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by fishmanjh
Mon Nov 24, 2014 9:25 am
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: center console
Replies: 5
Views: 1937

Re: center console

Yeah, ive been looking... tiller kit even off ebay will be about 800 after its done..... thinking its cheaper to do center console... I found one I may order from AK Mining for 239.00, add fuel tank and hose at 250.00 and I have evrything else including longer steering cable... My other throtle cab...
by fishmanjh
Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:28 am
Forum: Collectible fishing tackle
Topic: Spoons
Replies: 17
Views: 12462

Re: Spoons

I still fish with Dad's olde Abalone spoons. He had 2 left in his Tackle box from years ago. REAL Abalone. They work great on Silvers. And in Lake Wa. for trout.
by fishmanjh
Sat Nov 22, 2014 7:22 am
Forum: Collectible fishing tackle
Topic: Mitchell 300 (old school version)
Replies: 65
Views: 47509

Re: RE:Mitchell 300 (old school version)

I caught many a Steelhead on the Mitchell 300 with a Sammy Special on my Eagle Claw rod.WOW this brings back memories. Me TOO !!! First Steelhead rig, as a kid at around 66' when I fist started on the Cedar River in Maple Valley. Caught my 1st 20# Steelhead as a kid with that rig. Still have that c...
by fishmanjh
Thu Nov 20, 2014 1:47 pm
Forum: Collectible fishing tackle
Topic: Mitchell 300 (old school version)
Replies: 65
Views: 47509

Re: RE:Mitchell 300 (old school version)

I caught many a Steelhead on the Mitchell 300 with a Sammy Special on my Eagle Claw rod.WOW this brings back memories. Me TOO !!! First Steelhead rig, as a kid at around 66' when I fist started on the Cedar River in Maple Valley. Caught my 1st 20# Steelhead as a kid with that rig. Still have that c...
by fishmanjh
Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:02 am
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Boater's Tool Box - What's in yours? (post pics)
Replies: 20
Views: 3968

Re: Boater's Tool Box - What's in yours? w/pics

I actually use an old plastic Tackle box, that I can put up under the Bow. Plenty of room in it, with trays, and holds a lot of stuff. Also, when running Downriggers, there is a lot more extra stuff you need. And anymore .... regardless to where I am on the water, I make sure I have my Cell Phone wi...
by fishmanjh
Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:48 am
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: NEW KICKER
Replies: 7
Views: 1836

Re: NEW KICKER

Probably be ok for trolling, but as a backup it wouldn't be enough to push you against a fair tidal current. You could find yourself actually going backwards at full throttle. Just something to consider. I run a heavy 16' Pacific Mariner with a 25Hp main and a 8Hp kicker. Fish the Straits out past ...
by fishmanjh
Thu Nov 20, 2014 8:59 am
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Boaters Safety Card
Replies: 18
Views: 4477

Re: Boaters Safety Card

As mentioned .... It's just like driving a car, it's the other idiot that we need to watch out for. I have had some near misses on LK Washington with Jet Ski's ... Usually young kids screwing around and not paying atten. Defensive boating is what I call it. I only fish the BIG Lake early in the spri...
by fishmanjh
Tue Nov 18, 2014 5:38 pm
Forum: Boat and Boating Topics
Topic: Boaters Safety Card
Replies: 18
Views: 4477

Re: Boaters Safety Card

I don't know about anyone else ... I have been boating (Fishing) for 4 decades, and have never had any issues on the water, and am safe as hell when it comes to big water. So .... Now I need my test .... What a pain !! I didn't know there was a certain way or sequence to tying up, or untying my boat...