Forum: General Discussion
06-10-2016, 05:12 PM
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I have a 2011 crewmax and don't have the issues...
I have a 2011 crewmax and don't have the issues you describe. If anything the accelerator seems very sensitive. It took me a while to get used to it. Barely touch it and it RESPONDS! Not sure what to...
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
06-07-2016, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
I was looking at some of the "vintage" jigging...
I was looking at some of the "vintage" jigging raps and was surprised to see some of the early ones had a flat tail on them. It looked similar to the tails on a suick musky bait. I have never seen...
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
06-07-2016, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 53
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Forum: Motors and Props
05-17-2016, 01:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 10,005
Check to see where your cavitation plate is in...
Check to see where your cavitation plate is in relation to the bottom of your boat. It should be about even. It made a huge difference on my boat to raise the motor up 2 holes. Mine was mounted flush...
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Forum: Motors and Props
05-17-2016, 04:03 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,180
like my 4 blade
I had Ricky fix me up with a four blade aluminum on my motor and I am very happy with the way it works for me. I have a 75 hp Yamaha tiller and up until then I had been running yamaha props on it....
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Forum: Strictly Fishing
04-18-2016, 02:54 PM
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Replies: 4
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try ebay
If you haven't looked on ebay already, I would suggest it. There is almost always allot of them on there at a very affordable price. I make all of my own and allot of times they are selling them for...
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
03-22-2016, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
I don't tie the hooks together. The lead is...
I don't tie the hooks together. The lead is strong enough to hold it all together. I found that if I use tire weights instead of "pure lead" the rap is considerably stronger. The "pure lead" makes a...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-18-2016, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 11,190
Looks good
Looks like it should work fine. I worked in a bait shop for a few years and it looks a lot like the ones we used. Different size grates for different sized minnows. What did you use for the grate?...
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Forum: Strictly Fishing
02-29-2016, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,111
I can't say I have used them in 5 feet of water...
I can't say I have used them in 5 feet of water but I have used them in 10 to 15 feet allot. They definately do work. I fish them the same as you would snap jig a jig and minnow. Bounce them off the...
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
02-29-2016, 03:33 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
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Forum: Strictly Fishing
02-28-2016, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 7,817
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
12-15-2015, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
12-13-2015, 12:36 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
tails
I use the plastic corner protectors you use on dry wall. I get mine at Menards. They are very reasonably priced and the plastic is easy to cut. I put masking tape on it and then draw the tails on...
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
12-10-2015, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
12-10-2015, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
I use the Hilts "exact replica" mold. It is a...
I use the Hilts "exact replica" mold. It is a little spendy to get set up but works well for me. One thing you may want to look at if you haven't is putting a small channel in your mold for the...
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Forum: Ice Fishing
11-16-2015, 07:10 AM
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Replies: 35
Views: 8,878
tighy fit
In your picture it looks like your house is taller then your garage door. Hopefully it is only an optical illusion. It wouldn't be the first time a fish house wouldn't fit out the door of the garage....
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
11-10-2015, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
Thanks
Thanks for the compliments and ideas guys. I appreciate it. I may have to give bending the wire a try. I am just reluctant to believe I will be able to do a decent job of it. The inserts from...
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
11-09-2015, 07:59 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
I haven't tried to bend my own. The hangers on...
I haven't tried to bend my own. The hangers on the jigging raps are extremely stiff, which they need to be, and I am reluctant to believe I could duplicate the bends they use and not just make a mess...
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
11-09-2015, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
11-06-2015, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
11-06-2015, 05:56 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
Jigging rap pictures
I finally got some pictures of my version of the jigging rap. Like I said before, all I did was take a good lure and in my opinion made it better. The first photo shows the difference in the front...
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
10-26-2015, 04:42 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
I am not a real tech savy guy so I will have to...
I am not a real tech savy guy so I will have to wait until my son comes home in a couple of weeks in order to get some photos posted on here. The lures actually turned out quite nice and they do in...
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Forum: HGT General Discussion
10-26-2015, 03:41 AM
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Replies: 53
Views: 44,002
Home made jigging raps
I have been making my own jigging raps for the last three years and have gotten them to where they swim very nicely. I changed the style of the front and rear hook to an aberdeen jig hook that is...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-16-2015, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 5,591
I agree with the above posts but would like to...
I agree with the above posts but would like to add to it. If you have access to a lake that has alot of panfish or perch in it I would recommend fishing it as much as you can to get the hang of what...
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Forum: Canada
08-11-2015, 10:41 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 5,749
northland tackle
look on northland tackle web site. several different styles to pick from. Rob
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