I bought a brand new 2026 Tracker Targa v18 less than a month ago and it is persistently leaking water. Bass Pro is telling me it’s normal, but I don’t think so.
Video 1- 45 minute ride after verifying with the Bass Pro Manager the bilge was empty.
Video 2 (in comment) - after plugging the live well intakes, 20 minutes on the water.
Is this normal for a brand new boat?!?!
New Ollies Haul.
Got me some new baits that got my attention and would love to try also that mini rebel Popper is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen (the light baits are for other combos) still couldn’t resist to how cute is
This baitcaster caught my attention and the fact that the reel handle its on the left seal the deal for me. The thing is im not 100% sure how to set it up so i turn to you, my fellow anglers. I would like to know how would you setup this combo.
graphite 6’6” medium fast
8 - 17 lbs
Gear ratio 6.1:1
Im trying to decide between the Daiwa Tatula X TW 100 vs Fuego CT.
Im confused because they are both listed as $150 MSRP on Daiwas sight, and the only difference i can see in their comparison chart is the fuego has a bit more drag, and insignificant ratio difference.(7:3:1 vs 7:1:1)
Does anyone know whats the real difference or have recommendations on choosing 1 vs the other?
Googan Squad is having a site wide sale. Anything worth picking up?
-JDM Certate 2500 w/ Orochi XX Whipsnake
Wacky rigs/weightless worms
-JDM SLX70 MGL 7 gear w/ Levante Perfect Pitch
Frogs/heavy texas rigs
-JDM Antares ‘25 7 gear w/ NRX+ 873CRR
Jigs/texas rigs
-JDM Bantam 7 gear w/ Champion Extrem HP 7’ H
Texas rigs
-USDM Bantam 6 gear w/ P5 Destroyer Madbull
Moving baits
-JDM Metanium ‘20 7 gear w/ Expride 6’10 M
Jerkbaits/weightless plastics
-Curado 300 w/ Fury swimbait 7’9 MH
Glides/magdrafts/northern/muskie/catfish
-Emcast 3000 w/ Whiskerseeker Cats and Carp 7’ spinning
Catfish/bottom fishing
-Ambassadeur C3 5500 w/ Hellcat 7’6 MH
Catfish/bottom fishing
Your boy is done buying shit! Using this stuff till it breaks, with maintenance of course.
BG 5000 bought off facebook, cleaned and regreased/oil. Even after cleaning it sounds aweful and doesnt spin freely.
Hitting the lake tomorrow but my reel needs oil and grease BAD. This is the only thing close to me that’s available.
Megabass giant dog x. I've never used a walking bait until this season and man frogs are great for the slop but this thing is amazing. Hook up ratio is great, action is phenomenal, they cast a mile, and the little bit of rattle is the chefs kiss. Reaching almost 20 bass in the last 3 outings on this lure has sold me.
I’m primarily a smallmouth fisherman, but going to kayak for stripers soon. I have my surf gear and plan on using my Okuma SST 9’9” heavy that can chuck 1/2-3oz easily. Also have an Okuma Epixor xt40s reel with 30lb braid. Use this combo for surf fishing lures mostly.
I also own a quantum smoke s3 I plan on spooling with 40 or 50lb braid. Just need a rod that can cast 1-3oz. What is a decent rod to throw this on that won’t break the bank? Not familiar with baitcasting salt rods. Most the insure stuff I find, a MH is slightly heavier than a bass MH rod.
Really don’t want to break out my 10’ 6500 spinfisher lol. Also feel that the 9’9” is a bit large to throw from a kayak as well.
So last year I was big on box to species and a couple rods for each.Then I made some smaller versions to keep in my car for catfish and trout. But I can't decide this year do I group it more together or make a box for certain rigs. Or for each lake.i only usually go to 4-6 different lakes around me.
Can’t find a model number. This is the first time I’ve ever taken a fly reel apart. It’s neat but idk what anything is. I’m a spinning/baitcast guy. If you recognize the reel model, from what I understand that would be beneficial to me figuring this out too. Any help is appreciated.
Bet this moves quite a lot and from its own weight.
Has anyone tried it yet?
Decided to switch from the Lew’s American Hero Baitcast combo to a Daiwa Aird X casting rod with a Daiwa Aird 80 reel! First time not buying a combo set as I get more comfortable with the baitcaster! Didn’t see many reviews on the reel but it seems pretty smooth. Caught a fish when I took it out for a couple minutes. The rod seems to be a step up in quality for sure. Anyone have any experience with it or the reel?
This function makes me want this watch really much!
I have a 1970s Garcia Mitchell 300 with a True Temper 7 foot fiberglass rod. It has been a great setup, but yesterday the ferrule started to slip and rotate on the lower half of the rod. I took it off, so how should I go about reattaching it? It seems the old glue has dried, so I’m assuming I have remove the old dried glue and use new glue? What type of glue?
Way too heavy to cast, and for $70 dollars, I don’t know.