crankbait2009

I have a number of hooks in my arsenal. A lot have been bought over the years and I do not what sizes I have. Rather than buying a new pack and matching it up or taking the hooks to a store and comparing them....is there a way that I can measure and find out? A lot are EWG hooks but the hook size is unknown. any help?

I stopped in at my Local Dicks last night. I got 2 boxes of Berkley Fire Line Braid, 20#, moss green, 300 yards for $9 each!!!! I have one on sale here in the flea market, other I'm keeping for myself. thought that was an Awesome deal!!

You may have seen pictures of the flat bottom Jon boat I just purchased but when I bought the boat, it came with two anchors. Both different sizes. They are both tied with rope, one cut off and the other in tact. Should both anchors be used? Where is the best place to have them? IN the back or in the front of the boat? What is the best way to tie them on to the boat?? Or do you never mount them?? Not sure of the bet way to go about an anchor. I realize what its for but is there any sense to when and where to have them? Here is a picture of the type of anchor i have

so if I'm reading it right....you are going off of line thickness....not so much pounds...right?

I do not recall where I read the specs...but a while back, someone broke down the conversion. Meaning, If I have 6lb test of Yo-Zuri Hybrid or 10lb test....that is equal to XX# test of braid or fluoro...... can someone break that down for me again?

thanks roadwarrior, i was expecting you to chime in!! (you were the one that got me on YZH) I know I shouldn't change what works but there are so many lines on the market, and sometimes wonder........is there anything better/cheaper....etc. thanks for the input 00

I normally place 6lb test (spinning reel) and 10lb test of YZH on my baitcaster. I use that line for all types of fishing. I have thought about moving to a braid or possibly even fluoro on the baitcaster outfit. If I were to have one line as an all purpose line.........would a braid or fluoro line fit this purpose? Or is the YZH the best route? I hear braid is very sensitive, which I like.........(the sensitive part of it, never fished braid)

thank you, i was able to get the carb off. I took lots of pictures before and during the process. Once I get it cleaned and rebuilt, Hopefully It will go back on like it came off

figured it would be easier to carry the carb rather than the whole motor.

I hope I am posting this in the correct spot...... I have a 1966 Evinrude, 18HP, 2 stroke engine. I recently purchased a boat that had this attached to it. Knowing that the carburetor needs rebuilt, the previous owner gave me the kit to do so. I am not engine savvy at all, but with a little guidance (ok, a lot), I can get through it. I have a guy at my work that said he'd rebuild the carb for me, he does this a lot on motorcycles and boat engines as well. So, guess what......Once I get it off, it's going to him to fix!!!! here is my question....Can anyone help me on uninstalling the carb, so I can get it off and fixed? I see a couple nuts/bolts which are holding it on, but it also has a lot of other things attached to it as well that I don't know whats what. If anyone could help me, I'd greatly appreciate it

no, it's not stolen. I hear that the weather here is going to be very decent all week and I was contimplating taking the boat out to see how she performs and to make sure she doesnt leak. But I also don't wanna get it on the water if I have a chance of being fines cause the motor has not yet been titled.

I had to register the boat, trailer as well as the motor. I have not titled the motor yet but plan to. I was just curious what would happen if not titled.

I have an 18HP Evinrude motor. In the state of Ohio, any motor over 10HP has to have a title. I bought the boat/motor from somone in Kentucky so obviously he never had a title. Let's say I take the boat on the water but do not have a title for the motor, what is the most that can happen if I get caught? It's not like I would carry the title around anyways......

I was thinking of wallet, keys, cell, and things like that............suppose I could go the bag route

I notice that water tight storage boxes at BPS and Cabelas are like 15-35 bucks each, depending on size. Can anyone lend some advice on where I can go to find CHEAPER ones. Is that even possible? I'd like a bigger sized box but not for no $50 Here is a link to what I am referring to: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Plano174-Guide-Series8482-Waterproof-Cases/704774.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dwaterproof%2Bstorage%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=waterproof+storage&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

that sounds like the sensible thing to do!! thank you

my main thinking was lets say I'm travelling at "X" speed and out of the blue the depth, decreases. I think that would be a better time than ever to have a depth finder. I was HOPING for somethign simple that only had that function. But I guess it's a waste of money when you can have that as well as a fish finder all in one. back to Craigslist I go

hmmmmm, those cost just as much if not more than a fish finder.....I figured they'd be a lot less in price. I was looking on Craigslist and fish finders arn't all that cheap on there either.

I was wondering if anyone makes a depth finder? I see the ones at BPS, but they are the fish finders which also come with a depth finder built in. I am only after a depth finder...........do they exist?

I definitely have the time and the want to...problem is the "not so great with my hands" part of it. Things end up costing me more money than what it should have. Things never go back together the way they came apart

thank you slonezp. You have given me enough to think about

I'd actually be on East Fork Lake 99.9% of the time. I did see this ad as well. Which seems better for my budget These guys also have outboards for sale as well. http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/boa/2762516558.html

thank you

Report this post Edit post Reply with quote As the title says, I have never owned a boat before but am looking for one. I found this boat on Craigslist and was wondering if there are any key questions that I should be asking or if there is anything I should be prewarned about if I were to buy this boat? (Other than leaks) http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/boa/2749803086.html what do you all think?

I will stick with the STX then....thank you guys