and Victorys in there.

Let's see....in order 1973 Plymouth Cuda 1962 Chevy C-10 1973 Dodge Coronet Custom Wagon 1967 Dodge Dart GT convertible 1974 Pontiac Ventura 1976 Dodge Charger SE 1979 Chrysler Cordoba 1981 Dodge Diplomat 1982 Dodge Mirada 1984 Jeep Cherokee 1998 Chevy 1500 Work Truck (only new purchase) 2001 Chevy 1500 LS

I haven't ordered from them - but they're legit. Been doing business since the 70s...purchased by Northern Tool and Equipment in 2012 - and they're based here in the Twin Cities.

Either, but I'm still more 'fluid' with spinning gear having over a decade more experience with that than casting gear. My PBs (listed in my sig) were all caught on spinning gear.

With the way the Esox around here steal baits...not something I could afford to lose....if I could afford it. Good luck with it, man.

Probably cause it's a 13 strand braid as opposed to an 8 strand. 832 is my primary go-to. I've tried Smackdown and the improvement in castability isn't worth the extra cost. I'm also checking out Spro 8x this year...so far it's good...just have to compare it to my tried-and-true 832.

I went from the Boomerang snip to the Cuda Micro Scissors...much prefer them

My current frog reel is a Fuego CT-XS - 8.1:1 - with 50# Sufix 832

Print the download on 8.5x11 paper - 100% size. This is an accurate size chart for quite a few lure items - single hooks, trebles, split rings, etc. https://www.jannsnetcraft.com/sizing-chart

I did that when I was a kid - not now-a-days....at least not straight from the lake. I have one of these in my med-kit...just in case.

Check all connections between the Echomap and the battery - not just the plug at the end...to me, it sounds like something is loose somewhere in the run. That includes checking any switches and the fuse box.

That's okay long as you do what I did when rebuilding the trailer for Bass Trek. Untreated 2x4, 2 coats of oil-based Varathane before tacking on the carpet and installing the brackets.

I use a spinning rig for all my skipping - still haven't gotten the hang of skipping with a BC. 7' MH/F rod, 2500 reel, 20# braid lets me horse them out...I'm fishing pretty much the same type of waters as Gim.

I always knew you were a giant among bass anglers, Katie.

Dunno which reviews - line/lure ratings put it right at a Medium compared to other brands/lines. I have a FR703SF and in using it, it seems to be rated correctly.

Causes the CA (super glue) to instantly set rather than having to wait 20-45-90 seconds.

Partially - but also going lighter on my regular finesse rig...just dropping from 10# to 8# on that one.

Forward Facing Sonar Garmin Livescope and Lowrance ActiveTarget are the two biggies.

Shakey Heads, Jig Worms, Free Rig, Split-Shot Rig, Weighted Soft Swimbaits, Underspins. Rod is a St Croix Mojo Bass (pre-Trigon edition) 7'1" M/F with a Shimano Miravel 2500 loaded with 14# Spro 8X braid to 10# Seaguar InvizX leader.

^ What he said...though my M/F for shakey, jig-worms, etc also has a 2500 reel on it.