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My wife will come into the TV room just to see what all the laughing is about; it's a fun show and IMHO I'll look past the adds and just focus on the main content, after all the show has to earn its money or we'll loose it.

Hook n' Look DVD's have been on my birthday list starting when season one came out. There's more information in these DVD's than first meets the eye.

Hook n' Look is my #1 show. They are now into season six, and have seasons one through five on DVD. OUTDOOR CHANNEL Saturday at 11:30 am (EST) Saturday at 4:00 pm (EST) Sunday at 7:00 am (EST) You can get their DVD's at http://www.hooknlook.com/ and now at Amazon.com

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Here's a tip I got at a Coast Guard class years back.... When you buy a PFD take a marker and write the date of purchase somewhere on the PFD; this is it's "in service date" (ISD) Knowing the ISD years down the road will be helpful in letting you know it may be time for a new PFD. On my Mustang inflatable it has instruction booklets sewn inside; these have plenty of blank pages where you can record the ISD, inspection dates, and arming system service dates. Show these records to any officer preforming a safety inspection on your boat and watch him smile; your inspection may go a lot faster when they know your on the ball

X2, Also a word of CAUTION IF YOU ARE USING AN ON-BOARD CHARGING SYSTEM. Consult your charging system user manual BEFORE connecting a Common Ground (CG) Since my post #4 I've realized I failed to consider that some of us have on-board charging systems that may not like the TM negative connected to the starting battery negative to form a CG. If your systems user manual does not address the use of a CG, contact the manufacture for guidance BEFORE DOING ANYTHING. I'll take this as an action item and will contact Pro Charging Systems for their input.

Your correct, back in the day of all metal cars the body and frame was used as the return path (Common Ground for the negative potential); but when they started coming out with composite body's they had to run twin lead to those areas that were insulated from the chassis ground. We had a 30' wooded cabin cruiser that had the negative terminal of the batteries connected to the engine block, rudder shaft, through hull anode, fuel tank, electrical buss, etc.; it was a job going over that system every spring.

I guess we'll never know.... It would be interesting to see how many of us are using a common ground as opposed to independent systems. Motorguide suggest a common ground. Here's one source of info (but I think the diagram is confusing) http://www.mikesreelrepair.com/schematics/albums/motorguide/battery_wiring/commomground.pdf

Personally, I wouldn't want to take pot luck on what the boater may have available for me to wear; I've seen guy's that have some rank PFD's covered in mildew from damp locker storage..... No Thanks

For those of you that have the Bass Pro/Mustang model MD-3087, MD-3084, MD-3083, MD-0200, MD-3032, MD-3031MD-3002, MD-3001, MC-1900HR, or MC-1900 I've just found that BPS carries a Mustang "Halkey Roberts" replacement bobbin (MA-9210) for only $9.99; so if your CO2 cartage is good (not punctured) all you need to do is change out the bobbin. These bobbins are date coded and the two I just got are dated Feb 22, 2016 if you keep them in their blister package. I did find Mustang instructions stating to change out the bobbin every three years, or sooner depending on usage environment. Check out the BPS link for more details at http://www.basspro.com/Mustang-Survival-Replacement-Bobbin-for-Inflatable-Life-Jackets/product/10209471/

Hope Springs Marina is on Aquia Creek on the up-stream side of the train bridge.

Don't know about the Occaquan Reservoir but I have fished several low hp and electric only reservoirs in Maryland with my 18.5 ft glass boat with a 150 Merc. In talking with DNR I was told that if i could not remove my fuel line I could do one of two things; 1. remove the prop, 2. wrap the lower unit in a plastic trash bag with duck tape. They also said to keep the motor raised out of the water. On some reservoirs they ask for the lower unit to be bagged to prevent oil/fuel contamination of the water. Try shooting off an email to VA DGIF with your question at http://www.dgif.virginia.gov/contact/ Or try calling one of these locations: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Headquarters 5400 Ox Road Fairfax Station, VA 22039 Phone: (703) 352-5900 TDD: (703) 352-3165 FAX: (703) 273-0905 Email: Info@NVRPA.org WEB: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. � 4:30 p.m. Lake Ridge Park Prince William County Park Authority 12350 Cotton Mill Drive Woodbridge, VA 22192 Marina: (703) 494-5288 TTY: (703) 791-4068 WEB: Prince William County Park Authority

X2. I was at a fishing expo this past winter where I stooped by the CG Aux booth to ask a question. The CG rep was talking with two men about inflatables and if I heard correctly he said they must be worn at all times when the craft is under power (moving) even if that power is the Trolling Motor. One other point the CG rep made was about properly adjusting the straps; an inflatable could come off over the head if the waist straps are too loose. I personally like my inflatable and would buy a replacement when the time comes; but I would like to get a larger size for a proper fit based on the discussion I heard.

Very sad news indeed... My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, and coworkers. I recall watching his shows where he would wear what I thought was a strange looking hat; very similar to the Tilly that I wear now. IMHO, he was the first Big Bass Hunter. R.I.P. Doug. Thank you for your technical contributions to our sport, your knowledge, and your entertaining media.

Don't know what it's like in Ok, but summers around the Wash. D.C. area are always "Hazy, Hot, and Humid" to the point sweat just runs down your face and shirts get soaked. But in four years I haven't had any issues with mine.

Bill has one episode I saw where the camera was panning around and just for a second you could see his auto-feeder on the bank not far from where he was fishing. But that's OK, the old man could use some help from time to time. Every now and then he gets out to some "real" fish'n holes

Ya, It's one in a chain of three; why, you fish it? Don't think I've ever seen anyone fishing there. The pond to the north (in the town homes) was good back in the 70's when we had a gun range there and it was all undisturbed woods.

X2, testing for leaks is the big thing. I guess the plastic might dry out and crack at the folds?? I went with the BPS PFD because it was cheaper (I'm Scottish & cheep) and I knew nothing about the technology at the time; it was an experiment. But I'm glad I went with an inflatable, it's far more comfortable, and I therefore keep it on while fishing (unless it's very calm and I'm working a shoreline.

I don't have the Mustang model, I have the BPS model http://www.basspro.com/Mustang-Survival-Deluxe-Automatic-Inflatable-Life-Jacket/product/10204824/ I've had this for four years (or there abouts) now and have never tested it cause the status window always shows green. A friend told me that I should test it annually; and I just read a user manual at the Mustang web site that says he's right. Oh well, guess I never recalled that from the info that came with the PFD. For $35.00 I'll have a little fun and learn a little about my PFD in the process.

$80.00 ?? Where do you buy from? Mine only cost $35.00 at todays listing and I think it was less that that four years ago when I got mine. http://www.basspro.com/Mustang-Survival-Inflatable-Life-Jacket-Rearming-Kit-Model-MA7202/product/75745/ OK, mark your calendars ! If I don't do it before, in August when we go to the beach, where we have a pool, I'll have someone video me testing my PFD and I'll post it for laughs. But I would like to see how it works & feels, and how well it keeps me up; I would also like to see how to rearm the PFD. BTW, there's no mfg. date on the device, just a green status window and a bunch of code numbers stamped into the CO2 cylinder, one of which must have a date encoded in the number. I'll move this subject to another thread on PFD Maintenance. But IMHO, get the best PFD you can afford, and treat it with all the loving care of your new born baby.

X2, I have a BPS model and wear mine all day while on the water, I forget I have it on. When I get home, it goes in the house and hangs on a hanger to keep it safe. When you get one, buy an extra cartage for it; and keep the cartage in a dry box for storage on your boat, it wont do you any good at home. Question: How often do you guys change out your cartages? I have one person tell me he does it every season; and another person says he's never changed his. Has anyone ever tested theirs by jumping in the water or a pool?

X2, I have a BPS model and wear mine all day while on the water, I forget I have it on. When I get home, it goes in the house and hangs on a hanger to keep it safe. When you get one, buy an extra cartage for it; and keep the cartage in a dry box for storage on your boat, it wont do you any good at home. Question: How often do you guys change out your cartages? I have one person tell me he does it every season; and another person says he's never changed his. And has anyone ever tested theirs by jumping in the water or a pool?

Maybe not.... Did you notice the fish in the lake coming to the surface sucking air, the lake must be oxygen depleted ! What's up with that?

Hank is one good individual, I can't say enough good things about him, and Bill. These guys are icons of the sport along with Jimmy H., KVD, Roland, and the others. I'm sure they'll be in the Bass Fishing Hall of Fame when it opens, both in person & as notables on display.

That's them ! And your not going to find 25 fuses at any auto store for only $6.50 + shipping X2, Dismount the motor/impeller from the base and softly turn the impeller with your fingers, it should turn freely; then while holding the motor free of its surroundings have someone turn the motor on & off, watch the impeller as the motor stops, it should keep turning some after the motor is turned off. If you find tension while rotating the impeller, or the impeller stops dead when the motor is turned off, replace the pump; the motor should not stop dead when turned off. Depending on the type of pump you have, it may be possible to get just the upper part of the pump, the motor/impeller unit. That will save you the chore of dealing with the plumbing.