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Matt,
Sure! Call UV.

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I need someone with deep pockets to be a co-owner with me...you really have to love it to justify the kind of dough that it takes to keep things up and running.

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Scott, I had a 25 Blackfin powered with a single Perkins 240 for years. Fantastic ride, but very wet. The big problem was that it sub marined in a fairly heavy head sea...pretty scary...When you're down in Freeport again, take a look at her in Bridge Harbor. She's named "Marlin Darlin". The draft wa...

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Thanks guys,

What color light works best for squid? More importantly for me What color works best for flying fish?

John

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Does anyone have any experience with these. If so, how do they compare to other brands out there. Thanks for your help.

John

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Scott,
I know that you're looking for a tower. Ed Tovar has his Bertram 26 at my place in Freeport. He'll probably let the tower go cheap if you're interested.

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Mark,
It's apparent that you're trying to smooze over Renegade Mike with the hopes that he'll take it easy on your crew in the upcoming Black and Green tournament. I smell a rat, or did someone cut one?
Catch you later, pal.

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Matt, I went outside today to take the trash out and there was a bull moose standing there in my vegetable garden eating my carrots...what's a blind man gonna do? That's why I bought the 50 cal...if I miss, maybe I'll scare him to death. I witnessed a glacier floating by on Oyster Creek a couple day...

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Mark,
Ass kisser...

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Sorry, 500 yards on the 600 BX2.

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Matt, After this winter from hell, anywhere is bear country if you live North of I-10. Ironman, I scanned the chat rooms and alot of posts were positive about the Avets, but not as positive as the Accurates. The Accurate 600 BX2 holds almost 600 yards of 65 lbspectra. All of the reels I bought were ...

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Matt, I took the Shimano stuff back to Bass Pro and traded them for all Accurates. After getting the Shimano's home, I started messing with the drag. The more drag I applied, the harder it was to crank the handle. No problem with the Accurates...60 lbs of drag at max...not too shabby. The fit and fi...

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Scott,
I've been down there for the last month. I had to come back to Spring this past weekend...boodie call. I'll be going back on Sunday for a few weeks. Let us know when you're coming down. If you need a place to stay, just let us know.

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Scott, Dang, you didn't get to see her with the upper station on the tower...the rest of it is sitting under my house. I've been waiting to take some pics once it's in place. How have you been doing? Danny, Thanks for the cookout last Friday. All of those guys were great, and please tell them thanks...

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JP,
You hit the nail on the head as far as the jigging goes. That little 400 is a great reel...I have the T.E. version and I like it.
Brewster,
I ended up buying one of each. My buddies swear how well the Accurates work, so I'll give them a try also. Thanks for the help, guys.

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Matt,
It must be nice being you...Have a great time. Check out your post on the swap and sell board when you get home. Cheers.

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I'm getting ready to throw down on a couple of these reels...either the Shimano 16's or the Accurate 500's or the 600's. Any info on either of these reels?
I'm going to use them primarily for jigging 6oz or 8oz diamond jigs for bft or live baiting flying fish for yft.
Many thanks.

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Thanks guys I think I will wait for a Tropic Star trip. Thanks for your help.

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Hey guys, I have a buddy that broke some ribs on a ski trip and can not go to Panama on April 2nd. He wants to sell me his spot for $4500. He and a couple of other friends are going to stay at Coral Star on the Mother ship. This includes round trip air from Houston to Panama and then the puddle jump...

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Good post, guys. Ditto, IRGuy.

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Matt,
Oh yeah, You have to fish with Mike. You won't be sorry. Bring some fish back, cause Mckinney and I want to munch at your place.

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Matt,
When I said "medal", I guess that I was thinking of one of my girl scout badges..oh..I mean brownies...it's been a long time..I forget which one...The tower's pretty slick..you're gonna have to come down and take a look...bring some beer...it would be nice to meet you some day.

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John F, Tell your kids to get their butts in gear and let them work their way through college and then blow their college fund on your boat and a 302 powered z28. I had a 68 Z when I was a kid but I always liked the 69's cowl induction hood...ah...the memories. By the way, we're paying for 1 kid in ...

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I already have the CX, so, I'm good. Will it stain the black Stamoid?
Thanks.

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I meant metal...

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I got my new tower a couple of weeks ago, finally. What's the easyest product to work with to protect the new medal? We are gonna stop by West Marine today and want to slap something on the tower this weekend. I've used Woody wax in the past, and it worked well on the old medal, but, kind of alot of...

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Not to get off the subject, but, are the foot long squid that are off the gulf coast edible? I've never heard anyone talking about them, but, when we turn the under water lights on at night offshore, they sometimes swarm the boat. I guess that I like it fried as much as I like fish or shrimp. The st...

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Bob,
Thanks anyway. I just got them ordered.
I appreciate it.

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DQ,
Man...Outstanding! We'll try the second recipe when it warms up outside.
Thanks a bunch.

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Mark,
Maybe if Matt shows up this year, I'll have a little competition...

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OUCH! that hurts..............

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Thanks,pal.
I'm confused...I don't know which recipe to try first.
Thanks again, and I'll let you know how it turns out.

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Mark, Dinner is served whenever ya'll get here. You guys really need to plan a long weekend and come on down here and see us. Danny and I have talked about it and it would be a lot of fun cooking and boozing it up on the deck in Freeport. I'll give you a call on the hotel plans in a couple of days, ...

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What's up, Doug? How are you? I tried finding your post on the Greek baked grouper but to no availe. Do you mind posting it again? I pulled some Cabo mahi out of the freezer and want to cook it up with your recipe this weekend. If you don't mind, I'd really appreciate it.
Much thanks.

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Harv,
Sit back and relax! I'll drive you instead.
I'm ok on the straight aways...
The corners give me hell though.

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Charlie,
In that case, I'll let Pam go first.
Brewster,
Twist my arm.

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If you guys will let us, we're really looking forward to hopping on all of those fine boats and checking them out. I need some ideas as far as seating behind the helm on a bahia mar. We'll bring plenty of pics and hope to get some great advice from the gang.

Much thanks.

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A capt. out of Freeport Tx made a center console out of a fire damaged 35 about 10 years ago. It is powered with Volvos and all that I heard was good stuff. I don't know exactly where the boat is now, but I could inquire if need be.

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Fluke? What that is? One of them there Yankee flounders?

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Bob,
You're the man with all of the clout! Can you help me get a hand on a pair?
Please?
Thanks.

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Walter,
If you got to see her like I did, you'd stare also.

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Mark,
That's how us blind people see...at least the smart ones...

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Mark,
you'd better stick with flowers...

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sim,
I need to take my mother in law fishing...paybacks are hell.
Bob,
I want to drive Phoenix...hope the insurance is paid up.

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Randall,
I read the first post on this thread...look at Sanchez now...He could go all the way! That was the best game of the weekend...next weekend will be some good football also...good luck.

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Neil,
I have'nt forgotten. The rub rail came out nice...I'll bring some pics, and some beer.

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Ed, Charlie, Brewster,
It worked! We're in. Charlie, I'd rather owe you then beat you out of something...Just kidding. Much thanks, my friends. Ed, thanks for the fantastic offer...that was incredibly nice of you...Pam sent you a E mail. Danny, I'll give you a buzz.
Thanks again, everyone.

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Hey guys, I'm needing a big favor. Would you men please send Pam, my wife, some E mails asking her to make the trip? The thing is, she's tightened up the purse strings due to trying to put back togetherReel Cowboy. The more that ya'll can lay it on thick, the better. I wouldn't be asking, but I real...

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Bob,
Thanks for checking into the lights for me. I want to put them on my new tower on the sides of the control box. I really want those stainless leds after we ran across them at the boat show. Bob, I'll be standing by.
Much thanks.

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Are there hotels near the festivities?
Thanks.

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