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I use a plumbers lead ladle and a torch to melt mine. MAKE SURE YOU MELT THE LEAD IN AN AREA THAT HAS LOTS OF VENTILATION AND WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING YOUR FACE OR ANYTHING ELSE. When you do melt down the lead the slag will float on top use a dedicated spoon to remove it before you pour the lead. The correct temperature for lead is when you can put a piece of paper in it and it browns immediately if it burst into flames it is too hot. The final warning is if the lead gets one drop of moisture (water or sweat etc.) it will react violently and lead will explode out of the pot and at 740F ruin your day and then some. I usually work over a piece of plywood in case the mold leaks or other mishaps it seems to contain the lead and absorbs the heat to return it to a solid quickly. Art

Many years ago I had someone break into my work truck and take all of the power tools in cases and all of the products faucets and Garbage disposals that were in sale-able boxes. Cops were called but they were sure they went to assorted flea markets over the state lines. So far we have never had anyone brave enough to come on the farm and remove something we all have ways to detain the person till the ambulance arrives. Art

As some of you know most of the things done by Joe and I are shared he has certain people he is in charge of to keep an eye on and I have mine. We then fill each other in on the ebb and flow of our friends lives and that way we get twice as much enjoyment.Just like Hockey he is in charge of wishing for the Caps to win and I watch Martial Arts Contests. We both tend to stick to our specialties both in our business and personal lives it seems to work and if a few people get our names or quotes wrong their is no harm nor foul I am proud to be confused with Joe he is after all my brother. Art

P.M. sent back with photo I can't wait till October for it to arrive. Thanks Art

Now why couldn't I be smart enough to figure out the lure/rod connection.... Thanks for the help IM HOOKED. I found the lures on E bay out West now how they got their I have no idea. I can tell you that if you printed out this thread you would be spending more than the price of the lures. Even if they were much more it is still a cheap price for a friend who has welcomed you into his home and given you his last beer. Our thanks and gratitude for everyone who has touched our lives and we look forward to meeting you sometime in our lives. Art and Joe

Hey I sent you a P.M. and did not get an answer. I want to get another rod with the extra thick grips you built for me this spring.Do you still have the specks for the little one I forgot what guides and handle we used? If not I can send you a picture. Thanks Art

It would seem if the merchants can price match and make a profit then they are the ones jacking the price.I think that most of the time they are using the Manufactures Suggested Retail Price and I am sure they will not complain since it is extra profit in their pockets.Some of the merchants down here also do the same thing but the competition usually causes them to make deals as their inventory stops moving.In the mean time find the item down here and ask them to ship it USPS so far it has worked well for the items I send up North. Art

You all are kidding right? Down here the Channel Catfish is one of the most eaten freshwater fish. When we go for a fishfry then forget the bass/pike and go straight for the catfish. A tasty seasonal (due to the heat) fish fry is Crappie and Perch with a side of fried Oakra mmmm thats good eaten. Art

It is worth a try but I would expect that if the tanks are at different levels or different length of hose it would suck the lower/ closer one dry faster and then suck air before draining the other tank. The equalizer tube on a two tank system is located at the bottom between the tanks.With this said if Lews boat is set up without a equalizer tube or special piping then you are golden. Art

Welcome home Sis good to see you are alive and well. Art

Here might be the answer but the price makes it as cheap to put another transducer on the boat. 1transducer to 2 unit switch Art

It is my hope that if you oppose these fish that you do not purchase them or support business that sell them. Since after all it is being done just for the profit.... A faster growing fish will enable product to be brought to market quicker with less resources sounds like a win for all of us. If by chance they do escape and they are fertile it will have all of the natural enemies and mortality of the native species it is not like the Asian Carp. Please don't turn this into the Carp argument it will only get locked. Art

I think Rick O Banion has a childrens fishing support group I have donated my old rods, reels and tackle a few years back. Art

Here is a link to infisherman.comThey have hours of articles and videos to give you the how to's you are asking for. I am not associated with them but wish they would be a sponsor for the OFC here. Art

All marine wires to code must be stranded the sold wire for houses is a no no it can start a fire and will break at the connections from vibration and stress. That said it looks like you have had some success though for the past 10 plus years. Art

I got to agree with Roy...It is kind of like the factory smoke they put in all electronics once it gets out the unit is toast. However taking it apart to see whats inside is a worthwhile project with a beer in hand. Art

Thats one of the reasons we did not go metric...our athletes complained about how much harder it was running that extra distance. Art

Guess were froze over too :devil: I hear the rant Paul it gets awful hot not only contending with the engine heat but the sun and all. If it helps it was 97 D F here today on the blacktop. Art

While this is a different type of fishing Surfcasting competitions are won with baitcasters going over 100 yards or the length of a football field. I use only baitcasters on 9ft rods with 8 oz of lead and 6 oz of bait a 75 yard cast is average on a hard cast. Art

I usually direct tie soft baits and spinners. The crank baits I sometimes use a swivel or just load up 4 or 5 different rods with lures. Art

happy b day Paul I hope it is one of the best ones you can have. Art

Now we know how the rumors of Toe Monsters living in the water comes from. Nice fish Art

If you can't get a cover that will not puddle then it would be better to tarp it with supports that will not let snow collect. I have the cover you mentioned and while it is a nice cover it does puddle water but since it is stored in a garage it does not matter for me. Art

As to you my new friend I apologize for judging you a Racist (used incorrectly by the way) before taking the time to really talk to you as we have done in p.m.'s. A Pepsi Sugar free and a hearty handshake is waiting for you at Lak Air if you get up their for the G2G. If you also get a chance to come to the Washington D.C. area we can fish for the monstrous Potomac River Carp or I can turn you into a Blue Catfish fan which ever you prefer. Art

If you have any of the high end stereo shops that put in those obnoxious auto radio systems they will have all of the electrical parts in stock for you. They do make a bladed one time fuse that works well and might be easily available (carry a spare just in case. Art