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Had a pal move out to live beside the ocean. Im going to head out for two weeks the 3rd week on Sept.  Anyone local to let me know what's biting that time of year wanting to do an ocean charter. 

Did you get ipiot?  Assuming you did.   I generaly use mine in auto pilot mode  where it will maintain a heading  helps cut down on the fiddling with the footpedal when working a section of shorline I find the standard a.p.  works better than the advanced for this. 

I keep saying i'm going to do a fly in need to get off my arse.   Looks like a great time

On 6/30/2022 at 10:04 AM, akaShag said:

Thanks.  That one has been on my bucket list for a few years.....

Hurry up and go !   Any questions shoot me a message

7 hours ago, akaShag said:

Thanks for sharing!

Nipigon, or a secret?

Doug

Of course its Nipigon

Is this like I base camp with a bunch of back lakes nearby?  Sounds like a cool place

10 hours ago, ROOK said:

WOW- that was some trip you were on !!!!  Was wondering if the brookies that far away still hit EGB spoons and Panther Martins or do they prefer something else ???  Rook

Yep go to tactic in the spring up there bombing the shoreline with spinners  think 2-5 fow.     Spoons work too.     I tried some crazy stuff after having a 24 inch brookie smoke a 6 inch swim bait while pike fishing on the firs day this year and found when they are hungry they do enjoy lager baits.  Now have some new tricks up my sleeve 

After a few years off  we trecked north on our pilgrimage for monster Brookies.  Fuel prices be dammed.   Arrived to find Temps and weather about  week ahead of when we usualy arrive  I have never seen Temps in the 50's while fishing here.  Water was also up a foot or two . 

No monsters this year but lots of good  fish to keep us busy all species were fairly cooperative throughout the week.  The brookies were off a little with the warmer Temps realy had to work for em compared to water Temps in the in the 30's and 40's  .  The Lakers were unlimited in supply and a blast in 6-10 fow on lighter spinning gear, couldn't hookup with the big ones were we have had luck in the past down deeper.  Pike were in super skinny water and super aggressive on top water at times making fishing fun but resulting in more dropped fish than hookups.  

 24" Brookie 44" Pike and  32" Laketrout being the best for the week.   Great week to disconnect and recharge with 3 of my best friends and my Dad

Pretty sure we took a 14 ft boat where no 14 ft boat has ever been on this trip for those who know the lake we had 3 days of glass and made the most of it with some runs up to 30km each way. However the small boat was never out of sight from the big boat when too far from camp. 

Enough of me talking here's some pics . 

18 hours ago, DanD said:

Looking at the pic it looks like you already have a 5 stud hub? Why do you want to change the axle? An axle doesn't change the carrying capacity of the tire. If it is because you want more room for a larger tire. You could relocate the axle or add blocks between the axle and springs. As in if the axle is sitting on top of the spring flip it to the underside of the spring. If after flipping the axle and you still want more room add blocks between the axle and spring. With your estimated weights you gave us a D rated (2150lbs @ 65psi @ 65mph)) should be enough but it's getting to the top of it's range. Then add in your gear, supplies, and then mix in a bit of road speed could have add up to the blow outs?  An E rated (3520lbs @ 80psi @ 65mph) should do the job with no problems. I'm just looking at the cost of buying an new axle if it is not warranted. 

Dan...

 

I hear ya I have owned both tandem and single axle boat trailers .  Tandem pulls so much nicer.   I feel like the additional cost is worth the investment. 

Can confirm wawa did not have 24 hr gas 3 years ago... I rolled the dice and coasted into the Sault on the way home.. had a half tank in the boat figured we would figure a way ro get it out if we needed it. 

19.5 ft Boat kicker and trailer are likely pushing the 3300lb combined  rating of the tires at max pressure 60 psi.

Add in some camping gear and 2 coolers were likely over.  

Tires were in good looking condition and gets trailered regularly a few hundred k. To erie and lake o without the extra gear.  

It's time for another axle and 2 more Tires. 

4 hours ago, DanD said:

What's wrong with the axle? If the axle and springs are carrying the weight ok; why not move the fenders, allowing to put whatever size wheel and tire on? If the hubs on the trailer are four bolt, you may need to replace them with 5 bolt by 4.5" pattern hubs, opening you up to most any 14, 15 or even 16 inch wheels. You didn't say so I am assuming that you have glorified golf cart wheel on the trailer now?

Dan...

there not tiny by any means boats not in the driveway currently.  

Anyone recommend where  to get another axle and equalizer hangers? 

Long story short had 2 explosive  blow outs on the way home from Nipigon one in White Lake and one in French River lucky we had 2 spares with us.   It's a 19.5 ft aluminum sitting on a single axle currently running d rated tires the biggest I can stuff in the fenders. About 5-6000 km on them with no issues so far could have just been their time but rather not go through it again.   With the kicker and some gear in the boat I'm getting to much heat in the tires I think.  I'm pretty handy should be able to figure it out if someone can walk me through what parts to order.  Thinking I will add brakes while  I am in there.  

I've looked at used trailer prices seems like I will save a few grand doing it myself over buying a decent used  trailer and selling this one if I can get the parts for arround $1500-2

On 1/20/2022 at 7:18 AM, acplumber said:

we used Robs 5 star outfitter. the huts were warm but the fishing was unreel!  I've never had ice fishing like that. for a weekend 4 guys, 70+ fish. Mostly keeper walleye and jumbo perch. I highly 

I also recommend Nikko @ Robs5star   Been fishing with him before it was Rob's summer and winter.   Always more than accommodating  caught my pb walleye out of his huts.  

On 1/17/2022 at 12:03 PM, AKRISONER said:

severely underpowered with a 115, you wouldnt get that thing on plane no matter how much propping and crap you did. Stay away.

I agree the 115 is under powered.  However you would be surprised what the right prop will do.   I juuuuust managed to get this load up on plane with three in the boat. 

With 2 people is jumps up on plane.   With 4 it's a bit of a dog but gets on the step no problem.   We bought used and got a crazy deal few years ago.  When this motor goes a 175 will be on rhe back.

Can confirm a 115 on 20 ft legend is under powered its fine with 2 people but more than that its a dog out of the hole.  I'm running a 4 blade 13p prop that helped but thinking of gettin a lower pitched prop for when I have more than 2 people out or camping. .   We put a long shaft kicker on ours with no issues however.   

What a freak... nice

On 11/25/2021 at 3:30 PM, akaShag said:

Once upon a time when I was a working stiff and did not have a lot of time off, fall meant steelheading, bow-hunting and duck hunting.  You can't really do all three, at least not in any reasonable way.  First to go was duck hunting, then steelheading.  I had a really good run of fall steelheading, but could still do that in the spring, so I did.  And I had a heck of a run with the bow, probably forty deer or so.  Maybe more, I lost track........

Now I am a retired old fart, and can do whatever I want.  And I hardly do ANY of those things any more!!!  So enjoy it while you are fairly young and vigorous!

Doug

I know of a few wheelchair accessible blinds.  My kids better be wheeling me out.    

If you ever want to get out shag. I'm shure a few of us could put it together.  Misfish could you pop a 410 with your eyes? 

Just packed the truck headed out in the morning... 

I have already told you this but Congrats!   Over the last 5 years or so Waterfowling as become my number 1 obsession.   I Still love fishing but there's something about being In the marsh and hearing and seeing the world spring I to life at sunrise.    All my fishing buddies  don't even call sept - Jan any more.

Yea where did Pete get to. Fished Sal.on with him o ce and had a blast.

Nice shooting.... but where was my invite lol.   I need to do a fly in some day

Love it.. I diddnt make it up the last  two years but will be up there at ice out this spring.