[m2mannina]

I fish 36-42” normally. It kinda depends on water depth for me. Consider where your bait will be relative to the bottom. Most times the fish are hanging just above the bottom if not on it. 3 foot leader in 4 feet of water puts your bait right in front of them. Under birds I’ll go 24”

[m2mannina]

I caught limits at T butte on Thursday. The 3 spots I posted are the best . #1 being the best. The only thing is you have to get there before the guides. You need to be there by 6 am waiting on daylight. If not there will be 3 guides there. I think that is a solid spot if you want to make that run. It’s some what protected from the north wind so hopefully the water is able to clear up overnight.

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[m2mannina]

14# Sunline FC sniper FC for me. It works good for me and I’m not changing.

[m2mannina]

I have a 75AH on a 25’ Bayboat with a 36V PP move TM. I can fish two full days and still be in the 60-70% range. I don’t even check it anymore. I just go fishing. It’s definitely one less thing to worry about. I have the ProGuide brand. It’s on the expensive side. I had a hard time with this purchase bc I wanted something cheaper. I just couldn’t bring myself to go the cheaper route due to stories of electrical fires from the earlier lithium batteries. I understand it could happen with any brand. It just gave me piece of mind going with a more expensive battery. Maybe I got a higher quality with the higher cost, but then again who knows.

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[m2mannina]

I have the bigger bait itch also. I’ll be throwing bigger baits this fall to see if I can catch bigger fish.

[m2mannina]

That’s a good assortment.

You’re right about the lighter jigs. They don’t fall fast enough to impart any action on a paddle tail. The 1/16oz is most effective under a popping cork. I like using it with a ghost minnow to imitate a shrimp at this time of year. I noticed you have some yellow mouth jigs in there. Not sure what size you have. I have some 3/8oz with a 4/0 hook. The 4/0 hook is too big IMO for a matrix. The hook is too far to the back which impedes some tail action. The death grip with the 3/0 is the sweet spot for the smaller paddle tails.

I’m also not a huge fan of taking the baits out of the bag. I find the color dulls on the baits faster out of the bag. I can’t tell you if that is a good or bad thing. Just an observation of mine.

[m2mannina]

I agree. I know there aren’t many members from my area on here, but there are some. I made a few reports. Not as detailed as some. Only BC I’m not a huge detail guy. If a question were asked to me about something in my report, I’d happily provide more details. Only @Devin has ever given a reply. Maybe the members on here from my area are more experienced than me, IDK. It would definitely make it better with more engagement. I’m willing to help even the newest of new with anything I can.

[m2mannina]

One more try at $125.

[m2mannina]

I’m open to reasonable offers. This thing is just sitting and needs a new owner.

[m2mannina]

Garmin inreach mini 2 or 3! The 2’s are on sale bc the 3’s just came out not long ago.

[m2mannina]

Nothing shabby about that trip. Seems like you learned something which is most important. Getting up early is key right now. It’s not as important in the deeper water but very relevant now. I fished out there on the 3rd. Pretty much same playbook as yours. The fish are deep right now and will be for the next month with this high river water and heat. It is sure nasty out there.

We had 75 by 9am probably in the same area as yall fished.

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[m2mannina]

I have 2 Simrad NSS4s and like them. They have the new Neon operating system which is lightning fast. Zero lag when zooming in or out. Simrad and Lowrance are both made by the same company and use the same 3&1 transducer. Side imaging is really good on it as it would be with the HDS. If you want the latest and greatest, I believe Lowrance will have the new operating system at some point in the near future. So you can fork up some coin and get the new model or get the older model at a good discount.

[m2mannina]

There is no minimum for me. I fish when I can fish, catching is just a bonus. Tough conditions force me try new things and new areas. I always use it as a learning experience. I enjoy being on the water no matter how tough the conditions are.

[m2mannina]

I just got a mini 3 for my dad. More for the SOS feature and call center if anything. All he has to do is hold down the SOS button and the call center should do the rest his coordinates

[m2mannina]

He definitely has a water intrusion problem or filled up and got water from the gas station. Gas with ethanol will absorb water from the atmosphere, but not that quick. I’d also like to note that yes non ethanol gas may sit longer and may not be as “fresh” but you have to think of the much longer shelf life of it vs ethanol.