Thanks Justoldjim!

I fish primarily in fresh water but
I run in salt water once a year for about a month (salmon fishing). Rinsing the engine so the thermostats open and everything gets flushed is the big concern about only using the cold water flush port connector when I’m at the coast.

Muffs have been my “go to” so far.
Any suggestions about cleaning out the salt water?

Thanks again.
Randy

Thanks Ron!
I will be using these!

Thanks Whitey!
I did as you suggested and found the flush valve, spring and cavity completely choked with salt and scale.
🙁 In the process of trying to clean the ports and hoses now. It appears to be a very involved process. Might not get back to you for while.

I bought the boat used. It had been run in the ocean and it looks like it wasn’t washed out like it needed …

Thanks for your response and suggestions!

Your not alone, FishYaker...

Mornin'!

Recognizing that this is a fishing forum, I hope I am not out of line asking a question about my outboard...

I have a Honda 90 with a "flush port connector" that does not flush. When I hook a garden hose up to the connector, the water pressure blows the small rubber connecting hose off of the engine. I can't get any water from the garden hose into the engine using this method. The manual says it is the way to wash out the motor without having to run the engine.
It seems the flush system is blocked, but where to start looking?

BTW, I currently use "muffs" to wash out the motor, but would really like to have this other option.
Thanks in advance for any information you might have on this problem!

Tight Lines everyone!
Randy

It sounds like you may have some “head cement” that has dried in the eye of the hook. You might try taking a sharp pin through it, or the point of another hook so the the eye is free if obstruction.

Bringing that little guy into the house is what we would call a “watershed event”

Morning Momapeg.
A couple of suggestions:
Contact the marina/store at Hell Creek.
They are all fishing fanatics and can help. There are also several guides that work out of Jordan MT.

The Walleye Foundation hosts a couple of tournaments in the lake. One at Cripple Creek, another at Hell Creek . There may be more, but I am aware of those.
Tournament weekends are very busy with most of the campgrounds full to overflowing. Check their dates if you want to avoid the crowds - or plan your trip to overlap the event and you’ll have a whole bunch of fisherpeople to talk to about walleye fishing. Bear in mind that tournament walleye fishermen are notoriously tight lipped when it comes to sharing their secrets...

A third option is to contact the Montana Outdoor Radio office. They may be able to help you too.

If it is your first time, and you have the resources, I would suggest hiring a guide for at least a half day and learn everything you can.
Fort Peck is huge: 135 miles long, more shoreline than CA coastline and some subtle , but essential wind/weather information that you will want to pay attention to when you go.

It is an amazing place, very remote with lots to explore.

Best of success!
Randy

I hate to admit this, but my first accident was as a 16 year old new driver. I backed my dad’s station wagon about 10 feet and into my grandma’s station wagon... never got out of the driveway.
Did a whole lot of working and very little driving that summer...

Great friends, great story!
Thanks for sharing.

Depends on your target species.
Now through June is “best” for walleye.
Northern Pike in June/July as the weed beds mature, Lake Trout anytime you can get out, and Chinook salmon in the fall near the dam.
Hope you fill the Bucket!

You got it Randy.
Praying for you!

Profound thoughts for this day! Thanks Plumbob.

Kind of describes the human condition: selfish living vs God aware living. Influences our behaviors in our homes, at work, our driving, at the boat ramps, on the boat...

Nice morning here too.
30 with 3”
The annual Mother’s Day caddis hatch might be delayed...

Lots of drift boats here in Montana.😉
I hope you find what you are looking forward a bit closer to home.