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Try unplugging all leads, (removing all batt cables) to reset the charger,

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Always good to pull the prop every 5 trips or so, just to check for line and debris that can lead to seal damage. Easy and quick prev. maint. that can save alot of bucks and breakdowns, check the troll prop too !!

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Have you ever tried connecting the hoses to see if the speedo worked or just plug them off, 12 to 13 years no sweat, just curiousity?

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Interesting question looking forward to the correct answer. My first thought was speedo, but too large in dia. maybe a flush hose to clean debries from the water in takes?

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Looks somewhat like a light hitch color lure but definetly not a hitch! Not another invasive species I hope, at least its not a snakehead.Looks more like some kind of sucker, squawfish species, or a Chub?

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Seven anglers in the top 25 from the west, thats a strong showing.

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From one duck hunter to another and another... duckman> Reynolds >Caudawg. Cheers to Greenheads Bull Sprig,and Big Bass.

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I suggest add up the engine and rebuild costs to the hull, and see whats on the market for the same money there are some very good deals out there. And maybe you can still keep the Gregor in the family keeping costs down with a basic clean up . That transom will be an easy fix no worries there. Only...

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Great tourney and finish Ron Toby, thats mental toughness , fortitude and more. Hope the repairs go smooth with no costs to you. Wow I hadn't relized this happened so close to the launch, thats Jimmys tackle shop in the background.

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Wow big weights, interesting to see if the heavy stringers continue in the WON event I think they will the lake is fishing strong but how hard have they been hammered? Best of luck to the WON anglers. Bailey and Skinner congrats..talent rules not excuses..

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Ya think "the lake is back" ? I don't think that lake has been unhealthy for a long time, the fishing pressure has hurt the bite. Those fish were inactive with little pressure since late fall till now , movin' up for pre spawn they have not been pressured and are now getting stuck and take...

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I was thinking weak battery or frayed wire ..ground problem as well perhaps a loose conection just guesses I am no mechanic, davet seems to have good knowledge. good luck to ya..

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There you have your solution. If the nascar boys can use these dollys to slide cars the boat will be no problem. my answer as well. Hopefully you will only need two not four.

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I only use braid for frogs , for punching maybe yes but usually no, also bad around wood it cuts in..tough on rods and rod guides too and it can break rods . I still use mono and floro sometimes. Works for me,

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Just think of shallow water mixed up by wind and waves it gets oxegenated in the mix, he lower levels are less affected especially if statified, when all else fails go with common sense and not so many book smarts, overthinking the seasonal patterns of those greeen fish can drive you nuts. At least ...

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All good now...well in and out reception...

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Is anyone picking it up online? I usually have no problems, maybe it's the bad weather,I can't tune in.

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Further up the road but, Blue Cypress is a beautiful lake check out Middletons Fish Camp (just inland from Vero Beach) tho I haven't been there in years, speaking of years past Stick Marsh and Farm 13 were hot in the early 90's might be worth a look for a guide trip.

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Chris did a great job only 12 limits out of a over 100 boat field. Chris was awesome onstage, very well spoken and flat out said he was fishing shallow brush while most of the other anglers wouldn't even hint as to what lures they were using. Tommy Martin may be on to a strong pattern for tomarro hi...

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KVD is human alright as his instincts are truly on for seasonal pattterns, I read many years ago he recalled all the BASS articles on fish catcing and seasonal patterns from way back in other words he has used the knowledge from the past and current to be successful and he adapts like no other, alwa...

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Thats more than a light dusting oh hell.. key words flurrie and boat cover.

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What has my interest are the Lithium batterys Aaron Martens is using he said they weigh only 28lbs apiece, have lots of juice for a long day and recharge in 2hours he did admit they are very spendy, EXPENSIVE, but have a 5 year warranty and expected life of 10 plus years wonder what the actuall cost...

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Go Spin! Aaron has so much talent I truly believe he is and will be one of the best ever anglers for years to come. I'm sure Aaron will come up with some techniques not yet used on those fish and stickem good. But so will KVD as well it will be interesting to see how Kevin will force feed em with a ...

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Contact Ed Clarke @ Tackle It in Lakeport, Maverick Worms does an excellent job with hand pours and custom matches as well. I have seen and used the best for years from Smittys to Iovino Keeper Pro and C.O. Honestly I throw Iovinos, Robo and Zoom mostly but know Maverick can make you a fine product,...

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Forget New Orleans, go and stay in Venice if you can sportsmans paradise for sure.

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The best buy on Sunline floro is the Guide Special, more line and less money. When I first fished a Rico I forgot the rod I tied the bait on had floro and just didn't work right, so what is the best floro line for top water baits ? Just jokin'....

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I havent heard of that one in a while, a good memory tho, the trailer trim angle is higher than a proper running trim so when done running trim to trailer is just that, for pulling the boat out.

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For Nor Cal Jay Liu in Redding. Sonnys in Sac. and Gene B. at the Hook can send you in the right direction too

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That tackle box is a prize in itself, Goerge K. is right, lures with the original boxes are most valuable, I would look into individual pricing as opposed to selling them as a set. For the most part I have seen pricing on antique lures for years and they always value lower than I would expect. I am ...

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I don't even carry a net in my boat and rarely use them, exept on the few occaisions when I fish a tourney here and there. I lip land my fish mostly some times belly lift and swing smaller fish but never bounce any fish.

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Frabill makes some really good nets and quality mesh isn't hard on the fish or their fins and tail. I Used to use a heavy rubber net way back they were easy on the fish but slow in the wate and didn't have much sag or depth, M Reynolds used to call it a pancake flipper!

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I have a hot foot in my boat, but only because it came with it . With todays hydrolic steering I don't think its has as many advantages, I 'll take shifter and throttle controls for now, Why pay extra for parts and labor and gain a tired leg ,when you can up the throttle and let go, unless you are r...

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Congrats to Gerald he led the tourney wire to wire, although he had a AOY in BASS he had not posted a tourney W in 167 events. His non boater won as well he sacked a 3 fish coangler limit for 21 lbs. Bobby Lane sacked up a 26 lb limit and G needed 21 plus to win he sacked 25 plus!

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Amistad and Falcon are both huge lakes, Way more than enough new water and fish for a month . You lucky dog it is good to have choices and opportunity, could (should) be the month of a lifetime. Best of luck to ya!

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52" is very long I have a 50'' motor guide and while it is good for rough water most all the time it sticks up too high and is in the way. Guys like Jay Lui and the troll doctor in Sac. can cut down the shafts.. the labor will cost ya. Also the wire harness can be longer as well with the long s...

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Texas gets my vote Falcon, Amistad stillsafe on the U.S. side, Choke Canyon, and Fork excellent fisheries too if the weather is warm. Florida has the warmest weather and water but the weather has been vary unstable there this year and in my opionion is a much beter saltwater destination.Can you chan...

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I just read an article in Bass Times and the 6 to 8lb lines had problems with the Palomar with floro some like Aaron Martens uses a single Uni Knot while Klein used Eugene Jam Knot Aaron used to use a San Diego slip knot but switched to the Uni.. Greg Hackney says the Palomar is just fine if tyed ca...

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The confirmed list of anglers is just whos in, signed up, the draw happens later.

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Man that is some bad news the kid caught em good too 8 plus yesterday and 5plus today top five for sure just a kid @17 we will see more of him in the future. Best wishes to ya in the future kid you are a stick.

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good post thanks, keep us posted .

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What does it mean when Google. Bing and Yahoo are plugged in to the site listed as viewers, good press or recogonition?

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I'm rootin' for a bunch of anglers like Folkestad, Cody, J.R. Cardoza and Baily and others, Michaels too man that guys record on tourney kickers there is unreal, interesting to see if McDermont gets a pig, congrats to R. Dobbins another TOAD!

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Nice work on the video, the exitement, prizes and such remind me of the tourneys in the late 80s with 100 plus boat fields all over the state.

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I like a puck transducer on the trolling motor its much stonger for shallow water bangs and bottom bumps. Less breakage...sounds to me you may need to get your units fine tuned , ping speed ect

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Dish..channel 151, looks like it is showing jan 3rd 830 am jan 6 10 am

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Call Don Iovino he is Lowrance all the way (which excludes Hummingbird who makes good stuff in the U.S.) but is a master and one of the best with electronics ever. He can set you up and fine tune anything you have with personal service, he is easy to contact and speak with as well.

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I enjoy spot fishing during the winter months at Shasta, however spots are bullies and will dominate other species,Shasta is a prime example, the largemouth are now few and far between and the Smallie population is only a fraction of what it used to be. Spots are good sport and good eating ( I don't...

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I have some graph paper and spare stylus's, Lowerance, if anyone needs them stilll have a in dash flasher on the console works great I'll bet John Cirfranic still uses all the above to this day, talk about a jig fisherman he gets it done.. remember the carbon build up inside the screen, that was a m...

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Mark was(is) a skilled boat mechanic,had a great shop near the 5th street ramp in Lakeport. He moved to Alabama did well in BASS. He gave Woo Daves a run for the classic title with drop shot rigs up north a few years back, I wonder how he is today too, maybe its a family thing these days...he could ...

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Well, yea the original wiggle warts and bagely db3s if you can find them , off the shelf I pick Norman dd22 and deep little n, Fat Free Shad and Rapala D16 also Speed Traps and LV500 Max

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