Back in action :)

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05-05-2009, 11:10 PM
Arkie John

Back in action :)

Lowrance came through today. They replaced my water-logged 520 with a new one and it's so nice to have it back!!!

I went to the lake today between showers. With the high water, the fishin' was a bit slow. But about 3:00pm, within fifteen minutes, I caught three 15-inchers...the the bottom fell out.

I stayed with it until the lightning started.

On the way home, with the rain coming down, I felt a shudder from the back. Yup, a flat on my port side two-week old trailer tire. Errrrr. A narrow road, pouring rain and a flat tire literally put a damper on the trip.

Once home I looked at the tire and the bead separated so Trader Bill's will give me a new one.

I'll tell you what: I have had a few issues with my new boat but each time the folks at Trader Bills have been over backwards to make it right. My tires wore out in two months. New axle and new tires and wheels. The wheels were a little larger than my originals...they ordered me larger fenders--even without me griping about it. The Lowrance decided to take on water...they sent it back and two weeks later it was replaced with a new one. My on-board charger went belly up after ruining two of my four batteries. MinKota made it good by replacing the charger and the batteries and Trader Bill's did all the labor at no charge to me.

Once I get my new tire, we should be even (again)...at least for a while.

See you on the water.

aj
05-05-2009, 11:25 PM
ceb

Hope this is the last of it. That's some terrible luck...
05-06-2009, 09:02 AM
DRPEPPER

I got a good deal on a trailer for my toon boat there. Haven't had any problems to try out there warranties. But, I am in a bad habit of stopping there any time I am in the area for bait ect. They even had a prop for my toon on a Sunday afternoon. They are some good guys with cute little girl cashiers.
DP
05-06-2009, 09:54 AM
CastandBlast

Sorry about your troubles...I hope your luck turns around now...
05-06-2009, 03:09 PM
Arkie John

Thanks guys, I think I'm on the mend. :D

aj
05-07-2009, 07:29 AM
luvin.fishin

Dang it all AJ!! Sure sound "snakebit"!! You don't pass that around now y'hear?
05-07-2009, 08:57 PM
woodpecker

Keeper, I have been in the Pecan Grove park since early March. Fishing Grand mostly. Live in No. Little Rock. Go down about 3 days weekly. Fishing has been slow last week or so, hope it picks up this coming week. Woodpecker
05-07-2009, 10:16 PM
Arkie John

I'ma doin' my best to...

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Originally Posted by luvin.fishin

Dang it all AJ!! Sure sound "snakebit"!! You don't pass that around now y'hear?

...keep it to meliddlo self. :D

aj
05-08-2009, 08:10 PM
gasper_goul

i knocked the bead loose on one of my boat tires backing through that pot hole at grand a few weeks ago..yep..flat tire...oh well...it happens...you are due a long spell of smooth sailing...from now on, i hope your biggest worry is having enough room in the freezer for all the fish you're catching.
05-09-2009, 12:26 AM
Arkie John

Thanks a bunch, Gasper!

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Originally Posted by gasper_goul

i knocked the bead loose on one of my boat tires backing through that pot hole at grand a few weeks ago..yep..flat tire...oh well...it happens...you are due a long spell of smooth sailing...from now on, i hope your biggest worry is having enough room in the freezer for all the fish you're catching.

I spent part of today changing my spare out for the new tire and wheel Trader Bills' gave me and it looks like I'm all set. I mowed grass all afternoon sos I might be able to slip off down to Greeson Saturday afternoon to take in the 3:00 pm session and to eat some of Jerry's and Darryl's fish at 6. :D

Maybe it won't be as bad as the weatherman predicts.

aj

PS welcome to forum. You have arrived at a great place with a bunch o' good, knowlegable folks.
05-09-2009, 09:59 PM
CrappiePro

Can't keep a good man down John, Glad your back after em agian. CP
05-10-2009, 11:59 PM
Arkie John

I'm gonna take a gamble tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by CrappiePro

Can't keep a good man down John, Glad your back after em agian. CP

I'm hittin' Ouachita if it's not raining cats and dogs when I get up. With a 40% chance of rain, we'll just see. If I'm already on the lake and it comes up a storm, unless it is lightning, I'll probably put the top up on the 'toon, put on the slicker suit and ride it out. It takes a lot to make me miss the late afternoon bite.

BUT...if it's rainin' when the alarm goes off, I just roll back in bed next to mamma and thank the good Lord that I'm not a guide HAVING to get up on such a soggy day. :o

I need to get on the water. I can't believe that I have not been fishing since last Wednesday (at which time I got wet from changing the tire).

I'll see what it looks like about 5:30 am. Monday.

aj