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    Boat Overhaul

    Due to the need to drain live wells before heading home and the abundance of cleaning stations, live wells aren't as useful as they once were. Iced fish taste better too. I don't see the need for the most expensive ice chests on the market, there are other brands/models with extra thick...
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    Would you want a 'Product Reviews' section on NDA?

    Whenever someone asks about a product on another popular fishing website, those who bought it rave, and those who didn't slam it. It's hard to admit that pricey thing you bought isn't as good as you thought it would be.
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    Have yard infested with dandelions

    2-4-D is a synthetic growth hormone for broad leaf plants. Grass doesn't use this hormone, so isn't affected by 2-4-D. Since it makes the plant grow so fast it starves to death, it's not of any use if you've already fertilized. Spray your whole lawn with Weed-Be-Gone (mixed about 33-50%...
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    Bottom Bouncer-Rod/Reel setup

    Okay, here's what I've learned to prefer over the years. Al Lindner was right when he wrote that spinning gear is best for fishing under yourself (jigging) and bait casting gear is best for fishing horizontally. Don't buy a high-modulus graphite rod. Buy a more durable one, maybe even an Ugly...
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    Decent air rifle

    For a minimum expense, look for a used Benjamin/Sheridan. I doubt you'll get a decent one for $50, though.
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    Exploding Targets at the Rifle Range

    There are membership options at the Red River Regional Marksmanship range. No membership costs $20/visit, but if you want to use both ranges on a single visit, you can get your hand stamped and go to the other (rifle or pistol) range. You can use the rifle range to shoot a non-concealable...
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    Basics for Trolling Speeds

    Determining proper speed for a crank bait is easy. Drop it over the side with about 10' of line and watch its action change as you vary your speed. When you find the sweet spot, extra line out doesn't change the bait's action, but it does change the depth the bait will reach. Not how your rod...
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    VHF radio questions in case of emergency situation on Sakakawea.

    I had a marine band radio with 8' antenna most of the 30 years I lived there. At that time, "Eagle Base" (Kit's Marina) 60' antenna could pick up a signal from as far away as Beulah Bay, but my boat had to be away from the shore for line-of-sight" signals. Almost all the bigger boats will have...
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    Walleye Taste vs Northern Pike Taste?

    I prefer pike. I'm with the late Tony Dean who said walleye taste like whatever you put on them. Pike actually have a flavor. If you haven't tried it, blackened (look up a recipe for blackened redfish) pike is the best prepared pike I've ever eaten. According to the summer employee at...
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    Gunsmith

    Would you consider an aftermarket stock? I'd check Boyds from SD.
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    rod weight/fish size

    I started fly fishing 'way back when a 7wt was considered the all-round rod. Due to improved rod materials, it's now 5wt. For pike, I use a 9' 9wt rod. I tie my own simple leaders consisting of 4 or 5 feet of cheap, stiff 60# mono that's sold in blister wrap in "mart" stores. the tippet is...
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