Bamaskeet

If you are anywhere near Destin, I suggest you call Peter at Ships Chandlers.

My understanding is MBG started messing around with different stringer attachment systems about 15 years ago. Some of these designs were not effective on boats that have a lot of hours or have been run hard.

I suggest you drive out to the state park on St George Island.

I will take the the live well cartridges.

I always carry a spare bait pump cartridge, you never know when they stop working. I haven't found any brand that's reliable. I bought a cheap pair of duetch (sic) pliers so I can install a connector on the replacement pump. It's a five minute job to replace the pump on the water without losing any bait.

Your pictures turned out great. I'm glad you and your wife enjoyed your time on the Forgotten Coast.

I replaced my shark eyes with Marpac. They fit perfect.

Get the 8' Power Pole.

I agree, Star Stellar Lite rods are hard to beat.

I feel that engine selection is based on typical water conditions. I fish around Apalachicola bay and only one day in ten, can I run faster than my normal cruise of 30 mph. If I ran heavy or in more flat water, additional horsepower would be useful.

I find Siruis weather to be worth the $29 a month cost.

I suggest you run the motor on a separate fuel tank to eliminate and fuel delivery issue.

I have two I Pilots and one Ulterra, and never disconnect the power while charging my batteries.

Good advise!

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