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Throw in your 2 cents
#12535566
12/12/17 03:35 PM
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Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 30
All Boat, No Bass
OP
Outdoorsman
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OP
Outdoorsman
Joined: Dec 2017
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So I am getting back into fishing, lurked on the forum mainly in boats 4 sale. Haven't fished since 2003 when I sold boat (89 Cajun 20F/S)/ gear. Started collecting gear in Sept., going to pick up boat today. Please inform me of the hell I am in for. Looking for Best Practices like unloading boat, tying to dock and going to talk with friends in parking lot and wiping down boat on ramp after use. Solution for transporting rods - 8" x 8' pvc best idea? I have F-150 with 5x5 bed. Powerwash after use to limit Zebra mussels? Feel free to suggest shoulda got a Ranger,Legend,Phoenix,BassCat,OptiMax,Etec,PowerPoles,Motorguide.............. Now if this was the OrangeBloods website I would post some NSFW pics as payment, this place seems much more family oriented. I will be back on later today, any advice appreciated, I know there is a ton of stuff that hasn't crossed my mind. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
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#12535578
12/12/17 03:47 PM
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Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,166
Shallow Waters
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2017
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Advise #1, stay off OrangeBloods if you prefer accurate information.
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
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#12535611
12/12/17 04:13 PM
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Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 19,800
Donald Harper
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 19,800 |
My best tip is to never fail to wipe that boat down every time it comes out of the water. - Carry a rolled up chamois in the tube. - Carry a Large spray bottle with distilled water and one cup of vinegar in it. - Carry a gallon of distilled water to rinse out the chamois when finished wipping down the boat. - Roll it up tight and back in tube. It will still be wet and ready to go for the next trip. - Boat stays really nice for a full year. - Detail and wax once each year.
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
[Re: All Boat, No Bass]
#12535618
12/12/17 04:18 PM
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Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 915
Matt1212
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 915 |
know this is not what you asked for but that is one pretty boat. My favorite colors. congrats
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
[Re: All Boat, No Bass]
#12535635
12/12/17 04:27 PM
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 23,439
SteezMacQueen
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 23,439 |
Your first post sounds like your gonna fit in great. WAWI is looking for a teammate to launch his boat. He's the local stick....he can get you headed in the right direction.....he will be along shortly to advise.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
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#12535651
12/12/17 04:35 PM
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Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 10,845
rj74955
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
Joined: Oct 2009
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Beautiful boat, You should order the Yamaha Rub Rail.
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
[Re: All Boat, No Bass]
#12535664
12/12/17 04:41 PM
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Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,117
JC Skeeter
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,117 |
I am on orangebloods as well and just ordered a new FX21 LE skeeter. So first of all, great choice lol. This place is much easier to deal with and everyone is typically able to help unless you ask for fishing help, then they all act like they have never fished before and don't know of any spots.
Honestly, just use common sense most of the time. If early launching, turn lights off so you don't blind others. Get your boat ready in the launch lane before getting to the ramp. Always a good practice to pull up next to another boat after the day is over and lie about what took place on the water that day.
Where do you fish, or plan to fish by the way?
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
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#12535727
12/12/17 05:29 PM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 9,956
Dan21XRS
TFF Celebrity
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TFF Celebrity
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 9,956 |
Remember to put the plug in before launching... Dan
"The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren't in a very good mood"... Lou Holtz
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
[Re: All Boat, No Bass]
#12535735
12/12/17 05:34 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 28,421
Okie Poke
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 28,421 |
If you need somebody to show you how to drive that thing, just holler....I'm free most any day. Gorgeous boat BTW!
๐ Dallas Cowboys....eventual Superbowl Champions ๐
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
[Re: All Boat, No Bass]
#12535812
12/12/17 06:30 PM
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Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,725
Chris_K
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 1,725 |
Inquiring minds what to know if youre going to float the boat when launching alone? Nice boat. I keep my rods in the boat, no pvc necessary.
Last edited by Chris_K; 12/12/17 06:31 PM.
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
[Re: All Boat, No Bass]
#12535828
12/12/17 06:42 PM
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Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,010
RANDYSGLIDE
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,010 |
How do you turn lights off when launching I have tried different things but no luck turning by them off
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
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#12535910
12/12/17 07:55 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 40,444
WAWI
TFF Guru
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TFF Guru
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 40,444 |
I prefer a boat with a scratch or 2 and blood stains. Just feels fishy
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
[Re: All Boat, No Bass]
#12535919
12/12/17 08:05 PM
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Joined: May 2017
Posts: 490
skeeterK
Angler
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Angler
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 490 |
Congrats! and very nice boat right there.
You should immediately start asking the fine people here on TFF where's the best place to buy water dogs near Lake Fork and share your opinion of where the best BBQ can be found.
Asking for fishing spots on Lake Conroe usually work as well.
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
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#12535923
12/12/17 08:10 PM
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Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 15
Fishingfox
Green Horn
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Green Horn
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 15 |
Beautiful boat! Remember to use Ring-Free in that SHO religiously. On a Ford just dial back the light knob until you have parking lights only. That boat should take almost any water well as long as you don't get stupid. Good luck out there!
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Re: Throw in your 2 cents
[Re: All Boat, No Bass]
#12536086
12/12/17 10:46 PM
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Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 813
D Egge
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 813 |
I can show you how to not catch em.... just don't take up the middle of a two lane ramp when backing it in...and again..headlights Nice boat btw!!!!
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Dave Egge
Phoenix 819 Pro _____________________________________ And he said unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men
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