I haven't yet. I have read about some using carpeting. I am going to try some mover's plastic wrap that should be easy to put on and take off and shouldn't interfere with the TS. Thanks.

I have a new boat with a Yami 150. I have decided to use a transom saver for my long drives. The downside is taking paint off the lower unit.

Anyone have any tips for protecting the lower unit while towing?

I was walking through Cabelas last night and was casually picking up different rods. I pick up a Kistler LTA he63APC and noticed that it was marked down from $229 to $159.....I do not know why. They had an identical rod on the shelf for $229. One of the guys in the dept asks me if I need help and no...

I was walking through a local tackle shop tonight and found a Fenwick S Glass 7' rod. What shocked me was the description on the blank: "for store demonstration only".

It seemed like a very soft rod. I don't think Fenwick is making S glass rods anymore. Anyone ever fished with a fenglass S glass?

I need boat insurance. Anyone have specific companies that they have good experiences with? I want someone that actually pays on their claims not just good at collecting my premiums. So far Progressive is cheaper than my local agent but I have never dealt with them to know if they stand behind their...

Where did you mount your antenna? I have a bimini top and I couldn't come up with a good place for the antenna that wouldn't be in the way, so I thought I would try a handheld. I may end up going with a fixed at some point.

After some research, I went with a Icom handheld, 6 watt, which should work for the lakes I will be on. Cabelas has them on sale right now.

I have been thinking about putting a radio in my new boat. I have kids that will be using the boat a lot the next few years and I thought it might help if someone got hurt or if I got in trouble.

What type of radios are you putting on your fishing boats? Are you using a handheld or installing?

I have an old Quantum Graphite 6'6" MM rod that is about 15 yrs old and was made in the USA. There is no additional info on the rod. Were the old graphite rods made different than todays? Could this rod be a blend of glass and graphite? I am assuming that todays rods are stronger. I like the rod but...

I am thinking about getting a glass rod for deep cranking. Both Powell and Lamiglas has a glass 7' ft cranking rod. I have a Powell rod but I have not seen the Lamiglas. Can anyone tell me how they compare? Both are around the same price but I have not seen either model. Any information would be app...

Thanks for the heads up. Cabelas is great about returns, so if I have a problem, I will get my money back and move on.

I was in Cabelas tonight in Olathe. They have last years silver E600 PT 6:2:1 discounted from $160 down to $89.99. I didn't really need another reel right now but....it was on sale They have 5-6 left FWIW.

I really do appreciate everyones help. I have to travel a bit this week for work and when I get back I will figure out what to get the boys. I have to say though there are a couple of rods that some have mentioned that really have me thinking. Again thanks.

Questor, I understand what you are saying. Actually, we already have mostly lower priced stuff. I have an eagle claw rod that I got when I was 12 and still fish with it. I just wanted to give them some better stuff that will hold up and last from some hard fishing......I understand that I am spoilin...

I am getting my 2 teenage sons new baitcasting outfits. I am planning on getting them St. Croix rods, probably Avids. I think they are great rods and should last them a long time. They will be fishing mostly lakes and most of that will be on a clear water lake(Table Rock). What length rods would you...