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I saw this TM rudder attachment on Amazon and figured it might help in wind to hold course. It did well in a 15 mph constant wind and I didn't have to do much with the TM handle. It also did well in reverse.

When the wind gets up to +15mph and I'm not turned into or away from the wind's direction, I'm constantly changing tm direction to compensate for wind and waves. Haven't tried this yet but wondering if anyone has: The rudder can be attached 4 different ways: as seen above or flat side up...

I use different trolling motors depending on the aluminum boat I choose and don't want to have to change transducer mounts from tm to tm or mount it permanently on a transom. So, I came up with this idea: I use non-slip tape on the clamp and bent bracket (Xmas wreath holder Al). Note: the...

This lure and many others I cast have this color pattern: chartreuse/ black/ orange Note: I used Spike-It dye to color white and translucent chartreuse plastic grubs. Coincidental is that the colors are the colors of a yellow perch. All species of fish strike lures with that color combo so, if...

This year an amazing amount of rain. Air temperature last week near 80; last night 40 degrees and today in the low 60's with a high wind with gusts of 20mph. Guess no fishing until Tues. :cry:

Like most used cars and boats over 8 yrs. old, you can never know what's wrong with the motors or its upkeep by the original owners. $1818.59 later for motor repair and more yet to get rid of some really old gas, still seems like a good deal considering the boat new. I guess what fooled me into...

I have a 2.5 Mercury and have been using 5W by mistake. Any problem? Just ordered 10W just in case. But one thing I didn't realize was the oil level indicator window's accuracy depends on the motor being perfectly level or it may indicate an over- or under fill. Been there/did that until I...

A Pexmor 36# thrust trolling was given to me but the prop was damaged. I went to the company website and no luck find contact info for parts or links to parts. Luckily I did a search on the part # inside the motor and on Amazon it came back as a Weedless Wedge - a Minn Kota prop. The tm does...

When I push the throttle forward to halfway, it doesn't continue to go faster to go on plane but only plows water with the bow high. When I bought the boat recently and took it out for the first time it did great, 40 hp withstanding. Seem like a fuel-starved carb. Any ideas?

I came up with this idea 10 years ago and won't use jigs & soft plastics without it. 1. floral arrangement wire in 2 gauges. One diameter for light jigs and smaller hooks, the other for larger hooks on heavier jigs. Example: 24g 2. wire cutters 3. Cut the length shown so that the wire is...

A bud just boat a lightweight Li battery for 350 bucks. Anyone buy one and was it worth it? Claimed advantages: 1. A lithium battery can keep your trolling motor at the same speed for almost twice as long as lead-acid batteries of the same rated capacity. 2. Most lithium batteries can be...

In 2021 I was excited buying a 2.5 hp for my 12' jon boat. Followed the instructions exactly and took it out on the water. After starting it and allowing it to idle, I shut the motor off, titled it and tried starting it again in the down position. No go nor any time after. Had to a shop twice...

I've always wondered what water temperature surface lures are ineffective. I would think that 60 degrees is the lowest. All of the lures I've cast this year were subsurface in water 3'-8' deep. Who doesn't get a blast watching a fish blast a popper, floating worm or Zara Spook? But I choose to...

I hate sitting in my flat bottom or V-bottom boats with my knees higher than my belt. So, I bought a step stool, put holes in the bases of each leg, drilled 4 holes in the aluminum boat seat using the stool holes as guides and when needed, push the screws into each hole so the seat stays put. 4...

I post quite a few of my catches on different forums. They always include shots of lures I've made or modified that I know I can count on once I've found fish that can be provoked to strike. Making lure choices based on existing prey is a waste of time IMHO; choosing lures based on presentation...

I used to mostly target bass. Tournament fishing got old after 10 years and I sold the bass boat once the motor died and there was no one near to fix it. Tournaments and bass fishing hype aside, I found it a challenge to catch all species and liked the challenge of feeling light strikes from any...

I know of only one angler that uses a spincast reel other than myself. I also carry spinning reels and for bass, a baitcaster. Braid for the latter two reels does fine retrieving 3/4 oz or heavier lures but not so much using spincast reels. Now, I realize most anglers would not use a spincast...

First off I paid too much for the motor. Second, I trusted the name. I had no idea that the motor would be difficult to start after the first time without following specific guidelines - namely: do not choke or the motor will flood. When the motor floods, the gas is trapped with nowhere to go...

Years ago I might have read or heard about the advantage of using two split rings on a crankbait's rear treble hook. I just started trolling crankbaits for when the bite is tough and for some reason catch some quality fish especially in water 8' or less in lakes that aren't much deeper than 12'...

50 hp Tohatsu 4 stroke motor Minn Kota 45 trolling motor front live well rod locker starting and trolling motor deep cycle batteries trailer/ spare tire rod holders two seats with backs, one butt seat Used four times.