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by Juan
September 24th, 2022, 2:50 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Panama City Boat Ramps
Replies: 5
Views: 2415

Re: Panama City Boat Ramps

I second Bayou Joe's in Massilina bayou for lunch if you don't mind running that far from the bridge. Highly recommend the draft beer, fish tacos or trash burger. Smack bayou is within a rock's throw from there and on high tides I've done well on the trout in there in the past. There's a great littl...
by Juan
March 9th, 2022, 7:39 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: SKEG Repair
Replies: 36
Views: 7534

Re: SKEG Repair

I’ve had my skeg repaired 4 times. Probably broke at the same place (the weld) each time. A skeg guard is an lazy fix. Traps saltwater, it’s ugly and it probably weakens the skeg., really no advantage at all except for ease…. For the record: All untrue. Do some more "research" :-D
by Juan
March 8th, 2022, 1:45 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: SKEG Repair
Replies: 36
Views: 7534

Re: SKEG Repair

Salty and I had this discussion a long time ago and I think we agreed to disagree. Just a matter of preference imo. I don't believe the two small holes required to mount a skeg guard in the upper and thickest part of a skeg weaken the skeg any more than a weld. The way I see it, there's advantages ...
by Juan
March 8th, 2022, 9:57 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: SKEG Repair
Replies: 36
Views: 7534

Re: SKEG Repair

Salty and I had this discussion a long time ago and I think we agreed to disagree. Just a matter of preference imo. I don't believe the two small holes required to mount a skeg guard in the upper and thickest part of a skeg weaken the skeg any more than a weld. The way I see it, there's advantages a...
by Juan
March 8th, 2022, 7:11 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: SKEG Repair
Replies: 36
Views: 7534

Re: SKEG Repair

Personally, I'd keep the Skeg Guard. Instead of a shiny chrome look, a welded repair will make it look more like the original but if and when you hit something again, it will probably break at the weld where a Skeg Guard is designed to break off at the bolts holding it on to the lower unit and if a ...
by Juan
March 3rd, 2022, 5:43 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: Excellent Service
Replies: 4
Views: 1991

Re: Excellent Service

Good to know info. I haven't had any problems with my auto deploy and stow (knock on wood) but since it's out of warranty it's good to know someone can fix it if I do. The local Minn Kota repair shop doesn't have the best reputation. I googled TM Trolling Motor Repair for their #.
by Juan
February 14th, 2022, 7:49 pm
Forum: Boating
Topic: MK Ulterra reliability
Replies: 4
Views: 1598

Re: MK Ulterra reliability

I've had the first edition Ulterra and the 2nd edition (new and improved model). There were several improvements on the newer models. The only issue I ever had was with the trim and that was due to a loose drive belt. Because it was loose, the teeth wore off the drive belt and it made an awful noise...
by Juan
February 13th, 2022, 3:43 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: keys trip help
Replies: 9
Views: 2974

Re: keys trip help

I'll second The No Name Pub! It's a must imo. Everything there is good and you'll like the wall paper. :-D
Pigeon Key is interesting too.
by Juan
February 10th, 2022, 5:14 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: keys trip help
Replies: 9
Views: 2974

Re: keys trip help

Marathon's my home town. I haven't been back in a few years but the Turtle Hospital has always been the biggest attraction in Marathon. If you're willing to do a party boat trip, I'd suggest The Marathon Lady. (docks next to the Vaca Cut bridge in Marathon Shores) She's been there forever and does d...
by Juan
January 24th, 2022, 5:30 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: St. Marks 1/23
Replies: 6
Views: 2249

Re: St. Marks 1/23

Sounds like a fun day and size doesn't matter. (At least that's what I tell my wife) :-D
by Juan
January 13th, 2022, 6:08 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: the older I get
Replies: 5
Views: 2438

Re: the older I get

Well said spinner. :thumbup: I hope the knee heals quickly and you are fishing again soon but don't rush it. I've had a new right knee every year for the past three years and it's better but still not right and each time it took almost a full year to heal.
by Juan
January 11th, 2022, 8:11 am
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: Aucilla fishing trip 1/7-8
Replies: 17
Views: 4547

Re: Aucilla fishing trip 1/7-8

That's what it's all about! :thumbup: Great report.
by Juan
January 10th, 2022, 7:12 am
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: St Marks 12/31
Replies: 11
Views: 3308

Re: St Marks 12/31

https://th.bing.com/th/id/R.da81d0c3ea0df5c1aaf3b8fed1de6e4a?rik=ABO7W8VOCzsVmg&riu=http%3a%2f%2fuploads.neatorama.com%2fimages%2fposts%2f761%2f95%2f95761%2f1491880013-0.jpg&ehk=IYTZNdE319nhHc9meYRSmrOUHc96Rpa9EGSOmqPCQuc%3d&risl=&pid=ImgRaw&r=0 :-D Thanks for the idea, WalMart ...
by Juan
January 6th, 2022, 3:11 pm
Forum: Inshore Fishing Reports
Topic: St Marks 12/31
Replies: 11
Views: 3308

Re: St Marks 12/31

Image :-D
by Juan
January 2nd, 2022, 6:57 am
Forum: Fly Fishing
Topic: Stripers
Replies: 1
Views: 1247

Re: Stripers

I can't help at either of those locations but I do target stripes and hybrids at the next two dams upstream of Seminole. (Walter F. George and George W. Andrews), and my technique is to fish the currents, eddys and any points near the dam or creek mouths and "match the hatch" for bait. Liv...