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Bob’s Tips For Boaters #69 – Don’t Freak Out About A Little Water

Don’t freak out about a little water in the bilge. Even if you can see water flooding in and swamping is a risk don’t freak out. Check to see where its coming from. If the Nautilus is backing out of a giant gash in your hull after a deliberate ramming… ok maybe freak out a…

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I WAS WRONG!!! (about knots) YOU MAY BE WRONG TOO (video)

Years ago a friend and I had an argument about terminal knots.  Palomar vs Improved Clinch.  THIS IS NOT ABOUT EITHER OF THOSE KNOTS!  He was adamant that the palomar knot was the best, period, end of discussion.  Having started with a clinch knot and later graduating to an improved clinch knot at a very…

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A NEW (to me) MACHINE IN THE SHOP

A NEW (to me) MACHINE IN THE SHOP For Making Soft Plastic Baits. I bought a used mini shooting star injection machine to play with in the shop. Follow my adventures using this new toy for making worms, swimbaits, creatures grubs & more. https://rumble.com/v5zmy1n-a-new-to-me-machine-in-the-shop-for-making-soft-plastic-baits.html

Is That a Spinning Rod

Yes. We understand some of you guys struggle with spinning rods, but there’s no need to feel intimidated. It’s not that hard if you just try. Even Dave can do it. Yesterday’s canal bank adventure was half serious, and I totally failed to drag a single fish out of the water, but Dave managed to…

Did I Quit Fishing?

Somebody asked me the other day if I quit fishing. They commented that they hadn’t seen me at any tournaments, or seen me post much fishing content on YumaBassMan or on social media. Well I have to ask, does this look like I have quit fishing. These just arrived today, … and I am getting…

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Paul Harrel Thanksgiving Special 2024

Sorry to disappoint you, but its not a hoax.  Paul is still gone, but his brother Roy has continued the holiday special traditions.  Please enjoy this video.  Roy isn’t Paul, and that’s okay.  Thank you Roy for continuing the holiday specials.  I always looked forward to them, and looks like I still do.  Thank you.

“It’s Just For Personal Use” is NOT a Loop Hole

If you are copying somebody else work, you are still copying somebody else’s work.  I don’t care why or what excuse or what loophole you want to use.  “It’s just for personal use,” is still infringing on their work. My company policy is I will not knowingly make a copy of somebody else’s non-generic current…

Bob’s Tips For Anglers #0 – Don’t Let Other People Measure You

If you are fishing a competition then sure you are going to be comparing your catch, but finishing first or even in the money should be a goal.  Not a measure of a good day. I’ve seen people just crap on other people for no good reason.  Somebody might say, “Look at this picture of…

Bob’s Tips For Boaters #1 – Make a Check List AND CHECK IT

Plug, keys, safety equipment, lunch, beverages, trailer connections, straps and hooks secured, fishing gear, hunting gear, camera, cell phone, radio, spare tire, etc, etc, This should be a list of things you should check and make sure you have before you hit the road, and then maybe a second list to double check before you…

“BEST” Duramax Mechanic… Maybe not in Yuma.

“BEST” Duramax Mechanic… Maybe not in Yuma. I asked for the best Duramax Mechanic here in Yuma on NextDoor, Facebook, and a couple other social media sites. Basically, no answer. Of course I researched local shops and read reviews. Something I often hear is “everybody makes mistakes,” or “You can’t please everybody,” as an excuse…

Working With Lead

Some people underestimate or ignore the risks associated with using lead and working with it to make various things. Others overreact with fear mongering and scare tactics in an attempt to intimidate people into total avoidance. The truth is somewhere in between, and the best approach is always education and personal choice. I’ve assembled a…