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Glad it worked out with using the floor heater to keep the house warm. That little 40 gallon hot water heater must have been running...

About mid-day on Saturday, I noticed the furnace was running but wasn't putting out any heat. I tried a few things I knew but no luck...

I hate when I break a rod. I've only done it a couple of times in the last 50 years, usually involving a car door and kids. "No...

My Penn Pursuit IV rod tip broke today. About 10” down from the tip. Not rods fault. It was hung up on something underwater and in the...

I never even touch or focus on guides. I focus on the winch/rubber pulley thing. I back in trailer until the bunk carpet is all wet...

No, it will last for a few weeks. As far as lifting, I've used a pair of logs @ the transom and a cherry picker @ the bow eye many...

Thanks everyone for the replies. I think a wax coating would be the way to go.

That's the one. It's neat and compact and works well. His is right next to his trolling motor up front

CRS hit on something that is very important to rod sensitivity - guide material selection, wrap, epoxy and spacing. Full line contact...

Beauty is a personal thing. As far as having beauty and performance it’s not a problem. Study what effects performance and adjust the...

A friend of mine got one of those and is very happy with it. His wife sits in the bow, too. I think his has a foot button thing.

For what it's worth, for 90% of trailers and ramps, when you back the trailer down, don't put the trailer any deeper than the tops of...

Wow, THAT is efficient! But to save $12 on an already lowered price sounds like it's worth a call.

As a 2024 update to this older thread, I have purchased two batteries online at walmart this year. Each were purchased online and...

I went to your YouTube channel and you have some neat projects. Very enjoyable to see. You make me want to find a metal lathe, now...