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t3pt6k 
 		  Port: Grand Haven, MI   01/05/2005 10:43
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I have some Amish Beefy Bags - wondering if anyone has any tricks or cool ways of connecting these to the boat?
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Re:Trolling Bags
WingNut 
 		    01/05/2005 11:06
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I've got a pair of Beefy Bags too. I tied them off to my bow eye and then a short rope from the rear of the bag to my stern cleats. I need to add mid cleats to my boat for the bags. Tying them off to the bow takes some of the stabiliztion out of the boat. I've been wondering about incorporating carbiners for fast and easy setup and breakdown. Has onyone else used carbiners?
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Re:Trolling Bags
Verdict 
 		  Port: Ludington, Michigan   01/05/2005 11:10
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Jim,

I purchased anodized aluminum carbiners to attach both the tow line to the spring cleat amidship and to the trip/safety line that attaches to the rear cleat on the stern corner. This works very well, and allows you to quickly and easily set up and also store your bags when no in use. I would highly recommend to anyone running bags to consider this set up. Hope this helps.

Tim
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Re:Trolling Bags
WingNut 
 		    01/05/2005 11:17
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Tim
Are the carbiners the connection from line to bag or from line to cleat?
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Re:Trolling Bags
Verdict 
 		  Port: Ludington, Michigan   01/05/2005 11:27
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Jim,

They connect the tow line to the bag. The the connection to the cleat, I simply tie a loop knot and attach in the same manner as a dock line. When I disconnect the trolling bag, I leave the tow line attached. I hope this clarifies matters. Let me know if it does not, and I may be able to dig up some pictures.

Tim
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Re:Trolling Bags
WingNut 
 		    01/05/2005 11:39
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Yep Tim, that's what I thought you were saying. Just wanted to be sure. That's what I had in mind as well. Nice to know it will work like I planned for a change.

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Re:Trolling Bags
puckstop 
 		  Port: Manistee, MI   01/11/2005 20:22
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I have a beefy bag that I attach to the mid-cleats on my boat. I bought a rope kit from either Bass Pro or Gander and it works great.

Tim
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Re:Trolling Bags
WingNut 
 		    01/11/2005 20:30
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Tim! Welcome my friend. Did you ever get your Beefy Bag issues resolved?
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Re:Trolling Bags
WingNut 
 		    01/11/2005 20:45
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Big Papa has rolled out his trolling bag line! Figures, I just bought two new bags last year. http://www.bigpapasportfishing.com/trolling_bags.htm
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Re:Trolling Bags
t3pt6k 
 		  Port: Grand Haven, MI   01/11/2005 21:07
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yeah that does figure doesn't it - I hope BigPapa has some at Novi to check out.
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puckstop 
 		  Port: Manistee, MI   01/12/2005 20:47
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No I haven't addressed the problem yet Jim.
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