Where to go??

Capt. BassinLou · August 11, 2019, 09:42:37 AM

For my maiden voyage that is. I know that I need to become familiarized with the new boat, and I have to begin the break in process, but... I also want to get some fishing done..

This high water is going to make it tough. Expanding to new fishing areas is my goal, just don't want to be forced into it until the boat is broken in. Decisions... decisions...

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WTodd · August 11, 2019, 09:46:14 AM

First world problems

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Capt. BassinLou · August 11, 2019, 09:55:15 AM

Quote from: WTodd on August 11, 2019, 09:46:14 AM
First world problems

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Yeah.... lol

Playing around with new boat is fun and exciting... but... I need to catch a few in order stay in the pack with you boys in the FLBR.

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WTodd · August 11, 2019, 09:57:29 AM

And you can't really get used to it until you're actually using in real world situations like catching some fish or at least hunting them down

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coldfront · August 11, 2019, 10:00:38 AM

one thing at a time. breaking in an outboard is important. and can feel a lot tedious.
fiish early or late, break in during lower percentage bite 'windows'?

but Todd nailed it: tough problem. sux to be you!

FLO GROWN · August 11, 2019, 10:17:18 AM

Lox miles and miles of water to break in motor and fish west canal where it leads to the flats always holds fish

big g · August 11, 2019, 12:43:00 PM

Lou I broke mine in at Holiday on the big 67, on a weekday.
Ran from Holiday all the way to 41 and turned around and ran back to Holiday. At the RPM your going it doesn't burn that much gas, and you can get familiar with all the cuts in the Tree Pines area. Lots of nice bass at the cuts and fresh water springs in the main canal to keep the water temp down. 33 miles round trip, nice wide canal. After that run I still had 15 hours of break in to go. Took what seems like forever before I was able to run wide open. Good luck!

Capt. BassinLou · August 11, 2019, 01:47:48 PM

Quote from: big g on August 11, 2019, 12:43:00 PM
Lou I broke mine in at Holiday on the big 67, on a weekday.
Ran from Holiday all the way to 41 and turned around and ran back to Holiday. At the RPM your going it doesn't burn that much gas, and you can get familiar with all the cuts in the Tree Pines area. Lots of nice bass at the cuts and fresh water springs in the main canal to keep the water temp down. 33 miles round trip, nice wide canal. After that run I still had 15 hours of break in to go. Took what seems like forever before I was able to run wide open. Good luck!

Thanks George.

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Deadeye · August 12, 2019, 07:31:02 AM

Really you can go anywhere you want to.

The Glades appear to have long sections of water in the canals and running them way past where you normally turn around might just give you some new fishing waters.

Other than that find the closest lake to you and go have fun. Run the motor for a while then stop and fish for an hour or so then run some more.

If you got the Mercury Smart Craft, or whatever version they now have, you will be able to tell the actual Motor Hours VS your Hours.

WTodd · August 12, 2019, 02:48:56 PM

The main problem breaking it in this time of year is afternoon storms; I know I broke mine in last August

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Capt. BassinLou · August 13, 2019, 06:32:32 AM

Quote from: WTodd on August 12, 2019, 02:48:56 PM
The main problem breaking it in this time of year is afternoon storms; I know I broke mine in last August

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This is really why I'm asking. Our weather lately starts off great in the a.m and all hell breaks loose in the afternoon. I need to start early in the morning, and keep an eye out and avoid being too far away when those storms begin to form.

Capt. BassinLou · August 13, 2019, 06:39:58 AM

Quote from: Deadeye on August 12, 2019, 07:31:02 AM

If you got the Mercury Smart Craft, or whatever version they now have, you will be able to tell the actual Motor Hours VS your Hours.

Ordered the Mercury Vessel View Mobile Kit yesterday. This tool will provide me with piece of mind on how how my outboard is performing plus alert me when important maintenance hours have been reached.

Deadeye · August 13, 2019, 09:03:56 AM

Quote from: Bassinlou on August 13, 2019, 06:39:58 AM
Ordered the Mercury Vessel View Mobile Kit yesterday. This tool will provide me with piece of mind on how how my outboard is performing plus alert me when important maintenance hours have been reached.

Sweet.

I have the SmartCraft and use it all the time. I keep mine on Engine Temp, but often check while running things like WP to know that my water pump is still doing it's job.

LgMouthGambler · August 13, 2019, 09:28:35 AM

First stop....35?

Capt. BassinLou · August 13, 2019, 09:31:17 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2019, 09:28:35 AM
First stop....35?

Maybe... I haven't decided yet

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Lee Smith · August 13, 2019, 10:05:34 AM

I gots a riva er' two ya can broke it on.....

LgMouthGambler · August 13, 2019, 11:10:30 AM

Quote from: Bassinlou on August 13, 2019, 09:31:17 AM
Maybe... I haven't decided yet

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We going on the 24th, you planning on launching before that?

Capt. BassinLou · August 13, 2019, 11:12:18 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2019, 11:10:30 AM
We going on the 24th, you planning on launching before that?

Yes, this wknd. Our 24th trip I consider a short running trip. This wknd I'm taking a long run.

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LgMouthGambler · August 13, 2019, 11:50:53 AM

Quote from: Bassinlou on August 13, 2019, 11:12:18 AM
Yes, this wknd. Our 24th trip I consider a short running trip. This wknd I'm taking a long run.

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Good. Get most of that break in stuff out the way. I wanna be able to do at least 30mph on the 24th. Make it happen, or there will be hell to pay. Smooches.

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Capt. BassinLou · August 13, 2019, 12:01:41 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2019, 11:50:53 AM
Good. Get most of that break in stuff out the way. I wanna be able to do at least 30mph on the 24th. Make it happen, or there will be hell to pay. Smooches.

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Lmao....

uh..huh.

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big g · August 13, 2019, 12:58:59 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2019, 11:50:53 AM
Good. Get most of that break in stuff out the way. I wanna be able to do at least 30mph on the 24th. Make it happen, or there will be hell to pay. Smooches.

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At this rate it will take years!

Lipripper · August 13, 2019, 01:05:36 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2019, 11:50:53 AM
Good. Get most of that break in stuff out the way. I wanna be able to do at least 30mph on the 24th. Make it happen, or there will be hell to pay. Smooches.

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Lou how many hours is considered to be broken in.

Capt. BassinLou · August 13, 2019, 01:15:59 PM

Quote from: Lipripper on August 13, 2019, 01:05:36 PM

Lou how many hours is considered to be broken in.

10hrs

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LgMouthGambler · August 13, 2019, 01:22:55 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on August 13, 2019, 01:15:59 PM
10hrs

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Not a shot in hell you could put up with me for 10 hrs on a boat, you better get to work. Hell, Guntersville is gonna seem like a lifetime.

WTodd · August 13, 2019, 01:31:37 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on August 13, 2019, 01:15:59 PM
10hrs

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When I broke mine in it was only 2 hours and it took me 3 days

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