The weigh stations are not paid to do this. It's a lot of hassle for not getting paid.
That's why I doubt Mayers would want to do it. There's no benefit for them. It needs to be a tackle shop, so it brings in possible patrons. Unfortunately, most of the tackle shops in the Monroe County area have closed.
I have to Agree about the hours. Some counties have 11 hours of open weigh stations and Monroe County is the only place that only has 6 Hours. Fishing after work hours during the week is pretty much out of the question. I don't mind the hours starting later but closing at 4:00 pm compared to 8:00 pm is a huge disadvantage.
I'm looking forward to another LOC season. I wish Monroe County had a weigh station that was open later than 4:00. There is only one weigh station in the county, and it closes earlier than any other station. If you hook into a decent fish after 3:00-3:30, chances are good that you won't make the weigh station before closing. The next closest weigh station from I-Bay is a 20-mile ride/drive to Hughs Marina in Williamson. I sure miss the days when there were multiple weigh stations close by.
Used 6-gallon gas tank. Was used with a Johnson outboard. The gas hose was fine but hasn't been used in about 5 years so I can't be sure now.
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If torpedo weights are also an option, contact Troutman87 on this sight. He makes his own at a very reasonable price. I've used a few of his and have been very happy.
Thanks all for the replies. I never believed in the fin either. It was on the boat when I bought it 2 years ago, so I figured someone knew more than I did. When I re-prop I'll probably take it off. I found the spare prop that came with the boat, and it is a 21 pitch so I'm thinking that's probably what is on it now.
Thanks for the info. It looks like Max rpm should be 4400-4800. I'm getting about 3900 with a top speed of around 34 MPH. With 6 people on board it fights to get up on plane. It also has a Fin on the lower unit to help it get on plane. I'll have to try to figure out what's on it now.
I have a 1997 225 Penn Yann Outrage with a 4.3LXH GEN+ Merc. I'm looking for the correct prop size for this motor. Right now, I'm only getting 3900 RPM at WOT. I cant read the numbers on the numbers on the prop that is on now. Also, should I stick with a 3-blade or go to a 4-blade.? The boat is used primarily for trolling. Any help would be appreciated.
I have a 1997 Yamaha 4 stroke kicker motor. It started giving me problems starting and staying running the last couple of trips this year. Does anyone know of a mechanic that works on these in the Rochester area? It's put away for the winter but I'm hoping to get it done early in the spring. I tried Pugsleys Marine but never heard back. Any help would be appreciated
11 fenders free. I just need to get rid of them. All I ask is you take them all. I'll message back in the order I get them. (if I get any messages)
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I have a used Michigan prop 031026 13 3/4 x 21. Doesn't fit the boat I have now. It's used but in good condition. It comes with a storage case and prop wrench if wanted. Good used prop as a spare. $50
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We set up around 150' just east of I-Bay and found temp about 100 down. Fished most of the day between 160 and 200 feet of water. Went 11 for 12. The biggest was about 19lb. A mix of Salmon, 2 lakers, and a brown. Downriggers, sliders and divers all took fish The best lure was the Raspberry Carbon 14.
We found the same thing off I-bay. set up in 150 and trolled out to 500'. Never found water colder than 70 degrees from the surface down to 125'. Screen was blank most of the day.
I did grease the hub and spring. I also greased the worm gear and all the brass parts that had any contact with moving parts. I wish I knew which parts were binding.
Tried the Copaslip today. Unfortunately, it didn't help the binding at all, but my Grandson did learn a few new words while I was trying to get that spring back in!!!
Thanks for the info. I found this on Amazon. Does this look like the same stuff? https://www.amazon.com/COPASLIP-High-Temperature-Anti-Seize-Compound-100g/dp/B00AFTGN0M
I’ll just have to figure out how to take it apart.
That,s great!! Where did you get the Copperslip? is it a spray or solid? I'll try anything at this point. Did you take the spring right out of the unit or just take the cover off and put it on?
I caught a tagged Atlantic last year off Rochester. Called the number on the tag and it was a Canadian number. The fish was tagged and released from Toronto the previous year.
Does anyone know someone who repairs Raymarine products in the Rochester area? I have a Smartpilot X5-R that the steering is binding. I know this has been a problem with this product. I did try to grease the gears, but it didn't make much of a difference that I can tell. This unit came with the boat, so I don't know how old it is. I was hoping to get an idea if it can even be repaired.