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    Another grill recommendatiion thread!

    The discussion on Traeger/Big Green Egg was interesting. I am currently shopping for a new grill. Nothing crazy, looking at a budget max of $1,000. Currently I have an old gas Weber along with an electric Masterbilt smoker. The Weber is a good grill just rusting out. I am not terribly happy...
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    Building a new house

    I have been in the business for the past 15 years. First, don't go way bigger than you need. Yes, space is nice, but no matter what someone says about "cheap square footage", there is no such thing. Even with garages, be reasonable. Costs add up quickly. Set a budget and work towards it...
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    Wolves on the water

    Sounds like the last time I fished it. Nasty winds, long runs way north, and lots of destroyed stuff! Did the winners go way north? Decent fishing from the looks of it, must have some fish around town? How are the fish looking so far?
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    alberta fires

    The video is incredible. Lucky that all got out. I saw something like 180,000 acres now, which is nuts in that short of time. I would sure hope we are sending help in terms of ground resources. And, I hope we are sending up help for all the folks displaced. I heard something like 18...
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    Official NDA Guide to Mountable Fish Lengths

    One of the last issues of In Fisherman has and article on how a 10" bluegill is much, much more rare than most other species. Interesting stuff....
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    Anyone gardening yet.

    My spring garlic last year was a bust. I fall planted but it was probably early October. Might have to try later. What is everyone using for their garlic varieties? Where are you sourcing it from? Not much for local options here. Going to sow in the carrots tomorrow night. I am limited...
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    Official NDA Guide to Mountable Fish Lengths

    Walleye-32" or 12# plus Northern- 46" LM Bass- 24" Smallmouth- 22" Crappie- 16" Perch- 15" Bluegill- 12" I am not a fish mounting guy but that list is about what I'd guess. I've pushed a few of those lengths and not come close to others. Lots more to it like others have said, circumstances...
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    Anyone gardening yet.

    I had to restart a bunch of plants just last week. My initial batch started well but tanked for some reason. With good sun they did well, not so much with the week and a half of cloudy weather. Oh well. Onions are in and growing well. Garlic planted last fall is going well. But I only...
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    planting grass.... this is awesome... not

    Lots of good advice here. For me, success has been with a loose soil bed. Can't be over compacted. Spread the seed, then rake or drag to get seeds slightly covered. Then, ROLL IT! Rolling makes a huge difference, I think it gets the seeds in good contact with the soil. Keep damp and go...
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    Drawing the big 3 before I die

    I just don't think that you guys give out enough tags to have a preference system. The first few years would be the best but after that point creep would increase and the odds would be just as bad. Think of point creep like this- You get in line to get a tag, they give the tag to the next in...
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    Invisible/Underground Fence Reviews?

    I shouldn't be laughing but the picture you painted there has me rolling. Poor pup sitting outside the door minding his own business!
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    Hydrofoils

    Do you have a tach? That is really the only place to start when talking about props. I am not a fan of foils. That said, on my boat it makes a big difference in low speed planning and porposing. I've moved the motor up/down, go through a lot of props, and the best performance comes from the...
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    Shad vs ...

    I do think there are times where a profile matched crank will outperform others. But, I also think a bait presented at the depth the fish are feeding in, in the general speed range, and in a color they like, will catch fish regardless of profile. Color for me has been a much more important...
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    $1 Certificate charge on new license purchase

    Sodak charges $2 LOL!
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    Boat/Pontoon Freezing into Ice

    I've broken up to 1/2" during late fall and wouldn't want to break anymore. I don't see an inch of ice being an issue though. Breaking that 1/2" sounds like you're tearing the bottom of the boat off LOL! But yes, the motor should be down. No freezing worries then.
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    One of my favorite teachers...

    In my opinion there is a line between being tough, fair, and reasonable to a child versus being mean and demeaning. I've spent time in the profession and it's probably the most challenging job I've ever done. Kids are much different than what we were and can't be challenged the way we were in...
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    Header. Will my house collapse?

    Agree, not enough info. That said, I would have put an LVL in for a header instead. The truss company would have to tell you for sure but I'm guessing a dbl. LVL would carry it even if loaded from the floor above. I am also making the assumption there is a footing below that wall as it is...
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    Wedding diet.......

    Simplify first. Calories in, calories out (burned). It's really pretty simple. Manage your intake and burn more than you consume. I can eat relatively healthy (but far from perfect) while exercising a lot and I can really lean up quick. But, that last 5# is the hardest to overcome, I am...
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    Good Idea for Swimbaits or Not???

    I like the wider gaps.....on my jig hooks only!
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    The tiny house craze.......

    Interesting points of view. I couldn't live in one that small, however I do understand the want to live with little to no debt. That said, I live in a 1000 sf house (unfinished basement) with 2 car garage. I have a storage shed for my boat and other gear. We bought the house at the right...

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