Gearing up for next year? What's on everybodies wish list?

[peters_skeeter]

With it being 26 degrees out right now, I thought it would be a good time to see what everybody will be gearing up on to get ready for spring (cause it's just around the corner) 
I'm decking my boat out. 

[Mike S.]

I want a Power Pole, and a Humminbird gps unit to link up with my new 1197.  No desire for any new rods and reels at the moment.

[peters_skeeter]

Minkota Talon, Lowrance sonic hub, Bluewater LED lit kit, Sirius satellite antenna, and if my boss is generous with the christmas bonus, selling my HDS 5 and upgrading to a HDS 8.  

[LipRip]

Im thinkin its about time to sell the ole astro and get myself a zx225!

And of course, stock up on nemesis jigs! DANG PIKE!

[fiker]

For the boat:

A recessed trolling motor pedal pan.
Also, I'd like to get one of those things that keeps the trolling motor from turning to the right on its own.
A Dol Fin for the motor.
Another seat for the Ranger.

For me:

I'd like to add another St.. Croix Avid spinning rod, and a Shimano Symetre to the arsenal.

Come the fishing shows, I'll be adding a lot of the Nemesis 3" Gobys in Klk color. 
They are just great for drop shotting.

[t-bone]

Just put on a new Minn Kota Fortrex 101 Trolling motor and 4 bank charger, so the boat is pretty much good to go. I'd like to get a Humminbird and try the side imaging but I don't think I can make that happen anytime soon.

I'll be loading up on Nemesis baits at the fishing show - lots of gobys and sickos. My jig box is full. Brian - I want to get a XL Nemesis hoody too - will those be available at the show?

Some sufix 832 to try, a G Loomis NRX rod and Larry Dahlberg's Clackin Crayfish and Diver Frog

[dominater]

For the boat:

Also, I'd like to get one of those things that keeps the trolling motor from turning to the right on its own.

Have you tried tightening the cables on your foot pedal?

[2k JIGS]

Well along with about $800 in tackle I plan on selling all of my rods and reels and picking up:

4 Irod casting rods
2 Irod spinning rods
2 Lamiglas cranking rods from thedude
7 new quantum smoke reels
1 quantum PTiB spinning reel

Thank God I have a understanding wife...LOL

[TCook]

Think I am just about done with gearing up for next year. Organized and did inventory, restocked all my tackle needs, put new gammy trebles on cranks, new tools and co-angler bag. Found some great deals on two new setups: Dobyns DX742 SF paired with a sustain 2500 and a powell 804cb with a curado E5. Now all I need is to get 9 reels cleaned and purchase some 1000 yrd spools of invisx from a seller on ebay for a nice low price of $59.99 shipped.

[jim 2row]

I just want what T COOK got. The sustain 2500 and the 742.

[jim 2row]

Oh yea 1 other item nrx dropshot rod.

[Skulley]

There is nothing new or I need for next year.  So what I decided was that I would go to the Ultimate Fishing Show looking for old lures that are not made any more that I already have two or three of.  I do this mainly because if I lose something that I have used over the years and I am confident that it catches fish, I need to have some spares.  I have bought a lot of stuff off of ebay over the last few years as backups to what I already have.  I will probably buy whatever Wayne has at his booth that is new for 2011.  Other than that I probably will replenish my supply of rattling tube jigs and buy some Gamakatsu treble hooks to put on some of my baits that need hooks replaced.  Other than that I will head to Anglers Marine in Taylor to buy some engine oil for the boat taking my own 5 gallon container as I get a pretty good price per gallon when I do that. Other than that I will clean my reels, wipe down my rods and replace any damaged guides.  Also I will read a lot of articles and books on different techniques that I have already honed as well as some new ones I want to try when the weather breaks.  I see it being not until the end of March until I get the boat out of storage.  In the meantime, I will study charts, maps, and record GPS coordinates so that on my first trip out onto big water be it St. Clair or Erie, I will be prepared to try new spots as well as check out the ones I have already fished.  If I think of anything else I am going to gear up on I will be sure to post it here first.  My goal will be to catch more big bass in 2011 than I did in 2010........and I did catch a lot of big ones in 2010.


BD               

[mikesmiph]

Right now, the only thing I want is the use of my leg back. Hopefully, after Mondays surgery, I'll get it. Then when I feel better, the "S" hits the fan. A whole lot of work to do on the boat before the ice melts. Hope I will be able to get around and see some of you at UFS. If not, I plan on going to GR. I'll be at UofM for about a week starting on the 3rd, if anyone feels like visiting.

[Waterfoul]

BPS Pro Qualifier rain bibs for sure.  Having thedude make me a custom heavy action spinning rod.  Other than that just replenishing soft plastics/hooks/etc...

[bassinman#1]

Getting a KVD cranking rod, tired of losing fish. Would have won a lot of money, Oh well live and learn.

[baggerslimm]

I'm going to get a hds8, And hopefully a new 109te tolling motor..

[Hooksetter]

I'd like to get a 898c si or a 798ci si HD. Other than that I'm all set for next year.

Willie

[Victor Cerabone]

A couple needs for this season for me....

Replace my "coffee grinder" diawa spinning reels.  I'm going back to Shimanos.  Saros maybe?
A crankbait rod.  Probably a Powel.
A jerk bait rod.

Gotta get my stuff organized too.  Probably going to lighten things up again.

[Manxfishing]

For me

I'm in need of a MH spinning rod and just need to stock up on plasic and hooks
Maybe a few top water baits as well