DangerDan

What about the doughnut factor? I didn't see any info in regards to this. I know it changes the effects felt, but at what rate?

Where is your GPS antenna in relation to your VHF antenna?

I wonder what they charge for something like that.

Getting Old??? Hahahaha...ok On my boat I use 4 Big Jon captain's paks. I got a smokin deal on these riggers so whats a guy to do. All riggers have the gimbals for greater versatility. These are the older (1984) stainless steel non adjustable boom models. when I got them they had been stored in a sealed drum for about 10 years. I took the casings apart and greased them up good before putting them on my boat. The motors are good and have had no problems with them. I did go to the 8 amp breaker as recomended by BJ for the use on older models. they work great and they'll go till they die. By then we'll see what hot & whats not.

I tow my boat about (4500 lbs) with an 04 Chevy Suburban 2500. Vortec 8100, complete tow package trans & oil cooler. This truck has lots of goodies TV, DVD, VHS, OnStar so who cares about the gas milage. If it makes the wife happy my jobs half done!!!

The few times I've been out alone I've let the wind & currents steer my course for me for a while then continue that heading while setting lines and just troll in that direction. On the right days I can usually set lines and fight fish with very little attention to the helm. Midway was out with me one evening recently when it was like that. a great eve for night fishing. We really should have stayed later considering the following days events...

Looks like a re-cap of the last time I was out minus the 15 colors of led core. WoW,, It's been too long!!!

There ya go Mikey..... It's all ready for you. Just dropp em a check and your good to go...

Same here Mark... I just wonder down the line, what will replace the units that are out on the market now. One could only imagine.

Hey watch it there pal.. Used the light box on a trip out to St Joe this past weekend and it worked pretty well. I still gave the lures a quick does of light from the spreader lights before they hit the water just for the hell of it but the light box will stay on the boat for keeps. It will also give me a place to store more of my glow lures.

Last spring I added some trim tabs to my boat (Smart Tabs) to get the bow down and get on plane easier. After getting them installed, shifting some weight around and dialing them in they work great. The company that sells these tabs boasts of more economical running cost in relation to fuel usage and I've already noticed the difference, not to mention a better ride in rougher weather. I also ugraded the ignition system. If this doesnt work I'll have to install a steam engine and haul a coal barge behind me.

Started out with your average everyday ordinary POS plastic tool box that was lying around. 9" x 9" x 18" A little white vinyl paint on the insides for El Maxo Reflecto and badabing I have a light box. To hang the lures I sheathed 1/4" allthread with 1/4" surgical tubing and placed cap nuts on the ends after running them through the sides of the box . It seems to hook the barbs in nice and hold them in place. The light source came from Cabela's it has a dual function white florescent and black light. I'm not sure how bright it will charge the lures yet but after 30 bones for supplies I hope better that the average $14.95 120v blacklight that I could plug into my inverter. We'll see.. I think theres also enough room for a couple of 8 or 11" flashers

Hopefully fast enough to catch a fish but slow enough to catch a buzzzzzzz

another thing for those with I/O's. There are alot of different ways to change the oil. The best I've seen is a valve where the drain plug goes and hook up one of those drill motor operated pumps to it. All the same, if you line a beer or soda box (the cardboard box type not the cartons) with a trashbag (just slip the box inside the bag) and fill it about half full with kitty litter or shop floor sweep it works great to catch your old oil. Just tie it up and slide it out when the oil is drained and dispose of it in a responsible manner... I use the farmers field out back, J/K... works like a charm.

I go by oil color. When it's not clear, time to change the oil and the filter. Once in the spring and then usually about july is what it usually comes to. Then dump it for the winter and refill in the spring with another new filter.

Eventually.....

I can garauntee that every fish that is caught and released (no matter how much care is taken to preserve it's life) will die!!

I know of someone who could make a set of rocket launchers. I'm sure he'd make you a smokin deal...

I've used the spot light and my spreader lights while setting up before daybreak. UV lights work better. Cabela's has one in they're Sale catalog that just came out for $14.99. Such a deal...

Baits bait man, I say Yes!!!

Myself I use #30 Power Pro.

Holy Cow!!! and I thought I had boat chores this spring.

Just get a bigger bilge pump and slap some duct tape on the gash. Seems to work great from what I hear...

I agree. If it's an I/O and the gas smells like gas, add a double dose of Sea Foam, fill er up and blast that old gas through the tubes. I usually do that the on the river every spring in my boat just to clean her up before doing any real fishing on the lake. I had gas sit for many years and there was no problem running it through.

One other thing. Remove the hardware that you can and mask what you cant remove. When you get that metalic residue on your buffing pad it will just go into your work and need to be redone. One other thing I can suggest. Whistle a happy tune, it may go faster....