Big Lake 28 Nov 2009
 

Went this morning for a quick trip with the Sweetie. Winds laid down on an overcast morning. Fished from 7 to 10:30 and ended up with 15 nice specs. All caught in one spot under a steady stream of birds south of Turner's. Most caught on opening night sand eel, a couple on chart/glow spook/jr. and the Sweetie caught a few under a popping cork with a sugar/spice gulp. Watching the Tigers and eating fresh fried trout. It don't get no better!

watching and eating now that is what i call a good time.

Bottom Pic is the Best

The all look like brudders and sistas. Almost the same size.
Nice catch. Great eatin.

Thanks Dub. The filets were great! Kudos on your boat. It looks like a sweet ride and a fish catching machine!

Nice catch. It was a pretty day to enjoy before Ray comes in:*****:

thanks Ray. Range was 13" - 17". Sweetie caught the big one under a popping cork! Made her day after taking a cold ride.

Nice! Looks like good eating tonight.

TUESDAY
 

Coming in Tuesday for 3 weeks.
The duck hunters are gonna love it, the fishermen are not.

Catch and filet, I was also in the same spot today (around the wellheads?). We caught 10 trout similar to your size near some birds.

How did the new boat do today?

Cadillac...
 

It rode like a cadillac compared to my old bay boat. Only thing is I will have to find a different prop. The four-blade is no good. It is slipping out the hole and doesn't grab on top end. I think I might go with a 13 3/4'' x 19'' 3 blade prop. What prop are you running ray on your 19 ft cobia? The front deck is just big enough to put two on the bow. The motor ran like a top. The hydraulic steering is sweet. Can't wait to solve the prop issue and really test drive it. Also, I need a few white caps to really see what she will do.

Nice.Think im gonna go eat.

You need to see what the top RPM is. You should be able to reach manufacturers top RPM. If not, you need to change the prop to get there.
If you are slipping at take off, you can talk to a prop guy and get a little cup put on it instead of buying a new one.
I have a 14 X 19, 4 blade.

Prop
 

I'm basing my prop selection on numerous bulletins found on the yamaha website for bay boats and the 150 hp. The heavy boats use a 17'' pitch, and lighter boats use a 19''-20'' pitch on boats similar to mine. Yes, I will consult a prop guy before buying a used prop. I can't use the one now because I think it is completely the wrong prop. The size of the hub doesn't match the motor. It has a smaller diameter. I had a 200 Yam on my old boat which is basically the same motor I have now. The prop is way to small-- my guess it may be for a smaller motor (115?) All I know it is gonna be taken off.

I work at the prop shop in lafayette. 4 blade props are not exactly the best for a bay boat. If you want the best all around prop for your bay boat go with a mercury mirage 17p. I know what your thinking,mercury prop on a yamaha? We have used every prop on the market and the mirage is hands down the BEST prop for a bay boat. If you decide to get one with us we give you 30 days to run it,and if your rpm's or anything is not right,we will make it right for free.If you have anymore questions let me know. BTW catch and fillet,nice catch bro....we tryed to hit them in turners,but there were alot of idiots running with there outboard spooking everything that was around.

Thanks Montauk. Yeah, that's why we kept going. Hate the traffic. Fishing's about getting away...

Yeah I hear ya....Im new to big lake and im trying the learn all of the productive fishing spots. I need to get a new gps so I can download all of the gps cords.