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03-22-2023, 11:01 AM
Thread: Pronunciation
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But are your pronouncing it as it's spelled? How...
But are your pronouncing it as it's spelled? How do you pronounce swap? rhyme with slap or rhyme with slop?
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03-16-2023, 02:59 PM
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Fish the way you like to fish. ignore the...
Fish the way you like to fish. ignore the b*******s. They're most likely over compensating.
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03-16-2023, 02:54 PM
Thread: Papaw needs help
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Some good ideas above. You might also try...
Some good ideas above. You might also try Britton Park on Joe Pool Lake. I've never fished it but it's a pretty shallow area so they will probably be in there soon. Also, it's free and plenty of...
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03-08-2023, 05:04 PM
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Not sure this is exactly embarrassing but it's...
Not sure this is exactly embarrassing but it's darned funny.
When I was a freshman in college me and some friends (6 of us, 3 guys and 3 girls) decided we would take my family's boat and go tubing... -
03-01-2023, 03:23 PM
Thread: How do you balance poles?
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This is absolutely correct. But, the only way to...
This is absolutely correct. But, the only way to move the location of the fulcrum is to add weight. Regardless of how you do it, anything that changes the fulcrum will add weight to the rod. ...
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03-01-2023, 03:18 PM
Thread: Livescoping
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Wait! What! I thought you just had to turn it...
Wait! What! I thought you just had to turn it on and the big fish jump in the boat!
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02-28-2023, 02:49 PM
Thread: How do you balance poles?
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There's no way to balance a rod without adding...
There's no way to balance a rod without adding weight unless you cut the tip off far enough back to balance the rod. I doubt you'd want to do that.
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02-24-2023, 06:04 PM
Thread: Transducer pole holder
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I went online and bought a wall mounted bicycle...
I went online and bought a wall mounted bicycle vise. There's a local company here in DFW that was selling those with their mounting system and it looked like a great idea. He stopped and went back...
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02-24-2023, 05:57 PM
Thread: Eatn Crappie
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I haven't ever noticed a difference in taste. ...
I haven't ever noticed a difference in taste. However, I find it easier to fry the smaller crappie than the bigger ones. Since they're thinner it's easier to get them done through without...
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02-23-2023, 03:33 PM
Thread: Lithium battery question
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The long and the short of it is, especially with...
The long and the short of it is, especially with modern sonar and FFS, is that the more voltage to the unit the better the picture. So running 10 ga wire will get you significantly more voltage to...
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02-23-2023, 11:16 AM
Thread: Ram mount
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Garmins are very easy to remove. At least the...
Garmins are very easy to remove. At least the newer ones. They have a cradle and the just pop in and out. Wiring stays connected to the cradle. My graphs NEVER travel down the road on the boat.
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02-22-2023, 05:38 PM
Thread: Ram mount
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I have a 1" RAM mount on my consol with a 9"...
I have a 1" RAM mount on my consol with a 9" garmin. Never had any issues. It's plenty stable.
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01-17-2023, 04:17 PM
Thread: keeping crappie?
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I recently "found" a bag of crappie in the...
I recently "found" a bag of crappie in the freezer at the lake house that was from March 2017. It was frozen as the OP described. Thawed it and cooked it and it was fantastic!
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01-12-2023, 12:40 PM
Thread: Electric fillet knife?
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I have the corded Bubba and it's never let me...
I have the corded Bubba and it's never let me down. I bought it shortly after Bubba released their electric knives. Back then there were a number of issues with the cordless version. It seems that...
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01-12-2023, 12:35 PM
Thread: What FLOAT for an 1/8 oz. weight?
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I use the orange and white slip bobbers from...
I use the orange and white slip bobbers from Wal-Mart. $1.40 for 3 floats rather than nearly $3.00 per float for the Thill. Nothing against the Thill, I like them. Just get more for my money with...
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01-12-2023, 12:32 PM
Thread: what is your preferred MINNOW HOOK?
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#2 red aberdeen hooks are all i use.
#2 red aberdeen hooks are all i use.
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01-06-2023, 05:46 PM
Thread: Planning a L O Pines trip early Feb.
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If you're camping or in an RV I can recommend...
If you're camping or in an RV I can recommend Johnson Creek campground. As far as hotel/motel i don't have any suggestions.
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12-19-2022, 04:39 PM
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I haven't read all posts so if this has been...
I haven't read all posts so if this has been covered i apologize. My suggestion is to buy another cradle for you 93SV. They cost about $50. Put one cradle at the helm and one up front. Then when...
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12-19-2022, 04:34 PM
Thread: Electric knife comparison video
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I'd love to actually see a fair test. OP was...
I'd love to actually see a fair test. OP was working REALLY hard to make the Bubba look bad (dead battery, feathering the trigger). I have the Bubba and it's not nearly the junk that he tried to...
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12-19-2022, 04:24 PM
Thread: Mushroom anchor off of the stern?
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As said above, trying to use an anchor as you...
As said above, trying to use an anchor as you described can be a real pain in the rear. I know you said you don't have spot lock but do you have a trolling motor. If so, just get proficient at boat...
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10-26-2022, 05:47 PM
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I fish #00 mepps primarily for trout in the LMFR....
I fish #00 mepps primarily for trout in the LMFR. I have an 8ft ultra-light rig that will cast them a good distance with 2lb test line.
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10-25-2022, 02:42 PM
Thread: St. Croix Panfish rod. What length?
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The would be the exact rod I would get.
The would be the exact rod I would get.
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10-10-2022, 12:56 PM
Thread: How deep is it ?
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Objects are 10' below the transducer. So if the...
Objects are 10' below the transducer. So if the transducer is 2' below the surface the object is 12' below the surface.
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09-20-2022, 02:38 PM
Thread: LVS32 cable splice?
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I was listening to a podcast the other...
I was listening to a podcast the other day...can't remember if it was Crappie Connection of All Angles but the guest they had on actually repairs (splices) the live scope transducer cables. I don't...
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09-20-2022, 02:32 PM
Thread: Wally Marshall speedshooter rod
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I've got 2 of the speed shooters, 6'6" and 7'. ...
I've got 2 of the speed shooters, 6'6" and 7'. Really like them both. picked up and 8' speed stick at academy this weekend for $19. Haven't had the chance to use it yet.
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09-20-2022, 01:59 PM
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Just to chime in, you may already know this. ...
Just to chime in, you may already know this. None of those chargers that you listed are what you would call "fast". The 3 bank charger is a cumulative total of 15 amps. It charges at 5 amps per...
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08-22-2022, 10:41 AM
Thread: Trolling motor options.....
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No issue with battery live on the ultrex. I run...
No issue with battery live on the ultrex. I run 2 group 31 lead acid batteries for my 24v 80lb ultrex. I have and 18 foot fiberglass ranger. I can run the TM all day and never run out of juice.
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08-17-2022, 03:35 PM
Thread: what's your FAVORITE inline spinner?
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The Mepps Aglia is my favorite spinner for trout...
The Mepps Aglia is my favorite spinner for trout and bluegill. I like them because I can get very small sizes. That said, a lot of inline spinners work great. panther martin, rooster tail, blue...
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08-17-2022, 03:26 PM
Thread: Trolling motor options.....
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I have the Minn Kota Ultrex and I run Garmin...
I have the Minn Kota Ultrex and I run Garmin electronics. I have no issues with this set up in the way i fish. I made the decision on the Ultrex strictly because it was cheaper. I felt like I...
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08-09-2022, 03:31 PM
Thread: What is the advantage of red hooks?
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I know the theory is that the red hook imitates...
I know the theory is that the red hook imitates blood and wounded bait fish. But i'm not sure how that fish really perceive it. What I do know is that red hooks can and will trigger more strikes. ...
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I appreciate the offer, I redneck patched it up with a couple of...
2 ultras and a light