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Eddyk I have had two major purchases from the big box stores and wasn't happy with either one's install (subcontractors from the stores). Both jobs weren't done on time, as a matter of fact the one a kitchen floor install that was quoted as taking one day took over two weeks and two subcontractors later and myself finishing the job. Did the kitchen cabinet thing and hired a small shop and work was done by their own people and was quite happy with their work, but most importantly the WIFE was happy From my experience in the future I will stick to installs from the smaller guys or do it myself. Whopper

Heres a few pics from last year. My personal guide for the weekend I had a blast and hope to return again this year Whopper

We are a little bit ahead of ya down here. No more snow or ice. Everything looks brown and nasty until it starts pushing green which won't be long! We have tulips that have statred coming up in the flower beds and some of the trees are starting to bud. Birds are chirping, all is well. Whopper

Good advise Terry, but a word of caution, one still needs top use some common sense also while using a GPS unit while most are fairly acurate, don't make the same mistake that I did last summer and have funnel vision with the GPS. I was looking for a particular spot on a well known lake that has a sunken railroad track and while staring at the GPS unit I still hit the dam thing, just lucky I was at a crawl and didn't do any damage to my outdrive. Whopper

Correct wire size in your case is based on the load (in amperes or watts) of the downrigger motor and the distance it is from your power source. Like others have said overcurrent protection (inline fuses or circuit breaker) is a must to protect both the equipment and wiring. I prefer the miniature inline circuit breakers for convenience. Load info should be on the motor itself, if you can post that and the approximate length from your battery I can give you the wire size. Whopper

WTG Dawg! I was hoping the fence would keep ya tied up a little longer so I could beat ya to a soft water report. Congrats for getting out and catching a few! Whopper PS. pikehunter don't encourage him

Congrats Eddyk! Enjoy! Whopper

A couple from last July at Lake Holinshead, these were taken on a magical evening after 10:00pm while fishing for walleye with my son. Whopper

3000 post! Dawg does have a way of growing on ya! Always good for a laugh, Thanks Glen Whopper

Thanks TG, most of the walleyes caught that week were in depths from 10 to 25 feet. Some were gold and some were silver and black or green and black, if you notice the one pic I have blue residue on my white tshirt from a few that were caught. That pike had been harassing my buddy and bit him off twice fishing for eyes before I put the whammy on him. Wasn't a big fish but I called him and my bud couldn't believe it. Lew they could drop me off and leave me there for a whole summer and it wouldn't bother me one bit. Oh by the way this is one of the lakes that solepaddler has went through on at least one of his journeys. Whopper sorry solo you were replying while I was typing

Here's a few pics on our return flight to base camp after a week of fishing at Whiteclay Lake which is northwest of Armstrong Heading into a thunderstorm at base camp, just beat the rain after off loading gear. Some pics of fish from the trip Sat and watched a cow moose and her baby feed in the water one morning Yes I have cabin fever Whopper

I've been running buddy bearings on my boat trailers for close to 30years and never had one bearing problem. I've had just about every other problem that could arise from pulling a boat though but never a bearing problem. I was always taught that while installing gease in the buddy bearings was to pump grease until the spring loaded cap on the front side moves then stop. Whopper

Glad to see ya had a great time and caught some fish to boot! Congrats Jamie Whopper

Awesome pics TG! Counting down the days to share in your next experience! Whopper

Well done to everyone involved. Things like this is what made me come out of lurker status and become an involved member. Whopper

Shame on you Cliff for reporting a steelhead outing and the nerve of you for losing a big fish. Just kidding Congrats for getting out and better luck the next time! Whopper

Congrats Maureen you deserved it! Whopper

My condolences to you and your family. Whopper

Rock fricken on! Another great report Now excuse me while I go relieve myself. Thanks! Whopper

Well done Tom! Thanks for sharing! Whopper

Thanks Paul you owe me a keyboard Probably one of the few times I would have liked to have seen the pink tutu.

Heard a few people are selling their boats and places down there because of the time frame on the repairs.

Congrats Mark! Whopper

Thanks for another fine report Mike. Whopper