Sinker

Im not much of a bass guy, so looks like i'll have to figure out the eyes and musky. Its a pretty big lake...weird that ive never been to it all these years. Im looking forward to it! Thanks for the info! S.

I won't touch a drill for tapping my trees. Its just wrong LOL The good ole hand drill never fails! Battery never dies! S.

Headhunter, how did that trip go? We're considering a cottage on that lake this summer for a week. I've never laid eyes on the lake, and don't know anyone who has fished it. Just searching for some info on it, and this thread came up on google lol S.

I am a fish attractant. A fish magnet some might say S.

I always disconnect the footpedal, but the motor is hardwired right to the battery. S.

Its nice having the riggers all the way at the back, but on that boat, with the rear deck, it would be a pain in the butt stepping up and down to set your riggers. I like them at the gunnels, just where the rear deck starts. That way your standing on the main floor, not bent over setting them up, and you can also lean on the rear deck step to help balance on a rough day. I find guys who have the riggers way at the back on a boat with a rear deck like that are on their knees setting the riggers. It wears you out after a while, especially if its rough. A swivel base at the back of each track for the riggers, a couple ratcheting tube holders, and a couple salties and your good to go. Simple, effective, and no need to climb up on the back deck, or be bent over setting lines. I personally like the riggers out to the sides. Spreads things out a bit, and leaves the back wide open for netting your fish too. S.

Shag has a solid idea. Insurance burns my butt. They screw everything up. S.

Remove the rod holders and install a track the full length if you can. Then you can move things around all you want in the tracks....riggers too. S.

I gave up on the stupid plugs about 3 yrs ago and hardwired mine. Havent had an issue since. I never did see any reason for the plug to begin with....just a weak link IMO. S.

I don't really get the point of a swing tounge.....just to fit in the garage? I need my trailer tongue lengthened, and was considering a swing tongue, but maybe I'll just get a length welded on instead. S.

Whats the quantity of those two pans? I have an 80l 25" x 25" x 11" pan now. Takes me about 7 hours to finish 80l on one propane burner. S.

2x8 and milk crates. Works mint. Why spend money on something fancy?? S.

HELL YEAH! Great find!! Lucky duck!!! I've been looking for a bigger pan for a long time! S.

I think I would be getting that checked out by a mechanic. What lead to the prop bearings failure? Is there any other damage inside the gear case? ( probably). Have you looked into a used lower unit for that engine? S.

Good stuff dood! Great read, I enjoyed it! Great seein ya at bogie! Good times!!! P.S...those lakers are huge man!!!! S.

From what I understand, the water breached the dam, and went over the banks along side it. They had to bring in stone fill to avoid the banks washing away, not the dam itself. S.

It does if I'm supplying ammo! LOL I hear ya though.... S.

Uhmmm....8? What do I win?

I have 2 Pacific energy stoves that are amazing. They dont have ovens on them though... S.

That will make things interesting! S.

Geeze....i drilled holes through 30" of ice here today. S.

Im on 30" of ice right now lol S.

This is far from a quick thaw. We'd be in serious trouble if our snow pack went quick up here. We've been blessed with a slow thaw thank goodness. Still lots of snow to go yet! S.

I finished 2.5l last night. Little by little, im getting my syrup. Thats 6l finished so far I think... Next couple days should be good too. S.

Not much here today either. Was cold enough last night, and warm enough today, but no sun. Tomorrow should be ok. Id love to see 10C highs and sun, with -5C overnight all week! S.