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Have you thoroughly cleaned the barrel, especially for copper fouling? That or try another scope?

I dislike when people don't respect the OPs desired brands etc., but honestly, size aside, the Dakota has a way better door system than the Ruff Land and is very nice. Weight aside, Gunner is certainly top notch. Good luck!

Bump for a good seller and great machine that just didn't fit my application. Good luck with the sale, OP.

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Dang, that looked like a good setup and distance. Hope there is a second video and shot or keep at it, not over until sunset!

Hiring someone there to go out for grouper or snapper is more worth the money, imo. If you can bring a kayak, there is nonstop bite of triggers and rock bass with some bonus species paddling a couple hundred yards off the beach using rapalas and kastmasters.

Simply a gem. Your son is fortunate beyond words to put some sweat and memories into an old vehicle before it becomes his own. Good job, Dad.

Same exact here too. Now you get to hunt longer and learn more!

Great tag, don't shoot too early like me. Good luck!

Be a little cautious of the guide boats with jets, they show off a bit in skinny water.

You're welcome. I'm not an expert on the weight and effects of each. My 40 is bolted on and I do not take it off when I fish the rim lakes, I actually add a gas kicker on the side for cruising and fish with the bow mount, but used the electric only for years with the 40 tilted out of the water. My buddy's 35hp mentioned is 1982 Evinrude that clamps on, which takes seconds to remove. Something like that may be better suited for your needs but I'm not sure on availability.

9.9hp only works on a 12' and barely so. I've done a 25hp on a 14' with success having a light camp load and one other guy. I have a 40hp on a 16' and it works well with the boat at capacity. I have a buddy that runs a 35hp on his 16' and he is much slower upriver but it works. All tillers. While I do have a variety of kicker options, a bow mount 24v is key on my 16' at Lees and works well on any rim lake for a day unless the wind really kicks up. P.s. the trout are nothing like they used to be but the rest of the magic remains.

Great stuff!

Valuable contribution!

Thanks for the info and offer. I'm currently using the Sirui VA5 on a cheaper CF tripod that is just tall enough to glass from. It works decent when I lock the center column down but it is not the answer to long range precision. I keep a bipod on my rifle and the arca is a backup for the few ounces it adds. I'm upgrading the tripod before fall hunts and am looking for the best option, I'd appreciate any model recommendations.

My hiccup in the system, I almost exclusively stand and glass while rifle hunting and center tripod columns don't mix well with my arca plates. Any thoughts on a tripod sturdy enough to shoot and tall enough to glass from? 6' 1". Thx.

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Otw home. Many fish caught, cicadas barely buzzing at all, dry action was there only with great casts and location. Fish population down but healthier individuals than any time in the last 2 decades.

Great bucks, good luck getting them back!

💯 That is a ton of effort.

Pros/cons for sure. The right drop away is the best of both worlds 😉 Absolutely 💯.

I wouldn't let anyone make you think 60 lbs isn't plenty. 70 can be overkill factoring in hunting situations, clothing and cold weather. A shop will help and is not a bad idea, but length can be measured at home too. Check a few videos on YouTube and sort through the guys that shouldn't be making videos. There are so many great used bows on this site that aren't selling well, see if you can find one with accessories (sight, rest) from someone that is willing to bring it to a range one day. There may also be an archery event worthy of your time.

Welcome. A good starter bow is one you shoot a lot with a reliable string. Accessories can be upgraded over time. I prefer drop aways over whisker biscuits, and would never own a single pin slider on a hunting setup. I do not think visiting an archery shop and buying a brand new outift is necessary if money/cost is any factor. The money can spent elsewhere. I killed handfuls of critters with a $350 Bear combo. I now shoot a 2014 PSE model that isn't very desirable and it blows through animals. All said, if you go to an archery shop, shoot a bunch and let the bow choose you (comfort).

Mesa-Tempe