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| Redskeeter
Moderator Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 2468 Registered: 8-2007  Rating: N/A |
Not that one has anything to do with the other....LOL However the frog bite on Fork is (for me) off the chain. Bruse's on my fat belly from the rod but.. Is there a more exciting way to catch a black bass- I think not, it can scare you at times, the strike can be that violent. I love it, baby spro poppers and Ribbit's were the ones we used. It took 6 blowups before Kay got one in the boat. She is hooked on Ribbits, 50 lb braid with a big Dobyns rod and she started hooking up.. It was fun to watch... I wish we had been listening to the tournament on Kmoo, the baby spro popper was netting me some decent weigher's, 15-15.1/2 inch fish when my L/U blew up in the boat lane leaving Penson around noon Saturday... Randy Maxwell came to the rescue just like he did in the McDonalds in 06, that unit made it 8 3/4 yrs on Fork... I let my fish go at the ramp, prolly should have weighed the bigger one.. Chuck Turner at Service Marine said fishing line was the culprit, wrapped around my prop shaft and cut the seal letting the oil out. I did bang a stump hard enough Friday to bend a prop ear, who knows, all I know is I'm bass boatless and pray insurance will cover the $4150.00 it takes to get Big Red back on the water.. I had a great 11 day stay at the Forktress with frog rod in hand... Get out there and getcha some, it's a blast to catch'um that way...You'll like it... PS.. ck your prop shaft for fishing line once a month or more, I will going forward. | ||||||
| Shawnmead
Bluegill Username: Shawnmead Post Number: 291 Registered: 6-2012  Rating: N/A |
Awe man.....that's tough to swallow. Hopefully insurance covers it. | ||||||
| Redskeeter
Moderator Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 2469 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
Once the unit is over 5-yrs old they depreciate it accordingly... Interesting.... Waiting to see what they contribute to the repair, I have not been impressed with Farmer's insurance thus far... I may change soon, I deserve a lot of azz kissing with the premiums we pay... Ya know what I mean, it's carzy money to insure all this stuff... | ||||||
| Ozziefish
Wall Hanger Username: Ozziefish Post Number: 2563 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
There was a time once when asked Ozzie how often do I change your lower unit oil and I would say I never have and my boat is a 2004.... Do What? I've never had one last longer than a year!! Hehehe... Its now been about 3years so look out bad luck is coming!! YIKES OzzieFish "Glory to GOD in the Highest" www.visionlure.com www.doublezzcustomlures.com www.procullfishing.com | ||||||
| Redskeeter
Moderator Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 2470 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
I try to do it 2-3 times a year, when we competed regularly it was always on my mind.. "you need to change it-you need to change it" Funny thing with L/U's even changing the oil on schedule you NEVER drain more than a hand full to what you pump back in. Where the heck is it going ? burnt up ? it's not leaking out, must evaperate or sump'n. I don't mind doing it, only takes 15-mins with the right equipment and it's key to a long life, now I'll be worried about Dam fishing line all the time.. Ya just can't win... LOL | ||||||
| Chuck_a
Crappie Username: Chuck_a Post Number: 414 Registered: 2-2008  Rating: N/A |
I seem to hit stuff and mess mine up enough to keep the oil nice and clean. Dang it Chuck GIG'EM AGGIES | ||||||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 4482 Registered: 8-2004  Rating: N/A |
That sucks on the L/U Billy... If I can swing it and get out there to fish on Saturday I will call you. No softball playoff game this Saturday so I may have a free day.  Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Redskeeter
Moderator Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 2471 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Mike, I'll be at my Brother n laws house in Pittsburg helping him out with some rewiring.. However, I can point the fish out for ya if you want...  | ||||||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 4484 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
I'll call you if I can make it out there. Been a long time since I have caught them on a frog... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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| Charles
Moderator Username: Charles Post Number: 1659 Registered: 7-2004 Rating: N/A |
Sorry to hear about your LU. If you can while your in Pittsburgh try and get out to Monticello. I fished it this past Saturday and it was a wackfest. | ||||||
| Redskeeter
Moderator Username: Redskeeter Post Number: 2472 Registered: 8-2007 Rating: N/A |
That's what I hear too Charles....Sounds like Fun.. Insurance paid $3300.00 Bill was $4150.00 Had $350.00 depreciation on an 8-1/2 yo unit $500. deduct | ||||||
| Picou
Wall Hanger Username: Picou Post Number: 4486 Registered: 8-2004 Rating: N/A |
Softens the blow quite significantly.... Thank you Lord for my family and the waters I get to fish
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