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  • drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
    Posts: 976
    January 30, 2012 at 3:20 am #1033279

    Prop MD in Eden Prairie

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    August 9, 2011 at 2:37 am #987096

    Wow, I just went through the same debate.
    My Etec 50 is a tiller without a tach.
    I damaged the factory prop, which was a 13-3/4 x 13 aluminum.
    I went to a 13-3/4 x 15 aluminum.
    I would have loved to go higher, but without a tach I chickened out.
    Like the guys said, I gained 4-5 MPH on the top end and lost hole shot.
    Good luck.
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    June 24, 2011 at 1:17 pm #976008

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    check out what Dave or Jason say at Sportland Bait in Nisswa they will have some great tips for you.


    Agreed
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    June 20, 2011 at 2:45 am #974408

    This helps huge, thanks guys
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    May 9, 2011 at 4:40 pm #947440

    WOW, that Joel guy looks like a dork…
    Nice fish though
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    February 26, 2011 at 3:18 am #101139

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    The bull likely was exhausted from the rut along with being very old, he was probably at the end of his life. When he jumped the fence and lost his footing in the soft ground, I can see how this could happen.


    You got it Kooty. I spoke with these guys directly and that is exactly how they explained it. With fresh snow on the ground, it was apparently pretty obvious how it all went down.
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
    Posts: 976
    December 17, 2010 at 3:14 am #917879

    i drove the river down to Wabasha today and never saw a soul on the ice…
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    October 6, 2010 at 4:28 am #87781

    Brainerd/Leech area was quiet.
    I shot only 5 birds for the weekend, 4 woodies and 1 teal.
    Check out the MN-DNR CO reports for last weekend, very negative regarding hunter participation and success over the opener.
    I did have to make my first rescue while hunting.
    5 minutes after legal shooting on Saturday, I could hear screams for help. I thought that somebody had been shot for sure.
    Responded ASAP and found a 12′ boat upside-down with the motor prop in the air, and 3 very cold and scared 17 year olds hanging on for dear life. All ended well though.
    I have not heard many real good reports yet.
    Sounds like the Winnie area produced pretty good numbers of divers.
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    September 20, 2010 at 1:57 pm #85836

    In my opinion this is a no-brainer, the 870 is the perfect gun for your needs.
    Slug barrels are readily available.
    Go with the 26″ barrel, the advice that you received about shot petterns is correct.
    You are unlikely to have any issues with this gun, but if you did, most gunsmiths are very knowledgeable on the Remingtons and have parts on hand for them.
    I no longer own an 870, but I’m currently rebuilding my inventory, as the 870 will be the first gun that each of my kids will own!
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    September 18, 2010 at 5:08 pm #899334

    H & H Gun Sales
    (715) 262-5024

    135 Broad St
    Prescott, WI. 54021

    Hinrichs, David
    135 Broad St
    Prescott, WI. 54021

    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    July 4, 2010 at 3:44 am #884384

    Slider, you da man.
    thanks.
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    July 3, 2010 at 3:06 am #884314

    So, I guess you’re a “glass half empty” kinda guy?


    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    June 18, 2010 at 3:54 am #880992

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    I need a new handheld, what should I look at?


    Call Wade and find a Garmin.
    Death to Lowrance
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    June 18, 2010 at 3:33 am #880984

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    how does $199 sound, with free shipping????
    HRG
    Nuvi 500 at Amazon


    The price sounds great, but I need confirmation on my understanding. Does the Lakemaster chip really work (and work well) with the Nuvi?
    Does the Nuvi allow me to leave bread crumb trails or mark way points?
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    June 15, 2010 at 8:55 pm #880290

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    I am rolling the dice and picking up an HDS system this week or next.

    Wish me luck…


    Good luck

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    May 22, 2010 at 3:43 pm #873943

    Good luck Tuck
    Get it, get out and get back at it
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    May 6, 2010 at 7:19 pm #869973

    Thanks Slider, I will give it a try.
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
    Posts: 976
    April 14, 2010 at 2:40 am #863591

    I assume a pail means a 5 gallon pail?
    Using 25′ and 50′ nets, like minnow seines?
    20″ diameter smelt nets with 8′ handles and Rubbermade trash barrels are long gone, aren’t they
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    April 13, 2010 at 2:58 am #79708

    Another excellent report and great photos Jake
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    April 13, 2010 at 2:42 am #863279

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    As a chef by trade, I highly recommend this one:

    http://www.accusharp.com/


    Can these be used on the back blade of a Leech Lake filet knife also?
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    April 13, 2010 at 2:35 am #863275

    Do people still net the run?
    Does a run even exist anymore?
    good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    April 3, 2010 at 3:23 am #860283

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    all of the above is good advice, verify that you have power to the pumps and that all the connections are clean and tight, if both pumps are not working then i would check the source of power before taking the pumps out, i’ve had the same problems on my 97 pro v


    Don’t forget mice
    A couple chomps on the wire insulation could also be your problem…
    good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    March 29, 2010 at 11:51 am #858308

    And strong South winds too Josh
    My kids will just be very muddy explorers for that entire week, if we don’t have some open water.
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    March 24, 2010 at 1:53 pm #78949

    You’re probably younger and in better shape than I am
    I have learned alot of things over the past several years, when hunting the late season, nasty weather divers…
    We make every attempt to never get out of the boat, unless it is on land
    Cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    March 17, 2010 at 7:35 pm #78540

    Here are a few representations of the Pop-Up blinds that we use.
    #1 I can easily hunt three guys in this rig.
    #2 Stable shooting platform and a great view!
    #3 Just about to start breaking ice. This is how the blind is stowed for going down the highway.
    #4 Going to pick up dead birds. this is partially knocked down.
    #5 Dockside the night before an opener
    Yes, I do duck hunt out of a white boat
    This blind attaches with four set screws to the gunnel. set up and knockdown take all of 1-2 minutes. It is windproof and waterproof. it does not flap arround in the wind. Add the Mr. Heater and youre hunting in style.
    Don’t forget the single burner and coffee pot.
    Good luck
    cheers




    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
    Posts: 976
    March 9, 2010 at 2:53 pm #78123

    This is what I run and I love it
    http://www.popupblind.com/boatblinds.html
    Keep in mind though, I focus heavily on big water, off-shore diver hunting.
    Mine is mounted on a Alumacraft Lunker with an Etec 50 HP.
    Works great for what we do
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
    Posts: 976
    February 21, 2010 at 3:43 pm #844550

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    You want to go tomorrow?
    dd

    Your sister would be solo parenting, after see killed me
    Sounds like you have a good number of takers to fill your available seats.
    I have a patient at home to attend to.
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    February 20, 2010 at 4:35 pm #844360

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    but I got the batteries charging and gear is being assembled.

    dd

    Does that mean that I should be getting my gear ready

    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    February 1, 2010 at 12:19 pm #838421

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    Did anyone else see the 2 shacks that were burning on friday? All I could see was billowing smoke from miles away but heard that the 1 burnt to the ground in a matter of minutes. That was to the south west of Hunters Point, the other shack was to the north of Hunters.

    This is a photo thay my Bro-in-law sent me. It is the remains of the house north of Hunters. I beleive this photo is taken in front of Agate Bay.
    Apparently the guy was just drilling holes, getting ready to enjoy his weekend… Some combination of the auger and a propane leak?
    No injuries, but once the thing started, all he could do is stand back and watch
    Good luck
    cheers

    drakesdemise
    Residing in St. Paul, MN doing weekly travel throughout the five state Upper Midwest
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    January 27, 2010 at 7:09 pm #837061

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    60″ is what you need……..trust me!!


    X2 when you are in waves and the motor comes out of the water your boat will be difficult to control.


    x3

    X4
    Good luck
    cheers

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