JOE ESOX

Thanks. I am thinking the same think (hoping). Going to replace the ignition switch today and see whats what Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Hi all. Seems as if my merc 115 4 stroke has a gremlin. I used the engine all week and it ran great- just yesterday morning i was idling and letting the engine warm up- the starter engaged and tried to start the engine randomly. I shut it off and restarted, and all was well. Later on in the day the engine was off (but ignition was in "on" position since radio was on) and the engine started itself without me turning the key. It now seems to randomly start itself whenever the key is in and ignition is turned to "on". This does not happen when the ignition is off or if the motor is on and in gear. Battery disconnected for now but hoping this could be as simple as a bad ignition switch? Would welcome any opinions... Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Nice- thank you. I will post pics if i catch anything decent Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Thanks for the info- trolled big baits today and had a rip in 30fow with nobody home. Will try some different tactics tomorrow Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

OK guys- i am out here at great sacandaga lake lookin for pike. Have been here since sat and have had limited success with smallies/perch (family trip) but no toothies. I know they are not very abundant, and i am here the wrong time of year, but can anyone give any pointers? Brought some of my muskie baits, and have tried trolling and even live bait. Tough lake to figure out.... I am staying by the damn in Mayfield if that helps. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

I have the same issue and taking to dealer tomorrow. 2011 merc 4 stroke 115hp. Oil smells of gas... I troll quite a bit with it but I also change the oil myself 2x a season and just noticed this now. Good thing since i only have a month left of warranty. Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

...and also thanks bsmaster for that link! I avoid bass tourneys like the plague and usually check all the individual club websites to see where/when they are. Nice to have most of them listed in one place

Ditto to what BSmaster said. To each their own but stalking muskies on tiny little Waneta in the middle of a bass tourney doesn't turn me on all that much. And then you have the launch/parking situation... Not tryin to scare you off, just aint my style. Good luck if you end up goin

Nice one!! Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

It can be tough at times but the fish are there. I have caught plenty of nice pike in 1st-3rd, but have only seen one musky ( nice one) and that was in 4th. Old man gives good advice- follow it and you should do well. I will add that most of my success has been early in the am, as the lakes get quite busy and that shuts the fish down IMO Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United

Skunked at Conesus yesterday- was great to be out though. The neesh is always tough (at least for me) early in the season. May be better for those using live bait. Main lake still 48-49 and saw 53 degrees in the southwest corner by the inlet.

The road is open to the launch and it is usable. Checked it out yesterday and there is a bunch of logs/debris blocking all but one of the ramps Sent from my iPhone using Lake Ontario United