I have a neighbor who just got back from a year in Afghanistan. He is an old country boy from Minnesota, and I took him fishing as a sort of "welcome back and thank you". I didn't get a chance to take any pictures today, but if had some, they would look something like this:

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We fished from 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m., and caught 4 yellow perch up to 10", 7 bream up to 9", and 2 small, 10" green carp. We finally found the crappie right before dark, and pulled in 5 at 9" just before the sun went down. They were between 6' and 17' deep in 29 FOW. We pushed minnows on jigs and tossed jigs too.

I took that new 9.9 Merc out for a shake down cruise, and that is exactly what I got--a shaky ride. The carburetor needs adjusting. The dang thing will not idle unless the choke is pulled out. So, I had to leave it choked, put it in gear and give it gas, and after I picked up speed I could close the choke. Then, as soon as I slowed down, it would stop...unless I pulled the choke out! Dang it! Time for a warranty repair, and I only have .5 hrs on the motor!

We had a great day anyway.

Good luck,
ID