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Forum: General Discussion 04-23-2012, 06:18 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 6,981
Posted By nwpaconcours
I'm a new owner of a Bradley (about a month, been...

I'm a new owner of a Bradley (about a month, been smoking every weekend). The pucks don't seem that expensive, and it is very, very troublefree and hands off, if that's what you want.

I may not...
Forum: Boats 04-03-2012, 05:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,687
Posted By nwpaconcours
Cannon rodholders fit fine in Berts and Traxstech.

Cannon rodholders fit fine in Berts and Traxstech.
Forum: Electronics 03-29-2012, 06:46 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,136
Posted By nwpaconcours
I-Pilot. I can live without structure scan, but I...

I-Pilot. I can live without structure scan, but I am using either anchor or course lock with the I-pilot for much of the fishing I do.
Forum: Electronics 03-28-2012, 07:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,769
Posted By nwpaconcours
All good advice for testing with SWR meter. Also,...

All good advice for testing with SWR meter. Also, if you have inadequate power (bad connections, weak battery, etc) you can have transmission issues even with a low SWR.
Forum: Electronics 03-24-2012, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,497
Posted By nwpaconcours
All marine radios that I'm aware of receive at...

All marine radios that I'm aware of receive at least US weather frequencies.

There are a dozens (maybe hundreds) of posts in this forum discussing antennas, 4 foot versus 8 foot, distance from...
Forum: Boats 03-24-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,847
Posted By nwpaconcours
Pretty simple (but maybe tedious) matter to...

Pretty simple (but maybe tedious) matter to disconnect all the electronics and connect them one-by-one with even a cheap ammeter hooked to the battery and the respective lines out at the battery....
Forum: Motors and Props 03-16-2012, 02:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,057
Posted By nwpaconcours
https://www.walleyecentral.com/forums/showthread.ph...

https://www.walleyecentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=192243
Forum: Boats 03-15-2012, 03:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,647
Posted By nwpaconcours
I've used a kicker to limp home on Lake Erie. I...

I've used a kicker to limp home on Lake Erie. I use a kicker to troll with and without the bow mount troller. I use a kicker to save wear and tear on main motor. For me a kicker a must.
Forum: Strictly Fishing 03-12-2012, 07:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,722
Posted By nwpaconcours
I use braid almost exclusively anymore, from...

I use braid almost exclusively anymore, from Perch to Salmon and everything in between. I let the rod provide the shock absorption when needed.

Besides the benefits of limited stretch, I can run...
Forum: Electronics 03-11-2012, 11:46 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,503
Posted By nwpaconcours
Yeah, but I just put it together from spare parts...

Yeah, but I just put it together from spare parts laying around. I tend to accumulate Ram parts.
Forum: Electronics 03-11-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,503
Posted By nwpaconcours
Pics - apologies for quality cell phone pics in...

Pics - apologies for quality cell phone pics in the garage. Mounted on left side of console so grumpy mates can reach the speed
Forum: Boats 03-10-2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,044
Posted By nwpaconcours
I was told by a manufacturer that a petroleum...

I was told by a manufacturer that a petroleum based lube will soften the plastic sheath in the seat and compound problems.
Forum: Electronics 03-10-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,256
Posted By nwpaconcours
I've never explored the innards of a glass marine...

I've never explored the innards of a glass marine antenna, but losing 5" off your antenna will cause a pretty severe SWR mismatch. Reception will be down, and with an SWR mismatch your effective...
Forum: Electronics 03-10-2012, 05:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,503
Posted By nwpaconcours
I just installed one today with this ...

I just installed one today with this

http://www.gpscity.com/ram-mount-plastic-universal-finger-grip-clamping-cradle.html

It fits great, but I have no on-the-water time with it to tell you if it...
Forum: WC Bone Yard 03-03-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,126
Posted By nwpaconcours
Seriously....you're asking why we regulate our...

Seriously....you're asking why we regulate our fisheries? The words I used were yours....
Forum: WC Bone Yard 03-03-2012, 05:58 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,126
Posted By nwpaconcours
This question really needs to be asked? Without...

This question really needs to be asked? Without some management of our fisheries, the greed from a minority of people will ruin the fishery for the majority. Regulations are in place to ensure we all...
Forum: Motors and Props 02-28-2012, 06:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,794
Posted By nwpaconcours
I measured the gunwale to shaft gap and went from...

I measured the gunwale to shaft gap and went from there. FWIW I put a Ram trolling motor stabilizer on and it is convenient, clean, and the whole thing is rock solid. A mount may not be necessary,...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 02-10-2012, 08:04 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,127
Posted By nwpaconcours
Like my Frabill Powercatch with 6ft telescoping...

Like my Frabill Powercatch with 6ft telescoping handle. Strong, no hook snags, easy to telescope
Forum: Boats 02-05-2012, 08:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,183
Posted By nwpaconcours
Dry - yes. But rough with the forward helm. ...

Dry - yes. But rough with the forward helm.

I like that boat a lot from the pictures, but can't find a dealer that plans to put on in their showroom.

That said -- the forward helm on that is...
Forum: Boats 07-18-2011, 08:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,480
Posted By nwpaconcours
Take an ammeter with the power off and place...

Take an ammeter with the power off and place inline from the battery to the loads. One by one disconnect your accessories and measure the current drop. (Lots of handheld multimeters have ammeters...
Forum: Boats 06-06-2011, 08:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,888
Posted By nwpaconcours
I have one as back up or when I'm not planning on...

I have one as back up or when I'm not planning on using one (perching). The uncoated net is a nuisance but I like having a net of some sort always available. If the net was coated it wouldn't...
Forum: Boats 04-16-2011, 06:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,244
Posted By nwpaconcours
My cover is "amish" custom, and in addition to...

My cover is "amish" custom, and in addition to the snaps and drawstring, I had him sew in some tabs in key spots around the canvas so I can use tie downs if I want. If its just an overnight I can use...
Forum: Electronics 04-16-2011, 05:30 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,935
Posted By nwpaconcours
+1 Ordered three times from them, each time...

+1

Ordered three times from them, each time quick, painless and good prices.
Forum: Electronics 04-16-2011, 05:18 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,160
Posted By nwpaconcours
Here's where I mounted mine ...

Here's where I mounted mine

https://www.walleyecentral.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4435&d=1272073214

lays against the console and I put a little bungee on the end that holds it to the...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 04-12-2011, 01:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,157
Posted By nwpaconcours
I gave them a shot and ended up using them like...

I gave them a shot and ended up using them like dipsies or just using a dispy diver. They seem like a great idea and I'm sure some love them -- but they were more nuisance than I wanted to deal with...
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