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    trophy season this weekend!

    rock trophy season starts this weekend in the chesapeake. with the rain this week clearing by thursday, and warm weather showing up, the big guys should be hungry.<br /><br />any other md/va fellas hitting it hard all weekend like me?
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    umbrella rigs

    irt trolling for trophy rock in the chesapeake bay...<br /><br />when running umbrella rigs with 6 or 9 inch shads, how far should the trailing shad be from the teasers?
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    help- need my stern

    well, the day finally arrived. turned on the radio (105.7 baltimore) and stern was replaced by two chumps trying to fill in. no idea what happened. it's personal now. bush, congress, and their fcc is really pissing me off. turn the channel if you don't like it!!!<br /><br />i can't get on...
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    iboats and boating magazine

    read about the partnership in this month's magazine. easily my favorite boating magazine. so what do we expect? what will come from this?
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    first trip of the season

    well, boat went in the water on friday and i had to take advantage of the nice weather on saturday. headed out on the bay for some trolling. was happy to get 4 lines running for about 2 hrs with no crosses or tangles. no bites, but didn't really expect to find anything. drank a 6 pack and...
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    bryant case

    ok, don't laugh. i read an article about the kobe case today. it stated the hearings today were the first time the accuser had to see kobe in person since the alleged rape.<br /><br />now, what would have happened if when she walked into the judge's office, looked at kobe, and said "that's not...
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    chesapeake bay striper advice

    any locals out there???<br /><br />with the boat going in the water this friday, i'm gearing up for the trophy season. i figure i'll take advantage of the catch and release season, and practice getting my lines out. would be nice to catch a few as well.<br /><br />i'm coming out of the...
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    cool day

    toured the naval observatory today for the first time with our wardroom. not a bad deal. you should see the clock that for all practical purposes keeps the world's time. my laptop is more impressive looking. checked out a real old telescope in a huge silo. built in the early 1800's. we...
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    2004 Mercury 50 hp ELPTO

    any opinions on this motor? my pop is getting close to buying one with a new boat. thanks-
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    bass tracker

    howdy all. my pop is finally going to get rid of the old 16' sea nymph and buy a new boat. he's looking at a tracker 175 with the 50hp merc.<br /> http://www.trackerboats.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.boat&nav=14&boat=985 <br />he'll go for the whole package deal, which provides him everything...
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    trophy striper season

    anyone out there gearing up for the trophy season in the chesapeake? i simply plan on trolling the edges of the channels as much as i can. any suggestions? rigs/lures you like? also wish i could better judge my depth...
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    DOT Physical???

    I was just told by one of my contractors that a new regulation recently went into effect- the DOT mandates a physical for all operators of vehicles when towing, when the tow and tow vehicle exceed 10,000 lbs. has anyone ever heard of this? i have no idea why the DOT would care what condition...
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    Smart Tabs for Me?

    i've read all the posts on smart tabs, visited their website, etc. since i haven't spent my required amount for boat upgrades this year (come on, admit it, you all do the same), i'm looking at smart tabs for my boat.<br /><br />i run a 20' center console powered by a 150hp johnson. estimated...
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    stern yanked off air

    i think it's crap. i grew up listening to the show. maybe i don't have the high moral standards i should, but i find his show entertaining and harmless. if it offends someone, i really believe they can turn the channel. i was still able to catch him this morning off a baltimore channel, so...
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    nautijohn

    could you please email me?<br /><br />bonzella@hotmail.com<br /><br />thanks-
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    miles of coast

    read an interesting fact that surprised me. which 5 states have the most miles of coastland? i'll post the answer in a bit...
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    new vhf antenna

    is there a difference in performance between a 3db 3' ss whip antenna and a 3db 4' fiberglass antenna? thanks-
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    century 2300 walkaround

    checked out the search feature, but not much info out there. i'm looking at upgrading this spring. have my eye on a deal- 1997 century 2300 walkaround with a 1997 yamaha 225hp.<br /><br />- any century owners out there?<br />- any opinion on these boats? where do they fall out in the...
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    century 2300 walkaround

    checked out the search feature, but not much info out there. i'm looking at upgrading this spring. have my eye on a deal- 1997 century 2300 walkaround with a 1997 yamaha 225hp.<br /><br />- any century owners out there?<br />- any opinion on these boats? where do they fall out in the...
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    stains on outboard

    i pulled my boat late this year, and with freeze concerns, had to keep the outboard in the down position for a few weeks. i now have the ugly brown stain on the lower unit. what can i use to get it off? i was thinking on/off, but don't think it's safe for metal. suggestions? thanks-
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