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    Heron Lake, New Mexico

    Last weekend I went Kokanee Salmon fishing at one of my favorite NM lakes. I thought I'd share a few pics: My ol' fishing boat: '81 Sears Gamefisher Trolling: The stove: The light: A nice Coleman night: My catch, 6 nice Kokanee Salmon: A good time to be had!! Mike
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    1984 Evinrude 9.9 Sparkplug--L77JC4 or QL77JC4

    Hello, I was looking in my owners manual for the proper sparkplug for my outboard. The manual states-QL77JC4. I found a sparkplug#L77JC4. Does it make a difference if the sparkplug used is a QL or L sparkplug? I greatly appreciate any information. Thanks, Mike
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    Wunderboner tool for removing fish spine

    Has anyone ever used this? If so, does it actually work? Thanks!!
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    Blown rear seals

    Is it necessary to replace blown seals right away or can I get away with holding off as long as I keep checking the grease level in the bearing buddies? Is the only concern with a blown seal is that water can get into the backside of the hub? Thanks!
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    cleated vs. felt soles on hip waders

    I'm looking at getting a pair of hip waders with the boot foot. I need advice on cleated and felt soles. Thanks!!
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    Trailer tire question

    Hey everyone!! I got a new tire mounted on my rim today. I came home and put it on my trailer. I then noticed that it is a "C" tire and my other one is a "B" tire. The tires are the same size, but the "C" tire max air pressure is 90 psi and the "B" is 60 psi. The wife says to "stop worrying...
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    Walmart Everstart trolling marine battery concerns

    Hey everyone, hope your summer is going well!! I had the above battery (maintainance free) for 2 years and used it with my trolling motor. In June it did not hold the charge as long 2 hours vs. 5 -6 hours, so I returned it for the same battery. Now they have the kind that you add water to...
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    Motorguide T-34 prop pin replacement help

    Hello, I lost the prop pin to my trolling motor and was wondering if anyone had information on where I could get another one or what else can be used to fix the problem. Any information is always greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!
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    Northern Pike techniques/steel leader question

    Hey everyone-- I'm venturing out to Springer Lake in New Mexico to catch pike this week. I've never fished for these before and was hoping for techniques, baits, lures,etc. I've also never used steel leaders and was curious on how to set them up (tie onto main line and does your bait or lure...
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    Spaghetti seal or all seals

    Hello everyone!! The lower unit on my 1978 Johnson 20 has a leak where the spaghetti seal is located. Should I change only that seal or go ahead and change all of the seals. I pressurized the l/u and bubbles only came out from that area. I'd like to get away with only changing the spaghetti...
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    penn 209 levelwind/lead core question

    Hello everyone! I just got a penn 209 levelwind reel and was wondering how much leadcore line would fit on it (100 or 200 yards). By looking at it, it seems that it would only fit 100 of 15 or 18 lb line. A couple years ago when I was getting into trolling someone on this board told me that...
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    Sparklefish Anyone??

    Has anyone tried this lure/wobbler made from Northern Ca? I ordered a couple goldeneye lures from them. Should be in any day now. sparklefish.com. Happy fishing, MB :cool:
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    Grease Splatter

    I noticed grease splatters on the back of one of my trailer wheels. I changed the seal and bearings about 2 months ago and was wondering if the grease splatter means a busted seal. I also use bearing buddies and have always watched how much grease I pump into them. If it is a busted seal, how...
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    Trout Lake near Telluride Colorado

    Way back in June I talked my wife into a late July early August 2 day camping trip then 2 day hotel stay in Telluride. We fished at Trout Lake and what a nice place!! The lake is filled with rainbow trout and cutthroat trout had a great time catch them trolling and still fishing and from...
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    Whirring Noise

    Hello everyone--I have a 1978 20 horse Johnson that runs very strong! No problems! Ever since I've had it (5 months) it makes a whirring noise when I'm picking up speed and during wot. Is this something that I should be concerned about? Any information is greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
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