Do yourself a favor and take 5 mins

[cutbait]

Check for line on your prop.

Bassturd guys throwing line in the water.

I had the kids do this one.

Pry the keeper tabs on the nylock nut away.

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/IMG_20130525_191336_700_zps81df6157.jpg

Its always best to use the correct socket but I don't have mine on hand.

Here a an illustration on how to use two crescent wrenches. Use a 2x4 to hold the prop and remove the nut

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/IMG_20130525_191409_526_zpsac7d6c40.jpg

I saved my seal

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/IMG_20130525_190151_125_zpse9264f1d.jpg

My seal has a cool steel guard

http://i171.photobucket.com/albums/u290/kluna2/IMG_20130525_190415_620_zpsf68b5501.jpg

Took five minutes and the kids did it.

[EL JEFE]

good tip, good pics, and great idea on making tools you have, work!!

[one long cast]

Back in the old days they didn't have protected seals, and there go a lower end. Good idea to practice.