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Anyone have any theories/myths/tips for spooling line onto baitcasters vs. spinning reels? Should you wind the line on opposite the way it layed on the storage spool? I have the Berkley spool station so the spools stand on end rather then lay flat like if you would just do it on the floor. Just looking for tips to help reduce line twisting etc.

Thanks Team Dougherty...... Your a EPFR member too aren't you? Seen your name on the boards. I'm blandis.

Does anyone have any experience with mounting a Short Shaft 15HP tiller on a 20" transom? Brackets? Parts to extend motor shaft?

I have a 55# MK All Terrain on the bow of my 14' fisher jon boat. We used it for most of the day on the #1 setting then decided to use it on #5 to head back to dock. After about 2 minutes on 5 speed the motor clicked off and smoke came pouring out of the inline fuse holder. We burnt a hole right through the 30 AMP fuse. We use 10 GA wire and a 27 group deep cycle battery. Any ideas why the fuse just didn't trip? I have my batteries mid boat so the wire run isn't more then 6 ft.

I have a St. Croix M casting rod and a G Loomis MH Casting rod. While the G Loomis is a MH it is rated for the exact same lure weight and line size as the St. Croix M. Is this true through out both brand of rods?

Good Day - What is all involved if I buy a used boat in MD where the boat and trailer are both registered in MD but I need to xfer both to a PA reg? Any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Only 3 days to paint. Took a while to sand and prime though. I used the Rust Oleum Marine Line of Primer and Paints. Very good product for the $$$$ Only $12 a quart.

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Sorry my After picture is to big for this site. I will resize and post today hopefully. :'(

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What are they generally? I saw a wait type PFD at Cabelas that inflates once it hits water. Do they have to be auto or will manual inflating jackets meet tourney fishing rules for B.A.S.S.?

I have a nice casting deck on the front of jon boat but it obviously has added some weight to it. Will spraying a can or two of that spray foam inside the front of the boat under the deck increase my boyancy? My dad says no it won't it will just hold the front up if the boat starts to sink. Anyone try this?? Thanks

I am looking to put some 30# braid on my Shimano Castaic. However I have a question. The braid is equal to 8# diameter and my reel is meant to operate the best with 10# - 12# diameter line. How does utilizing braid at a lower diameter then what your reel is rated for effect the performance of your outfit? Thanks

Thanks Bow. If I were to use the jbweld would it stop the corroision you think? Along with filling in the holes?

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