Guntersville 2/17/2013

[ArabAlspeckchaser]

What a pleasant day. Got to the ramp as the sun was just getting up. Truck thermometer was at 18 degrees. Got the boat into the water ready for a fine morning. Turned the key and found some moron had left their master switch on and cranking battery didn't have enough juice to turn over the outboard. Climbed up front and removed one of my tm batteries. Took a bit, but motor finally started. No trolling motor, no wind, no problem. Eased the throttle forward and it was like pushing on a rock. Throttle frozen in idle. Replaced trolling motor battery and said the heck with an outboard, I will just not go too far. Ended up keeping 27. Trolled back to the dock, about a 15 min ride on 10. Started to dread putting the boat on the trailer with no outboard and expected wet feet and legs. What the heck, try the outboard one last time. Fired right up and throttle worked fine. Reminded me of my Air Force days in South Dakota.
BG blue ice, 2 lb test. 10 to 12 feet deep.

[joshmc]

Thumbs up for hangin in there! I would've just came home mad lol

[MePreach]

Had a few days like that! I got to ramp a few weeks ago and transmission shifter broke on my truck while launching boat! Had to get under truck and shift it manually with a HAMMER! By this time I am determined I am gonna fish regardless...caught several that day! I guess we got to have those days where we will be thankful for the good ones!

[G3fisherman]

I had the same trouble about (2) ago with my big motor and you are a lot braver than me 18 degrees.

["G"]

Good job hanging tough and caught some fish