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I was on Kentucky Lake ..... 50 miles is pretty common here ...... and that is only 1/3 of the way down the lake !!! Some ran 15 miles or so south of me !!!

I think the most common is 6 ga.

I answered no only because I didn't see an option for "hell no"

kb .... how is the fishin up there on Freeman and Shaffer ..... I haven't fished them in over 20 years ......

My 2004 Evinrude HO varies a lot depending on how hard I run it ..... about a gallon for every 50 - 75 gallons of gas.

I have 2 26 gallon tanks and usually keep one full. I fill both for a major tounament .... I made a 50 mile run one way in the BFL a few weeks back

Here's an update ..... the missing person (body) has been found, the lady Lifefighted to Vandy is listed as stable, one boat destroyed, jetski destroyed, rescue towboat destroed, and 2 other boats damaged.

Sounds like the prop is blowing out ..... what size plugs do you have in the prop vent holes ??

Deb took these pics while fishing a tournament on Lake Barkley yesterday. Boat caught on fire at the gas dock .... while being towed to a safe place, the rope burns in 2 and the burning boat drifts into some slips catching a houseboat and jetski on fire. One person flown to Vanderbuilt Hospital and one person missing. A celebration is being planned for the destruction of the jetski !!! ;D

Deb and I were prefishing for a tournament today and this couple stopped by !!

Deb and I were out pre-fishing for a tournament today and Deb took this photo knowing it would bring back fond memories for Burley ;D

Ranger has been using a SRS (soft ride seat) in the VX models for years now. They are an automotive type seat and make a big difference. I have them in my 520

I have fished Cherokee and Norris ...... you have some beautiful lakes in your neck of the woods

Welcome back .... what lakes do you fish over your way ??

Again .... I have been in dozens of boats ..... you CAN NOT compare the ride and handling unless you drive each one or the SAME driver demos each one for you. On any given day, any of those boats can be the best or the worst based on who is at the helm.

I have owned both over the last 35 years .... I believe both are good engines. I run Evinrude and will continue to do so based on the support I have been given. They actually pulled a lift pump off of the factory line aand next dayed it to my dealer when the pumps were on national backorder through the parts system.

I've been in a ton of boats .... Ranger or Champion are your best bet for rough water. Here on Kentucky :ake, we see our fair share of rough water. I own a Ranger and would have nothing else. The fishability is awesome. A lot of the way a boat feels in rough water is the guy driving it. In addition to hull design, other factors change the ride .... like seat position and balance.

Mike Deb has been searching Ebay for a gas mask .... seems she is concerned about flatulation

Here's our family ..... Rascal is an 11 month old toy Australian Sheppard blue merle Barkley is a 6 month old red merle standard Australian Sheppard They share their doghouse with me when I need it !!!!

Not so many people getting run over with boats, just water deaths in general. This makes number 18 for this year on Kentucky/Barkley ..... 18 too many. He was found this morning about 9:30 or 10AM right where Deb saw him surface for a split second yesterday afternoon.

Despite having a temperature of 101, she "manned" up and fished a Bass n Gals Tourney yesterday. She won of course. She has won all of them this season except one which she placed second!!

Some folks visiting from Germany were swimming in Kentucky Lake just out from our house yesterday afternoon when one was struck by a pontoon boat. Deb and I were already hooked up to the boat and were on the water searching in less than 10 minutes several minutes before the rescue squad arrived. Deb actually saw his arm pop up for a split second, but we were 50 yards os so from him and using the trolling motor. We searched for about an hour until the rescue squad got going in force. The rest of last night we spent taking hot coffee and other supplies to the recue squad and the family of the victim. As of this morning they are still dragging for him. Here are some of the rescue squad This is Zuke ... a rescue dog. He can find bodies even on the water The big boys with divers waiting to go to work We pray for the family and that he is found soon.

Yep ... pair of Uberti Regulators in 45 Colt ... a Stoeger Silverado Coach Gun ... and a 66 Yellowboy Sporting Rifle also in 45 Colt. Deb shoots a pair of EMF Uberti Cattlemans in 357/38 special .... a Stoeger 12 ga Coach Gun ... and a 66 Yellowboy Carbine in 38 special.

Sure it is !!! we shoot cowgirls too ..... here's Mom from last fall and from today Loadin up

As well as bass fishing and tournaments, Deb and I participate in Cowboy Action Shooting. Just wondering if anyone else does.