$2,000.00 fishing trip….

[Chuck Adams]

Been waiting on the river to get right and last Sunday it appeared perfect.
Launched about 2 miles down from the ramp I normally do because it was cleared of debris.
Took a couple buddies that day.
Stopped at first place we normally catch sauger and zero bites.
Then started up river to a somewhat dangerous area full of rocks and rock ledges.
I have been boating in that area for over 20 years and know where the narrow channel is that you must stay in.
Well, then it happened. I hit a rock hard.
Spun a hub and twisted my stainless prop bad. I was able to get to the bank where I changed the prop.
Noticed I had broken 2/3 of the skeg off also.
Fished the rest of the day and no bites between us three.
Once I got home I checked my prop shaft and it was bent too.
I ordered a new factory lower unit and it should be here this week.
I think I can straighten the prop shaft but if not I’ll get another one and put it in along with new prop seals.
Get skeg welded back on. Prop shop has prop repairing it now. Spare lower unit when all is said and done.
Expensive day on the river but it could have been worse.
Just wish we had a limit of sauger to go along with a bad luck day.


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[DockShootinJack]

I am sorry to hear of your misfortune as well. Never hurts to have a spare

[BuckeyeCrappie]

Glad you are safe, that’s all that matters.

[Shakey Dave]

Wow! What a tough day.

David

[BarryG]

That Sucks!

[Locator79]

That section of river has claimed many lower units. Expensive trip, but you are here to tell about it on the bright side.

[derek dutton]

Thats definitely a horrible day...however it can always be worse than what it was. Smithland dam on the ohio will do the same thing to ya

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[Chuck Adams]

That section of river has claimed many lower units. Expensive trip, but you are here to tell about it on the bright side.

Mike,
I have only been up there hundreds of times. Lol
You know where I’m talking about.
Seen lots of screw ups by people that don’t boat there.
After changing prop in the duck pond I went back to the top without incident. I blamed it on the extra weight in the boat. lol.


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[Chuck Adams]

Thats definitely a horrible day...however it can always be worse than what it was. Smithland dam on the ohio will do the same thing to ya

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I’ve fished Smithland dam also.
McAlphine is my home area. Fished it for 20+ years.
Mostly hate boat being down for a week or so.
I can only blame myself.
Just the first and hopefully the last time it happens.



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[SuperDave336]

Man hate to hear of that. But like said before could have been worse. Glad nobody was hurt or boat destroyed. Be safe out there.