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Grandpas old 1958 Runabout turned Bass Tracker

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The beauty of this site is that it brings in a bunch of talented folks who do some amazing things. TinBoats member sooutlandis transformed his grandfathers 1958 runabout into a lean mean fishing machine. The transformation is awesome, but describing it here would be of no justice to the project. Here is a sneak peak…….. Before….. After….. Don’t take my… ...Read More

NOCO GEN3

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I think I found my new battery charger. I am looking at the NOCO GEN3 on-board battery charger. This charger is a 30 amp charger offering 3 banks at 10 amps each. This is perfect for a 3 battery setup. NOCO does offer chargers from 1 to 4 banks, so they have you covered. The things that I really like about the charger is the claim that the charger itself is fully waterproof,… ...Read More

Blackhawk Custom Baits – Mongrel

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I found a bait that I have never seen before and it caught my eye. I am no expert, I am not even a good fisherman. I do ok, but I would say I’m average to below average. It’s ok, I can take it. There are days though where I could be a touring pro, and there are days where I would want to break the rod over my knee. Sound familiar? When I saw this bait however, I knew… ...Read More

Battle of the Boat Coatings

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Below is a video comparing the Wetlander boat coating system vs Brand X. To me Wetlander looks like the superior product. If you are thinking of coating the bottom of your boat for protection, then Wetalnder should be your top choice. Check out the video for yourself and you can decide which boat coating system you want to spend your money on. At the end of the video,… ...Read More

Think Tank Lures Triggerfish Revisited

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Ian from Think Tank Lures posted a video on how to fish the triggerfish lure. This lure has the ability to out-fish every other lure out there if you know how to fish it. It does take a little practice to use. I bet once mastered you will catch fish in spots where you were never able to take a lure before. Check out the video, it just makes you want to get out there and try… ...Read More

Lews BB1 Speed Spool Casting Reel

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Here is an article written by TinBoats member Fender 66 about the Lews BB1 Speed Spool Casting Reel. I promised to write a review so here it is from the perspective of a non professional fishing addict. I was able to get out on the water again on Tuesday of this week. Went to a lake to practice fish some plastics that I’m not comfortable with, but primarily try… ...Read More

buying a used aluminum boat

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This article is a beginners guide to buying a used aluminum jon boat . How to assess and apply your needs to available platforms, determine value, transfer, register, engines, and trailers. This basic guide will help first time buyers get into a reliable, cost efficient vessel. 1.1 Introduction 1.1a Registration 1.1b Sale Venues 1.2 Hull Size 1.2a Hull Type… ...Read More

Albright Bridgestone Waders

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This is going to be my review of the bridestone waders I purchased from Albright. I got on their mailing list and pretty much on a monthly basis I get an email letting me know about their “70% off sale”. If this is their marketing scheme, it works. I purchased a pair of their Bridgestone waders for a whopping $65.48 delivered. I understand you get what… ...Read More

SpiderWire sunglasses

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I purchased a pair of Spiderwire sunglasses because I misplaced the sunglasses I had. Finding a good pair of sunglasses is hard to do. Finding polarized sunglasses that will not break the bank is even tougher. Cruising through the fishing section of my local Walmart I came across a display of Spiderwire sunglasses. My first impression was that they looked sporty… ...Read More
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