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    Looking for Seasoned Salmon and Walleye fishermen

    in Open Lake Discussion

    Posted

    REELDRAG2,

     

    I want to speak, I have much to say

    But in this world, there is no way…

     

    You look for friends and advice on this forum

    And then claim the members here have poor decorum

     

    This group of fishers are chock full of so much info

    Sk8man, Yankee, Whaler1, Frogger and NymphO

     

    It’s mostly the fishing that keeps us together

    Both when it’s a good day on the water or tough weather

     

    It’s unfortunate that religion and politics can keep us apart

    Right from the beginning, before we even start

     

    Perhaps the time will come when we can bite our tongue

    Not like when we were 20 and oh so young

     

    For me these members are mostly first class

    Though, perhaps, a few may be a little crass

     

    My guess is the time will come when you will need a “fish worker”

    And you’ll come back to this site…if even just a lurker

     

    Best of luck to you

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    Marine tech for hire

    in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent

    Posted

    Slow Rollin needs to change his handle to Hot-2-Trot!! "Slow" is a misnomer...

     

    When you find a resource like Bill, you kind of want to keep him all to yourself so when you need him he will be there. That said, he deserves public recognition and has earned my loyalty along with many other customers. His reviewers have said this many times before but I will say it again, simply wow! He bangs the work out and does it right the first time so his throughput is fantastic.

     

    Just like the other reviewers, Bill was quick, honest, has good communication, great knowledge, and good pricing. 

     

    I have a new-to-me 1986 Merc 5.0 230hp original engine that has been lightly used. Based on the age of the engine alone, there are some good mechanics that won't even look at it because they don't want to be the bearer of bad news for an old engine. I get it, nobody wants to be that guy. But Bill took on the job without hesitation and I couldn't be happier! My mechanic from last fall told me this spring (after letting him know last fall that I would need service in 6 months), "I have no idea when I can get to it." Really?? 

     

    I called BIll and had my boat to him the next day and he started working on it the following day. Total turn around time was 1 1/2 weeks, partly because parts needed to be ordered:

     

    * oil change and filter

    * impeller replaced

    * new exhaust bellows

    * lower unit service including vac test w/ hi quality synthetic gear oil

    * replaced both gaskets on drain & vent screws

    * new water seperator

    * prop evaluation/suggestions

    * ran engine for an extended period of time to make sure all is well

    * He couldn't justify replacing any more parts on it because everything else was good

     

    My tachometer said that WOT was only 2000RPM (should be 4500RPM) and I thought I needed a new prop due to the fact that the prop had previously been replaced. My concern was that I had the wrong prop pitch. He found out that the tach was reporting an incorrect reading and saved me $800 for a new prop.

     

    The impeller should have been replaced earlier by the previous owner and was pumping very little water. This caused much of the rubber to overheat and become brittle. He originally thought that the the "Y" pipe was shot and that the engine would need to be pulled to replace it. I gave him the ok to pull the engine for repair and gave him more or less "a blank check" to do whatever he thought needed to be done on the engine because I wanted to feel safe on Lake O. (I know, I know...normally very risky, right?) Bill found out that the problem was actually just the brittle rubber and not the Y pipe itself. Needless to say, he didn't pull the engine and didn't have to replace the pipe, even though he already had the go-ahead to do the work. Impressive to say the least!

     

    So she runs like a top now and I can't wait to get out on the water. Do yourself a favor and do not hestiate to contact Bill for all your boat needs. You will not be sorry!

     

    Thanks Bill! More customers coming your way...

    Fillet knife

    in Open Lake Discussion

    Posted

    14 hours ago, Legacy said:

    No no no.
    This is the Cutco Salmon knife.
    https://www.cutco.com/products/product.jsp?item=salmon-knife

    Sent from my moto z4 using Lake Ontario United mobile app
     

    Hey Rob,

     

    I know several years ago you were recommending the Bubba blade. Looks like you have upgraded. I am assuming I already know the answer but how well does the cutco salmon knife handle the big bones and when making the gill cut and turn to go down the backbone? I know it was designed for thin slicing and skinning but not sure how stiff/flexible the blade is.

     

    I have a cutco set, and am a fan, but do not have the salmon knife.

     

    Thanks,

    Tom T

    Shark Flashers

    in Classifieds - Buy, Sell, Trade or Rent

    Posted

    Good catch, nookchasen. You are correct (as expected for a pro staff). The lack of a "center hole" on the tail combined with "round reflective scales" instead of the elongated reflector scales indicate Koyote. Good news, many think they are probably better than the sharks anyway.

     

     

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