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Crossing my fingers. Got my winter plastic back over it and dumped some antifreeze in the pipes. (I/o) When I was under the cover the temp was an easy 10 degrees warmer than outside. I don't think I'll have a problem Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Have had the plasti ones for a few years real smooth drags only thin in dot like about them is they have plastic spools that tend to crack. Not sure if the spools on the metal ones are metal as well. Good bang for your buck IMO Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I bought every damn seal bearing and sensor in the stern today from a guy in Tampa for 300 bucks- he threw in a cd with all of the merc service guides as well so that won't be a problem. I've also been looking all over YouTube and it doesn't seem bad at all besides finding the special tools. Thanks for all of the comments! I hope i can get her back in the water by Saturday- my Wilson trip is sneaking up FAST and don't have any of my "fishing" upgrades done! Lol panic mode is starting to set in Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I'm in rochester- plan on doing it on Friday. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I have an 86 4.3 paired with an alpha one and have a leak at the upper shift shaft. Instead of swapping out that one seal that would probably take me a half hour I want to possibly do everything- gimble, bellows, etc. while I'm in there. I am a mechanic so it wouldn't be an issue for me to do it but it would be awesome if anyone on here that knows these things well would talk to me about any tips or tricks that would make my life easier. Thanks in advance for the help! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Nope Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Find a happy speed where you catch fish on your GPS and match it w your sub troll. I knew some friends who swore on 2.5-2.7 on theirs, but with my gps speed where I caught most fish (high 2's) my sub troll is right at 2.2 so I keep it right at 2.2 I'm sure there are a lot of variables in the cable or your setup that may mess with resistance and or your readings. I use mine mostly to tell how currents are and where temp is. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Alright I've been looking to upgrade my electronics this year and am stuck. I'm looking at an hds 10 ($1500) Or a hds 7m and a garmin 550c. ($900) Has anyone had experiences with these units or have any possible alternatives? Want to keep the price around 1500 and want at least 10" of screen. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Let em rip! I've had some of My best days in bs weather. It is a total pain though. Driving is a ****- netting is a ****- setting out a full spread is a ****. Putting scales on the deck takes the annoyance out of fishing in those conditions but when the bite is off you regret it every time! You never know though that's why they call it fishing. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

See you all there! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

I used them last year- I don't think they outperform any other stick bait (at least for me). To get them moving side to side you gotta (I forget which one) get them going faster or slower than standard trolling speeds. I had one out almost all spring and I think I only took one fish. My best producers are the smaller stinger spoons off boards. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Go to the casino and get the buffet!!! Best 25 bucks you'll spend Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Are you guys still planning on doing the "rookie" prize structure or was that thrown out? Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United mobile app

Have 6mil white 17x 90' shrink wrap willing to split it up if anyone is looking to do their boat. Will sell for 3/ft. Wrap your boat for under $100! Text or call 7468307

Lol you're starting to sound like the government!! There shouldn't be any kickbacks for sales. Classifieds on this site probably accounts for half of its traffic. Put a price tag on that and that traffic drops substantially.

I'm a weekend warrior and come on to share my reports, learn some new things, and buy stuff. Why should I need to spend the $20 bucks to do that? IMO the pro "perks" aren't worth the money.

12' rod- 6/8lb test. 1/0 hook and a big hunk of skein. Think I've had one break off over 10 years. They're easy to reel in when you hook them in the mouth.

Used the works- it works! Lol applied two liberal coats let sit for 20 mins. And power washed it off. Will have to do it one more time this week as there were still a few stubborn spots

Sick! looks like you found a "keeper" Awesome to see a couple that shares the same passion! Good luck guys!!

Alright- how many of us have NOT taken this class and are successful/courteous/etc at operating a boat? It's ignorant that making people take a class will make them more safe. Why are you better or more qualified when you were younger than a kid now? Why do so many people all of a sudden " not have a clue" lol I see more older guys that have their heads up their asses than younger kids. Idk about you but I've been operating boats for over 15 years- learned with my father by my side. You respect the water, your machine, and your "brothers" out on the water you'll be just fine. If you can't learn that you'll be in trouble no matter what- and you can't teach that in a class.