Speedy

Welcome aboard. I'm a retired Broker/Owner of 30+ years. Have two boats set up for fishing: 16 ft. AlumaCraft and 19 ft Sea Nymph with soft cabin,fully loaded. I'd like to drop you a line someday. My direct email address is: [email protected] Bob Nevins "Speedy"

Looking for some information as to what is the smallest size Stainless Steel Ball Bearing swivel with snap lock? I have one left and no package. What make and from where (warehouse or on-line). What goes thru your top guide? I have a few Duo Snaps, but I'm getting a lot of line twist with Floro, so maybe a good quality S.S ball bearing snap swivel might help. Thanks, Speedy

As fisherman you know how it is when you start to bite that sandwich and both lines snap tight, side-tracked, but still thankful you had activity. Well a few weeks ago I received a phone call telling me about two families that were in need of help; (I am a retired Catholic Deacon). One family, with two children, just suffered a house fire in Barton, (near Crystal Lake). Kids were in school and the wife was with her husband at the dentist office several miles away. Story goes…his cell phone rang while he was in the chair, caller, screaming “There is smoke pouring out of your house.” He said “I’m on my way…and did you call the fire department?” “Oh?? I’ll call them now.!” Seems they had 7 dogs, guessing one of them reached up on the gas stove and hit the knob, self-ignition type, lit high, pot holder/towel then up the wall and into the ceiling. Fire department came ASAP and did their work. Chopped several holes in the roof, knocked out the windows and flooded every room and everything in it. 100% of clothes was either burnt or smoke/water damaged. He is a handyman by trade, and his equipped storage tool shed was destroyed. No one was hurt but they lost all 7 dogs. I am the Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus and requested/granted a $500. Gift Card from Wal-Mart, so they could go and replace some of their clothes. Another special program, “Coats for Kids”, gave the new winter coats. Power company disconnected the electricity and wouldn’t even provide a contractor’s service pole/meter to allow him to start rebuilding. Insurance company was quick to reject his claim as “Negligence”; requiring him to hire a Lawyer and start the long process. I went thru my spare tools and filled a few boxes with power saws, drills, levels, boxes of sheet-rock screw/mud and paper tape, few gallons of white paint, and my gas generator from my old race car trailer with several extension cords and misc. stuff. My wife makes quilts and pulled several new and filled boxes with kitchen cookware, silverware, glasses, etc. We met them and loaded their SUV and pickup,they were extremely Thankful. Last was a complete Turkey dinner Plus, plus back-up. They are now staying with friends. Second family of 6 was in North Troy. Husband is permanently disabled from working in VT Corrections Dept. , Food Stamps ran out due to government shut-down. They were forced to find new housing due to previous landlord selling the house from under them. Not much for rentals, so they were forced to rent two apartments, next to each other but not connected; Thus double rent, and utilities. Seems North Troy and several locations have an “Occupancy Restriction limits”, ending with one parent and two kids in each. As a retired Real Estate Broker, this makes me nuts; but can’t fight City Hall over night. So again I obtained a Gift Certificate from Wal-Mart, to re-stock their food supply. My wife and I went thru all our “Little Girl Stuff” that we had stored, from our 3 girls; so nice dolls and games and again new quilts and coats, and full Thanksgiving dinner. Again Thankful! Lesson learned…Thanksgiving is more than Turkey. “Tight Lines” Speedy Bob and wife Lynne

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Thanks...I just bought some. Going in both tanks this weekend, Speedy

Thanks Guys. I'm a little "Gun-Shy" about the fuel whereas when I bought the boat, 2 years ago, it had been stored outside in the snow. Brought it to the Marina in Spring for a full tune-up. They found water in the fuel, old tank needed replacing. Had a new custom tank built and sending unit/gauge installed,and water separator filter. Got charged $2,50 a gallon to remove old fuel (30 gallons). Cost thousands for that repair job. Got the lecture about using only high-test gasoline (Ethanol/Alcohol Free) fuel. BUT to add gasoline anti-freeze (again alcohol based) for the winter storage. Oxymoron ? I used to drag race using methanol only; ran cool and made more power than gasoline. Kind of "Damed if you do and Damed if you don't. LOL

Thanks...All the batteries are new this season Marine batteries. Speedy

Winter gives me gas. I need some “Winter Advice”. I built two weather-tight, non-heated boat sheds for my pair. 1. Should I fill the tanks full (very little air space for moisture)? OR ? ... both tanks are almost full today. 2. If I top them off to 100% full, should I add a fuel additive to the gas ( I only use High-Test alcohol free gas) but most additives are alcohol based ??? 3. I have good marine battery charger systems to maintain 3 batteries each. Leave them on (good house power service connected) or pull the batteries out? 4. How many days until Spring I appreciate your suggestions. Thanks “Speedy”

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It’s that time of the year and all the cute little critters start looking for a warm place to hide. Then they chew on wiring harness, hoses, upholstery, etc. My house and garage are sealed tight, and no foods are left out, but my new boat shelter is now a target. New population of squirrels and a few skunks are looking it over. Have any of you guys ever tried using smelly petroleum products like Mineral Spirits or Turpentine on rags to deter the little rodents? Moth balls melt away,Pepper and Mint oils also fade quickly. Any ideas? Thanks, Speedy

Hey guys. If you would please lay out for me by the numbers, what order items should be attached to down riggers. I have four and a little shy on taking a chance of loosing everything first shot. I fish alone so steering, speed, and setting lines and down riggers can cause a little stress especially in the wind etc. I am not in deep water over 100feet. My VT. lakes are are less than that with fish finders showing fish at 25 to 35 ft depth. So please by the numbers....Starting with the Cannon down rigger cable factory end/clip as #1. what order is best using...Lead ball...Snubber...Fish Hawk X4...Flasher/attractor...Leader....Lure. S.S. Snap swivels on everything both ends? Once I get it set up and practice then I'll copy it on the other three down riggers. This is all new to me, so thanks in advance. Speedy

Suffering from a little Cabin fever and looking forward to opening of Trout season here in Vermont, April 15th. Anyway looking for a few tips on that first day in the boat when most of the ice has melted away from the shore line. Salmon, Rainbows and Lakers are the targets. Do the larger fish come in towards the shallows for first Spring feeding? Troll along the edges or anchor near area and jig. I'm in smaller Vermont in-land lakes like Willoughby, Memphremagog and Crystal to start. Suggest any special Spring lures, baits, techniques? Use the down-riggers or something smaller like a 3 way swivel with weight down and lure/bait out straight. Thanks. Nothing like Arizona, so time for this old dog to learn a few new tricks. LOL Speedy