Been pulling with my 90 four stroke for 7 years now. Trolling plate gets it down to 1.3 to 1.5 most of the time.
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Been pulling with my 90 four stroke for 7 years now. Trolling plate gets it down to 1.3 to 1.5 most of the time.
No problem, just get an assortment of driftsocks so you can adjust to different condions/speeds and you will be good to go.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by abarkley
U been using your drift sock with the gas motor?
Yikess, why do you like socks over plates?
I think Yikes is camping in the rain
There's no problem with it being 2 stroke vs. 4, but there are some maintenance issues that need to be addressed with 2 strokes if you do much of it at all.Quote:
Originally Posted by abarkley
Biggest issue is carbon build up, which is more often than not, the cause of unexpected and untimely kablooeys from rings sticking. To fight this, use as clean of fuel as availabe and as good of oil as you can afford plus a fuel additive of your choice. Something like Ringfree or Seafoam on a regular basis - regular for me is in every drop run through it.
Plugs - check and clean them at least twice a year and carry spares. Some motors are worse about fouling plug than others.
Lower Unit - and this is with any motor - trolling puts a lot of hours on a motor quick - you probably ought to go to twice a year change out rather than just once a year.
Impeller - at low speed, you don't have the force of the water to help keep your motor cool. Make sure it's in tip top condition before you troll a bunch with it.
Blow out - It's a good idea to open the motor up after a long day of trolling just to help blow out any carbon that might have built up that day. Trolling right up to the ramp and shutting down won't automatically blow your motor up, but it certainly isn't good to let it stay in there until the next trip.
Wannabe...
Are u an expert on EVERYTHING except catching fish???
Yes.
Next question please.
Wannabe...
Got my trol-a-matic in today. Wish the dang Ram mounts would get here so I could go Pulling.
Get 'em, brotha, get 'em. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
Wannabe.....Thanks for the excellent info.Quote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
Man....don't give the gewber a big head. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by abarkley
Has anyone ever intentionally tuned their crankbaits to run off sideways to gain separation?
Most use different length rods or planer boards to get seperation. I use different length rods.Quote:
Originally Posted by RCC
And I use planer boards.Quote:
Originally Posted by creekslick
which planer boards do you use?Quote:
Originally Posted by yikess
Your welcome Mr. Barkley. Heck, I feel so good about myself now, I'm gonna answer for Yikess while I'm at it.
Here's what Yikess uses and the best price I can find on the net for 'em to boot.
Off Shore Tackle Right Side Planer Board Northwoods Wholesale Outlet
You'll need a right board and a left or multiples. You may also want the tattle flag kit.
Tattle Flag Upgrade Kit Northwoods Wholesale Outlet
I bought some on his recommendation, but haven't used them yet.
Tuning the crank will probably be good for about 1 to 2 foot or seperation, but it's very easy to get it so out of sync that it rolls easily. Plus, you'll need some way of remebering which is tuned left and which is right and with is true. Big mess. Different length rods and planers would be a better deal overall.
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Franks Great Outdoods has them for 19.99 also.
Side Planer (Right) Starboard - Franks Great Outdoors Store View
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This gonna be one thread for the record books!
We need to start putting the post # at the end of each post.:D:p
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The number is already in the upper right hand corner of each post.
Well done WB. You may want to give some consideration to the lighted version of the flag kit since they are the same price. That way you have the option of pulling cranks at night during the summer months. This night pulling thing is my summer project this year.
Night cranking......we ought to be able to get another 600 or so posts out of that. :)
Its no fun with the bugs associated with the lights!!!
Yea G I know that but I just thought WB would like to see the # everytime he looks at this thread.:DQuote:
Originally Posted by G-3 Fisherman
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Just leave your fly open Bigger. Keeps most of the gnats out of your face.Quote:
Originally Posted by biggerjigger
Wannabe...
Sorry bigger, but that is dang funny right there! got tears in my eyes!:D:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
Of course Wannabe is speaking from his own experiance and that may not work for everybody...just saying.
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sickem G3, the voice of experience has spoken!
I would like to know more about night pulling. Sounds like a good way to spend more money on stuff.:D:eek::DQuote:
Originally Posted by yikess
Too funny!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Wannabe...
Mad Cow was good on the rez today.
Has anyone seen or tried the WeenerDog Black Snake black lights? Found them on the net the other day. I've been thinking about trying to pull cranks at night but haven't gotten brave enough.
I don't know how the catfish would be...I know they can create a mess during the day..affraid it would be even worse at night.
I've figured out how to make my setup work just not sure how active the crappie would be at night.
Any ideals?
I'd be to skeer'd of goin across a trotline or running to close to the timber.
Yeah Stump..timber wouldn't be bad as GPS can leave bread trail and try not to troll close to timber....those trotlines are a different story!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Stump
Work has got me messed up. I've got new 200's, 300's. wiggle warts and some other chinese stuff that I am itching to pull. I started to just quit my job and go fishing then I realized that pulling cranks takes money, and my job supplied the money. It's a real dilemma work, or fish.:confused:
I guess night crankin would solve alot of this problem.
Yea, that work stuff does get in the way sometimes. Let us know how the night pulling goes.
Just got to try it. Course I'll be into the green cup and HOPE I don;t hit a stump LOL
Never trolled at night, could be VERY interesting. I have dropped a light and fished crappie at night and that's very productive!!!! :)