sjk984 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Well I had my shake down on the detroit river today for about 2.5 hrs. Before seeing a massive i jam around the Bridge waitingf to break loose. We were 0 for 3 with the air temp 13 degrees and the water at 38. All hit were in 20' of water on 3/4oz jigs w/o stingers and 4'' gulp alive smelt. I think Ill be waiting for some warmer weather before getting out again. At least 40 degrees for a high will be nice Lots of ice bergs in the river so be carfull I saw a lot of clear ice that will tack a lower unit out at high speed.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ pluggin Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 At least you were able to get out on the boat, thant's more than I can say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyman013 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 You'll get em next time. Must have been nice to get out. Did the boat perform well for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk984 Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Yes It was all tuned up and they rebuilt the water pump. I was told I wouldn't be getting it back till the end of next week from the marina after running the lower unit dry last year. I guess thats one advantage to lower HP engines. It turned out that All the gears were still in good shape so I only had to replace the prop shaft seal. When they called yesterday I took off work early to go get it and spent the night getting everything ready. my oldest boy was waking me up at 430 wanting to leave for the ramp. I am going to give it another try mid week with a couple guys from work. More reports soonSteve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Priority1 Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Steve, Better Luck next time. Be careful with all that ice coming down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turfwrench Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Wow, that's a bit too cold for me. But at least you did get out and give it a go. News says it is supposed to get warmer later this week. I too hope to be out in a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgafish Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 WTG Steve. Ya never know til ya go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgaul Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 It was cold on the west side too!! I'm planning on the D this coming weekend. First time in years. Do you think it will be fishable?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk984 Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 It should be depending on the ice flow. I will be checking mid week and I'll let you know. I will be out next weekend also. Where will you be launching at? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgaul Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Not sure where yet... Leaving that up to my bro who lives in Troy... I'll let you know when and where. Thanks for the updates on ice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgaul Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Steve, I guess we are launching at st. Jean??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjk984 Posted March 28, 2011 Author Share Posted March 28, 2011 Depending on the ice I will be launching at St Jeans Also. I launch downrive and run up river untill the ice is gone. Lst outing I was mid river. out of Wyandotte. Hopefully the ice will be gone. Does your brothers boat have a radio and handle. I will be out sat from 6am -10am amd sunday 6-10If not I'll get you my cell and maybe we can give each other a hand zeroing in on them.Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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