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Yep, they will move that far in less than an hour. S.

I just got a BB bold. So far, its pretty awesome! I still haven't figured it all out, but that's half the fun! S.

Thanks Roy, that is pretty much the newer version of my buddies boat. I find it tight for space for the size of boat. It does handle big water well, and its been tough so far. His is an early 2000 model, not sure exactly what year, with a 90 Evinrude on the back. Its just really cramped compared to fishing in my boat. If we're fishing anything but lake O, we take mine just for the added space, and savings on fuel. S.

Get the biggest one you can afford/carry. You won't regret it. That TM will run all day on a 27 series battery. Get a proper deep cycle battery charger, and your all set! S.

I can't find a princecraft 164ws anywhere. Is that a type o? A buddy of mine has a 164 princecraft. Great boat, but it fishes like a 14footer. Always seem cramped in his boat. Its a bit longer, and a bit wider than mine, but really tight for space IMO. He's got a 90 2 stroke and the boat doesn't run any faster than my 16ft tiller with a 40hp. He's just burning gas for nothing IMO. I'm a tiller guy though. Ya can't beat a wide open boat!! I can fish 4 out of my boat no problem, lots of room, while his bigger boat with more power is tight with 3. Best suited to 2 once you throw all your gear/rods in it. Just sayin....if your going with a 16 footer, i would stay away from a full windshield. I'm assuming it has one of course, because i can't find that model anywhere. S.

I wouldn't recommend that charger for deep cycles at all. If you want your batteries to last, a good charger is key. Get a good charger, its worth it in the long run. I use the nautilus deep cycle smart charger. Has been working great for 5 or 5 years now, trouble free. I still have to pull batteries out every time I charge, but I don't mind that. S.

Yeah, scopes are good to go. We use them for turkkeys on our scatterguns as well. S.

That combo is enough gun to kill anything in Canada! Ya can't beat the price! S.

yes, you need a baitfish harvesters license to sell minnows. As long as what you intend to use for the worms will drain when it rains, they will live in any type of container you have. The key is keeping it deep enough that they can stay cool. I've tried it, and honestly, its easier to just go catch some worms on the rainy nights, and keep them in a pail in the spare fridge. They live forever in there. S.

The winchesters are good too. I can't speak for the new models, but I have a 1300 that is just gathering dust, but its a great gun. I had a 2200 magnum that was worn right out, and still worked OK most of the time, but it did have the occasional hiccup. I still say ya can't beat an 870 for a first gun, regardless. And Im sure there are many, many hunters that would agree. Easy to accessorize, lots of cheap and effective upgrades, and they will out last any one of us! It would be nice if the OP would give a little more info on what he intends to do with it most. It makes a difference. S.

I'm not getting pissy at all, and I'm a hardcore 870 fan. However, you are correct in what you said about them stove piping shells. You can't baby these guns. They are built to take a beating, and meant to be handled that way. Seems like the harder I am on mine, the better it gets. Mine is smooth as silk, and the action can be cycled with two fingers, but I still slam it as hard as I can every time! That's how they're meant to work! In saying that, I know guys who have had issues with thier 870's. Most of them are super mags, but I have good buddies I hunt with all the time, who have converted from their fancy Beretta's, Benelli's and Franchi's to an 870 for reliability in the field. The guy I hunt with most has since bought 3 870's, and he couldn't stand them when we first started hunting. His Beretta was the first to go, after watching me pound ducks, while his was a single shot, then When his BRAND NEW Franchi did the same thing, he got rid of that, and now shoots an 870 with not a single issue. I have another buddy who got rid of a Benelli SBE2 after 2 seasons, because it never worked properly from day one. Guess what he shoots now?? The bottom line is you can't go wrong with an 870 as your first gun. If you don't like it, sell it, and try something else. I wouldn't recommend the super mags though, they are the ones that seem to have the problems. The Magnums are fine, and you don't need the 3.5" shells to kill your quarry. That is a fact!! If you can find an older used one, that is the way to go. They are bullet proof, and will out live all of us! S.

:worthy: Thank you. You clearly know what your talking about. The rest of these guys are just bragging about what they use. For a first shotgun, you can't beat an 870. First thing is to learn to shoot.....From there, the sky is the limit. I've gone thru some fancy guns, and I always end up with ole trusty when its game time. It also doubles as a push pole, paddle, pry bar or crutch if you need it I don't even take care of mine. I didn't clean it once last season, and I hunt A LOT more than most, in some nasty conditions. Try doing that with your "fine" shotguns. Good luck!! S.

Did you replace the gas line yet?

I just did the math, and I put 2150 rounds thru my 870 Express last fall alone waterfowling.....and I'll do that again on clays easily in the off season. Not one misfire, jam or otherwise. I've never actually had it jam or misfire. They are great guns. I would suggest the Magnum over the super mag. It seems like the newer super mags are the ones with the reliability issues. I've shot beside guys shooting 3.5" shells, and my birds are just as dead as thiers are. If you can center your target in the pattern, within range, any size shell will kill. Dont get thinking that a 3.5" shell is going to kill things further, or deader, because they don't. They ONLY add pattern density, not range. The pellets are still traveling the same speed as a 2 3/4 shell, only there is more of them. Go in to a gun shop, pick up a shotgun. Look at a target on the wall, close your eyes, and point the gun where you think that target should be. How far off were you? Try another gun and repeat. The gun that puts you closest to the target with your eyes closed is the one you should get. Fit is far more important than chamber size or anything else. If the gun fits, buy it. They are all pretty reliable. There are a lot of things to consider.....what do you intend to hunt with it the most? The Express will rust if you put it away wet, but it will never skip a beat. Why do you think all the police forces have an 870 in all their patrol cars? I've tried just about every semi auto made at some point or another, and I've seen their owners all let down at some point or another, while I keep banging away on my ugly, rusty, 870. Whoever is saying the 870s are no good, have thier heads up thier , because they are probably the most reliable shot gun ever made. And yes BB, I've seen many brownings turn quickly into single shots as my 870 plugged away. Take an A-5 out in a muddy, wet corn field and see how long it lasts as a semi....I bet its a single shot, long before mine is Anyone who does this stuff knows that a wet muddy field is the worst place for any semi, and a pump gun is far more superior. Anyways, thats if from me. I'm getting out of this one while I can S

I'm a dirhard Rem 870 guy. Never been let down. S.

If there is one dog I will never trust again, it is a mastiff! We had a dog killed by one years ago. The neighbors dog jumped the 6'fence, and ripped ours to shreds. We got home to find the mastiff in our yard, and parts of our dog. It wasn't pretty. I was just a kid, and my opinion of mastiffs has, and never will, change. S.

That's what I'd do. I was going to suggest it, but thought you guys would think I'm crazier than you already do! Any dog that growls at you over food needs a little check up in dominance. If he growls, take it away. He will learn pretty quick what he did wrong! S.

He just needs to be reminded who is the boss when it comes to feeding, no need to put him down at all. You feed him from now on, and make sure he knows the rules!!! S.

Hmm...tough call, but if it was my dog there is no way he would be going down. I'd be the only one feeding him from here on out though, and I'd make sure he knows the rules about the hand that feeds him. I don't know your dog, so its hard to say. Was she trying to take his food away? Did she try to pick up his bowl as he was eating? What prompted the bite? EDIT: you answered my question at the same time. If my dog EVER growled at me over food, he wouldn't be eating! S.

I'm headed up there tomorrow for some ice out troutin! Been looking forward to it for a while now. I suspect it will still be slow, but what the heck, you won't catch them from home! S.

Lakes are constantly changing, you just have to adapt, the same way the fish do. They're still there in most cases, they have just adapted to the continual changes of their environments. Fish out side the box, you may be surprised. S.

My thoughts exactly. My power drive turning doesn't spook fish, but as soon as I use power to move, and everything gets churned up, the fish bolt!! S.

Yep, the momarsh boats are awesome! I'm interested in the marsh rat. I've hunted out of one, and they are pretty slick! They're not as good as our layout boat in open water, but in the marsh they are killer!! The nice thing is you can get them close to where you want to go across the gunnels of the tender boat, then paddle from there. They are also good for retrieving birds in hard to get at spots! Good stuff man! S.

I just clued in that Snidley is Paul Snyder. I remember him spewing this crap back in the late 80's early 90's when metro east steelhead and salmon fisherman was just starting. I don't think he came out to any of our rehab jobs on duffins back then either. I can't remember his buddies name though....Burt? I forget, that was a long time ago, when there were more fish than fisherman! Duffins used to get a run of over 5000 fish back then, and the ganny was averaging around 10-12,000. The good ole days. I haven't fished the tribs seriously since the mid 90's, and I don't miss it one bit!! Anyways....carry on.... S.

The best wild turkey I've ever had was deep fried! I've roasted a few as well, but the deep fried bird was simply amazing! I plan on frying my own this year! Enjoy, they are great birds!! S.