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by Smile_n_Jax
Thu Aug 27, 2009 11:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What is the law on alcohol on a boat?
Replies: 26
Views: 3477

Re: What is the law on alcohol on a boat?

I know the rules and regs are complicated for any given lake you fish, but the basic rule is a zero tolerance rule for the driver of the boat. So, if you're driving, don't drink. For that reason, I don't allow alcohol on my boat. Once we're done fishing and the boat is out of the water, then we can ...
by Smile_n_Jax
Fri Jul 31, 2009 10:34 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Fellow Nutcase - Doyle "MAC" McE
Replies: 18
Views: 2597

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Fellow Nutcase - Doyle "MAC"

Happy Bday Mac. I know how it feels. I'm 68
by Smile_n_Jax
Sun May 24, 2009 10:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Bass fishing and Energy drinks
Replies: 28
Views: 6094

Re: Bass fishing and Energy drinks

I thought promoting a product on this site without being a paid advertiser was against the rules.
by Smile_n_Jax
Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Life Jacket Question
Replies: 11
Views: 2390

Re: Life Jacket Question

My recommendation would be to wear your PFD at all times. That way you don't have to worry about tournament rules and you would be protecting yourself in case of an accident.
by Smile_n_Jax
Thu Apr 16, 2009 4:00 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: EBMUD ........ what a scam!
Replies: 4
Views: 1643

Re: EBMUD ........ what a scam!

Bill, you're entirely right. As long as the legislators get their salaries, perks, benefits and pensions they could give a good crap about us. Unfortunately, the only way that could change, short of state referendums, would be for them to vote it out. And that's not gonna happen. Another f**k story ...
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motor Maintanence?
Replies: 3
Views: 699

Re: Motor Maintanence?

I agree with what Pat said. Change plugs, filters and oil. While you're at it, change the lower end lube. Run some Merc upper end cleaner through it. And don't forget some Sta-Bil Ethanol treatment. Older carbureted motors do not like Ethanol.
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Apr 06, 2009 6:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fort Pierce man accused of hitting boater in head with fish:
Replies: 14
Views: 2263

Re: Fort Pierce man accused of hitting boater in head with f

Ok, let's get serious here. We all have a right to the same stretch of water. If another guy is fishing "YOUR WATER" you do not have the right to throw a fish, sinker or lure at him. That is just stupid. Let's not even get into the legal ramifications. If you can't handle a situation like ...
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Motor hour dispute
Replies: 18
Views: 2743

Re: Motor hour dispute

2500 I might buy, but that's pushing it. 25000 on a two stroke? No way in Hell.
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Apr 06, 2009 5:49 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fuel Additives
Replies: 13
Views: 2115

Re: Fuel Additives

Your mechanic is absolutely right. Any time you burn oil and gas together you're going to get a residue build up. If it gets excessive you should take it in to have your mixture settings checked. You should periodically run one of the afore mentioned additives through your motor to keep things clean...
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:51 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Dancin' Eel???
Replies: 6
Views: 2315

Dancin' Eel???

Watching shows this weekend I saw Bill Dance and Rolin Martin throwing the Yum Dancin' Eel. Interesting concept of combining a sinking crankbait with live plastic. Anyone out here used them? What results? What sizes and colors?
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Apr 06, 2009 1:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fort Pierce man accused of hitting boater in head with fish:
Replies: 14
Views: 2263

Re: Fort Pierce man accused of hitting boater in head with f

He should be glad it wasn't a 10# Catfish. That mighta left a mark. :D
by Smile_n_Jax
Sun Apr 05, 2009 2:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor Help
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Re: Trolling Motor Help

Go to Walmart and have your batteries tested. Have them run three load tests on each battery. Often it takes that many to get these newer type batteries to break down. If any of the batteries are questionable, replace it. You may also have a speed switch going bad. It makes sense as the higher speed...
by Smile_n_Jax
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: boat pricing question
Replies: 6
Views: 1225

Re: boat pricing question

Like Rick said. Offer what you think is fair.
by Smile_n_Jax
Tue Mar 31, 2009 10:30 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looks like its gonna be a doosey fellas...( NFR)
Replies: 17
Views: 2635

Re: Looks like its gonna be a doosey fellas...( NFR)

Thanx for the update. Ran Stinger on all three of my comps and I'm good to go.
by Smile_n_Jax
Thu Mar 26, 2009 1:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Rod Repair Question - Happy Ending
Replies: 16
Views: 1995

Re: Lets see how quick this thread gets deleted.

I would suggest you go to the shop in question, get a hold of the owner/manager and calmly discuss the situation. If you cannot get an answer to your satisfaction, request any and all documents he has concerning the return. Contact the rod maker and lay it all out. Politely ask why this return is ta...
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DIY shaft replacement on a Minnkota
Replies: 6
Views: 13995

Re: DIY shaft replacement on a Minnkota

When all else fails, get a bigger hammer. :lol:

Good luck, Hitster. Hope everything works out for ya.
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:33 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Cranking battery question
Replies: 6
Views: 866

Re: Cranking battery question

What they said. You can never have too many cranking amps. A high amp battery will spin the motor faster and make for easier starts.
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Mar 16, 2009 3:23 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: You might be a redneck fisherman...
Replies: 0
Views: 565

You might be a redneck fisherman...

You might be a redneck fisherman if: 1. You have a fish aquarium in your living room full of minnows. 2. The most common question at your family reunions is, "How're they biting?" 3. You own more than three shirts with cut off sleeves. 4. You've been asked at church to take off your fishin...
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Mar 09, 2009 3:45 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: C'mon Rules of the Road(water)
Replies: 17
Views: 2158

Re: C'mon Rules of the Road(water)

The main problem is that those who violate the rules of boating and fishing either don't know or don't care, whether they drive a fishing boat, wakeboarder, pwc or whatever. Unfortunately, these offenders don't frequent the various forums where these problems are discussed. I'm all in favor of licen...
by Smile_n_Jax
Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Fish Attractants, Need your feedback
Replies: 42
Views: 6231

Re: Fish Attractants, Need your feedback

Minor hijack here. Let's say you're a smoker, you just filled up the tank and may have some residue on your hands, plus you've handled various things that may contribute to contaminating your baits. What's the best solution to eliminate those contaminates? And, please don't tell me to wear gloves. :...
by Smile_n_Jax
Sat Mar 07, 2009 12:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Preventing Hooks from Rusting
Replies: 14
Views: 15562

Re: Preventing Hooks from Rusting

Do a Google search for "Plano+Inhibitor". Some time back I bought a couple of Plano boxes that came with these Inhibitor strips. They're 1" by 3.5" thin strips that fit nicely in the box compartments without taking up any room. My tackle hasn't been exposed to a lot of moisture, ...
by Smile_n_Jax
Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:22 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: They are biting good today
Replies: 2
Views: 1149

Re: They are biting good today

First the frogs, now the aliens. Clever ad.
by Smile_n_Jax
Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:24 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Someone once told me that
Replies: 6
Views: 1329

Re: Someone once told me that

Yup, done both.
by Smile_n_Jax
Tue Mar 03, 2009 5:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Any Mechanic's out there
Replies: 2
Views: 672

Re: Any Mechanic's out there

For what it's worth, I had a similar problem with my Yamaha shortly after I got it. It wouldn't go into gear and made a hellava racket. I took it to Capital City. They checked it out, found no problem, then instructed me on how to do it. The gears in the lower unit are straight cut so you can't ease...
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Winch???
Replies: 1
Views: 527

Winch???

I have an '89 Stratos 269V (16' 9") with a Yamaha 90. Will THIS WINCH be adequate to pull it onto my trailer? I know I should probably get a heavier one, but money is an issue and the coating on it goes well with my black trailer.
by Smile_n_Jax
Sun Mar 01, 2009 1:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Getting back on the water
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Re: Getting back on the water

Thanx for the tips, Guy. You listed some I might have overlooked. I do have a manual for the Yamaha 90 so I'm not flying blind. Except for the two stroke internals it's not much different than other motors. Don't think I'll do the impeller just yet. It was done when I got the boat and I don't have t...
by Smile_n_Jax
Fri Feb 27, 2009 6:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Getting back on the water
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Re: Getting back on the water

Thanx guys. Yeah, Army back in the '60s. Didn't know I was eligible for VA until back in the late '90s when I started getting sick and applied to the county for aid. Since then I've received excellent care from the VA including a number of stays in the hospital. Because I'm on Social Security the on...
by Smile_n_Jax
Thu Feb 26, 2009 5:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Getting back on the water
Replies: 8
Views: 1521

Getting back on the water

I realize this may not be of interest to a lot of you, but I'm feeling so good now I had to post. Due to physical health and financial conditions I have not fished for about a year and a half. That doesn't mean I've lost interest. I've checked this forum every day and have read up on articles and wa...
by Smile_n_Jax
Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:52 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: What are your favorite boat colors?
Replies: 26
Views: 4418

Re: What are your favorite boat colors?*NM*

I'm a big fan of black and grey with a little electric blue for accent.
by Smile_n_Jax
Thu Feb 19, 2009 2:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best place to stay near Markley cove on Berryessa???
Replies: 1
Views: 543

Re: Best place to stay near Markley cove on Berryessa???

Only places I know of would be Steele Park or a couple of motels on the way to Cappel Cove. Steele Park is a bit pricey, but their acomodations are nice. They even have some with kitchens.
by Smile_n_Jax
Sun Feb 15, 2009 5:40 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Knots to you too
Replies: 3
Views: 954

Knots to you too

The other day I was watching North American Fisherman where they had a segment called "Knot Wars". In it they showed the "No Name Knot" which had beaten all others except the "Gryp Knot" in strength testing. I'd never heard of it so I looked to see how it's tied. Man, i...
by Smile_n_Jax
Tue Feb 10, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Ok, so I'm lazy
Replies: 9
Views: 1621

Ok, so I'm lazy

Why should I not use a ball bearing swivel with an interlock snap on a rig where I'm going to be changing lures often? The convenience of it makes sense to me and I don't think the fish give a damn one way or the other and it would help eliminate line twist.

Comments?
by Smile_n_Jax
Tue Feb 10, 2009 3:59 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Survey: 4 most common fishing knots?
Replies: 23
Views: 2806

Re: Survey: 4 most common fishing knots?

Palomar
Trilene
Albright (for joining different size lines)
Uni and Uni to Uni
by Smile_n_Jax
Sun Feb 08, 2009 4:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Leader or not?
Replies: 2
Views: 617

Leader or not?

Been searching the forums about using leader with braid fishing jigs and topwaters. Found four schools of thought. 1. Those who use no leader 2. Those who use fluro 3. Those who use mono 4. Those who don't use braid period No leader would lessen the possibility of break-offs. Fluro could be an advan...
by Smile_n_Jax
Wed Feb 04, 2009 4:44 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Which braid to use???
Replies: 2
Views: 570

Which braid to use???

I have 30 and 75 pound braid. Which would you recommend I use for jigs and topwaters? My jig rod is an old Berkeley graphite comp. with a Quantum Accurist. The topwater setup is a Shimano Clarus with an Okuma VS-200. Please don't recommend I buy new equipment as I don't have the money.
by Smile_n_Jax
Sun Feb 01, 2009 12:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: How many rods do you own?
Replies: 31
Views: 4088

Re: How many rods do you own?

Tight budget fisherman. I have 6, but two of my reels have extra spools that I load with different line, so I guess that makes 8. Being a fun fisherman and not yet really knowing what I'm doing I think that's enough.
by Smile_n_Jax
Tue Jan 20, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Cover?
Replies: 2
Views: 678

Boat Cover?

Am looking to buy a new boat cover, but am on a tight budget. Any input on the BPS Travel Tite Heavy-Duty cover would be greatly appreciated.
by Smile_n_Jax
Thu Jan 15, 2009 4:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DirecTV channels?
Replies: 9
Views: 1555

Re: DirecTV channels?

Thank you all very much.
by Smile_n_Jax
Wed Jan 14, 2009 12:20 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DirecTV channels?
Replies: 9
Views: 1555

DirecTV channels?

Just switched from DishNetwork to DirecTV. Where do I find the fishing channels?
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Dec 29, 2008 6:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Haven't started my engine in 6 months...
Replies: 12
Views: 3601

Re: Haven't started my engine in 6 months...

All good advise. My boat hasn't run in over a year. Mine has auto inject, not prelube, so I'm hesitant to try and crank it up with dry cylinders. This coming Spring I'm going to take it to a shop and have it checked out and serviced. Don't want to take any chances. Outboards are just too expensive t...
by Smile_n_Jax
Fri Dec 26, 2008 1:11 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TACKLE ADVISE
Replies: 14
Views: 2058

Re: TACKLE ADVISE

I agree with what others have said. Sounds as if you're going to have an establishment with limited marketing area. You don't need to carry everything a product line has to offer. Specialize. Target the recreational fisherman. Talk to local fishermen and find out what works for those two lakes and o...
by Smile_n_Jax
Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:59 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for Boat
Replies: 3
Views: 997

Re: Looking for Boat

I'm no boat/motor expert, but assuming that 20 footer is a glass boat, I don't think you'd be too happy with it. The power to weight ratio doesn't compute right. You'd be better off to find something smaller for that motor. Like maybe in the 17 to 18' range.
by Smile_n_Jax
Fri Dec 26, 2008 11:50 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Truly Blessed
Replies: 15
Views: 2290

Re: Truly Blessed

Amen to what Gumpa said. We should all be grateful to the men and women who devote their lives to keeping us free and safe. Without them we would be living in anarchy which, unfortunately, is present in so many parts of our world. We are so blessed in this country that I think we often take for gran...
by Smile_n_Jax
Wed Dec 24, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Truly Blessed
Replies: 15
Views: 2290

Re: Truly Blessed

A couple of months ago, through the earnest workings of my sister, I was able to communicate with my first son who, because of divorce/adoption issues, I had lost for more than 30 years. We've been e-mailing without bringing up past issues. Neither John nor I want to go there. It's water under the b...
by Smile_n_Jax
Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:46 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Direct Tv or Dish
Replies: 13
Views: 2150

Re: Direct Tv or Dish

I originally had DirecTV with no problems. Then I switched to DishNetwork when I bundled all my services with AT&T. By the end of my contract I was paying about $65 a month for service. I called and was told they would not give me any breaks on my package and they wanted $150 to upgrade to an HD...
by Smile_n_Jax
Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:24 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Battery Life ?
Replies: 2
Views: 721

Re: Battery Life ?

I don't think it makes any difference if you switch the batteries around. More important is to keep them filled with distilled water and fully charged. Keep your charger on, but don't trickle charge them. Deep cycle batteries don't like to be trickle charged.
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:41 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Frogg Togg Info
Replies: 8
Views: 2326

Re: Frogg Togg Info

I bought their lower end bib set. It came with flimsy elastic shoulder straps, so I replaced them with adjustable velcros. I tailored the leggings in cuz I'm a skinny sucker and put in a double ended zipper for those occasions when I need to relieve myself and didn't want to take everything off. I'v...
by Smile_n_Jax
Fri Oct 31, 2008 2:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Boat Cover?
Replies: 5
Views: 1659

Boat Cover?

For various reasons my boat has been laid up for the past year sitting under a Hackberry tree with an ill fitting cover. It's in pretty bad shape, so next week I'm having it detailed. It's an old boat, so I'm not expecting miracles. Just want it to look decent. I'm looking for a new cover. Want some...
by Smile_n_Jax
Sat Oct 18, 2008 9:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: TV fishing shows - dissapointing :(
Replies: 12
Views: 2946

Re: TV fishing shows - dissapointing :(

I also like True Bass. Just sorry they can't put up more new shows.
by Smile_n_Jax
Mon Oct 13, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: who has a good electronic selection?*NM*
Replies: 7
Views: 920

Re: who has a good electronic selection?*NM*

I wanted the best of both worlds also, but didn't have the funds for two units that would be big enough for me to see clearly. So I got an Eagle 7" color unit and a mount so I can swivel it around to see while I'm driving and forward while I'm fishing. On my 16' 9" Stratos it works out ver...