Search results

  1. 8

    Down rigger versus meat rod

    This ones for all you trolling experts. I fish in the finger lakes of NY the water is very deep and clear. My problem is that I can catch lake trout without much problem on my meat rods, but using the same lures on my downrigger I can't catch cold. What am I doing wrong. It's nice to get fish...
  2. 8

    Safe engine rev

    I have a question regarding how fast is safe for a engine, I'm fairly new to boating having only ran a 6 hoarse Yamaha engine on my duck boat. Now I have a 140 in a 19 ft. Sting Ray. The boat is used for fishing mainly, but sometimes I feel the need to open her up. Last Saturday a big wind came...
  3. 8

    Fish finder

    I have a question regarding the adjustment of fish finders. I have recently installed my first fish finder on my boat, it's a Lowrance 125 with speed. When I'm fishing I can see my downrigger ball when I have the Fish ID on, but when I switch to the other mode (arch) I do not see fish arches. I...
  4. 8

    Fish finder

    I have a question regarding the adjustment of fish finders. I have recently installed my first fish finder on my boat, it's a Lowrance 125 with speed. When I'm fishing I can see my downrigger ball when I have the Fish ID on, but when I switch to the other mode (arch) I do not see fish arches. I...
  5. 8

    Speed odemetar not working

    The speedometer on my boat does not work, how do I trouble shoot it? It's a Sting Ray 140 i/0 1982
  6. 8

    Auto pilot

    Has anyone ever put or know of anyone who has put a Auto pilot on their fishing boat. Mine is cable steering 19 ft Sting Ray.
  7. 8

    Auto pilot

    OK I have what is probably a dumb question, but here it is. I'm fishing alone dragging two downriggers and a meat rod and perhaps a dippy. I'm cruising along at 2 mph and I'm all alone. I get a hit on one of my downriggers and I have to leave the helm to deal with the fish and other poles. My...
  8. 8

    Air escaping from stern drive unit

    I put my 19 foot Sting Ray into the slip yesterday. The boat has a Merc. Cruiser 140 and I noticed air bubbles escaping from the bolt on flange gasket off the upper unit where it connects to the back of the engine. Should I be concerned, it was a very small leak I believe, but not sure if this...
  9. 8

    Falling overboard

    I have a nagging question hope this is the correct place to ask. I fish by myself and use a 19 foot Sea Ray and my question is this. What can I do if I'm by myself and fall overboard while trolling. I am not getting any younger and I can see this happening while fighting a fish and a rouge wave...
  10. 8

    3.0L 4cyl no spark

    Hello, I'm new hear and new to boats in general. I have just acquired a 1989 Sea Ray with a 3.0L I/O engine and drive.<br />My problem is I can't get spark to the plugs. Now mind you I'm an engineer, but no mechanic OK.<br />I have replaced the plugs, the plug wires, rotor, points, condenser ...
View older results
Top