J.D.

Tuna Tom re-built 7 of my old Diawa line counters 2 years ago... also upgraded all the drags. Great service, great prices. http://www.tunasreeltroubles.com/

Picked mine up at Hodges Marine Electronics

I work as a mold maker in a shop in Rochester. We have used the Dri deck squares as floor mats for at least 10 years... coolant, oil, metal chips, grinding grit, and constant abuse.... this stuff wears like iron.... I think the mats will outlast your boat !!.... easy to take apart to re configure or clean.

Check this site out..... http://www.tuffcoat.net/utmindex.htm

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: Jim S. / J.D. TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):8-5 Time on Water:7-9 AM Weather/Temp: Wind Speed/Direction: Waves: flat Surface Temp: 74 Location: LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits:4 Total Boated: Species Breakdown:2 steelies, 1king, 1 unknown Hot Lure: spoons Trolling Speed: Down Speed: 2.5 Boat Depth: 120 ish Lure Depth: 45-60 ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ==================== Got a chance for a quick 2 hour trip solo this morning, Temp. bands are very tight, 44 degrees to 60 degrees in less than 10 ft. Found Bait and fish in 120 FOW, and cris- crossed through a big school of bait until I could get something to go.... Couldn't get the wire / flasher -flys to go today, all fish came on spoons on the riggers, 40- 60 back. NK mag bloody death took a mid teens king, blue and yellow Stinger mag took a steelie, DW SS green gator took another small steelie.

Good post Capt. Vince. I was thinking the same this spring. My brother in law is a marine mechanic, so he got my 1996 Merc outboard in March. Everything made of rubber on the power head - fuel lines, return lines, fuel pump, etc. was replaced with new products that can withstand ethanol. The fuel pump looked to be breaking down, as did some of the fuel lines. .... better safe then sorry..

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: Jim S. / J.D. ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):Friday 7-8 Time on Water: 3hrs Weather/Temp: Wind Speed/Direction: East @ 5/10 Waves: 1ft. Surface Temp: 68 Location: LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 9 Total Boated: 6 Species Breakdown: 3 kings, 1 steel head, 1 coho, 1 laker Hot Lure: mix Trolling Speed: Down Speed: 2-2.4 Boat Depth: 130 / 220 Lure Depth: 60 / 80 ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ==================== Fished Braddocks to the lighthouse Friday AM Good temps @ 70 down, some bait, and active fish swimming in and out of the spread. Both wires and riggers were working today, green or white flashers with green or hammer flys, NK mag die hard, purple and black Apex all took fish. Steel head and laker were 6/8 lbs. all the kings were 12 / 16 lbs. Fleas were a bit of a pain on the wires but still fishable. Good luck this weekend !!

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: Jim S. / J.D. ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):July 1st. Time on Water:11AM to 2 PM Weather/Temp:sunny high 70's Wind Speed/Direction:NW 5-10 Surface Temp: 67 Location:North of Braddocks Bay LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 5 Total Boated:4 Species Breakdown: 2 lakers, 1 steel head, 1 king Hot Lure flasher/fly Trolling Speed: Down Speed:2/2.4 Boat Depth: 170/220 Lure Depth: 90/ 120 ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS Lots of bait and fish off Braddocks in the 175 ft. area. 55 degrees with 120 ft. of cable out. Wires were the best, 300 out on a #2 set, green Pro Troll with a green glow fly, and a green and black Spinny with a green and black fly. The only touch on the rigger was the Steel head 110 down, NK green gator. The king was 17lbs, the other fish ran 5-8 lbs. A few fleas on the wires, but nothing to cause a problem ....yet.. Perfect day to be on the water... ====================

If I ever owned a center console, I would buy one of these....... http://www.fishmaster.com/

Thanks for posting! ( nice website too.) We've been to St Maarten 5 times as a cruise ship destination, but have never taken the time to set up a fishing trip. We are planning to "stop by" again this time next March, so perhaps some tarpon fishing will be in order. Again, thank you for posting. Jim S.

This is how I make my fly's http://www.lakemichiganangler.com/tips/making_flys_directions.htm

Jolly Releases........The ONLY releases used with my big boards since I found them in 1992...

You might want to check this site out for more info.... http://www.marineengine.com/boat-forum/forum.php

I has 5 old 47 LC's re-worked by Tuna Tom last winter... with the drag upgrades they are smoother than they were when new. fair prices and great service.

Shellback, No thanks on the Ridgebacks....

I'm looking for a pair of 8 LB. down rigger balls for spring fishing. I have a pair of 12 lb. balls I will trade even up for your 8 pounder's. Braddocks Bay / Rochester harbor area. Thanks, Jim S.

Is there a way to copy the lights and add them to holiday e- mails ??

SOLD pending payment.

Cleaning house, 30 trolling spoons: 3- Stingers, 3-NK C'5, 3- NK 4D's, 8-NK mags, 13-NK 28's. some used, some new. $65 plus shipping PM or e-mail Jim S. [email protected]

Selling 2 Tite-Lok #5710 Multi-Lok rodholders, mounted to Trax-Tech #A-600-6 Universal rod holder bases, fits Trax-Tech and Burt's track systems. Original square mounting bases are included. $75 for both plus shipping. PM or e-mails Thanks, Jim S. [email protected]

Gentlemen, I’m having trouble connecting NMEA wiring between 3 devices and getting them to work together. I’ve received help from the wiring wizards on this forum before, so I’m sure some one can set me straight this time…. Thanks in advance. Sending GPS data from: Humminbird 785c Chart Plotter. Red to batt. + Black to batt - Data wires: black, white, red Sending data from the Humminbird GPS to: Furuno FCV 625 echo sounder Red to batt. + Black to batt - Data wires: yellow, green, black, white, blue, orange, brown. Sending data from the Humminbird GPS to: Raymarine Sportpilot Plus autopilot. Brown to batt + Blue to batt. – Data wires: red, black, yellow, and “screen�? ( I think they mean the shield around the wires ? ) My biggest confusion is how to connect the ground wires. I am not sure about connecting any of the data ground wires together, or to the negative side of the battery. I believe I understand the “data out / transmit “ and “data in / receive “ part of the equation. I’m hoping some one would take the time to give me wire by wire connection help and a better understanding of the necessary ground connections. Thank You very much Jim S.

Here's the link to the weather station on the Summerville pier at the port of Rochester....... Looking at the wind direction and speed for the last few hours helps me with a go / no go decision... http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=RPRN6

4 years on my 620, no regrets.... best unit I"ve ever owned

Steve, it was nice meeting you to! I'm sure we'll meet again.

Fishing Report Your Name / Boat Name: Jim S. "J.D." ============== TRIP OVERVIEW ============== Date(s):5-14 Time on Water: 2 hrs Weather/Temp: foggy Wind Speed/Direction: calm to light ENE Waves: 0-1 ft. Surface Temp: 48-50 Location: Rochester LAT/LONG (GPS Cords): =============== FISHING RESULTS =============== Total Hits: 0 Total Boated:0 Species Breakdown: Hot Lure: Trolling Speed: 2-2.5 Down Speed: Boat Depth: 5-35ft. Lure Depth: 2-32ft. ==================== SUMMARY & FURTHER DETAILS ==================== Like the other reports for today, cold water and no fish for me inside. Went to work in the AM because of the heavy fog at the river, launched at noon, couldn't see the Coast Guard station from the boat launch. Putted around the pier to the West and set one top line with an in line board and one shallow rigger. Cycled between riggers, lead core, and surface lures, not much you can do running solo ( 2 rods out ) I didn't run off shore because of the fog and the impending weather change coming, and running solo in a 17 footer. Around 2:00, I could actually feel the pressure change in my sinus cavity, so I pulled rods and headed for the river, knowing a 17 foot aluminum boat with the canvas up can turn into a sail boat quickly...... I just made the river in time.... Here's the weather data from the Summerville Pier weather station 2:10 PM..... wind @ 6 kts. gusts @ 8.9 kts. 2:20.......... wind @ 20 kts. gusts @ 25.1 kts. 2:30.......... wind @ 19 kts. gusts @ 31.1 kts.