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Todays Catch total of 13 fish, released 8 which were at or under 10 inches.
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Largest, 13 + inches, 1 lb 7 oz.
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Five fish total to livewell, (ONE) 13+ inches, (TWO)11 1/2 in., (ONE)11 in. (ONE)10 1/2 in.
Sounded like a good time:highfive
I forgot to add the most exciting time:
Was over in front of the OPP, spider rigging from the front of the boat, about 1.6 MPH and had two poles go down at the same time. Picked up one and could not bring anything to the surface. Stopped trolling motor, reversed course and pulled the line. Up came a TROT LINE and I could not see any marker buoys on either end. I was fortunate that the hooks did not go into the line.
I was a nice guy and let the line go back into the depths without destroying it.. I believe that there was one fish on it.
I hate to think what would have happened if that line was closer to the surface and someones prop snagged it while they were going all out. I did not investigate to see if the line was tagged with the owners name.
Glad to hear you got over there. I'm still on "nighthawk". Maybe I'll be out next week.
After I got home I plugged in my battery charger to charge up the trolling motor batteries. My big battery did not seem to hold up to well today.
Wifey went out into the garage and said that it smelled "electrical" out there. Checked the charger and batteries, found that a 30A fuse holder was melting, the fuse apparently did not blow. Have to remove ALL of the batteries as that one is the first one in.Devil Icon
It wasn't to far off from this time last year that Monroe was covered in trotlines. Sorrry to hear about yer troubles. Is that not covered under warranty??
Got to take the sled in to get it checked out. Will see what they say.Quote:
Originally Posted by huntinslabs
Went by the boat dealer yesterday with the INTERSTATE trolling battery. Described my problem and was rewarded with a new INTERSTATE trolling battery.Quote:
Originally Posted by flycaster
Got home, replaced the inline fuse holder and fuse, reinstalled all of the batteries (4), reattached the battery chargers, checked everything out and it seems to be OK.
READY to go again.
Might be time to try NITE FEESHIN.
Your running 4 batteries on that boat? What caused the fuse to melt?
Two Batteries are my trolling batteries, hooked up to a switch to switch from one to the other,Quote:
Originally Posted by huntinslabs
one battery for accessories, mainly for use in my night fishing. I use LEDS, low current drain but I don't want to run the chance of depleting my main battery.
One battery for cranking my main motor .
I would guess that the battery developed a short and kept drawing MAX current when trying to recharge. Why the 30 amp 32 V. fuse did not melt and open up, I don't know.
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Since i've had battery trouble this year am full of questions about batteries and chargers, do you alternate batteries for trolling or just use mainly the same one? Do you use multiple chargers? Got a cheap charger from Tractor Supply that don't seem to fully charge(drop to zero) the battery. Does your fuse holder get warm during charge? Thanks for the info seem to be a question mark this morning.--shu
The switch that I have in line with the two trolling motor batteries allow me to select which battery I want to use. I mainly start off using the INTERSTATE SRM 27 600CCA 750MCA battery. This battery has lasted over 4 hours steady trolling at about 1.2 MPH according to GPS. My second trolling motor battery is a deep cycle size 24 battery. Can't tell you how long it will last, because I haven't "tested it".Quote:
Originally Posted by shuorc
The battery chargers that I have are a Minn Kota MK330 onboard battery charger - which charges and maintains the SRM-27 battery and two 24 deep cycle batteries.
The main cranking battery is maintained with a Minn Kota MK106.
My batteries are in one compartment and the chargers are in a second compartment. When I am charging the batteries, I have the compartment lids propped open to allow ventilation.
I might have to think about putting a smoke alarm in the compartment.:yikes
The fuse holders do get warm, because of the heavy current going thru them, BUT I don't think that they should get so hot that you can't hold on to them.
About 2yrs ago the inline fuse melted and the fuse was not blown. Replaced it and still no power to the tm. Put the charger on the battery and noticed smoke coming from the foot controll. Took the tm off the boat and took to a repair shop. It had a short somewhere in the shaft and fried the wires from the foot control to the motor. Had to rewire the whole thing at the tune of $240. Better then buying a new one. Hope this never happens to any of you guys.
Thanks for the info have been thinking of an extra battery since both batteries have failed this year already and had to fix the charger(which may have started all the trouble). Want to stop the working and get to the 'catching'. Wanted fish tacos yesterday but wife said the beer batter is my favorite so settled for a fish sandwich w/salsa.--catch a bunch--shu
Nice looking fish :) Im glad you sorted your problems out.............you cant keep a good man down for long. Thanks for the report!
No help with you electronic problem, but thought you might be able to provide some advice. Just joined the site, also just relocated to central Fl. I have a boat and close access to Lake Monroe and St. Johns river. Any advice on getting started on these hot August days for crappie or bream would be appreciated. I have two local Grandsons, ages 9 and 7, and am anxious to get them started catching fish.
Thanks in advance for any local advice. Lucca
Welcome Lucca glad ya found yer way down here. The river is no secret for bream. Crickets or worms under a float and ply the banks. Monroe will be turning on soon for Specks and is fishable by about every means thinkable. Just get out and look for the flotilla. I will be outta pocket fer fishing this weekend but soon if ya want you can follow and see what and where we are fishin. Stay active in here, join the conversations and watch your pm box as ya go. Look at the stickies up top and check the slabfest schedule, that is where you will gain the most info possible. And some great food to boot. Might even win a doorprize and most of all bring the family for the fun.
Lucca, going to be a couple of us at Monroe Park launch Thursday 7AM. Be glad to get up with you and fill you in with what we know. Monroe is my stomping grounds and according to my wife I know everything.
:welcome From GA, Lucca....And yep, Speckanator is a know it all....Just ask him:Rofl
I agree with TnT......Speckantor is full of............Knowledge. Again, welcome from Ga. We fish Lake Talquin....Home of the winners of the "Lake Talquin vs Lake Monroe throwdown"
I don't know for sure but she probably said "you think you know everything!" LOL!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Speckanator
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Welcome Lucca! Speck will point ya in the right direction, and get ready because the rest of us local slab junkies are getting ready to HAMMER Monroe hard ourselves :)
Your coming into a great time of year to take the grandkids fishing close by. :) Hope one day to meet ya at one of our Slabfests down there ............... I believe ones coming up this october :) Best of luck with the kids! Post some pics !