11-21-2005, 12:54 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Good question. How long? About the last thirty years, if ya wanna get technical. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Much of the time involved in putting the different pieces together depends on having a plan, the materials and the understanding of what is necessary. That takes time. However, once you are ready to go to work, it is pretty quick and simple. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The latest version of the 4-tube rod holder only took about 30 minutes to cut and assemble...after a lot of time drawing up some plans and a trip to Home Depot.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The rigid plastic apron (sushi board) also takes only a few minutes to drill the holes and string the stretch cord.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Rigging up my sonar, with the PVC shaft for the transducer, probably took the longest. The first time I rigged one took a lot longer than others since, but it takes an hour or so to set up both the display mount and the transducer.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]"Interesting" looks? One of my favorite sayings is "INTERESTING is an interesting word." Yeah, I have had a bunch of wierd looks and heard a lot of jokes and laughter about my "interesting" setup over the years. But, I usually shut them up when I am the one catching the most fish. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]What bothers me most is some boat running right up onto my fishing spot to ask stupid questions. They think that because I am in a float tube I am not a serious fisherman and that they are not really causing any harm by their presence. If I am in a good mood, and they are polite, I courteously answer their questions and offer whatever help I can...especially if they have kids. But, if they are rude and obnoxious, and have a load of barley pop working, I let them know what I think of their actions. And, with my size and loud deep voice, I usually get my point across. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]NOW...DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER INTERESTING QUESTIONS?[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Much of the time involved in putting the different pieces together depends on having a plan, the materials and the understanding of what is necessary. That takes time. However, once you are ready to go to work, it is pretty quick and simple. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The latest version of the 4-tube rod holder only took about 30 minutes to cut and assemble...after a lot of time drawing up some plans and a trip to Home Depot.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The rigid plastic apron (sushi board) also takes only a few minutes to drill the holes and string the stretch cord.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Rigging up my sonar, with the PVC shaft for the transducer, probably took the longest. The first time I rigged one took a lot longer than others since, but it takes an hour or so to set up both the display mount and the transducer.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]"Interesting" looks? One of my favorite sayings is "INTERESTING is an interesting word." Yeah, I have had a bunch of wierd looks and heard a lot of jokes and laughter about my "interesting" setup over the years. But, I usually shut them up when I am the one catching the most fish. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]What bothers me most is some boat running right up onto my fishing spot to ask stupid questions. They think that because I am in a float tube I am not a serious fisherman and that they are not really causing any harm by their presence. If I am in a good mood, and they are polite, I courteously answer their questions and offer whatever help I can...especially if they have kids. But, if they are rude and obnoxious, and have a load of barley pop working, I let them know what I think of their actions. And, with my size and loud deep voice, I usually get my point across. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]NOW...DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER INTERESTING QUESTIONS?[/#0000ff]
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