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Nathan

40# mono leader. Clarke spoons work well trolling. Rig them up with a small feather duster or king duster about 3' in front of the spoon. Depending on how deep and how fast you want to fish you probably need a trolling weight about 8-10' in front of all of this. 1 or 2 oz. is probably sufficient for...

Close the bail by hand before starting to wind the handle. Also make sure you have at least an 1/8" between the top of the line on the spool and the spool rim. A couple more guides is a good thing as long as they are aligned on the rod correctly. Most commercial rods don't have enough guides. I...

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Nathan

I have a decent sized console on my bay boat, but that is the way I went as well. I love the clean look it leaves. All you have visible outside the console is the RAM Mic. Many of the online discount marine electronics places have the PS1000 for a little over $100, so good price as well.

Nathan

You might want to report that fish kill. Fish Kill Hotline and Online Report Form

Looks like fun. I've caught some really good fish in golf course ponds over the years, including a 9lb. 3oz. largemouth. What's up with the bream in picture #4. It's missing a tail. Looks like you got several nice stumpknockers as well.

Nathan

Sounds like either a bearing or the anti-reverse bearing. Easy enough to tear it apart then clean and oil all of them. Clean the bearings in a film container with lighter fluid then dry and oil with a low viscosity oil. The anti-reverse bearing needs grease. Let me know if I can help.

Nathan

Sorry, just saw this. Sent you an email.

Nathan

I have a manual jackplate on my Gheenoe that is easily adjustable while on the water. I've seen some guys spot weld a ratcheting wrench to the adjusting nut so they can reach back and do it on the fly. The Gheenoe only has a 15hp motor though. With larger engines it isn't feasible to adjust a manual...

I have a CMC ML-65 manual jackplate that I'll make someone a real good deal on. Won't fit on my Bayboat because the hydraulic steering ram hits the transom when tilting the engine.

Nathan

Has anyone ever had any work done at Tri-State Marine between Tallahassee and Midway? I drive by there almost daily and have been wondering if they do good work.

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Nathan

Try an albright knot. Instructions are on the little paper inside the Powerpro box. 25-30 wraps of the braid on the mono is what you need.

Nathan

Inflatable PFD's are great for this reason. Comfortable to wear and provide more flotation than your average non-inflatable. I have a pouch on mine that holds 3 aerial flares, whistle, signal mirror, and a dye pack.

Nathan

I've mostly used braid for the past 4-5 years. 8, 10, and 15# Sufix Performance Braid is my choice now for inshore duty. For heavier stuff I use a mix of Sufix and Tuf-Line. I've never had a problem with the knots in braid that many speak of. Closing the bail by hand and not just turning the handle ...