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I have used both. It really depends on whether you're talking Minn Kota or Motorguide. The 3 blade is more weedless on a Motorguide, and the 2-bladed Weedless Wedge works great on the Minn Kota. In fact, it's much better. I'll never go back.

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Agreed. Call Ranger. You'd be surprised. Their number is listed on their website: http://www.rangerboats.com

Sounds like it will be a great experience. But take it from me, bring heavy duty raingear, good waterproof boots, and lots of 100% deet - you'll be bathing in it.

Nope. In over 3 decades of fishing, I've never once ever felt the need to resort to deadly force while fishing.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, July 1, 2008 - In response to a federal court order, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a draft permit for millions of recreational vessels for "normal operational discharges" that could open a Pandora's box of compliance problems and unfairly subject recreational boaters - including those who own canoes and kayaks - to potential nuisance lawsuits. The EPA draft puts boaters and anglers squarely under new Clean Water Act regulations that go into effect September 30, 2008. The permit requires boaters to comply with a set of worrisome national requirements as well as additional state requirements "to be determined." Penalties carry up to a $32,500 daily fine for each violation. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) is urging all boaters and anglers to contact their federal lawmakers to bring corrective legislation to the Senate and House floor for a full vote as soon as possible. The Clean Boating Act of 2008 - S. 2766 in the Senate and H.R. 5949 in the House of Representatives - would restore the federal exemption for recreational vessels for "normal operational discharges" that has been in existence for the past 35 years until the federal courts recently determined otherwise. "Boaters want clean waters and want to do their fair share, but the draft EPA permit unfairly burdens them with needless regulation," said BoatU.S. Vice President of Government Affairs Margaret Podlich. "The federal courts required EPA to draft a permitting regime that puts individual boaters under the same penalty system as corporate industries even though discharges from a rowing dinghy or motor boat are quite different than those from a large commercial ship with ballast water," said Podlich. The draft permit would allow the EPA, the U.S. Coast Guard, a state authority or some private contractor to inspect a boat and take discharge samples. If requested, a boater would be required to provide such government officials with information to determine permit compliance. "What may appear quite simple on the surface will be anything but in reality," said Podlich. "What happens if a neighbor - who perhaps may not appreciate boats - decides that you use too much biodegradable soap to wash your boat, witnesses an accidentally spilled orange juice draining out of the scuppers, or sees you wipe algae off the scum line? Under the present draft permit guidelines, all of these instances may be deemed a violation of the Clean Water Act," added Podlich. "Even topping off a fuel tank, which is recommended for winter storage of today's ethanol-laden gasoline, could be considered a violation," she added. Also included in the draft EPA permit is the onerous requirement that every state must approve the federal permit before this September 30. Each state may add on its own regulations, potentially creating multiple requirements for boaters cruising between states. After the initial permit this fall, the EPA will then outline for the states how they can implement their own permit systems, which could result in additional state modifications of the permit requirements as well as fees for boaters. To contact your federal legislators, learn more about the Clean Boating Act of 2008, or to make comments on the draft EPA permit by August 1 go to http://www.BoatBlue.org or http://www.BoatUS.com/gov

With 6lb test, I wouldn't use a anything bigger than a 1/0 hook. Fish it on the outside edges of the grass, not in it. Fish it just like a worm, or with a slow, steady retrieve. When the fish bites, don't "cross his eyes", just "sweep set". That is, reel fast while pulling. This is why you need smaller hooks - sharp, needle-like hooks work best. A 2/0 hook requires a hard hookset, and on 6lb test, you risk breaking the line on the hookset.

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Everyone, let's congratulate Sam as he is the July '08 BR Elite member of the month!!! Sam has been a member since the forums opened 3 1/2 years ago. From the get-go he has always been pleasant, participates frequently on the boards, has very specific and informative responses and stays on topic. Sam is a pillar in our community - steadfast and reliable. I know many members look up to him. On behalf of the staff, let me be the first to say "thanks" for being a stand up member. [move]Congrats Sam!!![/move] BR Elite member profile Name: Sam Rosenthal Age: 62 city/state: Richmond, Virginia Occupation: Insurance Consulting, no sales Education: BS Degree, Louisiana State University yrs fishing: 54 preferred style (describe a typical, quality day): Freshwater fishing using all types of baits and techniques. Finesse with plastic worms; wacky rigged Senkos; crankbaits; topwaters, especially buzzbaits; shaky head presentations. Like to fish rivers and ponds but do go out on lakes. Any day on the water is great, even if you do not catch many bass or other fish. Will fish for bream and bass with kids using Nightcrawlers to make sure they catch something. Fav food: Crawfish,shrimp, crabs and any and saltwater seafood Fav movie: Too many to select among but like comedies and adventures Fav quote "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country" by President Kennedy. Fishing: Freshwater rivers, ponds and lakes. Fav bait: Wacky rigged Senkos. Fav set up (rod/reel): Shimano Curado 200 on a medium heavy rod. Fav lake: Lake Gaston Fav hobbies other than fishing: Reading fishing books; following LSU sports; Cajun and Creole cooking 10 People I respect and/or admire: President Ronald Regan Rush Limbaugh Newt Gingrich Bill O'Riley Skip Bertman (Former LSU Baseball coach and Athletic Director) Pistol Pete Maravich (Greatest college basketball player, ever) Mike Iaconelli Kevin VanDam Zell Rowland Jimmy Houston Turn ons: Comedy; beautiful sunrise or sunset; seeing animals in nature; fishing; football; planning next fishing trip; and Louisiana cuisine. Turn offs: Salty food; nasty people; loud and obnoxious people; snow; outboard motors that will not start; people who are "takers" and are not "givers" towards others. Aspirations: To make it to 90 years old and still be fishing. Essay: Some of the major factors that have affected my life are growing up poor with my mother; seeing my extremely intelligent father work for the underworld and go to federal prision; going to college, which was a fantastic experience and an escape from my early past; My Uncle Abe who introduced me to fishing in the Biloxi Marsh, Gulf of Mexico and Lac desAllemands; the VietNam conflict where I saw what war can do to people and how it changes them; starting own business so I can do what I want to do and do it my way, even if it is wrong plus go fishing whenever I want. Mostly business people were my influences, supporting my decision to venture out on my own and go for the gold ring. Photos are from redfish trip in the Louisiana's Biloxi Marsh, southeast of New Orleans, this past November. I like the redfish one the best, the one on the left. Great honor and surprise to be selected.

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If you were left wanting more after Bob Lusk's presentation at Guntersville, then want no more! The Pond Boss Magazine - Annual Conference & Expo is here! This is THE conference to attend for pond and lake management. Meet Ray Scott along with the country's best warm water biologists and fisheries managers. Just take a look at the list of speakers: http://www.pondboss.com/pdf/2008CONFERENCE_EXPO_PROGRAM.pdf It's July 11th – 12th, 2008 at the Arlington Convention Center in Texas. For more information and registration details, please see http://www.pondboss.com/conference_expo.html Enjoy!

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Funny you say that. "Tacoma" came from the Indian term "tkomma", which was the name for a large mountain in the Pacific Northwest. The whites picked up on it and called it "Mount Tacoma", and later renamed it to "Mount Rainier". However, there is major city within plain site of Mount Rainier: the city of Tacoma. No lie.

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