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The fuel tank on my 20 HP Merc did that many years ago. Turned out the screen on the bottom of the pick-up tube had slid up on the tube for some reason. At low idle or low speed, enough fuel would get by to keep the engine running. Once you cranked the throttle, the engine would run out of fuel and die. Once the motor sat for a minute, enough fuel would get by to start it up again. I removed the tube and attache the screen more securely with a clamp or tyrap. I have no idea how or why it did that.

All good info! Thanks! Seems like most are auto inflate, but any thoughts as to which method of inflation? The ones that sense water pressure when they are submerged are more expensive.

I have been looking at these CO2 inflatable PFD's a bit lately and would like to know your thoughts on which ones you have or have used. I understand that there are a few different versions? One is manually inflatable, one inflates by pressure of the water if submerged, and one is inflated when they get wet. I'm thinking the last version might be a pain if the device gets drenched in the rain? Any thoughts? Thanks

I agree with you Garnet. I think the change in water clarity has changed the location for the Walleye. Weed growth has changed a lot too. Black Crappie have also impacted things somewhat.

I got my "camp" lawnmower in a similar way. The guy was hauling it up to the garbage bins when he stopped to say hello. I asked him what the story was and he said the pull start rope was broken and he had bought a new one. I told him to leave it with me and saved him the trip. That thing worked great for me for many years! I am always amazed at what some people will toss out for scrap. Being a "horder" of sorts is a curse and a blessing at the same time.

Welcome Eric! Well done on the intro as well! This place has been something special for many, many years now. Lots of good folks on here.

Good luck with the locals! My Mother in Law and Sister in Law live near there. Nobody cares to work too much up there! lol

That would keep more than just the bugs away from you. Kinda creepy looking!

I also read his article in the magazine and would say he is very accurate as well. I watch the spawn from both LargeMouth and SmallMouth every year for the past 9 or 10 years in crystal clear waters. The only thing he didn't get into is the time period after the eggs hatch. The male guards the fry as he herds them around for about 2 or 3 weeks. As soon as the ball of fry start to disperse and break up, he will turn and devour as many as possible! He has literally been starved for all this time while on guard. It is a very strange situation.

I have stocked both Emerald Shiners (Last fall) and fathead minnows (This past week) into my pond as feed for the Bass. Fatheads are preferred because they will breed constantly over the summer between water temps of 60 deg.F to 84 deg.F. Emeralds won't breed in the pond. I buy them by the gallon (approx. 90 dozen per gallon), so several thousand fish at a time. Fun to just watch the Bass bust in on a big school of minnows! Every day now, they are feeding more aggressively.

Very Nice Mr. B! Both the fish and the time with your Son.

Wow, nice work! Is that clear coated after the polishing?

Gerry Heels really knows his stuff, but he is in Barrie. Heels Marine Electronics Installations 705 791-8080 [email protected]

Congrats! I can't think of a nicer way to get the first slime in her! I have never caught a Lake trout, so it would be super special for me too.

Pretty amazing! Nicely done. You are a great story teller and you deserve to be a writer!

Lake Dalrymple Resort. Ownership changed hands a few years back, but Hazel and Gail were still working there helping out. They have a nice big dock to fish off, good safe swimming, playground, campfires at night, etc. They also rent boats. I rented a boat off the new owners last year and they seemed decent. The deepest stretch of water in the whole lake (33 feet) is just out front of this place, so although it is shallow close to shore, the deep water is close. Nice Crappies and Walleye off their dock.

Simon, that is awesome! Is your camera mounted on a headband? I have a lot to learn with this GoPro stuff!

Wow Lew, what an awesome looking shop you have there! I'm very envious!

That's the way I think too! I believe there are only two sizes?

Now that's the Ron I know!!!!!!! You go Ron! Nice to see you posting old friend!

And to think........my brain has got to be........maybe double the size of this little fishes brain........and I couldn't do it! That is truly amazing!

Freshtrax, I'm kind of with Wayne again on this one! Bringing ESA into things might be the proper thing to do, but it can open a whole can of worms you don't necessarily need! On the other hand, burning down your house or garage ain't smart either! I also live quite a ways from you or I would be happy to help out. I'm not a licensed Electrician by any means. I am a licensed Refrigeration HVAC Mechanic and a licensed Welder. I have worked extensively with Electrical for over 36 years, so i have a certain confidence with it as Wayne does. If you are not confident in this work, it is better to bring someone in that is. For insurance reasons, you want to make sure the Canadian Electrical code is followed. ESA will only tell you all the things wrong and you still need someone to do the actual work correctly. Okay, having said all that, It sounds like you have a 30 amp two pole breaker in your main house panel that is feeding a sub-panel in your garage. This sub-panel has screw in plug fuses? It is an older one if that is the case. 30 amp sub panels with breakers are not expensive, and might be a better choice. You could get one with 4 or 8 breakers that would suffice for a few other receptacles in the garage when you are not welding. Actually, the cost of breakers might add up to more than the panel! lol The welder could blow the fuses if you max out the output. In most cases, you will be welding at less than the rated output. Where are you at with this project to date? If you still want to use the old fuse panel, it should still work with 30 amp fuses to power your welder. Run 2 - #10 AWG (American Wire Gauge) gauge wire to the receptacle plus a ground wire.

The two 30 amp breakers only supply 30 amps. The connecting piece makes sure if one trips, they trip together. The 10-4 cable you have should have (1) Black, (1) Red, (1) White, & (1) Green ground wire. This cable should be fine for 30 amps over the 50 feet or so you mentioned. I have not checked the charts, but it should be fine. The white conductor allows you to have 120 volts between either the of the Black or Red and the White. Black to Red should be 240 volts in a house. I just checked the specs on the machine and it says input current is 20 amps @ Rated output. This seems kind of strange. Usually they are quite a bit higher input for 180 amps output. Lincoln makes several versions of their 180 amp machines. This is one of the versions created for sale in Big Box Retailers. For home use, it should be fine. It is a good price! Make sure you pay attention to the polarity of the MIG gun. It usually comes shipped with the gun connected to the Negative terminal for Flux core. The work clamp will be positive in this case. If you decide to use a shielding gas of 75% argon/25% CO2, the gun will have to be switched to positive and the work clamp to negative. This will all be in the instructions! The plug on the machine cord will dictate the receptacle you require off your garage panel. It will be two prongs plus the ground. Good luck!

What Wayne said! I'm also thinking 30 amps might be a bit on the light side to handle the Lincoln 180. 50 amps would be better. I guess if you don't intend to max out the machine, you might get away with it....but you will be limited. Your #10 wire is maxed out though at 30 amps.

I never had a toque, but I did have the ball cap and still have the fishing towel. Good old days! lol