Longest Week of the Year

[gunflint]

Reels have been re-spooled. Tackle bag is as organized as it will be for the next 7 months. Batteries have been charged. 11 pounds of leeches have been ordered. Jigs have been sharpened. Net has been checked for defects. I have a couple of nickle and dime items to pick up yet and a fit out run with the boat this weekend, then the agonizing wait begins. Maybe I'll go sharpen the jigs again.

[thedeadsea]

For me the month prior to opener goes way too fast as that is the time I use for catching up on all of my projects.

I am almost ready, I'll be putting the bigger fishing boat in the lake this weekend.

Reels spooled, tackle box inventoried and restocked, everything else is ready except need to run down to MG to buy a chip for my new gps.

Steve

[jwmiller33]

just finished my boat project last night. its a project i have been working on for weeks, and i ended up finishing a week and a half early early/before opener... rods re spooled, tackle inventoried and organized, everything else in my boat is brand new and cant wait for the virgin voyage... looks like im gonna have to go to fish lake next week and do some crappie hunting to satisfy the itch for the time before

[Jack Stasney]

I can't sleep, man this could get ugly.

[musky hunter]

I'm the first to admit I'm behing readying my tackle and rods. Maybe I'll get some of the stuff done this weekend so I won't have to burn a vacation day to get ready! However I have checked out the boat already and know it still floats. But one way or another, I'll be out on opening.

[ripstick]

Take a nap and it will pass. Trouble is then the weekend would go to fast.. Its worth the wait.

[pinkfloyd4ever]

I hear ya all, this year I am ahead of the game also, just need to go thru the tackle box. As Petty sings the waiting is the hardest part

[Sherpa]

I'm with you guys, can't wait to get out there. I just bought my first boat this year and I can't wait to hit it. I might not make it for opener if I don't get my outboard running right though. I went out three times one week to get used to the boat and had no issues at all. Now, the week of opener, my motor craps out on me. I checked everything I know how to with no luck in finding the problem. Plugs are good, Used carb cleaner, spark is there but it just seems to be running on one cylinder or something. This is killing me, anyone have any advice.

[panhead]

Ten hrs of driving, that starts tomorrow,heading for the gunflint trail,fish for crappie on fri. Sat is when it all starts. Good luck to all. Dont have to be home until 6/1. Life is good but its heck gettin older.

[willyfahey]

Sherpa,

You may need a new hose from your tank to the motor. My 50hp Merc was bogging out at half throttle and I couldn't get anything out of it. I went through the same process you did. The hose was the last thing I went through and changed. Afterwards the problem went away. I still am not sure what was wrong with the hose. It didn't leak gas or anything... Good Luck.

[gunflint]

Good luck Ken. Let me know how you do. I understand that the ice is out on Gunflint and Sag. Some of the smaller lakes might be an issue for a few more days.

[Northlander]

Ken call before you come through Superior. I have today through Sunday off. Good luck up there man.

[Sherpa]

Got it fixed, see you on the river fellas. I had to take apart the carbs but it's done and I will be fishing Saturday. I bought a Wisconsin license and went to Amnicon today. [PoorWordUsage] it feels good to be fishing.

[Sherpa]

Oops I guess I meant DARN it feels good to be fishing.

[Barometer]

Gotta love that ethanol in the gas. If your gas is going to be sitting in the tank for a while I would make sure you use non-ethonal gas (non-oxygenated). I've read the blended fuel has a shelf live of 3 months. The newest hoses are suppose to be ethonal safe, time will tell, but I changed a couple of mine. I've also found cleaning carb jets a real problem these last couple of years, leading me to just replace them. Anyway, glad you got your engines going.

[Northlander]

Only 4.5 hours to go. I have the boat loaded for bear and Im ready to ROCK! Those walleyes dont stand a chance.