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Mike T

6' 4" and about 235. I have a Champion 206 with a hotfoot and have plenty of room as does whoever is going for a boat ride that day. Not to knock any of the other boats mentioned and I'm not sponsered by anyone but my own sweat, but I've ridin in a few of the mentioned above and beat the heck o...

Mike T

I'm curious, why is there nothing stating this on thier webpage?

Mike T

So how would Hydrate work if you make your coffee with it. I get a very dry mouth after drinking my morning coffee. Do you think it would help with that?

Mike T

I'm mixed about the circumstanes. I feel your pain Scott, the real solution is to eliminate these politians that feel we're all a bunch of babies that need their parental control 24/7. I know that's not going to happen, so... It is the FBL. This 5mph restriction hurts more than it helps. I know in t...

Mike T

I'm in here late, well said nipple man. I don't have the time or understanding of the language but I was kind of going that way the other day on another thread. I think it was you rip that started it.I can have all the "faith" in the world in a bait and don't mean they are going to eat it....

Mike T

Glad to hear your alright and that your fans applauded you.If it had been me I'm sure someone would of been yelling at me and wanting that broken piling paid for!
Be safe out there.

Mike T

Nice job James. Sounds like an excellent fishing adventure, a little drama,lots of fish. I think you're right, it's better not to know about those crappie that broke you off, just use thicker string next time

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Good luck in the future.

Mike T

Nice! I don't think it gets much better than that right there.
Playing hookey and fishing with dad, I've read about that somewhere?
You got something special there DeltaDan

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Mike T

I think about your product every time I smash into a pot hole. I had a leaf go on me once. Luckily I was crawling over a railroad track. It was a single leaf design(piss poor greety bass turds) and it failed right at the axle. The front 1/2 of the leaf was dragging on the groung. Like I said lucky t...

Mike T

I don't own one. I know a number of people that do. They all seem to fog. I heard they got the bugs worked out after the first batch of lenes, but... Great idea and cool looking masks, but I agree with Jon. If you advertise they won't fog up, you shouldn't have to mess around with tooth paste or any...

Mike T

Brian gave you some good advice. Look at what most companies run. They have all had problems and I have towed plenty of them. It's a rare sight to see a Dodge towing another truck of any kind. Be cautious of the Dodge product, just my humble opinion. I have over 18 years towing experience, which mea...

Mike T

I made a quatum leap a few years back as well. Went from a 14' Valco with a 7.5 Honda on the back to a Champion 206 w/225 Merc on it. There has been some great advice here(as usual).Frank L. said make sure and warm that motor up good. Heed the warning, I believe a number of those power heads went du...

Mike T

Hey Kevin 16 years will go by faster than you think. My little brother is coming up on his 20 year mark. Even though it's about 26 years for full benifits he's still going to be much better off than me if he leaves at 20. He'll still be very employable and only 40 years old. Man I must be old, only ...

Mike T

Santana's band from back in the day. That should get everyone loose. Followed by Thin Lizzy. One of the best live peforming bands I have seen. They really rocked and if you were'nt up moving around you were passed out or dead! There's a lot of bands that I would choose for the main act, but the venu...

Mike T

Maybe we should consider changing the names of these events. Someone with that creative gene jump in here. No matter what level you play at there is always someone that will dominate. FLW and Bass included. You've had some great answers here. Set your goals a little more realistic and go out and do ...

Mike T

Store a change of clothes in a dry bag in case you decide to try your ladder out.
Spare bulbs, you won't get launched unless your lights are on if the TD is doing his job.
Someone posted a real nice list last time this came up. Printed it out. Hopefully they chime in here for you.

Mike T

Man I'm glad I'm not a "PRO"! You know there are a lot of top notch people that are are true professionals and read here from time to time and won't contribute to all the blabber that sometimes goes on here. To me that silence speaks volumes. Fishing should be fun-PERIOD! Just my humble op...

Mike T

My cats have killed a number of rats and I've found them in the yard by the boat. A little cat hair is well worth it.

Mike T

Man I am sorry to hear this. My prayers go out them and thier families. This kind of stuff is not suppose to happen. My nephew is an under water welder/inspector. There are suppose to be safeguards in place! I can't say anything more. I just hope that there is a lesson learned here by those that nee...

Mike T

Brand new Ranger Z19,what's up? I recall a bunch of bs about loud obnoxius music as well.
You don't want a reputation for slinging the bull, or do you?

Mike T

I'll second that, if I didn't have one of the best partners and friends(he's got to put up with me), I'd be all over this oppertunity.

Someone was looking for some info on the lake a few days ago, it won't get any better than this.

Good luck Dave.

Mike T

I wouldn't be sorry at all. The beauty of this site and this country is that we can ask questions and voice our opinions freely, or should I say until Gator thinks it's gone to far. Your gonna get guys that disagree and play computer Rambo as well. It goes with the territory. I've seen a lot of post...

Mike T

I don't know that anyone's dumping on you. With all the chatter about how some view the FLW, they just need to reinforce their views.
You know it's kind of like buying an Evinrude, you gotta keep telling yourself you made the right choice

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Just playing all you Envinrude and FLW fans.

Mike T

There's a tournament out there on Sunday. Will probably be a few boats out on Saturday looking around.
The water is cold and pretty clear. Just fish slow with natural colors and I'm sure you get them. Good luck.

Mike T

Really sorry Marc for you and all that will be hurt by his loss.

Just know that there is good here somewhere.

Mike T

Hey Dave I'm a nobody, but after reading the replies to your question I'm gonna chime up a little. I've been competitive since I was a kid(like most of us). I've also had tremonous prefish, practice range at the golf course, etc..., just to fall on face when it's time to shine. All of the times I've...

Mike T

Very nice pictures there Gator. These are great rods, from how Dean explained the science part of to me (thanks Dean, you're very patient) :lol: , I can't wait til I break an old rod I don't have a warrranty on and replace it with one of these. I to will be watching the reviews, and honestly hope th...

Mike T

How did you all fare at Folsom last week? I got some of Ricks experience(wasn't all bad), what won it? I tried to make the weigh in but got stuck searching out there. You guys were pulling away as we got to the ramp. We froze our butts off Sunday morning, my rod eyes were frozen solid. My fingers hu...

Mike T

I got mine last week as well-Sac

Mike T

Had a good time as well. I do miss my last jobs 4 day work week, I'm not a fan of crowds. It's nice running into people you know and people you don't. I looked for you but missed you Greg. I saw a lot of nut cases I'm sure, just don't know the faces that go with the key stroke. Thanks to Kent and al...

Mike T

Left Land is that magical place where all the little pink faries live. It's a special place where people with names like Nancy, Barbara and Hilary will set a perfect world for all us to live in.

I won't go any farther, just couldn't resist

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Mike T

Nice Dan, you brought back way to many memories. Now I know why I'm stuck in this pit and I can't run with the big dogs :( ! I' ll share a little story I know. Just replace the house with the boat. A friend's mom and dad bought thier home in Palo Alto in the late thirtys. I believe they paid around ...

Mike T

Well that will make the festivities that much better at Browns and Ganite Bay each summer! Glad I'm done out there come May.

Mike T

Are you guys going to be up both days, and what ramp are you going out of?
Just trying to miss the crowds if possible. AC is going out of Browns on Sunday.
Dress accordingly, it's suppose to be cold. Pretty sure it will tough again as well, may be not? Good luck.

Mike T

Congratulations are in order here. A father and daughter team that are pulling in some great fish here, when a lot of us are struggling, except for those certain poeple that are always on top, and they ain't talking. Maybe just a little to kind rub salt in the wound, but that's a different story for...

Mike T

I was told the same thing and they were wrong. I thought I read that here, but decided to trust the "professionals". I've gotten more good advice on this website than anywhere else, hard part for me is remembering what I read :? ? I've written this once before, but I'll do it again-DON'T T...

Mike T

I was just looking at your ad the other day and wondered how you and Joanne are doing, hope all is well! Miss the shop in Newark as well. Haven't found a place to hang out here yet, kind of hard with the baby and all. I'm gonna be calling you pretty soon, I need another couple of switchs, those thin...

Mike T

Hey James it's down around the bend.

Who's this Sapp guy? Does he know where Folsom is?

See you Sunday?

Mike T

I haven't found anything yet. I read about some guys using a lead shield between your trolling motor and and transducer. Tried that with the same results. I have the chokes installed on mine and that helps a little. I reread my installation instructions and after doing so found that the leads to the...

Mike T

I think it's gonna be hard to diagnos through the computer. I noticed one thing you said, that you put it in nuetral and then throttled down? The reason I bring this up is that I was warned that sudden decelerations while running WOT is tough on the reeds. I'm sure a few times wouldn't hurt, but if ...

Mike T

I have used a product called carbon free in my 01 225 Optimax since it was new. Never had a problem with it (knock on wood). I was told as Ken said that it's just a form of Techron? I only burn Chevron gasoline. I'm not a big fan of additives, but I can see the carbon build up on my prop is a little...

Mike T

I use the Snag Proof and the River2Sea. They both walk great. I don't get anymore bites, but they both work great and I have yet to have any of them sink.
Those fish back there starting to sent up already?

Mike T

And then came Jones....If you know addiction, then you know Jones.By all means go in with positive intentions, but you better hold on to your a$$ when when old Jonsey is pulling you closer and playing with your mind. I admire those of you than can quit things cold turkey and never look back. Some of...

Mike T

George, if you're going to attack me, cover yourself up. I can't stand an easy target. Brother, reread my post- I wished you the best of luck. I mentioned "I" am feeling crappy "all on my own". I guess I need to disect this for you. I wish I could go but can't, I wish I had the m...

Mike T

I try them now and then. I have a few masterpiece's that have never got bit. Some of the simplist one I make have taken a fish or two.
I made some up early last winter, but I never had a good jig bite. Maybe this year, but if those swimbait fish are around, forget it!

Mike T

I think you're on the mark, I for one don't want to get anyone hurt or see Mr BigBossMan's handwriting and autograph.

Great idea!

Mike T

Okay, some I'm dumb. I'll be the first to admitt it.

First question I have is, where were you a few months back when I had the same question?

About how much for one of these units?

Will it talk dirty to me if I get bored with simple directions on and off the lake?

Mike T

You can add me to the list as well, if........... Someone will hire me afterwards cause I would probably lose this miserable job I have (which might not be bad :) ). I've said it before and I will again, some of you have it made! If I could do this I would. I don't care how good the payback is. That...

Mike T

And to your wife, she did most of the work. My little girl turns 15 mos. in a few hours. It is a life changing event that I will cherish the rest of my life.

Good luck and I'll see you on the water.

Mike T

bahlzar: I cant believe nobody questioned my story..

You mean there is no Rudolf the red nosed reindeer?

Man I was all over the lake today looking for that darn log and bird seed.

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