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“Tackle Hoarders Anonymous “

Submitted by Bstandiford on Sun, 04/08/2018 - 14:51

Hello my name is BOB and I am a tackle hoarder! We all like to have all of the latest lures and usually start out buying 2 of each color and pattern and build from there. When one does work we scour all of the tackle shops and buy as many as we can. Last week I decided to clean out my truck and under the drivers seat was a Bass Pro shops bag with some bulk hooks,2 matching crank-baits and 2 blade baits. Now the under the passenger seat! 2 bags, one from Dicks, containing 2 jerk-baits 2 blade baits and two jigs! The other bag was from Anglers Express! Inside was 2 blade baits, 4 underspins and 2 big crankbaits! Christmas all over again right! Guess I better clean out the back of my truck! Not one but Two more bags from Anglers express purchased 3 weeks apart. Bag number one contains 2 more blade baits, 2 packs of tungsten weights and 2 more jerk baits! Bag number two has 2 of the new whopper plopper style baits and 2 -3/4 oz jigs and 2 packs of jig trailers. Holy Crap!, that’s a lot of tackle. Guess what? No tackle trip last week! Maybe I’m cured.
I heard “Tackle Hoarders Anonymous” meets at the local tackle store! I hope to see you there!

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Old Boats and New electronics

Submitted by Bstandiford on Sun, 04/01/2018 - 18:42

My boat is going on it’s 18th year! I try to keep everything updated as the years progress. In the past 2 years I have replaced 10 6 volt batteries with a 60 volt lithium battery pack. Then I replaced the 12volt trolling motor with the 24 volt Ultrex. As that wasn’t enough, new depth-finders Helix 10 and Helix 12 and Ultrex 360! Now my boat is like new,right? Wrong! What I’m finding out now is the old boat wiring will not support some of this new technology. I’m going to have to run 10 gauge wire to support the new depth-finders. They are draining the battery and not letting the sufficient voltage flow to the units! I’m hoping this post will help someone with an older boat to make the necessary changes before having the issues I’ve had. This will also help someone building a new boat as well! See you on the Water!

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Annual Meeting 2018 Reminder

Submitted by wmarchant on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 08:21

Our 2018 annual meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 25th. Location: Casa Mia's restaurant 17417 York Road, Parkton MD 21120. We will start at 1:00 PM, so come hungry, Casa Mia's has a great menu. We hope to see all Baltimore MRA members and anyone interested in joining the club. Don't miss it.
We are having a RAFFLE with some fantastic prizes, so bring some cash to purchase tickets. All proceeds go to the club.

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Battery Reminder!

Submitted by Bstandiford on Sat, 01/20/2018 - 11:45

It has been about 30 days since I last fished and charged my Trolling motor ( 2 -12 volt group 31 AGM) and my depth finder battery 1-12 volt group 31 AGM. Now is the time that I charge these batteries to keep them charged during the cold winter. I always do this every 30 days when not in use! I always get at least 5 years and once 7 years! This will be my 2nd full year on my Lithium Pack which I do not charge when not in use! I hope this will help someone remember to check and charge their Lead acid batteries to have them ready for the new year! See you on the water! Only 39 days to go! But who’s counting.

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Metro Board and Rules updates

Submitted by wmarchant on Wed, 01/10/2018 - 13:33

It's time to start planning for the 2018 tournament season.
We have two volunteers joining the board this year, Max Marchant and Matt Elliott. Both Max and Matt have been unanimously approved by the board.
It is great to add youth to our board. The youth of our club are the future of our club. Also, the board meets every year in order to vote on rule changes and discuss the direction of the club. If any of our members have thoughts on rule changes, please submit your proposed rule change (in writing), along with your thought as to why the rule will benefit the club. Send the rule to: mraadmin@metroreservoiranglers.com (or submit to the president of the club).
Your rule will be presented and voted upon at the next board meeting.

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