Badbaggers SeaArk 1872 Modification & Restoration Project

[smackdaddy53]

Ordered three Shimano Spheros reels and thinking of trying braid. Anyone try the Sufix 832 braided ?

Yes, its great. Check out the camo 832.
Dont let the waxy feel sway you, after two hardcore lure chunking trips it gets supple and broken in. Power pro 8 superslick as well. I like the 20# for all inshore fishing.

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks Kevin & Smack... may give it a go on one of the new reels.

 

[Country Dave]

I have the Sufix 832 spooled up on several of my flats combo’s. I’m a big fan of braid, the only thing I don’t use it for is trolling, no stretch. The 832 is one of the better braids I’ve used, smooth through guides and minimal wind knots and you can cast it a mile. Great on the flats when sight fishing for reds and alike in skinny water. \/

 

[vahunter]

I use Sufix mono and have not found a better line. Haven't tried their braid but its gotta be good. IMO you can't go wrong with Sufix.

 

[Lowe 2070 CC]

Schooling hybrids love a clear spook. Add a bucktail trailer to the back hook and throw in when they're breaking.

 

[Badbagger]

Indeed on the Sufix Mono, I've used that and using it as a Topshot on my trolling rods and also use Yozuri which has proven to be pretty darn good as well.

 

[bigwave]

On my trolling rods I use suffix superior hi vis for all my marlin gear. 80lb main, with 540lb leader....and one of these....my absolute favorite.

 

[Badbagger]

That's one SWEET shot Kevin =D>

 

[Badbagger]

Just an update.. I had installed two Promariner Protournament Chargers and check this out, BOTH went south on me.. yes TWO of them went bad.
So after some testing and hair pulling, they're sending me two new ones that will be here Wednesday and under warranty... Just annoying.

The trolling rod holder is in the works and we leave next Saturday for a run to Cedar Key for two days of fishing :mrgreen:

 

[bigwave]

That's a bummer both chargers quit....going to cedar key, I would meet up with ya but I will be fishing a tournament on sat....if the weather is good. Have a safe trip and good luck.

 

[Pweisbrod]

I want fish pics! :evil:

 

[bigwave]

Roger, I am making a 100 mile run one way for some 20+ red snappers, hopefully the bull dolphin will be there too. The tournament will only allow you to weigh 6 fish......there is a bunch of strategy and beer drinking involved..... 8) Check it out it is on the website for the old salts....It is a real fun tournament.....lots of people. www.oldsaltfishing.org. It is called the 102.5 the bone fishing slam. My plan is to catch two 20lb snappers. two big dolphin...... and two big red grouper....that should be enough to win the tournament. I will start fishing around 2620Nx8420W....look that up on your gps and you will see how far we go for the big ones. If we leave early enough we might even try for a swordfish.

 

[HRalston]

Whats up BB? You totally forgot about us....

Does the boat float?

 

[riverrat174]

No Kidding DUDE!!!! I didnt catch the NAME!!!! I was reading fast, so might have missed it. At any rate, that boat is SWEET. You may have convinced me white on my next boat, what ever she may be.

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks. Well just back from our trip to Cedar Key. We arrived on Saturday just after 12 noon and the wind was blowing and we waited a few hours for the tide to turn and headed out about 3. We were met with a good stiff breeze; it was blowing 16 out of the SW with gusts to 21 and there were more gusts than anything. I wanted to confirm my findings on the trim tabs and this was the perfect opportunity. Once I got my bearings on the channel with the GPS I gave her some gas and it was a bit choppy so down the tabs went and we started to cruise at about 22 mph. In two words, rock solid. I still have my filings and all my teeth as does the wife, daughter and son in-law. I was really shocked to be honest. Every G3 I have owned has beaten the tar out of me in far less windy conditions and I mean FAR LESS. The worst of it was some spray over the bow from crossing over a few decent size wakes from another boat an the son in-law got a bit wet lmao but it was all good. The boat performed like a Rolex to be honest. One hickup before we left, for some reason my MK TM Riptide quit on me. One phone call and my son in-law put his in the car and we were good. Once they arrived, two minutes later the plug was changed an motor mounted and we were good to go. We hauled in several short trout, my daughter had a serious fight on her hands with a ray that was between 24" to 30" plus tail. She was shaking when it got boat side. We fished about 4 hours in some pretty snotty weather. Sunday am we awoke to some windy conditions but not as bad as Saturday. We fished 4 hours and headed in and waited for the tide to turn and headed back out about 4. The wind died down a lot and it was really beautiful out there. Fishing reports for the area have not been good as of late. All in all, one nice size flounder, a ton of short trout, one ray, a lot of jacks and many missed strikes and several pods of dolphins. Yes I know, pics. My daughter has them on her phone and I'll have her send me some of them. My son in-law was highly impressed. He's boated all of his life and been in all of my G3's and a lot of welded boats and anything on up to a 38' Contender... he told me "this boat is unreal and it handles even better than it looks if that's possible".. from him, that means a lot.

Bagger out

 

[Country Dave]

Sweet =D> =D> =D>

 

[vahunter]

Nice! No release of the name yet?

 

[Badbagger]

Thanks much and the name release is getting closer. I'm waiting on my SeaDek which will sport the name.

 

[bigwave]

Good to hear the boat ran well Badger. Don't feel bad, I left John's Pass at 1am on sat and ran 29kts in 4-6 foot seas with that wind on our beam......talk about a ball buster.....we went 100 miles in that crap. I cant wait to see the pics of the boat on the water.

 

[Pweisbrod]

Great to hear baggy old chap, sounds great. I need to update my build too! I will if you will