Marc Thorpe

I'm immortal so I'll be around for ever

Yes Lew the Perfect Angler

The Thread Tittle " ME "

The banner add made me think of it

He also brings a refreshing side

Good for you Rick,glad all worked out

Ya RBC has offered very good service towards me over the last 20 years

Ive been very satisfied with TD also,they came through for me when times were tough and were a very good client.

Be sure you notice Dave's banner,its great

I like the humor he brings

Good going Dave

Ya know we once actually had Mr Perfect as a member of OFC

Hey Connie,good to see ya

Wont be long now,big pike be on the prowl soon

Here's my pack

Well one thing is apparent, when I buy my boat I am NOT gonna say one word about what brand of motor I have on it.......

We need Lew on this thread to put out the flames!

No problems on the make of motor

But....... It had better be a console

Hi Mazing,my point was,all manufactured products are prone to human error

As far as stats, as a client once said to me one morning

"If your prop aint turning,you aint earning"

I have run 150 optimax's up to 1200/1400 hours on a single season(Good probability that in 15 years the main compressor for the fuel pump bearings may wear) ,Opti's growl like no other

Verados 1200 hours,their Tanks (yet to have any failures)

I also sold my last OMC with somewhere between 6000 to 8000 hours (it was also the 60 degree engine which has been in production for 30 plus years),other than changing a power pack every 2 years,it ran perfect like a tractor

To be quite frank,other than maintenance and few evident wear downs on each manufacture,I was quite satisfied with both North American manufactures

In any product the quality remains on the % of human error

The last human on earth that was perfect,they put on a cross for it

I have not seen an Outboard made by man on a Cross yet t

Ya but the price remains as the size increases to 10-14 along with volume

Many fish from this hatchery have established flourishing fisheries

Wayne,no I am saving those for our Filet O muskie BBQ in Honor the Spawn of ED

Reel my Friend Reel

http://www.minnesotamuskiefarm.com/price_list.html

Leech Lakers,not important no strain exist

One species that evolved according to its geographical environment

Hatcheries in Jersey,well worth the tour if ever interested ,Craig is a stand up guy

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/hacktown.htm

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/arthackbrd06.htm

http://mi50.com/ipw-web/gallery/album03/PC040054

II run these motors head to head against each other so nobody can tell me that Mercury or Honda are better motors BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT PLAIN AND SIMPLE.BE AN EDUCATED CONSUMER WHEN MERCURY BUYS EVERY ALUMINUM BOAT COMPANY SO THAT NO OTHER MOTOR COMPANY HAS ANYWHERE TO PUT THEIR MOTORS ALL THAT SAYS TO ME IS THAT THEY KNOW THEY HAVE THE LESSER PRODUCT.SERMON COMPLETE

I run a Mercs for 2000 hours a year,I dont post how good they are I use em as good as they are

You my friend are an amateur,actually an amateur has more knowledge and education than you

At least the common angler dont mind asking instead of assuming from a few hours of use how good they are

If you had any quality control in your thinking,you might just admit they all have their merits depending on the intended usage

The only lesser element in this post is yourself

Entry fee for Old Boys Club = 24 Old Milwaukee

Gerrit cant be in the Old Boys Club,he's still changing diapers

Virus,the only one I know who got a virus was when TJ did his Honda

VOD : Venereal Outboard disease

He put a new meaning in lube job

Reef Runners come in all flavors,thems all delicious

Ben pointed out the true nature of crank baits and fisheries

I will say,my fishery enjoys Reef Runners,it actually out fishes all other cranks,why I am still perplexed but I gave in

I'll take a pink lemonade with Fried Chicken on Wonder Bread with Blueberry Muffin for desert while wearing my Cheap Sunglasses under the Blue Hawaiian sun

Congrats on the well put together info

Kudos on the public info and education sharing

Dude,I could troll out of that thing

Many happy returns Glen

Thats a good way to arouse the Dawg

Looks like you got enough to supply the entire South with Sorbet this coming summer season

Hey if we get whats in my yard and yours,we could sell it on Ebay and have gas money this summer

Hey Dog,that fisrt pic scared me!

I thought I was gonna see you in the next shot in the pasture!

The following shots you look quite content,nice wearing a shirt at this time of year

One of these days you will have to enjoy a sweater,parka and snow mobile suit,maybe a stay over at Chateau Des Igloo

Look on the bright side,water tables should be good

Them's be making good babies this year,all species

Wonder if Al Gore is on a diet with all Global Cooling going on

Holy Moly,that thing is taller than you

Nice pooch Chris

Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha I LOVE the fact that this thread wont go away!!!!

Ya and if it keeps going, Maina will have more wrinkles than Keith Richards

Very nice

The last shot captures a beauty moment

sure I can see it...LOL

Now thats Funny

Thanks Terry,great morning laugh

Slowpoke,good one

Being in the boat with him,ya'd think he was a twisted sister at times

MsEss in Wisconsin

Ya never knew he was this popular did ya

Have a good weekend Tweety

Bill on my muskie baitcaster I use Dacron 63 pound test as backing,only do a couple wraps to cover the bottom of the spool. As Irish pointed out,first year I use as is,the second year I reverse it onto another reel.You get 2 years this way.

Unless I chop it all away during the season from re-tying

I've used invisibraid but 80 pound,have not had any issues with it,I still like the stealth line

You can spool direct,the prob with slippage is not emptying your reel and reeling in line before using for the first time upon getting on the water