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Forum: General Discussion 06-11-2022, 11:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,128
Posted By walleyefan9
Thanks, everyone, for the great input.

Thanks, everyone, for the great input.
Forum: General Discussion 06-10-2022, 08:28 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,128
Posted By walleyefan9
Help positioning rod holders.

I've been fishing walleye for close to 40 years now, but until just now, never gave trolling a 2nd though. I've always been a jig fisherman, but I'm trying to lighten up in my senior years.

I...
Forum: General Discussion 06-10-2022, 08:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,649
Posted By walleyefan9
Glad to hear you had a memorable time. My father...

Glad to hear you had a memorable time. My father doesn't fish, but my wife's father did, and we had an absolute memorable trip to Lake Erie like no other back in 1989. He's been gone 18 years now,...
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 06-06-2022, 11:18 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 975
Posted By walleyefan9
I am currently struggling mightily with this...

I am currently struggling mightily with this problem. I bought the self centering 12" roller, but the way my Shorelander is rigged from the manufacturer, the cross member of my trailer are too far...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 06-06-2022, 11:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,323
Posted By walleyefan9
My local bait shop/fishing store is a family...

My local bait shop/fishing store is a family owned business. He lives in the area, and he's a helluva nice guy. I buy from him, knowing I can get a better deal on St. Croix rods online. It's not...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 06-06-2022, 11:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,339
Posted By walleyefan9
My favorite rod is my St. Croix Legend Elite,...

My favorite rod is my St. Croix Legend Elite, 7'2", fast action. I mostly fish for walleye and smallies. I wouldn't want it to be my dedicated rod for big northern or musky, though. I had...
Forum: General Discussion 06-06-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,346
Posted By walleyefan9
Another vote for welding gloves. They're...

Another vote for welding gloves. They're perfect. I grill or smoke meat almost every single night. It's an obsession. I frequently am running the smoker for a large gathering of our entire family...
Forum: General Discussion 06-06-2022, 10:56 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,797
Posted By walleyefan9
I guess "quiet" is a relative term. I fish the...

I guess "quiet" is a relative term. I fish the Hayward area when I'm sick and tired of the hustle and bustle of the St. Germain/Eagle River area, which gets a LOT more tourist traffic. I think a...
Forum: Boats 10-08-2021, 05:57 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 28,280
Posted By walleyefan9
I hope your transom job goes smoothly, whether...

I hope your transom job goes smoothly, whether you hire it out or do it yourself. I've personally done 2 transoms in my lifetime. Once in a Lund, and once in a fiberglass bass boat.

I'm a custom...
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 09-23-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,183
Posted By walleyefan9
Thanks and thanks, and if you do see a good...

Thanks and thanks, and if you do see a good candidate, let me know. I appreciate it.
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 09-22-2021, 10:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,183
Posted By walleyefan9
Not interested in investing that kind of money in...

Not interested in investing that kind of money in a trailer I'm replacing. I want a dual axle trailer, because I drive long distances to fish........
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 09-21-2021, 07:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,183
Posted By walleyefan9
I'm way past worrying about getting fired up over...

I'm way past worrying about getting fired up over other peoples opinions. No worries. We all like what we like. I've owned boats since I was 20, and I'm 57 now. My very first boat had a...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 09-21-2021, 07:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,149
Posted By walleyefan9
To complete this thread for anyone reading in the...

To complete this thread for anyone reading in the future, I used 12 lb. suffix mono backer, and 5 colors of advanced 18 lb. lead core (Suffix 832) on both of my CW203D reels. It took 200 feet of...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 09-20-2021, 10:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,149
Posted By walleyefan9
Well, after trying for 2 hours (I kid you not) to...

Well, after trying for 2 hours (I kid you not) to thread 12 lb. backer mono through the sheath of the leadcore, with 6" of lead removed, I gave up and tied a double uni knot. I hope it works, or...
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 09-19-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,079
Posted By walleyefan9
I've been checking daily, and have seen these. ...

I've been checking daily, and have seen these. Thanks.

I have a line on a Trailmaster dual axle bunk trailer, and am waiting on the seller to get a title for it. I live in Illinois, and we...
Forum: Strictly Fishing 09-17-2021, 05:22 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,149
Posted By walleyefan9
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I was planning...

Thanks for the reply.

Yes, I was planning on using the same knot to tie on the backer, and to tie on a 10' leader of fluorocarbon.

Thanks.
Forum: Strictly Fishing 09-17-2021, 02:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,149
Posted By walleyefan9
Suffix 832 Advanced lead core and Okuma CW203D

To make a long story short, I had to order an Okuma CW 303D line counter reel, as nobody around here (3 different stores) had any Okuma CW reels in stock, other than the 500 series.

I fish...
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 09-11-2021, 08:32 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,183
Posted By walleyefan9
I tried several positions of backing in depth (is...

I tried several positions of backing in depth (is that a term? it is now.....), and none of them allowed the boat to center itself up, from 1/3 in, to 1/2 in, to 2/3 in. Nothing worked. I just...
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 09-11-2021, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,183
Posted By walleyefan9
REW So, an interesting discovery this...

REW

So, an interesting discovery this morning. I went out to measure the cross braces so I could order the correct u-bolts to fit. Sourcing hardware around here is quite difficult.

This...
Forum: Electronics 09-10-2021, 10:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,607
Posted By walleyefan9
I ordered everything before these responses were...

I ordered everything before these responses were posted.

2 Helix 10's, Gen4, Mega SI for both. I fish at the bow, and there's no way I was going to only have 2D sonar, and I didn't want to be...
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 09-10-2021, 04:41 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,183
Posted By walleyefan9
REW Thanks for the very detailed...

REW

Thanks for the very detailed description. I appreciate it greatly. I'm going to follow your directions to a T.

Everyone else, thanks for responding. If you read my initial post, you'll...
Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles 09-10-2021, 11:34 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,183
Posted By walleyefan9
Shorelander trailer loading issues help

I'm in the process of trying to work out the kinds on this 1997 Shorelander single axle roller trailer. The boat is a 1997 Lund 1900 Pro V. I took the boat out for the first time yesterday. Love...
Forum: Boats 08-28-2021, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,366
Posted By walleyefan9
If you have quality tires on the trailer, it's...

If you have quality tires on the trailer, it's not the tires that you have to worry about. It's the trailer hub and bearings.

Every trailer is different, but a lot of these trailer...
Forum: Boats 08-28-2021, 12:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,366
Posted By walleyefan9
Goodyear Endurance tires. Made in the USA. Best...

Goodyear Endurance tires. Made in the USA. Best trailer tires on the market up to 10 ply.

I have them on 5 different trailers with ZERO issues. Up until getting them 2 years ago, I was...
Forum: Motors and Props 08-27-2021, 02:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 975
Posted By walleyefan9
Burr Thanks for your input. I was leaning...

Burr

Thanks for your input. I was leaning heavily towards a Rev 4, and you kicked me over the edge. I think a 19P would be a good pitch, because the recommended aluminum size is 21 (on the boat...
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