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Took some of the advice that I read from this website and decided to fish artificial instead of live shrimp. Friday: First boat out of the lighthouse (7:30 a.m). Headed East about 3.5 miles with a strong wind in my face and choppy water. Set up a drift 15 yards south of some crab traps. Fished in 2-...

Does anyone have any helpful hints on navigating Lake Talquin? I have gone out at least half a dozen times and it never fails that I will hit a stump. :oops: I've even hit one in 5 foot of water! Given the fact that I have never caught anything there I probably should give up. I have been leaving fr...

Finally got the boat fixed. It appears it overheated. I took it to Gus at The Shop. :thumbup: Cost me $1,420 but was less than what I expected. He said I caught it just in time. He replaced the scarred cyclinder, water pump, plugs, thermostat, and disconnected the oil injection system. It is amazing...

That was truly special. I almost cried reading it! You son appears to be a natural.

I don't have the ability, time or place to make such repairs. I feel completely vunerable. So, my main concern is not getting price gouged by a mechanic. Bellflower service department has been very helpful. The boat was originally bought from them. I probably should get a second opinion. Does anyone...

What a way to start the weekend! I have been informed that I have a blown motor. :( Apparently, the #3 cylinder is damaged (scarred all around the circumference). I haven't seen it. I don't have the courage. Chris at Bellflower feels the lack of use may have been a contibutor to the problem. It is a...

I'm impressed!

Simple request:
Catch a mess of fish like Chalk and Keels!

Good info to know! Thanks!

Oh, let me add...the motor didn't sound right even at the slower speed and I had difficulty getting it to go forward without it cutting off....Matter of fact I couldn't even drive it on the trailer to load it up.

Went back out today. Left Shields around 11:30 am. Fished around the power plant with no luck. :cry: Decided to go up the river to the oyster bars around the east river. Boat ran good for about 5-10 minutes and had the same problem again. :thumbdown: I had fresh gas and I have been running the fuel ...

Unfortunately, due to work and travel I haven't had an opportunity to address the boat issue. I will post the results once I get it figured out.

TK, why doesn't the sponsor logo show up under my name when I post. I've paid my club dues.

Is it fair to say that if you want keepers you need to fish south of the fort, but if you want constant action you should fish the power plant?

Interesting.....my motor is a '96 too. Hopefully I can get out sometime next week and try this low budget solution. This dialogue has definitely been informative. I'll keep ya'll posted.

What lake?
When do you find time to work?
Maybe I need to start another thread and find out who fishes the most on this board? My bet is Weavens by far!