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Thinking of upgrading to a Garmin Striker and have some questions that I hope can be answered here: How do you mount these on a pontoon? I use a Scadden Skykomish Sunrise, notice some here use them on tubes, haven’t been able to see details on Garmin manuals but assume there is some way to...

I will be spending a week after Memorial Day on a Northern California lake that has a healthy population of SMB as well as a good trout fishery. Haven’t fished for them previously and looking forward to targeting them. I plan on using leech patterns, crawfish and maybe some clouser patterns if...

My 24 year old dual package HVAC unit is overdue for replacement; still working but well past lifespan and they have a tendency to fail on either a hot or cold snap so I am going to be proactive and replace it now. Looking a a ducted packaged system by Bosch, all 4 contractors I’ve contacted...

Disturbing….. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-are-alaskas-rivers-turning-orange/

My son-in-law bought one for a parts and delivery vehicle for his business, brought it home last night and I got to drive it for a quick trip. About 5 miles through residential and business district including a quick hop on and off freeway. I was impressed with the fit and finish inside and out...

Anyone here done it? I’m a skeptic by nature and have been blessed with good genetics and 25 years of working in construction in my youth conditioned my body to a degree that I kept up until Covid. Just turned 70 2 weeks ago, 6’ and 170#’s, actually lost a few pounds in retirement as muscle...

Electronic versions available? Be nice to be able to carry on phone as opposed to printed version.

Wife saw it on Facebook, 2 separate incidents 10 days apart, same riffle near Fall City. Gravel shelf pushes current to bank which has several sweepers laying at 45 degrees or less to bank. Both victims had leash attaching them to board, WTF! If you’re going to paddle board a river you shouldn’t...

Finally it’s happening: https://www.asce.org/publications-and-news/civil-engineering-source/civil-engineering-magazine/article/2023/05/construction-begins-on-removal-of-4-klamath-river-dams?fbclid=IwAR26rg-Rtrbncb5J7gCwcenCYUrA1jU12dA356ZwzDU9DtY_NPc933knnRA

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/fair-oaks-carmichael/7-foot-alligator-american-river/103-b02650d6-3d7e-414b-9af3-02f43f2cc9f2 Yikes; for those not familiar, the area where the alligator was is a popular area to swing for steelhead.

Just got the Vredestein Pinza AT to replace the OEM Michelin LTX that were due for replacement at 42K and exactly 6 years. https://www.tirerack.com/tires/vredestein-pinza-at Rated #1 out of 34 AT tires tested by TireRack customers. $251 each at Tire Rack, $120 to mount, Hunter Road Force...

One plane (EA-18 Growler) from NAS Whidby, three from NAS Lemoore, all women pilots. https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3287687/navy-aircraft-to-fly-over-super-bowl-lvii/ Living in Lemoore with a population of 25,000, it’s common to see some of the women pilots, officers and...

Need to replace my battery for a Minnkota 30 motor for my pontoon. I don’t use it enough to require the expensive lithium batteries, appears the 35 AH AGM batteries are all about the same, $75-100. Thinking this one is as good as any in the price range, input appreciated.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2011-united-states-marine-inc-naval-special-warfare-rigid-inflatable-boat/ This could be your new sound & offshore rig.

I want to be able to maintain the RV batteries (2 x 6 volt golf cart) while it’s parked where there’s no shore power. Getting tired of disconnecting the batteries and hauling them into garage while the trailer is parked in my backyard where there’s no power. trailer has a Charge Wizard by...

Fingers crossed, looks like the current administration just killed it for good. Can’t link the Washington Post article but should be available soon on other sites without a paywall.

Really like this thread from the old forum so I’m starting it here. Just finished A Storm Too Soon by Michael Tougias. A true story of disaster, survival and an incredible rescue. Turns out the heroic rescue swimmer is my buddies son in law...