Daniel_Gig
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Barry, i have experience this exact issue, particularly in winter fishing the MRGO. I cant say ive solved the issue, but i’ve figured out some things that help.
Wet the line and both knots before pulling the knots tight.
I try not to use heavier leader line, than my main line. (thinking if it breaks, id rather the leader break so i can quickly retie.
Try swapping to a different brand of line. I was trying one brand and it was horrible. Like 100% of the time, if snagged, it would break at the uni knot causing me to have to retie a leader line.
And lastly, you can also go back to using straight mono, but honestly its tough to go back.
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Thanks for the report. Sucks about the skeg.
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Yeah I’m with Devin no special treatment. But then again every fishing shirt I have has spots on it from blood, or grease or whatever else.
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The Heavy drop is under rated…
The way i fish it is casting it out and letting it get to the bottom. Then remove slack… You can lift and lower it, bounce it, steady retrieve it… You can even just let it sit. If you google bass fishing videos on using a drop shot, they have great info… One of the best techniques is keeping the weight on bottom, and just twitch the rod enough to move the line, but not lift the weight… It gives that weightless life like action… It will entice fish to bite, similar to throwing super light jigs….. that long slow falling appearance triggers them to bite.
If im fishing in more than 10′ of water, or areas that have quick depth changes ( or im not sure), the drop shot ensures im on bottom, even if im fishing a pass with 20′ of moving water.
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While obviously it’s the boat operators fault, I have a hard time blaming them without knowing for sure. She appears to be having a bad enough time without me piling on.
You’d be surprised(probably not) how many people I watched flying thru that area today. In the dark no less… I can’t fix them. Only try to warn others
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I’ve decided to just replace the boards myself. Initially I thought I’d just re carpet them, that isn’t happening. The boards they used had knots right at the meeting edges….the left staples just laying on the boards between the carpet… wtf?! Smh
So I have a question, I’m just looking for 2”x6”x13’ boards, but what type of wood should I use? I know they make “marine wood” and pressure treated… I know they make those plastic board but they are insanely priced.
Also what are these circular bolts called? They are bolts but no head, they appear to hammer into a counter sunk hole.
Thanks in advance
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I have dual 10pp on my boat. Started with one, which was great. But with one power pole, you will still pivot. Once I added the second one, it was a huge difference.
One added benefit (depending on where you launch) is being able to use the power poles when docking to keep aft end of the boat from swinging out.
They are stupid expensive, but I’d do the 10’ again, even though I never use them that deep. Once water is over like 8’ I’m using the spot lock. make sure you consult with an expert on the mounting brackets. I installed it myself, but wasn’t aware that they sold the bracket in 2 parts, so I actually cracked the first ones since I didn’t have the braces on them (dropping them while drifting too fast).
I haven’t tried the raptors, but it’s probably worth looking at if you have minn kota products already, especially the hummingbird stuff
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I purchased a new truck in 2018, a 2017 f150 sport,2.7L eco boost, 2WD with locking differential. I have a 2020 nautic star 215xts with a F200.
The truck tows fine. The locking diff doesn’t make a big difference, in my opinion.Unless only half the ramp is slick. I got stuck in wet grass by vinots one time, like dew, not mud.
The 4Wd thing can be worked around. I.e if you launch in Delacroix use sweet water not serigne’s launch. (I launched there once and could not get back on the trailer)
What I’ve found to be more of an issue is long haul interstate driving. Truck tows fine, but you definitely know your towing… once the weight of the towed vehicle (ie boat) starts weighing more than the tow vehicle, you definitely can tell that your towing…
I want to buy an older f250/F350 to tow with. Making long trips to Florida /texas would be much less draining in a larger truck… but then I’d have another vehicle to insure and maintain… since I commute from the north shore to New Orleans, daily driving a f250 is NOT very economic.
On the same hand, don’t put too much faith in the EMPG ratings My truck showed like a combined 20ish mpg, I barely 16mpg, but I do have a heavy foot
Hope my reply of me rambling off thoughts helps .
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Thanks.
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100% on the reef thing. I see people all group the bouy but the reef isn’t that close to it
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Im talking about this…
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Ill make crude path of where im talking about…
I’ve been seeing tons of crab reports from down there lol… People filling coolers with females…. But i dont want to deal with the hassle lol.
Flounder gigging could be fun for the family… hmm
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100% agree. On going issue there. Jet ski’s boats all kinds of junk dumped there smh.
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Thanks. I thought the same thing with the weed wacker… it’s something I’m planning. My stepson is getting a little older and maybe could handle it. This isn’t one to bring the little kids on though lol. That was my initial thought, family camp on cat island, quickly realized that wouldn’t work with the bugs. The kids freak over moths, being swarmed by deer flies would’ve had us packing back in the dark or some crap lol
Honestly the deer flies were so bad I started having like an allergic reaction to so many bites. Like gnats but deer flies
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Right, someone should help. And if youre stuck on the ramp, and its busy, someone will definitely be “assisting” you right out their way lol
