I’m hoping for a cleanup of model lines and updated/improved revo for 2025. Time will tell I guess. Linked is a recent interview with their new marketing director. At the end there is a hint at new stuff for 2025.

https://kayakanglermag.com/stories/people/james-mcbeath-hobie/?utm_source=Kayak+Angler+Magazine&utm_campaign=2b6ecf126b-hobie-july2024&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-b9b3c2b325-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&ct=t(hobie-july2024)&mc_cid=2b6ecf126b&mc_eid=65ef766026

I just bought a bunch of hooks from Mustad. They had a 35% off for the 4th of July. Discount code was freedom. Triple grips are a really good treble hooks but they don’t have them in bulk. There are others in bulk though.

I would be running the battery straight to the FF, no voltage regulator wanted. Hoping that the higher voltage will keep the unit powered for longer before reaching the low voltage cutoff.

https://www.fishing.net.nz/fishing-advice/how-to/salting-baits/#:~:text=After%2024%20hours%20or%20so,become%20firm%2C%20rubbery%20and%20dry.

This guys says it works.

Bushy

In the past I’ve thrown some baits in a bag with salt that I use for brining smoked fish.

I read the article. I’ve been paying something like $10 per pound for fancy salt at the grocery store. I just went to a big box store and bought “pool salt” 40lb for $8. I’m trying a dry brine/salt cure on some freezer burned anchovies as we speak following those instructions. I’m interested to see what happens.

Has anyone tried using either a 14v or 16v or higher for their fishfinder?

The bassboat guys have started doing that with high powered electronics (forward sonar and such) and it allegedly lasts longer and provides a better signal. Its probably mostly marketing, but I’m interested in the idea of a longer running ff battery since I’ve upgraded mine to a 9 inch screen.

Most new electronics can handle higher voltage inputs so I was mostly wondering about real world experiences.

Attached is a chart from a battery mfg so I have no way of certifying the info, but it’s an interesting chart.

Big big big baits (seriously you probably can’t use one big enough). You have the swimbait idea right, but maybe look into some of the monster sized glide baits.

Some big stripers have come from the American River during the Shad run. That’s not a coincidence, they’re eating the 12+ inch Shad.

While the bulk of the stripers tend to go back and forth between the salt and river there always seem to be some giants caught in the river almost all year.

Bump for anyone wanting or trying to sign up for AOTY

Hi John

What a great deal.  I hope you delay the sale for the next six months.  As I prepare to move, I realize that it is not the right time to purchase more toys.  I have been selling stuff to reduce items before the move.  Last Sunday, I sold all my fly fishing gear for $1,070 to a new fly fisherman.

Paul

Going thru rods and tackle next. I think I have over 50 rods that I have collected over a lifetime of fishing