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Another thing to consider is run trolling bags so you will have to run at higher RPMs. The higher RPMs will also generate more amps to charge your batteries if you have that feature.
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Anytime Guido. Moving forward questions like this one you posted will get better looks and more chances of member input in as category like "Tackle & Techniques" -
I've used Big Jon's with the booms in the up position to pull planer boards and it worked really well on my boat. The electric retrieve is great. Use quick slide mounts to change positions of the riggers as needed.
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I don't know the fishing regs in Canada but using downriggers you can double your baits using cheaters on each rod. Running four baits you'll be able to cover four depths.
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You don't grease the rubber rollers anyway. Just the roller axles. Like Bulletbob I've been using white lith on my boat trailer since the 80's -
Try the spray white lithium grease. It should last longer.
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Try Budge Industries, boat covers. The better 1200 denier cover is pretty good. Like any cover you'll have to properly support it for snow load.
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Hi Joe. Welcome to LOU. You will probably get better help with more views in the "This Old Boat" in the section of LOU. Good luck with your repair.
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Think twice about momentary switches. When you start fishing the 70' to 120' depths it will be frustrating holding the switch down setting a line or retrieving the ball to reset a line. Manual switch is good, the clutch is your friend. -
Most of the Big Jon's operate like that. I've been doing it for over 30 years. Just be sure that you have the clutch set to just hold the rigger ball while trolling so if the ball comes all the way up before you stop it the cable doesn't snap .
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My vote goes to Torpedo trolling wire 19-strand. May cost a little more but well worth it.
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Many of the church folks miss these shows because of the day and or hours. -
Good idea. The dielectric grease will keep the contacts from corroding yet will not affect the electrical continuity of the circuits. Keep protective caps on exposed plugs/sockets so dust & dirt don't stick to the grease.
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I have a Mercury 115hp four stroke that I bought new in 2002 and a Merc 9.9 four stroke kicker new in 2006. I've been using regular 87 octane ethanol gas ever since I owned these engines without any problems. I use marine version stabile at every time I fuel up and double it on my last fishing trip of the season before winter storage. There is usually anywhere from 10 to 20 gallons of fuel in the tank over the winter. My boat has a 48 gallon plastic translucent fuel tank. In the spring when I bring the boat out of storage and before I fire up the engines I siphon out about gallon of fuel from the bottom of the tank into a clear or glass bottle to check for any deposits, water or gunk. The results are very little foreign substances in the bottom of the tank. Using muffs the engines fire right up. I don't have any science or big words that I can't spell behind this post. Just results that I have experienced the last twenty one years with these two engines. -
Great video. Gets the blood pumping on these cold January days waiting for spring.
