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by minnkotaman
Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: dream fishing trip
Replies: 10
Views: 1786

Re: dream fishing trip

i like Hawaii, Kawaii especially peacock bass, black bass, and some really big small mouths.
i have a guides name and no. if you want sent me a pm.
there is a lot of shopping for the wife and i get to enjoy some of the
best fishing in the norther content.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Wed Jun 20, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Onboard battery charger
Replies: 5
Views: 1039

Re: Onboard battery charger

i have a minnkota 330 that hasn't missed a beat in 15 years.
the new 1's shut off, i wish mine did then i wouldn't have
to check my water as often.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Fri Mar 23, 2012 7:33 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: The Weather Site that is most accurate?
Replies: 10
Views: 2354

Re: The Weather Site that is most accurate?

here's the one i use.
seems pretty good to me.
http://classic.wunderground.com/cgi-bin ... uery=94582
by minnkotaman
Wed Mar 14, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Take some kids fishing, help needed!!
Replies: 18
Views: 2660

Re: Take some kids fishing, help needed!!

i'm in Chris, i'll use my partners boat a nitro since i've disabled my live wells. this looks like fun plus i've found out that the tournament out there friday will only have the top 10 fishing. so 40 teams and the top 10 from the tournament. so there shouldn't be a problem parking. see you there. i...
by minnkotaman
Sat Nov 12, 2011 9:08 am
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: minnkota motors
Replies: 2
Views: 1747

Re: minnkota motors

both motors have been sold.
by minnkotaman
Sun Aug 28, 2011 7:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: need help with trolling motor
Replies: 3
Views: 817

Re: need help with trolling motor

unplug the foot pedal from the motor and take it to the sink and give it a good flushing. you might have a twig or something in it so that it wont make a contact. these foot pedals are water proof. if that doesn't take care of your problem i can give you some other things to pin point your problem. ...
by minnkotaman
Wed Aug 24, 2011 1:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: 4 trex or maxxum?
Replies: 7
Views: 1788

Re: 4 trex or maxxum?

i can order just the mounts or anything else you need.
i just need to know how long the shaft is and what size
motor you have.
minnkotaman
by minnkotaman
Mon Aug 22, 2011 3:13 pm
Forum: Electric Motors
Topic: minnkota motors
Replies: 2
Views: 1747

minnkota motors

MINNKOTA TROLLING MOTORS i have 2 minnkota's for sale. the first is a maxuum 74 (does not have lift assist). 42" shaft all original about a 2000 edition. works great. $300.00 the 55 is sold sorry the second is a 2002 55 edge with a 52" shaft, 5 speed motor. $150.00 if interested in either ...
by minnkotaman
Mon Aug 22, 2011 12:24 pm
Forum: Miscellaneous
Topic: MINNKOTA TROLLING MOTORS
Replies: 0
Views: 354

MINNKOTA TROLLING MOTORS

i have 2 minnkota's for sale.
the first is a maxuum 74 (does not have lift assist). 42" shaft all original
about a 2000 edition. works great.
$300.00
the second is a 2002 55 edge with a 52" shaft, 5 speed motor.
$150.00
if interested in either motor P.M. me thru this site.
minnkotaman
by minnkotaman
Sun Aug 07, 2011 2:55 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MinnKota Endura 30, ~2004
Replies: 2
Views: 464

Re: MinnKota Endura 30, ~2004

that sounds like a lot of work on your part.
but you can go to wal-mart and buy an endura 30
for $100 or less.
by minnkotaman
Wed Jul 13, 2011 12:09 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Need trolling motor help
Replies: 3
Views: 617

Re: Need trolling motor help

pm sent.
by minnkotaman
Tue Jul 05, 2011 2:39 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Parts- LOCAL
Replies: 4
Views: 1160

Re: Minn Kota Parts- LOCAL

call Minnkota direct, they can ship any way u want.
they are in central time zone so allow for that.
1.800.227.6433
by minnkotaman
Fri May 27, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MK Fortrexx vs Maxxum
Replies: 6
Views: 1250

Re: MK Fortrexx vs Maxxum

i'd go the fortrexx all the way. it's rock solid and quite.
none of the play at the pivot points that the maxxum
gets over time. well worth the price diff.
and the us-2 is well worth it, no wires running out side
the shaft.
by minnkotaman
Wed May 04, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Noisy Trolling Motor
Replies: 6
Views: 3264

Re: Noisy Trolling Motor

papajohn there are 2 allen screw at the pivot point where the inner and outer shaft are. loosen them give the motor a small shake and the bearing will drop down. on them you want to apply grease. then push the collar up and torque the allens down. tallkan you have a broken pointer drive there cheap ...
by minnkotaman
Fri Apr 29, 2011 2:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: MOTORGUIDE TO MINN KOTA?
Replies: 9
Views: 5197

Re: MOTORGUIDE TO MINN KOTA?

sorry, you'll only have 1 hole line up.
the rest will have to be plugged with
wooden dolls and siliconed.
by minnkotaman
Tue Mar 29, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: delta water temps
Replies: 4
Views: 909

Re: delta water temps

by minnkotaman
Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:14 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota TM repair in Vegas??
Replies: 1
Views: 533

Re: Minn Kota TM repair in Vegas??

go to the Minnkota site and enter your ZIP code
and it will give you the location of the service centers.
http://www.minnkotamotors.com/service/asclocator.aspx
by minnkotaman
Sun Jan 23, 2011 2:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Terrova 80 transducer issue
Replies: 1
Views: 318

Re: Terrova 80 transducer issue

you didn't say if it had been working? take the cap off the upper part of the motor and make sure the connector is tight. it's not hard to find, a big metal connector. look for any pinches on the cable that run to you transducer. if you can't find any the sonar unit will have to be replaced. in all ...
by minnkotaman
Wed Jan 19, 2011 6:47 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minn Kota Question
Replies: 5
Views: 948

Re: Minn Kota Question

i hate to bust your bubble, but the break for Minnkota's on the
mounts is 48 inches. shortening the shaft makes the motor sit higher
on the mount. the 52" mount wont work on a shorter shaft.
I'd wait for 1 that will fit.
by minnkotaman
Mon Nov 22, 2010 7:02 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Removing Motor From Maxxum Bow Mount?
Replies: 6
Views: 6567

Re: Removing Motor From Maxxum Bow Mount?

it's best if you put a 1X2 in between the upper and lower arm. it's an over center lock and if it snaps down you will loose a finger. remove the lower arm first then lay the motor down the 2 bolts are 9/16, you should not have to beat out any of the bolts. this being an older motor you might have to...
by minnkotaman
Sun Oct 17, 2010 4:14 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor up grade
Replies: 2
Views: 646

Re: Trolling motor up grade

p.m. sent
by minnkotaman
Mon Sep 27, 2010 9:13 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Albright Knot Help
Replies: 9
Views: 2072

Re: Albright Knot Help

i've been using the blood knot now for several years.
it has failed me yet, go 7 wraps with each line.
http://animatedknots.com/bloodknot/inde ... m#Bachmann
20# magna thin to 20# braid.
by minnkotaman
Wed May 26, 2010 7:11 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Delta Tide tables
Replies: 3
Views: 1289

Re: Delta Tide tables

i like this 1. just scroll down to your launch point.
check the box and then go to the bottom of the page
and select the date.
http://www.saltwatertides.com/dynamic.d ... sites.html
by minnkotaman
Wed May 05, 2010 7:01 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Best Weather Forecast Site?
Replies: 7
Views: 1193

Re: Best Weather Forecast Site?

you might want to check this 1 out.

http://www.wunderground.com/US/CA/San_Ramon.html
by minnkotaman
Sun May 02, 2010 6:17 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: minn kota problem
Replies: 11
Views: 1974

Re: minn kota problem

I'm just curious and not doubting your experience at all.... but what happens on those really hot days to the vaseline. Doesn't it melt and run out? We used to use it as an assembly lube on automatic transmission seals because when the tranny heated up it would melt away and be gone. this will be my...
by minnkotaman
Sun May 02, 2010 9:54 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: minn kota problem
Replies: 11
Views: 1974

Re: minn kota problem

the cost of the armature is $68.40 and you will need the 2 thru bolt seals, the others are compression seals and don't normally need changing. be sure and use vaseline on ALL of them. it will water proof the seals and come off in 10 years the same way it went on. after 28 year i've found that's the ...
by minnkotaman
Sun May 02, 2010 6:08 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: minn kota problem
Replies: 11
Views: 1974

Re: minn kota problem

sounds like you have a dead spot on the armature.
about 4 or 5 years ago Minnkota put out some armatures
that would fail by mistake. so far they have been
covering them under warranty. they pay for
the parts you cover the labor. It takes about 20 minutes.
Jim l.
by minnkotaman
Sun Apr 25, 2010 2:27 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: DIY - Minn Kota bearing maintenance
Replies: 8
Views: 10542

Re: DIY - Minn Kota bearing maintenance

the only thing i have to disagree with is the grease you used. in two years when all the high end eithers disapate form the grease it will be worse than it is now. use vaseline in 10 years it will be the same as the day you put it on. but you don't have to believe me I've only been working on these ...
by minnkotaman
Thu Apr 01, 2010 11:41 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: need a minn kota 101 rebuilt
Replies: 4
Views: 862

Re: need a minn kota 101 rebuilt

i can't give you a quote until i know what's broken.
give me a call 925.829.5977 (talk into the machine)
Jim l.
by minnkotaman
Wed Mar 31, 2010 9:28 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Flying Southwest with Rod Case
Replies: 17
Views: 8583

Re: Flying Southwest with Rod Case

you can carry on your reels.
but only if they have no line on them.
fishing line can be used as a weapon.
by minnkotaman
Fri Mar 19, 2010 12:32 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yo, Minnkotaman!
Replies: 10
Views: 1581

Re: Yo, Minnkotaman!

roger has his wrong. the prop should be in board.
that levels out the pedal and reduces the chance
of breaking up the cap.
by minnkotaman
Thu Mar 18, 2010 1:53 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Yo, Minnkotaman!
Replies: 10
Views: 1581

Re: Yo, Minnkotaman!

looks good Roger, I've order the stabilizer mounts that were on the pro's boats. they should be here Monday so give me a call and I'll get it to you. and your friend from down south. I've got 3 coming in. the kid (40) i drew on Friday was a team Yamaha boat. did a solid 75, good stick. lacked knowle...
by minnkotaman
Mon Mar 08, 2010 1:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Performance trolling motor prop?
Replies: 9
Views: 4979

Re: Performance trolling motor prop?

it would be nice to know which trolling motor you have.
by minnkotaman
Wed Feb 17, 2010 6:48 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Websites for Delta tide
Replies: 5
Views: 783

Re: Websites for Delta tide

just scroll down until up find the site u need.

http://www.saltwatertides.com/dynamic.d ... sites.html
by minnkotaman
Wed Feb 17, 2010 2:01 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Is Tunaman Still Living
Replies: 9
Views: 1448

Re: Is Tunaman Still Living

i talked to him last week, he's dieing to get out.
but he's really busy at work right now.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:38 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS Marshals
Replies: 17
Views: 2894

Re: BASS Marshals

ok, i've gotten a lot of flack,
so i canceled. i'm now at the comfort inn
on march lane.
thanks for all the input.
by minnkotaman
Fri Feb 12, 2010 12:26 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: BASS Marshals
Replies: 17
Views: 2894

Re: BASS Marshals

the Super 8 on charter way.
$132 for 2 nights.
by minnkotaman
Sat Feb 06, 2010 3:46 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Elite Series Marshall Program
Replies: 13
Views: 2128

Re: Elite Series Marshall Program

thanks johnny, i see you finally caught a fish bigger than mine.
what i'm worried about is knowing what i know, is keeping
my mouth shut. that time of year it should be spawn and pre
spawn, i'm looking forward to it.
by minnkotaman
Sat Feb 06, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Elite Series Marshall Program
Replies: 13
Views: 2128

Re: Elite Series Marshall Program

onewalker is right it's $100 for 2 day.
i've fished the delta for 35 years and this is a first
for me. i plan on watching what what these guys
look for and how they pick it apart. i'm on the waiting
list for day 3. it would be nice to sit behind
Reese or Martins but i really don' care.
by minnkotaman
Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:18 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Minnkotaman to the rescue!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 673

Re: Minnkotaman to the rescue!!!

thanks for the kind remarks.
i work on the premise that fishing
is as important to you guys as it is to me.
and i hope your old lady didn't beat you up to badly.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Thu Jan 28, 2010 4:18 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Thanks to Minnkotaman!
Replies: 6
Views: 882

Re: Thanks to Minnkotaman!

thanks guys i'll take all the free PR i can get.
i got out today and these fish are moving slower
than me. i think i'll go to miners next week the small mouth
should be spawning.
thanks again.
jim l.
by minnkotaman
Sun Jan 17, 2010 1:58 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling motor shaft length
Replies: 3
Views: 738

Re: Trolling motor shaft length

i've sent you a pm.
by minnkotaman
Mon Jan 04, 2010 9:40 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Which Trolling motor?
Replies: 2
Views: 582

Re: Which Trolling motor?

Determining Shaft Length

To determine the recommended shaft length, measure down from the mounting surface of your boat to the the waterline. For rough water conditions, add 5â€
by minnkotaman
Mon Dec 21, 2009 1:21 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: clear lake
Replies: 4
Views: 986

Re: clear lake

by minnkotaman
Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:31 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Champion bass boat. Tunnel hull.
Replies: 6
Views: 2780

Re: Champion bass boat. Tunnel hull.

I know you young bucks wont remember this. But at this time monarch had a tunnel hull. I was looking for my 3rd bass boat about then, and was impressed with what they could Do. Monarch fielded 5 at the Lake Mead tournament, 3 split in half, and the other 2 Were damaged so severely they were out also...
by minnkotaman
Tue Dec 01, 2009 9:09 am
Forum: Fishing
Topic: on board charger and battery ?
Replies: 5
Views: 914

Re: on board charger and battery ?

i have the minnkota 330, when i get home i plug it in.
and don't unplug it till next week when i go out.
never had any problems. and mine is 10 years old.
by minnkotaman
Sun Nov 15, 2009 7:50 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Trolling Motor Problems...help!
Replies: 6
Views: 1627

Re: Trolling Motor Problems...help!

thanks for all the kind words guys. but this sounds like he has a couple of problems. my first guess is that he has bad cell in 1 of the batteries. Also, it will run for the first hour or so fishing without shutting off (although at reduced power). the only way to tell is to get it on an independant...
by minnkotaman
Mon Oct 26, 2009 3:29 pm
Forum: Fishing
Topic: Looking for a local Trolling Motor speacialist.
Replies: 17
Views: 2247

Re: Looking for a local Trolling Motor speacialist.

yes i,m afraid to say thats true.
but back then you and i were fishing partners.
can you remember back that far.
you old fart.
jim l.