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    Russelure from CA

    So my brother and I are sorting through a bunch of possible antique lures left to him by his father-in-law, and included are a couple of Russelures. But they're not antiques at all: they're still made in Chico, CA. http://russelure.com/ <br /><br />Looks like they come in various sizes, from...
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    Johnson Ficht?

    So I'm buying oil for my carb Johnson @ a dealer, and in his inventory is a 1998 Johnson 175...and in big red letters on the side is "Ficht Fuel-injected." On inquiry, the dealer told me, "Yes, they did make them for a while, and everyone had a lot of trouble with them." (yeah, she's a...
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    Any Columbia River salmon?

    Couln't stand it....weather's so warm and sunny we had to go out and try. Hung around the mouth of the Lewis and the bottom of the slough @ St. Helens.<br /><br />No luck....anyone catching consistantly?
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    Which propeller should I buy.....

    So I take my boat out for its annual maintenance and discover a small chip out of the prop. No mystery: probably some debris in one of the rivers. Time for a new prop.<br /><br />But for some time, I've been fussing with the ones I have. I run a Michigan 15 1/2 X 15 alum. prop on my 200...
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    Taylor Made windshield leak

    Well, this is annoying: boat is a 2000 Striper and the top frame on one side of the Taylor Made windshield is pulling away from the glass. It's studded with snaps for the canvas/clear vinyl top. Seaswirl did a Sgt. Schultz on me (Heimmel! I know noth-ting!") and referred me to Taylor Made who...
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    Johnson 200 thermostat? JB?

    Jeez, I knew I shouldn't have started the oil thread (OB-NonRepair,"Synthetic Oil Inferior?). Sorry...I won't do that again...worse than politics (or maybe the same).<br /><br />JB, does my 2000, 200hp Johnson have a thermostat? Easy to replace? Could that be the problem?
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    Synthetic Oil Inferior?

    Aww jeez...the last thing I want to start is another oil thread...but here's an interesting thing: <br />Switched from (various petro oils) recently to Castrol full synthetic. About halfway through the first tank, I was working a rowing regatta and idling lots with my 200 Johnson. The motor...
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    F9.9 alternater on Yamaha?

    OK, here's a dumb question: when I bought my boat, the dealer installed a used '88 9.9 high-thrust Yamaha 4S, electric start as a kicker on my boat. Near as I can figure out, he hooked it up directly to the battery switch. Works great, thank you, and starts everytime. Of course, when I'm...
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    GPS speed while stopped?!

    While in our marina, or anchored, I notice my GPS speedometer registers .2 mph. It's not just mine: others of various brands seem to do the same.<br /><br />What's the answer? Rotation of the earth? Satellite movement? Everyone first guesses "river current," then is immediately embarrassed...
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    DHadley, fouled plugs not fouled?

    I noticed on your answer to Stratos you said 2-cycle plugs are read differently than 4S. Most of the time, I use my trolling kicker, but sometimes (on Coast Guard Aux patrols) I need to idle my 200 Johnson (yr, 2000) for several hours. During that time, I'll run it up in neutral to blast out a...
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    What's a Hog Line?

    JohnDoe had a question about hog lines in the WD40 thread. Here's what they are on the Columbia River and tributaries:<br /><br />A "hog line" is merely a bunch of boats anchored next to each other in a line during the salmon runs (spring chinook are often referred to as hogs). We anchor in...
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    EZ Anchor Puller

    So I'm fussing about my anchor situation; I have a 24' Striper, often fish/boat alone or with kids or my wife, and I don't want to keep humping up the anchor. For various reasons, using the ball is just as cumbersome, and I'm considering mounting a windlass. I'm not sure I like the options in...
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    Do you approve of fishing tournaments?

    Wonder if I'm the only guy who doesn't...think it has something to do with the fact that I've had to be competitive in so many facets of my life. Fishing (and rose growing) are the only areas in which I can really find relaxation.<br />Yeah, I know: I'm in the minority and it's hugely popular...
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    2004 Salmon Run!

    The first springer was caught in the Cowlitz last week, about 50 miles downstream from me. They're not supposed to be here for another month. <br />Guess I better finish up my winter maintenance and get my boat into the water. This is supposed to be the biggest run since the 1930s. Yahoo!<br...
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    Farm vs. Wild

    Hmmm. I hope I could tell the difference, but read this (from today's Portland Oregonian).http://www.oregonlive.com/foodday/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/living/1062158129284260.xml <br />farmed vs. wild <br /><br />09/02/03<br /><br />LESLIE COLE <br /><br />Midwesterners. Surely they couldn't...
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