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Primer Bulb Primer

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TinBoats member Johnny threw together a Primer bulb Primer. This will help those that that are having issues on our forum. This is just a quick article that describes what a Primer bulb does. Hopefully, it can assist you to simplify the troubleshooting process. Once again I want to thank Johnny for taking the time to write up this article for all the forum members… ...Read More

9 lb 3 oz Bass Attacks Frog in the Air

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This video of a 9 lb 3 oz Bass Attacks Frog in the Air is awesome!  Its a few years old, but it’s one that must be seen if you are into topwater frog fishing.  If you have been thinking about getting into frog fishing, this is the video that will motivate you to hone your frog fishing technique. Lure: Lunkerhunt Frog http://bit.ly/Lunker_Frog Rod: 7′… ...Read More

Trilene Big Game Review

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Tinboats member kmfw160 stepped up to the plate to do a Trilene Big Game Review for us. Reviews by the members for the members are the best because there is no agenda. These reviews are one member’s opinion and experience and it is awesome that they want to share that with us. On that, I want to thank kmfw160 for doing this for us here at Tin Boats. Trilene Big… ...Read More

Alumacraft Prowler 175

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If you are looking for a budget aluminum bass boat with all the basic features, you might want to consider the Alumacraft Prowler 175. Allot of us cannot or will not spend big money on a tournament ready aluminum rig. For the rest of of us, boats in this price range will work. I really like the simplicity of this boat, and you can upgrade everything as you want it or as… ...Read More

Lew’s Mach II Speed Spin

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For 2017 I am taking a different path and deviating from my normal buys and I will be purchasing a Lew’s Mach II Speed Spin reel. I was always one to buy Shimano thinking the more I more I spent the better the reel. If you have been following this site for awhile, you will remember I took the plunge and purchased a couple of $59 Pflueger President Spinning Reels. … ...Read More

How to Keep your feet warm

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I came across a video on youtube on how to keep your feet warm during the colder months. I subscribe to Intense Angler Outdoors and this video caught my eye because it seems that this is a cheap solution, and the theory behind it seems logical. There is nothing worse than being outdoors whether its fishing or hunting and having cold feet. I don’t care how much… ...Read More

NOCO Boost Review

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I finally got around to using my battery jump starter, and this will be my NOCO Boost Review. I posted an article when I first purchased the NOCO GB30 stating that I would do a review once I got to put it to the test. You can read that blurb if you feel like it here. I want to start off by saying that I’m a little paranoid and a really bad “prepper”. But… ...Read More

Crestliner PT 18

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For 2017 Crestliner has just announce the Crestliner PT 18. If you are in the market for an aluminum bass boat, the PT 18 might be one you want to take a look at. The Crestliner PT 18 has a huge 33-gallon livewell, and tons of storage for gear and rods. This boat has a massive bow deck, with a recessed trolling motor tray, a bow tray, and space for your electronics. Can… ...Read More

Varnish vs. Polyurethane

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Here is a great article TinBoats member Johnny put together to highlight the difference between Varnish vs. Polyurethane. If you have any questions for Johnny, feel free to enter comments below, or better yet reach out to him on our forum. Before we dig into the details, let’s talk about why we need a different varnish for outdoor applications. Any wood that… ...Read More

Fishing a Chatterbait

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Fishing a Chatterbait should be put back on the list of baits in your arsenal? When was the last time you actually spent the time and fished a Chatterbait?  There has been some renewed interest in the forum and members are actually making their own again. What is a Chatterbait? Basically a Chatterbait is a bladed jig that does a fantastic job of attracting bass.… ...Read More
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