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Welcome aboard Big! I think that we call the free standing poles out there part of the stake line. Maybe other members will correct me. There are a line of stakes from the bird rack(roughly the mouth of the St. Marks) that extend for a number of miles east to the mouth of the Aucilla River. Helps to...

LC, teach me, I am semi retired.

my .02 DOA's = pricey. I have thrown enough money around on boat ownership and a fishing addiction to draw the line on how much I will pay for a lure - especially a plastic. Now when they make them out of Kevlar I will look again. I have had some success with DOA's, but the success did not exceed or...

I have to agree with Tom. FB has worked for me. I travel the state and I have to say if I get a couple of hours - the fishing pole, tackle box, and fishbites are in the back seat. They are just damn convenient as opposed to looking for fresh bait and all that goes along with it. I have been using th...

Some of you folks are headed out on Saturday, thought I would give you my report from today. Started at 8:15 from the lighthouse til 1:15. Caught a 26.5" on the first drift at about 9:15 in 5' kept him. The next 3 hours produced 25 more trout and only 2 were under sized. let all of them go. One...

Installed MK Riptide 65AP, dual optimas, took about 6 hours - mostly to cogitate and run electrical. Will fill y'all in on next post.

Headed to St. Marks in the morning to let 'er rip. Thanks again for all the input.

made me look, very good. But I did not open, lord knows I don't need that on my pc.

Thanks CS, yes, I will be in Perry to pick up the motor anyway. Good luck at Keaton and St. Marks. Hope the water has cleared some at SM, no rain in 2 days, must be a record.

Done it. I have a Minn Kota Riptide RT 65AP I will pick up Friday. Bow mount, 24 volt, 65 Lbs thrust, 52" shaft, foot control, maximizer, auto pilot and copilot. I am really excited. I have a Blind Fastener, quick release and extra hardware in case. Will be looking for a little piece of starboa...

Great info CS, I will probably put all other electronics on the trolling battery(they are minimal - lights, depth, bilge, livewell)

Thanks for the replies, keep 'em coming. I was inclined to the Minn Kota RT 55AP, mostly because I fish by myself frequently and would like hands free navigation. http://www.minnkotamotors.com/_swf/index.asp Will I need a second battery? - I have an Interstate cranking battery, 24M-RD, 400CCA's. Sho...

1720 KW, no bow rail, want a bow mounted TM, DIY job.

Great White or Minn Kota?

Shaft length, Thrust? Will buy beverages if you want to help on a rainy saturday project. Thanks in advance.

I will note, I can launch the boat any where solo. however, I CANNOT, REPEAT, CANNOT put it back on the trailer at Indian pass without bodily injury.

Be forwarned, I am a first time boat owner, and a little picky(anal). I thought I would give a 90 day eval of the KW boat I purchased. 1720 Key WestCC Sportsman 90 HP 2 stroke Yamaha Performance single axle trailer(pvw17) USA Trail tires(made in USA!!! shocking) CG equipped Uniden handheld VHF Radio...

Last Vacation of the year. Wife and 3 kids and the boat to the Cape for a week. Saturday 7/9, Surf Fished, Whiting, silver trout, got snapped on something big, layed around. Sunday 7/10, Pulled the kids around in a tube in Eagle Harbor. Lotta Fun. Boodgie boards on the beach. Monday 7/11, 17 yo son ...