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 Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/20/19 10:45 PM
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Dognot
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I have seen 2 boats come off the trailer one at Amistead Diablo east and last summer at Elm Creek at O.H.Ivie. both made a heck of a noise when they hit the ramp.
I always put a strap on mine before I drive up the ramp.
Sometimes what didn't work out for you, did in fact, work out for you.
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/20/19 11:00 PM
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pacertom
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Ever since the Platinum Trail years ago at Amistad and helping 7 other guys put a nice Z20 Ranger back on the trailer after falling off, I have ALWAYS hooked the strap....I'm quick but never again after seeing that first hand.
A MAN WILL NEVER GO TO HIS GRAVE WISHING HE'D FISHED LESS!!
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/20/19 11:08 PM
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HasBen
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Its the end of the day and no one should be in a huge hurry. Take a little time to do it right and your day will end well. Get in a hurry, tear up your boat, and those few minutes you saved trying to be a pro will be long forgotten.
"Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness."-Mark Twain
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/20/19 11:19 PM
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Hard Rain
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Hasnt someone on here dumped their boat on the ramp I seem to remember that story but it was years back 
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/20/19 11:26 PM
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retdbasser
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I tried at bequest of a fishing partner at 78 years old. Had to buy a new aluminum prop. 
Prepare for the future-it will be here tomorrow.
Personal Best Large Mouth Bass 9 lbs. 12 oz 5/13/19.
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/20/19 11:37 PM
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outfishdya
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With the old boat I connected the strap. I need to ask my wife how she wants me to trailer her new boat.
Woke up this morning
Got yourself a gun....
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: HasBen]
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02/20/19 11:48 PM
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beartrap
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It’s the end of the day and no one should be in a huge hurry. Take a little time to do it right and your day will end well. Get in a hurry, tear up your boat, and those few minutes you saved trying to be “a pro” will be long forgotten. If you ever fished a tournament where you got up at 4:00 a.m. fished all day and were facing a 3-5 hour drive home but you had to float around in a boat basin for 1-2 hours waiting on your turn to load your boat,you might change your mind about not being in a huge hurry....
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/20/19 11:55 PM
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HasBen
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It’s the end of the day and no one should be in a huge hurry. Take a little time to do it right and your day will end well. Get in a hurry, tear up your boat, and those few minutes you saved trying to be “a pro” will be long forgotten. If you ever fished a tournament where you got up at 4:00 a.m. fished all day and were facing a 3-5 hour drive home but you had to float around in a boat basin for 1-2 hours waiting on your turn to load your boat,you might change your mind about not being in a huge hurry.... Sorry. I fish for fun. I am not a pro like you.
"Nothing spoils a good story like the arrival of an eyewitness."-Mark Twain
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: Hard Rain]
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02/20/19 11:56 PM
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Chris B
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Hasn’t someone on here dumped their boat on the ramp I seem to remember that story but it was years back I believe John175's ranger may have been a little to slippery one day.
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/20/19 11:56 PM
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Bob Davis
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It’s the end of the day and no one should be in a huge hurry. Take a little time to do it right and your day will end well. Get in a hurry, tear up your boat, and those few minutes you saved trying to be “a pro” will be long forgotten. If you ever fished a tournament where you got up at 4:00 a.m. fished all day and were facing a 3-5 hour drive home but you had to float around in a boat basin for 1-2 hours waiting on your turn to load your boat,you might change your mind about not being in a huge hurry.... Well then you have to ask yourself if it was all worth the "heavy sack". 
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/21/19 01:53 AM
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Okie Poke
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I run it up all the way to the winch and then never strap it down until I get home. Saving as much time as I can.....
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: Okie Poke]
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02/21/19 01:57 AM
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Davedave
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I run it up all the way to the winch and then never strap it down until I get home. Saving as much time as I can.....
Pretty good idea. I think that takes too long. Im going to just put Velcro on the trailer and boat and never have to touch a winch, ever.
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: texasbass1]
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02/21/19 02:16 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Power loading your boat causes a wash out at the base of the ramp leading to a drop off. This isn't a real good idea. I take a few seconds to attach the bow strap before I pull out. Never seemed to slow down the line Thats why you always fish the boat ramp. That washout holds a fish or two.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
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02/21/19 02:26 AM
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SteezMacQueen
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Im usually the last one to get to the ramp....seconds before weigh in, so my boat sets beached for a long time. Then I have to stand around waiting to get paid. Then I get the truck.
By then, its usually late and Im the last to load out. I strap it before I roll an inch.
Eat. Sleep. Fish.
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Re: loading your boat-are you pro or amatuer?
[Re: beartrap]
#13069568
02/21/19 02:34 AM
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Fishspanker
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I will take the 30 seconds to strap it down. The downside is too severe if it occurs.
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