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    Re: night fishing a swim bait

    Sounds like a good way to get a walleye for the frying pan too :-)
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    Re: aluminum boat patch

    I tried the stuff, not pleased with the results. Very difficult to use, tends to slide off your target area while molten. I'd say practice on some scrap alluminum before you try your boat. Good...
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    Re: Aluminum paint?

    I pressure washed it and a lot of old paint came off. I think I will sand it some and see what else comes off. Found aluminum primer at home depot. I'll give it a try.
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    Aluminum paint?

    I'm getting ready to paint an old jonboat, just wondering what type of paint to buy. Also need to know if I have to remove all of the old paint or just what is lose. I have a sprayer so I'm looking...
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    Re: my 75lb plus blue cat

    sweet baby Jesus, that thing is huge!
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    Re: Finding walleye

    They could be that deep. Here's the thing, the ones holding at that depth are not going to be actively feeing so ignore them and head into the creeks/ trees/ cover or where ever the bait fish are...
  7. Thread: ATV Mistake

    by birdstrike
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    Re: ATV Mistake

    Glad everyone is okay!
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    Re: Help with Mustang Survival Life Vests

    Geo,

    Can you explain the task of making an auto-inflate manual only?

    Thanks,

    Steve
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    Re: 1st Yak Trip

    I put the ones in front just to have a place to stick a rod when changing lures, releasing a fish etc... and normally only have the left or right one in, but I have been know to troll will all four...
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    Re: 1st Yak Trip

    here's one of mine

    http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg10/stevie6m/Huron013Medium.jpg
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    Re: Yak fisherman

    Sit-on-top for fair weather fishing, sit-in for not so fair. 12 to 14 feet should do it. Get a basic boat and customize it with all the fishing gear you want- rod holders, fish finder, anchor,...
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    Re: Brett Favre and Sears

    ... I don't know... LOL
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    Re: Ohio River @ Westport?

    Thanks guys. I'll give these a try! Let you know what turns up.
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    Ohio River @ Westport?

    Looking to fish a little closer to home these days. I need to be schooled on the Ohio river. Fished around 18 mile island today. Water temp 78.5, shad in the downed trees up river side of island. ...
  15. Re: Canoe/Row Boat fishing at Mammoth Cave Park?

    You & your friend won't be disappointed in this trip (Green River). Make it a two day adventure, if you can, a permit is required to camp out on one of the many gravel bars/ islands but they are...
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    Re: Friday McAlpine cat-striper smackdown?

    so what's up with the Harrison Ave ramp? Is it usable for a jonboat?
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    Re: Reformatory Lake, Buckner?

    Thanks for the scoop! That would sure be a nice lake to put a canoe or jonboat on, but I don't want to end up in the penitentiary! Yep, my wife teaches English at O.C., nice place.
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    Reformatory Lake, Buckner?

    My wife works right across the street from this lake in Buckner, it's the one right by the prison. Anyone have any info on this water. Never see anyone fishing there nor any boats?
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    Re: Cumberland River

    Julio's Shuttle Service and Cabin Rental

    Home: 270-343-4467 Cell: 270-566-3536


    from the Cumberland Drifters website.
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    Re: Hows this for a girl's first fish?

    The poor girl broke into tears when it got too dark to fish any more. Her Mon told us she was talking about her "fishin trip" in her sleep that night, so I think all is good :-)
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    Hows this for a girl's first fish?

    Nice gill from the back yard pond.
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    Re: Nice Summer Saugar

    What is truly selfish is that he didn't invite us all to the fish fry! LOL
  23. Re: First post from Frankfort, another surgery for me

    can't lift anything over 5 lbs. You better stay clear of Dale, but sounds about right for the Elkhorn! :-)

    Good luck to you!
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    Re: Falls, low water

    I've never been on the river when it's that low, close but not that bad.
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    Re: McAlpine pics??

    When I open up the terraserver link I posted above, there is a box on the map image labeled "Imagery". Click on that box and choose the date from the drop-down menu. Or just go to the photo section...
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    Falls, low water

    The Falls of the Ohio river.
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    Re: McAlpine pics??

    Yep, I posted it. If I can find it again I'll put it in the photo section.

    Okay here you go:

    http://www.terraserver.com/view.asp

    Search for Louisville, center on the falls and then change...
  28. Re: Are there any canoe shuttle services on cumberland river

    Geo,

    I'm sure you've seen the hunting/fishing cabins for rent down around Winfrey's, right at the ramp. Well the family that rents those out will be happy to take you up to Helms or the dam for...
  29. Thread: My new toy!

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    Re: My new toy!

    Nice! What is that camo pattern called? My truck would look good in that!
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    Re: anybody want some river 101?

    Doug,

    I'd love to go with you. Wife has a bad case of the don't you dare go fishing or have any fun, so I will have to go durring the day when she's at work. I've got a 14' Lund with a 40 jet. ...
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    Re: Thanks for your prayers.

    So your little fishin buddy is going to be just fine!! :) Thanks for keeping us all up to date on his condition. I'm sure all those prayers your family got didn't hurt him none! I just love a...
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    Re: Prayers needed

    Prayers for you and your little guy from Steve, Felicia and baby Molly (six months old). That kiddo is lucky to have a dad that cares about him so much. Best wishes.
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    Re: ? Wood Creek Lake ?

    Thank You! I was starting to think I was the only one.
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    Re: Mercury motor mystery

    last two:
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    Mercury motor mystery

    Trying to figure out some boat electrical problems. See discussion:
    http://www.fishin.com/forums2/showthread.php?t=73009

    First pict: Starter side of motor
    Second: close up of top of starter,...
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    Re: Electrical Question

    Thanks for continuing to help out with this Jbyrd. I'm putting some pictures in the photo section so you can see what I'm working with here. I don't think that the current is intentionally flowing...
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    Re: Electrical Question

    I investigated Jbyd's suggestion that starter should be isolated from the rest of the motor and found that, in my case, it is not. It is bolted directly to the engine, metal on metal. There are...
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    Re: Electrical Question

    hmmmm? This just keeps getting more interesting. Thanks Jbyrd, that makes sense. I'll try to get to the bottom of it this weekend.
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    Re: Electrical Question

    I'm going to check into a rubber mat between boat and motor and rubber grommets for the mounting bolts. Worth a try I guess, and might just do the trick.
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    Re: Electrical Question

    Thanks everyone. The wire that shorted was not run properly and that seems to be the real issue here. When it started smoking so close to the gas tank, it got my full attention! I can live with...
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    Re: Electrical Question

    This was the response I got from Mercury Marine :

    "The scenario you described suggests a galvanic isolator. Please see your authorized dealer for assistance with this matter"

    Galvanic Isolator,...
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    Electrical Question

    This is going to sound like a dumb question but here goes...

    My mercury outboard is bolted directly to the aluminum transom, the motor is grounded directly to the battery, so the whole boat is now...
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    Re: River Monsters

    How many would it take to stock the Ohio R. :)
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    Re: Follow me (The lighter side of fishing)

    I like when it's slow and you see another fisherman try to sneak their fish into the boat, lol. It cracks me up. Like I'm going to run over and steal their spot, catch all their fish. My grandpa,...
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    Re: Nolin River this morning

    Thanks, Bacon is poorly maintained this time of the year. It seems like if the water is high enough, the ramp is covered in a foot of mud and silt. Good ramp when usable.
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    Re: Nolin River this morning

    Thanks for the report! Is the bacon creek ramp open/ usable?
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    Re: Miami Peacock Bass

    How did you catch them down deep? Live bait? I've tried a few times and never could get a bite. Nice job! Do they fight as advertised :-0
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    Re: depth finder question

    I'm probably wrong on this but I've heard that a bad transducer can fry your unit. Hope not in your case, but you never know. The only other thing is to make sure the transducer is pointing...
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    Re: Back from cdar creek with a report.

    Thanks for the report jbfisher. That is some cold water. It will warm up and the bite will be on soon.

    In Florida right now, it's 84 degrees outside and the surf is at least 70, wife won't let...
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    Re: My motor almost sank me...

    Got it, only an $8 part. Hope this fixes it. Will report back.
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