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    When side imaging came out it was out of reach...

    When side imaging came out it was out of reach for me financially. Then along came the helix series in 2015 and the 5” inch units got me playing ball, still didn’t have down or side imaging but I now...
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    I had a 25 tempest from when I had a 175 and...

    I had a 25 tempest from when I had a 175 and could turn it to 5300 @ 61 on the 150, quick and good lift but I sold it.

    It does sound like you need to have the prop looked at. Good luck and let us...
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    I never tried a fury but always wanted to. You...

    I never tried a fury but always wanted to. You may need to drop motor a bit. Is prop clean? I run 57 loaded with a 23 tempest. 58-60 if my prop is in perfect shape. 3.5” ptp. How much weight is in...
  4. Thread: Boat mph

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    My boat touched 70 once when I had the 175, but...

    My boat touched 70 once when I had the 175, but that was not everyday real world. Still really good for what it is. Now days I’m extremely happy when it hits 59-60 with just me, 150 hp. It just...
  5. Thread: Rain gear

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    I keep a cheaper set of frog toggs in the boat in...

    I keep a cheaper set of frog toggs in the boat in a dry bag. My Gill insulated set stays hung up in my closet. I will wear it on days I need it and just throw it in a compartment if I don’t need it....
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    I like Kastking, Strike King and Renegade “IKE”...

    I like Kastking, Strike King and Renegade “IKE” from Walmart. Keep a pair in each vehicle, 2 pair in boat, one in my co angler bag, one in my bank fishing bag.
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    You are going to get a lot of answers and none of...

    You are going to get a lot of answers and none of them wrong. BBS is good stuff that I know! Buddy swears by pro tec.

    Since wetsanding my boat 4 years ago all I use now is turtle wax hybrid...
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    I thought lamiglass made some of those, no? For...

    I thought lamiglass made some of those, no? For some reason I remember that from bfhp.
  9. In the truck I’ll crank it up a bit for a couple...

    In the truck I’ll crank it up a bit for a couple songs and the turn it down, but nothing in particular. If it’s a long drive by myself I’ll listen to a podcast. In the boat I don’t listen to music...
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    Are you certain the bottom isn’t exactly how you...

    Are you certain the bottom isn’t exactly how you see it on your screen? In two feet of water if I’m idling along and my graph looks like that, I look down and sure enough the bottom represents that...
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    2 boxes. I use a Gamakatsu 3600 thin foam box for...

    2 boxes. I use a Gamakatsu 3600 thin foam box for finesse/trebles, drop shot stuff. I use a Plano edge terminal 3600 for Texas rigging. I had it all In one box and it was a bit crowded. That being...
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    I think those Quantum’s were like the old Rich...

    I think those Quantum’s were like the old Rich Forhan rods. I think a company called spiralite makes some like that. I do not have any, so sorry to not be of more help. I do have a Tour model from...
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    Favorite snack on the water are goldfish crackers...

    Favorite snack on the water are goldfish crackers haha, I try to not eat too many of those these days though.



    Adult (homemade) lunchables. I eat my usual breakfast with coffee. The lunchable...
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    As suggested by Leon, start at 4” and go up from...

    As suggested by Leon, start at 4” and go up from there. Keep an eye on rpm, you may find you need a 25 tempest. A tempest runs well on that hull.
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    I’ve got some $40 Lews and Berkley rods on the...

    I’ve got some $40 Lews and Berkley rods on the low end and St Croix legend tournaments at about $300 on the high end. There is a difference but not a $260 difference. I’d never pay more that $200 I...
  16. Thread: Metal Works

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    Short answer: Bosch hss on Amazon * use...

    Short answer: Bosch hss on Amazon

    * use actual tap magic/cutting oil
    * use pilot drills and drill slow to slowish. Faster isn’t better with steel usually

    We use Applied MSS industrial at...
  17. Thread: trika rods

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    I know what you mean. Not earth shattering but my...

    I know what you mean. Not earth shattering but my $40 Lews Hank Parker 7’ MH rods weigh 4.3oz. I know the 7’3” MH SC Victory is around 3.7. The one Trika I held felt nice, and well balanced but I too...
  18. I put an led kit in a mag lite D cell and it’s...

    I put an led kit in a mag lite D cell and it’s bright.

    For a good inexpensive light I’d recommend mag led AAA or one of the rechargeable Streamlights.
  19. Thread: Coffee brand?

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    8-o’clock whole bean, French pressed

    8-o’clock whole bean, French pressed
  20. Sold to bbcman, please delete

    Sold to bbcman, please delete
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    Sold to Rbm18, please delete.

    Sold to Rbm18, please delete.
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    Shimano SLX MGL 70xg

    Shimano SLX MGL70xg. This is a JDM model. Love these reels, have a bunch just downsizing to less gear. Mechanical 9/10. Cosmetically 9/10.

    $80 shipped.

    PayPal only
  23. 50lb Daiwa J braid grand moss green 300yds

    New in box never opened/used Daiwa j braid grand in 50lb, moss green, 300yds.

    $20 shipped
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    It’s just a rubberized foam Matt from Walmart....

    It’s just a rubberized foam Matt from Walmart. Just cut it to fit.
  25. Thread: Soft lids

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    I replaced my lids 4 years ago from Ranger and...

    I replaced my lids 4 years ago from Ranger and the foam they use compared to 24 years ago is a lot different. Denser foam and heavier. My old lids had like soft green foam like what is used in fake...
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