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    I would have to see other pictures. Preferably one with measuring device. Since he is holding it with his arms straight out it will look larger in a photo depending on the camera and how close the shot was taken from. Also he would have to be very strong to hold an 80lb fish with his arms straight out. It still looks like a nice fish but the size is inconclusive. It could be a mid to upper 40in fish. I doubt it was photoshoped but the way the shot was taken, could make it look much larger than it is.
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    I ended up buying a used 2003 Trailblazer with about 124k miles. Same year as the other one but it is the reg length instead of EXT. I will hopefully break even after needed repairs. I repaired the neon third brake light by inserting LEDs which I got at Advance Auto for $24. I replaced the front and rear stabilizer links myself. It needs one front hub because of faulty ABS speed sensor which I might replace myself if I am able to remove the big nut. It also needs ball joints and front diff pinion seal which I will have done by a mechanic. Oh, and the CD player doesn't work and there is no sound in rear (haven checked to see if there are speakers). I may just have to live with that. You can't just replace it with a used one without having a dealer program it for the vehicle because of the security system. That could be a 1 hr charge for 10min of work plus the cost of a used radio if I can find one.
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    I think the problem is either the stator or the power pack. I need to get a service manual to try to determine which it is. I don't want to replace either part without being relatively certain it is the problem. I hope it is the power pack because it is a lot less expensive and tougher to replace. I think your motor might be different than mine. Mine was made by OMC but I beleive later in the 90s they were made by Susuki.
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    IGFA has a catch and release catagory but you have to measure it on the official measuring device which you have to purchase and have on hand at the time of the catch. There also certain rules and procedures you have to follow to be considered for a record.
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    Nice!!
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    Both those fish have some big old battle scars. They must be strong survuvors.
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    Very nice Ivan!! Congrats to your Dad How did the tournament go? Was the fish entered in the tournament?
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    Clarity was typical.
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    Fished 10:30 am til dark. One hr break to swim. No muskies, 2 lmb. Surface temp. went from 77 to 80 by the end of the day.
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    I have a 1995 Evinrude 15 hp 4 stroke kicker, pull start, model 15DL. Not getting spark. I wish I clould get a look at a svc. manual for ignition system test procedures. Does anyone have access to a manual? There are basicly only 3 components to the ignition system: stator to a module to ignition coil. The only other components in the system are the kill switch and an oil pressire sensor which both connect to the module. The stator has 4 wires. Between the two orange wires, I get a reading of about 85 ohms. I don't get any Ohms reading from the brown or the brown/yellow wire to any of the other wires. It seems like I should read something on them but I would like to know for sure. There is a single wire from the module to the coil which supplies the two spark plugs. When I connect a digital voltmeter to it and pull the rope I don't get any reading at all. Not even a digit flicker. Can anyone give me any insight or know of another forum where I can get some help or download a service manual?
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    Heron 1961, The reason I asked is because I know a couple of guys in the NMA who have caught the bug to catch musky on flies. They have raised a fish or three but have yet to hook up but they are bound and determined to succede. They even have somewhat of a fan club rooting for their success.
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    Welcome to the forum. I noticed you are into fly fishing. Do you fly fish for musky on Chautauqua?
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    Ivan, Another great picture. You must have it down pat.
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    Sounds like the tournament went well. Good fish to angler ratio. Wish I could have been there. Congrats to the winners and thanks to Brad Perkins and Jim Reynolds for managing the tournament and to everyone who helped out.
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    A natural tiger is naturally produced when muskie and pike are spawning in the same area at same time as opposed to a stocked tiger which is produced in a hatchery.Tigers are not stocked in LSC so it would have to be natural.
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    Very nice!! Great picture too. We need a high five emotion for times like this.
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    It looks like the biggest problem is the fact that trailer parking is so far from ramps It would work better if every boat has one person to get the trailer and another on the boat waiting for trailer to be positioned at ramp. As stated above, that is not always possibe. Some are alone or are with someone who doesn't have the experience to do either job. If they had staging docks off to the side of the ramps where boats can be tied off while going to get the trailer or park trailer, that would help things move along smoother.
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    Good luck to everyone fishing the tournament tomorrow. It looks like sunscreen will come in handy. :whew: and maybe and a might hit the spot afterward.
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    Was the lost one and the follow also small?
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    There is no tournament on Waneta in July. Chapter 69 is going to have an informal outing on July 12th. It is just a get together and fish. Maybe we will raft up for lunch. Are you a member?
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    Tigerhunter, I did see a boat at the north end in about 20" of water in the evening with 4 guys casting. If that was you, I was the boat that trolled a few circles around you
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    Fished with Jim in my boat. Used Jim's truck to tow it, the Grumman with kicker motor. Didn't get started till about 10:30 and fished till dusk.. Seems like everyone was having a hard time getting the fish to cooperate. Jim got one 35"r trolling a spoon. Didn't get a picture because it wouldn't hold still for the pose, it bit JIm's finger and he had to dump it overboard to to keep it from droping on the floor. brent fingar, I think we talked to you yesterday but I'm not sure I know your real name. old man, I know who you are but if we talked to you yesterday, I didn't recognize you. Tigerhunter, I might have met you but I'm not sure who you are or if we talked to you yesterday. I might have met you at the Otisco tiger tourney. I have a hard enough time connecting names and faces, and then adding LOU name to the mix makes it even worse. Eventually I figure it out. Even when I cross paths with someone on the water, I might not recognize them except by their boat or voice (my eyes are not the greatest these days and glare from glasses makes it worse). Rain gear and winter gear or wierd hats makes it tougher or sometimes easier (Clint at Otisco). Steve
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    From what I have heard, there is always a bass tournament on opening day that starts at 7am and therigs are parked all the way up and down the road. So you might want to get there at least an hour earlier than that. I have a friend that will let us park at his house on the lake so we just have to do a pick up at the dock.
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    Nice
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    Dshart, You must live close to me. From here, the Upper Niagara River and Waneta lake are about the same distance and driving time. About 1.5 hours to launch. So if you want to fish for purebred muskies those are your best bets unless you want to go further to Chautauqua. Conesus is close and good for pike but tigers are far and few between. Otisco is better for Tigers but it is a slightly longer distance than Waneta or the Niagara. For each location there are different tactics, baits etc. that will put fish in your net. Also, please be prepared to release them carefully to minimize trauma to them. See the catch and release discussion at the top of this forum catagory.
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