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I fish places like shabbona, heidecke, lake Michigan for largemouth And pike. Where I was today my sonar read mostly 15-20 feet at about 55 degrees. The lake today was pretty clear, almost maybe 5 feet vis. The hits were shallow in the weeds right along the edge. I love using crankbaits but I...

Iv been out fishing plenty of times this year, both on my boat and shorefishing. I still havnt caught a bass off my boat. Today was the first day I actually pulled a bass up to my boat and saw it, but it got away. Its so frustrating that I need to vent here. All the boats around me usually are...

Hey boat looks great, if you dont mind me asking, which 2 lakes are those in the pictures? I have been out a few times too. Heidecke, Shabonna and the calsag. I still havnt caught a fish. Im looking for a nice lakes with launches like that.

Where is a good place to order a fish measurment sticker fpr my boat?

I've been looking for a bow mount trolling motor, and have been coming across shafts that are I think 54 inches. Is that too long to deal with on a 1436? I did the measurements and all I think I need is a 36 inch

I was wondering if anyone orders their lures and what not online. If so, from where?

Well you wont need rods if you bring a 30

Yeah I don't have insurance and im not sure about the local laws. Ill ask dnr next time they check for my fishing licence.

I was at a boat dealer today and I was looking at their mercury outboards. In the future I would really like to upgrade to a 20hp. My boat is rated to 15hp. I know the boat can handle even more because its in great shape. The price difference isnt too much. Would you go for 5 hp over the...

I just bought my first bait caster. Its the BPS tourney special with 6.6 medium heavy rod and 40lbs braid. I feel I can pull anything out with that thing. I used it for the first time today and I love bait casters now. Should be really good for catfishing.

Ok well I think I decided on an edge, what size shaft do people normally put on a 1436? I would like to go a little bigger just in case I get a bigger boat one day. I guess its either a 36 or a 45 in shaft.

Awesome reply, I don't want heavier line, I was just wondering what's ok because I have seen people doing it. I have 8lb trilene and I can barely break it when I get a snag

I have been fishing on and off for a while now, but just last year I got a little more serious about it. Its still all new to me. My reel say 8, 10, and 12 test and the rod is something similar, its a 6' medium spinning. Is it ok to use 15 or 20 lb test or do your guys stick to what the rod and...

I bought my battery from menards. Its an exide nautilus. So far an awesome battery, lasts all day and not too expensive.

Here are some more pictures. I plan on to install about the same size front deck, maybe a little longer, flush with the top so I can install a bow mount trolling motor. That way, I will have a little extra storage space between the 2 decks. Or should i just make a mount for the motor only? What...