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Forum: Strictly Fishing 12-05-2021, 04:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,132
Posted By Hunter5117
The fastest action I have ever had catching...

The fastest action I have ever had catching walleyes was 30 years ago on Rice Lake, Ontario. Rice is a very shallow lake and by mid-summer is one big weed bed. My buddy and I were casting Northland...
Forum: General Discussion 12-05-2021, 03:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,185
Posted By Hunter5117
I have had YT TV for around 2 years now. It seems...

I have had YT TV for around 2 years now. It seems to be the best for me for a couple of reasons. 1) Probably the best sports lineup including some of the dedicated sports channels that cost $$ on...
Forum: General Discussion 05-10-2017, 04:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,353
Posted By Hunter5117
When you buy your carpet, make sure you get...

When you buy your carpet, make sure you get enough that all the pieces have the "grain" running the same way. Otherwise, you will see the difference especially when the sun is striking it at an angle...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 05-08-2017, 04:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,068
Posted By Hunter5117
I much prefer casting reels and medium to...

I much prefer casting reels and medium to med-heavy rods for bottom bouncers and 3-way rigs. I find keeping contact with the bottom much easier, I run with my thumb on the spool and can easily let...
Forum: General Discussion 05-06-2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,532
Posted By Hunter5117
Clear and warm here in Missouri after what seemed...

Clear and warm here in Missouri after what seemed like a week of rain. Lakes are as high as I have seen them although the locals say they have been higher.

Hopefully some of our good weather will...
Forum: General Discussion 05-06-2017, 05:46 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 10,364
Posted By Hunter5117
Guess I have been lucky. Forgot the plug one...

Guess I have been lucky. Forgot the plug one time, about the second time I was launching my first boat. Have forgotten the transom straps a couple of times. Closest to disaster was just after I got...
Forum: General Discussion 05-05-2017, 03:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,638
Posted By Hunter5117
Thanks, still waiting for it to be delivered but...

Thanks, still waiting for it to be delivered but I am really looking forward to it being a great addition to my hunting rifles.

I bought it through CDNN. Have bought quite a few pistols and rifles...
Forum: General Discussion 05-04-2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,638
Posted By Hunter5117
No safe queens here, they all go out and earn...

No safe queens here, they all go out and earn their keep.
Forum: Electronics 05-04-2017, 04:31 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,015
Posted By Hunter5117
I have the first unit, HDS9 Gen2 touch, and it is...

I have the first unit, HDS9 Gen2 touch, and it is a great sonar.

As already mentioned, it will do side scan with the correct transducer, plus it has ethernet which allows it to share charts,...
Forum: General Discussion 05-03-2017, 04:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,638
Posted By Hunter5117
Bought a new "camp rifle"

I am retired and supposed to be on a budget, but I got an email yesterday advertising these Model 70 super grade rifles with maple stocks and had to pull the trigger on one.

I have a weakness for...
Forum: Boats 05-02-2017, 03:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,112
Posted By Hunter5117
I had 20 years of stickers on my Lund when I...

I had 20 years of stickers on my Lund when I bought it. A heat gun will blister the sticker long before it damages the boat finish, as long as you use some common sense with it. A plastic hotel key...
Forum: Motors and Props 05-01-2017, 03:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,460
Posted By Hunter5117
I went from a Merc 60hp standard 2-stroke to a...

I went from a Merc 60hp standard 2-stroke to a 60hp CT 4-stroke, both tillers. Also went from aluminum to stainless props, both 3-blade. Boat is a '94 Pro V 1660 tiller.

The CT stays hooked up...
Forum: General Discussion 04-30-2017, 05:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,912
Posted By Hunter5117
Thats actually the plan I am on right now. SS...

Thats actually the plan I am on right now. SS allows me to earn about $1400 per month without penalty, so that will bring my monthly income to about $3500 per month. With no mortgage or car/boat...
Forum: General Discussion 04-28-2017, 04:14 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,912
Posted By Hunter5117
That is very true, waiting until full retirement...

That is very true, waiting until full retirement age will get you more money per month. Same as waiting until you are 70. However, in total dollars, starting at age 62 gets you more total dollars...
Forum: General Discussion 04-27-2017, 07:07 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,912
Posted By Hunter5117
Health care is definitely one of the big unknown...

Health care is definitely one of the big unknown and scary parts of retiring before you are eligible for Medicare. Especially now that subsidies for older people may not be as good as they have been....
Forum: Electronics 04-27-2017, 04:37 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,927
Posted By Hunter5117
I have the Cabelas advance angler 2-bank charger...

I have the Cabelas advance angler 2-bank charger which came with the boat from the previous owner. My TM's are 12v, so one bank charges the main battery and the other charges the 2 TM batteries in...
Forum: General Discussion 04-27-2017, 04:22 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,912
Posted By Hunter5117
My work recently asked me to make some changes...

My work recently asked me to make some changes that I was not willing to make (move), so I pulled the trigger on retiring at 62yo. My wife died suddenly 5 years ago at age 55 which was a huge shock...
Forum: Boats 04-26-2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 25,604
Posted By Hunter5117
If it is below the bottom of the boat you for...

If it is below the bottom of the boat you for sure have too much motor in the water. Maybe I am just lucky, but after doing a lot of homework online researching props etc for my new motor for my Pro...
Forum: General Discussion 04-26-2017, 07:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,431
Posted By Hunter5117
Sorry, I at least missed that. Like I said I...

Sorry, I at least missed that.

Like I said I am a Mac guy, but in the Windows world, both Asus and Acer have good reputations as solid, bargain priced laptops.

I would say 8gb ram and 500gb SSD...
Forum: Motors and Props 04-26-2017, 05:31 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,599
Posted By Hunter5117
I made the same decision as DW recently and...

I made the same decision as DW recently and repowered my 20 yo Lund with a new 60hp 4-stroke. I just retired, and decided while I still had a paycheck coming in, the peace of mind of a new motor...
Forum: General Discussion 04-26-2017, 05:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,431
Posted By Hunter5117
Cloning is definitely the way to go unless your...

Cloning is definitely the way to go unless your current HD is so messed up with junk that you need to start over. I have done all my laptops that came with spinning drives and it can breath new life...
Forum: General Discussion 04-26-2017, 05:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,913
Posted By Hunter5117
Monster perch, good job. I grew up a half mile...

Monster perch, good job. I grew up a half mile from Lake Erie. Used to get an all you can eat perch dinner for $3.

Would trade my favorite walleye rod for a perch dinner right now, what they call...
Forum: General Discussion 04-26-2017, 04:57 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,574
Posted By Hunter5117
I would say get one of the national search apps...

I would say get one of the national search apps for Craigslist. I sold the 20 yo seats from my Lund last year on CL, got very good money for them from a guy who wanted factory original for his boat. ...
Forum: Boats 04-20-2017, 05:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,804
Posted By Hunter5117
From my tournament days, if you want to get full...

From my tournament days, if you want to get full value from your jack plate in regard to top speed, then you need a prop designed to run well breaking water. Some props do, others just suck air and...
Forum: Boats 04-19-2017, 09:01 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,839
Posted By Hunter5117
While this is probably good advice especially for...

While this is probably good advice especially for a beginner it is certainly not always true. Each boat and driver will arrive at a different comfort level regarding how and when they trim. When I...
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