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    Yamaha vs Suzuki 9.9 tiller

    So I am a mechanical engineer but I don't specialize in small engines or accoustics. That said, I think the thing with kicker motor noise is that they are very small displacement engines that only have two cylinders. There are vibration and harmonic balance issues with only two cylinders, and...
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    Yamaha vs Suzuki 9.9 tiller

    I own a Suzuki 9.9 and I've fished with others who have Yamaha T8's and 9.9's. In my opinion the Yamahas of both sizes are a bit smoother and quieter, but as with all small carbed motors they can occasionally be a little fussy getting started when they're cold and the carb jets can get clogged...
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    Fish Creek Dam

    I haven't tried fly fishing out there but have caught some rainbows and the occasional brown trout, but not great size of either type. Crappie, largemouth, smallmouth, and bluegill are also there. The small bass hammer worms so fast that it doesn't seem possible to filter through to bigger...
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    Fish Creek Dam

    The water level is pretty much back to normal and boats can get from the ramp out to the lake following the creek channel.
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    ND ANS threat

    They're only able to work with the amount of resources and manpower they're approved to have. ND state government has been in a 4 year cycle of downsizing, eliminating positions instead of backfilling, and multiple rounds of budget cuts. If they can't get approval for headcount addition it's...
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    Found tackle box near white shield

    Dang, I got my hopes up until I saw the date of July 4th. I lost a plano box that somehow blew out of my boat on the way from Van Hook to Bismarck after the Warriors on the Water event. Was hoping someone on this site found it and might be willing to part with it for a reward.
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    heeeeeey, van hookers...

    Fairly slow today. It was still all morning and the gnats were out in force. Spinners, slow deaths, and jigging raps didn't produce anything on humps or shell village. A little wind kicked up in early afternoon and cranks brought in some decent eater sized fish on points next to bays.
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    Auto windshield repair/replacement?

    They use pretty much the same process for filling chips and cracks. It's just an adhesive that fills in the area and sets up clear. I had a crack fixed on my car and they wouldn't guarantee the work because cracks can still spread. Some places might offer to deduct the cost of the repair from...
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    Yamaha V-Max

    Sounds like you were the unlucky one that got the lemon. It's pretty sad that Yamaha never released any technical service bulletins or did anything of substance to help those that had the most trouble. Most of the info I found on the net about the mystery filters originated from savvy marine...
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    Sak question

    The stretch from Beulah bay going east is where the old river channel swings toward the south side of the lake, so main lake is deeper and I think in general there's a little bit less fish holding habitat. We've caught plenty of fish on the south side over the years, but some of our favorite...
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    Yamaha V-Max

    Is it straight VMax or is it VMax HPDI? For a while Yamaha had non-HPDI (high pressure direct injection) VMax motors. In the 90's they were probably carbed, then for a while in the late 90's/early 2000's they had the OX-66 fuel injected version. I've had a 2003 150 VMax HPDI for about 4 years...
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    Pellet Grills.....again.

    Some of what you pay for with other brands is longevity, not necessarily capability. The Pit Boss units I looked at seemed to be decent but they were noticeably thinner and lighter materials than others and some of them don't have stainless burn pots, which will rust out a lot faster. The...
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    Fishing/Tent Camping on Sakakawea

    I was down there 1-1/2 weeks ago and didn't see any issues with the campgrounds. The river is high but it's not at risk of going over the banks. The boat ramp is still usable.
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    Pellet Grills.....again.

    There are so many brands now it's hard to keep up, and which ones you look at depend on how much you're willing to spend. If your budget is over $500 take a good look at Camp Chef. The easy cleanout feature for the burn pot is nice, and the propane sear box on the side is sweet for getting a...
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    Drotto boat latch

    As jdfisherman mentioned, you still need to have your main winch and safety chain hooked up at all times except during loading and unloading. They aren't intended to replace the strap while going down the road. Always make sure you're already started backing down the ramp before releasing the...
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