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01-11-2013, 07:08 AM
Thread: When is it enough?
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I never had a problem with my box tipping over....
I never had a problem with my box tipping over. My fat butt must have held it down LOL As for losing a spud, I never lost one. I had a rope tied on mine with a loop on the end that went around my...
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01-11-2013, 06:19 AM
Thread: Crappie Day.
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WoW! Nice mess of fish. How was the ice?
WoW! Nice mess of fish. How was the ice?
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01-07-2013, 10:02 PM
Thread: winter slabfest
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Yeah....with your help I figured it out. Thanks!!
Yeah....with your help I figured it out. Thanks!!
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01-07-2013, 04:19 PM
Thread: When is it enough?
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Yep....I also remember the wooden ice fishing...
Yep....I also remember the wooden ice fishing box/sled. There was a place in the front to put a lantern and you sat with the lantern between your legs. When you caught a fish you put it in the slot...
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01-07-2013, 04:12 PM
Thread: winter slabfest
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My wife and I just went up to Houghton Lake New...
My wife and I just went up to Houghton Lake New Years Eve weekend. We stayed at Krobinskis Motel in Prudenville. It is right on the lake. We got a rate of $49 per night for seniors. Krobinskis also...
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01-07-2013, 04:53 AM
Thread: winter slabfest
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Ha Ha .....no way....I see a lot of post from you...
Ha Ha .....no way....I see a lot of post from you and I enjoy reading them. If someone can't speak their mind, what good is it to speak? Carry on Sir!
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01-06-2013, 03:36 PM
Thread: winter slabfest
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Thanks for that. I certainly was not "whining"! I...
Thanks for that. I certainly was not "whining"! I was making a comment about most of the events being held on the other side of the state and it is not easy for some of us to get to them. I am...
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01-06-2013, 05:02 AM
Thread: When is it enough?
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Don't we all remember the rod that had the two...
Don't we all remember the rod that had the two "L" shaped pieces of metal that you wraped the line around as a reel? The line always kinked when you took it off. LoL When you caught a fish, in deeper...
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01-04-2013, 05:42 AM
Thread: Ice Fishing bait ADVICE REQUESTED?
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We have a new local shop that opened late last...
We have a new local shop that opened late last year. He has bait now but no Red Spikes. I'll suggest where he can get them. He is on Union Lake Rd. @ Cooley Lake Rd. As for Gulp's, my wife and I use...
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01-04-2013, 05:22 AM
Thread: winter slabfest
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I can't take any time off. I would have to travel...
I can't take any time off. I would have to travel on a Saturday evening and fish with you guys on Sunday. If things are done by then, then I guess it wouldn't make sense for me to go. Could the Slab...
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01-04-2013, 05:19 AM
Thread: First Crappie this Winter.
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Nice catch. Love seeing those guys come through...
Nice catch. Love seeing those guys come through the hole!!
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12-26-2012, 06:07 AM
Thread: Ice Fishing bait ADVICE REQUESTED?
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I am in SE Michigan. Commerce Twp. to be exact. I...
I am in SE Michigan. Commerce Twp. to be exact. I frequent Gander Mountain and have never seen them there.
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12-25-2012, 02:26 PM
Thread: Ice Fishing bait ADVICE REQUESTED?
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I grew up, in Alabama, with my Dad using Catawba...
I grew up, in Alabama, with my Dad using Catawba worms that he would collect from the webs and he would load up on Gills using them. I've never seen a Catawba worm or web in Michigan.
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12-25-2012, 11:36 AM
Thread: Ice Fishing bait ADVICE REQUESTED?
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I have watched videos of guys using colored...
I have watched videos of guys using colored spikes. Some Red and some Green. I want to use them but my problem is finding them for sale. Where do you get yours?
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12-24-2012, 10:22 AM
Thread: Looks Like Ice!!!
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Glad to hear that there is going to be an outing...
Glad to hear that there is going to be an outing this year. I haven't made any of the previous outings but would like to make the Ice one. Keep me posted.
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12-24-2012, 09:49 AM
Thread: Ice Fishing bait ADVICE REQUESTED?
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Corn Bores were the bait of choice years ago....
Corn Bores were the bait of choice years ago. They are not for sale anymore and going out and getting your own is the only means of obtaining them now. There were THE best bait and were tough as...
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12-24-2012, 07:00 AM
Thread: Ice Fishing bait ADVICE REQUESTED?
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Has anyone ever heard of using acorn larvae? A...
Has anyone ever heard of using acorn larvae? A couple of years ago, I read an article about a guy that went out and collected acorns, in the early fall. He would place them in a fine fish net, in his...
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12-24-2012, 06:12 AM
Thread: Looks Like Ice!!!
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I can't wait!! Most of our lakes have a thin coat...
I can't wait!! Most of our lakes have a thin coat on them, on the south east side of the state, and yes colder temps are coming! We are supposed to get a good snow Wednesday which will blanket the...
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05-13-2012, 05:45 AM
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I'm an big old geezer too and have back issues...
I'm an big old geezer too and have back issues along with bursitis in my right hip. Sitting in a Kayak was a big concern for me as well. I bought the Ascend FS12 fishing Kayak from Bass Pro Shops....
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05-09-2012, 10:56 AM
Thread: Kayak Seats
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I have an Ascend FS12 fishing Kayak that I...
I have an Ascend FS12 fishing Kayak that I purchased at Bass Pro. I chose this Yak for 2 reasons. One, I have no desire for a "Sit on" Yak and Two, because of the seat. The seat in a my Yak is...
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05-08-2012, 05:01 AM
Thread: Mounting a depth finder transducer
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Right. And, as I stated, that is the good thing...
Right. And, as I stated, that is the good thing abot Duct Seal. Its like Play-Doh, it doesn't harden and if it doesn't work you just take it up. Let us know how your system works.
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05-07-2012, 04:14 PM
Thread: Mounting a depth finder transducer
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From what I found, on the link I posted, and from...
From what I found, on the link I posted, and from messages to the poster to that link, no water is needd. Just use the Duct Seal to attach the TD to the hull and connect to Unit. Let us know how your...
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05-07-2012, 05:04 AM
Thread: Mounting a depth finder transducer
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After a lot of investigation, i found that a few...
After a lot of investigation, i found that a few guys are using "Duct Seal" to fasten the transducer to the hull of the Yak. I purchased Duct Seal at Lowes for like $2.67 and there is more than...
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I had been wanting a Kayak for some time. They...
I had been wanting a Kayak for some time. They are getting more and more popular. This winter I finally purchased an Ascend FS12 fishing Yak. I've only been out twice and I love it. As the previous...
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04-11-2012, 07:27 PM
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I am 6' 240# and I have an Ascend FS12 from...
I am 6' 240# and I have an Ascend FS12 from BassPro. This is the sit IN model fishing Yak. It is VERY stable and has lots of room for storage. I am very [leased wi8803688037th miine.
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04-10-2012, 06:57 AM
Thread: Mounting a depth finder transducer
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Awesome...I'll give that a try. Although, my...
Awesome...I'll give that a try. Although, my bottom is not totally level. It slightly tappers toward the middle where there is a keel. Will that matter?
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04-10-2012, 04:36 AM
Thread: Mounting a depth finder transducer
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If you mount the transducer "inside" the Yak, it...
If you mount the transducer "inside" the Yak, it has to be a "trough the hull" one and they cost a lot more.
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04-10-2012, 04:31 AM
Thread: My crappie slayer..
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You can get an extension handle for the trolling...
You can get an extension handle for the trolling motor.....
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04-09-2012, 03:49 PM
Thread: Mounting a depth finder transducer
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Mounting a depth finder transducer
I am wanting to mount a depth finder and transducer on my Yak. I have watched many videos on mounting the transducers in Yak's but all have been "through the hull" transducers. I don't want to spend...
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04-09-2012, 03:45 PM
Thread: Ascend Kayaks
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I also have the FS 12 and love it This is the...
I also have the FS 12 and love it This is the "sit in" style. I'm 6' 240# and fit in it nicely. Love the seat as well. My seat is the removable one that is like a lawn chair with 3" legs. VERY...
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