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I build rods for myself, friends and family. The number of guides is very important, it varies depending on how the rod is to be used. Guides control the line but also will slow the line down. Guides also effect the rod action depending upon how and where they are placed and wrapped. Most over...

HDPE AKA milk bottles. Like most plastic surface adhering epoxy and glue are not reliable. The suggestion of drilling holes is a good suggestion. I would go a step farther and use a die grinder to undercut the holes or counter bore them and add some stainless screws so the epoxy would form...

Everyone that doesn't want to row or buy new batteries more often.

The voltage check is not reliable on LI batteries. I bought a clamp meter and checked the amp usage for the motor, that way I know how many amp hours are being used. I do have a shunt on the electric outboard that keeps me informed on time left. If your fishing the same water it won't take long...

Using small batteries is great, if you fish small lakes and use the trolling motor for only short times in a small boat on a clear calm day. I fish a small lake for trout in the Pennsylvania wilds, using a 30# Minn Kota, I still use a deep cycle lead acid battery from Walmart. I learned the hard...

I went with LI 5 years ago and have never regretted it. I have 3 lakes within reasonable drive and all are electric only. I have a ELCO 9.9 48 volt on the back a 24 volt minnkota ultera on the front and a hummin bird solex 10 fish finder. 2 48 volt 96 amp hour Dakota lithium for the back 2 12...

The problem with blocking ramps is not just kayakers, many boater will back partially down the ramp before preparing their boat and gear for launching. They reverse the procedure when pulling out, partially up the ramp then while blocking the ramp they proceed to tie the boat unload their gear...

I build rods, not professionally but for family and me. The best course of action would be to strip everything off the blank. There are articles on the internet about removing the old guides. The reel seat and handles could be epoxied on so sanding and scraping will be necessary to remove all...

ROYPOW batteries country of origin is China, the largest producer of the individual cells is China. China is the problem, they have very poor quality control if any at all. USA companies assemble the batteries as we know them from the cells. It's the pre assembly inspection that is important, 1...

I have used Dakota lithium batteries for 5 years and never had any problem, they are light weight (about 1/2 AGM or lead acid) this helps with small boats. Remember AGM and lead acid should never be drawn down past 50%, lithium ion can be drawn down 80% or more depending on who you check with...

The snake head is an invasive species released by environmental terrorists. Any person not killing everyone they can by any means is only adding to the problem. Any person found transporting them should face federal prosecution and spend a minimum of 20 years behind bars and their entire worth...

It all depends on what you are doing and the requirements. I fish on an electric only reservoir no gas tank even allowed on the boat. Electric motors like electric cars are a poor substitute for the internal combustion motor. Lead acid and AGM are heavy and should never be run down past 50%. To...

I do not believe it would pass an inspection by any insurance company or the coast guard. Somewhat like replacing an airbag with a child's balloon

I will make a suggestion, temporally mount it using a ram mount or similar apparatus. Everyone uses their equipment differently, what is comfortable and easy to use for one may not be for you. With an adjustable swivel mount you can try different angles and locations easily. I am in that process...

MInn Kota are "made" in America, parts come from China. "Question: Are Minn Kota motors made in China? Answer: Minn Kota motors are manufactured and designed in America, but some of their products are created in China. This is because China can manufacture its products faster and materials are...

You can contact the manufacturer if they have any reason not to use LiPo4 batteries. I know that the current in my Dokota Lithiums is constant 13.1 volts +/- .1 according to my Solex 10. Look up LiPo4 fire hazard and you will find they are safe. The dedicated charger is included with the...

I run lithium's for my motors and electronics, the 12 volt batteries running the fish finder and other steering and lifting shows input to the Solex10 as being 13.1 volts. Dakota lithium guarantees their batteries for 11 years and they include a charger made for their LiFePo4 batteries. At half...

This is exactly what I have decided to do, I have re-packed wheel bearings for years. My trailering is exactly like yours 30MPH for about 12 minutes. The tires are not wearing in any abnormal way and the tracks at the ramp are straight and wobble free. Thanks for your opinions.

Has anyone on Tin Boats received a recall on their White River Marine Group trailer? The wheel bearings, they say dealers will inspect and tighten the hubs as is necessary. I was thinking I could do the same and not need to make the hour plus trip. Mine is a single axile Tracker from Bass Pro...

I do not understand why mounting the transducer on the front would make a difference. The sonar goes out as a cone not straight down, so the transducer mounted on the stern would show all fish under the boat after 20 feet or so on down imaging. I am interested in this because I have a Humminbird...