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Thank you all for your posting opinions. I expected to get some harsh comments.....this is good so far.
Appreciate DaleW taking the time to post all his knowledge icw leaders and such. Good info...

What is the purpose or reason for a leader and then tippet?

My 8wt furled leaders looks just as visible as the fly line.....with a 2' tippet?

Why don't I just tie 2' tippet to my fly line?
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I appreciate all the feedback. Thank you one and all for the comments. I like your vaccination message Rainbowchaser. I agree.
I'll have 3 modes of transportation on a 14' Starcraft aluminum boat. I...

I have been told one can cut the shaft size down. Now I see mine at the head looks like it simply has a bolt thru it to mount the head. So I guess I can remove the head and cut it to the size I...

Some website said get a minimum 105ah battery as a "minimum". Ok at 52a draw that would run about 2 hours at top speed. But man a 105a is so heavy.....
Does anyone have an idea of how much Amp Hour...

I a pleased with the Minn Kota trolling motor I bought. I bought a 55lb thrust 52" shaft Pontoon model reconditioned. 3 year warranty for $45. Oh...motor $379. 3 year replacement or repair starting...

Just fyi I think my Fishing Buddy 4200 is going to work for me.
jim

I appreciate your comments. I guess I am a bit anal about things. I do not need all the bells and whistles. But I always search to get what seems to be the best one.....in a given price range.
The...

What I been thinking is I want as much power as I can get with a 12v battery....which seems to be 55 max.
But shaft....?....I could get 52 or 54 inch and cut down to be a good size?
Can't make it...

I can work with wires ok. I am not sure it is possible for ME to cut down the shaft and refit it to be still good to the head.....or motor. I suppose the best place to cut it shorter is at the head. ...

I have another question. I wish to equip my very very old boat I am trying to bring back to life....uh.....14' Starcraft deep v.....sorta.

I have read to measure the distance from the top of the...

Hello,
I have been away for a long time. Don't know if this topic is ever covered.

I would like opinions on Fish Finders on the current market. I read top ten and best reviews and all that...

I am in the market for a 14-16' fishing boat. I had a 14' shallow v hull and it was far too tippy. I went to a couple of big lakes here and the wind and waves were just too much for my boat so I sold...

Thanks. Don't know why I didn't think of that. Toothbrush and Dawn....or acetone...or alcohol....etc
tks mucho

I found the Tim Flager video of using plunger style hackle pliers to do the Davey and Improved/Double Davey knot....really simple. oh....on Trout Unlimited....
Thank you very much.

jim

Wow! Davey and Improved Davey very interesting.

thanks

Hello all you good people.

uh....my Loon UV glue cap came off my tube in my vest pocket and wet it so bad....entire tube now empty.

How can I clean this out? It is messy and gooey. Don't want...

Thank you John and Philly. Actually thank all of you for posting info on here. It has helped me a lot. I just woke up to the old familiar clinch knot.....tks to you guys. With the Jam Knot there is...

I appreciate the information John and Tig. I did not say my question correctly. I mis-spoke.....I am trying to tie the fluro to a very small swivel. I am finding it quite difficult because the swivel...

Wow what good info. Tks to all of you. Planet trout....tks for that link.... a ton of great information. I am going to try the San Diego Jam knot. I am curious about it. Some videos show it as one...

Hello,
I am trying to use flurocarbon. I hear/see many things that say the normal knots do not work with flurocarbon. Could someone pls advise me an some knots that supposedly DO work with...

Steve....thank you greatly for this post. I have been having trouble with my right wrist.....fly rod casting wrist. I am very seriously going to learn to fly cast with my left arm and wrist. The...

This is such a wonderful site. Tremendous amount of info.

Why in the world are so many people NOT becoming members but visit the site regularly?

Seems strange to me. Becoming a member is so...

Wow.....several very positive reviews for the Hummingbird Helix 5 SI With Side Imaging....and GPS Model 40964-40-1
I copy pasted and saved just for reference. How in the world is one supposed to...

I use Silicone Water-Guard in a 13.125 ounce spray can with an orange top that says 50%....from wal mart. I just spray enough into a can and soak the leader overnight and hang out to dry. Been...