Jack

No matter what you buy I would lean toward the High thrust , Pro Kicker , Big Foot models . The engines run at a higher RPM when you are trolling so you will have better oil pressure and the alternator will be putting out a bit more juice. If you can I would also get electric start ,remote controls and tilt . I fish Lake O solo a lot and it is nice not to hang off the back of the boat in bad weather to work the motor . You can do everything right from the helm . My boat is the best part of 3K lbs and the Yamaha 8T has all the power I need . Good Luck ! JT

This link might help. Good Luck ! jt http://www.mercstuff.com/gimbalbearing.htm

Good Stuff ,Thanks ! Just filled the boat up with gas so i'm ready to give it a try once the weather gives us a break . Thanks again JT

Hi ! So if you want to catch some Browns out of Sandy Creek is it best to head East or West ? Thanks for any input ! JT

I have 2 brand new Lee's Gold rod holders mod.RA5201GL fit 3/4 to 1.050 rail . Great to mount on bow rail for net , very heavy duty . New these are $132.50 each . Selling the pair for $120. call Jack 585-233-0411. http://store.leetackle.com/horizontaltu ... older.aspx

Thanks Gambler ! How do you attach your cheater to the main line? Thanks again! JT

Hi ! Is there a big advantage of running a fixed cheater instead of a slider ? If so when ? Thanks ! JT

Hi ! Anybody know when NK has their in house sale ? Thanks JT

No pictures of a big old salmon laying on the floor of your boat you could measure from???

I have 2 of the Sealines for my wire and love them. Good Luck !

FYI . I use a Diawa Heartland 9.5' with a twill tip , cost me less then $40.00 . They make a 10.5 ' too. With a longer rod you can have a longer leader off the diver and still get the fish in the net. Good Luck !

Sorry ! Didn't get the tree part

I bought some here . Great service ! Good Luck ! http://www.shopwtp-inc.com/index.php?cP ... 6e94984531

Thanks Mickey ! JT

While we're on the subject of coated cable . Anyone have a preference on what type of ball retriever to use on the cable ? Scotty vs Cannon . Thanks JT

I was in the same boat . Ended up buying a DR on E-bay refurbished with a 1 year waranty for $329.00 almost half the cost of the X4 . The unit looks like new. You have to keep watching for them if your interested because they seem to go pretty quick. People seem to love what ever unit they own . For me it ended up being about $$$$ . Good Luck !

I have a Yamaha 8T which is a lot like the Prokicker. With the lower gears and bigger prop they run at a higher RPM and put out a little more charge then a normal kicker would at the same speed. My boat has a water separator off the main tank . It has 2 places to attach a fuel line . I connected my kickers fuel line to the second out fitting (after adding a nipple ) and it works perfect. Good Luck !

Try this site , some good info there. http://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/ ... ?pg=topics Good Luck !

Hi ! Want to pickup a couple rods for inline planners and to use on my downriggers as well.(spool with20#) Was wondering what the difference is between a downrigger rod and a planner board rod is ? Which one do you think would do both things well ? Thanks JT

I'm curious how people build their sliders. What pound test,swivels and length ? Thanks JT

What do most people like to run the 28's or Mag's ? Is there a big difference ? Thanks JT

Thanks ! Whens the best time to run this ? JT

Hi ! Someone said the favorite NK was a Spook . Any idea what it looks like ? Thanks JT

For GPS I would look real hard at Garmin they seem to be the leader. I have a 541 I bought last year love it If you are thinking of a combo unit you may want at least a 7"t0 8" screen the 5" screen is king of small after you split it. Good Luck !

Hi ! I would use Marine-Tex . If you have a white hull you won't even notice the patched holes after you sand it. Good Luck ! JT