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  1. Sk8man
    Thanks Hank
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    I sure wanted to go but just starting antibiotic for sinus infection and bronchitis so didn't want to expose anyone to that.
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    What about asking Ritchie about how the compass can be shielded from electrical and/or magnetic interference as it may autocorrect when the problem is gone?
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    Sweet! Nicest one I've seen yet. Some real rare ones in there too I'll check to see if I have one....I doubt it though. Just checked... no luck there....sorry about that.
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    #8 Spro swivel
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    Glad it worked out Cornelis. They are real good folks to deal with. I've had numerous contacts with them over the years and always positive
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    You may wish to call Fish307 at Lake George and ask them the question. They are very accommodating. FISH307.com 6 State Route 149 Lake George, NY 12845 USA Tel: 1-800-FISH307 or 518-798-9203 .
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    Nice buck. Looks as though your son has get ya under pressure Bill....gonna be tough to get another like that
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    Some good comments and advice here. As much as I detest the "Big Brother" aspects of some regulations and laws; this is not one of them. As someone that has been through the ice twice (only once with float suit) I have a strong appreciation for the fact that hypothermia can set in a lot sooner than you often see in published material. One of the first things that happens is that you quickly become numb and lose the full use of your limbs so even if a strong swimmer in warmer water it becomes quickly irrelevant in the cold water. I guess the key is to wear something that is comfortable and doesn't significantly impede movement so that it isn't a pain in the butt to wear. As for the regulation itself it is just a common sense adjustment to potentially dangerous conditions and a good safety measure so resenting it doesn't really make a whole lot of sense.
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    Oh yeah I see now what you're dealing with. I have hydraulic steering and totally steer with my main motor (outboard) all the time but steering is just like when the main motor is on.
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    I don't have one but many of the guys I fish with do have them and they have said time and again that they feel it is worth the money and love the autopilot. I'm sure it makes fishing solo a "different animal"
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    I hear ya Tim. I used one for years with my 2 stroke kicker but luckily when I got a new 4 stroke kicker I don't even need anything now as the increased motor torque solved the problem in large part. I make minor adjustments with a handle extension if needed. May not be as good as autopilot but a lot cheaper and it works pretty well
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    I believe the tension is set on the bar at the factory and they say not to mess with it on the yellow sticker that comes with it.
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    I'm not sure how solid those inset rod holders are or whether there is access to beef them up underneath near the back on each side but if sturdy enough I'd consider using gimbal mounts and mount the riggers on them and possibly use telescopic booms angled at 45 degrees or straight back. You could also get over the gunwales if necessary by using short pedestals with swivel bases mounted to them then mount the riggers on the swivel bases.
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    Nice work Dave
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    Sold / Closed 2002 Parker 2510

    Sk8man replied to O4fish's topic in Boats for Sale

    Nice going Robin Persistence paid off and someone is a very "happy camper" Have fun in your travels
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    Dre I believe it can usually be anywhere between the end of October through early December depending on weather/water conditions. Many of them migrate toward the south ends of the lakes and spawn in pretty deep water and especially where there may gravel beds or rocky areas without silt. Notice I said many. do but not all as some of the Seneca locals can attest to
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    Nice going John
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    B and E and Canandaigua Fishing Tackle used to be my favorite places to and back in the seventies and eighties I used to salivate over all the offerings only some of which I could afford at the time
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    https://edition.cnn.com/2019/10/24/us/arkansas-deer-death-trnd/index.html
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    If you are determined to use those reels I'd go with 30 lb copper to make room for as much of the backing you can get on.
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    Probably suspended in 50-60 ft of water as they are in many of the other Finger Lakes around now
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    #1 - Try fishing Cayuga Lake - better odds
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    Rob gave you the best advice
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    If you have inset rod holders in the gunwales near where pictured on this boat use gimbal mounts with swivel bases attached to them and mount them in those. A lot of pros and few cons for that approach as there is no drilling, easy portability, etc. I have four of the internal mounts so if fishing solo I can use the two nearest the seats for riggers without too much traveling toward the back. If need be I can run 4 riggers. I also have dual rod holders mounted that I can switch out two riggers for running wires or inlines. Again, no extra holes in the boat, flexibility, and portability. The riggers can be positioned 90 degrees 180 and and 45 degrees and booms extended as desired. The electric hookups are internally wired with 4 connections. (This is the only pic that had a fairly clear shot of the back of the boat)
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