Has this ever happened to you!
California Fishing
Apr 20, 2023 10:45:16 #
So, there I was out on my boat by myself and just starting to fish with the sun coming up. Made my first stop with not much luck, so decided to make a move. I go to pull up the trolling motor and "bam" the rope breaks. This sends me flying backward much to my surprise. I live through the fall, and like true fisherman, continue to fish the rest of the morning putting the trolling motor up and down manually.
Apr 20, 2023 11:20:24 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
So, there I was out on my boat by myself and just starting to fish with the sun coming up. Made my first stop with not much luck, so decided to make a move. I go to pull up the trolling motor and "bam" the rope breaks. This sends me flying backward much to my surprise. I live through the fall, and like true fisherman, continue to fish the rest of the morning putting the trolling motor up and down manually.
Not yet (thank God), but I look my pull rope over regularly
Glad you could still fish!
Apr 20, 2023 11:33:45 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
So, there I was out on my boat by myself and just starting to fish with the sun coming up. Made my first stop with not much luck, so decided to make a move. I go to pull up the trolling motor and "bam" the rope breaks. This sends me flying backward much to my surprise. I live through the fall, and like true fisherman, continue to fish the rest of the morning putting the trolling motor up and down manually.
That sucks Garey. Glad you weren't injured in the fall anyway. I don't have that type of trolling motor, but I understand it's a common problem when they're a few years old.
Apr 20, 2023 11:39:34 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
So, there I was out on my boat by myself and just starting to fish with the sun coming up. Made my first stop with not much luck, so decided to make a move. I go to pull up the trolling motor and "bam" the rope breaks. This sends me flying backward much to my surprise. I live through the fall, and like true fisherman, continue to fish the rest of the morning putting the trolling motor up and down manually.
I was watching MLF on T.V and saw that happen to a guy, he ended up in the water! Glad you’re ok buddy! Good luck and be safe!!
Apr 20, 2023 12:20:47 #
Gmchief
Loc: New Hampshire coast
I don’t want to beat a dead horse, but the thread a while ago about wearing like jackets comes to mind.
Apr 20, 2023 13:06:29 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
So, there I was out on my boat by myself and just starting to fish with the sun coming up. Made my first stop with not much luck, so decided to make a move. I go to pull up the trolling motor and "bam" the rope breaks. This sends me flying backward much to my surprise. I live through the fall, and like true fisherman, continue to fish the rest of the morning putting the trolling motor up and down manually.
That is not a pleasant thought, OBG. Nope, it has never happened to me.
Apr 20, 2023 17:28:39 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
So, there I was out on my boat by myself and just starting to fish with the sun coming up. Made my first stop with not much luck, so decided to make a move. I go to pull up the trolling motor and "bam" the rope breaks. This sends me flying backward much to my surprise. I live through the fall, and like true fisherman, continue to fish the rest of the morning putting the trolling motor up and down manually.
A man has to do what a man has to do OBG, Adapt and overcame the problem at hand. Proud of you for not giving in and losing a sunny day to Murphys law.
But most of all glad you are okay, and did you look around to see who was watching?
Apr 20, 2023 17:41:37 #
plumbob wrote:
A man has to do what a man has to do OBG, Adapt and overcame the problem at hand. Proud of you for not giving in and losing a sunny day to Murphys law.
But most of all glad you are okay, and did you look around to see who was watching?
But most of all glad you are okay, and did you look around to see who was watching?
Nah, at my age who cares whose watching.
Apr 20, 2023 17:43:19 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
Nah, at my age who cares whose watching.
Good for you OBG, S*** happens is my out look when things like that happen.
Apr 20, 2023 18:30:34 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
Nah, at my age who cares whose watching.
Garey, I know TH Marine makes a nylon coated SS cable replacement cord, but I don't think it is available for a Minn Kota Edge model motor. I'm not sure if that's what you have, but I know it's the standard on Tracker Bassboats. If you have upgraded your motor, look into them.
Apr 20, 2023 18:34:09 #
Fredfish wrote:
Garey, I know TH Marine makes a nylon coated SS cable replacement cord, but I don't think it is available for a Minn Kota Edge model motor. I'm not sure if that's what you have, but I know it's the standard on Tracker Bassboats. If you have upgraded your motor, look into them.
Thanks Fred. Opted for a lawn mower cord as they do not stretch. Going to find out tomorrow, hopefully I won't attempt my flying act again: sm02:
Apr 20, 2023 18:37:27 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
Thanks Fred. Opted for a lawn mower cord as they do not stretch. Going to find out tomorrow, hopefully I won't attempt my flying act again: sm02:
Sounds good brother. Be careful, we don't want any PFD tests.
Good Luck and Tight Lines tomorrow. 
Apr 20, 2023 20:30:14 #
OldBassGuy wrote:
So, there I was out on my boat by myself and just starting to fish with the sun coming up. Made my first stop with not much luck, so decided to make a move. I go to pull up the trolling motor and "bam" the rope breaks. This sends me flying backward much to my surprise. I live through the fall, and like true fisherman, continue to fish the rest of the morning putting the trolling motor up and down manually.
Ropes have broken for sure. A few rubbers too they were more scary.
Apr 21, 2023 08:29:53 #
kandydisbar
Loc: West Orange, NJ
OldBassGuy wrote:
Thanks Fred. Opted for a lawn mower cord as they do not stretch. Going to find out tomorrow, hopefully I won't attempt my flying act again: sm02:
Glad the day turned out OK!!
Apr 21, 2023 10:53:18 #
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