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    New Merc V12 O/S's

    https://boattest.com/article/engine-week-mercury-marine?utm_source=iContact&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=boattestcom-newsletter&utm_content=Fri+3.12 Not saying we all need 600hp but maybe the 2 speed gearbox????????
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    Transducers

    Questions are coming about transducers, so I am sharing: Most transducers are made by Airmar & you can usually buy the "generic" Airmar model cheaper than a specific electronics mfgr version. In most case the generic version will require a "mix & match" cable; a short adaptor cable. It's...
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    Good Marine Battery article

    Got this from West Marine: https://www.westmarine.com/WestAdvisor/Selecting-a-Marine-Storage-Battery?cm_mmc=EM-_-National_all-_-2021_1_12-_-null FYI; charge/float voltages for Flooded/AGM are very similar, some Lithium mfgr's are saying the same about their marine Lithiums.
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    Man Overboard/safety gear

    Here are a couple of water activated MOB related devices: MOB+ by Fell Marine www.fellmarine.com The FOB the skipper wears communicates to an Engine kill switch via bluetooth when activated by water. The FOB worn by passengers sounds an alarmTest shows boat comes to a stop in 6 seconds...
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    Next round of closures SRKW related

    http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/fm-gp/srkw-eprs/potential-meas-mes-poss-eng.html Comments can be posted here: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/fm-gp/srkw-eprs/index-eng.html#survey Once again options A & B; for many folks the options are either bad or very bad
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    Repower article 250 Yamaha to 300 ETEC

    From boattest: http://www.boattest.com/engine-review/Evinrude/50500202_Repower_2018
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    West Bay shipyard

    Anybody know anything about this outfit? Thanks, Eric
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    Spectra line options.

    Just ordered an Avet Raptor 2 speed from Charkbait. Having it spooled (for free btw) with 400 yds of 50#Toro Tamer hollow braid. It has several advantages: http://www.torotamer.com/toro_tamer_braid_products.htm As an FYI on the Charkbait site they are saying AT LEAST 12 years of use with...
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    Treble hooks; just say no

    I am finding it quite difficult to find a study that directly addresses treble hooks with Salmon in Saltwater. Old Black Dog did not like the fact that a study I referenced was done in freshwater. I would say about this study; not perfect but still relevant. No matter what I say or reference...
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    2017 Chinook Abundance Index

    http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/static/applications/dcfnewsrelease/773707350.pdf The SEAK (SE Alaska) & NBC (Northern BC) commies will be intercepting almost 50% fewer Chinook than last year. Last year the Abundance Index was 2.06
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    Colville tribe hatchery ramping up Columbia River summer run Chinook production

    Going fro .5 million to 1.7 million by 2020: http://www.seattletimes.com/life/outdoors/how-will-the-fishing-be-this-spring-could-be-better-could-be-worse/ Used to catch lot's of they guys in June at SW corner & Portland Point in June
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    IPHC (International Pacific Halibut Commission taking regulation comments until December 31!!!

    Like the title says: Individuals can have a voice here: http://www.iphc.int/news-releases/news-releases-2016.html Links to how to comment are towards bottom of above page. I looked at a few comments & the comments seem to come from everyday folks like us. I urge you to only provide comments...
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    Where are all the Chinook?

    The following links are for fish ladder counts on the Columbia River. At a total of 2+ million Chinook a years, has to be the largest influence on Chinook catches on the West Coast. About 20% are wild fish. The fall run is the largest & Pacific Salmon Commission "Chinook Technical Committee"...
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    Who is catching who's fish

    http://www.psc.org/pubs/TCCHINOOK16-2.pdf The tables on pages 15-18 show where your'e fish are being caught. Note that this data comes from coded wire tags, meaning hatchery fish. The tagged fish will be then used as "indicator stocks" for closely related non-tagged stocks (wild fish). As...
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    Commercial Troll Impact from Fraser spring/summer 52 Chinook restrictions

    Look at the area F commercial troll opener notice from 2015 & 2016. 2015 was zone 2 with a troll quota of 117K fish 2016 is a zone 1 with a troll quota of 248K fish Both notices opening text reference the zone restrictions to protect Fraser 52 Chinook. So we go from zone 2 in 2015 to zone 1 in...
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    Hippa Island/west coast resorts

    Howdy. Anybody have experience with Hippa Island or west coast resorts? 2nd hand knowledge is ok Thanks, Eric
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    Kicker alternative

    Torqueedo in Germany makes electric outboards. http://www.torqeedo.com/en) They have a self-contained lithium battery, weight about 28 lb, & have an optional solar charger that provides enough juice to go 2mph or so.
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