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by ady
Sun Aug 05, 2007 2:47 pm
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Favorite Fluorocarbon line ?
Replies: 3
Views: 671

Iv'e always used Maxima for mono and have been using the flouro since I first saw it 2 years ago - never had a problem with maxima
by ady
Thu Jul 19, 2007 6:13 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Looking for some musky help...not spots
Replies: 16
Views: 1702

don't forget the wash. 3 fish this year have been 8' off the back of the boat - including a 50. Colours don't make much difference as long as you have some action and can stay around 1' down. Plastic should not be overlooked. As for hooks, always ensure the hook is proud of the lure body, this may m...
by ady
Tue Jul 17, 2007 6:27 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: looking to buy a bait casting rod
Replies: 14
Views: 1692

You'll find recomendations for every brand based on experience on FH. I too have had a Fenwick break but LB replaced it. I now use exclusively StCroix. The Premier series have a 5 year warranty, the avid and legend have lifetime. Dealing with StCroix warranty is by return of post and usually an offe...
by ady
Thu Jul 12, 2007 5:52 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Boat Numbers
Replies: 3
Views: 1370

When I got my new princecraft, Johns Marina in Carleton Place got nice gold numbering to match the boat - also got the boat name letters to match. makes a difference
by ady
Thu Jun 28, 2007 6:20 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: broken rod tip
Replies: 7
Views: 574

Go see Reel2Reel+ they will replace the last eye with a tip and your back in action. They do a nice job.
by ady
Thu May 24, 2007 1:52 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: L/F Specs on MinnKota Maxxum 54lb 52inch shaft 24-Year-1998
Replies: 3
Views: 1324

If you get stuck, Try Mikesreelrepair.com. He has some schematics and you might find what you are looking for. he also has some great forums, he doesn't only do reels.
by ady
Mon May 14, 2007 1:06 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: What Do You Use For A Bailing Bucket?
Replies: 6
Views: 1735

screen wash bottle with the bottom cut out. Suitably cleaned first of course.
by ady
Mon May 14, 2007 12:43 pm
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Charging my deep cycle with my outboard?
Replies: 16
Views: 3830

Re: pi**sin match

Thanks for the input and we have been charging from 50 horse outboards for about eight years now. Please do not take this as a argument because our systems are not for everything for sure. I will not get into alot of tech stuff because most people only care about the bottom line and thats it. The u...
by ady
Fri May 11, 2007 6:20 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Charging my deep cycle with my outboard?
Replies: 16
Views: 3830

Re: chargeing

Here we go, I will try to contact the owner of this site before I jump in on this subject anymore. have a great day oops. didn't mean to razz ya. If it has been working for you; great. Just saying there is a difference. If you look at most cheaper CT type battery chargers, there is a switch gving y...
by ady
Fri May 11, 2007 6:11 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Buying Musky topwaters
Replies: 6
Views: 820

don't forget bitsnbaits in stittsville, they have a nice selection growing.
by ady
Thu May 10, 2007 6:29 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: batteries.......nautilus or energiser.
Replies: 13
Views: 3692

Was recommended Trojans a few years ago here on FH, I now use 2 to run my 80lb MK PDAPUS Never never had a problem in 3 years. I had lots of problems with CT batteries only lasting 1-2 years and I'm not a tournament angler either.
by ady
Thu May 10, 2007 6:19 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: types of steering cables
Replies: 3
Views: 1053

Graembo wrote: And as always, check the tightness of your nut(s) a few times a year (the ones that connect the steering to the engine!)

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Don't forget the nut behind the steering wheel - I'd see a dealer :D
by ady
Thu May 10, 2007 6:14 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Charging my deep cycle with my outboard?
Replies: 16
Views: 3830

I did a lot of googling a few years ago to try and learn the difference between Deep Cycle and crankers. The internal construction is very different and they need to be charged differently, Mike is right, you need a high current charger for deeps, and a lower current for cranks. Its due to the plate...
by ady
Sun May 06, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: Boats, Motors, & Electronics
Topic: Kicker or troll plate?
Replies: 7
Views: 1693

I too have a 115 but a 4 stroke. I put the trim tabs on the back of the boat. 1 it will put me up on plane faster and 2 it will allow me to troll down for Quinte eyes. As for trolling with a large motor... There's a lot of mixed feelings about this. The main reason is why would you put so many hour...
by ady
Sun May 06, 2007 8:40 am
Forum: Fishing Talk
Topic: Possible Cause for Slow Site
Replies: 1
Views: 300

Possible Cause for Slow Site

While posting a reply today, I was waiting for the usual slow return to the menu when I noticed that instead of the usual "waiting for www.fish-halk.net" I saw "waiting for www.saltwaterfishing.us" is the site being used as a jump???