Well, here's after a day of fishing in the weeds !!! This is why you should maintain your equipment !!
Well, here's after a day of fishing in the weeds !!! This is why you should maintain your equipment !!
Ranger Boats / Mercury Motors
G Loomis Rods / Shimano Reels
Raymarine / MinnKota Ultrex
Garmin / Live Scope Plus
Pepper Jigs / Robo Worms
Troll Bridge / V-T2 Vents
also to check for line especially braid
1990 374V Ranger Still kickin' bass after all these years
That looks like weeds, braid is much much more dangerous.Originally Posted by twitch
also to check for line especially braid
Unless you're fishing open water, the prop should be pulled after every outing. Check for debris behind prop, bent shear pin, and the slot that shear pin rides in. If shear pin is broke or bent replace it. While the prop is off, check the tightness of the two bolts. Slight tension will tell you if loose. Next, check the center shaft bearing if you have one. Make sure the retainer is pushing the bearing up tight. Should be done with TM deployed. Next, check where the head attached to shaft. If loose here it could effect the steering.
About twice a year, if you have a plug, take it apart and check the connections. Take the bow panel off and check the wiring at the receptacle.
When you plug the charger in is a good time to visually check, clean if necessary, all battery connections. Hope this helps someone.
Good advice Jones !!! This was after a day at Clear Lake in the weeds with a Kipawa Prop.
Ranger Boats / Mercury Motors
G Loomis Rods / Shimano Reels
Raymarine / MinnKota Ultrex
Garmin / Live Scope Plus
Pepper Jigs / Robo Worms
Troll Bridge / V-T2 Vents
Yeah, doesn't take long to pickup some junk.... Good reminder!
2008 Ranger Z520 DC 2016 Suzuki 250SS
1997 Javelin 400TDC 1997 Johnson 200 Venom
Thanks ! I need to look at my stuff...
2019 Phoenix 920
Here's what I found behind the prop of the 74 Maxxum on my first boat. Previous owner(s) must not have ever pulled the prop. I fish pretty much all open water and try to pull the prop a couple times a year to check.
2023 Xpress H18 with 115 SHO and Powertech NRS4 21p
8" Bob's Action Jack
Garmin Echomap 12, 10, 9, and LVS34 networked with Netgear Switch
Ultrex
Trick Steps and Ramp N Clamp
Pulled by a 2016 single cab HEMI Ram
Treat others like you want to be treated when on the water EVEN WHEN IN A TOURNAMENT! No fish is worth having a confrontation because you cut someone off or came in on top of someone.
Going to check my Fortrex first thing in the morning!
Being OCD about maintenance I pull both TM prop and engine prop religiously.
I fish a lot of heavy stick lakes and the braid is abundant. Stuff is so tuff they get close as they can and then cut it off. Constantly checking and cleaning. More braid than weeds, they can't kill the braid with their spray.
I just took enough braid off an outboard propshaft it was slowing the guy down....lol
1998 Stratos 285 Pro
1989 Evinrude XP 150(E150STLCEM)(08199802)
2004 Ford Explorer NBX V8
1998 Jeep XJ 4.0L V6
House Cat named Patches
Remington 700, Old Cooey 12 gauge, A lot of Fishing Rods
Some tools, garden hose with outboard attachment, 3 crow decoys, 8 Track Tape player,
A Billy Bass, and clothing from the 80's.
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