Another One In The Stable (picture) – Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River

An Actual Use For The Harbor Freight Pipe Kinker

ByBob La Londe April 15, 2025April 15, 2025

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS – I finally found a use for the Harbor Freight pipe kinker. The pipe die was a perfect guide for the chain.

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Surface Drive Progress… Sorta – BAR HOPPER

ByBob La Londe December 2, 2023December 5, 2023

I had been begrudging the cost of the motor for the Twister surface drive I bought for Bar Hopper. Initially I had planned on a Predator 670 V-twin from Harbor Freight. Its about a thousand dollars at this time, but its a 22hp motor. That’s 22 crankshaft horsepower. There is really no other way to…

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You know what this means…

ByBob La Londe October 23, 2023

You know what this means… IT MEANS I DON’T GET TO GO FISHING OFTEN ENOUGH. All these new stickers are sitting on my desk waiting for me to need to put them on the appropriate boat. I think I’m going to start refusing more custom work so I can go fishing a little more often.

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My Boat Won’t Start

ByBob La Londe January 18, 2024January 18, 2024

Today was my day off this week. I try to take one day off every week, but it doesn’t always work that way. I’ve got one payment due on the 18th (today for the car I bought for my mom), so I figured I better get that taken care of. While I was sitting there…

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The Legend of Bar Hopper Episode #1 – BIRTH OF A LEGEND (video)

ByBob La Londe September 14, 2023September 15, 2023

If you want to read the intro to the intro check out this entry from a little earlier. Short Long Tail – (updated Sep-8-23) https://www.yumabassman.com/2023/09/07/short-long-tail/ For some more details on the plan check out the introductory video below. I doubt you will find it educational, but hopefully you find it entertaining. I wasn’t sure I…

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Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo)- Boat Batteries

ByBob La Londe July 20, 2024July 20, 2024

I’ve been following along on the lithium news for a while. As you may be aware Lithium Ion batteries can have some serious issues including a likelihood of catching fire (and being very hard to put out) if abused. Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo) batteries are supposed to be better in many regards, and more safe…

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