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01-23-2014, 06:16 PM
Thread: Ice depth reports
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I was on two ponds here in Madison County...
I was on two ponds here in Madison County yesterday. Both had a solid 6 to 7 inches of ice. All I could catch were a bunch of dink bluegill, but it was fun. Going to a different pond tomorrow that...
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07-12-2013, 08:15 PM
Thread: Problem with mercury motor
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First trip to the water after you decarb, I'd...
First trip to the water after you decarb, I'd recommend taking a new set of plugs with you. I decarbed my son's 40 hp Merc 2 stroke and didn't put it on the water till we got to Mississippi. Ran...
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05-27-2013, 08:46 PM
Thread: What would you have done?
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Without a doubt, you did the right thing! ...
Without a doubt, you did the right thing! Getting those kids off of the water during a thunderstorm is most important. Reminding the CPO that she had her priorities out of line was GREAT! Hold...
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04-17-2013, 03:58 PM
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Sold!
Sold!
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04-12-2013, 12:18 PM
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Fiberglass camper shell for sale
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Leer camper shell with carpeted headliner, sliding front window, hinged side windows with screens and light. Clamps included that do not require drilling holes in your bed. ... -
04-11-2013, 09:59 PM
Thread: New Crappie fisherman!
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Congrats! Nothing beats spending time with your...
Congrats! Nothing beats spending time with your grandchildren........on the water......in the woods......whatever!
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04-07-2013, 08:35 PM
Thread: Tilt and Trim leaking oil....
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I have a 1994 60hp Merc that was leaking oil...
I have a 1994 60hp Merc that was leaking oil around the shaft of the cylinder. I put some power steering fluid that contains stop-leak in the reservoir and it seems to have helped alot. I think...
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03-16-2013, 08:50 AM
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There is a fish stand in Grafton, IL (Beasley's)...
There is a fish stand in Grafton, IL (Beasley's) that used to offer Asian Carp (a.k.a. silverfin) sandwiches on their menu. The Beasley family fishes commercially in the rivers around Grafton and...
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03-11-2013, 07:17 PM
Thread: Polarized Sunglasses....
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They are well worth the money.....cuts way down...
They are well worth the money.....cuts way down on the glare and allows you to see submerged cover and sometimes fish better than non-polarized. As was also noted, the only drawback is they make the...
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02-25-2013, 08:31 PM
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My wife and I met on a blind date. She went out...
My wife and I met on a blind date. She went out with me to spite the guy she was dating at the time. Married 1 year later. Will be married 39 years this April!!
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02-17-2013, 09:36 AM
Thread: 998 SI Combo
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I purchased and installed a HB 998 SI combo in...
I purchased and installed a HB 998 SI combo in December and am still learning to use it. I'm not sure I'll ever learn everything that that unit will do! One of the key things I've learned about it...
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02-12-2013, 07:49 PM
Thread: Which Double Seat?
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Check out this website.....E.Z.T pole perch |...
Check out this website.....E.Z.T pole perch | Jeffersonville, GA 31044. Well built and reasonably priced. Love mine!
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02-12-2013, 09:08 AM
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Welcome from Illinois! Lots of good folks and...
Welcome from Illinois! Lots of good folks and good info on this site.
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02-07-2013, 07:43 PM
Thread: Tell Me About Sea Foam...
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Did the Seafoam shock treatment to my son's 40 hp...
Did the Seafoam shock treatment to my son's 40 hp Merc shortly after he got it. Didn't see much carbon come from the prop after each "soaking". The plugs looked good afterwords so all seemed well. ...
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02-06-2013, 01:43 PM
Thread: EZT Pole Perch... Seriously?
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Used mine for the first time yesterday. Works...
Used mine for the first time yesterday. Works great and a good value for the money!
One thing we learned quickly is when entering/exiting your seat, pivot the seat to face the rear of the boat. ... -
02-06-2013, 08:41 AM
Thread: Boat Floor
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The RESTORE that I used does get hot on the feet...
The RESTORE that I used does get hot on the feet in summer. I believe it would be OK getting out of the water and putting on some kind of shoe, but would not recommend it for going barefoot very...
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02-05-2013, 08:56 PM
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I purchased and installed a HB 998c si in...
I purchased and installed a HB 998c si in December and had the same question regarding the "loose" transducer. Decided to install it per the instructions and it seems to work just fine. Agree with...
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02-05-2013, 06:05 PM
Thread: Boat Floor
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I put down 1/2" MDO plywood in the bottom of my...
I put down 1/2" MDO plywood in the bottom of my 1860 jon boat. Gave it a coat of primer then put on a deck resurfacing product called RESTORE. Got it at Lowe's. It is also an anti-slip product and...
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02-04-2013, 07:00 PM
Thread: Best crappie lake in U.S.
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Any lake you enjoy fishing!
Any lake you enjoy fishing!
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02-03-2013, 08:31 PM
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Great pics! The only thing better than fishing...
Great pics! The only thing better than fishing with your son/daughter is fishing with your son/daughter and grandson(s) / granddaughter! It isn't a rant when you're speaking the truth!
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02-03-2013, 08:03 PM
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01-31-2013, 10:54 PM
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Yes....I rig mine weedkess (Texas style) with the...
Yes....I rig mine weedkess (Texas style) with the slider hooks/heads mentioned by chucktx. You can really drag it thru some heavy cover with minimal hangups. I've not fished one under a cork yet,...
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01-31-2013, 07:37 PM
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Danny......My son and I began using them last...
Danny......My son and I began using them last spring after a friend told me about them. Man, you can drag them thru some brush with minimal hangups!! Our go to color was white/chart tail but other...
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01-31-2013, 09:04 AM
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Took the plunge and purchased a HB 998c combo...
Took the plunge and purchased a HB 998c combo back in December. I've had it out 4 times this winter and am still learning just the basics of what this unit will do. Hope to be somewhat comfortable...
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01-29-2013, 09:18 AM
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I'm a black-and-white guy living in a plaid...
I'm a black-and-white guy living in a plaid world! Sure is frustrating!!!! :dono
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01-29-2013, 09:08 AM
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I believe something in 3/4 T is more appropriate...
I believe something in 3/4 T is more appropriate for what you're pulling. Pulling power is a combination of torque, gear ratio and horsepower, so keep all in mind when making your decision. When...
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01-25-2013, 10:58 PM
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Welcome to the site! Lots of info shared here. ...
Welcome to the site! Lots of info shared here. I'm located near Alton and would love to learn more about crappie fishing the Mississippi and Illinois rivers. Shoot me a PM some time if you're...
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01-25-2013, 09:59 PM
Thread: Forbes lake
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Sounds like a plan to me!! My son has taken me...
Sounds like a plan to me!! My son has taken me twice to Lake Washington in Mississippi. Have always caught some nice fish there and the possibility of catching a real hog is always a possibility...
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01-16-2013, 04:53 PM
Thread: More on gun control
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The link is an excellent read! Thanks for...
The link is an excellent read! Thanks for posting. Here is another one from the Wall Street Journal dated 1/15/13 that is very well written and fact based.
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01-15-2013, 04:47 PM
Thread: Forbes lake
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You may want to consider Ramsey Lake if it is...
You may want to consider Ramsey Lake if it is close to you. There is a post (Nice Day of Fishn') on this forum of some nice crappie caught there recently.
I hope you are able to get your dad...
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I don't have many pics from the good ol days but have a few that I...
Vintage crappie pics