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  • Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #2194601

    I bought a ford explorer back in January was a 2020 used. I bought it to keep miles off my f350 diesel. Save some cost etc. I have been very happy much more than I thought. lots of room handles great pretty quick. 2.3l eco. I drove the 3l eco it was a rocketship but had less fuel economy so opted for 2.3l. I also was looking at GMC Acadia. a week after I bought the explorer I rented a Acadia 2023 on a trip was not as happy as was with the ford. I hated the blind spots and the seat vibrates as the proximity alarm.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #2184909

    I built an AR pistol for hog hunting in Texas. we use suppressor on the thermals and a short barrel helps with weight length getting in and out of vehicles. I added the brace to keep legal built it with an 80% lower so no numbers etc. now I have to add numbers and register it to be legal what joke. It won’t hold up just the same as bump stocks. just in the mean time kinda shitty deal. also a nice advantage I could use my ar pistol in shotgun zones which changing to SBR would also change that. There were many calls and discussions in regards to usage of pistol braces and It was clearly resolved a few years back. This is just push back from Old Joes admin to further strip our constitutional rights. Many of the words were used to make it seem as late but more of words to change what is and was always illegal. either way we never should be limited on what we a citizens should be able to posses in the first place. full auto, pistol,rifle,shotgun, tank whatever. constitution didn’t limit only later bs came to play. How are citizens supposed to fend off a tyrannical government with less then equal power that was not the intent of the 2nd amendment. not saying I need a howitzer but I should be able to have one!

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #2177291

    nothing is carbon free. those e vehicles they keep pushing the carbon footprint is more then double then the carbon produced in the lifetime of a gas car. also the toxic waste produced. people are so darn stupid to understand all sounds good but it isn’t reality. most of the power grid is powered by natural gas, coal, and nuclear.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #2170839

    I love my norfins. Light warm and can remove the liner to dry out. cleats are nice for ice. they have a camp hunting boot the same at ice version without the cleats.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #2090940

    No issues pulling any of the boats your looking at. I have a 621 puled with a f150 no issues. I have a 2017 621 for sale with a 2022 hull just 17 motors. Yamaha’s FYI

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #2032560

    coho be top 10 ft usually this time of year

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #2032558

    Your a bit late. Coming for a professional in the industry 20 years. you can put it down as soon as the snow is gone. many years the curb line will be all weeds because crab grass germinates early just appears late. the rest of the yard get hit.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #2012609

    State park access increases seem excessive.

    really big increase percentage wise

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1972771

    I wouldn’t go with out it. I have panoptix standard on the boat it marks many more then the 2d. and livescope is a game changer in the ability to cast at the fish see it react and even tell what kind of fish vs guessing are you looking as suckers walleyes etc. also sent the structure how it looks etc it is by far worth the price tag.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1964265

    Honda if you want it to last. Polaris has nice options but everyone I know has issues. A friend works there and won’t even buy one. Honda costs less then Rnagers as well.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1934413

    They stopped making then a few years back good luck finding any.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1933355

    Fishlectronics will take care if it. Off university ave new Brighton I think. Service shop hummingbird lowrance and minnkota.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1931564

    7 and 9 depends on the day if yoU limit to sizes you will be missing out. ?i have had many days one will catch other won’t.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1919962

    I run saws almost daily. I have had little to no issues with my stihl saws. I have 6 saws. from there 660 to climbing to 250. I have a 250 that is 18 years old still runs great and run a 18″ bar. I have run huskavarna, johnserd,echo and nothing compared to stihl. I have a few echo like them but they are climbing saw but have a lot less power per weight then my stihl. AS per professional saw vs homeowner saw. unless you run them all the time there isn’t much difference. I have a 250 that is a “homeowner” and has more hours then all my others combined no issues. fuel issues are the main problems use premium fuel non oxy and good oil and your good. As per plastic parts those are all to reduce weight which helps with fatigue. I have never broken a saw due to the plastic parts.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1919309

    I use a water spike or a 28# Rictor never and issue need to use 6′ of chain with either help hold and abrasion resistance from rocks. Holds my 621 no issues.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1918454

    buy a good reel not a cheep one. the abuse and pressure constantly put on the drag will destroy cheap reels. The accudepth a cheap sealing much better but I would go to a tekota for musky. The rod isn’t a big deal but spend on reel will last forever. can use for trolling eyes too.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1918451

    I have a 40×60 just like what your interested in. It was built stick but that really does’t matter would be much cheaper post frame. I have in floor heat a 16 x 10′ door and a 9×10′ door has 12′ ceilings. I have a drain in floor, its trough so about 25′ wide. Both Stick and post doesn’t matter. If I built I would do Post. The shop came with the house I am adding a hot dawg type next year I use a salamander to heat up when I am in the shop. I am on propane so not the best in cost option so I limit the heat in shop to 50 all year to keep things warm. The inside is all metal. If I did it myself I would have done OSB on the lower 8′ so flat to screw cabinets etc. I have water in it which is needed for the in floor heat to add to boiler. Might be able to have a supply tank not sure. Nice to wash boat and trucks too.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1918141

    the shoreline will melt first main sheet will be solid much longer so if you can get on should be fine.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1918140

    Love my heated jacket from milwaukee except they moved battery to lower back. front pocket was better or on the side. Bought it mostly for hunting late season archery to limit bulky clothing.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1918139

    spring is better as dealers don’t want to store older models to make room for new. Also many used show up so people don’t have to store in summer or custom build over summer.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1918138

    Flo fast makes a great product not a inexpensive option but save a lot of headache. easy to use and fast.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1916440

    I use 2 ton epoxy but need a lure turner. I also use KBS diamond clear much easier but I will get skim in can so has down side. It is just a dip and done no turner. I like it a lot. I use createx paints in the air brush. lot of good youtube videos on how to finish and paint baits. Takes a lot of practice to get things to look good.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1916437

    Use a bubbler type the water pump that recirculate the water tend to heat up the water and kill minnows. a basic pump with a stone works just fine.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1915902

    no i have it on a swivel arm so i can swing it around and then when on spot lock still able to view all directions. thought about the trolling motor but in spot lock only will look one way. traxtech makes awesome system for this. New this year well built and stows nice.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1915840

    You buy a head unit with the side and down option panoptix is another transducer. The standard panoptix will view farther and deeper Vs the live scope the live scope will allow to more detail and sometimes the ability to know what type of fish and or size but loose the distance. I have both both have there place the standard definitely nicer for seeing fish off to the side.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1914750

    I think that week there are a few tournaments that might be your issue this year.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1914749

    try powers in woodbury a lot of small crappies and sunfish usually easy to catch we used to take our cub scout there. It is right of CR19.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1914745

    put lead on inside. I would utilize boards they are easy to run it will greatly help you spread lines and eliminate tangle and also contact more fish. There is a small learning curve but worth it. When you say you don’t like to deal with boards seems that you just need more time in learning the trick to make it easy. I can put a person who doesn’t fish and one day they are masters at boards.

    Mike Klein
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 1026
    #1911193

    Fish lectronics not exactly NW metro but thats all they do repair and rig. University Ave. Very reasonable.

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