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I'm looking for opinions on what to get. I'll be using here on the Eastern Shore to get from my anchored boat to a barrier island with typical distances of around 50 yards. Max capacity only needs to be 2 adults. I'll plan or rowing so I don't need something capable of a gas motor. All I'll...

I would say..."never say never". I'd also always plan on worse case scenario regardless about claims of "unsinkable" There will be a huge difference in the conditions when a boat takes on water. No wind... no waves.. someone didn't put the plug in and and the batteries die... hmmm... probably...

To work.... And replace my stock windlass with a Lewmar Pro Fish 700. Over the last year I have not had the boat out enough to my satisfaction. I've picked up another hobby... photography... for what I've spent I could have repowered with a Yamaha 300... but so be it. My windlass (horizin...

Good Choice! There were no backing plates when I bought mine new. I cut out of a piece of Starboard. I wasn't worried about the way it looked or how long the bolts were because they are hidden behind the seats.. Here is a general rule of thumb for the angle the outriggers should be mounted...

They are certainly in my fishery... but not so much in my skill set! I think I need a different net with heavier weights... and a lot of practice..... and I'm basically lazy when it comes to fishing.

If you PM me this Tuesday to remind me I'll be happy to get some pics to you. Richard

David, Michael and I left my house at 630 AM. The plan was to run out of Kiptopeake and spend an hour or so catching some live bait and then set up for a slack flood tide at 930. First stop was at the local Quicky Mart where Michael loaded up on Pringles, Honey Buns, Oreos and Ho Hos. Second...

I've had a few about an inch long that I've repaired.... I just can't be worried about these things.... I'm getting cracks faster than my boat!

I don't do it often but when I'm dropping 300 feet for blueline tiles or whatever else is down there I start with 16 ounces and work my way up as needed. The smallest braid possible also helps a lot. Braid and lot's of lead.... is there any other way?

Most people say exactly that.... however... The worms are always in the tail section and they are easy to see. If you don't want to eat the worms they are easily removed. I'm convinced a lot of people say the smaller ones are better eating because that's all they've caught. I've caught and...

I figure since I can't tell what kind of injury it has sustained I'm keeping it... it is not unwanted....

It feels good to post a fishing report after a long winter. I’ve been working too much I think and I haven’t been out this spring except for a boat ride. I didn’t make it out Sunday as I had hoped for, but today was perfect. I had spent the night in Norfolk last night so that I could deliver...

If you have 3 strand and it is binding/twisting/knotting or in general not acting right...and you don't want to just change it out or spend more money... try this: Get all the rode out and lay it all out and "unwind it" if there are any kinks. Then put it all in a tub and add your favorite...

I've used the 3 strand with decent results. I've also learned to make a chain splice: http://www.animatedknots.com/chainsplic ... dknots.com http://home.cogeco.ca/~mquill/chain_rope_splice.html Two sections of rode would have to be spliced into each other..... it's the only way it would go...

As I knock around today to get the boat in the water early in the AM I find I need to top off the hydraulic steering. I'll use the dreaded dextran III or whatever it is today but I want to plan on replacing the fluid and going over the whole system. Questions: How much Sea Star and where do...

I like them too..... but.... They are worth a lot more a reminders of days gone by and family treasures. I've collected old reels and some rods. I would expect a price tag of about 60 dollars for a combo like that.

It took me awhile to find a Parker in Hawaii.... but I did it. A couple of days on Oahu and 7 days on the Big Island turned up zip... but the first full day on Kauai and I found one. Karen and I were out exploring when we saw one go by on a trailer.... my wife understands the following...

Finding the right Parker is easy.... deciding which one to find is the hard part. You say you go out 20 to 30 miles in less than perfect seas..... GO DV! Full Transom Twin 150's or F 350. Never look back. So that is easy for me to say and if I were buying new today that is what I...

Willis Wharf is the place nobody goes to..... for those coming from up north going seaside they go to Quinby or Wachapreage.... for those coming up from the south going seaside they stop at Oyster.

Thanks, The camera is a Canon DSLR, Rebel Xsi (450D). Lenses: 50 1.8, 18-55 IS, 55-250 IS and my latest and greates piece of glass is an EF 100-400 IS USM. I'm using Adobe Lightroom 2.2 for processing. Richard