LM 18 SSI GA

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Very nice, congratulations on the splash!
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Nice! I bet it feels as good as she looks!

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She looks great. :D Congrats on the launch! Tom
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Wonderful job. She looks absolutely stunning. Congratulations!
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The boat performs really good. 27mph and dry with my dad and I last Saturday. We had to work hard for two keepers.

Shot a limit of marsh hens yesterday morning.
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Sweet! Very nice-looking haul.
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Edd wrote: Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:13 am The boat performs really good. 27mph and dry with my dad and I last Saturday. We had to work hard for two keepers.

Shot a limit of marsh hens yesterday morning.
Those fish are too easily spooked. I found out using an 8' rod allows longer casts and more hookups after spending the whole day throwing with a 6' rod and having the captain continue to tell me to throw harder with my bad shoulder. I finally setup my 8' rod which was onboard the whole time and the captain commended me for finally casting further. :doh:
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fallguy1000 wrote: Sun Nov 27, 2022 11:02 am
Edd wrote: Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:13 am The boat performs really good. 27mph and dry with my dad and I last Saturday. We had to work hard for two keepers.

Shot a limit of marsh hens yesterday morning.
Those fish are too easily spooked. I found out using an 8' rod allows longer casts and more hookups after spending the whole day throwing with a 6' rod and having the captain continue to tell me to throw harder with my bad shoulder. I finally setup my 8' rod which was onboard the whole time and the captain commended me for finally casting further. :doh:
Have you tried braided line? You will pick up some distance with braid too. We were a little tight, but the area we were in usually produces for us. I’ve gotten accustomed to having the luxury of a trolling motor, which makes a huge difference. I’m planning to put one on this boat ASAP.

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Blood on the deck! Ultimate Success!

Great work, congrats again!
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Looking good Edd!

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