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    Oops.

    Many moons ago I took my father on his first fishing trip in VA. This was also the first time my father had ever been out in my boat. So I was feeling proud, chest puffed out , head held high. On top of the world, and so was dad. He kept complimenting me on the job I did adding the casting deck...
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    Strike King "bleeding" hooks

    Hello everybody, I was wondering if anybody has tried any of strike kings baits with the " bleeding " red hooks. I have been expirementing with them for the passt couple of months, doing some side by side comparisons with the same bait using regular gamakatsu hooks. I don't know if it's just me...
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    Where can I find jet drive lower units

    As the topic says where can I find just jet drive lower units ? I have a 96 model johnson 30HP that I would like to put a jet drive lower unit on if possible. I am aware of the efficiency issues, and the loss of power output to the jet. But most of my fishing is done in rather shallow rivers...
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    56' evinrude 15 hp

    I am the proud owner of a low hour 1956 evinrude 15hp. I have rebuilt the carb, replaced coils, plugs, and the impellar.the motor runs well at high speed,and pumps plenty of water. The lower unit oil wasn't murky when I drained it, and there are no signs of leaks anywhere from the lower unit. I...
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    Shortening a minn kota shaft

    Anybody ever try shortening a minn kota shaft ? How did you go about it ? Can I dissasemble the motor, then cut the shaft, shorten the wires and put it back together. Or do I need to get a new shaft ? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks :)
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    Minn kota Auto pilot feature

    I'm in the market for a new trolling motor. I have narrowed it down to the minn kota power drive series. I have noticed about a $100-$200 price increase for the auto pilot feature. Is this feature worth the extra money ? Thanks in advance. :)
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