Ugly Talquin Stump Strike

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03-09-2009, 07:51 AM
sorrydog

Ugly Talquin Stump Strike

My partner and I went up to the back of Harvey’s creek around noon Sat. On the way out I was following him with almost full trim and running 40mph. About 50 yards behind his wake, I hit one of those Talquin Stumps! I’ve never hit one this hard. Lost a prop one time on a oyster bar in Keaton, but never a strike hard enough that I thought the engine/boat would go to the bottom of the lake. Well, the engine never missed a beat so that was good. My next thought was a hole in the boat so I headed to the landing.
When I got to the dock, the top cowling was standing almost straight-up. It had busted the front latch cover. A little damage on the lower unit but for the most part it looks fine. Drain some oil out of the lower unit when I got back yesterday and no water there. Anybody got any other ideas of what I may should check-out from this stupid incident?
What I mean by stupid is I know too never run 40mph at Talquin. I’ve ran that same channel in Harvey’s hundred times without hitting anything. Running behind another boat gave me to much confidence!
Will post pics later.
:eek:
03-09-2009, 09:44 AM
blindhog

Check the prop shaft for a bend in it. Even a slight one will cause early wear on the seals, allowing water in.....

My next boat will be another tunnel hull with a jackplate. All the places I fish have multitudes of hazards. :eek:

When I get a motor for my little john it will be a tiller with a manual JP.;)
03-09-2009, 09:53 AM
TnT

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Originally Posted by sorrydog

Anybody got any other ideas of what I may should check-out from this stupid incident?

:eek:

Ya may want to check your pants for stains!!!:eek:....Just glad it wasn't any worse. I hit one 3 weeks ago going wide open and it took off about 1/2 of my skeg...I believe those stumps just move around from day to day:p
03-09-2009, 10:10 AM
blindhog

I hit something yesterday while driving Rawhides boat....I ain't worried none driving his boat :D

I like to run wide azzzzzz open on Talquin....in Rawhides metal tub....:D
03-09-2009, 02:55 PM
RAWHIDE

Quote:

Originally Posted by blindhog

I hit something yesterday while driving Rawhides boat....I ain't worried none driving his boat :D

I like to run wide azzzzzz open on Talquin....in Rawhides metal tub....:D

That's what I get for letting him sleep at wheel. If you see use coming don't be so sure Blindhog see's you.
03-09-2009, 05:33 PM
blindhog

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Originally Posted by RAWHIDE

That's what I get for letting him sleep at wheel. If you see use coming don't be so sure Blindhog see's you.

BLIND hog......:D
03-09-2009, 07:56 PM
sorrydog

Update

Had myself and two other aircraft mechs to help me go over the boat. found four small breaks on the trans welds. One was actually about three inches long. The four attached boats where loose so we tighten them. Pulled the lower unit case it it looked OK. No water in the oil in the lower unit. Going to have the welds redone tomorrow. Be back onthe lake hopefully Friday after a Doc visit!:D
03-09-2009, 08:18 PM
blindhog

Check the prop shaft with a dial indicator.
03-10-2009, 08:48 AM
AUTiger

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Originally Posted by blindhog

Check the prop shaft with a dial indicator.

What is a dial indicator and what does it do??? Excuse my ignorance please.....
03-10-2009, 01:01 PM
chuckauten

When you run fast at Talquin, it's "RUSSIAN ROULETTE". Expensive gamble. Dumb question, "Did you have your life vest on and your kill switch attached?" Enough said, thank god you and passanger are all right. I have seen bass boats with 200 hp running wide open. Would hate to think of the end result if they hit a stump.

I run slow or medium. Hit two during the past 6 months. Lucky, bounced off the stump with little or no damage.

Wear life jacket and kill switch. Don't want to hear about the funeral of a crappie.com member.

Chuck
03-10-2009, 03:52 PM
DrJohn

Glad you're OK. Sounds like a pretty scary hit! Wear those life vests and kill switch attachments.
03-11-2009, 09:37 AM
JSC

Talquin Snags & Stumps

Those stumps on Talquin must be the hardest in the world ... Understand that they are the "Heart" of "Heart Pine" A guy told me he was going to see if he could use one for "Lighter Wood" (he had gotten it during a draw down) hit it with an axe and it just chipped off a crystal .... tough stuff ... been there for many years (same guy said he walked around picking up sinkers and putting in his pocket, had not gone far before he thought he was going to loose his pants ...

Understand that all the Pines were left when they backed the water .. the only stumps are the old cypress that was cut. I understand that at the first draw down a bunch of lower units and motors were found ... along with many other things such as a Pick Up ...

I never will forget back in the 70's a boat was following me out from the river I did not know where I was running but he thought I did ... blind leading the blind ....

I have some pictures that were taken of the first draw down (fellow charterer a plane) quite a sight ...

Be careful out there.

JSC
:eek:
03-11-2009, 10:16 AM
JABBO

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSC

Those stumps on Talquin must be the hardest in the world ... Understand that they are the "Heart" of "Heart Pine" A guy told me he was going to see if he could use one for "Lighter Wood" (he had gotten it during a draw down) hit it with an axe and it just chipped off a crystal .... tough stuff ... been there for many years (same guy said he walked around picking up sinkers and putting in his pocket, had not gone far before he thought he was going to loose his pants ...

Understand that all the Pines were left when they backed the water .. the only stumps are the old cypress that was cut. I understand that at the first draw down a bunch of lower units and motors were found ... along with many other things such as a Pick Up ...

I never will forget back in the 70's a boat was following me out from the river I did not know where I was running but he thought I did ... blind leading the blind ....

I have some pictures that were taken of the first draw down (fellow charterer a plane) quite a sight ...

Be careful out there.

JSC
:eek:

Man I would sure love to see those pictures...I THINK!!!!:eek:
03-11-2009, 06:20 PM
JSC

"Man I would sure love to see those pictures...I THINK!!!!"
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I will try to post one of them ... have a whole set and they are big.

Bear with me a few days and I will see if I can sho One ...

JSC
03-11-2009, 07:11 PM
JSC

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Picture of bottom

Jabbo

This is from above the isle up river .. hard to see the snags & stumps but they are there.

Bet you had no idea that the bottom looked like this ...

JSC
:)
03-11-2009, 07:51 PM
TnT

That creek we are seeing must be Polk Creek.....Interesting!!! That channel in that area has kicked my butt many times.....Now I see why....Thx for sharing!!!
03-11-2009, 09:12 PM
duckkiller

Thanks for sharing
03-11-2009, 09:54 PM
Outlaw1&2

Hmmm nice, can we see more?
03-12-2009, 05:44 AM
JABBO

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Originally Posted by Outlaw1&2

Hmmm nice, can we see more?

Yes, I'm wondering if you have any more pictures of the rest of the lake drawn down or maybe know somewhere we could get some pictures like that. Thanks for sharing!!:D
03-12-2009, 08:42 AM
RAWHIDE

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Originally Posted by JABBO

Man I would sure love to see those pictures...I THINK!!!!:eek:

I don't know if you want to see them, I've seen all the pics and I still fish that lake. I found us the beginning of a shellcracker bed. Picked up a nice one Tuesday afternoon and after scouting around a few minutes and got a good place to start. Be ready.
03-12-2009, 11:08 AM
JABBO

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Originally Posted by RAWHIDE

I don't know if you want to see them, I've seen all the pics and I still fish that lake. I found us the beginning of a shellcracker bed. Picked up a nice one Tuesday afternoon and after scouting around a few minutes and got a good place to start. Be ready.

Can't wait!!! My folks and the wife and me will be down there April 25 weekend, and will be trying to load the boat with those big, hard fighting crackers. Sure hope we can find a bed or two then. Maybe we will see you down there. By the way, good to meet you this past weekend.:D
03-12-2009, 01:55 PM
JSC

I will have to check

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlaw1&2

Hmmm nice, can we see more?

I will check with the fellow I got them from .. Since it more or less belongs to some one else I better be on the safe side .. It is a great set of the lake from one end to the other (to just above Coes).

JSC
:)
03-12-2009, 07:04 PM
TnT

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSC

I will check with the fellow I got them from .. Since it more or less belongs to some one else I better be on the safe side .. It is a great set of the lake from one end to the other (to just above Coes).

JSC
:)

Thx for trying to share with us....These pics, I'm sure, would be interesting to see....I am headed back down there tonight....Be back Sunday!!
03-12-2009, 10:22 PM
duckkiller

SEE YOU THERE!!!!!!!!!!!! The rain and cold have set in here in MS and Spring break is all but over. Im heading out tomorrow(Friday) going back to school, and plan on stopping and fishing tomorrow afternoon if I get there in time and Sat. Doubt Rusty has a room this late in the week, so Im prob going to have to stay at one of the Hotels by the interstate. You ever stayed there?
03-13-2009, 10:50 AM
crappiechappy

Duckkiller......you might want to consider sleeping in your vehicle or the boat unless you have deep pockets. Those rooms at the interstate are 3 figures. I'd check w/ Rusty first, he may have a cancellation.