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  1. MrGiggles
    Of all the weekends to have motor trouble. This looks like fun, and I'm not even a bass fisher. Definitely in for the next, if there is one.
  2. MrGiggles
    I just registered an outboard from there. We filled out a 1957, and I made sure to get the previous registration documents to back up all of the info. They took it without a hitch, had a title a week later. I may do it more in the future, seems like anything with titles here is automatically worth double. Can run over to Arkansas or Kansas and get them cheaper.
  3. MrGiggles
    Snap weights are just an egg weight with a planer board snap on them, you clip them on the line ahead of the bait.
  4. MrGiggles
    I used Thill Pro and these. I like the latter better but I can't remember why, been a while since I used them. https://www.lurenet.com/thill-gold-medal-supreme-stealth
  5. MrGiggles
    Interested as well. Tried them all and have yet to find one that doesn't become an aggravation in spinning rods with small guides.
  6. MrGiggles
    I use it. I usually run about 60-75ft to stay close to the bottom in <20ft. I use a longer leader too, 20-30 feet. I really don't like it that much. It's like fishing with steel cable, but it works. Snap weights are a little handier, but I don't use them all that often either. Most of the time I'm trolling over shallower water for walleyes. I don't even bother with a lure retriever anymore. I'd say 3 times out of 4 a snag will free if you turn around and go the other direction. My opinion would probably change if I used more $8 Rogues and Wally Divers though.
  7. MrGiggles
    Works slick on aluminum too.
  8. MrGiggles
    The flu vaccine is what, 50% effective on a good year? And the flu has been around for centuries. That's what concerns me the most. Covid isn't going away any time soon, a vaccine isn't going to be a cure-all. Getting a lot of Americans on board with vaccines is a challenge in itself nowadays.
  9. MrGiggles
    The Amish (or Mennonites) that I've seen at Stockton drive trucks worth 10x what mine is, and spend half the time talking on their smart phones.
  10. MrGiggles
    Do you fish jigging raps vertical or cast them? I clip the front hook off and don't lose as many, that is when I don't forget to open the bail and send them flying into the sunset.
  11. MrGiggles
    One caught in Caplinger a few years ago, it was posted here if I'm not mistaken, and I saw a Facebook post from someone that said they caught one in Stockton. Take that for what it's worth though. Probably not enough in there to justify fishing them, but they're in there.
  12. MrGiggles
    Don't think there's any way to get a compression number through the computer. Misfires and cylinder contribution, probably.
  13. MrGiggles
    Crazy. I have the exact same boat with a DT75 Suzuki on it. Didn't think I'd ever see another of that combo. The boats an 84-85? Motor is likely a little newer, somewhere around 89 or so? Does the Zuke run?
  14. MrGiggles
    Ordered and didn't end up needing, retailer won't take it back because of the virus. It's new and unopened. This is what the Helix 5/7 SI models come with, may work with others. $150 shipped or $140 picked up, OBO.
  15. MrGiggles
    Only got 8 tenths here in Collins.
  16. MrGiggles
    Crank pulling is hot right now for crappie. Doesn't seem to matter much where you go, but the mouths of coves are a good place to start.
  17. MrGiggles
    24 inches, pulling crankbaits. Only been after them for 3 years.
  18. MrGiggles
    That stinks. The last nail in the coffin for 2 strokes, but things change I guess. Wonder what Project Ghost is?
  19. MrGiggles
    I think most of us that fish regularly prefer to stay off the lake during holiday weekends. I'm not a bass fisher, but like the idea and would participate in the future.
  20. MrGiggles
    Up is always north and down is always south. Change my mind.
  21. MrGiggles
    Ditto on the multi-species. Would like to see a Crappie and Walleye tournament. I'd even pay in a little if it that's what it took.
  22. MrGiggles
    The lake really got pounded with rain earlier today. Lots of trash and dirty water by the dam. Was actually clearer further down by Hawker. All I caught was a couple bass. Tough. Storms were gone by 5PM and the water was real slick, 70 degrees. Only one other rig at Crabtree. A welcome surprise.
  23. MrGiggles
    If you are planning on getting Livescope, then I would get the capable graphs now so it is easier in the future. No need to switch and resell later. I would also consider the new Garmin trolling motor, if you're gonna be running Garmin graphs as well. It will run on both 24 and 36, if 24 is not enough, you can just buy another battery and run it on 36.
  24. MrGiggles
    Wish there was still some of those Echomap 93SVs still floating around for $599, that was a bargain. The Hook series is getting pretty dated and was entry level when it was new. I'd probably opt for a Helix 8, 9, or 10 for not much more money. There are also some Echomap units in that same price range, if you're willing to skip the side imaging.
  25. MrGiggles
    Transmission trouble? The DCT in those was pretty terrible. Not sure if they ever did figure out a permanent fix. That tech is still in infancy, most manufacturers are still trying to figure out how to make them last long term.
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