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If the lake is muddy…what would you do? I assume run the lake till you find cleaner water…but say you the cleanest you can find is 1ft visibility with 48 degree water temp?

Thank you! What do you do if there are multiple places like this all over the lake…any other criteria to narrow it down? (Eg bait, water clarity, water temp…)

Just curious what it is you look for when starting out on a lake during 47-58 degree temps. Are you looking at maps before. you go to the lake and looking for topography (secondary points near flats), looking for bait near the backs of creeks, looking for points near the creek channel... Just trying to get an idea of how you start out the day... I have a friend who cruises around looking for bait before he puts a line in the water, and then I have another friend who looks for particular types of structure and when he finds it, he starts fishing...no matter what he sees on his graph or the water clarity. So just got me thinking what do most of you do during the prespawn to give yourself the highest chance of finding bass quick? Thanks

Appreciate it! Yeh, it’s a fantastic setup! But I have just found that I don’t get many times to go fish, and so when I do, I have to sit there and choose between the kayak and the boat and it just stresses me out so I figured I would just eliminate one of them. And my whole family would, shoot me if I got rid of the boat lol

Bought this new from rock outdoors! It’s the perfect, nicest pedal drive kayak you can buy! I did a ton of research before I purchased this and it is definitely the best! Had them install the boonedox landing gear! This also includes everything you need to get started! Only reason I am selling is I already have a full size boat, and I thought I would have more time to do smaller lakes…but I just don’t have the time. I had it out one time and it worked like a dream!! It was so much fun! The 106 fits perfectly in the bed of a truck and is a cinch to get in and out to the water with the landing gear. Then when in the water, it just folds right up behind the boat so there’s no extra trip back to the truck. Also comes with brand new paddle ($180) and nrf chinook life jacket ($150). Take advantage of my stupidity and rushing in to buying this without thinking it all through ha. I am in the triad area of North Carolina, and will be happy to show it to you. Let me know if you have any questions. Pickup only $2300

Thanks! Yeh, I thought about the flippin/pitchin rod. Curious how the sensitivity is on it. Looking at several models. 902c, jerkbait rod, chatterbait rod and a flippin pitchin rod (7'5H).

I have to pick a new rod from the lineup due to mine breaking. Anyone have a favorite in the new lineup? Thanks!

Had a good time! Definitely tons of bait in the backs of creeks on points. My dad and I crushed them the first day. Caught larger sizes on docks near secondary points on a jig. Thanks everyone for your help!

Thank you all! I picked up another poison adrena 6'11m just bc a local shop had one and he gave me a good deal on it. I'm going to try that and see if it works pretty good; if not, I know several other techniques I could use that rod for and will be back at the search ha. I do really want a nrx+ 842c...hard to pay that much for a moving bait rod, but I just find that NRX rods are almost always worth it. Thanks again for everyone's recommendations

Yeh, that's a good suggestion. I already have one of those lol. It's always got something else tied on though. Maybe I'll pick up a second one. I think I was going for something around the 7'2M area.

Sorry…forgot to mention…casting only. Not a fan of spinning rods. I have them and use them…but only when it’s a clear advantage to using them. Thanks!

Lost my rod that use for small swim baits today. So need to replace it. Just curious what you all are using. Thinking either NRX, Steez, GLX, or MB p5. I know you don’t have to use an ultra high end rod, but I like lightweight rods and just enjoy having that increased sensitivity. Anyone use a NRX, Steez, or something else? Let me know what you use. Thanks

Appreicate the feedback. Do you find the areas where houses/docks are less dense are more productive? For example, the western side of the lake vs the easter/Cornelius/charlotte side. Or does it not matter?

Hey, just wondering if anyone has any updated tips on lake Norman? Heading there next week. Mid lake.

Thanks! I’m going to be hopping from bass boat to kayak so trying to figure out how to sort things. Obviously can carry a lot more tackle in the boat. So trying to decide if I need to just buy all new gear and have completely separate setups, or if I can put a few 3700’s together that would work for both. Thanks for all your thoughts