Carpet Bagger 
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 11:53:00
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No Never changed the exhaust manifold elbows...When I redid the heads though we did pull off the intake and manifolds and risers, all in great shape.
Never changed the circulating pump on the engine, just always replaced my impeller pickup on the outdrive every 2-3 years and always winterized properly. Never had a problem...
Trim Tabs are made by Boat Leveler I put on a new pump 2 years ago and they operate as they should.
As I have said, Ive fished many days in 2-4s and 3-5s and made it safely back to the dock never felt threatened or worried. You arent going to be able to go 20mph in that kind of weather, but there is enough weight, engine, and security to get you out and back safely.
Motor and lower unit are always bathed in fully synthetic oils. I use good filters and change once a season and constantly check fluid levels.
Started the boat last weekend for a guy...Hasnt been run in 3 weeks...pumped the throttle 2 times and turned the key and it started right up...With a 4 or 2 stroke kicker added to the bracket you couldnt ask for a more economical way to fish comfortably...even in the snotty stuff.
CB I never thought I'd say this, but I love my Sport-Craft!
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bulldog1
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 12:01:36
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Buy it Slick, you know you want to......
(That wasn't me, it was the little voice in the back of your head)
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BIGSLICK
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 12:20:12
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Yeah...that was the voice in the back of my head alright...Then my wife's voice came on the other shoulder and said "What the hell are you gonna do with 2 boats now".....
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pxatim
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 12:27:58
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ORIGINAL: BIGSLICK
Yeah...that was the voice in the back of my head alright...Then my wife's voice came on the other shoulder and said "What the hell are you gonna do with 2 boats now".....
Solution... Sell your boat... give the money to your wife 
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BIGSLICK
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 14:10:29
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ORIGINAL: pxatim
Solution...
Sell your boat... give the money to your wife
That's a lose lose situation for me....I lose my boat and my money invested...Have you experienced this before?
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Carpet Bagger
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 15:03:32
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...Yea Im experienceing it right now...lol if you want a bigger boat you probaly have to take a little hit on the one you own...
CB I never thought I'd say this, but I love my Sport-Craft!
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Ironhed
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 15:20:50
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ORIGINAL: BIGSLICK
ORIGINAL: Ironhed
So, can you run jigs, spinner rigs, bladebaits, etc. off of jets?
Ironhed
Yup....I usually run spoons or harnesses....This past weekend I was running a renowski rattler off of it since they can't dive that deep by themselves.
Is a "renowski rattler" a spoon or a harness? Are they available in the local baitshops? Ironhed
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Raab
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 15:26:00
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sure are Cap...
go to Poor richards, you know, the one that pimps Buckets charters...
They have a full selection of spoon/harness combos.
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Raab
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 15:27:07
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Bigslick, you know your stuff... I'm impressed 
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Carpet Bagger
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 15:27:08
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Ironhead,
Ive been told to contact you about renosky lures....did i get the proper information?
CB I never thought I'd say this, but I love my Sport-Craft!
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Raab
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 15:30:36
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ORIGINAL: Carpet Bagger
Ironhead,
Ive been told to contact you about renosky lures....did i get the proper information?
Carpet please grow a set already......
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BIGSLICK
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 16:04:26
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Ironhead/CB.. This is a Renosky Rattler..Stick bait with Holographics with ball bearings inside that (Rattle) when lure is in action. Works well pulled behind dipsies or Jets...Does not dive more that 3ft on it's own... 
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Stillhead
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 16:10:24
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LOL Hey what kind of bobbin do yinz guyz use when perch fishing? Anyone know where I can get some mini flew flews? I'm on a boat.
post edited by Stillhead - 2009/07/07 16:11:24
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Carpet Bagger
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 16:19:20
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I have a bunch of renosky lures...i run them off the lead core rods....
Best colors always wonderbread and rainbow trout for me...backordered for months though when you try to get em..
CB I never thought I'd say this, but I love my Sport-Craft!
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BIGSLICK
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 16:22:38
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Yup...Wonderbread and Firetiger worked good last weekend...Lead core will work just the same as a diver...More line out but???
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Stillhead
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 16:27:31
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I tried leadcore..... my bobbin kept sinkin'.... 
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Raab
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 17:04:59
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slick, you ever put half a nightcrawler on those?
works even better.
Those lures are identical to the basic Bombers, just flashier people catching colors.
They do work though.
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BIGSLICK
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 17:10:22
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ORIGINAL: Raab
slick, you ever put half a nightcrawler on those?
works even better.
Those lures are identical to the basic Bombers, just flashier people catching colors.
They do work though.
No...Have to try that...Probably attract more farm animals though??? Bomber long A in the mother of pearl is ON FIRE!!!!!
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HELMUT
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 17:13:56
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Raab, are you going to fish the EPSFA Pro/Am in August?
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Raab
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 17:28:01
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no......... waste of time for me, I'm lucky to catch one walleye a trip....... 
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HELMUT
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 17:58:47
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"no.........
waste of time for me, I'm lucky to catch one walleye a trip......."
Ok fair enough
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 17:59:50
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Bigslick, are you going to fish the Pro/Am in August?
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BIGSLICK
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 18:44:45
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ORIGINAL: HELMUT
Bigslick, are you going to fish the Pro/Am in August?
No, I don't catch any walleyes a trip.....
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 19:18:13
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ORIGINAL: Carpet Bagger
Finished up the boat on Friday, Rod Holders Mounted, Fresh coat of bottom paint...
Launched the boat Saturday mid morning...drove around Conneaut harbor...Shaft spinning straight...Boat running as it should...Ventured out of the harbor to see how it liked the 2-3's literally mowed them right down...VERY IMPRESSED! Drop the tabs to the floor get that bow digging rev her up to 3500rpm and your going 25mph right through 3ft waves...
Ran around in tight dropped the kicker...Runs beautifully...EASILY trolls the boat up to 4mph...Turned right into the chop with the kicker no problem making turns or heading back through them with the 9.9 Honda...
Sunday perch fished with just my dad...60 perch in 72ft of water fast and furious...Windlass is the Cat's ****...
Lake was flat Sunday brought her in WIDE OPEN THROTTLE 35mph (on GPS) 4500rpms....On Saturday didnt really get the trim needed but with 4 of us on board we were doing 30mph with ease...Not too bad for a 28ft boat...
PAIN IN THE****TO DOCK...very tight quarters for a single inboard at Conneaut...lol so far Im 2 for 2 not wrecking into anyone...
I have one more little piece of exhaust hose to replace and trying to get my planer boards setup......
I stole this boat...Ill admit it now...We had some issues to fix, but all seems to be in good working order...
Im ready to walleye fish now....
hoo kares LOL
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 20:25:33
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"No, I don't catch any walleyes a trip....."
"no.........
waste of time for me, I'm lucky to catch one walleye a trip......."
Cmon Raab and Bigslick! Under both of your names it says your expert anglers with four stars underneath it! Its a good time and get to meet a lot of great people. I think you guys should give it a try.
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HELMUT
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 21:07:18
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"Ironhead,
Ive been told to contact you about renosky lures....did i get the proper information?"
Yes you got the correct information CB.
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 21:18:45
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My friend caught a trout, trolling a woolybugger. Can you troll them off boards, behind a jet.
PleeZe hEpl eYe neEd 2 nO.
Get Informed, Get Involved, And Make A Difference. Step Up, or Step Aside The next time you say "Somebody should do something", remember that YOU are somebody. GL
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 21:42:03
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ORIGINAL: spoonchucker
My friend caught a trout, trolling a woolybugger. Can you troll them off boards, behind a jet.
PleeZe hEpl eYe neEd 2 nO.
Sure can.....That's what I use when I am sheaphead fishing!!!
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BIGSLICK
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/07 21:45:01
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ORIGINAL: HELMUT
"No, I don't catch any walleyes a trip....."
"no.........
waste of time for me, I'm lucky to catch one walleye a trip......."
Cmon Raab and Bigslick! Under both of your names it says your expert anglers with four stars underneath it! Its a good time and get to meet a lot of great people. I think you guys should give it a try.
1. Don't want to tournament fish...In august it's basically who get's lucky enough to pull the biggest fish...Usually not a matter of how many, unless the lake is crap...2. Don't have a team. Got some buddies but they suk at rigging and netting...No offense to them....
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RE: Im In the Water!!
2009/07/08 05:32:06
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