SALMON ADDICT wrote:
Wasn't sure if I was going to make it to Banks lake yesterday after burning up my new waterpump impeller (bad earmuffs)
Shop did a rush repair(awesome)got here to Banks 9:30 this morning, launched boat,first bad-motor not wanting to idle after short warm up but got boat to campsite,maybe mile and half from boat launch.second bad-got a water leak at lower motor mount bolt,lucky I had tube of caulk in truck,sealed leak,third bad-broke depthfinder transducer bracket getting back of boat back in the water,will have to attempt repair back at boat launch later,fourth bad-hook up Minn-kota to slow troll but no work(batteries are fine)fifth bad-attempt trolling with the honda that doesnβt want to idle,no depth/fish finder,damn it I'm fishing and the wind kept trying to turn the boat in circles so bad after an hour or so reeled in,came back to camp and presently hiding from the wind in tent telling all you people what a wonderful day I'm having on my first fishing trip since getting my boat repaired.But it could be worse-I could be at work todayπ€
Wasn't sure if I was going to make it to Banks lak... (
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It looks like we were sharing the wind. I am canceling my trip to Roosevelt. Winds predicted to be in the 40s. I plan to head to Banks the following week. We will shoot for LPO and Roosevelt in September. Photo is of my fishing buddy for over 30 years with our dinner. His wife and mine have been friend sense Jr. high school. We are lucky to have wives let us take off while they stay home and quilt together. Good luck on your next shot at Banks.