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    Hardy Dam Pond (Michigan)?

    I am planning on spending next weekend at Hardy Dam Pond with the intention of doing some fishing. Has anyone been there lately? I am looking for some input as I have no experience on that body of water. Thanks, TerryMSU
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    Use of plastic bottles for floatation.

    I thougt about putting this in SHT or somewhere else, but this seems to be the best place. 60 ft catamaran built entirely of plastic bottles. http://www.pddnet.com/news-ap-platic-bottle-boat-ends-4-month-sail-072610/ TerryMSU
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    HELP! Grand River, Grand Rapids, Michigan - Small Mouth

    Hello: A few years ago, I got hooked on smallmouth bass fishing in the Grand River, just upstream of Grand Rapids. That summer the river ran quite clear and I hammered the smallmouths. The last two years the river has been quite turbid (muddy) and I cannot find the smallmouths. Does anyone...
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    Not sure if this qualifies, but...

    Neighbors describe Grand River boat crash as 'horrific' http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/05/neighbors_describe_grand_river.html http://www.wzzm13.com/news/regional/story.aspx?storyid=122132&catid=5 A sad situation in any case. TerryMSU
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    Rebuild/replace Bait Casting Reel (Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 521 XLT PLUS LH)?

    I have an Abu Garcia Ambassadeur 521 XLT PLUS LH. I bought it used and it worked great for a while. Now the mechanical brake knob does nothing regardless of how tight I tighten it. I tried to clean and lube the reel, but no improvement. Can someone direct me to good directions on how best to...
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    Another death wish kayaker?

    http://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2009/10/anglers_save_lives_of_two_kaya.html These people live right near the river, but still had no idea of the danger. This is downstream of the first dam, but before the second low dam. They got caught in the roll at the dam. Sad. TerryMSU
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    New Michigan Record Musky

    See what I caught this week (in my dreams) http://www.fieldandstream.com/photos/gallery/fishing/2009/09/new-michigan-state-record-great-lakes-muskie-caught-torch-lake What a monster! In a different article I heard that it was 55" long. TerryMSu To make sure this is clear... I really am not...
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    More stupid humans at the launch ramp

    Ok, so tonight I go fishing. I take the boat to the launch ramp and launch it. Then I tie it off and go to park the van and trailer. Some clown is parked in his car right in front of the sign that says, "Cars with trailers only", eating his lunch. I toot the horn and he ignores me, so I...
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    Towing small boat with Sportage or Tuscon

    Hello: I am considering purchasing a small SUV. I have test driven both a Hyundai Tuscon and a Kia Sportage (V-6 AWD). I was not expecting to like what I found, but both were quite impressive given the price. I am looking at eventually towing a small fishing boat. (Wet weight on Trailer is...
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    tow vehicle - 2009 Mercury Mariner 4 vs. 6 cylinder

    Hello: I am considering a new tow vehicle. I am especially interested in a 2009 Mercury Mariner Premier. My boat and trailer together weigh about 1100 lbs (loaded, but not overloaded). Currently we pull it with a 99 Dodge Caravan (3 liter) with no serious problems although it is a little...
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    Snaps for boat cover

    Hello, I purchased a used aluminum boat with a fairly decent canvas cover. The only real issue is that the male halves of the snaps that are on the boat are badly beaten. They are riveted on not screwed so I took a dremel grinder to one of them and punched the rivet part into the boat. The...
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    seat mount adapter

    Hello: I have a Lowe 150 15ft bass boat (1990) with a minor problem. The seats both have the standard 3/4 inch diameter mount on them. The boat has two post mounts, one in front and one in back as well as two flat seat mounts (side-by-side) at the console. The console mounts are intended to...
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    Which brand of prop?

    Hello: I am considering getting a spare prop. I have a 15Ft aluminum bass boat with a 1990 40Hp Evenrude. The current prop is aluminum 12.25 x 15. When I look at the iboat options, there are several brands with greatly varying prices. Which is the best overall deal? My boat is used for...
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    Transom saver installation question

    Hello My trailer is a bunk style trailer. I bought the standard transom saver for that style of trailer. It appears that the transom saver is still too short. How far up should I tilt the motor. I am concerned that the skeg will drag the ground if I use it at even the longest position...
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    Seafoam question?

    I have read the seafoam stuff on the forums, and it always says to add to a gallon of premix. I have a 1990 40HP VRO Evenrude. Do I just add it to a gallon of raw un-mixed gas instead? Terry
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    electric trailer winch - basspro shop ?

    Hello: I am looking at a Trac Small Craft Trailer Winch from BassPro shop. This is a new winch (new in catalog) from them for $99.98. Has anyone had any experience with this winch from them? The boat is a 15ft aluminum flat bottom boat weighing about 1000 lbs. Do these things usually have a...
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    Questions - lower unit, 1990 40HP Evenrude

    I just got done changing the oil on my new-to-me 1990 40HP Evenrude. Some of you may remember my earlier post where I could not get the upper fill-and-drain screw out even with my biggest screw driver. I purchased an impact screw driver. Even with the impact screw driver, I had to get my wife...
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    New to me boat - first outing

    Thansk to all of you who offered advice on my recent boat search. I got a 15 ft Lowe 150 (flat bottomed, all aluminum bass boat) with a 40HP Evenrude (all a 1990 vintage package.) I just got back from my first outing. Everything works great. Top end is about 30MPH, which is plenty fast...
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    tire valve on 40HP johnson (1990)

    I am curious. I have a 1990 40HP Johnson and I am wondering about something I noticed on it. The motor has (on the starboard side) a schrader valve (a car tire valve) on it with a small red pointer attached to it. What is the valve for and what is the function of the red pointer? Thanks, Terry
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    cleaning of aluminum boat

    I have a new (to me) aluminum boat with a noticeable scum line on the sides. Does anyone have any ideas as to how to claen thescum line off. It is a light brown color if that makes a difference? Terry
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