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  1. wildmaninal

    Thinking of adding a bait well to my bass boat

    I've been toying with this for a while, then today I found a styrofoam cooler on the road (like new). I measures 12 & 1/2 inches wide at the bottom and 17 inches wide at the top. Thought about cutting it down to the height of my casting deck if not a hair higher then the casting deck, then...
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    Fishing barometers. Are they Accurate?

    I've always heard that if the wind is blowing out of the east that the fish wont bite, haven't always let that stop me from fishing though. Been tempted to buy a fishing barometer, thinking it might help choose a good day for fishing. I've read an article in the past on how the pressure...
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    I'm swapping cell services, getting an LG VU

    I've been with T-Mobile prepaid for a few years and they have recently bought out another cell service which actually made it better coverage for out of town areas one area my favorite lake to fish on. Reason I'm swapping is because I've been buying $25 cards each month that only have 150...
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    This could of been ugly!!!

    We went to the river early last sunday morning. It was me, my cousin, and his son. We got the boat launched with no problems. I went to start the motor after everybody and everything got situated and got nothing but a click the starter would not turn over. This isn't the only time this...
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    I didn't know that the original paint was under this

    First off let me tell ya I have been worried about getting this boat painted for the longest, been using the boat just like it is for some time now. I figured that these white spots on the hull was where the previous owner sanded it down to bare fiberglass. I started sanding with heavy grit on...
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    Need some insight on a 20' Silverline early 80's

    I went to look at an early 80's maybe late 70's model Silverline cabin cruiser with my cousin. My cousin was the main one interested in the boat at first so this is why I don't have all the info, then my cousin backed out because he wants a smaller boat. This boat wouldn't be used on the ocean...
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    Has anybody tried motorized lures?

    I know that making a motorized lure is going to be nearly impossible, especially not having the right equipment. I've been tempted to buy these Chuck Woolery Moto lures just to see what they would do. I feel that if I get them and they work that I might be cheating a little, I'm not a pro...
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    Questions on a 1983 mercruiser alpha 1

    Not to familiar with I/Os. I got the motor freed up and now I'm trying to get fire through the plug wires. I haven't bought any parts besides a condensor and I got a few coils laying around to fit right on it. My cousin came up and he helped me with the boat for a moment, he's not a boat...
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    Shark found in lake in North Alabama

    I was out fishing this morning on our local river (the Coosa) when my cousin told me about the shark that was found in Lake Guntersville here in North Alabama. I have never fished up at Guntersville lake (it's about an hour away) and after this news I don't think I ever will no matter what they...
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    Calling all airbrush artist...

    After getting the idea of building my own lures, I got the idea of buying me an airbrush to paint them with and use for other projects. I bought a Paasche dual action airbrush for $79.99 on sale. From what I've read on the internet Paasche is one of the best airbrushes, hopefully it will hold...
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    Have you ever made your own lures?

    I had the notion/idea to build my own wooden lure. I figured I would make a popper. I'll try and post a picture when I get it done. Hope to get it done before Saturday (my next fishing trip). Couldn't figure out what to use to mount the treble hooks to but I finally realized, just bend 3...
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    I'm only running at 4500 RPM on my 85hp

    If my rpm gauge is reading correctly I'm only running at 4500 rpm at WOT when I know I should be running about 5000 to 5500. I have this 1978 85hp on a 15ft tri hull bass boat. I haven't done anything with the prop, I believe it is the original. Been trying to read up on the service manual...
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    (Update) Been a scarry weekend!

    My mother and I were packed up and ready to head for my uncle Joe's lot on the lake last Thursday night, we were just about to step out the door when we got a phone call from my sis n law saying "our uncle had drivin his 855 John Deere tractor off into the lake". She needed us to contact my...
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    (update with pictures) older bomber fish and ski with Mercruiser I/O

    Last weekend my brother's neighbor had mentioned that he had a boat that he was trying to sell, he was asking $500 for (the solid) boat, (not so solid)motor, and trailer. The boat is a late 70's early 80's Bomber fish and ski 18ft (I believe), it has a 3.0 liter 4 cylinder mercruiser alpha 1...
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    I'm needing help on idenifying this hull.

    I already started a thread in the boat restoration forum on my little plans for this thing. I just picked it up yesterday for $100, it didn't come with the trailer for that price the trailer in the pic I had for a while now. It is an aluminum hull. I was looking for something smaller...
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    I seen an accident today, hit and run.

    I was on the other side of town trying to find a shoe shop which turned out it was out of business or moved to another location. So I decided to go to the shop in the oposite side of town that I have dealt with before. I got on one of the worst streets we have in this city, I have even had 2...
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    My latest project, 14ft aluminum deep V

    Well I picked this one up for $100 without the trailer so I had to use one of my other trailer. I have no idea what make this boat is, I did get a bill of sale for it but it doesn't even have the numbers on the side, I found what should be the serial number plate. I have some big plans for...
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    Repairing a bait casting net?

    I bought this bait casting net yesterday morning at a yard sale and really didn't notice that it has 2 rips in it. Right now I'm trying to use fishing line to repair the rips, I only have 8lb test, my heavier test line is out of town. Have any of you guys tried fixing these things? If...
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    Old Silvertrol Trolling motor?

    I just stumbled on what might be a deal on a Silvertrol trolling motor model 26-s Serial number 16358 6 to 18 volt has high and low speed and it works. I only paid $1 for it at a yard sale. The lady said at the yard sale that she was getting rid of it for what it would bring in scrap metal...
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    Would you drive a dump truck if you had a fused ankle?

    Well to start with I've been unemployed for just a hair over a year now, applied for a bunch of jobs. Recently have the opertunity to work at a rent to own place, which I have that kind of experience from another place I've worked at in the past. I still have a chance at getting on to this...
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