Are any SUF members other than Nathan and myself fishing the BFL on Lake Hartwell this weekend?
January 27, 2025
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Hey SUF! If money were no object, I would make this purchase. UPDATE: I will pass on this boat; it is a fantastic deal! If you are interested, let me know, and I will put you in contact with the dealer.
Currently running: 2009 Stratos 294XL (19'6", 91" beam) with 2009 Evinrude ETEC 150HO flashed to 175HP on a single axle trailer. The boat's paid off and tournament-ready.
Considering: New leftover 2023 Falcon F215 (21'5", 99" beam) with Suzuki 250SS brand new
- Dealer asking $53K
- Monthly would be $580-680 (versus $0 on Stratos)
- Interest rates are around 7-10%
- Trade-in value on Stratos: $12-20K
Main pros: Wider deck, more power, bigger fuel tank (50 gal)
Main cons: A Higher payment than wanted, 7-10% interest rate
Would you pull the trigger or keep the paid-off Stratos? I'm especially interested in tournament performance difference, newer age, and whether the wider deck is worth the monthly payment. BTW, a Stratos re-power would be $23-24K. One major sway factor - I hate debt.
Thanks for any insights!
January 27, 2025
What’s everyone’s temps look like this morning? Most of our lakes have froze over now
January 27, 2025
What motivates you to go fishing?
Someone asks me this and I didn’t have a answer. I just studdeded. I could have made up some cliche lie. At first I felt bad about it. Then I realized I actually don’t even need motivation to go fishing. I just love doing it. I don’t even think love or passion is the motivation. I say that because sometimes I don’t love it and I still go. 🤷🏾♂️
This is a weird take I understand. Would you share you’re motivation if any?
January 27, 2025
Good morning everyone. I am trying to figure out something. I would like to know what type of gloves are really good for fishing in the cold. Do they keep your hands warm, and can you fish with them on.
January 26, 2025
Hey to all the new subscribers or anyone really... Definitely need to catch this workshop. Hope you are thirsty cause this four big ol'glasses of 100% juice!
January 26, 2025
I swear I lose the most line clippers. It’s like they just get up and walk away!
January 26, 2025
I’m late but these are my baits. I know you said three but I can’t figure out which one is fourth place. SMH worm is a no brainer and the most productive bait for me. Then the fluke will catch em anywhere. The green pumpkin with a chartreuse tail just like my security blanket lol the first thing I bought any bass while bass fishing . And the Fritz side has been a real player for me in the last year or so