At least you got to fish this weekend! Ive been looking at hard water for what seems like an eternity, and by all accounts its been a pretty mild winter.
schodackbassman wrote:Never wet or cold when fish like that are hitting!I didnt realize just how wet it was until I started peeling off rain gear to get in the truck! Really was an amazing day of fishing.
Negative nancy wrote:Put em back? Both of those are females that havent spawned yet.Nope……had the whole family over for a fish fry and caviar.I guess I should have mentioned that this was a pre-fishing trip for a tourney, and that I was by myself. I put these two lovely ladies in the livewell until I could talk someone at the ramp into taking a few photos for me (trying to hold two lively behemoths and snap selfies turned out to be impossible). I then promptly put the boat back in the water and idled the 100 yards to put them back in the cove they came out of, just like each of the other large pre-spawn females I caught throughout the day.Will be sure to add the footnote “*no fish seen in these photos were harmed in any way” in future big fish photos…LOL
Negative nancy wrote:Glad you fish somewhere its understood.I dont.It isnt understood in my neck of the woods either Ward. It can really frustrate when you see a guy with 3 or more of these big ladies on a stringer hanging from the side of their boat. I however, enjoy catching them again. I usually hit this small lake once or twice a year (its out in the middle of nowhere and only 600ish acres) and every trip Ive made has resulted in at least one 5lber. Its kindof a well kept secret in this neck of the woods and I feel like I should do my part to keep it going as an incredible fishery.I was just giving you a hard time!
MossBoss,I recently had the opportunity to squeeze a brand new 2014 Eyra into the confines of my garage and I jumped all over it. Boat is a 2014 Eyra with a 225 ProXS and is one of last years show special configurations. I picked her up from Sherms just 3 days prior to the IA Bass Nation touney out of Prairie the beginning of May and got to grind through engine break in running lock to lock on the Upper Mississippi. When I finally got to where I could run her wide open throttle I was shocked. The picture below shows speed with all my gear, me solo, and about 20 gallons of gas running down river.For the tournament I decided to lock up and there were several 250 equipped rigs that got to see my 225 run by. I know that there are those folks out there that are hesitant to purchase a 20 boat that is rated for a 250 with only a 225 on it, but there were quite a few guys the first morning that might have had second thoughts to that line of thinking. That morning running up river with a full tank of gas and a partner and all his gear (he may have been 150 soaking wet lol) we saw speeds that were north of 75 mph. In regards to the Eyra being a drivers boat I agree 100%. Over 71 you really have to drive this boat. Although its much easier with a partner than it was solo.The afternoon of the first day winds came up from the south and running back down the main channel was less than pleasant. The Eyra handles rougher water with ease and doesnt beat the crap out of you doing it. I have not had the opportunity to run in a Caracal, Cougar, or Puma, but this boat handles the rough stuff better than any other rig Ive been in. Granted I did get the chance to crawl around a new Caracal and the front deck is HUGE, and if I was limited on garage space I would look at that over another of the premium boats. The price point is pretty close to a standard Eyra, Puma ftd, or Cougar ftd so I would be hard pressed to choose it over one of the 250 equipped rigs at similar option levels.That being said, I probably live a little further south than you do, but I get up to pools 9/10 several times a year and would love to take you for a ride and let you crawl around in an Eyra if you are so inclined. Also feel free to PM me if you are interested in the options on my rig and about what I paid for her.Good luck with your decision,MikeLast edited by Hmrtime74 on May 29th, 2015, 3:03 am, edited 1 time in total.
MeanV2 wrote:ike, you wear that Sabre out! LOL!! I got no room to talk Dan,I managed to put almost the exact same number of hours you had put on her before she got a return visit to Wabash. Hopefully we both keep our current rigs a smidge longer! Mike
Basscatdreams wrote:That HDS 9 is too small for that boat. You need a 12. Ill pm you my address and take that 9 off your hands…lol. great looking ride…..BCDIll make you a deal…..if I get lucky enough to qualify for the state team (and the lowrance discout) this year, I will be certain to send you the first pm regarding upgrades.Ill tell my wife Im getting old and the 9s are hurting my eyes…Mike
SOLD.
Email Sent John. Drop Shot rod sold pending funds.
Anytime John! And I sure hope to make it this year!Remaining Rods – Sold Pending funds!
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