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I would not worry too much. Just drain your motor and lower unit to make certain the ice expansion does not damage any seals or sensitive parts if you are worried. If you did nothing at all I think you would still be OK. The biggest issue I have had is when you deck and carpet gets wet, it can freez...

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Are you missing a nice spinning rod combo? Did you lose it this morning? I found it in the middle of the road on Ridge Rt on my way to work. If you were fishing the Lagoon or West Ramp today and are missing a setup, please let me know! If you can describe it I will get it back to you. PM or email me...

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Trolling Motor Doctor saves the day again! Great to know such a great company is so close by. Give them any business you can. Thanks-

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big fish eat jigs!!!! if you get stuck in cover, it means ur fishing them right. The comment about "swings are free" is dead nuts on. Just cause you feel a bump, doesnt ALWAYS mean you should set the hook. be prepared to donate that jig LOL. I usually put tension on the line and feed for t...

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Check online stores- there are kits that include a decent receiver, covers, and speakers for $100. You will need probably $20 worth of wire, fuses, connectors, and a switch in series. make sure you install a switch on the power line between the battery and radio- there may be a small amount of draw ...

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DWISE- i installed a full system in my boat. it cranks. i just draw power off one of my trolling motor batteries and have never had an issue. yes, if your listening to tunes all day, and the wind is ripping- thats the 1st battery to go. Its never been an issue though. For peace of mind you can insta...

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Im only 30 and have already had +10 precancerous birthmarks plucked off me. Dont mess around with the sun! Last year i started wearing a mask, gloves, long pants and sleeves religiously. mask: Buff UV Headwear this thing is awesome. only issues are is starts to stink and fogs up your glasses. well w...

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Scott do we need to resubmit the entry form and $$? Thanks

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Ahhh... a 17' tracker... that was my 1st boat. If you dont already have one, get a Drift Sock and setup on a nice drift to deal with those super windy days. It can make the fish eat, dont fear the wind. Also, consider a 24 or 36 vdc trolling motor- head in to the wind to better control it. You would...

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Bring your gloves....

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Fished the canals around Palm Beach and i did hook a 18" baby gator as he ate my senko hahaha. Hook came out as i hoisted him on land to deal with the critter. I have fished Big O twice, the second time the water was low exposing some large islands north of of Roland Martin Marina. We saw dozen...

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dont forget "dead meat" for you socal anglers. pizz has some siiiiiick stuff.

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1) remove your batteries 2) add stabilizer to your gas 3) drain all h20 4) build a tent / frame / etc to keep snow off it. I would use an upside down trash can, with rope to make the frame, and cover it with a tarp. The snow, slush, and other nasty stuff will accumulate, and then freeze & thaw c...

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i am a huuuge supporter of lowrance. love their stuff. im a bit weary of the touch screens HDS systems though. i hate using my touch screen phone when my hands are covered with fish slime, grass, wet, etc... i hope this doesnt turn out to be a mistake and impact user interface.

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Beef will be there. I hope the kid I take out is ready to catch some donkeys

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is your mounting surface on a face where you risk drilling through your hull to the outside? (which is why you would need epoxy to fill old holes?) marine silicone seals great, and is not permanent. you can get away with that in the old holes. epoxy is nasty stuff and permanent. You may be able to g...

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ive never had one pop in the rain, even when i speared a wave. i did have one pop when i left it in a humid and damp compartment for a few days...

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Born and raised in Massachusetts, we would frequently visit the Lakes Region in New Hampshire- where a NASBLA boating license is required. This test was not simple, but everyone must do it. It helps filter out the idiots. Boat rental facilities would even offer the test there for people who wanted t...

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i have a huuuge bag of o-rings left over from fixing my hydraulic steering leaks. i tried one of those and it works fine. ill probably use it in conjunction with a lure wrap. thx everyone

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16.8 lbs

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anyone have any suggestions on the best a-rig lure wraps to use? the ones ive seen look too small. I do not want to fatigue the wire too much by unnecessary bending.

Im getting sick of playing jenga every time i take the rod outta the rod locker... thanks!!!

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I disagree with any negative coldweather performance. owned my boat in new england for 4 yrs before moving here, while using ATF. as you can see ive been out in some COLD conditions. never any noticeable change in performance. Its your boat, and ur decision. have fun!

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just regular ATF from the autoparts store. color was red. enjoy!

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true- the instructions said to bleed the lines. the only air that got stuck was in the cylider where i removed the seals, only about 4 oz of fluid lost... minimal. i didnt bleed them the way they suggested, and just topped off the resevior and turned the wheel over and over again. each time i turned...

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i just did this last year. much easier than i thought. my steering tube in the back was leaking hydraulic oil. fixed it 100% in less than one hr. Buy the kit with the tube seals, o rings, and the installation tool. If you can find the tool from a buddy, it will save you +$50. All it is is a special ...

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My gparents live near palm beach. If LMB is your deal, i would drive up to Clewiston and fish Okeechobee. Its a good ride but its the mecca of Florida. There are a number of FLW pros who serve as guides there. Call up the Roland Martin marina for details. You can also rent your own bass boat there f...

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Ive never used any different fuses specific for marine applications. spare fuses are a must... however, fuses dont pop for no reason. they may signify a damaged pump or a short in your line. If the fuse pops right away again trouble shoot the circuit immediately. also, make sure u replace the fuse w...

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All fish were released 100% live and kicking!

I was fishing alone and needed to drive up the street to flag someone down to get pics!!

Good luck everyone

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Both fish caught on the "C'Alabama Rig"... Real Deal Custom Tackle SOS Rig. New personal best!!

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jesus.... aside from their kicker, looks like they weighed in a 7lb average for their remaining 4 fish.

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my first boat was a tracker pro 17 with a 60hp as well. i paid $3k for it, boy did i get my $$$$$$ worth. Yes, wind is an issue. However, u learn to deal with it with the use of a strong trollin motor (24VDC) and possibly a wind sock. I took that boat out in naaaaasty stuff on Lake Champlain, with 3...

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WHAT A PIG- it was a treat seeing that fish

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BIG SACK!!!

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is this a team event? or pro/am? thanks

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sounds like the ground problem isnt fixed. are you using a mid 2000's minn kota? does the interference change when you vary the sensitivity of ur graph? I had the same issue with a 2003 minn kota. i added the ground connection and it fixed it. There are a few ways to do this, but ultimately u need t...

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What about a drop shot rig with 3 baits????? Or the "double/triple whammy" (jig with a drop shot or two?)

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i think it should be allowed in T's. If the law allows it, so should tournaments. Im sure some days it will kick a$$. Others, i bet a 3" drop shot worm would out fish it.

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they should turn u away for ur boat being wet. if possible, try and get tagged before it rains. P.S. it barely even rained yesterday. the birds tell me the bite has been suuuuper slow, ur not missin much.

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Accidentally left this topic up as wifey grabbed the computer... WHOOOPS!! :mrgreen: For me the killer is the dozens of useless plastics, crankbaits, hooks, jigs, etc that I buy and never use. Im sure im not the only one who has caught a 5lber on a certain crankbait, then decided i need 4 of every c...

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SANDALS BABY

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i think that $5 xtra is worth it to launch outta the west ramp. good deal!

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Did a lil poking around... didnt realize there were smallies in Izzy, let alone a reported 5.75lb hawg. New to the lake and all I have seen are the green and whiskered type. Anyone caught em up there?

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a friend of mine had a tank with 2 small largemouth bass (~10") he kept as pets. He found a snapping turtle on the road, tried to save him and dropped him in the tank... WHOOMP... the bass ate the lil guy!! i dont doubt this would work. as it stands I have waaaay too much gear. enjoy!

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my best advice is have the right combination of jigs (football or grass), skirts, and trailers for the depth, water color, bottom cover, and grass conditions you are fishing. Too light of a jig/too big of a trailer or skirt, u will wont be able to make good bottom contact. Too heavy and u can spook ...

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im tagged at Piru. anyone know if they will accept this at Castaic & Pyramid?> thanks!!

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how were the weights?

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ive never been so excited to catch one 2lb fish in my life!!!

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if ur on a budget, the new BPS XPS series is very nice... their old design was crap!!

I upgraded to the minn kota 3 bank and it has last 2 years. I used to go through one XPS a season, so I am very pleased!!

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finally someone who may want to buy my pinpoint stuff!! i have a bunch of stuff for a 7420. im sure the cables will work for a 7520. gimme a PM if u need anything

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st croix baby!!! amazing return policy, reasonably priced for their performance, and they have low priced workhorses (triumph series) to the upper echilon avid, legend and elite lines. The only rod ill buy thats not a st croix is a shimano crucial dropshot rod. those are sick

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