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Thats basically all that truck is is a 1994 Ranger Only thing I am worried about is the pull out of the water and the extra drag in the water by the boat pulling out.

Radar Chief

04-25-2012 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 8564858)

I have brand new brakes and the tranny is manual, the thing I worry about the most is the clutch when exiting the water

The specs on the truck say it will tow 1600 lbs with a tounge weight of no more that 500..

I know the tounge weight is probably about 200

Yea, that’s what I’d be worried about too. But you should be backing up far enough to get water in the clutch, which would be really bad news as you’d be stuck until the clutch dries.
For short trips I’d think you’d be fine as I doubt your boat is that heavy but for comfort and stability sake I wouldn’t try going cross state with that setup.
500/1000 lb is pretty typical Class III receiver hitch specs, IIRC.

Edit: I didn't recall correctly, Class III receiver hitch specs are 500/5000.

http://www.hitchesonline.com/hitch_selection.htm

tooge

04-25-2012 11:11 AM

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supposedly a brother in law of a co worker. SE kansas at buffalo lake.

Radar Chief

04-25-2012 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge (Post 8564966)

supposedly a brother in law of a co worker. SE kansas at buffalo lake.

Interesting. Motorcycle Drag Racing buddy texted me the same picture a couple of weeks ago. Didn't say where it was caught but claimed it's a new state record, 5 lb 9 oz.

tooge

04-25-2012 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Radar Chief (Post 8565001)

Interesting. Motorcycle Drag Racing buddy texted me the same picture a couple of weeks ago. Didn't say where it was caught but claimed it's a new state record, 5 lb 9 oz.

same thing I heard. 5 lb, 9 oz new state record. Regardless of if it is a legit story, it is one big assed crappie

Radar Chief

04-25-2012 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tooge (Post 8565050)

same thing I heard. 5 lb, 9 oz new state record. Regardless of if it is a legit story, it is one big assed crappie

Truth. Bet that was one hell of a fight on a crappie rig.

ZootedGranny

04-25-2012 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tooge (Post 8564966)

supposedly a brother in law of a co worker. SE kansas at buffalo lake.

Turns out it was 4 pounds, 15 ounces, and caught in Illinois 2 years ago: http://www.prairiestateoutdoors.com/..._kinkaid_lake/

Radar Chief

04-26-2012 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by ZootedGranny (Post 8565476)

Turns out it was 4 pounds, 15 ounces, and caught in Illinois 2 years ago: http://www.prairiestateoutdoors.com/..._kinkaid_lake/

Heh, I’ll be damned. Funny how those things make the rounds like that, even in text format.

mr. tegu

04-26-2012 09:39 AM

I finally bought my FS10 Ascend fishing kayak. I have not gotten to use it yet but I am pumped for it. I went ahead and put on an anchor trolley system. Eventually I will probably get a small fish finder for it as well.

R8RFAN

04-26-2012 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 8564816)

Would you pull this boat with this truck?

I hooked my boat to my little Mazda b2300 4cyl and pulled it around my neighborhood, I stopped it on hills and restarted to simulate leaving boat ramps, I braked hard a few times to see if it stopped fine... Everything seemed fine...

I have been a Tractor Trailer driver for over 25 years pulling double trailers so I am really not what you would consider a rookie at heavy loads, My truck is old , 200k + I only gave 1000 bucks for it 5 years ago (I have put 60k on it with only replacing the brakes )

Would you pull this boat with this truck? I have an Explorer but I hate pulling a boat with an SUV . Boat is a 16.5 Monark with a 50 hp

http://s19.postimage.org/jw4o0nkoj/IMAG0276.jpg

I went to the lake with the truck today and damn near didn't get out... Started raining when we were having the best fishing day this year and then started lightning so we had to go...

I smoked the clutch up a bit, felt like the boat was chained to a tree... I will not be using that anymore to pull this boat, may get me a second smaller one.

Sofa King

04-26-2012 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 8567597)

Get a bigger pickup.

Donger

04-26-2012 09:53 AM

Can someone explain what kind of setup would be used with a Powerbait minnow for trout? What kind hook, spinner, etc.?

Simply Red

04-26-2012 09:54 AM

Zara Spook, guys!!

Red Beans

04-26-2012 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by scott free (Post 8535212)

A float trip like that alone sounds incredible, but thats a killer mixed bag indeed, those kind of days are always the best.

Drum are fighters in their own way, not athletic but they really know how to hug the bottom, in my experience they'll pull down like a catfish twice their size, took my trusty Zebco spincast several good turns to get them in... just a thick slab of a fish, i've heard they're not the best eating though, so havent tried that, supposedly very bony & oily.

Drum are not too bad eating. Just deep fry them well, and make sure the breading is fairly flavorful. Honestly, they're probably a bit more of a whiter meat than catfish, with about the same taste, and the meat is a bit more flakey.

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