Waited on a guy loading a pontoon boat in the wind at the ramp. Lake, no current. Don't be that guy.. My pontoon boat would be in a slip at the marina during the months of use. You mentioned river so I will mention jon boat or skiff.
I dig holes in my garden and put coffee grounds, egg shells and all of the organic scraps in it. Ever time I turn it over with a shovel there are plenty of worms. I don't buy em anymore so just go dig a hole
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Max does scallop and fishing trips. He is a joy to be around and a good fisherman. Its the flats. Not deep water .Redfish and Trout
I got a couple Mitchell 300's I use. Even have spare spool to swap line with one of em. Those look ruff but one's in good shape are prolly 25-30 bucks.
My buddy in Stienhatchee will take you in a 27 ft skiff. He is a great guy and you will catch your limit of fish. Snapper season is over i think. Flounder will coming in that time of year. I think 500 a day is the going rate
Im usually trout fishing this time of year but the national forest campgrounds are closed. Forest Ranger ran me out last month at the start of this virus. Been on the lake some in the boat but really prefer those mountain streams.
I use #8 hooks. Make my own dough bait. Pink trout worms. Panther martins, silver and gold. Gold Super Dupers. Sliver Chartruse rooster tails. Rapala pic below
14.5 ft Lund aluminum v hull. 15 hp evinrude, trolling motors front and rear, lowrance sonar and maps. Nothin fancy. Not much money so it doesn't bother me if it doesn't see any use sometimes. I decked the front and put a swivel seat on it. Got some lakes close by that are trolling motor only. I...