Firechief48

X3 on the Sea Bands. I carry 2 sets on my boat and unlike the others that need to be taken ahead of time they'll work even if you put them on after you're sick. I myself have never had to use them but those on my boat that have always had great results. 

27 minutes ago, Fishnut said:

My low divers are 8 foot, my hi diver rods are 9-1/2 foot. My riggers are 8-1/2 foot.

Your in a great place to find used equipment. (Lou) keep watching the for sale adds on here.

 

 

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X2 on this site for great deals. If you're buying new though I don't think you can beat TDR rigger rods or Eagle Claw diver rods for the money. My rigger rods see also 81/2' but my divers are 10'

On January 29, 2018 at 12:39 PM, Fishnut said:

I mounted my reels on the hard top and the pulleys on the top of the guide rail out front. Works great.

X2 except mine are on top 

On January 18, 2018 at 12:56 PM, aiacovo said:

I wish I could

go to the show. I’m out snowmobiling tjis

weekend. Wish I would’ve known. Going to the sportsman show in Harrisburg Next

month. Wonder if they’ll have much. I’ve been there a few times but never in search for Fishing 

The Harrisburg show is a great show, we go every year but not much toward fishing big water. Can't give you any advice that wasn't already given by other guys here except good buys on here in the classified section also. 

On January 17, 2018 at 2:28 PM, GAMBLER said:

I have had some issues like this in the past.  The one time, it was a dead bug in my fuel tank that kept getting sucked onto the pickup tube in the gas tank.  The next time, it was the inline filter at the carb (full of particulate).  This past season, the flame arrestor on the carb was full of cotton wood.  All stupid little things that caused the same symptoms.  Just some other little things to check. 

I went thru all this also including pulling the pickup tube and completely draining the tank and filling with fresh fuel. In the end it was timing. I discounted the timing because it would idle and up to 3000 rpms just fine, after that it was rough and cutting out. My buddy says boats have to be adjusted under load? Don't know but it sure fixed my problem. 

I had the same problem with my Volvo Penta. Changed filters, made it better for a bit. Cleaned and drained fuel system, made it better for a bit. Sometimes it would go good, sometimes like it was starving for fuel. Marina even changed prop, no difference just wasn't getting RPM's. For 2 years my buddy at work kept telling me he thought it was timing. He ended up taking a ride with me and he was right. He fixed it in 15 seconds. 

On December 29, 2017 at 12:14 PM, DoubleTrouble1 said:

Somebody just opened a can of worms

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I'snt that the truth. My dipsey rods are 10' so that's about what I keep my leaders and they're 30lb. 

2 hours ago, pap said:

Troutman on here has the 13# torpedo weights that track about as good as your gonna find. BikiniBottom weights run well also, I think someone either Shark or Bikini have 16#ers if need be. I fish eyes and Troutmans 13# torps is more than sufficient for me, those chasing big Crome might have to get into the heavier weights, I know a few charters that pull that heavy lead, to be successful at times that’s what it takes.

I'll second Troutmans torpedoes, he makes them in different weights.

I'm with Legacy, 2 rigger, 2 wire divers and 2 coppers and run sliders off the rigger rods.

#1 - Atommik Glow Hammer 

#2 - Atommik Pro Am U/V

Both all conditions 

1 - 32 lb King

2 - Coho

3 - Spring Steelhead 

Definitely run them as sliders. They work great for steelies and cohos but I've had kings take them also. 

Yes that's too bad. I guess they could think someone was trying to scam them but all they would have to do is send more for the $45 it cost them but instead they'll loose customers, not very good business to me. I've said before there are plenty good mail order houses and I try to buy local but if not FishUSA gets my business. Never had a problem and they're quick. 

X2 

Good guide to start off with for both size divers, braid or wire. 

I have the 9.9 Merc on my 23' Baha and it pushes fine but like said waves get up into the 4' range I need the big engine. Waves start building that high though and we're usually going back. I also had a Panther and while true you can control it from anyplace on the boat it's much easier with the motors connected with an EZ Steer and using the steering wheel, especially if you have someone that doesn't fish much at the helm. 

Luke I usually don't tie them any bigger than a dime. Hot pink, chartreuse and blue are my main colors. I wouldn't go near the river without blue. Hoping to sneak up myself before rifle starts.  Good luck. 

Plastic are throw a ways meaning if you have to use them they can't be recharged. Aside from that you're far better ahead spending the extra money for an all metal. It's something you hope you never need but if you do you need it to work. 

23 hours ago, Sk8man said:

I think exposure to the sport may hold the key. Many current and emergent parents who grew up with computers and video games may not be exposing their children to outdoor activities such as fishing and hunting, and may be more concerned with and involved in formal athletic events as more of a social thing for the parents as well as the kids. I entertained myself with solitary outdoor activities from early on and was exposed to fishing at 4 yrs old by my dad and grew up supporting my fishing habit as a kid by trapping muskrats, having a paper route, shoveling walks, raking leaves, mowing neighborhood lawns to get enough money to buy cheap fishing lures and equipment. How many kids do you think do this sort of thing anymore?

Sk8man it sounds like you led my life. You couldn't be more right with this. 

X2 with chinook35 but I bought mine when they first came out. The first time I was checked the officers didn't know what it was. I don't think they issue them that way anymore and it's a shame, they're the same as a credit card. 

I had a plate for years on my previous boat but like Pap said I reinforced it so it wouldn't bend, never had a problem. My boat now is bigger with a kicker and I carry bags just incase. IMO  a kicker is the way to go, just for the fact that you have another engine as a backup. 

Just went and bought the Helix. Always liked Humminbird and have not read or heard anything bad about them. 

11 hours ago, AnglingAddict said:

Best thing you can do to help prevent a tragedy like this is to make sure you have all safety equipment on board, in good condition and easily accessible.  Make sure all thru hulls are properly bedded with the correct sealant (not caulk or silicone).  Inspect hoses yearly for dry rot, cracks or leaks, and make sure all are double clamped with stainless clamps.  Ball valves near thru hulls are good as well.  Bellows inspected and replaced at regular intervals if it's an I/O.  At least a couple bilge pumps as well as an indicator at the dash when a pump is on, wire right into a float switch - this could give you an early indication that something is seeping if you notice the bilge kicking on more than usual.  High water alarm as well.  Rags on board can be used to plug holes in a pinch and slow down rate at which water comes in.  One last thing is to know your boat...inside and out.  Things can still happen fast no doubt.

Great advice here as none of us thinks it can happen to us. Checking your bilge pumps are equally as important. When I put the boat away last season everything worked including the new pump I had just put on the auto switch. This spring before launching I checked and the new pump didn't work but the switch did. After removing the pump I found someone had cut a piece of mono and it found its way into the bilge and wrapped itself around the pump impeller shaft thus burning the pump out. An hour later after a quick trip for a new pump I was back in business but I wasn't going out without that pump functioning. 

I followed this almost as soon as it happened late Saturday afternoon. It was reported they were fighting a fish when boat suddenly started taking on water. Obviously something catastrophic happened, speculation possibly a thru hull fitting failed. They will know eventually, either way it's a very sad tradjedty to happen for something we take for granted and enjoy so much. Prayers go out to the family of the captain and to all involved. 

X2 on Coho