goingagain2

cb, i personally never heard of pressure testing a fuel tank. i dont think they are pressure vessels. what i mean to say is i don t think they are made to withstand too much pressure, but like i said, i never heard of doing it so i would be careful if i were you. as posted before check all hoses etc.. john

I used the new probe for the fishhawk for a couple of weeks last year, it really works very well. it uses four double A batts and lasted until I quit fishing, quite a few hours on them. a nice stable read compared to the old probe. 250.00 for the new probe. john

thanks for the replys. the fishdoctors was a little different than i remember but i really like it, it quite easy to tie. tks tom for the new lin john

Am in the process of trying some fly rigs and can't quite remember the way i did it. must be getting old. can anyone help, tks in advance. I need info on the way to double snell them. john

big easy I run a 2359 trophy,prob about same weight or close, 350 with alfa one gen2 and i think 150-1 ratio. use (or try) 14 1/2 X 17 pitch prob, think that will do it for you. good luck with it. john

I am all for it, I fish alone a lot of the time and at times am very tempted to add another line (however, I don't do it or fish on any boat that does). John

I got one for the last couple of weeks of the season and it was a pleasure to use it compared to the old type. was just about ready to give my 840 away. I think u will be happy with it. john

the yama 9.9ht elr has a ten amp alternator, will run everything you need. have been using one since 94. john

just a heads up on gandermountain electronics policy. 30 days to return any elecs. i bought a radio in june (VHF) and installed it in july, in august it would not xmit, toke it back to gander in cicero ny and was told it was too late. i know the company who made it will repair it, but i needed it now not weeks or months later. just remember if u buy xmas gifts that the return is not good in april or may when u use it. john

I left the phone number on my boat and would like to call mark cooper, he does canvas work and i believe lives near hannabal. john

I know I'm getting old, but I would like to know what MOE means. Don't know how well u know bill, but he's always been a super guy when I have been there. had my slip next to him until I moved to a dock with power. john

Hi Bill, Its getting close to that time. I found a pontoon houseboat and will park it right next to my fishing boat red 7/red9. had a long winter, hope the spring/summer is as long. see u soon. goingagain/john

think about where your motor is ... its covered in a cramped space, keeps a lot of heat in there, and like was said it works hard. when i return to port i open my doors to engin room to exchange heated air. been using 20/50 for 15 yrs, no prob. 350 lt chev. (no trolling) john

fishtales if u dont do it before launch time , come see me on red dock 9. will show u my set up, never had a prob in 15 years, running camera, riggers etc.. john

fosort give me a call for mag 10, maybe i can help. 570 773 2901 would do the pm, but i normally screw it up. john

I hope I am not taking sides, but the older cannons do not have circuit boards, they do not stop upon exiting the water. they do stop when pinned on the boom and if the circuit breaker trips u must manually reset it with the little white button. they are painfully slow in retrive and should be able to (as stated before) come up with flick of switch and down while holding switch in down position. u can change the switch very easily, and u should remove the cover everysooften to grease the gears, makes them work better. john

i also drain the fuel out of the tank, as of now its empty. it depends on who u talk to about what to do, but with all i read and the mecs i talked to i think its better to empty the tank, have been doing it for years with no water probs. john

have two five ft cannon ownrigger booms for sale, an honest bid will get them. they were used but in excellent shape. john

i have noticed some blistering on the bottom of my 23 ft trophy and plan to bottom paint it over the next month or so. am looking for suggestions or recommendations for a user friendly searer and bottom coat paint. any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. thanks john

i would to sell a new in the box (box never opened) kasco de-icer model F2400 1/2 HP. the price is 300.00, payed 400+tax. if interested let me know and we can arrange delivery. john

I am interested in getting a houseboat, would prefer it on pontoons and around 30 ft. if anyone has any info to pass on i would appreciate it, tks john

mower, where is the finger lakes marina, would like to check them out. thanks, john

I am in the market for a used houseboat. would like it around 30 ft and on pontoons. any help or info would be appreciated. john

I really would like to see them change the rule on having at least two people on board. I have fished most derbys and now find myself fishing alone most of the time, I released a weigher steelhead in the spring and caught a 16 lb steelhead while fishing alone about 10 days ago, of course I was alone. it just don't make sense to me, if people are going to cheat they will try to find a way. The rule should read that you must have at least one honest person aboard. I would like to see the rule changed to allow another person, other boat , marina person or who ever is available vouch for your catch. Not to rant too much, but if one guy lies his partner must swear. john

fishnuts, is that wrights landing or some other marina, i fish all the time from wrights, green dock 13, will be there early may or the end of this month. will fish the derby, but mostly freom wilson. john,