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I've been looking under nodda trees this year. Nodda d@&^ thing under them!

There's no reason you can't use an electric pump IF the complete installation meets the National Electrical Code requirements for wet locations. That means gasketed NEMA-4 boxes, GFCI circuit breakers, waterproof conduit & fittings, etc. Even if you have a savvy, licensed electrician volunteer the labor, the materials won't likely meet your "cheap" requirement. USACE TR dock electrical handout at; http://www.swl.usace.army.mil/Portals/50/docs/tablerocklake/Shoreline/electrical_handout.pdf

Dang, now I'll have to strip my 'nannas instead of peeling them.

Most manual bilge pumps don't have the suction lift you'll need (6-8'). The old-timey pitcher pump will pull from at least 20'; Usually around $50 at Home Depot, Tractor Supply, etc. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Unbranded-Pitcher-Pump-No-Lead-PP500NL/203449574 You'll need to add a drop pipe (use the same diameter pipe as the pump fitting). If you add a good foot valve at the bottom of the drop pipe you can forego the priming routine, but you'd need to remove or drain it in winter to avoid freezeup. It could be a year-round installation without the foot valve, but you'll have to prime it every time, and some of the users might lack the patience to wait for the leather to wet and ruin the pump by working it dry too long.

If I came back as a boat after I die, I'd be lucky to have an owner like you. Really obvious you've 'gone overboard' in the TLC department. Hope you get what you want.

Awesome! That cool water flattie will taste every bit as good as the 'eye.

Bad news but good info, thanks. I remember a few times that happened in the past, if you can catch it right, you can take advantage. Initially, the coves collect all kinds of fish, with slow motion current positioning going on at the mouths. You can sometimes even see it in the formation of trash lines at cove mouths. When the cold blow extends long enough to cool the coves it's over.

Remove the little plug from the lower center of the transom before launching. Just kidding. Don't do that. Seriously though, how can someone intelligent enough to earn the kind of living it takes to buy a new Ranger ask such a question,,, in public no less...? Still kidding. Seriously.

Audubon has 3 recordings at; http://birds.audubon.org/birds/yellow-billed-cuckoo The second one is what I remember hearing most. Can't say I ever saw one. Like spring peepers, they're a mostly unseen member of the choir. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SM6leUVorY hmmmm... note to self; search for peepers ringtone.....

For anyone bored/disappointed/annoyed with the whole bass tournament thing. Or previous/current tournament fans thinking of coming out of the closet. There;s a party on Lake Eucha (pronounced oochie) next weekend. Boats blast off at 9PM Friday. Saturday is live music, beer, and fish fries. The time I went was a real hoot! http://www.grandlake.com/event--Green-Country-Giggers-Association-Fish-Gigging-Tournament/1094 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FluGwP1i9O8 I may have to put on my sailin' shoes and sunglasses for the day. That there's real fun.

Pears started bloom here a week ago, pretty full now. Everything else seems to be holding its' breath.

It's getting harder to score in my 'hood with all the competition. Lots of good spots, but everyone knows them. Just tried a couple spots, but fresh tire tracks both times. Had a single spot of 'my own' last year, it's gone now. Gonna have to use stealth mode to scout a new one. :-(

Nope, not even down here after a warm rain and a couple of 60 degree nights. A co-workers wife picked about a dozen Wednesday down towards Elkins, so it's getting closer. None for me yet.

As much as I wanted to believe it, this one smelled funny from the get-go. The Gap hasn't sold a shirt that lame since the '80s. :-) That, and the Wayback Machine says the picture's been at that web address since fall 2010...

They got me. I had my jug and some SPF loaded before it sunk in.

Found this; Dade County, Missouri. Formed: January 29, 1841; County Population 1860: 6,727; Slave Population 1860: 350 That's about one slave for every 18 free people. Plenty enough to stack lots of rocks. I skimmed over the 1860 geo survey (spirit level) report for that area, and there were three types of existing geographical features they measured to and marked most commonly; concrete structures, trees, and stone fences. There were several stone fences noted in the area records. I've never seen the spot in question, does anyone have a picture?

Call 867-5309. Ask for Jenny.

Yeah, that's a load alright...

Did 'Rude offer "lighting kits" for the little tillers like Merc' did?

Looks like someone added a rectifier to provide 12VDC from the stator. Probably only puts out a couple amps, just enough for some running lights at night.

A good part of Dardanelle would be safe with the small craft discussed here, but be aware there's a good part that wouldn't. Between the current, the barge traffic, sudden rises and falls (3ft in 12hrs is common), and the river valley winds, you can literally get in over your head pretty easily. I spent a lot of time there in an overloaded 12ft jon with a 5hp, and by rights I shouldn't be here to tell of it. Had some real close calls. A wide 16 footer (for two) with a 25 is a minimum IMO. And 17-18' for four. Lake Conway's right around the corner though... :-) As for your buddies, anything I could add would be either repititious or incriminating. "That was our rent money dammit!" ( I used to hear that a lot...) Go to school young man. There'll be time to play later (I heard that a lot too).

Awesome! Big Rivers + Big Cats = Big Fun!

RE; raising 'crawlers; When I moved to my current home, the previous tenants felt the need to rake/blow off all the leaves and pine needles in the "yard", resulting in nothing but gravel and weeds. I chose the 'au natural' approach and let the leaves and needles lay, which soon smothered the weeds. In 4-5 years there was a hint of soil under the debris. Now there's an inch. Over the years I've "released" all my leftover worms, and now I can get a mess by simply clearing a few spots with my toe. Not being one to let the armadillo go unmentioned, the drawback to raising 'crawlers and wigglers in your yard is the fact that not only lunkers love nightcrawlers... 'dillos do too.

That's it. It drove me to pursue the rest of Buck's structure theory, and that literally changed my life. Everything after that was just seasoning on the meat. By today's standards, there's no secrets there, but back then all I knew was to ball a crawler up on a big hook to keep the bait theives away long enough for a bigun to notice.. Headhooking a lively crawler with a little #2 and a tiny shot, shooting a little air in a stategic spot to almost get neutral bouyancy, and just casting it and letting it sink had never occurred to me. There's no special retrieve really, if it makes it to the bottom you're in the wrong spot. Reel, move, repeat.

That does seem to be the trend. if it ain't big $ it ain't squat. Forgive me for not breaking that news to my bargain bin old standbys... :-)