Everything posted by South FLA
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Ranger 185-VS Recessed Foot Control Possible?
I've seen comfortroll installed on a 185vs ttp://www.comfortroll.com. They bored a hole for the drain tube in the center compartment so it doesn't get water in compartment as tray goes into compartment a bit. Overall it was a nice install and worked well.
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Dove Hunting!!
Let's here it fellas, how'd you do on opening day of dove season? Wish I lived in GA or TX right about now, have to wait another month down here in Florida, shoot I will be shooting green wing teal, before I fire a shot at one dove!!
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World Clock
Look at the "animal slaughter" tab, starting to feel sorry for the chickens. I think I will go have some wings so I can contribute my share to the "slaughter." I will make sure I drive there in my gas guzzling SUV and I will order more than I can eat and take the left-overs home in an enviromentally unfriendly styro-foam container.
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Tackle Warehouse Labor Day Sale
Now its lame! I stocked up on terminal tackle and some Frogs of course!!
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Another Japanese 20+
To clear things up I think iGFA should have an "open class" world record and limited class. Open class would consist of any fish caught outside there native habitat or a fish that was purposely given a genetic or environmental advantage. Limited class would consist of fish caught in there natural habitat without any direct or indirect help from human intervention. California, Japan, and Texas have a great advantages due to a combination of forage base, water temp, and genetic improvement measures. Its like using Steroids in the Olympics, yes the runners who used them won the medal or broke the time record, but and this is one big but...............it doesn't count "officially" Let the Flames begin!!!
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Daiwa Vs. Shimano Vs. Abu
1. Shimano/Daiwa 2. Abu (but gaining) I really love my Zillion, Core, Chronarch and Skeet Reese Revo. Hated the Premier, went through several of them all had issues!
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One dumb comment...
Vikings should have won that game if it weren't for good Ole Brett!! On the comment, shows the depth of intelligence most broadcaster have. Nevertheless, its not a big deal, unless you take it personally! Heard plenty of Jet fans say something similar after Andrew, and it was to be expected! Same goes for the war analogies, used all the time in sports.
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Reel feels sluggish after oiling...
I have noticed if I really don't clean the bearing out entirely adding oil, slows the spool down during cast. So when doing reel maintenance I go through a 3 step process. 1. Remove bearings from reel. Clean thoroughly with a soft bristle brush and water based degreaser. 2. Soak in acetone overnight or if I am in a rush 2 hours, use "air in a can" to blow out bearing, wipe clean with micro cloth and air dry until completely dry. 3. Oil lightly with a drop of high quality oil, I like Shimano's or Daiwa's factory lube, have tried other lubes like Rocket Fuel and Rem Oil, but didn't notice improved casting performance.
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Another Japanese 20+
My family members in Cuba fish the "prensas" (reservoirs), when they can risking imprisonment to catch fish to eat! Yes people catch bass in Cuba to EAT, to h**l with the sport fishing when you need to eat something other than government rationed food to get by. Natives have very "primitive" fishing tackle since they can't run down to the local Wall-Mart and buy fishing tackle, not even Zebco, oops I mean QUANTUM ;D. Now if you are a tourist in Cuba sport fishing is like heaven, Snook fishing especially, saltwater fishing is spectacular and overshadows freshwater fishing, but Lake Hannabanilla and ZaZa are the top lakes. I remember as a kid watching a Jimmy Houston show where he went to Cuba to fish and caught the largest bass in his life at the time. Not sure if he has caught, bigger, but must be pretty impressive fishing.
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Bloggers beware.
Its always been around, the internet has just made it a more expansive forum to bring libel, slander, and defamation lawsuits. Required reading: http://www.enotes.com/everyday-law-encyclopedia/libel-and-slander
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How long have you been fishing?
I've been a self-sufficient fisherman since about 5-6. Would run down to the local park right after school with mom and she would just sit there as I caught bluegill, bass, specs, cats, etc. Remember one time when my uncle thought I was full of it since he could not believe that I could do it on my own, so I ran down to the park and loaded up on bluegills for a fish fry, made a believer out of him since he helped me clean the fish after! So I guess I am going on 31 years now!
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spark plugs
Change mine based time interval manufacturer recommends.
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Hugh Crumpler (Stick Marsh Guide)
I fished with Hugh back in the mid 2000s great guide and overall nice guy, was surprised to find out that he was part of a gun trafficking ring. Anyone else here fish with him? http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2010-08-23/news/os-firearms-trafficking-20100823_1_firearms-trafficking-federal-agents-palm-bay-man
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looking to set up a BR fantasy football league
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Dude, you must not have a life! I use to be hardcore and ran 3 teams in competitive for money leagues and spent most of my time scouting and looking at the latest news on injuries and match-ups. Gave it up over 5 years ago and now enjoy watching the home team more, but count me in anyway!!
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Favorite Pizza Company
That isn't pizza. :-/ x1,000. That's a casserole. Tom Chicago "Deep Dish" pizza is really not pizza in my book, it is a spin on Pizza. It really should be called "Ike's Chicago Casserole" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EK3in28xOY4
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Favorite Pizza Company
Best pizza I've ever had was not in Chicago, New York, but........MIAMI, that's right Miami, go figure :-/. http://andiamopizzamiami.com/ Try it out if you guys are ever down this way. I use to like Godfather's before they went bankrupt, but its pretty hard to beat Papa Johns.
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Is everyone on this board a senko freak?
Senko, Stick-O, Wave, Zero, etc. Are all AWESOME soft plastic lures and can be worked and rigged just about anyway. If you don't have them you are missing out! Caught my biggest bass on one and will continue to use them for producing numbers or quality. My go to lure is the one that is producing, so its not always the case, but to answer your question, I am a Senko or Senko imitator fan!!
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When is a Dink no longer considered a Dink?
I'd say anything over 2 1/2lbs is not a dink anything under is, when it comes to S. Florida Largemouth.
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Fiberglassing tips.
Want to add that using Marine Tex below water line for fiberglass chips is another great option.
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New Bass Boat?????
Buying new is not a "smart option" Motor brands all have certain issues, just surf brand specific user forums and they can usually tell you what particular models to avoid, that being said I am Yamaha fan. Also, make sure you do a compression test of the motor and it never hurts to check lower unit oil for contamination. Also, try to by a boat with its max recommended HP rating on it. Make sure you look at accessories, are they in good shape, up to date? If you save on a stripped down boat just to add brand new accessories are you really getting a good value? As far as brand, many options to choose from. Good thing about a major cookie cutter or high quality niche manufacturer is that they are still around to provide you with support. Basscat, Ranger, Triton, and Skeeter are all great boats so you can't go wrong, you'll be glad you are on the water. Also, forgot to mention the trailer, make sure the trailer is in good working order especially hubs, tires and suspension. It can get pricey repairing a trailer.
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Help me understand the purpose of foam in boats...
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Florida lobster season starts tomorrow
Send me some Maine Lobsters and I will send you some Spiny Lobsters, but you are going to have to spot me some extra Maine Lobsters, cause Spiny is so much better ;D
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KVD 2010 AOY
I was one the one that stated he was all washed up and illustrated the point by posting the AOY points race at the time when everyone was asking what happened to KVD, I believe he was out of the top 25. To bad people didn't get the or ;D at the end of the statement!! Nevertheless, he is the best professional angler today, FLW or BASS, but until he eclipses Roland Martin he is still second best of all time. KVD is the Tiger to Roland's Jack!
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Need Some Help With 2 Stroke Outboard
I know for a fact the Yamaha use to build smaller engines for Merc, so if you are plugging Merc might as well say good job Yammy! I have a 1998 Evinrude that would always start and had a hard time starting after sitting a bit, turned out to be water in the fuel. I would get some fresh fuel and use max dosage of Sea Foam and run the motor for a bit around the lake at WOT.
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THANKS to a SPRO Frog caught my biggest LMB
Keep throwing that Spro and PB will be broken at record rates ;D!