Forum: General Discussion
04-12-2024, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 455
Wisconsin Fox River Advice & Help
We did get our limit on the first day and released everything on the second day.
I caught my personal best Walleye on this trip at 7 lbs.
Rest assured there are plenty of fish in the DR - I was...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-12-2024, 04:39 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 455
Wisconsin Fox River Advice & Help
Just came back from s successful trip at the Detroit River out of Windsor, Ontario.
Got me thinking perhaps I'd have similar luck on the Fox River out of Green Bay.
I have never fished the Fox...
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Forum: Canada
04-01-2024, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 68
Views: 7,091
Outpost gear - Things that make/break a trip
Deck of cards and note pad & pen for games like Rummy
Book to read at night
One guy in our group brings along a medium size spring clip to attach a plastic soda cup or jar on the side of the camp...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-28-2024, 03:18 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 283
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Forum: General Discussion
03-20-2024, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 37
Views: 2,874
Changing Times
For those of us who went to these outdoors shows in the past and really enjoyed / loved them, it's sad to see what the shows are like now.
Reminds me of what Mr Rodgers - the kids' television star...
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Forum: Canada
03-20-2024, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 2,376
First lure in Canada
Has to be a red & white Dardevele. Still use these to this day.
I do enjoy throwing a #5 Mepps - silver blade & white tail. I've had really solid hits on this lure - even from "hammer...
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Forum: Boats
03-20-2024, 10:29 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,697
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Forum: Boats
03-20-2024, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 323
Views: 135,795
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Forum: General Discussion
03-20-2024, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 51
Views: 4,435
Unusual wildlife sightings
This might not be unusual to others, but I saw a beautiful Fischer crossing the road by my house last week. First time I ever saw one - has to look it up on the computer to identify the animal.
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Forum: Boats
03-17-2024, 08:04 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 451
Rod Tube
My boat comes with "rocket launchers" - three on each side of the boat by the windshield.
I wish the boat came with rod holders that go underneath the front area of the boat - accessed through door...
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Forum: Boats
03-15-2024, 03:59 AM
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Replies: 34
Views: 2,611
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Forum: General Discussion
03-06-2024, 03:29 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,062
Track system for rod holders
Look at a brand called Railblaza. I have yet to buy any of their products but will test one product for fit on my boat before I additional products.
Good product reviews on the web and prices are a...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-03-2024, 04:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,362
pappy van winkle
I worked for several years - part time - at a very well known liquor store chain in the Chicago area. High allocated items like Pappy were very hard to get even at a high volume store - we never how...
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Forum: Canada
02-29-2024, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 617
Sport/Fishing shows left this year?
Not sure where you live, but I second the suggestion to go to the Minneapolis show.
I have been to several of these shows and the MN show is in - my opinion - the best of all listed.
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Forum: Boats
02-29-2024, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 5,398
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Forum: General Discussion
02-24-2024, 04:11 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 3,942
Temu
I have purchased a few items off of the Temu site.
No problems to report on either the items or billing.
Prices were just to good to not take advantage of.
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Forum: Boats
02-23-2024, 04:04 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 678
windshield wiper - do you have one on your boat ?
Windshield wipers - driver's side - was a standard feature on my boat. Ordered a second one for the copilot's side. It's a very nice to have these as it helps me drive the boat safely when the lake...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-16-2024, 09:03 AM
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Replies: 30
Views: 4,573
Only limited time left ---
Apologize to the wife for dumb stuff I've done over the years.
Make sure my finances are in order and try my best to help one of my kids that is need of "extra help".
Make several more trips to...
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Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles
02-14-2024, 11:07 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Boat Travel Covers
That's true - didn't see too many on the drive up to Canada or on Lac Seul.
Ended up repowering to a 60 hp Yamaha and eventually sold it to a lodge owner. Started to leak and the transom was bad....
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Forum: Boats
02-12-2024, 07:28 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 2,311
Boarding Ladder
Interesting post & comments.
My boat came with a boarding ladder and swim platform.
Comes in quite handy when I take people tubing. Now the people that go tubing are young adults in very good...
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Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles
02-12-2024, 03:54 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,105
Boat Travel Covers
Our first boat was a Lund Predator - 1988. We bought a cover from Cabela's so it wasn't a custom cover. Honestly we had more issues with the cover fraying & tearing on long rides to Canada than with...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-08-2024, 04:10 PM
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Replies: 36
Views: 4,498
Met your hero
In 1971, I was in 8th grade and our school soccer team had a chance to meet and eat dinner with NHL legend Bobby Hull. It was a pretty heady experience for me as I was / am a huge Blackhawks fan....
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Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles
02-04-2024, 03:53 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,932
Tonneau Cover Suggestions
As I live in northern Wisconsin, I'll follow your advice. I read online that the aluminum panels can be dented by hail. Have only had one hail storm up here. Now acorns - that's another issue!!
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Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles
02-03-2024, 05:08 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,932
Tonneau Cover Suggestions
I've seen one or two of these up where I live and am very impressed with these. Look almost indestructible. Appreciate the email but I'm afraid these are just too much $ for my budget.
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Forum: Trailers and Tow Vehicles
02-03-2024, 04:28 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,932
Tonneau Cover Suggestions
I own a 2018 F-150 and the roll up tonneau cover will need to be replaced.
Thinking a hard cover will be more durable - folding hard panels to be specific.
In researching these style of covers, I...
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