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JOE ESOX

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    Merc 4 stroke starting by itself

    in This Old Boat

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    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

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    Great Sacandaga

    in Musky, Tiger Musky & Pike (ESOX)

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    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!

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    115 hp mercury 4 stroke

    in This Old Boat

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    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.

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    Wannetta launch

    in Musky, Tiger Musky & Pike (ESOX)

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    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

    Musky Fishing on Fulton Chain Lakes

    in Musky, Tiger Musky & Pike (ESOX)

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    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

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    Sheepshead

    in New York Fishing Reports - Lake Ontario (South Shore)

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    Yes they are freshwater drum. Opportunistic feeders- i have caught them bottom fishing with crayfish/worms and also trolling spoons out in the lake. I know they also feed on zebra mussels (i have seen the shells hanging out of their @$$). Think i will pass on eating one... Haha

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    Fish ID

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    ring on left hand finger

     

    I say its a Suckser

    Haha!    Ok thanks for the ID guys.  I was a bit confused with the atlantic ID as well... i originally thought it was a coho, but i'm still a newbie as far as trout/salmon go.   Have caught a few of these this spring and it was bugging me that i was not 100% sure what it was.   Tight lines

    Fish ID

    in Open Lake Discussion

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    Hi all- Have been playing with browns in Lake O this spring while counting down the days till musky season. Have had some great success, but still not the best at ID'ing all the species out there. What is this? My guess would be coho based on what i've read on here...post-146001-14007743999225_thumb.jpg

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