I’ve got a few trailers to move and a fair amount of stuff to haul. You may have seen some of the trucks I hauled with my old truck. Well, the new F250 didn’t come with a hitch setup, so I needed to get one installed. I was just going to pay somebody to install…
We headed out for a leisurely afternoon. Rolling out from my shop around noon or a little after we didn’t plan on a fire morning topwater bite. I had originally planned to fish all lower areas of the Imperial Division, and we did. My preferred launch at Squaw Lake was closed. We opted for a…
I haven’t got enough miles on my ’24 gasser to really tell, but so far it seems okay. I’ve run almost 900 miles so far. 180 or so towing a Jeep JK on a trailer. I towed it over Telegraph pass and it ran great and held speed going down the long grade. Less than…
Button Panel Roasted By The Sun – V176 Magnum 2002 A buddy of mine has completely quit fishing and he offered me his 2002 Triton V176 Magnum for very little with its Johnson 90. The carbs were totally gunked up which was no surprise. I’ve cleaned carbs before. This Johnson has something I haven’t seen…
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…
If your casting doesn’t feel right, sounds odd, or distance comes up short check your rig. I’ve quite often had a wrap where the line is around the rod behind the tip top. It really kills your casting distance. If you keep breaking off… you could have bad line, but you might not. I was…
If you only go fishing when everything is perfect, the tide is right, people confirm its going to be good for you, and the stars align you won’t go very often. As a result you won’t have very many great days fishing. “Oh wah! Its hot!” If you truly can not tolerate any heat for…
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…
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…
Whether it’s your boat or you are a guest of somebody else there are lots of little things you may be tempted to ask. If it’s worth asking its worth checking yourself. Did you put the plug in? You are anxious to hit the water and don’t want to waste a second. Not checking just…
That big old wind skirt. I know many people will have an “opinion,” but I am hoping for a response with somebody who actually “did the math.” (For those who may be literally challenged that is editorial license.) I’d like to hear from somebody who got reasonable mileage numbers over at least a few hundred…
If you haven’t watch At One Of These Spots – THE TEST first. Please do that and pair up the images with the facts. Make your best guesses. Then when you have your answers check out At One Of These Spots – ANSWER KEY and see how you did. At One Of These Spots –…
I have not been fishing much lately due to… well an abnormal number of adult responsibilities. I complained recently to my doctor about a high level of irritability, and he said I should go fishing more. I have an actual official medical recommendation to go fishing more. I took my doctors advice and I went….
If you have followed this site for very long, you will know that I found many of Paul’s videos entertaining and educational over the years. Leave it to Paul to go out with a splash of showmanship like an actor killed off in a TV show getting to play one more scene.
TWO STEP – Running Boards – ??? I picked up a brand new F250 FX4 (just an XL) on Saturday. My wife can’t get in without a step stool, and while she can slide out it is a long way to the ground and she says it can be painful. I find its a long…
“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…
Its going to get used for roughing blanks, but its going to take a lot of work to retrofit it to a modern control before I can use it. Probably the first chore will be getting it off the trailer, and onto a pallet to move it around the shop. VIDEO:
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…
I was working all day in the shop yesterday trying to clear a path to bring in a new machine. I was tired, but when a buddy asked if I want to go fishing I said, “You Betcha!” I probably shouldn’t have. I was tired and it kind of lead to a bad attitude on…
Caney Creek Molds & Plastisol Choices Seeking knowledge in my quest for a new plastisol choice. https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=58.0
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking public input on proposed changes to the 2025-26 Arizona fishing regulations. A public forum webcast is scheduled for July 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. to further discuss the proposals and to take public comments. There are eight proposed changes: – Create unlimited daily bag and possession…
Bob Rants – If You Call Me Early in The Morning It Better Be An Emergency or You Better be Parked in My Driveway With Your Boat Ready to Take Me Fishing I’ve been supportive of another proprietor. I’ve sent business their way for years. When they went through a transition in their life recently…
Here I break down a simple sound suppressor as designed by the manufacturer on the Benjamin Marauder air rifle. VIDEO BELOW. In case your country blocks Rumble due to its free speech policies I also uploaded to YouTube.
My newish yard toy arrived… wow, almost a month ago. I have missed the weight balance of a bullpup ever since I sold my .25 Kalibre Cricket several years ago. The thing is I never found another bull pup at the right price at the right time until recently, and as long as I take…
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…
Left to right. All “ran when parked.” 24′ Searay sportfishing design with fly bridge dual controls. The original Searay. Not the born again Searay. Dual four cylinder Chevies pushing inboard outboard drives. Passable at altitude lakes, excellent at sea level. Internal births below in front. Porta potty I think. Been sitting a long time. Lots…
Geometric Self Opening Die Heads I’ve made simple die heads. Some driven by a tommy bar, others by a pin in the mandrel that can be set up come out of the groove and free spin when it reaches the stopping distance. recently I started researching my $350 Lin Huan TL-25 lathe score in the…
The Main Page From USGS https://waterdata.usgs.gov/az/nwis/current/?type=flow Everything you need on one page.
Converted an R8 tool rack into a 4MT tool rack. First ten seconds and last minute is probably all you need to see to get it. Preferred Video Link
I got out the other day with a buddy of mine. We took his boat so I had to fish his pace. He caught five or six fish using various methods. I had a nip on a club-o And lost what felt like a pretty good fish on a curly buzz frog, but i only…
Contest canceled due to lack of interest.
I really go into PCP air rifles for a while. I’ve got a .177 Marauder I regulated that shoots about 120 shots on a fill at 920 feet per second. Its more than adequate for short range pest control, and even hunting. At practical airgun ranges its a little under powered at about 20FPE at…
NEW UPDATE June 29 2024: It looks like boats (vehicles used soley on water) and rail craft me in fact not be covered by these changes. I will wait and see. Politicians are good at changing things. UPDATE: After writing this short note about the new statute I posted a link to it on several…
Before Father’s Day I had been looking at a couple Yukon (Harbor Freight) toolbox benches to replace the pair of to small US General tool carts I’ve been using as tool carts at the South Bend (Grizzly) knee mill and Precision Mathews (14×40) lathe in the back shop. I added them to the shopping cart…
Yeah, its been longer than that since I posted anything about local fishing, but I got out last week. It was just another day in our local fishing paradise, but nothing spectacular. I missed one flipping an RT45 creature bait, and then I missed one on a 4″ Club-O. Finally I stuck a couple on…
Since eliminating the forum overall traffic has dropped from when the forum was public, but not that much from after the forum was taken private. There was lower traffic initially after the format change, but it has been growing back up towards the same levels as when the forum was still online.
Join Rumble. Its maybe not 100% uncensored, but its 500% better than YouTube. https://rumble.com/register/JustAnotherGunGuy/ You might notice when I post a fishing, tackle making, etc video here I always post the link from one of my Rumble channels. Most of the time I also post the exact same video on the same or similar name…
Hi, I am a custom mold maker, and this is going to cost me money…
If you have followed any of my adventures you know I’ve been getting my use out of an 8000lb Warn winch this year. I’ve loaded a couple 3/4 ton trucks for hauling, several weeks back my sons car, and recently rescued somebody stuck in the sand so I could get them out of the way…
When All The CNC Machines Are Busy You Can Still Rough Out Blanks On The Manual Mill In The Back
Wow! I think he might have fished a Club-O more ways than I have. Link: How I Fish The Club-O ~~~
Here are some things to think about for those in the tackle business. ITS A MYTH – You Just Have to Change (XX)% is a Myth! https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=30.0 A Patent is Not a Magic Shield https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=29.0 Patent, Trademark, Copyright https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=28.0
One of my projects is this double 16 ga “MAC SXS Shotgun – manufacture nat. d’armes de chat” (C&R) action I bought a while ago. Stock and action is complete. No barrels, block, or forend. I found a good deal on a couple unfinished generic barrels a while back and put them in the safe…
General Info: It should be obvious, but nobody is going to ship a gun to anybody but a federal firearms license holder. If you are an 01 or 07 license holder you should have no issues in that regard except for the exceptions listed listed below. If you are an 03 license holder qualified guns…
Did a sand recovery yesterday. I took my big old 3/4 ton crew cab Chevy diesel 4×4, and left the Jeep at home. Lessons learned or relearned… Air down BEFORE you drive up the sand dune. Check the length of your farm jack hand, and get a cheater bar if you need one. The little…
NEW PHONE. Most of my contacts did not update. If you want me to have your number text me and tell me who you are. If not, that’s okay too.
I know of three revolvers that as near as I can tell the model name is also the caliber. Dan Wesson 357 Magnum Colt 357 Magnum (“I frame” if I recall is the first Colt model chambered in 357 magnum. Yes, before the Trooper (Trooper existed in 38 special)) Astra 357 Magnum (Spanish made &…
This is generally what I do for international shipping because its easiest for me. I have a good relationship with my local mail carriers. When I have packages going out I leave them a note in the mailbox. They come up to the shop and pick them up. It is not necessarily the cheapest, but…
