If you bought from a dealer the vin number should be in the contract or Bill of Sale. If I sell my used boat (person to person) I always put the vin number on the Bill of Sale that I provide to the buyer and then make a copy of it to keep for my self and give the buyer the original. I make up the Bill of Sale myself on my home computer.
Be careful what you call yourself you might just get jinxed. Even as a joke I would not refer to myself as a God at anything.
I have a couple of Johnny Morris and I love them. I had already been using other bait casters when I got the Johnny Morris so I feel it might have been user error.
Actually, it is a better way. No changing hands after you cast etc,etc,etc. I do both because my wife buys me the right-hand wind. Not gonna say anything because I have several left-hand wind and I like to keep her happy. My son learn to cast right and reel left and can't do it the other way so I buy him lefty reels. The main thing is to be as proficient as you can while enjoying fishing.
In fishing for LMB in our state (Alabama) you have the opportunity to hook into a Spotted Bass or even a Smallie. It's all part of the trip your taking. If you never hooked into a spotted bass or a Smallie you have no idea what a fight you would have doing so. We are fishing for all 3 species and refer to it as going bass fishing not specific largemouth.
Rattletraps. Chrome with blue or black back, also red or some crawfish color.
It would be worth going to the show just to see everything on display. A lot of items will be there that you will not see anywhere else.
The 8lb. line might be too small for a bait caster. It could be slipping in between the spool and the reel casing. Try 10 or 12 lb to see if it makes a difference. Happened to me before.
I understand but I'm 64 yrs. old and used mono for everything for a long time just because that was the best we had at the time. You know us old farts hard to change things up. lol I'm just proud I started using braid after all those yrs. We had to use heavy mono for carolina rig and flipping. I quit fishing after a draw tournament partner threw my fish back when I went to get a bag. Would have won but that was what it was. Took up golf of all things but came back to fishing after about 15 yrs. A lot had changed while I was gone and had a lot to learn again. Still had the touch and old knowledge but had to make a lot of changes. Fish for pure enjoyment and to teach the grandkids.
I use Trilene 12 lb mono on most of my bait casters. Use braid on fliping, carolina etc.
I found out a long time ago when you cast make sure the reel is turned to over on it's side. Casting right-handed turn the reel over on it's right side. Left handed cast turn it over to it's side. This reference is to turn it over on your thumb side. Helps with cutting down on backlashes after you adjust the braking system for the lure weight.
Buzz baits and spinner baits. Pop-r top water. Look up Bass masters pro and WLF pro fishing in your area and ask them abut local fishing.
Mud Hole rod building has everything.
Send him money with a note to spend it on something fishing for himself.