Western-Mass-Bass

thank you.

So Im putting my boat away in storage today. Removed the batteries and noticed some god awful nasty crud from water and dirt and whatever that was by the drain. Does anybody pour stuff down the boats center drain hole to clean the bilge area? This is my first boat and first time for everything that comes with it. Can anybody recommend a cleaner? Thanks-Lee

Im experiencing the same bite here in Massachusetts with Jigs. Just barely tapping it.. Once again. Nice fish!! Lee

Ya. Its a go on putting it on. Just ordered an OEM impeller kit. Id say it took about 8-10 seconds to see the stream. But Id say the water has to fill the water jackets in the block so maybe that isnt so bad?

Thanks for the advice Mike I will certainly try that. I guess alot of it could be some bad habits Ive picked up. Im really throwing hard with the cranks as Im trying to really cover some water. And its a hard over the shoulder whipping motion. Did alot of time with spinning reels as said before.

Hey Hootie, Did he blast that bait hard? How was the bite in that weather. Nice fish man

I should mention that I noticed this while doing a pre run with the ears and the garden hose. Maybe this would take longer? :Idontknow:

Yaknow Ive been wondering about possibly going with something with a faster action that would be a little easier because of my type of casting. Its a good point. Thanks

Ya, Im sure that would help.

Well ive really hit it hard this season. Well over 50 trips. And just started up with cranks due to the season up here.

Yes, But I believe its more of the shoulder movement when loading up that MH action rod of mine. Plus ive been a mechanic my whole life so Im sure some can be related to work.

Hahahahah!!! Maybe your right!

Maybe its my mechanics in the cast. Ive always whipped it because of fishing with a spinning reel for so long.

Fishing some cranks yesterday. Which we know equals alot of casting. Any of you stretch before a long day of casting ? Getting some shoulder pain. Any advice would be great. Thanks, Lee And Im not getting old!!!!! Well maybe.

Welcome to the forums :teeth:

I know what it was like to see my Red Sox get a world series. So HELL ya cubs fans!!! Its your turn.

Well said!!!!!! The cure isn't in the medicine... Its In the laughter and enjoyment with family!! Best to you and your family.

I appreciate all of the tips. Just curious though. How long should it take before I see a stream of water coming out of it? The boat sat for a month and I was getting worried that it is taking to long to see a stream of water after I started it.

Welcome to BR!!!!!

Started my career with Harley Davidson for 16 years. From there I became an Instructor at MMI for motorcycles. Did that for 5 years. Now Im back with in the motorcycle shop again but with Indian Motorcycles now.

Well said. They played a hard game. But the patriots gave them 14 points. Pick six. ( really tough to call that a pick) And pass interference on the one yard line. But honestly.. Go Colts??????? Ya right.

Roger that!! Thank guys.

2008 mercury 25hp Elpt by the way

Purchased first boat this season and getting ready for storage. Do we change impellers as a service yearly or? Thanks, Lee

I just replaced my prop on my unit. And cleaned and lubed the shaft. As far as the cables? Should these be lubed as well. If so then how? Thanks, my first season with boat.