jimbobber

its still good to just get on the water,it will pick up soon!

gret job guys!

WTG Mike and crew!

good job guys its tuff out there rite now , maybe next time your up here the kings will be in!

good job guy's ,I tried to hail ya on the radio but you were off the water by then,I guess.I didnt see any fish out deeper but i was more in front of holland and ended up off the first slider.We got 2 lakers in 80 fow. jimmy

went for the shake down cruise tinight on the new engine,went 2 for 2, every thing went great no leaks and she ran like a top! We went to 170 fow an trolled back in , didn't mark much for fish till we got into 80 fow where we took two lake trout about 12 lbs each.both came on jp slammers, glow fire dog and a fire tiger down by bottom. Both my fish hawk probes took a crap, one filled with water:confused: ,and one had a broken power wire:mad: ,may be time to upgrade i think otherwise all the equipment worked flawless.

Jeff got the boat goin so i may be out Sunday as well. jimmy

Terry I might go tomarow if the weather is good,I took the boat out today for a ride(shake down) on the new engine every thing checked out good and ran like a champ! Jimmy

Jeff It may be time to go out to 100-150 fow already, should be able to find some kings there soon.My boat still isnt done so maybe next week. jimmy

good job Jeff , I hope to get out soon for a shakedown ,and maybe fish this weekend if the weather cooperates(duptful though) . jimmy

Baught terrys LMS 350 Thanks,MIke Please delete this posting. Thanks Jimmy

:D:D:D:D The grin say's it all, it took me 8 hrs yesterday to put the motor back together and put it in the boat and put the the lower unit on,I ran it in the driveway today ,now it needs a tune up,and a small shift cable adjustment( It stalls going to reverse) and the engine cover needs to be fixed and we are in bussines!I hope to take her out this week for a shakedown,I will let you know how it goes. Jimmy

Welcome Dennis:thumb: Im sure you will get lots of info here.God luck on the salmon cant wait for your reports.

I use buckets and they work great,I drilled 1" holes in the bottom this allows water to flow thru the bucket and acually slows you more than without holes. I took the handles off and drilled holes in the side,then ran rope thru and tied it off,I have rope off the side of the boat long enough to have the end of the bucket near the back of the boat,also try to get the rope that secures the bucket to you boat mid ship if possible i use d rinds for a quick hookup to the bucket,the buckets ride along side the boat nicely and does not bang.Its a cheap alternative to bags and smaller. Jimmy

Thanks guys I'm going for the bags. I may try couple 5gal buckets to see how they work.

Awsome Bird Kevin! You finnally did it way to go!!!!

Braid or fire line cuts the water better and does not have any stretch so it will pop easier when you are pulling lines as well.I stack my riggers all the time( if i have enough guys on board),I run the top one longer ( 20 back on the lower and 30 back on the upper)for the fish that drop back from the lower bait,I will also run a free slider (6 foot)on the top rod as well if i'm in deep enough water.Our riggers do very well for us all summer long. jimbobber

good Job guys way to start the season! good luck in the brown Blast! jimbobber

Nice job Terry and crew! way to slime up the new Dog! Off to florida this thursday and when i get back its time to put the jimbobber back together( i hope!)oh and the graph locked in to the satelites just find thanks Terry. Jimmy

depends on how fancy you want your sticker but i got mine from overtons, it is balloon letters with a shadow ,I think it looks pretty good for around 50 bucks, and was easy to put on the boat. Jimbobber

way to go Jeff!!:thumb: Glad you are starting out catching fish this year I still hope to get my boat in the water by the end of april and can't wait!thanks for the detailed report. jimmy

Terry sounds like you had a great time!,I knew you would now im wishing i could go back again!!!!!!! JIMMY

I highly recomend advantage marine in Zeeland. jimbobber

sweet lookin browns !nice catch guy's

welcome to the website steve good job on the brown, hope to talk to ya on the water .Jimbobber

Sounds like I can get a long block rebuild for $1500.00 from a local guy. jimmy