IM hoping that someone can help... i have recently bought a 1992 stratus a fixer upper.. The Evinrude 150hp motor is giving me trouble. it will crank then idle really rough then die sometimes it wont crank back up afterwards. put it in gear and it chokes down. some of the old plugs appeared that they were not firing. i changed plugs still does samething..the automatic choke seems ok.. im new to boat motors... anyone give me some ideas to go on? thats all i need to have it ready to fish out of. ive got everything else on the boat ready to go
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I put a piece of indoor outdoor carpet over sealed plywood cut to fit on top of my kayak where the seat is then hooked stadium chair to it.This also gave me a small storage area now under my seat perfect for a Plano box.. its still as stable as it was even though my center of gravity is noww a bit higher..

I went to a 12 from a 10 and yes it weighs LITTLE more but it makes up for it in tracking and stability. Plus extra room

Wish you the best my friend. I have had 5 back surgeries myself, but i do pretty good these days.. You will be in and out and back on your feet before ya know it.

Thanks guys you have been a huge help..

I use poppers regularly. I love the action of a top water strike. I was just wondering if I was fishing the whopper plopper correct. I havent been a very big fan of whopper plopper. found the one i have stuck on a root at the edge of a lakeunder overhanging bank.. Thanks for the advice

Whats the best color whopper plopper..? I have a black one and have caught nothing on it.. just started bass fishing couple years ago so still learning alot and got alot to learn.. could be fishing it wrong is it a contant retreave or a start stop and if its steady how fast

Thank you! I would never of guessed that it was plastic worms I just recently put them in an organizer notebook that has plastic zipper pockets one for each color. I appreciate the advice my friend...

Can anyone tell me why the paint on some of my lures is getting gooey. The paint if you wipe it will come off.. They feel damp even though I open my Plano boxes after every fishing trip and allow them to air dry. Is there anyway to fix the issue? I'd appreciate any advice on the issue?

Where I live here in Georgia I always carry mostly concealed but every now and then Ill carry concealed. If i go out my door for any reason even yardwork.... I carry. Its part of my daily patdown..KEYS..KNIFE WALLET PISTOL.. Rather have it and God knows i hope it never has to leave my holster.. and not need it than need it and not have it..

The rounder the bottom of the kayak is the easier it is to flip. Any of them can turn over but some you really have to try in order to turn them over. If you have ever been in a canoe much then you will have no problem in kayak. However when your in a kayak.. The rule is to have all your gear strapped down unless you want to loose your gear. no one plans on flipping over but no one plans on falling down when walking either just things can happen sometimes out of your control and you fall down same thing basically. i have 3 and yes i have turned over and at the worst time the water temp was 33degrees last time i did. it was because i wasnt paying attention when i launched. You will do fine. like learning to ride a bicycle. at first your a lil shakey then things smooth out.

from what i have read yes we can aslong as the DNR have not shut down thayt particular water way i was told lake Jackson and Lake Oconee have been shut down.

Not sure where you are my friend? I will say here in Ga fishing has been very tough.. Ive had alot of trips out to come back empty handed. Started asking around and found out everyones having the same luck... my personal feeling is this... If you go fishing and still enjoy it even if you get skunked...... Well you still come home the victor...Catching is more fun but so is the challenge... Dont down yourself do like I did ask around your favorite baitshop and fishing hole. cant hurt to ask....Ive learned alot by doing so.. Good Luck My Friend and Tight Lines

I use a retractable dog leash thats made for large dogs its 25ft and only bout 6 to 7$ from Harbor Freight . I run it through my anchor trolley system. I used it for A long time before i had an anchor trolley and it works very well with it..

WIFE GOT MINE FOR MY BIRTHDAY AT HARBOR FREIGHT FOR BOUT $39. IT works great for use out of my kayak. ive seen some that did lil more than mine does on amazon for bout $40- $45.. Mind you they are not fancy but effective atleast mine has been so far. Hope this helps you out a little. TIGHT LINES MY FRIEND!!