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Glen, I’m thinking the lake should be in better shape this fall since Truman is so full, I believe winter pool will be later this year. We’ll see what happens

We’ll get there one way or another, thanks and good Fishin.

I was all planned for a vacation this week, the wife and I along with some friends to shell knob, Got set up with some new big boy equipment as bill calls it, then I had to have my knee operated on, meniscus, thinking I should be able to get out by the last week in September, I hope.

I got the two I needed and am happy with them. Protect your investment

A big congratulations are definitely in order

I bought 2 new birds also and am thinking about the graph glass. From what I’ve read they are worth it

Not that I agree but thought I would share, seen this the Other day. My plan is to buy the Ultrex this winter with the DI transducer built in,

Despite what one hears about the bbc board, you can get a lot of great knowledgeable information on the Humminbird sonar forum, particularly from Wayne Purdue. I have installed a helix 10 di up front and helix 10 si at the helm, haven’t had a chance to use them yet but have received all the information on how to use them through the bbc board. The Technological Angler through you tube gives a lot of understanding on your settings through many videos all in aiding ones understanding of how to use these units.

I changed out to a 3 bank charger, I have a dual pro for sale, have had it about 4-5 years, works great, these are not a throw away chargers, they can be repaired if problems occur, asking $100 dollars if anyone around St. louis area and surrounding counties are interested.

Nothing better than spending the night out night fishing, peace and quiet and good fish, problem is changing my time pattern over from working hours, need about 3-4 days to adjust, getting older isn't for sissy's. LOL

sent a pic yesterday, did you get it?

I have a comfortroll recessed tray I am looking to get rid of, new one sells for $130. I bought the new deluxe so I can upgrade to the Ultrex. It’s in great shape, would like to get $50. Anyone interested, here in Washington Mo. Send a PM if interested

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) announces that Cesar Rodriguez of Carthage is now the state record-holder for hybrid striped bass after catching a 21-pound, 11-ounce fish at Lake of the Ozarks May 19. Rodriguez used the pole-and-line method. Though the fish breaks Missouri’s previous hybrid striped bass record of a 20-pound, 8-ounce fish, set in 1986 at the Lake of the Ozarks, Rodriguez wasn’t that surprised when he reeled in the bass. “It was just a normal day out fishing,” Rodriguez said. “Last year I caught a 24-pound hybrid in Oklahoma, but I couldn’t find a game warden to confirm it. So, this catch didn’t come as a surprise that it was a record-breaker.” The fish’s weight was verified on a certified scale at MDC’s Roaring River Hatchery in Cassville. The hybrid striped bass is the sixth state-record fish caught this year. Rodriguez mounted his prize fish, and said he is planning to catch another that will top his even-larger Oklahoma catch. Missouri state-record fish are recognized in two categories: pole-and-line and alternative methods. Alternative methods include: throwlines, trotlines, limb lines, bank lines, jug lines, spearfishing, snagging, snaring, gigging, grabbing, archery, and atlatl. For more information on state-record fish, visit the MDC website at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Zxr. NEWSROOM Nature Notes

patlock, what do you think of the set up you have, it is exactly what I have decided to get for the Champion. As far as your SI transducer, did you have to go with the Transducer Shield & Saver spring back bracket on your rig or were you able to use the shield and wedge on the set back or jack plate?

Has anyone used the top water rod from witch doctor rods Surman 50G.