Everything posted by Jig Man
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Using a drone to scout fishing spots?
I think you would have to have either very clear or very shallow or both to see much of anything with a drone.
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Trailer tire pressure
Boat trailer max because my rig weighs in at 4500 to 5000 #. Utility trailer 35#.
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Shortening a rod
If you like the rod I wouldn’t. It may totally change the rod. On rods that I have owned and had tips broken and new tips put on they were so different that I couldn’t stand using them.
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Ready to buy a boat
Typically Trackers are built for first time cost conscious buyers. Therefore they have smaller outboards, weaker trolling motors and cheaper electronics. Have you looked at G3 or Xpress?
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Pressure Washers
If you have vinyl siding you can clean it without a power washer in a fraction of the time with a 50/50 solution of bleach and water. Just spray it on, give it a few minutes to work, then rinse it off, done. I can do in 30 minutes what used to take half of a day.
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Snow... just why?
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Time for a new set of Boat Trailer tires ~
I have mine rotated and inspected every summer. If needed any or all are replaced. Every fall I take the boat in for an oil change, etc. They give the boat and trailer a 34 point inspection. So far so good.
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Strange/unusual things you've seen fishing
Woman sitting on a ledge. Asked if we would take her fishing. Then she took her top off and shook her girls at us. Thanks but no thanks.
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Tackle Storage and Management for Hoarders
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What's your favorite line of reels?
Shimano is all that I own.
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What's your favorite line of rods?
Favorite is Gloomis.
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Issues with floro on Baitcasters
I imagine that it is the way you have the reel set. I use fluorocarbon in sizes 6#, 10#, 12#, 15# and 20# on my bait casting reels. The thicker line casts a little shorter is all that I see.
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Best terminal tackle storage ideas
How about Gorilla glue. It has glued everything down that I have used it on.
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Spinnerbait vs Jig n Spinner
Ok Bill I recognize that. We call it beetle spin.
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Spinnerbait vs Jig n Spinner
I guess I live in the wrong part of the country. I’m not familiar with the jig and spinner. Are you referring to a Whiz jig?
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Need Advice For Pouring Weight
You didn’t specify what kind of weight. Do-It makes all kinds of molds. They may have what you are wanting. If it is something that Barlow’s carries they are often cheaper than Do-It. There are various types of melting pots. You can get bottom pours or units that you dip out with a ladle. The latter is the most trouble free and probably least expensive. I am personally only familiar with bottom pours. I have a Lee and a RCBS. The Lee is prone to rusting and clogging but is inexpensive. I used it for 20 years making thousands of jigs but also cleaning it regularly and replacing worn out parts. The RCBS is a super unit but costs a lot more money. I have only had it a few years but it has performed flawlessly. I hope this is what you wanted.
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Pressure Washers
I had 2 electric washers. I found them to be lacking in pressure.
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Ark rod reviews needed
That sounds like a quality control item. I haven’t been there in over a year with this Covid thing. I’m not sure who is running it now. I was told that owner was having some memory issues. His wife, daughter or son in law may be managing now.
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Help Converting Waypoints From One Format to Another
It has been a long time since I have worked with coordinates so forgive me if I am wrong. I am pretty sure that you are dealing with utm and lat lon coordinates. You can Google utm conversion aps.
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Recommended boat cover
That is who made my Champion cover. They are about 10 miles from my house.
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Rod Threading Device Report
We had a conversation a couple of years ago about threading rods. I was in need of something so I bought one. I use it all the time. I find it to be a very useful tool. The reason I am posting now is I mishandled one of the bobbins and broke it. I went to their web site to order more and noticed that the RTD is on sale. It is 1/3 off the normal price if any of you are interested. It has really helped these old eyes.
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Recommended boat cover
I had a custom cover made for my Champion when I bought it. It was still in good shape 14 years later when I sold the boat.
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Baitcast reel for crankbait rod
I started using my Curado dcs 7.4:1 and am loving them.
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Ark rod reviews needed
I have 5 of their products in the boat right now. They are rigged with Arig (2), wiggle wart, shaky worm, and buzz bait. Most of them will see action tomorrow.
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Fuse Box Help
For the best performance of electronics and reducing interference they should be wired directly to the cranking battery with the inline fuse provided with the unit.