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    Recommended rod for my new Quantum reel

    I just purchased a Quantum 1310MG baitcaster reel and now I need to find a rod to go with it. I would like some suggestions. I will be using it for bass fishing which I will be learning to do. I fish for trout :) So suggest away and if you could tell me how much you paid for the rod your...
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    Old Gas

    I had some left over gas that has oil in it. Its 24/1 ratio. Would it hurt my car if I used it up in there? Will it be ok to use up in a few weeks if I go fishing again ? Its about 10 weeks old now.
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    Reel information ( its value)

    Does anyone know a site I might visit to get some information on a reel I was given. Im not sure how old it is. IT is a Berkley 4200 with a custom paramedic pc 5c - 6' 10" rod. It comes in a carring case along with a Berkley 530 fly reel.<br />I also have an old Noll Fly tying kit I would like...
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    Putting on new line

    Here is the most basic question there is for a fisher person, but for the life of me I cant put my line on without it twisting. I havent put string on a baitcaster before but Im told thats put on differently. I will be getting one soon.<br />So how do you set the spool when putting on line?
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    Quantum QL50

    Can anyone tell me if they have used this reel and how it performed. This one came available for 25 dollors . Is that a good buy? <br />Im new to bass fishing and was told a baitcaster reel was the way to go.<br />Thank you for your input.
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    Fishing Tablerock Lake in Mo

    Every year I go to Branson and stay on Taneycomo lake and fish for trout. This trip we are going to pull the boats one day early and swim on Table Rock. We are going very early so we can fish for Bass. The problem is I could be a guide on lake taneycomo but havent a clue where to start on...
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    Looking for original Manual for 1957 18hp Evinrude

    I know this is a long shot but I would love the original manual that came with a 1957 Evinrude 18 hp motor. I just won an update manual that was published in 1958 that is suppose to have corrections and lots of details in the book. I havent seen it yet but I would still like to have the original...
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    I just bought a boat and motor

    I just bought a boat and motor. Its a 1957 Evinrude 18hp. The first time I had it out somebody said I should change the water pump. He said as a precaution he always changes the water pump. That dosent make sence to me but since Im new to boating I thought I would ask. What Should I do if the...
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    Running wide open

    Im headed to Branson on Lake Tanneycomo on the fourth . This will be my boats second trip to home away from home. I was wondering is it ok to run my motor wide open. It runs good wide open. Its a 1957 Evinrude 18 horse so I dont want to hurt it . Ive only had it 2 months and Im new to boating...
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    96 Eagle Ultra Classic Fish Finder (any good? )

    I bought a boat recently from a woman whos father passed away . When I got it home I noticed it had a speedometer and sonar on the back of the boat. It didnt have the sonor box though. I called and after much searching she found the case. The problem is I dont have the power cord with the fuse...
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    Prop for 1957 Evinrude 18 hp Fastwin

    I recently lost power in my motor and was told that I had spun my prop. I went to a boat store and props were lying everywhere. The help seemed as confused as I was. My excuse is Im a first time boat owner. I dont know what her excuse was. There were 9 x 9, 9 x 10 I think as well as others . Is...
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    5 hp GoodYear SeaBee

    My dad has an old SeaBee that he and grandpa would take to Branard Minnesota back in the early 50's . I got the model number and serial number to see if anyone can tell me what year it is. <br />Model 025-3569 Serial number 441588. Can anyone tell me something about this motor?
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    57 Evinrude (Tired of pulling the rope)

    I just bought a new boat that has a 1957 evinrude 18 hp fastwin. It has wires hanging out of the motor and a cylinoid mounted to the back of the boat with wires hanging out of it, but no switch.<br />It works fine pulling the cord but Id like to get the auto start working. Can anyone tell me how...
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    Me Me to on the Fish finder

    Ok, Im reading between the bulletin board lines here and Im getting the idea that a Eagle might be the best choice. I might be able to spend about 125.00 on a finder. I fish Taneycomo for trout mostly but also will be fishing Rend Lake in Illinois along with a few local lakes like Horseshoe...
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    Fish Finder

    Ok, Im reading between the bulletin board lines here and Im getting the idea that a Eagle might be the best choice. I might be able to spend about 125.00 on a finder. I fish Taneycomo for trout mostly but also will be fishing Rend Lake in Illinois along with a few local lakes like Horseshoe...
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    Trolling motor

    I would appreciate any comments on what trolling motor I should consider. I hava a 14 foot aluminum boat. I cant spend alot of money (as per my wife) . I will probably have to stay with one in the back of the boat operated by hand ... not a foot peddal (because of money) . What thrust should I...
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    Horse Power Rating

    Ok... heres a stupid question but Im new to owning a boat thing . I have a 1959 Evinrude . Its an 18 hp . I think I might have some lower unit problems in reading some of the postings on here. I tried to open it up yesterday and got a whinning sound with hardly any power at all. I dont have a...
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