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Most Johnson outboards have an identical twin badge under the Evinrude brand. In most cases, Johnson and Evinrude parts are interchangable. Sierra company also makes old parts for these engines. Common parts that you may need should not be a problem for many years to come. Check marine engine.com and you will see what is readily available from one source.

1. small jighead with a white curly tail grub. cast & reel, hop it, pitch it, drift with it, it resembles a shad and works in most lakes. 2. ned rig. same as above, except dark colored trd. 3. splitshot rig, a slipshot 12 to 18 inches above a 4 to six inch straight tail worm. works well in weedy areas. Can't really recommend a dropshot, because I have had no luck with one, maybe too many weeds, or not enough time with it.

What H2O hard swimbait works better? The 3.5" shad style or the 3.5" panfish style? Any of their colors that you prefer? Thanks.

For those of you who have used the mj rig (a spinner on the end or hook area of your senko type worm), what size, color, and blade type has worked for you? I have been wanting to try this setup and just wanted to get the right stuff the first time. Thanks.

The tongue weight for that set up should not be enough to offset the weight of the engine over the drive wheels. If the ramp is wet you may get some wheel spin depending on the tires and incline of the ramp. If you go slowly it should be fine. I see minivans towing good sized boats at the ramp and they seem to be fine. I am assuming your vehicle has a good size 6 cylinder so weight and horsepower should be fine. You said it came with a towing package which would indicate a solid balanced weight dispersing hitch, better brakes, probably some sort of traction control, and a transmission cooler. That vehicle probably has a strong solid truck frame so all and all I believe you would be fine. As said earlier, If you are worried, the first time take some wheel chocks and some extra guys who can help push if truly needed and maybe a buddy with an extra truck to pull you up the ramp if necessary, though I doubt the extra precaution will be needed.

I saw a display in the store with a bunch of new Berkely hard baits. Pitbull, Warpig, Cutter 110, Bad Shad, and others. I liked some of the colors and they all looked pretty good. Has anyone had any luck with these and if so, which type and color? Thanks.

If you are lucky enough to find, use, and afford ethanol free gas then you may want to put an additive in a couple times a year to keep your fuel and system clean and fuel lasting longer. If you use gas with ethanol in it, use an additive with every tank. Ethanol is hell on smaller engines. I have used Startron and Seafoam and both seem to work well. I suggest using additives for all small engines including lawn equipment, especially if using ethanol gas. Car & truck engines are now designed to handle ethanol fuel. I still use an additive in my vehicles a couple times each year.

Your right deaknh03, That top one is a viva bug eyed popper. Bottom is Kinami.

We have so many predators that eat fish around here, that there is no need to keep any. Mother nature does a good job of keeping a balance. Even large bass will eat small ones. Keep some if you want, where it is legal, but I do not see a need to keep any bass where I live.

Many larger truck stops have a scale. They will charge a fee, but it is worth it to get a print out. As stated before, weigh total rig, then unhook and weigh boat, motor and trailer. Subtract and you will have a very accurate weight.

I think Al is right on this one. I had old trailer tires that started making a rumble like they were flat. It would slow you down and make it shake through the whole truck at a certain speed. When I got new ones, the tech showed me how the inside of the tire had kind of separated and caused the problem. New tires, problem solved. Trailer tires do not last too long, even if they are not used much. I hope that is your problem because it is an easier cheaper fix than most other things. Good luck, let us know what you find.

No seat for me, It just seems to be in the way. If I need a rest, I will sit in the drivers seat for a few minutes.

Looks like a Matzuo Nano crank in the deep diving version. Not sure if it is still made. Good luck.

My local BPS has been very disappointing. I used to spend a good deal of time and cash there. The last 2 years the prices have gone up a significant amount. They also do not have any of the new stuff out. They still do not have stuff from Icast 2 years ago. Nothing from the last Icast at all. They need to be a bit concerned, because Academy is building new stores around the area and Academy has much more variety, new products, better pricing, better staffing and much better pricing on guns. My money goes to ***, or locally to Academy or sometimes Dick's Sporting goods.

Got a TW gift card for xmas. It is begging to be spent, but I was wondering if anyone knows when their next big sale is so I can stretch it further? Thanks.

My friend and I fish artificial baits all the time, but usually once or twice a year we may plan a shiner trip. Usually when fishing is slower, like really hot summer or cold winter days. It is a nice change up and gives us a shot at a big fish. We use a specialty shiner/kahle style hook that gets them in the side of the mouth each time and makes catch and release easy. Just something different, although we both prefer artificial baits that make fishing more challenging and sporting.

Great job, looks like they love the spider! Nice size on that panfish, too.

They sure look great. Can't wait to hear your full report.

No need to get hostile, I was simply stating what works for me. The tires I put on are rated for the weight of the boat and speed I drive. My trailer is more stable and tracks better than before. If you think trailer tires are the only way to go, great, just make sure you get quality. The trailer tires I had before always wore out quickly and would get cracks in the sidewalls after one season. Driving with those was dangerous. I was looking for a better alternative that would last. This tire was recommended by a national tire company and had the specs for my single axle trailer. The tire sales person told me, a high percentage of trailer tires are being brought in from China and are poor quality and simply do not hold up under use. Those are much more dangerous than anything else. The tires I have now are on season 3 and still look new. My rig now moves on the road better and safer than before. Please don't bash people for trying something that works for them. I have worked in the safety industry before and would never endanger myself, family, or anyone else. I am just like anyone else, I just want to get out, catch a few fish, and get back home to my family safely. I have seen many work trailers with different types of tires on them and they get used daily. I am not trying to be difficult. I simply believe that saying there is only one way to do something is a bit close minded. if that were true, than why do we have so many different lures?

I use regular car radial tires and do not see any problems at all. I used to use trailer tires but they always wore out quickly. The radials last much longer and roll easier so you get better mileage. Some say that a regular car radial will make the trailer sway back and forth or get squirrely on the highway, but I have never had that problem. My trailer is not a tandem, so i do not know if that makes a difference. I know these work and have saved me a good chunk of cash.

I have an older 1987 evinrude with the dark colored surface mount shift box on the right of the cockpit area. You have to pull the shift lever out and then move forward for fast idle warm up. You pull it back to neutral and it pops in for shifting. Lately it does not pop back in as quickly and seems to move more sluggish. I blamed it on cooler weather, but wondered if there is any cleaning or lubrication I can do inside this shift box to help without messing up something. I have never taken it apart and am not too mechanically inclined. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

I got mine at walmart. I just picked out frames that were wraparound and a good seal to keep light out. They measured my eyes and took my prescription I got from my eye dr. I got polarized scratch resistant with a green/amber tint. Great for fishing and paid about 1/2 what the eye doc wanted. It only took about 5 days. I liked it so much I got a second pair the same way to keep in my truck. Good luck.

Bigbill, please let us know how this works. It looks very cool.

I know we were all new to boat launching at some point, but love to watch someone with a new boat try to figure out how to get that boat off the trailer without getting their new trailer tires wet. It is also fun, when their trailer is backed in too far and they can't figure out why the boat won't center on the trailer. Classic!

KVD is a guy who has won tournaments in all parts of the country, in all weather conditions, all water conditions, all different seasons, lakes, rivers, coastal areas, etc. He probably fishes more than most of us, because it is his job. It is not his gear, but his ability to read water and conditions related to bass movements very quickly. He simply knows where they are, which is the biggest part of the puzzle. I am not doubting anyone on this site because I know we have great anglers who help us with this crazy sport we all love, but sorry, my money would be on KVD. I know he would beat me, but it would be fun! Hey ESPN, I think we have a winner for a new reality show. I know it would be better than "Beat Charlie Moore."