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Speedy, Here's a video on the tension adjustment with Scotty power grip releases. In the video, he is showing the smaller release, mostly used as a planer board release here on the big lake. The adjustment is the same on the big releases. Note: Scotty sells the big releases with different length leaders. Many of us old guys use the longer leads so we don't have to hang over the gunnel of the boat to set them... much safer. Also, the longer leads will allow the rod tip to shake and bounce if you have a small fish on that doesn't pop the release. https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=how+to+use+scotty+power+grip+release#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:0a8d6a85,vid:sBOYlF3PR0k,st:96 My 17 ft. tin boat..

I switched to Scotty's about 10 years ago and will never go back to Blacks.. easiest release ever.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSsh7CO2sv0

click on his "contact" link... he'll cut what ever you want

you can find die cuts here... https://www.ebay.com/str/madrivercustomfishingtackle?_trksid=p2047675.l2563

Towing out of Rochester, 25 mile service area. https://www.boatus.com/towboatus/rochester

Still for sale...

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I have Traxtech tracks on my boat. They make a few universal base plates which i used to mount all my older rod holders. You could mount the bimini support bracket to the base and keep it in the track.. use a quick release hitch pin to raise or lower the top without removing the base from the track. universal bases with a mix of rod holders Notice the lower left corner of the pic. I have 2 sections of track on each side, I left a 8" space between the tracks so I could add / remove from both front or back of the track. Notice also... I replaced my rear bimini hard post with an adjustable nylon strap and moved the mount inside away from the track.. Another option would be to mount one section of track forward of your bimini mount for rod holders or a diver rod, and another section behind for the downriggers. Tracks are aluminum so cutting and drilling for customization is easy.

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Available at your local home center Danco 0.5 oz Silicone Faucet Grease Resistant to most harsh chemicals Retains its consistency in temperatures from -40° to 400° F Odorless scent makes this product easy to work with during application Container size: 0.5 oz Does not contain petroleum Contains high raw silicone content making it better for a long term lubricant 95% Silicone and safe for nitrite/rubber o-rings Water resilient and oxidation resistant Used to lubricate faucets and help stems to turn smoothly

still available....

45 trolling spoons, 9 - DW Super Slims and Stingers, 24 - NK 28 size, 12 Mag size, mostly all original Northern Kings from Rochester. A few B.Fuller, Moonshine, and Silver Streaks in the mix. $150 for all, shipped to your door, lower 48.

https://www.thegpsstore.com/Marine-Electronics/Fishfinders/Furuno-FCV-628-Fishfinder-with-RezBoost-Technology combine this with an Airmar P66 transom mount transducer ... No too much cash, stupid easy to use, been happy with my 620 (older version without rezboost) for the last 11 years.