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01-31-2024, 09:00 PM
Thread: Happy Birthday Mrmerck
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Thanks to all..The big 60..Now if I can find a...
Thanks to all..The big 60..Now if I can find a way to work less and fish more
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01-10-2024, 09:58 PM
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Minn Kota Trolling motor install..Bass Pro
My thoughtful wife purchased a Minn Kota 12v 55 " trolling motor with Co Pilot for me for Christmas. A very nice upgrade from my present transom mount unit.
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07-26-2023, 06:45 PM
Thread: Longlining setup?
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Longlining setup?
Here in Virginia I fish fairly shallow local reservoirs that probably don`t get much over 15 feet deep at the most. My usual technique is to use (2) 1/16th jigs tied maybe 15 to 18 inches apart....
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06-25-2023, 05:19 PM
Thread: Ionic lithium?
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Ionic lithium?
Does anyone with an Ionic 12v battery know what size wrench tightens the positive and negative terminals?
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06-02-2023, 08:10 PM
Thread: Lake Chesdin
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Lake Chesdin
I don`t live too far from Chesdin but have never tried to Crappie fish this lake. Most threads mention lots of smaller fish and tons of white perch affecting the crappie sizes.
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05-18-2023, 08:54 PM
Thread: Diasunds Today.
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Very nice slabs
Very nice slabs
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04-17-2023, 11:52 AM
Thread: Boat trailer ?
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You see the carpeted bunk and how pressed against...
You see the carpeted bunk and how pressed against the sides of the boat
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04-17-2023, 11:51 AM
Thread: Boat trailer ?
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455621455621 Tried to get a pic at lunch
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04-16-2023, 06:46 PM
Thread: Boat trailer ?
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Boat trailer ?
I finally did away with my 1442 jon boat and replaced it with a 1448. I`m not sure I have an issue but wanted to ask members of the forum with more experience than myself..
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03-17-2023, 03:53 PM
Thread: Swift Creek Reservoir Crappies.
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good info..thanks
good info..thanks
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03-14-2023, 04:39 PM
Thread: Swift Creek Reservoir Crappies.
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That is really good to hear. Like I said, my last...
That is really good to hear. Like I said, my last time on that body of water was 30 years ago.Good to know the lake is producing some quality fish.
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03-13-2023, 09:43 AM
Thread: Swift Creek Reservoir Crappies.
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I`d love to find a way to launch my boat in there...
I`d love to find a way to launch my boat in there as I now live in Blackstone which is fairly close.
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03-12-2023, 08:32 PM
Thread: Swift Creek Reservoir Crappies.
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I lived in Woodlake 30 years ago and fished that...
I lived in Woodlake 30 years ago and fished that lake often. Back then, and I still think holds true today the Crappie seemed stunted in size. Decent quantities but lots of fish < 9 inches.
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01-30-2023, 10:30 PM
Thread: Happy Birthday Mrmerck
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Thank you all..This forum is full of great people.
Thank you all..This forum is full of great people.
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01-25-2023, 07:11 PM
Thread: Favorite Crappie net for boat
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Favorite Crappie net for boat
Anyone got a particular net they really like for the boat?
Seems like the idea is something with a decent length handle for good reach.
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01-05-2023, 10:07 PM
Thread: Rod holder question
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Rod holder question
I want to install rod holders on the gunwale of my jon boat like below
Jon Boat Gunwale Base – Monster Rod Holders
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01-03-2023, 02:50 PM
Thread: Lowe L1448
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Lowe L1448
14' Lowe L1448 Riveted Jon, Fishing and Hunting Boat | Lowe Boats
I posted a link to a boat I am considering buying. It`s a Lowe 1448 jon
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12-13-2022, 08:38 PM
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Buying a new jon boat and some input needed
My 38 y/o Lowe 1442 jon boat has served me well but I think I finally deserve a new boat.
One of the things I dislike about it that I own a small Nissan Outboard 5hp and and Minn Kota Endura 55 lb... -
11-09-2022, 08:23 PM
Thread: My dog Pepper has passed...
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Very sorry about the loss of your dog. Pets...
Very sorry about the loss of your dog. Pets become part of us, like one of the family.
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11-09-2022, 08:23 PM
Thread: My dog Pepper has passed...
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Very sorry about the loss of your dog. Pets...
Very sorry about the loss of your dog. Pets become part of us, like one of the family.
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07-18-2022, 08:16 AM
Thread: Folks using Lithium batteries
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My trolling motor is a Minn Kota Endura C2...
My trolling motor is a Minn Kota Endura C2 55lb.thrust
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07-17-2022, 04:24 PM
Thread: Folks using Lithium batteries
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My boat is a LOWE 1442 jon. For a trolling only...
My boat is a LOWE 1442 jon. For a trolling only battery would 2 50AH be best or 1 100AH?
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07-16-2022, 07:06 PM
Thread: Folks using Lithium batteries
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Folks using Lithium batteries
I have just about talked myself into switching over to Lithium.
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06-26-2022, 07:55 PM
Thread: Jig Head Color
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I am usually the guy on here asking others for...
I am usually the guy on here asking others for advice but I like a painted jighead..Orange is my go-to color
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06-22-2022, 08:15 PM
Thread: What do you use to store your catch?
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What do you use to store your catch?
As the Virginia weather has started to really heat up I`ve started to question the best method of storing my catch.
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06-07-2022, 09:40 PM
Thread: Longlining setup
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Longlining setup
My usual tactic that`s worked for me is pulling a 1/16 oz jighead with some color of Bobby Garland Stroll R. I`d say I am 50 feet out from the boat. I do not have a way to know how fast I am going...
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06-07-2022, 01:39 PM
Thread: Battery question
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I see several have suggested going to Lithium on...
I see several have suggested going to Lithium on this board.
I Googled this...How long does a 12V Lithium battery last? The life expectancy of a lithium-ion battery is directly proportional to the... -
06-06-2022, 05:39 PM
Thread: Battery question
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Thank you! My Schumaker charger has 2 charge...
Thank you!
My Schumaker charger has 2 charge settings...3 amp and 15 amp.
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06-06-2022, 02:54 PM
Thread: Battery question
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Battery issues..reply
I might add that I have a small leak in the boat and I use a portable bilge pump that connects to my battery . I do not tend to use the bilge more than once per trip.
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06-05-2022, 08:09 PM
Thread: Battery question
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Battery question
I have a Napa marine battery that I use as my only source to power me and my Minn Kota 55 lb thrust via a 14' Jon boat.
Her`s what is going on ...The battery was a nice gift given to me in 2021...
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Thank you. This is great advice
How are Bass Pro Shop and Daiwa reels?...