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 Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 02:32 AM
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cephusjoe
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Mcurtain county okie
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 02:35 AM
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Roll Tide Ranger
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I think what he means in spinning a prop is there is a rubber insert in the hub. If it gets old or worn out it loses contact and spins inside the hub.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 02:37 AM
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Alex Finch
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I don't but really should after the incident I had the day before the Mega Bass this year. Fortunately, I was on Fork. Took off from the public 154 ramp and had a blade fly off while I was in the boat lane in front of Taylor. A Great Samaritan gave me a ride back to the ramp while my buddy stayed with the boat and went fishing. Ran down to Steve's, bought a new one and got a ride back from the ramp to Taylor from another good Samaritan, Guide Richie White. Richie stayed around while I changed it out, and I was back to fishing after about an hour and a half. Any other lake, and I think it would've ruined my day.
For the guys that carry a spare: do you carry an identical one or one with a different number of blades/different pitch? I've heard there are advantages to having 4 blades vs 3, so maybe having a different one would help me justify having $450 tied up in an "insurance" plan.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 02:40 AM
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MB Champ
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I carry spare outboard prop and trolling motor prop, and all parts associated with them. I've needed them and glad I had them.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Alex Finch]
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06/25/15 02:45 AM
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98Champion
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I don't but really should after the incident I had the day before the Mega Bass this year. Fortunately, I was on Fork. Took off from the public 154 ramp and had a blade fly off while I was in the boat lane in front of Taylor. A Great Samaritan gave me a ride back to the ramp while my buddy stayed with the boat and went fishing. Ran down to Steve's, bought a new one and got a ride back from the ramp to Taylor from another good Samaritan, Guide Richie White. Richie stayed around while I changed it out, and I was back to fishing after about an hour and a half. Any other lake, and I think it would've ruined my day.
For the guys that carry a spare: do you carry an identical one or one with a different number of blades/different pitch? I've heard there are advantages to having 4 blades vs 3, so maybe having a different one would help me justify having $450 tied up in an "insurance" plan. I run a 3 blade 25p Fury and I carry a 4 blade trophy 23p that I bought for fishing Northern NM lakes though it doesn't work good on my boat so I'm gonna get a 23p tempest plus.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 02:50 AM
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Chuck29
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I keep one always and a couple of flowtorq replacement hubs as well you never know. All it will take is one 6 hour trip back to the ramp and you will never leave home with out one.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 03:00 AM
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DKennimer
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I carry an extra prop and hub for outboard and TM prop and pin kit. Tools for everything.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 03:01 AM
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Marooned
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I carry a spare prop for the outboard, with the proper size wrench, and a spare TM prop.
In memory of my childhood friend Dan Sterling, who taught me at an early age how to catch bream with a hand-line, and who unknowingly hooked me on fishing for life.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 03:12 AM
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Bigron119
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If you don't carry a spare prop then you should consider the Prop-Aid. An aluminum sleeve that will get you back home if you spin a hub. Cheaper than a Prop and still some peace of mind. http://www.prop-aid.com/There are some props that have the Quick Drop in insert for the hub and they are inexpensive. Depends on which Prop/Hub that you have as to which one you could consider.
Last edited by Bigron119; 06/25/15 03:14 AM.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: 98Champion]
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06/25/15 03:16 AM
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Alex Finch
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I don't but really should after the incident I had the day before the Mega Bass this year. Fortunately, I was on Fork. Took off from the public 154 ramp and had a blade fly off while I was in the boat lane in front of Taylor. A Great Samaritan gave me a ride back to the ramp while my buddy stayed with the boat and went fishing. Ran down to Steve's, bought a new one and got a ride back from the ramp to Taylor from another good Samaritan, Guide Richie White. Richie stayed around while I changed it out, and I was back to fishing after about an hour and a half. Any other lake, and I think it would've ruined my day.
For the guys that carry a spare: do you carry an identical one or one with a different number of blades/different pitch? I've heard there are advantages to having 4 blades vs 3, so maybe having a different one would help me justify having $450 tied up in an "insurance" plan. I run a 3 blade 25p Fury and I carry a 4 blade trophy 23p that I bought for fishing Northern NM lakes though it doesn't work good on my boat so I'm gonna get a 23p tempest plus. Thanks! I'm running a 25p Fury also.
Online Orders: www.finchnastybaitco.comE-mail Orders: finchnastybaitco@gmail.com Finch Nasty Bait Co. is now an Authorized Retailer of Keitech Fat Swing Impact swimbaits! We offer select sizes and colors that match our line of Thumpers (bladed swim jigs) and universal swim jigs.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 03:27 AM
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lamoon78
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Dont have to with the fat shaft tourque master if you break that hub or prop you got more damage than either of those two.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 07:35 AM
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Redfoxone
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Ever since I slung the blades on 2 Yamaha props in a Skeeter tourney I now carry a spare aluminium prop for scenarios like that.
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 09:56 AM
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Nutman
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I used to carry a spare when I ran an aluminum prop. Glad I did.
BUT,,,, you are telling me that you can throw a blade off a SS prop ?
Even without hitting a tree stump ?
I thought the whole idea of a SS prop was to prevent losing a blade when you hit something ?
So now I need to "STILL" carry a spare prop and hub "just in case" ?
So why do I need a SS prop ?
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 10:00 AM
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Nutman
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Alex & Jersey Dan;
you guys really carry extra SS props ?
Jersey,,,,,,,you I understand carrying the extra lower unit, the way you fish for weeks at a time and especially in Mexico.
But an extra SS prop just for around East Texas,,,,,really ?
GREAT QUESTION & ANSWERS
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Re: How many of you carry a spare prop in the boat?
[Re: Frank the Tank]
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06/25/15 11:44 AM
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largemouthokie
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I have a spare prop but I never have it with me. Hate all the extra weight in the boat and I am afraid if I leave it in the truck, someone will steal it. Need to take some tackle out of the boat that I never use and carry the prop with me. But I never claimed to be very smart. Always carry a spare trolling motor prop.
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