jimmer

Sorry to the moderators. screwed up meant (follow up) to a previous post.

I don't think the exhaust is plugged, it wouldn't run if that was the case would it? I guess I should add that a piston ring went on the motor within 3 months of buying it brand new. It was fixed under warranty, so I'm wondering if a gasket was damaged when they did the repair. That was a least five years ago.

Hey guys These are a couple of pictures showing where the black oil like substance is coming from. It looks like it is coming from one bolt. The picture of the engine also shows that it is clean inside the cowling. Hope you can help. Thanks, Jimmer

I'm going to take a picture. 2 stroke. Not leaking from any lines, thinking there is a seal gone somewhere that the engine is bolted on. I'll post the picture tomorrow. Thanks guys!

We need pictures of fish! Any good ones lately?

It's a short shaft on the proper transom. The leak is on the lower side of the casing that the cowling attches to.

Will try to get one in the next day or so. Thanks Roy

Just wondering if anyone can give me some insight into where this black oil like substance is coming from and if it is a problem. I have a 25hp Yamaha that is about 5 years old. I have to clean this stuff off the casing between the engine and the lower unit every couple of trips. It is coming from one of the bolts on the outside of the upper casing. It looks like some kind of exhaust residue and I have tried tightening the bolt, but it just isn't stopping. I don't want to overtighten that bolt and risk wrecking the threads. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Jimmer

The fishing is good on every lake, just don't know about the catching part of it though.LOL I have heard good things about Round Lake, what about Bark Lake? Bark lake has some good size fish in it.

Just got back from 2 full days of fishing Stoney for walleye. It is only the second time I have fished this lake, but I am not a walleye rookie by any means. Spent a lot of time in the main basin out from Viamede fishing everything from weedlines, drop-offs, shallow to deep, mornings, days, evenings, using jigs, crankbaits, spinners and even got desperate to try tipping with worms. Caught oos bass and plenty of perch, even some huge sunfish, but no walleye. The water is very clear, which probably makes it tough on the walleye, but that's why I tried deeper water with deep diving crankbaits. Maybe try the area to the west of Viamede in the back bays near the main channel, the water looks a little more stained in that area. Let me know if you figure them out. I probably won't go after Stoney Lake walleye anymore. Went out on the lake I live on last night and caught 2 in the first 15 minutes.

I have had a Yamaha since the early 70's and I love it. Can't go wrong, but definitely try a couple different ones before buying. Everyone has different hands and likes a different feel to a guitar.

BillsTheBassman Sounds like you are doing everything right to me. (I work in formal mentoring programs). This young guy will remember you as being one of the most important people in his life. Bring lots of food on any new excursion in case the fish aren't biting (Belwood is a good choice with lots of potential)and I believe he will let you know when he is ready for wading. You are making a difference Ryan!!!!! Good on you, now if only more men would take the step forward to become mentors.

Yes there are walleye in the PTBO Little Lake but I think he was talking about the one in Barrie, because he mentioned Pike.

They'll just move onto another state and do the same thing. That's how dumb they are.

Hey Cliff The slump has started for me again after those two amazing days. All great athletes go through a slump, so hang in there, it should be over soon. Seriously, try the suggestion of fishing off the dock at night, I know another guy that does that and has success on Sturgeon.

There are walleye in there. I mounted some walleye from Little Lake and have seen them caught by some locals. Tough to find them though.

I'll go with a Banshee!

Interesting to see this post and hear about all the treaments you guys are using. I have suffered with a bad back (surgery) since I was 25 years old, bad hips for the past 4 years as well as knees and shoulders (I'm 52). I have tried many of those mentioned including celebrex and the natural ones. Some would show a little relief, but not enough to let me sleep through the night or enjoy regular activities. I see a chiropractor every three weeks. I'm not always one to listen to my doctor for my own reasons, but last year I visited him after weeks of relentless pain. I was taking celebrex at the time and it just wasn't cutting it. He mentioned taking tylenol arthritis daily might help. Well, low an behold, it is the best advice I could have received. I have better sleeps, no hip pain, better shoulders and no gut rot. Who would have thought that buying something off the shelf would provide a better relief than prescrition drugs.

It's is kind of funny how I will have more success with certain partners in the boat than others. Not that I don't enjoy my time with the bad luck guys, but it is wierd. Bad partners are no longer partners. And partners that brings phones and say they have to leave when their wife calls get to walk in if you know what I mean.

Hey Beans I went out last night and said I wasn't going to fish for panfish, even left that rod back at the dock. I was determined to catch some walleye. I caught 3, but all were under the slot. They hit a beetle spin trolling in 5' - 6' of water. Didn't see another boat fishing. Those bluegill are one awesome fight for a little fish, expecially the ones that are over 7".

Here is a couple of pics of the fish we caught. Like I said, no monsters.

Put a new one in for the low cost. It's a pain to drain the tank again, so you might as well do it while it's open. However, if it's just a crust, try soaking it in CLR over night. You will be able to tell after that if it's good to use it again.

We didn't try bucktails, but good idea for next time. Hard to put down what works. Really wanted to stick with the plan to go after the big ones and used stoty's advice, but just couldn't get anything to hit. We watched the bigger guide boats to see if they we having any luck, but I didn't see a net come out while watching them. So off to catching smaller ones we went.

Well thanks to all those that replied to my advice request, I was able to start with some ammunition. Went to Deseronto with a buddy for 3 days of fishing, long days! Started trolling some crankbaits first thing Thursday morning in Mohawk Bay. First fish was a pike that inhaled the plug, which took awhile to remove, but the fish seemed good after reviving for a few minutes then swam away after giving me one of those famous tail splashed. Lost the next fish, but my buddy caught a couple of walleye on the crankbait and jig, then caught another pike. Trolled Long Reach with crankbaits, but the fish just wouldn't come out and play. We were looking for some of those big ones, but eventually succumbed to fishing closer to shore with weighted spinners and worms. We caught about 40 walleye the first day, 37 the next and over 20 on the last 1/2 day. There were also the odd sheephead and pike thrown in throughout the stay. This was my first concerted effort on the BOQ and it was amazing. What a fish factory. We did talk to many other anglers and no one was catching any larger fish from what I heard. That was also coming from the tackle store. The fish we caught were up to 3 lbs. I was also amazed that jigs and twister would not work as well as the spinner and worm combo. We saw some of the guides out there and witnessed something that I hope doesn't happen to me to soon. The two customers were whipping out crankbaits, when we heard a yelp, we looked over to see that one of the guys hooked the other in the back with the crankbait. Ouch! However, it looked like they delt with it quickly and were back fishing. I did notice that the guy who hooked the other was actually laughing! I would have thrown him in if he hooked me and started laughing. We were able to find our own spots away from the other boats which made it a little more enjoyable. We have already re-booked for next year and will possibly make another trip there this year. A nice change from the Kawarthas. Thanks to all the guys that shared spots and techniques with me.

I have found it very tough this year on Pigeon Lake. Some days you would think that there are no fish in the lake and I have lived on the lake for 26 years. I have caught a few, but felt too guilty to keep any, so back they went. I have found myself going for panfish, just so I can catch something. Hang in there, it will happen, sooner or later!