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04-23-2014, 07:26 AM
Thread: tellico report 4/18-4/20
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nah, uncle lester was busy, so it was me and my...
nah, uncle lester was busy, so it was me and my oldest son. I'm taking the boat to work today and gonna try it again when i get off.
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04-23-2014, 06:33 AM
Thread: tellico report 4/18-4/20
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tellico report 4/18-4/20
4/18, we got 21 with 5 keepers. 1 was over 13". 4/19, 65 with 15 keepers, 5 was over 12", 1 was 14 1/2" and a 3lb large mouth that just about ended our day, as we was trolling boards and bobbers with...
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07-07-2013, 06:08 AM
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thx for the suggestions guys!!!!!!!!!! i think a...
thx for the suggestions guys!!!!!!!!!! i think a MK with auto pilot will work best. i dont like the idea of holding the handheld wireless unit while trying to fish with my hands. hey jimp, how are...
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07-07-2013, 05:46 AM
Thread: a few about outboard motors
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to check for charging, connect a digital volt...
to check for charging, connect a digital volt meter to the battery while the motor is not runnin and all the electrics on boat are turned off, hook up muffs and water hose, start the motor and run it...
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07-04-2013, 06:53 AM
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needed: opinions on new trollin motor that will work best with sonars.
i hope this is the right section for my question. my uncle is looking for a new bow mount, internal transducer, electric steer, wire less foot and/or hand controlled trollin motor for his 19' bass...
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06-25-2013, 06:32 AM
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every 1" of pitch you drop, you will gain approx....
every 1" of pitch you drop, you will gain approx. 200 rpm. going up 1" of pitch will drop the rpm approx. 200 rpm. that pontoon prop will probly get the job done, but might over rev with a lighter...
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06-25-2013, 05:51 AM
Thread: Need motor advice, very frustrated
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i agree with bayoumonster. that 73' 6hp is a very...
i agree with bayoumonster. that 73' 6hp is a very reliable, dependable motor, just gotta get it tuned right, clean the carb and then run seafoam thur it to keep it cleaned out, and parts are alot...
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05-08-2013, 07:22 AM
Thread: Tellico?
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slow, very slow. we went yesterday got 10 sahorts...
slow, very slow. we went yesterday got 10 sahorts and no kerepers. didnt see very much on sonar, in shallow and deep water. the wildlife guy said people were gettin shorts on minnows, beatin the...
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04-27-2013, 06:52 AM
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i've got a 84' 15hp mariner by yamaha, it runs...
i've got a 84' 15hp mariner by yamaha, it runs great. i cannot get muffs on it either. when i'm testing it, i use a barrel and it pumps water fine, as long as the water level is plenty high up on the...
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04-16-2013, 06:07 AM
Thread: Good day on the Chick with Jr.
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nice mess of fish right there!!! one of these...
nice mess of fish right there!!! one of these days, i'm gonna get down to the chick.
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04-13-2013, 08:29 PM
Thread: Tellico 4/13/13
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i ended the day with 69 shorts and 7 keepers.the...
i ended the day with 69 shorts and 7 keepers.the biggest fish was 11.5". never could pull any fish from brush piles today. i did pick up more fish out in the main channel. hey jim, you post to get...
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04-13-2013, 06:12 AM
Thread: lower unit, 1990, 25 hp, Mariner
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you can register and post here. i've found some...
you can register and post here. i've found some really odd ball parts here. you will be surprised what parts people have just laying around. good luck, rick The Antique Outboard Motor Club Forums -...
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04-13-2013, 06:01 AM
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you can use this link to find models, years....
you can use this link to find models, years. Evinrude Outboard Motor Models theres alot of helpful info on this site The Antique Outboard Motor Club Forums - Ask-A-Member good luck, rick
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04-09-2013, 05:24 AM
Thread: pretty good day on tellico
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thats ok jim, i won't brag too much. since we got...
thats ok jim, i won't brag too much. since we got smoked yesterday by LET'S GO AGAIN and his daughter. they doubled our numbers. but it's still great just to get out on the water and meet new...
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04-09-2013, 05:13 AM
Thread: Tellico 4-8
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thats a good deal. i told your daughter to keep...
thats a good deal. i told your daughter to keep at it, and she would get you. i think they were still out there, just holding a little deeper. we couldn't get nothin around those clay banks, and...
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04-08-2013, 05:42 AM
Thread: outboard problems (mercury)
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IMHO, you may have a carb running lean, (high...
IMHO, you may have a carb running lean, (high speed/main jet clogged). not enough oil/fuel mixture (lubrication) gettin to the cylinder. if you have a lean/clogged carb, on a multi carbed/multi...
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04-08-2013, 05:07 AM
Thread: pretty good day on tellico
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we'll be back out rasor's landing again this...
we'll be back out rasor's landing again this morning around 9am. we tried brush piles 5-8 FOW, saturday, flippin & pitchin 10-12 shorts, 8" and smaller, but no luck on keepers. we're gonna TRY the...
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04-08-2013, 04:08 AM
Thread: Motor Problem
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our 89' 100hp merc just done the same thing...
our 89' 100hp merc just done the same thing friday evening. all 4 carbs were pouring out fuel while i was priming the bulb. it was last started and ran a month ago. i cleaned and rebuilt the carbs...
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04-08-2013, 03:53 AM
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its time to get out the test light, volt meter,...
its time to get out the test light, volt meter, compression gauge, and PLENTY of wd-40. you may want to pull the plugs and spray some marvel mystery oil into those cylinders and let it set over nite...
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04-08-2013, 03:41 AM
Thread: pretty good day on tellico
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the date was 4/6/13, and the water temp was...
the date was 4/6/13, and the water temp was 56-60. sorry, doing too much at once, again.
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04-07-2013, 09:24 AM
Thread: ideas needed for new project boat
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heres the way my 16' monarch is set up. it was...
heres the way my 16' monarch is set up. it was floored before i got it. i put the rod holders and homemade livewell in, its not fancy, but it'll keep 2 limits alive. i love the way this boat is set...
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04-07-2013, 09:05 AM
Thread: 4-5 Tellico
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nice report. i need to venture out more towards...
nice report. i need to venture out more towards the main channel. its just hard to leave where the fish are biting. i might be going again monday with mom & dad. i'm trying to get them into trollin....
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04-07-2013, 08:58 AM
Thread: pretty good day on tellico
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pretty good day on tellico
4/7/13. WT 56-70. in at 8am, out around 3pm. we got 103 total and 17 keepers. 2 nice fatt 14"ers. longlining at .5-1.2 mph, also ran floats/bobbers, between 4-6ft deep while trollin. the bigger fish...
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04-02-2013, 04:38 AM
Thread: Tellico Trip
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dang, you did better up that way then i thought...
dang, you did better up that way then i thought you would. we go up that way when WT gets in the low 70's and do pretty good. next time we gotta get JIMP to go with us. and i would love to make it to...
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04-01-2013, 01:55 PM
Thread: another day on tellico
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another day on tellico
4/1/13. WT55-56. 9am-1pm. they are still hangin around old creek channel edges. in deep 15-25 FOW, but still chasin everything. we got 84 total and only 9 keepers, but sure is fun to see them there....
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04-01-2013, 01:29 PM
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good job!!!!!!! one of these days i'm gonna get a...
good job!!!!!!! one of these days i'm gonna get a 2 pounder.
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04-01-2013, 04:56 AM
Thread: ideas needed for new project boat
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thx fellas for all the relies and great ideas,...
thx fellas for all the relies and great ideas, keep em coming. i've been busy with custormers equiptment, and a little fishin. but i do plan on this week to at least get the motor on and tested. thx...
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03-31-2013, 05:24 PM
Thread: not a bad day at tellico
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not a bad day at tellico
3/31/13. WT 53-54. me and uncle lester got in the water at 930am, left at 130pm. got 60 crappie, and 1 nice stripe. 19 keepers. again they where in same places as yesterday, moving around alot....
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03-31-2013, 05:09 PM
Thread: tellico report
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sorry bout that jim. that must have been that...
sorry bout that jim. that must have been that weekend i got covered up with mowers, tillers, and chain saws. we'll make time one day, hopefully.
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03-31-2013, 04:36 AM
Thread: tellico report
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tellico report
3/30/13. water temp was 51-53. i put in around noon and out around 5pm. picked up 43 total and only 7 keepers. 3 of the keepers was over 14". i ran off and left the minners at home, so i just...
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