Quote from: jrodda on November 15, 2025, 10:50:12 AM

Quote from: Dark_Knight_9C1 on November 13, 2025, 09:01:32 AMI've got to try throwing a bunch of corn in an area to lure them in and when they are done feeding coming to the surface. 
And I'll feed them a side of arrows.

- Keith

Just make sure you yell "OOPS!" every time the corn comes out of your hand, it is prohibited to chum in freshwater in CA. Though if the lake wants these fish dead then I have a hard time believing local authorities will object.

Roger that!.
I'll have to be careful when putting bait on the rail.

- Keith

Beautiful weather, numbers, easy limits, early turn-in, AND live music? Can't beat that.

Quote from: Dark_Knight_9C1 on November 13, 2025, 09:01:32 AMI've got to try throwing a bunch of corn in an area to lure them in and when they are done feeding coming to the surface. 
And I'll feed them a side of arrows.

- Keith

Just make sure you yell "OOPS!" every time the corn comes out of your hand, it is prohibited to chum in freshwater in CA. Though if the lake wants these fish dead then I have a hard time believing local authorities will object.

Sometimes I was surprised the prop didn't gum up like that every time I went out, there was so much grass and stuff in my neck of the woods.

Holy cow! The ocean floor must have been covered with them.
The only time I got that many in a pull was San Clemente pier opening day at 6:00 AM. Had about 15 in each of the two on first pull. No legals. As the sun came up, second pull was zero.

Nice to see their out there.  May have to get out the hoops again.

- Keith

Amazing numbers, very impressive ! 

How is the shoulder 

Quote from: Chris on November 14, 2025, 09:53:43 PMThe little cotter pin will break after a few times taking it off so stock up.

Also a good time to run a file on the blades

I don't have a cotter pin for the prop. I have a locking washer that lays flat and won't be able to bust off, but at least I can check on its condition.

As for the prop, it's younger than the motor and it's edge is still in perfect shape. I'm going to bring it in every 4-5 years to get tuned. My buddy tracks his gas usage and said a good tuning from the shop is a must. I've always done it myself but I've also never had a HP prop before.

I hope all is well down in Florida Chris.

After getting about 500 yards of 50lb braid wrapped in my prop while hooping in SD bay I took mine off frequently to check. The little cotter pin will break after a few times taking it off so stock up.

Also a good time to run a file on the blades

That Eel Grass is tough stuff, got it in my Trolling Motor once and it was a chore to get it out !

Hopefully you are good to go with full performance now 

Man, I shouldn't be having the motor feeling all wonky at only a few years old.  I saw something not too long ago about taking off the prop and checking for fishing line.

Well I didn't have fishing line... I actually took off a bunch prior to taking this picture so you get the gist of the issue.  I actually needed needle nose pliers as this grass was some really tough stuff!



I'll probably check more frequently now, but it's always good to get a fresh look what's behind your prop.