Ingenious Angler: Hundreds of Do-It-Yourself Projects and Tips to Improve Your Fishing Boat and Tackle

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Foreword by C. Boyd PfeifferAcknowledgmentsIntroductionBoatsA Skinny Water Bass BoatPitchfork Propeller ProtectorOar Storage on a Tin BoatHandy Tin Boat Rod RestPush PolePush Pole ClampsMore Tin Boat TipsRod Holder BaitboardSink Cutout BaitboardMini-OutriggersDownriggersHandy Chart ProtectorsTackle Storage LockersHidden Lure StoragePipe Structures on Fishing BoatsA Handy Tool CaddyHard-Sided Tool CaddyConvenient Lure KeepersOther Lure-Keeping and Storage IdeasReady-Rigged Fly Rods on a BoatTips for Fly-Fishing Aboard BoatsVersatile Live BaitwellGaff KeeperSeatback Safety HandlesRod HoldersBuild a Six-Rod HolderHoneycomb Plug HolderConsole Top OrganizerSeveral Electric-Motor InstallationsA Small Backup MotorMaking a New Pedestal Seat BaseMarine Radio InstallationsLocker Cover RepairsCan and Cup HoldersOne Angler's Marine ElectronicsQuick Tips for AnglersDocks, Trailering, and AnchoringDocksParallel Boat DockingBoat Slip DeicerTemporary Boat DockDock Line Pulley to Help BoardingSmall Boat Roller RampSnook Lights for StripersTide IndicatorRope and Pulley Tie-OutBoat Dock Fishing BenchTraileringCombined Jumper and Electric Winch CableCombination Trailer Dolly and Spare TireTrailer Hookup MirrorLaunch Ramp Safety ChocksTurnbuckle-Up for SafetyTrailer WalkboardJonboat Easy LoaderTrailer Loading LightTractor Hitch to Move BoatsTrailering TipsAnchoringAnchoring for AnglersA Double Buoy for Precise AnchoringQuick-Release Anchoring KnotAnchoring TipsTackle and KnotsRodsReplacing Rod Guides and Tip-TopsInexpensive Rod Winding LatheRepairing a Broken RodRod TipsReelsReel DragsLine ReminderFishing Reel MaintenanceReel-Filler Spool Tension ClutchReel ProtectorsFishing Reel Line RemovalReel TipsLuresLure ModificationsMake Your Own PlugsMaking Bulletproof BucktailsIn-Line Sinkers As LuresJig Pouring TipsSaltwater-Sized Thread BobbinsRubber Cement for Bucktail TyingMaking Mini-SpinnerbaitsA 'Poxy on Your FlyDrapery Hooks Aid AnglersLure TipsRigsMaking RigsFlounder RigsBottom Rig StandoffsEgg Sinker TipsTying Bucktail Hair on a RivetPollock Rig for Shallow-Water FishSoft Bait RigsRig TipsKnotsAccessoriesPier CartsRig a Golf Cart for Bassin'Make Your Own Side PlanersPlaners As DownriggersDockside Fish Cleaning TableA Cup Holder for the Tow CarA Simple Fishing Towel HangerRod Handle FishbonkerFish FlipperMarker BuoysCombination Lure Retriever and Boat HookChumming GearTiny Chum PotAccessory Tips

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