FishnChef

Definitely get swivels

80 shipped. Bought them a couple years ago but never used them

 Helix mega.  the images I get especially when fishing in under 100 feet of water on the mega Imaging are wild

 yeah that boat went for stuuuuupid cheap but that doesn't make this one  worth any less. given the market for these boats and the fact that it's pretty much new and loaded up with high-value gear the price is certainly fair. 

That's prime time for Kings... any Pier will do as long as  it's surrounded by water

Thanks for the reply. I ended up going with the Daiwa lexa 400 hd high speed reel.  might be a little larger than I need but seems to tick all the boxes hasn't gotten here yet, should be here Tuesday. looking to try some new areas on the st-lawrence this year as my combined 5 days in the Massena area and two days in Clayton produced zero fish so next time I'll probably launch out of Ogdensburg.  I refuse to be discouraged

Lol..i kept waiting for the pic to load..

 Welcome.you might get a little more attention if you change the heading to wanted it's in the drop down at the top when you are creating or editing your post

Ttt, casting season is here

Right about here, didn't even have to go very deep either

 score around where you think the bottom of the tip is with the razor blade and then put the heat to it it will come off just did it myself

 call Fishhawk. If he's around you'll get to talk to the owner and he can be super helpful. I sent him some pictures and he helped me iron out some transducer placement issues. A+ + + on the customer service there

 did you get them this time

 I sent you a p.m.

Backing and leader at the ends.  you treat it just like copper.  every 200 feet puts it about 40 down at that speed so if you send out the weighted steel and then 200 feet of backing you would be 80 feet down

 way better no kinks but I already have a 300 and I usually fish alone so I don't need more than one

Wow, umm ok. And why would I want to spend $200-500 on one lure.   I know they catch fish and are works of art but damn. I think I'll go with some $40 wander shads

Negative, other side high peaks area

Looking at buying a dedicated musky baitcasting reel. Generally I run 80 lb braid so it would need to have enough capacity for that and also it would need to be right hand retrieve. Looking for something in the $200 range. I was eyeballing the Abu Revo 4 winch but seems like it might be a little light in the capacity department and though I've never caught a truly large muskie I know they're not known for their blistering runs  so maybe  100 yards is enough line. Will primarily be used on the st. Lawrence. Also while I have your attention does anybody know where I can get a couple Baker baits?

Adirondacks 

200 yard spool never used all I've done with it is put the connection loop on it. 45 lb. 30 shipped

Yeah no worries. I don't hesitate to drop big bucks when it's justified, for example my traxstech riggers, but if there's a cheaper and less complicated viable option I'm all for it.

Yes exactly the post on the ball fits right through those pre-drilled holes on the front and then there's an adjustable bracket that it comes with to go to the kicker which also aligned with two pre-drilled holes in the carry handle. I believe it is the Panther, just make sure you get the stainless

 depending on your setup you may need to bend the rod I did not have to

Here you go, it's easy. I didn't even have to drill any holes. about a 5-minute install