Lake Conroe Ethanol Free Fuel

Can anyone around Lake Conroe verify if Lakeside Marina now carries ethanol free fuel? Pure-gas.org shows that they have it, but it wasn't listed on their site a month or two ago and I just wanted to know if they really do have it or not.



Thanks

Free Artificials

I have some stuff that I need I get rid of and would like them to go towards someone that will use them with their kids.





Post up a pic of your kids fishing and I will draw a name out of a hat. If you are under 18 post up your own fishing pics.

Boat lift with attached 2/2 home - for lease

In lovely Bayou Vista - where living on the water is a way of life.



Fabulous 2+ bedroom/2 bathroom home with boat lift , sun deck over boat house, FURNISHED. East facing. Available September 14.



Furnished including washer/dryer upstairs, refrigerator, small kitchen appliances, kitchen essentials, freezer down, linens and more.



No smoking, no pets. $1600 per month plus security deposit and utilities.



Email awmarchetti@yahoo.com for additional information and rental application. Please include contact name and telephone number.



Photographs forthcoming.

Baylor v. SMU

Told the wife that this game would be a slaughter. Petty hurt and Art continues to play him. Used to have much respect for Briles. Not any more.

icechest slide out

i am looking for ideas for an icechest slide out that will allow me to slide out a 120qt igloo out from under my seats behind the console. i only have about 1.5 inch clearance above the lid. i am not interested paying the outrageous price for a manfactured slide.

i have seen great responses in the past here on 2cool to solve issues of other boaters.

any ideas are appreciated.

Pennzoil Two Cycle Oil 3.00 off

I just noticed that Academy has 3.00 off on their Gallon Pennzoil Two Cycle Oil.

I use it in my Tohatsu works great.

bar b q pit for sale

Pit for sale

$650.00

jbl d6 ?

has anyone used the d6 would it be worth the money to buy for playing around in my pond shooting some catfish.

8-30-14

with out any good current intel(stay home) we got on the water at 10:30 and worked shallow near out to 35/40' ,south, east,and west of PI on east west headings stepped out .......5hrs and 26 mls 11gals later I quit and went home with nothing at 3pm....did not see anything on sonor/downscan cept some scattered bait pods in a few areas...and sitting gulls......



sixth trip.. loosing streak ....five in merky/stirred salt water east and mid bays.......

now arriving way late for the very early morning bite .........



d law

liberty

Drystack Storage Opinions

I am playing with the idea of using drystack storage. Has anyone used either Redfish Bay Boat House in AP or Cove Harbor Marina Drystack Boat Storage in Rockport. Is there an obligatory tip involved?

Sig 716 DMR WTS/WTT

Sig 716 DMR with all the sig goodies. 1 extra p mag and approximately 150 rounds of Match grade 175 gr SMK. Check out the sig website for the list of what this gun comes with. they have a pretty lengthly wait for this gun right now. can text pictures



Bought the gun, shot 4 rounds out of it, and it is not what i am looking for.



Trades for:

Sig Pistols plus cash

HK USP pistols plus cash

Quality complete deer rifles with optics in 25-06, 308, 7-08

Combination of the above



sell it outright FTF for 2300



JPRogers05@gmail.com

San Leon Where a Place to launch

I will be RV camping in san Leon next week @ Bass & Bay RV park (E Bay Shore Dr) looking for a good place to launch my 21' foot boat. If anyone knows a good launching place near by let me know.



Searacer

Fishing Abroad

Do Anyone have any advice on charters to use to go deep sea fishing in Jabail Saudi Arabia? I have relocated here for a year or two. Seems like most of the guides here only go about 3 or 5 miles out and satisfied with catching small aquarium size fish. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.



Best Regards,



Reel Easy

Dickinson bayou today

Anyone know why 2 Coast Guard boats went up Dickinson Bayou this evening about 7pm? They went past Hillman's.

WTS/ WTT 308 Ammo

5 boxes of Federal Premium, 308, 175 gr



$25 per box or let me know what you have to trade



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45 Ammo Geco or PMC New

500 rounds Geco 45acp 230gr. Ammo $188. cash only Angleton area pick-up.

Will split PMC if interested same price. Either way .375 cents round.

The remote feeder/road feeder remote control

It's brand new I went a different direction. It can be used on a regular feeder or a road feeder. 175 yd range.

http://ift.tt/1ucBidj

$75

Pm call/text 832-541-2214

Chris

Looking for guide position

I'm looking for a guide position for this years hunting season. I'm currently a fishing guide in Alaska and looking for work when I get back home. I have experience and references willing to work pretty much anywhere within reason. Waterfowl aoudad whitetail etc. not much experience with quail but I have an open mind. Plan to be back in Texas by early oct. Pm call or text Nico 2816596440 thanks

20 Guage Semi auto wanted

PM me what you have. And I will reply.



Thanks ,



Brad

FS Bushmaster AR15

For sale: Bushmaster XM15 AR with Magpul buttstock, pistol grip, vertical foregrip. Comes with tan Eotech holographic sight, 6 30 round Pmags, Pelican case, and Magpul quick detach sling. Night vision monocular and IR laser shown in pictures are not included. Only has 100 rounds down the tube, asking $1500 OBO, pm if interested.

WTB LAND Alvin Tx

I am looking for 1 to 10 acres in Alvin TX let me know if you have any leads. Thanks Scott Call or Text 832-621-7462

new travel trailer tow help

need some help just bought a new travel trailer small one but works for us. My question what is the best brake controller to buy ? I'm familiar with the older type but now they are digital etc what do y'all use? it will be going in my 2013 gmc sierra

thanks

Dunes and Fins

I tried to reduce this to a size where it would look decent on this forum but its just not possible with these two panoramas so I'm going to put a link to them on a site set up to display them.



This one is of the petrified sand dunes in Arches along with some nice fins.



http://ift.tt/1pUjgNB



And this one is of the La Salle mountains on the east side of Moab. First time out with my T3 I didn't know to put the camera in portrait mode for a pano :)



http://ift.tt/1pUjgND



Another "short" pano of the Fiery Furnace portion of Arches NP.



http://ift.tt/1pUjeoP



These are all handheld just turning in one spot and guessing the overlap. Actually I didn't even own a tripod at the time :)



Photomerge in PS is awesome for this kind of stuff. I can't see any seams in the ones I've done so far. That content aware stuff is cool. And I've barely even scratched the surface of what that program will do. A project in itself just learning it. Can't wait to get the Losmandy get to Colorado and get some time-lapse panning shots of the park.



Griz

Crispi Bacon Caper

Did you hear about the lady in Utah that, in a drunken stupor, tried to burn her ex-boyfriend's house down? She put bacon on the wood burning stove and when the police arrived there was smoke coming out the door.



They extinguished the blaze and arrested her for arson. Her name? Cameo Crispi. Cameo Christi coped a caper using crispy bacon cooked to charcoal.



My cousin thought it was a pun. Had to post the link to make her believe it was a true story.



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Texans last year schedule and outcome

After last years poor outcome they sure got a gift for a schedule this year. It does pay to play bad! Didn't know there were so many weak teams. Just as well throw the Astros in as well... sad3sm

Hornady critical duty 9mm ammo

I have 7 boxes of Hornady Critical Duty 135gr 9mm for sale. 3 boxes are +p and 4 standard. Also 1 box of Hornady Critical Defense 185gr 45acp. Asking $15 each. Text/call @ 281-912-9049.

First Fly

Got bored today so I went to see the boys at FTU and picked up a vice. She ain't pretty and the colors aren't great but I figured I would tie some different color combos till I got proficient.

How to embed youtube video?

Yep, I don't know how to embed youtube videos, but I do want to learn, any body want to help

Colorado river sunset

My bil came down from n tx for a visit so a trip to Matagorda beach was in order, then a nice dinner on the river at river bend sitting outside on the deck. With all these fantastic clouds in the sky the last few days I tad my camera just in case. I wish I had my tripod so I could've closed down my aperture to get a longer exposure, but it still turned out pretty good for a handheld sunset shot





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Bow Thruster Problem

My bow thruster is leaking and has a bad gear. Do you guys know anyone with experience fixing these in the Freeport area? It is a 336 Canyon.

Texas shrimp boat depth range?

Anybody know the details on how the shrimp boats operate off the Texas coast?



What I understand so far is that in the deep water they are only allowed to pull from sunset to sunrise, and in the morning they are anchored in water up to about 250ft max.



It seems that when they are pulling nets they are always dragging bottom, and you can see that the lines from the outriggers are going down at a sharp angle. In that case how much clearance do you need to give when crossing over the back of a boat dragging in 200ft....a couple hundred feet?



Also, what is the max depth they drag bottom? I have seen boats anchored out to 250 ft in the day, and free drifting in the daytime out to 300-350ft...do they pull nets out that deep at night, or is there a limit to how deep the shrimp live or how deep they can drag bottom effectively?

WhiteWing hunts San Antonio

Just a few spots left for Sept 2nd thru 5th.. These are the only dates left open for the central zone. East side of San Antonio@ 1604 and I -10

Robert

281-381-2969





www.txdovehunts.com

Brass - 308, 30/06, 204

I'm tired of messing with this brass so I'm just going to start listing it as I get it counted. Some still have the primers, most cleaned, some ready to load.



308 - 550+ - $80



30/06 - 425+ - $75



204 - 400 - $130



All of these prices are well below the average on GunBroker. Drop me a PM.



Thanks

Looking to catch some shads

Sounds crazy but anyone know where I can castnet a couple buckets of shad? I'm land bound without a boat, so I'm clueless where to catch them.



Thanks

Tundra Drivers What would you do

I feel I have a great deal on a 2014 1794 but can't get the upcoming Tundra TRD Pro out of my head.



Would you wait and hope you can get the same deal again or pull the trigger.



The 1794 has a super sweet interior but standard suspension so I would want to get it lifted and leveled a couple inches and new tires.



Tundra pro has heavier suspension with 2" front lift factory and Bilstien's and more HP. Would have to have leather seats installed aftermarket.



Please no Ford, Chevy or Dodge or made in America post. I've had all three and know the comparison.

Help my wife win a photo contest!!

Help my wife win a photo contest!



Picture of me gaffing a ling in Florida last summer. Takes 20 seconds to vote.



http://ift.tt/1ePFX0a



Vote for #3! - Click Submit!!



She could win a new shotgun!

I know that MillerTime (Board Member) also has a picture in this contest, you can vote for up to three photos at the same time. His is number #25.



Thanks everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Disney World advice-pick a park

Ok, we took a last minute trip out to Florida, we're about to do Magic Kingdom today and only want do one more park while we're here. So, we have a 7 yr old with us and really don't know which park to spend the other day at, let's hear some suggestions.

2Cool on IPhone or moble?

For the past few days the 2cool message board will not load on my I-Phone. It says "Loading" but never does. Anyone else have this problem??

Cook--Hunting Camp

Hunting lodge near Armstrong looking for Cook,,,,position will include cleaning and laundry.

Please be

Physically capable with good work ethic

Drug free and professional

Work week is Thurs. thru Sun.

Great work environment and pay + tips

Please send PM if interested with a little info and phone #

Thanks

06 Chevy 3500

I have a 06 3500chevy deisel 6.6 liter with a oil leak. The oil is coming down the driverside where the trans and motor bolt together. Have had the trans out of the truck four times replacing parts to try to stop. It doesnt appear to be coming from the valve.covers either. Is there any oil lines going to the turbo on the top side of the motor that could be leaking

Looking for a dove hunt to take Clients - 1 Day

Looking for a good place to take a few clients on a 1 day dove hunt. Any good recommendations? Looking for a place that is fairly organized. Thanks



Ron

Raider's qb situation

Carr vs. Schaub.........looks like the first #8 will get the nod.



I love this quote: "A brilliant quarter and a half in the fourth preseason game doesn't mean Carr is ready to be a quality NFL starting quarterback. But we've seen enough this preseason to know he's a better option than Schaub, who simply doesn't have arm strength or confidence."



Schaub has a passer rating of 55 for the preseason......but he has a sore elbow. (whambulance!)





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Trying to find old Dove spot Ranch NW of Houston

About 5-6 years ago went day hunting for dove several seasons on a ranch NW of Houston, but only a 45 minute to hour drive from Baytown. Several thousand acres, met across from this guys farm/ranch house in a barn then all went to the fields. He also had a long term lease for quail hunters. Found it through a post here on 2Cool. Anybody have a clue where I'm talking about with this sketchy a description. Am looking to go again...been out of touch after moving from Baytown to New Waverly, just getting back into hunting/fishing. JT:texasflag

Tarpon and Kings?

My granddad lives in N Texas. He read a report of people catching tarpon in west bay/jetties and kings/ling being good. He called and asked me to set up a trip for us. I have very little experience fishing for anything other than trout/reds in the bays. He's 82 and this may be one of our last fishing trips together.



Any recommendations on a guide? Realistically, what's the chances of us catching a tarpon if we go in the next 3 weeks or less? We probably won't want to venture far. His days of 3 hr plus boat rides offshore are pretty much over. If tarpon fishing will be tough, any advise on a king/ling trip?

Rods and Reels - Revo, 2 Bantam Curado CU200s, Shoal Patrol, 2 American Rodsmiths

I am looking to sell the following to fund the purchases of other gear. The wife says I have too much! All gear is located in Missouri City and we can discuss discounts when purchasing multiple items. Please let me know if you have any questions or need additional information. See photos below. Gear is in used condition.



Rods:



1 - Shoal Patrol Casting Rod - 7’0” - $50

Line Weight - 8-14lb

Lure Weight - 1/4-5/8 oz.

It has a short split grip EVA handle. This rod is great for throwing tails and small topwaters. It has a classy red, white, and blue thread wrap!



2 - American Rodsmiths Casting Rod - 6’6” - $25

ARS-TW66 Titanium Series

Line Weight - 8-15 lbs

Lure Weight - 1/4-5/8 oz.

Cork handle.



3 - American Rodsmiths Casting Rod - 6’6” - $25

ARS-WSL Titanium Series

Line Weight - 6-12 lbs

Lure Weight - 1/8-3/8 oz.

Cork handle.





Reels:



1 - Abu Garcia Revo SX - $110 ($140 with Shoal Patrol Rod)

This reel has 11 bearings and is used but not abused. Slight corrosion on those shiny plastic parts (push button, etc.). Reel is extremely smooth. Spooled with 12 lb mono that could be replaced but I will leave it on so new buyer can test cast.



2 - Curado Bantam CU 200 - $85 ($100 with American Rodsmiths Rod)

This reel has 5 bearings and is just about bullet proof. Sadly, they are too big for my hands. Strung with 30 lb Power Pro Slick 8 that has been used 1 trip.



3 - Curado Bantam CU 200 - $85 ($100 with American Rodmsiths Rod)

Same as above but strung with 40 lb Sufix 832. This line was previously on another reel so I reeled it on to this one. Less than 10 trips on this spool of braid.





Reels





Curado with 40lb Sufix 832





Curado with PP Slick 8





Revo





2 pics of the Shoal Patrol









American Rodsmiths

Wacky wormin first gopro video

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Kenny Football (formerly known as Johnny Football 2.0)

WOW!



I bleed maroon and never in my wildest dreams would have thought Kenny has that that much game in him. Granted SCar's secondary is not the best but JHC he scorched it like a pro QB1. 500+ yards passing in his first opener. Against a quality opponent .



Johnny who? Kenny Football is raising the bar.



WHOOP!

Chittim Ranch Deer Lease- 2013-2014 Holden Pasture "Part 2"

Here is a Video Miles put together from 5 evening hunts in 5 different stands last season on the Nunley Chittim -Holden Pasture Deer Lease. This ranch is a low fence and all deer are free range. with no introduced genetics. This video is off 1 SD card of 18 I gave him.. He is working on Part 3 now :).



This video has several bucks breading one doe so be prepared if you don't want the youngsters to watch deer breading.



The video also shows 2 management bucks being taken plus several hogs being taken with a bow.



Hope y'all like it.. Its almost season and we are getting pumped up!

Brett Holden

Watch in HD...

Click on the link to see video here

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Free chance

To help a school teacher win a much needed shotgun. Just go here and vote for #25



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Labels

One more quick question, since I had a good response on the last. What is the best option for getting lables made? Mudhole offers it, but does anyone offer just a kit to spell out names for kids or whatever to put on the rod handle?:work:

Shoalwater 23 Cat

Do these boats ride good in rough water? I had someone telling me that they ride as good as most V-hulls. I haven't ever rode in one so I couldn't argue with him, but I always heard that skinny water boats do not ride good in rough water.

soft mirrOdine lures..where to buy?

Academy in College Station has never offered them. Looked on internet, perhaps not looking at correct store. Thanks for any help.

Help Cleaning Big Catfish

Fellas and Ladies I needed some vacation bad, and finally took some last week. My boys and I went to some family land and had a bunch of fun. Shot bows, shot rifles, checked game cameras etc.



We also caught some big old channel cats and I felt like a beginner trying to clean them. I've filleted tons of fish, but just felt like I was doing it wrong. These were about 9-13 pounds, not the biggest in the world, but big for me.



The first one I filleted like I would anyother fish and it just didn't work well. The rib bones were too much for my electric knife. Plus, the guts were just in the way. I gutted the rest like you would a deer, and then filleted them. This worked all right, but it seems there should be a better way.



This is the first one, and you can see how copious the amount of "innards" were.







Just figure you folks might know of a better way. Here's some the little blog post I did with more pictures and a little write up if you are so inclined.http://wp.me/p3bCKM-p2

Man, we are young on offense,....

.....glad the O-Line is loaded with Jr / Sr's.



Boomer





Receivers



1 K.J. Young

R-Fr.



6-0

177

16 Michiah Quick

Fr.



6-0

170

83 Austin Bennett

So.



6-0

175

WR

5 Durron Neal

Jr.



5-11

201

12 Derrick Woods

R-So.



6-1

186

8 Austin Bennett

So.



6-0

175

WR

3 Sterling Shepard

Jr.



5-10

195

17 Jordan Smallwood

R-Fr.



6-2

212

7 Dannon Cavil

R-Fr.



6-4

214









QB's

9 Trevor Knight

R-So.



6-1

201

14 Cody Thomas

R-Fr.



6-4

211

4 Justice Hansen

Fr..



6-3

204





FB

48 Aaron Ripkowski

Sr.



6-1

257

36 Dimitri Flowers

Fr.



6-1

244







RB

21 Keith Ford or

So.



5-11

206

28 Alex Ross

R-So.



6-1

221

32 Samaje Perine

Fr.



5-11

243

Lemon tree's new leaves

Have a younger lemon tree that has been sprouting new leaves and branches. The problem is the new leaves. They look like crumpled paper. It's been a couple of weeks with me watering it pretty good but no help. The mature leaves are thriving.

Any ideas to help?

Labor Day Trip to Rocksprings

Who else is going besides me? I want to go check the cabin, cut brush to open up clearings near the feeders, fill feeders, maybe meet my new neighbors, shoot all the pigs I can, hunt an Axis doe or buck and hopefully shoot a few doves. I think we've been getting a little rain there. Axis were moving in late June, hopefully they still are! We'll see! Take care and Happy Labor Day!

Installed some LED lights...

Installed some LED lights in the boat today and I think I like them. I ran five lights back to a bus bar with both positive/ground. I've got space left for another five if I decide to add some more LED. Might add some small LED lights in the livewells and lockers.

Prayers needed for my dad

My pops is the toughest SOB I know but right now he's at the mercy of a situation he can't control and needs the power of prayer to pull him through.



Yesterday my phone rang and the caller ID showed it was him. I answered but he didn't respond. When I called back he was short and to the point then said I'm really busy and have to let you go. Before I could say anything he had hung up. I didn't think too much of it because when he's at work he usually makes it quick and hangs up when he's done talking. However it turns out there was more to the story this time... He called this morning to apologize for cutting me short yesterday and then explained he was having a heart attack and hung up when the ems got there to transport him to the hospital!



Happened around lunch yesterday. Blood tests showed elevated enzymes, ekg indicated heart attack. They think he had another at the hospital last night. Cardiologist didn't come yesterday and then didn't show up until around 5PM today. He took one look at dad's chart and came apart at the seams. Claims he wasn't notified until this morning and was only told dad came in dehydrated complaining of chest pain. He immediately moved dad to icu, put him on nitro drip, and ordered a cath for first thing in the am. Until then it's a waiting game.



I'm 38 years old and today when I walked into that room I saw my dad truly scared of something for the first time in my entire life. He's a Christian, and was even a Sunday school teacher when I was growing up so I know he believes in the power of Christ. Now we just have to pray that God's plans for him here are not yet done.





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Question

Interested I getting into dog grooming ??? Classes? liscensing?

Advil vs Ibuprofin ($$$)

So which do you buy? Actually they are both the same but the pricing is not.....

Advil........200mg ....300 count Suggested Retail.....$25.00

may be bought at a cost of 19.99 if your lucky



Ibuprofin......200mg .........500 count........Suggested Retail.....$13.00

could buy as low as $7.00

Best floor for a jon boat??

What would be the best flooring for a jon boat? Also post up pics of flooring if you have them



Thanks

Stephen

My Kayak Video - "Slammin Rainbows!"

Here is a video of me kayaking the White River. Please enjoy the clear, cold, fog filled waters of the White River in Buffalo, Arkansas! :brew2:

You Tube

You Tube

Gear case

V-6 Johnson /evin 79-2001 got two in good condition both 25" one piece shaft......cheap

My Kayak Video - "Slammin Rainbows!"

Here is a video of me kayaking the White River. Please enjoy the clear, cold, fog filled waters of the White River in Buffalo, Arkansas! :brew2:

You Tube

You Tube

Gear case

V-6 Johnson /evin 79-2001 got two in good condition both 25" one piece shaft......cheap

Question

Interested I getting into dog grooming ??? Classes? liscensing?

Advil vs Ibuprofin ($$$)

So which do you buy? Actually they are both the same but the pricing is not.....

Advil........200mg ....300 count Suggested Retail.....$25.00

may be bought at a cost of 19.99 if your lucky



Ibuprofin......200mg .........500 count........Suggested Retail.....$13.00

could buy as low as $7.00

Best floor for a jon boat??

What would be the best flooring for a jon boat? Also post up pics of flooring if you have them



Thanks

Stephen

Raining!

77571 Checking in.

We got us a Deluge in progress.

Any golf cart mechanics on the board?

I having an issue with my motor on a 2001 Yamaha (electric) G14 cart. When you push pedal to the floor it feels like the motor is slipping. if you slowly push pedal it accelerates fine

How long?

How long until someone asks "How will this tropical system affect the fishing this weekend"?

Texas Hunt Lodge

going on a red stag and fallow buck hunt at this ranch in Oct. any reviews on this place?

Plumber

Who is our 2cool plumber?

Just got my wood ducks back from the taxidermist

It feels like christmas.



Bjs taxidermy in Sweeny tx did a amazing job i could not be happier. Just brilliant work and affordable. Great guy to deal with also.







If anyone wants anything done i highly recommend him. Pm me for his number

Article for the Guy that maybe wants to start Saltwater Flyfishing.

This is from an old 06 post I got from a gentleman from midcoast area that taught Flyfishing back in the mid 2000's to a lot of the TKF kayakers. I have not heard from him in several years when he changed jobs. I doubt that much has changed other than the prices on the gear. ;) I just never got the time to get into flyfishing. Heck I do not have time to get the BC out of the garage till late September.



JimD sent a nice email and asked for some perspectives on getting started with saltwater fly-fishing. So, here we go:



1. Rod--in saltwater flyfishing, at least, I think the rod is everything. My preference is for an 8wt rod that is 9ft long. Now, you can certainly fish with lighter weight rods with success, but my sense is that the faster we can land a fish, the less stress it endures and the greater likelihood it will survive being released.



I prefer a moderately fast rod for a couple of reasons. A "slow" rod creates a larger loop and larger loops mean more wind resistance and less distance. A very fast rod is just flat harder to cast for me and results in more tangles and knots in the line. I have seen very fine anglers use all three rod speeds with success, though. So, to some degree, your style will dictate your rod. But I don't think you can go wrong with a moderate speed rod and the manufacturer will provide information about rod speed in their catalogs or online.



Make sure the hardware, that is the reel seat and the guides will hold up in saltwater. Just ask the manufacturer. Most have a very good warranty, anyway.



As for manufacturer, take your pick. I like Sage but also fish a Winston rod. The TFO rods have come a LONG way and there are some very fine "sticks" provided by this manufacturer.



2. Reels--I fish Billy Pate and Ross Reels. Love them both. The Pate reels are my "go to" reels because they are durable and quite saltwater resistant. They are also expensive and take an engineering degree to disassemble and clean. I guess that is the trade-off.



Make sure the reel in which you are interested is anodized to resist corrosion and that it has a good "friction" drag system.



If you can afford a good saltwater reel like the Pate or Ted Jurasik, save your bucks and buy one. I know it is a hellacious outlay, but I have my first Billy Pate ten years after I bought it and it works as well as it did the day I bought it. Which is amazing when one considers how poorly I treat it......



3. Flyline--I use the basic Cortland 444 8wt, weight forward, floating flyline. I have tried all the designer lines, you know, and find this line works as well as any of them and for a lot less money. I like a brightly colored line because I can see it and at my rapidly advancing age, every little bit helps. These lines are very durable and don't seem to stiffen up in cold weather.



4. Leader--I am sold on the Umpqua "redfish" leader which is a monofilament tapered leader. I use either a 10lb or 12 lb test leader. You can find this leader at Cabelas, sometimes, in huge packages at an unbelievably low price. I don't use anything else.



I attach the leader to the flyline with a braided loop attachment that is made by Orvis. It slips on the end of the flyline like Chinese handcuffs and has a loop in the end through which I can pass the leader. I have never had one fail to hold and they make changing leaders a snap. Though they are Orvis products, I find them regularly at Bass Pro Shop.



5. Tippet--take your choice of any tippet material that is the same weight and diameter as the end of your leader. I attach it with a loop to loop connection by making two "perfection loops" (one in the tippet and one in the leader) and then just slipping one over the other. I prefer flourocarbon tippet because it is less visible, but I do not use flourocarbon leaders.



6. Shoes--I prefer a boot that covers my ankle and has a sole that will not easily cut. Flats booties work OK, but I prefer the flats boots that are made by Simms or by Cabelas. They lace up and cover my foot up to the ankle and above. In looking back at all the cuts on my current boots, it becomes clear that this investment has saved me many a bad oyster cut.



7. Sunglasses--I use two different pair over the course of a day. A pair of amber glasses for low light and a pair of vermillion glasses for times after the sun is up. Polarized, of course.



8. Fanny pack--I got a really good one from Cabelas that is made by Simms. Waterproof and the zipper is covered so that it is much less likely to corrode and freeze up.



9. Flies--I use five patterns (and an ace in the hole pattern) and that is it:

a. A seaducer pattern that has a very slow sink rate. I tend toward brown and tan.

b. A spoonfly. Casts like an anvil, but can be very effective when small bait fish are "flashing" or when the water is off color.

c. A topwater popping bug. Take your pick. I like yellow because it is easier for me to see.

d. The ubiquitous chartreuse and white clouser minnow. Sinks faster and has greater water column coverage.

e. A fly that resembles a small shad that I have seen referred to as the "hot flash minnow." Great, super, incredibly good speckled trout fly.

f. Ace in the hole--a red epoxy fly that is diamond shaped. I guarantee you that this fly will attract and hook black drum when nothing else on earth works.



OK, here are beginning requirements in terms of gear.



The real (or reel) secret to successful saltwater flyfishing is successful flycasting. The skill set is very different than that of freshwater fishing for trout or bass. In saltwater flyfishing, casting accurately and for distance is the ball game. So, mechanics have to be pretty darned good.

If you are interested in learning, take a class. Flycasting is not intuitive and there are some really great instructors around.



Email or post if there are any other questions with which I might help you make a purchase or if you have specific saltwater flyfishing questions.



Thanks again,



The Wizard

"Unable to connect to the internet..."

Apparently I have no internet access this morning, unless it's 2cool. Literally cannot open any other pages or use any utilities.



Using Chrome...Mozilla also thinks it's not connected. Deleted IE when I bought this computer so can't check that.



Avast! anti-virus says everything is good.



Re-started my modem/wireless router twice now. Have wifi according to my iphone.



Any ideas?

WTS: Daniel Defense v7 LW Upper, Unfired (Houston Area)

Daniel Defense v7 Lightweight upper with 12" Modular Float Rail. This upper was purchased as a complete rifle in June 2013. I removed the upper and had the lowered SBR'ed. This upper is sitting in the safe. It has never been fired, it is in new condition. It will include the Daniel Defense BCG and Charging Handle. I have all 3 rail sections currently removed, but I will include them on the gun if sold.



** The EoTech XPS-2 is NOT included. I may or may not sell it in the future. **



––-> Cash Price: $720 + shipping

––-> Cash Price: $600 + shipping (without the BCG and CH)





Some specs about this upper...

Upper Receiver:

- Daniel Defense A4 Upper Receiver

Barrel Characteristics

- 16? Cold Hammer Forged Barrel

- 5.56 NATO Chamber

- 1:7 Twist

- Government Contour

- Mid-Length Gas Port

- Chrome Lined

- Mil-Spec Heavy Phosphate Finish

- HPT / MPI

Bolt Carrier Group

- Mil-Spec M16 / Full Auto Carrier

- Shot Peened Bolt

- Shot Peened Extractor

- Properly Staked Gas Key

- Internal Chrome Lining

- HPT / MPI

Muzzle Device:

- Daniel Defense Flash Suppressor

- Handguard: Daniel Defense Modular Free Float Rail 12.0





FTF at Bass Pro Shop in Pearland on Hwy 288 and Beltway 8. Any request to change the meeting location, may change the price.

OR

I accept DISCREET Paypal (+3.5% or as a GIFT) and USPS money orders. Buyer pays actual shipping and insurance.





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custom aluminum boat

N e one know where to get a custom made aluminum boat preferably a small center console or Jon boat around the Baytown Texas area I'm looking from the 15 to 16 foot range and help will be greatly appreciated

My dishwasher sounds like a tortured rabbit

Three year old Kenmore dishwasher screeching during wash cycle. I assume it's the motor. It is on and off sporadically. I have not yet taken any steps to remedy as of today.



What is it?



DIY? Service call? Warranty?

Bauhaus Oversized Chair and Ottoman

$100 firm. some scratches on the wood. otherwise good condition. Made by Bauhaus. comes with three pillows, two are floral print. kyliebhoward at gmail

One more day and the drought is over

Roll Tide!

Banana? No problem they can eat them here!

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Input on CCs

I'm looking for pros and cons of certain center consoles. Other than fishing a on a few I have zero knowledge of what to look for, brands to avoid, easy to work on or fix, bildge access, fishable space, so on so forth. Brand new is not really in the cards but late 2000 models with 4strokes are the route we wanna go. My short list includes SeaVee, Jupiter, Contender, Regulator, somewhere in the 27-31 range. I just don't really know certain details of each and would like to hear input. Thanks.



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misc stuff for sale - cheap

cleaning up around the house. Have the following for sale:

1. 2009 F250 Super Duty front bumper-King Ranch, excellent condition with factory fog lights. $50.00

2. 10" Craftsman table saw on stand. 3 HP belt drive. Works perfect. $50.00 The blade that's on it costs more than that.

3. Craftsman edger/trimmer. 4.0 HP gas engine Excellent shape but will need carb job. $50.00

4. Couple kids bikes. $15 each. One is a Schwinn, not sure of the other. 5. Wife's bike - a GT "Outpost" with child seat $50.00

6. OMC stainless props for V6. A 4 blade Predator, and a couple 3 blades. All in good shape. Make offer, (scrap price is about $.50 a pound, you must do better than that).

7. Love seat - Tan ultra suede material, individual reclining seats. Very nice but sitting in storage since purchased. No wear on it at all. $75.00

8. 15' of 1/2" chain with forged hooks (made in USA). Too heavy duty for my needs. Probably weighs about 70 lbs. $50.00

9. Several computer monitors, printers, etc. All working when unhooked. Make offer, hate to throw them away.

10. 50 or 60 lb. ingot of plumbers lead. I have been lugging this thing around for about 12 years thinking I will make surf weights out of it. Apparently not going to happen. Scrap price is $.57 a lb. Must do better.

11. Upright Freezer. Bought it about 7 years ago to store a moose and buffalo that I shot. That meat is long gone and it has been storing ice under our carport ever since. Time for it to go. Works great but has signs of weathering on the outside. $50.00

12. Furuno GP-1650WF GPS. Garmin 2006C GPS. I have several other Garmin units pulled from previous boats I have owned. All working when removed. Make offer.

13. Wagner 505 high performance airless sprayer. I think I paid $100 for the gun alone. With hoses, etc. $50.00

14. Dewalt Emglo portable air compressor. Let it sit too long without using I guess because I turn it on and the motor hums but compressor locked up. $Make offer. I have a shop compressor and I already bought another portable compressor.

Will look around for more stuff. I am tired of typing for now. Contact me by phone. Bruce 281-935-8503 League City area.

Golf Cart Needs Painted

Purchased 09 Club Car found on 2cool...wife wants it painted a different color. Appreciate any recommendations on who does quality work for a reasonable price in the Houston area. Thanks so much!

Gennsi light bar feedback

Looking into ordering a flood/spot combo light bar to install in front of my boat for driving. Has anybody installed the Gennsi white marine model and can offer some input. They are priced pretty well and usa made.

Red Tuna Shirt Club announces August shirt - Jambo's Sportfishing!

Red Tuna Shirt Club is proud to announce our August shirt - Jambo's Sportfishing from North Coast, Washington!



This one-of-a-kind shirt has been sent to all Red Tuna members - let us know how you like it.


If you haven't joined yet, do so today and you will receive this authentic Jambo's shirt right away as your first shirt. Then, each month you will receive an original new t-shirt from a top charter boat or fishing lodge. Just visit redtunashirtclub.com .















Jambo’s Sportfishing is a leading charter company operating out of Neah Bay, an area north of Seattle at the Northwestern tip of the United States. The area is flanked by rugged beauty with steep cliffs, lush forests, the Pacific Ocean, and the best fishing the northwestern coast has to offer.



Jambo’s is owned and operated by Michael Jamboretz, a native who grew up fishing the area and who has been exploring the waters of the Pacific Northwest for more than 35 years . He captains a safe and wide 37′ Delta Marine Charterboat from Neah Bay and takes pride in providing the best equipment available and going the extra mile to help customers achieve success.



Jambo’s trips focus on salmon and halibut, with a variety of bottom fish and ling cod rounding out the box. Halibut average 35 to 70 lbs but Jambo’s has landed many 100lbers in the local waters. The Washington season only runs a few days but Jambo’s takes customers the short distance into Canadian waters for Halibut all summer long.



Neah Bay also has the Best Salmon Fishing on the West Coast. From Swiftsure Bank and the Straits right in front of Neah Bay, Jambo’s can easily access all of the Salmon that take the left turn and enter the Straits on their way to Puget Sound and Canadian Rivers and streams. The average size is in the mid teens to mid twentys, but later in the summer Jambo’s regularly lands fish in the 30 lb class.



To experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and some of the best halibut and salmon fishing in the US, call Capt. Jamboretz and plan your adventure with Jambo’s Sportfishing !

Red Tuna Shirt Club announces August shirt - Jambo's Sportfishing!

Red Tuna Shirt Club is proud to announce our August shirt - Jambo's Sportfishing from North Coast, Washington!



This one-of-a-kind shirt has been sent to all Red Tuna members - let us know how you like it.


If you haven't joined yet, do so today and you will receive this authentic Jambo's shirt right away as your first shirt. Then, each month you will receive an original new t-shirt from a top charter boat or fishing lodge. Just visit redtunashirtclub.com .















Jambo’s Sportfishing is a leading charter company operating out of Neah Bay, an area north of Seattle at the Northwestern tip of the United States. The area is flanked by rugged beauty with steep cliffs, lush forests, the Pacific Ocean, and the best fishing the northwestern coast has to offer.



Jambo’s is owned and operated by Michael Jamboretz, a native who grew up fishing the area and who has been exploring the waters of the Pacific Northwest for more than 35 years . He captains a safe and wide 37′ Delta Marine Charterboat from Neah Bay and takes pride in providing the best equipment available and going the extra mile to help customers achieve success.



Jambo’s trips focus on salmon and halibut, with a variety of bottom fish and ling cod rounding out the box. Halibut average 35 to 70 lbs but Jambo’s has landed many 100lbers in the local waters. The Washington season only runs a few days but Jambo’s takes customers the short distance into Canadian waters for Halibut all summer long.



Neah Bay also has the Best Salmon Fishing on the West Coast. From Swiftsure Bank and the Straits right in front of Neah Bay, Jambo’s can easily access all of the Salmon that take the left turn and enter the Straits on their way to Puget Sound and Canadian Rivers and streams. The average size is in the mid teens to mid twentys, but later in the summer Jambo’s regularly lands fish in the 30 lb class.



To experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest and some of the best halibut and salmon fishing in the US, call Capt. Jamboretz and plan your adventure with Jambo’s Sportfishing !

crazy outcome to motorcycle wreck!!! gotta ses this

ALL i could say is wow!!!Some was watching over him that day!!!

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Need a ride

Anybody going out to shoot some fish on sat. Sept 6th, Port A, to Port O Connor area

Me and a buddy are looking for a ride

325-668-0931

Gary

Center Console pistol mount

Any pics or ideas?



I ran across this thread and will probably go this route. Just wanted to see what others set up looks like.





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Corkscrew BBQ Is Back in Bidness!

If any of you find yourself in the Spring/Woodlands area and are jonesin' for some great "Q" Corkscrew BBQ is back on line. They shut down over the last 3 weeks to install their new "bigger" pit and are reopening in exactly 49 minutes! The bigger pit will keep 'em from running out so soon. They've ruined me for anyone else's Q as I haven't had any since they shut down. Gotta go get in line, see ya!



Oh yeah, free beer while you wait in line on the weekends! How cool is that?!

And God Made a Doc

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Offshore partner wanted.

A divorce, then the economic fiasco has put a serious dent in my offshore activities. I am pretty hardcore in the fact, that I have taken multi day trips in a small boat. I am a vet, and meticulously plan for the worst. A close family friend has bought a big sport fisher and never uses his 25' Wellcraft. It has 150 merc saltwater series. One with a very new power head. It is an older boat, but is very functional.



This is what I can offer, split the boat 70/30, then probably do a few upgrades and rig boat for battle. Rigging and repairs 50/50. I can store, maintain, and repair as needed. Will build covered storage in La Ward which is between port Lavaca and Palacios. Boat will be 45 mi to either Poc, or Matagorda. 90 mi to port aransas.



I have the time, know how, experience, and desire. Looking for someone that is new to sport but loves the offshore challenge, and wants to learn. I will be down this weekend and will take some pics of it.



If there is ever a time for a person that wants to get into offshore fishing without adding a mortgage payment, this is your shot. Initial cash will probably be around 10,000 to 12,000. This covers boat/motor, trailer, update electronics, additional fuel capability, boat us insurance/towing, and some offshore rigging plus additional safety gear. I carry props, fuel filters, small generator, ditch bag, life raft, spare bilge/emergency pump, waterproof handheld VHF with extra battery's, handheld gps, and emergency beacons.



My ideal trip heads out early and hits some snapper, then out stopping at various rigs/wrecks. Try to pickup some Dolphin or wahoo, and then continue out to 850+ for some tile. Overnight rig for swords, and toy with schooling tuna. At dawn put out a spread and do some sport bill fishing. Then settle in for a long ride back looking for floating debris, or weed lines. Pick up the rest of our state snapper limits and head in. Once in, clean the fish and then I will handle the boat.



If this interests you, I would be more than willing to negotiate. I really love going early week when weather is right, but schedule is tough with new job. Usually stuck to weekends. On other way I would help ease trip expenses is to take customers and expense out costs, or people that will pay their way to go. Average fuel for said trip is probably 5 to 6 hundred alone.

Push poles

Lost my 10ft push pole today it shook out if it's little hinges and sank to the bottom of the channel. Any recommendations for a good push pole/stake out pole? Nothing over priced I only paid 80 for the last one it was a boat show special but a little too skinny for me

great punishment

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26' super sport r-vision trailer

:bounce:For sale: 26' super sport r-vision trailer, sleeps six with one queen bed up front, one slide out, TV's, awning, refrigerator, oven/stove, ac, shower and microwave. Nice trailer, price for quick sale $12,500. located in Kingsville, TX. call 361/522/4070

Tough grind

Anyone else find this past wkend to be a tough grind? Every spot we hit in Aransas Bay and Estes produces small numbers of reds and drums. Many just under the limit. Skip jacks were cheap!

Lil'Gun Question

I purchased a can of Lil'Gun for reloads of my .32 H&R Mag. I made up some test loads using Sierra 90 gr HP. I did 10.5, 11, and 11.5 gr batches.



10.5 averaged 1230fps

11 averaged 1220fps

11.5 averaged 1250fps



All loads gave a good group.



My concern is the heat this stuff produces. I had 10 rounds for each powder weight. I was shooting one shot and then writing down the fps then shot other round and write that down. So I was not rushing the shots allowing about a minute between each shot. The barrel was getting really hot. Is this powder worth that much heat?

PINS rigs disappearing

A friend of mine just came back from the Spinnaker rig. His words left a hole where my stomach used to be...



The Feds have sent the destroyers to 5mm to remove our beloved yellow rig. My friend says it's nearly all down already, and is surrounded by a bunch of crane boats finishing the job.



This administration will have to answer some day for the agenda they continue to drive forward. In the name of conservation they remove the rig/reefs and BLOW UP the entire structure, remove every scrap of structure and move on, leaving a blank mud bottom. And the fish they are "protecting"? Dead. All of them. Their explosives leave a floating slick of dead snapper and grouper. Mission accomplished, they move on to the next kill site. This is evil.

Lil Hep!

Im going to Africa next spring. I need to buy a decent Digital camera and will try it out this fall at deer camp. I want to be able to take portraits and change lens and take some longer shots. $1000 is my budget. Some suggestions please, and sample photos.

THANKS in advance for your help!

fishing in the rain

hey guys,



just watched the weather report for the coming weekend. they're predicting rain friday-sunday. i know its about a week in advance, and that most of the time those weather guys are wrong, but i had a question since my big trip in sargent is this coming weekend.



how is the surf fishing in the rain? what about of ICW in the rain?



have you guys tried it. the pier at the house we're renting doesn't have a top, just a flat pier and i'm trying to prepare and decide if i should bring a pop up to sit under.



if it does rain, how should i prepare other than an umbrella? hahaa.



maybe a different rig?



any help will be appreciated.



thanks guys.

Deer Lease Wanted

Looking for a deer lease, single individual w/family that doesn't hunt but will accompany me on occasion. Not necessary for a trophy lease, enjoy shooting big deer but not the only reason I go hunting. Would like to have some place to fish on for my 4yr old son to enjoy.

Not really limited to a budget, it is deer hunting, but will not spend over 5K for a place to shoot 3 - 4 deer. Location can be any where within 5 hrs from house.

If anyone has any openings send me a pm and lets see.



Thanks,

Deer Lease Wanted

Looking for a deer lease, single individual w/family that doesn't hunt but will accompany me on occasion. Not necessary for a trophy lease, enjoy shooting big deer but not the only reason I go hunting. Would like to have some place to fish on for my 4yr old son to enjoy.

Not really limited to a budget, it is deer hunting, but will not spend over 5K for a place to shoot 3 - 4 deer. Location can be any where within 5 hrs from house.

If anyone has any openings send me a pm and lets see.



Thanks,

Found The Big Uglies!

We found the Big Uglies a few Reds and some Sand Trout this past weekend, fishing Kemah and the Galveston Jetties.



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Found The Big Uglies!

We found the Big Uglies a few Reds and some Sand Trout this past weekend.



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Savage Model 12 .308

Savage Model 12 .308 Accu Trigger S.S Fluted Barrel

Choate Varmint Stock w/Custom Paint

EGW HD Tactical Scope Base 20 MOA

Seekins Precision 30mm 4/6 Combo Cap Screw Rings

Vortex Viper Scope 6.5 x 20 x 50 PA 30mm Tube w/Dead Hold BDC Reticle

Flip Open Covers

Stock has one minor chip in paint near bolt handle



Scope, Rings and Base mounted and boresighted. All are brand new



$1250 No Trades Located in Crosby

Call/Text 281-732 5325 for info or pic

2014 ranger 900 take off wheels and tires

2014 ranger 900 take off wheels and tires that are brand new. Less than 1 mile on them.

Will get pics tomorrow

$350

Pm or call/text 832-541-2214

Chris

Adams trophy 8/24 eve whacking

Nothing big but meat haul for sure never got hot and heavy just steady till we got our limit





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USA and DEFCON 1

On TV, FOX NEWS this morning, a Ret. Lt. General was giving his opinion concerning the remarks a 4 Star General (in DC) made about the situation w/ ISIS. Lt.G. says the US should go into DEFCON1, possibilty of ISIS hitting US cities, and the fact that Sept.11th is coming soon. Sounded scarey and very serious. I am sure his comments will be aired again. i.e. " Clear and Present Danger"..........

Lousianna Amberjack

So is state water AJ still open in Louisanna? There are so many rules these days and just when you think you know them they change them.

2014 ranger 900 take off wheels and tires

2014 ranger 900 take off wheels and tires that are brand new. Less than 1 mile on them.

Will get pics tomorrow

$350

Pm or call/text 832-541-2214

Chris

GMC33 Please call me.

:help:You placed an ad but there is no way to contact you. You did not post a phone number or email and apparently have not enabled settings in order for anyone to PM you.

Anyone know CMC33? If you do, please have him call me Monday if possible.

Thanks.

Craig 713-301-2488:help:

GMC33 Please call me.

Anyone know CMC33? If you do, please have him call me Monday if possible.

Thanks.

Craig 713-301-2488

Wife's First Billfish

We fished the TWAT Tournament out of Port A. Didn't make the money but had a Great time. My wife Mellissa caught her first Billfish a White Marlin. My sons girlfriend Angela caught her first offshore fish a small Dolphin.



It was a bit choppy running straight into the seas all night but became pretty during the day. Not as much weeds down south making trolling easier.



Cool thing the tourney did was give a silver marlin necklace to all the girls that caught their first billfish.



My wife got to take her swim in the harbor by the weigh station.



Anglers Mellissa Smith, Jill Parker and Angela Kao

Crew Ryan Smith and Rodney Parker









































Angela Kao with Jill Parker in the background.

Range time in texas heat !

Well went out today about 3:30 to put a few down range , I picked up this new steel target that mounts to a T post it's 7x10 " put it out to 600 yards . Well hot as it was only shot my 300 ultra one time at the target that's the big mark left center , then my 308 first shot was me then it seamed to group well ! I am so ready for it to start cool off !,,,,!



These target are mounted on heavy springs at the base a move well and ring really loud ! Kinda cool ....







Transplanted from the North :)

1983 Fishin Ski Barge

Hey all. As a newer fisherman, I'm a continual reader here, but as I absorb a lot of info, I don't have a lot to say about the issues, so I'm a first time poster.



Looking to sell our 1983 Fishin Ski Barge 19' Center Console. Need the money to pay some bills (new baby on the way), but not desperate. Link to the ad on Craigslist is here: http://ift.tt/1t5oOqG





The hull is 18' 11", and has an 84" Beam. There is a LOT of room on the deck with this layout. Our family takes it out routinely, and this is a very reliable boat. We've had 8 in this boat before, so it can hold a lot of folks to go cruising with. Also a great 2 person fishing boat in the flats, as it can run real shallow.



The boat is powered by a 1983 2-Stroke 115 Evinrude, with power tilt. WOT will get you just over 40 mph, but cruises very well also. We also have a bimini top which covers almost all of the seating area. The bimini top is very sturdy, we routinely use it while cruising. There is also an Eagle Cuda 250 GPS/Fish Finder/Depth Finder (now rebranded as a Lowrance Mark4) which I've made a removable mount for.



I've cleaned the boat out after every trip, and thoroughly flushed the engine out routinely. I've had the impeller and lower seals replaced, and the engine gone over at Dockside Marine, where they checked compression of the cylinders as well (all good). Bilge pump is less than 2 yrs old, and runs flawlessly either on auto or manual setting.



I've got some additional life preservers I can add in as well, and will give you all of my boat maintenance items as well (transom saver for towing, boat wash, compound, flushing earmuffs, fuel stabilizer, etc). I'll include the boat cover I keep on the boat as well. This boat will be ready to hit the water day one. I have titles for all in my name, and will help transfer at TPWD on 45 South if you so choose.



A lot of folks say the happiest day of your life with your boat is when you sell it. That is not the case here. This is a great low maintenance boat, and would like to see it go to someone who will use it and appreciate it. Email me for any questions or offers, I'll get back to you as quickly as I can.



For those unfamiliar with Fishin Ski Barge, they were built out of Knoxville, Arkansas until the company finally closed its doors in 1994. This is the same lineage company as Kenner Boats, and these were designs of Bill Kenner's father.



1983 Ski Barge, Ser # SKB90536M83H.

1983 Evinrude 115 2-Stroke Outboard (E115TLCTE), Ser # J0281XXX

1986 Sportsman Trailer, VIN 1BTB2MK25G1K1XXXX

Had a good day 8-23-14

Caught 72 Trout 2 Reds and 2 Spanish Mackerel . Back at the dock for 1:00

Shoalwater Cat, Haynie Cat others ok for Rigs???

What boats besides SUPER SHALLOW WATER BOATS like shallow classics skiffs etc should I STAY AWAY from if I want to run to rigs on a good day or jetties or coastline in...



it seems some of the hayie cats and shoal water cats have some low sides...which would shy me away from running out that far....is that a good observation or am I being a P&$$^

Pus Asp

Ever get hit by one of these guys? Had one fall down my shirt working in the yard. Thought I got hit by a wasp but it was all over. Crazy headache and almost puking. Worst bug sting I have had in a while. Weird headache and tight twitching arm muscles.! Benadryl seems to be helping.

Fellow Texans, need your help!

We entered a BassPro contest for Ascend Outdoor Products. The contest was to shoot a short video using their products. Much to my surprise the video is now in first place in the nationwide contest. There is an entry from Florida that is in second place and has been gaining ground. We can't have a Florida fisherman beat us out, right? Please take a moment to click on the link to the Youtube video. Hit the "like" button (if you have a youtube account) if not, just your clicking on the link will add a "view" which will also help. Thank you in advance for your help!

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One or two power poles?

Signing the papers this week on a 2006 Skeeter ZX22 bay with a 200 Yamaha HPDI. It's completely loaded out all the way, including a power pole. I've seen guys with 2. Would this boat need two or is one enough?

Scooter build plans

I know that this has been covered on this forum before. I would like to build a small scooter ( about 12' or 13'). I have seen the Glen L design, but it is larger than I would like. Can anyone please point me in the right direction to find plans or even some sketches?



I appreciate any help that you can offer,



Curly Bill

Mercury 150 Four Stroke thoughts?

I was thinking about buying the Mercury 150 Four Stroke but, before I do, I would like some real world experience on the motor from my 2cool family. Power, performance, getting up, mileage and ect. and if you would buy again.



Thanks Pete

East Matty 8/22-23 (w/ video report)

Caught a few trout and some sandies under popping cork with live shrimp. Nothing too big this trip. Thanks to all those who visit my blog. Over 1200 visits the last couple of months. I appreciate the support. Enjoy the video report and full report at http://ift.tt/1l5OOQ6.



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boat cover for T-top

Will be picking up our new Pure Bay 2200 this week and T-top will be installed after labor day. Is there and easy way to modify a regular cc cover to work with the T-top?

Gulf fishing authority says red snapper fix is easy

Here is a great one-on-one interview with the Gulf of Mexico's preeminent expert on red snapper, Dr. Bob Shipp, who pretty much tells it like it is.



Q: What do you think of the sector-separation proposal that would break off the charter fleet from the recreational quota?



Dr. Shipp: "Unfortunately, this is the byproduct of the whole flaw in the system. You turn brother against brother, charter guys against the recreational guys. Historically, they were always together. I see both sides of this. I think philosophically, it's a bad deal to split up the recreational fishery. On the other hand, I see that the charterboat guys have their backs against the wall. They have no alternative but to try to go off on their own. I don't think it's going to solve their problems; it's a Band-Aid. "



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Never a Dull Moment!

I made it out a couple days ago looking for Cobia off of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge tunnel. No luck there but I did get into a bunch of small blues off of Cape Henry. I also made a trip to New Point Comfort where I was greeted by a couple jumping Dolphin and hundreds of Pelicans. Back at home the pair of Bald Eagles in my front yard were waiting for me on a windy night yesterday. Here are some pictures from the last couple of days.