Everything posted by jdw174
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Bad case of the dumbs on Kentucky Lake
As I understand it, Biffle was fishing on Barkley, not Kentucky. There isn't any "grace" area on Barkley like on Kentucky. On Ky, you can fish to the Hwy 79 bridge on a Ky license. Likewise, you can fish up to the Hwy 68 bridge in Kentucky on the east side and up to, but not including Blood River on the west side.
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And the next two BASS Elite Series tournaments on Kentucky Lake...
I'd say two minutes.....tops 8-)
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And the next two BASS Elite Series tournaments on Kentucky Lake...
will be held out of Paris Landing State Park Marina in Tennessee. Already scheduled for two consecutive years, '09 and '10. No dates set as of yet, but I assume that they'll be close to the same as this years.
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Lipless crankbaits
This year it's been the Red Eye Shad all the way!!!
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Harmful to bass???
I have heard that repellent that uses DEET as an ingredient can actually repel fish. Keep it away from your lure just in case.
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3 Bank On-board Charger Recommendation
I've posted this several times before, but here goes again...... I have a Dual Pro 3-bank in my boat that has been going 24/7 for TEN YEARS (other than time out when fishing) with no signs of quitting. If it ever does you can bet there will be another DP in it's place. However, as stated, they ain't cheap......around $385 I believe.
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Engine rebuild
This is just my opinion, ya understand, but unless I absolutely could not afford a new engine I don't think I'd consider a complete rebuild on a 24 year old engine.
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hand trolling motor big foot switch
Without seeing it, I assume that it's simply spliced into the main power cable. Pressing on the switch completes the circuit, turning on the motor. At least that's how I wired in my foot switch way back when I had a hand control.
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How long to charge boat batteries?
My charger stays on 24/7/365. Once the batteries are charged it switches to trickle mode, only coming on if the battery charge warrants it.
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Have you ever been able to tell there is going to be little to no bites?
If I get out on the water and the graph shows fish suspended about halfway to the bottom and not much else.....it's gonna be a slow day.
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Conditioner
I'm fond of "Tangle Free". Comes in a small squeeze bottle. 2-3 drops per spool will do the job.
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Ideal topwater rod?
I use co-polymer for all my fishing.
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Ideal topwater rod?
I also have a Zell Rowland, Titanium topwater special. Perfect action for most topwater presentations. I also use a pistol grip 6' med older Bionic Blade IM6 rod. I have a Berkley Bionix 6' med action that I use if I'm throwing Spooks.
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Ideal topwater rod?
I have an older AllStar Zell Rowland Top Water Special that I wouldn't take any money for. I use it for topwaters, some jerkbaits and an occasional small CB. It's caught a ton of fish for me.
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Flipping stick. Which to get?
I believe you hit the nail on the head with the TD Light 'n Tough. Best bang for the buck rods out there IMO.(In that price range)
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good deal on a 97 stratos?
Intruders are CARBED....... FICHTS are INJECTED.........
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Spoons for Bass
By all means give the Mepps "Timber Doodle" a try
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Tow vehicle.
Well, I'm not sure this will help you, but I had a '93 Grand Cherokee Laredo with the 318ci/auto. I towed a Ranger 360 and a TR20 around with it with absolutely no trouble whatsoever. It was one of the best tow vehicles I ever had. Made a few trips between Pa and Tn towing the boat (700 miles one way) and it never hiccupped. Had the factory towing package installed in it. The most amazing thing I noticed was that it would go up and down steep grades with the cruise control locked on and it never once needed to downshift!! Only reason I got rid of it was the wife wanted something new....
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Best Cranks for the Cash
Don't forget Bill Norman lures. Great lures at a great price.
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Loosing a lot of fish on Buzzbaits
Absolutamundo!!!!!! 8-)
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Rods for less than 100 bucks and reels for less than a hundred$
Most of my rods were bought when they were cheaper than today's cost. I have several AllStar IM6 rods that were top of the line when I got them and still sold for less than a C-note. Likewise my Falcon LowRiders and my David Fritts Crankin' Stiks by Browning. The only reels I have that retailed over $100 new are two early model Castaics, and even then I got them at cost. I still use a couple of the Quantum Iron reels, along with two Browning Midas 6. Never had a problem with any of them.
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I QUIT! smoking that is...
I quit dipping 17 months ago. After smoking for more years than I care to count, I threw them away this past New Year's Eve and haven't had one since. Quitting cold turkey ain't easy, let me tell ya
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Battery Chargers
Most decent battery chargers these days have a switch for deep cycle batteries. A 10 amp rated charger will work fine most of the time, but again, some chargers allow you to make the choice on the amps. Check out what's available at Wallyworld or your local auto parts store.
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Thinking about buying a used turnny boat.
I'll give you another reason for staying away from that one. Some of those pros beat the living daylights out of their rigs. That could be one of them.
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Jigs
Bass Stalkers without a doubt.