I agree with green and gold for primary jigs. Last year I had better luck in 4ft or less for crappies and walleye. I liked fishing the big lake near the Baptist camp in early season for yellows and the little lake in the later season. Red spikes seemed to work good for me. Also small gold spoons seem to be effective loaded with a minnow head or spikes. Clear Lake Bait and Tackle is very good about putting you on the fish and telling you what they are bittin on. They’ll give you a paper map and draw the hot spots on there.

Any recommendations to who can wrap a boat? Preferably metro area and south.

Guys, thanks for the great replies. I’m running a 16ft Crestliner for Now that is perfect for the waters I fish. As far as the planer boards, I installed the tattle flags. Looking forward to that. I’m going to take JD Winston’s. Advice and run a small section of floro leader.

Matt M,I agree with you on the Berkley Flicker Shads. I’ve been buying them instead of Rapala’s. Best price and seem to be great quality. I like the dive chart on the back too.

Thanks again!

I’ve had one mounted on my Otter Lodge. I really didn’t care much for it. Seems to be a cheap design. Mine seemed to sag lower than I liked it to and when I tried to adjust it, it broke. I ended up going with a rod holder that can be clamped onto the frame. Much sturdier. Maybe I just had a poorly made one.

I keep my Otter Pro Lodge tucked in the basement in the off season. I think it’s best to go over nuts and bolts/screws to make sure everything is snug before it goes out into the weather. Saves a headache for sure. I found a few that have worked themselves loose. Have a great season!

I was watching the last episode and saw Joel Nelson and Cal Svihel were absent from the opening credits. Hope they are still on the show.

Still available?