Forum: Boats
05-25-2016, 07:01 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,152
Screws backing out
I had a lot of problems with my Crestliner floor backing out screws. Eventually i had to go with a screw one size larger into the wooden floor. That seemed to work. But I have to say I still have 4...
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Forum: Motors and Props
05-20-2016, 09:25 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,029
Engine Hours
Middleton, I couldn't figure out the blinking light on the rev limit lamp so i took it to a Evinrude/Johnson dealer. They checked it and told me i had 430 hours on the engine. I guess that's not too...
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Forum: Motors and Props
05-15-2016, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,029
Engine Hours?
Guys, how do i determine how many engine hours are on my 2004 115 4-stroke Johnson? Do i have to take it to a dealer or is there a gauge on the engine somewhere that i should look for?
thanks., ...
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Forum: Boats
11-10-2015, 11:14 AM
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Replies: 14
Views: 2,630
Spiders
Use Ortho Home Defense. I fought spiders for years on the dock, on the canopy, on the lift, all over the inside of the canopy and boat. Spray the proper concentration of Ortho every few weeks and you...
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Forum: General Discussion
04-19-2014, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,898
Powdered Alcohol
interesting new product. Might be a good use for Canadian fly-ins where you are weight restricted. Take your alcohol along in a powder. backpacking or canoe trips?? take along powdered alcohol. Great...
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Forum: Canada
04-19-2014, 10:13 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 4,221
Powdered Alcohol-for fly-ins
Anyone hear about this? Its powdered alcohol which should be available fall of 2014. Yes, college students will abuse it but I thought it would be great for us fishermen to use in Canada. Those...
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Forum: Electronics
07-24-2013, 10:30 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,016
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Forum: Electronics
07-24-2013, 10:02 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,016
iFinder H20c replacement
I had a handheld GPS - the iFInder H20c color from Lowrance. I was using a Lakemaster Minnesota chip in it. I loved this little GPS. I gave it to my brother for a b-day present and was going to buy...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-08-2013, 06:10 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 900
Any Good Namakan Maps?
Hi,
I will be fishing Namakan for the first time this summer and was wondering if anyone knows where to get a good map of the western end of that lake. I have a Fishing Hot Spots map of Kabetogama,...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-20-2012, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,122
Spiders
Morton, read the label. Ortho Home defense is extremely toxin to fish and marine invertebrates. It is not to be used anywhere near water and certainly not on a dock and boat lift. The drift will...
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Forum: General Discussion
09-19-2012, 06:33 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 3,122
Boatlift Spiders
Need some suggestions. This is the first year i was able to leave my boat on the boat lift when i left the lake. If i was gone for more then 3 days the spiders took over and infested the lift, boat,...
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Forum: Boats
05-24-2012, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,848
Cresltiner deck screws
thanks for the replies you guys. I was going fishing today but the weather is too violent. So i will get some slightly larger screws and work on my decking in the garage.
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Forum: Boats
05-23-2012, 09:52 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,848
Crestliner decking screws
On my crestliner some of the decking screws have backed out and when i tighten them in again they will not get tight. I imagine they work their way loose over time due to normal vibrations. What is...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-01-2011, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 847
battery charging
Rew, I think I will try it for 30 minutes and see what i get. It shouldnt need more then that. I will watch it carefully.
thanks.
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Forum: General Discussion
12-01-2011, 08:32 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 847
Battery Charging Question?
Hi Guys, need some advice. I removed the battery from my lawn tractor for the season. I checked it and it needs a charge. Can i use my battery charger on this small lawn and garden tractor battery?...
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Forum: Canada
07-24-2010, 07:54 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,329
Onaway Lodge
Steve,
Just got back from Onaway Lodge last night. Somewhat slow fishing on Friday and Saturday but it really picked up as the week moved along. Had several incredible days on Tues, Wed and Thurs...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-10-2010, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,754
Guys, thanks for all the advice. I will go get...
Guys, thanks for all the advice. I will go get some thick gloves today. The concensus seems to be to leave that Pike in the water. I am also thinking about remving one of the set of trebles on my...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-07-2010, 11:13 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,754
Bigstick,
I agree with you. I bought a...
Bigstick,
I agree with you. I bought a Boca-grip thinking it would solve my problems with the occasional big pike hook removal. It did not. The Boca-grip works fine for walleye, bass, salmon, carp...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-07-2010, 09:21 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,754
Northern Pike Release ?
Scenario- you are out on Mille Lacs, or LOW fishing walleye with cranks. But suddenly a BIG Pike slams your treble hooked bait and now you have a problem. Your net is just fine for any walleye, but...
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Forum: Strictly Fishing
04-11-2010, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 977
Solar lights
Well I dont have a good suggestion since i have tried 3 different types over the last few years. They all suck. Bought some from Home Depot, Menards and Wal-Mart. The big problem is they dont last....
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Forum: Canada
04-05-2010, 07:28 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,011
Lac Seul
Hey CI-Guy,
check out Onaway Lodge. Can't go wrong there. The best camp boats I have ever seen.
http://www.onawaylodge.com/
Friendly owners and easy to get to. Might be full but send them an...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-09-2010, 04:02 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 6,796
BiFocal Sunglasses
Can anyone recommend a moderately priced ($40-$60) good pair of polarized, bi-focal sunglasses? I need the correction to tie my line, make knots and other close up things while I am fishing. I found...
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Forum: General Discussion
02-25-2010, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 95
Views: 7,917
snoring
My snoring was so loud my wife retreated to the other bedroom years ago. We could never share a hotel room together becasue even with 2 beds she couldn't stand the noise. We avoided taking vacations...
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Forum: Canada
02-11-2010, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 2,650
Gulp alive
I have tried cutting a small slit in the top seal but the darn containers still leak. No matter how careful you are with them, they eventually leak. Tupperware might work better. I will have to try...
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Forum: Canada
12-30-2009, 02:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,697
Navionics Canada
Does this chip cover Lac Seul? And if so, what do you think of the accuracy of the maps?
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