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  1. njTom

    Replacing original trolling motor on a Tracker boat!

    Any tracker owners out there that replaced their bow mounted trolling motors? Do I need to have access under the bow deck for bolting down or is their another way? I am upgrading from the original motorguide pro 40lb to a motorguide pro 54lb and not sure how to go about replacing it. I would...
  2. njTom

    2000 Mercury 40hp trim switch issue

    Have not had the boat out yet since purchasing it last november, but while winterizing it I noticed the up trim switch would cut out now and then. A friend recommended that I replace the solenoid. I replaced both (up and down) and still seem to be having the same problem. I can hit the trim...
  3. njTom

    Question about a dual purpose battery?

    Does dual purpose mean you can use it for cranking and deep cycle trolling? I am looking at purchasing 2 optima batteries (D34M series) to replace the ones that came with my new boat (2000 Tracker Pro 165), one cranking and one deep cycle. In NJ most lakes are electric only so I will be using 2...
  4. njTom

    Boiling soft plastics??

    I read on the internet that boiling plastics makes them softer! Does anyone know if this is true? Any pros or cons on doing this?
  5. njTom

    Rapala Pro Fishing for Wii

    Anyone have it? I wanted to get some reviews before I purchased. I have been playing Bass Pro The Strike for a year now and was looking for something new.
  6. njTom

    Need some help with upgrading soft plastic spinning combo

    I am looking for some help/advice on choosing a new spinning combo for soft plastics. Throw mostly small to medium weightless, T-rigged baits. I am looking for an all around set up for a weekend angler. All of my spinning rods that I own now are BPS brand (great buy when their on sale) but I...
  7. njTom

    Lure knocker/retriever

    Was wondering if anyone uses a lure retriever and if so which one works for you? Does anyone use a homemade retriever that they would like to share?
  8. njTom

    Weather finally turning in NJ?

    By Sunday its supposed to hit 50 degrees here and their saying it could hit 70 degrees by next weekend!! :shock: I just hope this isn't a teaser and this warmer weather holds up for an early spring [-o< . I am itching to wet a line.
  9. njTom

    Soft plastic storage

    What do you guys use to keep your soft plastic packages in when out on the boat? I started out using one of those worm/soft plastic bags and it worked ok but I out grew it with all the soft plastics that I carry. I then started using 1-2 gal ziploc bags but that became a pain and time consuming...
  10. njTom

    Humminbird 570di vs. Lowarance mark-5x dsi

    Ok guys I know their are a few other topics on here from members asking which fishfinder is the best for the buck or brand vs. brand but I am looking for opinions on two specific models. I have only owned one other fishfinder (Garmin 300C) that I added to my Lowe 1448t mod which was a low end...
  11. njTom

    Hyper Stick

    Has anyone tried the Hyper Stick from Lake Fork tackle yet? I saw them on a fishing show over the weekend and was curious what everyone thought of the design, positive or negative. https://www.lftlures.com/categories/soft-plastics-lft-hyper-stick-5
  12. njTom

    Alloway lake NJ 11/7

    Fished 7:30am-1:00pm. Air temps were between 45-50 degrees. very windy with with water temp around 48 degrees. A friend and I decided to fish Alloway lake on Sunday. Started out in the back of the lake where its shallow throwing soft plastics/jigs around wood. Nothing was biting so after about...
  13. njTom

    Backstabber Crankbaits

    https://www.backstabberlures.com/ Has anyone tried them? I an intrigued by the concept of the front belly hook being moved to the top of the lure. What are your thoughts on this?
  14. njTom

    Website for Lowe 170W specs/layout

    Does anyone know of any websites where I can find the specs for a 2000 Lowe 170W boat? I am trying to find out the boats hp rating, weight, layout of the boat, and anything else that I can. I maybe going to look at one soon and was just trying to get some info on it. I asked the owner of the...
  15. njTom

    Bass Tracker Pro 16

    Does anyone own one? Looking to upgrade from my 14ft Lowe so I can take the wife and kids out and not break the bank. Tracker is running a special now for 6,995 + prep, freight, and taxes. I am concerned about space and storage (especially adding a second battery). Any other models out their...
  16. njTom

    electric anchor winch

    Are they worth the money? any suggestions on brand? Size? I'm looking into buying one but not sure which one. I've looked at the minnkota deckhand,fisherman(BPS), and Trac brands and have seen mixed reviews, and difference in prices on them. I fish small lakes/ponds so no real current but do...
  17. njTom

    Alloway lake 7/5

    I want to thank member shamoo for posting his fishing report on Alloway lake. I never heard of it before so I did a google search and found directions. I decided to check it out today. Fished 8am-1pm. Air temp was hotttt! 97 degrees and water reached 83 degrees.Water was stained/murky. I started...
  18. njTom

    Dead on board charger??

    OK need some help here. I have a 2 season old BPS XPS 5/5 2 bank charger that seems to not be working. No power light, no charging light, no ready to fish light. I checked the in-line fuses and they are fine. I did check my outside outlet also!! Is this thing done? Is there something else I...
  19. njTom

    Error posting

    Jim I keep getting an error while trying to post. Do you know what may be causing this? I hope this will go through here. This error (HTTP 500 Internal Server Error) means that the website you are visiting had a server problem which prevented the webpage from displaying.
  20. njTom

    Laptop battery

    Can anyone recommend a reputable site for laptop batteries? I have been looking online now for a fews weeks and found some really good prices, but the seller reviews for these sites are not good. I own a Dell and have checked their site but their price seems really high. Thanks Tom
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