Brad C.

Thank you all for the kind words and advice.. I went on Saturday and bought a temporary Aluminum Prop (15 inch / 19 pitch). It was used both days this weekend and will be my temporary prop once the Insurance claim goes through. It was a painful start to Boat Ownership, and I do know that I will have plenty of questions from here on out.. But for now, it's time to Winterize.. I am excited to continue learning and conversing with all of you here on BassResource.com.. My overall goal is to be a better Bass fisherman by the time Spring rolls around so I can start out fishing my buddy.. I have the BassResource.com advantage! -Brad

Thank you to everyone for your kind words. It does suck, but I am trying very hard to stay good spirited. The boat is a 1986 Dyna-Trak (Ebbtide) Bass Boat that is 18.1 foot long. It's got a 1986 Evinrude V6 VRO with the following model number (E150STLCDC). I am still trying to get ahold of the original owner (Since I have only owned it a week today) to find out if he would remember... So far, I have been unsuccesful. I appreciate all of your help, and look forward to hearing from you about pitch options. -Brad

I rushed home from work yesterday to take my new (to me) bass boat out on the water.. I drive the 10 minutes to the lake and get out to remove the straps on the back.. It was then that I realized someone had stollen my Raker 3 blade Stainless Steel prop. I know it was stollen because they were kind enough to leave the nut.. So... Now I need to call the Police and file a report.. I was planning on going out this weekend for my first/last fishing trip in the boat.. If I call the local marina, they need to know all sorts of stuff.. Here's some questions from an idiot.. 1.) How do you determine the pitch you should choose? 2.) Should I go with Stainless Steel? 3.) Why do people in this world SUCK so much. 4.) Is there a good way to lock the prop on? 5.) Why do people feel that they can take whatever they want? 6.) How much should I plan on spending (That way I don't have a heart attack at the Marina office). 7.) Why do people just take things that aren't theirs. Well, that about summarizes the situation... A little heart wrenching, but I am sure it happens more than I know.. -Brad

This is my first post here on BassResource.com. I am no strangers to Online Forums, but this is my first Fishing related forum. I also just got my first boat. It's a 1986 Dyna-Trak Bass Boat with a 150 HP Evinrude. My plan is to take the boat out this weekend (Even though it's cold in Wisconsin) and do a little Bass fishing. My question is... I need to make sure that I have the correct gear on hand in the boat for just about anything. I have made a list of things I need to buy before my trip outside of the items required by the state (PFD's, Extinguisher, etc).. What items besides the ones I have listed below do you recommend for keeping in your boat? - Gloves - Jack Knife - Pliers and/or Toolbox - Fishing Net - Scale & Measuring Equipment - Paddles for Emergencies - Rain Gear - Radio - First Aid Kit Am I missing anything? Sorry if this was asked before.. -Brad