JimB

He quoted me $30 a piece for 12# torpedo's, and $13 shipping. He says he will be making weights in a few weeks. EXCELLENT pricing! Have heard nothing but good things about Troutman

Found him....thanks all!

Sent you a PM regarding 12# torpedo weights. Wasn't sure if you've been on, or if it didn't get to you for some reason. If you see this, check your messages. Thanks in advance, Jim

Don't. Do. It. That same rig you sell for say 18K, will cost you 30K down the road to replace, if and when you reach your comfort zone of fiscal security. Find another way to save some cash. Hamburger helper and Ramen Noodles! I only say this because I watched a close friend sell off his rig to help pay the bills. Guess what. The bills kept coming, the sale of the rig only held off the bill collector for a short time, and now...well, he can't even go fishing to get away from it all. Not saying you are the same situation, but a short term gain usually lends itself to a long term....."well that didn't work out too well". On the flip side, if you only take your rig out twice a year.....you should think about GOING FISHING MORE!!

Get a tent....

5 year fishing license? It would certainly help me avoid that embarrassing moment in October where I wake up early to go fishing with a buddy and suddenly remember...crap, I'm out of date..... Would save me 4 years of beating my head against a wall....

I did the same thing with an ice spud....slipped right through my hands. Not as costly for sure. Not sure what you paid for it used, but this link may help if you want to just purchase a new shaft.... http://www.jiffyonice.com/EComStore/catalog/drill-assemblies,19.htm

I'm almost as new as you are, so I won't try to give tips that I'm still working on, but don't fear, there are a lot of experienced, helpful folks out here, and you will get some pointers soon enough. As Bruce Willis said in Die Hard, "welcome to the party pal". If you are anything like me, there really won't be an option not to make this a "big hobby" once you start catching fish. Jim

Troutman got back to me. At this time he only makes torpedo weights in 12# sizes. Being new to this, what is the difference as far as cutting down blowback (I'm using cannonballs currently), tracking, etc? If there isn't much difference, I could go with the torpedos. Thanks in advance, Jim

I'm in the market for 12# sharks. Specs on my Unitrolls say 12# max, so I guess I should listen to them.... Any chance you make 12# weights?

Thanks. I know Troutman 87 makes 14# pounders....I suppose I should just pm him and see if 12# is an option.

I know I've seen a few of you that make weights in the 14# size, but the specs on my Unitroll limits me to 12# weights. Not sure if a 2# difference would end up breaking the riggers, but why chance it? I run a SubTroll off one, and if a boom or a base were to fail, I would be pretty unhappy I'm sure. So, that being said, is there anyone that makes 12# sharks? I'm in Rochester, so keeping shipping down would be a plus. Thanks in advance.... Jim

Holy "expletive deleted" Batman!

I had NO idea what the bulbs were. I'm innocently checking out some posts, and the mouse wandered. Now that I know what they are....keep 'em coming. And I totally support the easter egg/shamrock/firecracker idea Big Dave suggested. Just need to find the right sounds for all of them.

It's an 8 hour classroom. Anyone ever take a hunter safety course? Pretty much the same thing. They point out the really dumb things not to do....(DON'T SHOOT OTHER PEOPLE)... and regardless of this, people will still do dumb things. It's a bull crap move to generate revenue IMHO.

2002 18' Tracker Targa. Nice and wide.

Change gear lube as well, unless that's what Yoda meant by 1)Change oil

Keep up the dailies! Still a lot left in the season....