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Post by sd51555 on Jun 2, 2017 20:08:03 GMT -6
Damn nice rig Foggy.
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Post by Catscratch on Jun 2, 2017 20:22:16 GMT -6
That is a great looking setup!
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Post by mnfish on Jun 2, 2017 20:29:48 GMT -6
Fish on!
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Post by Tooln on Jun 2, 2017 20:31:32 GMT -6
Nice looking rigs you got yourself there.
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Post by Foggy on Jun 3, 2017 7:36:27 GMT -6
A little report on that Honda Ridgeline. This "truck" may not be for everyone.....but I sure like it. It does not have the clearance of the typical 1/2 ton 4x4 made by the big 3, and lacks some towing capacity - it has a 5000 lb limit. I like that it is nimble to park (not so huge) and easy to get in and out of - especially for us old guys. Grin.
But it has all the whistles and bells one could want.....and drives very smoothly. Its got 4 wheel independent suspension.....and the all wheel drive is great for most driving conditions here in MN. I like all the safety features I got on my trim level.....including lane departure, cross traffic warning, adaptive cruise control, crash braking, and so much more.
There are a few times where I could use a bit more tow capacity (when I haul my tractor) but the towing is plenty for most boats and needs. It makes a great "gentlemen's pick-up" and as a daily driver it cannot be beat IMO. In trim levels without all the safety features.....the price seems to compete well with the many choices out there. But the Honda reliability and longevity should prove good value to me.
I get about 23 mpg in all-around driving......and have gotten 26mpg on a recent highway trip. Not too shabby. I like this truck.
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Post by terrifictom on Jun 3, 2017 7:42:56 GMT -6
Nice rigs Foggy.
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Post by Foggy on Jun 3, 2017 11:36:19 GMT -6
Any good fishing reports from a recent trip?? Me and Art have this need to eat a walleye every decade or two......and would like to boat a couple on Tuesday. We need someone to point us in the right direction.
(I heard Mille Lacs was hot....but you can't keep em. Kinda wonder about Osakis? or Ottertail? Cliterall? Leech?.)
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Post by smsmith on Jun 3, 2017 11:41:22 GMT -6
I haven't been out, but last weekend the word on Osakis was slowwwwwwww. With the warm temps that may have changed though
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Post by Foggy on Jun 3, 2017 12:00:54 GMT -6
^ Yep....thats why I think some of the further south lakes could be a bit better - warmer water? Though.....everything has been cool for a while.
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Post by Foggy on Jun 3, 2017 13:14:05 GMT -6
So, been working on my boat today and improved on my Pee Shooter by adding a section of garden hose.....so I don't have to lean over the gunnels. I have really liked using this transmission funnel idea and the garden hose is kinda a range extender. You WILL understand when you turn about 60 to 70 years old. The stream aint like it used to be. Grin. This may be a good idea for one of your parents or fishing partners. Washes out instantly....and stows away easily. I think I could sell these to the over 60 crowd.
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Post by Foggy on Jun 3, 2017 13:16:35 GMT -6
So, been working on my boat today and improved on my Pee Shooter by adding a section of garden hose.....so I don't have to lean over the gunnels. I have really liked using this transmission funnel idea and the garden hose is kinda a range extender. You WILL understand when you turn about 60 to 70 years old. The stream aint like it used to be. Grin. This may be a good idea for one of your parents or fishing partners. Washes out instantly....and stows away easily. I think I could sell these to the over 60 crowd. Even matches the paint on my boat. Here's that pic
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Post by Tooln on Jun 3, 2017 13:46:35 GMT -6
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Post by Foggy on Jun 3, 2017 15:11:23 GMT -6
Nope. Grin. I think we talked about those before. Not sure I would get away with that on the golf courses in OZ.....they are lined with homes. We are in a SENIOR retirement community tho.....and they do have a restroom every three holes. LOL I'm pretty sure some of those old duffers are wearing depends.
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Post by biglakebass on Jun 3, 2017 15:34:46 GMT -6
Oooo. U got the Pro tiller.
I like that rig...
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Post by Sandbur on Jun 3, 2017 16:30:12 GMT -6
Release the big males, like BLB's buddy says. We drove about 30 miles to the lake, right before daylight and saw over 20 deer in the ditches. It was too dark to look on the fields. A few years ago we would see 3-5 deer in the ditches. I fear the population will get hit hard with XS doe permits with CWD at Merrifield.
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