Dutch, I do that as a side gig. I’m out of Zumbro falls but do mobile services. Cell is 507-601-8534. Would be happy to help.

If you can afford it, any jacket/bins in Goretex ProShell is the way to go. A season of guiding on the coast of Alaska made that very clear. Simms, Sitka, Arcteryx all use the same fabric; pro shell is pro shell.

Send me an email or give me a call!

My new side gig Sweetwater Marine Rigging specializes in electronics, including trailer wiring, if anyone needs anything done!

Swmarinerigging.com

Mobile service out of Zumbro Falls.

Specialize in installing trolling motors, GPS/sonar/livescope, trailer wiring, and basic maintenance. Would love to help this awesome community!

Hey guys, thanks so much for the replies. I focus on the area surrounding Rochester. I am located in Zumbro Falls but provide a mobile service so come to your house/marina/storage facility to complete the service. Service charges are based on time/material but am significantly less expensive than my competitors. Don’t be afraid to reach out with any questions!

It’s swmarinerigging.com or call me at 507-601-8534.

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Awesome options! Thanks for the info!

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Vermilion is awesome for what you described.

Vermilion is the poop.

The best, hands down, is Arcteryx. Yes, they are expensive as poop. But its the only product that I trust during a poop storm of a rain storm.

You can either buy 5 $100 jackets, or 1 $500 jacket

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I started doing it super small-time with my Dad when I was very young, then progressed to tapping a dozen trees and getting 4-5 gallons a year. I used to sell it by the quart to my teachers to fund my walleye addiction.

To start small, all you’d need is a tap, a bag hanger, a bag or 2 (squirrels like to chew the corners), a drill, a pot, and a stove. I guess you’ll need a cooking thermometer too, but that’s about it. Super simple. Its been years since I’ve done it but think the standard tap is a 7/16in bit. Your turkey fryer would be perfect. That way you can do it outside; my mom was not very stoked when our entire kitchen was sticky when we first started.

Its usually around 40 gallons for ‘soft’ maples and 25 gallons for ‘hard’ maples. Not sure the taxonomical difference between the two, but they definitely look slightly different.