Forum: Boats
04-08-2024, 10:59 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,196
"Wave Whackers"
I'm a big believer in some brand of "Splash Guards". For safety & "back trolling" for Walleyes.
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Forum: Canada
03-23-2024, 09:46 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,812
Jointed Plugs
My Spring,Summer or Fall on LOTW for many years has been the Jointed #7 Rapala. Most of my "Longlining" is around the Ontario Islands, trying to stay as close to the 10'-15' depths as I can. ...
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Forum: Boats
03-22-2024, 01:43 PM
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Replies: 323
Views: 135,796
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Forum: Canada
03-11-2024, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 928
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Forum: Canada
03-09-2024, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 928
Ontario-3 yr Non-Resident & Outdoor
Pooch: I was easily able to sign-up for & receive my 3 yr(Outdoor Card) & my 3 yr(Non-Resident Fishing Licence) through the "huntandfishontario.com" websitie. Really struggling with the "RABC"...
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Forum: Canada
02-29-2024, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 617
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Forum: Electronics
01-30-2024, 09:12 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,917
Safety Suggestion for U'er New Boat
JCLANG: My answer is a little off U'er original thread, but my experience with my "Tiller", or any boat, in my opinion, is the addition of some style of Transom Splash Guards for the safety of the...
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Forum: Electronics
01-30-2024, 09:07 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 1,917
Safety Suggestion for U'er New Boat
JCLANG: My answer is a little off U'er original thread, but my experience with my "Tiller", or any boat, in my opinion, is the addition of some style of Transom Splash Guards for the safety of the...
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Forum: Electronics
01-24-2024, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,443
What has worked for me
I have run 2-12V batteries in parrallel, all the 19yrs & 34,000+ miles, of my 2001/1800/Lund Pro-V Tiller. Connecting 2-12V's in parrallel provides additional "Capacity" for U'er boats electrical...
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Forum: General Discussion
01-10-2024, 04:22 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,964
2 yrs for my PPro
I am a "Longliner/Plug-Puller" & spend an average of 150+ hrs on LOTW & Ontario's Island"s. I carry 250' of "Depth Hunter/PowerPro" on 3 of my favorite "Bait-Casting" reels & rods. I generally...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-22-2023, 07:29 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Thanks Stjoeguy
Thanks Stjoeguy! I felt this move would reach a greater audience on the this forum. I'm truly impressed on how the above mentioned product does its job!! CRJohn
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Forum: General Discussion
12-21-2023, 01:27 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
?? for Any Moderator
I have been instructed to locate a "Moderator"(by admini) to help transfer this original thread to: "General Dicussion". How do I locate a "Moderator"??????? Joohn Hecklsmiller
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Forum: General Discussion
12-20-2023, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Another Amazing "Marine 31" Clean-Up
Wanted to pass-on an unbelievable mold removal from my 15+yr-old "Stand-up" bow casting deck chair. It has been stored in a boat compartment(unattended) for the last 12 seasons & being of a Vinyl...
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Forum: Canada
12-19-2023, 04:17 PM
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Replies: 45
Views: 9,440
After extensive experience in the...
After extensive experience in the LOTW/Onatrio,Canada Island waters, my best plugs are a #7/Jointed Rapala. Of the the slection I use, my best chosen color is the "Clown". However, I have...
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Forum: Strictly Fishing
12-16-2023, 09:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,017
By #, or Max. Swim Depth
I am an avid "LongLiner/Plug Puller" on almost any body of water. I'm almost an exclusive user of Rapala plugs. I have individualy boxed my plugs by Style typs, their style number & their...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-11-2023, 04:30 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,866
NM_Trout: #1. I use a 6'-6" "Bait Casting Rod,...
NM_Trout: #1. I use a 6'-6" "Bait Casting Rod, Abu Garcia Ambassadeur Reel & Power Pro 'Depth-Hunter' braided 15# metered line". #2. Once I choose a plug to pull that free dives to the 10'-20' depth...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-11-2023, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 43
Views: 5,866
LongLining for Multie Species
Due to 20+ seasons of exclusively "LongLining" around the many Ontario Islands of "Lake of the Woods", I can not say that I specifically hunt for "Walleyes" only! My times on LOTW pulling plugs has...
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Forum: General Discussion
11-16-2023, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,607
Vinyl Mildew Stain Remover
#1. I finally found a "Vinyl Mildew" remover product that really worked for me & my 22 year old 2001/Lund/1800 Pro-V Tiller. #2. The product is: "Marine 31
Mildew Stain Remover Gel" & "Marine 31...
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Forum: Boats
11-11-2023, 07:46 AM
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Replies: 123
Views: 35,513
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Forum: General Discussion
09-25-2023, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,296
How to find the reports
Dave & All: One must go to my personal profile. Ask for "John L. Hecklsmiller" & his personal profile page. Under my profile. there is a link to my "Social Group of "Fans of LOTW USA & Canada".
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Forum: General Discussion
09-25-2023, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,296
For the "Fans Of LOTW USA & Canada"
For those of interest, I have posted my 2023 season's closing comments under the John L. Hecklsmiller's Social Group: "Fans of LOTW USA & Canada".
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Forum: General Discussion
05-10-2023, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 121
Views: 28,586
Yes, I'm Lucky
Here is my story & I'm sticking to it: #1. I was a registered "Civil Engineer" by profession & had 30 years in the Consulting & Construction Industry as a P.E. #2. Served 4 years as an enlisted Navy...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-09-2023, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 121
Views: 28,586
Retired @ 62
I retired @ 51 & took Social Security @ 62 & am now 76. Since 2000, I have been fortunate to: "Live the Dream on LOTW" from May to Oct.//23rd season starts May 21!
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Forum: Canada
02-19-2023, 10:01 AM
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Replies: 194
Views: 49,053
May of '23=23rd season LOTW S. Shore
Hopefully by May 7th, 2023 will be the beginning of our 23rd season on the South Shore of LOTW, out of "Bostic Creek" leading to the "Morris Point Gap".
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Forum: Canada
02-18-2023, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 11,048
The "Minnesota" side of LOTW
In the last 4-5 open water Minnesota seasons it has lost its Trophy-Walley population, in my opinion! The 13"-14" Walleye species have become the prevelant daily catch! A special daily catch of...
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