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05-06-2024, 06:12 PM
Thread: My nest set-up to chase fish
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Kid's bicycle from a yardsale. Use the front...
Kid's bicycle from a yardsale. Use the front tire and fork and the headset/tube. Weld the headset to the pontoon frame. Slide the fork into it and wheelbarrow the whole thing, then remove the...
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04-07-2024, 08:16 PM
Thread: My nest set-up to chase fish
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Those are made with cheap fabric. Seldom do they...
Those are made with cheap fabric. Seldom do they last more than 1 or 2 years and are nearly impossible to patch. Up grading to better materials (2-3x the price though). Maxxon and Saturn would be...
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01-12-2024, 09:54 PM
Thread: NRS Boundary boots
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A kayak fishing buddy of mine likes them. He gets...
A kayak fishing buddy of mine likes them. He gets about 2 years out of pair with higher than normal usage. I use lug sole wading boots with neoprene socks or muck type boots. Both of which I find...
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12-23-2023, 04:50 PM
Thread: kayak crates
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Over the years I've found that a crate holds too...
Over the years I've found that a crate holds too much stuff. I much prefer a couple of boxes under the elevated seat (Jackson) and one box in either side pocket. I still have the milk crate but I...
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10-26-2023, 12:02 PM
Thread: Crankbait temperatures
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38 for pulling, don't know why pushing would be...
38 for pulling, don't know why pushing would be any different.
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08-24-2023, 10:27 PM
Thread: Best Summer Pattern?
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cranks under the bimini
cranks under the bimini
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08-11-2023, 10:09 AM
Thread: Fishing Pliers
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Add a magnet to the canoe's gunnel or thwart,...
Add a magnet to the canoe's gunnel or thwart, like for holding tools. Cheap pliers and hemostats, they even stay on while riding in the back of the pickup.
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07-21-2023, 09:12 PM
Thread: Storing kayak
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If by upright, you mean vertical, then yes
If by upright, you mean vertical, then yes
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05-25-2023, 09:34 PM
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cranking
cranking
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04-19-2023, 09:15 PM
Thread: Onboard charges
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The US made Dual Pros are repairable, also can be...
The US made Dual Pros are repairable, also can be changed to lithium profile for a little $.
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03-16-2023, 11:44 PM
Thread: Beavertail stealth 2000
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i'm sure it is very stable, however I'm also sure...
i'm sure it is very stable, however I'm also sure it is a boar to turn or paddle long distance. Both are no to me. For small pond, or possible motor use, it might fit someone's application.
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Scuppers are usually the weakest place on a...
Scuppers are usually the weakest place on a kayak. Then I would look at anyplace hardware is attached, handles,drainplug, foot rest etc. Rarely does the hull have a hole in it, and I have never seen...
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02-24-2023, 07:37 PM
Thread: pushing crankbaits with 3 to 5oz
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I'm using Diawa Beefstick 12' Surf casting rod...
I'm using Diawa Beefstick 12' Surf casting rod with 6 oz going 2.1 mph.
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02-06-2023, 06:16 PM
Thread: Advice for Crankbait Organizer
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Poll: Trinity Special Mate box (well 4 of them).
Trinity Special Mate box (well 4 of them).
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01-30-2023, 12:07 PM
Thread: Advice tournament fish bump board
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Hagen's Hawg Trough. Although it was a 60-70%...
Hagen's Hawg Trough. Although it was a 60-70% lower in price a decade ago.
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01-09-2023, 09:08 PM
Thread: Inline spinner build part 2
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I've got no clue on size, but Jann's Netcraft has...
I've got no clue on size, but Jann's Netcraft has inline kit for 10 spinners for like $13... Seems like a decent way to go until you figure out some of the finer details.
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01-09-2023, 09:03 PM
Thread: Buying my first kayak/need help
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longer and wider usually mean more stable (ie...
longer and wider usually mean more stable (ie easier to stand). Shorter and especially wider generally means slower to paddle. Sit-ins are usually faster to paddle and lighter in weight, so if...
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01-02-2023, 07:52 PM
Thread: Spyderlok Rod Holders
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Yup EZ-poleholder
Yup EZ-poleholder
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12-18-2022, 08:55 PM
Thread: Best time for Reelfoot?
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Never fished it, but based on latitude and...
Never fished it, but based on latitude and regional lakes... I would go full moon in May, 2nd choice full moon in April, 3rd full moon in June.
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12-06-2022, 11:19 PM
Thread: Guppy weights
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This may help: Inline or Snap weight - Two...
This may help:
Inline or Snap weight - Two ways to rig an Off Shore Guppy weight - YouTube
Snap weight is how I mostly use them, using the snakebite or Cabelas snap clips
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12-06-2022, 11:07 PM
Thread: Troll a bait at 15 ft.
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Crankbaits on planerboards would be my got to...
Crankbaits on planerboards would be my got to option.
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12-05-2022, 01:25 PM
Thread: Guppy weights
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Huh, both?
Huh, both?
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11-29-2022, 03:06 PM
Thread: "Fishing Car"?
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For a kayak, yah, anything will be fine. If you...
For a kayak, yah, anything will be fine. If you are worried about traction, Subaru are pretty dang good with their AWD.
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08-29-2022, 08:48 AM
Thread: new JON boat suggestion?
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Go 16 ft... it is not that much more and will...
Go 16 ft... it is not that much more and will plane out better with the motor.
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07-27-2022, 10:10 AM
Thread: Rear reel seat rod in a kayak...
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fly rod style holder should work just fine
fly rod style holder should work just fine
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07-06-2022, 06:04 PM
Thread: wtb special mate
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Frank's tackle in Michigan had the best pricing...
Frank's tackle in Michigan had the best pricing when I bought my Special Mates a few years back. Seems like 3 was the best shipping rate but 4 jumped it quite a bit.
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05-24-2022, 02:20 PM
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Polarized is what makes screens hard to see, not...
Polarized is what makes screens hard to see, not necessarily the tint.
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04-21-2022, 09:06 PM
Thread: Lake levels Tva?
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Dale Hollow Lake Water Level...
Dale Hollow Lake Water Level
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04-21-2022, 08:59 PM
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Mostly Medium but the MH have a soft enough tip. ...
Mostly Medium but the MH have a soft enough tip. I actually like the MH in late summer when catfish seems like the cranks as much as the crappie.
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04-20-2022, 09:44 PM
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look at walleye rods for trolling cranks....Diawa...
look at walleye rods for trolling cranks....Diawa Wilderness, Shimano TDR and several others. Usually in the $20-50 price range.
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That's kind of the conclusion I've arrived at. It has to be heat...
fluidbed painting question