Cluster

Went and rode the river with a guide buddy of mine from Pearl. On the way back to the ramp we lost the lower unit. We broke out the paddles casue a tow boat was coming and paddled and paddled. Fighting the current trying to get to the Mississippi side of the river. After drifitng and paddling for about 3 miles we made it to the bank. I called my brother to get my crappie boat and come get us. I am glad I had my buddy with me, we knew what to do and calm heads prevailed, I hope this is my only cluster for the year.

Glad very thing turned out ok

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Dang torch, you're a lucky man. Glad it turned out ok for you.

That coulda turned out real bad Torch. Glad ya'll made it out OK

Going out on the big river should be like going out in the Gulf..... Should have 2 outboards on the back of the boat!

Glad it worked out Torch. Could have been bad.

All I got to say is kicker motor !! It can save your butt on the river and pull cranks in the summer!!

Any idea what caused the lower unit failure? Glad to hear you guys were aware enough, to do what you should in that situation and not panic. Be careful out there.

I never get on the river without the trolling motor batteries completely charged! ;)

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Originally Posted by Speck

I never get on the river without the trolling motor batteries completely charged! ;)

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That sort of stuff is why ain't looking for a trip on the river any time soon.

Glad ya'll didn't have one of them barges bearing down on ya.

Wannabe...

Been there. Done that, in the Arkansas during high water. Ain't no fun. Glad clear heads prevailed and you made it ok. We hit a rock
wing dam and broke the shift dog. We didn't have a tow chuggin down on us though.

Good head Torch glad every thing turned out ok.