OK so I'm a bit late with my report, however that ain't nothing new. Anyways I went fishing but before hitting the end of my driveway, I had a change in plan and did not go to Pymie. Therefore, those who may be expecting a report about Pymie should go directly to the next thread and those expecting a "spot burn" should know by now such information is a nooo no, on these forums, and also know I am a staunch believer in keeping promises.
For those yet interested; I had a absolutely wonderful day fishing. STUPID FISH!!!!! No, I mean, literally "stupid fish"!!!
Any fish willing to eat a plastic thing with tentacles hanging off of it; has to be stupid and deserves to be taken to dinner.
After launching, I turned on the Helix and was instantly amazed at how much the water temperature had dropped. Exactly one week ago, the temp was 62.5 degrees and now, the temp was reading 56. Looked like it was going to be another washout, especially since I was not marking one little fishy picture on the sonar.
Well being persistent and somewhat bull headed angler that I am, I tied a 1/32 oz jig tipped with a black and chartreuse tube and fired to the back of a shallow bay. The fake bait didn't have time to sink before it was hit by a feisty 6" Gill, with the heart of a freight train. Now it was game on with practically ever cast being whacked by other Gills just as feisty, with some smaller and a few approaching 7". Good times I thought, what a ball until reality returned and I was reminded, these fish were not Bass and I was not on Bass Masters TV.
The entire day was about Blue Gill with a occasional Crappie here or a Perch there until just before sunset when the Crappie turned on. Not many over 8 inches but still a good time til dark set in and that's when I was reminded, my electronics and live well had been running since morning. The Helix was out of sight as I sat in the bow of the boat all day, so when I returned to the drivers seat, I was a bit surprised to see the screen was dark. Not to worry, the Helix didn't quit working as I had first assumed. Nope, wasn't a problem at all 'cause the sonar turns off automatically when the battery voltage drops below a certain percent NOR... does the boat motor TURN OVER!!!!!!
I'm not one to get frantic over such a minor problem and I am also glad there was no one fishing anywhere near me on shore as I am positive yinz would have seen me on YouTube, Facebook or Twitter by now. So after a brief panic attack I calmly increased the throttle to full open, pulled the choke to full on position, placed my fingers on the key while looking skyward vowing to never "spot burn" again I hit the starter and it was errr...err.... clickity click! Letting go of the key, I began to weigh my options, use what electric motor I had left to get to shore and hoof it back to the dock (about 6 miles). Use the electric motor and hopefully get to mid channel and hope what breeze was blowing would get me closer to the dock, scream for my mommy???
But then, looking skyward once more, placing my hand on the key and saying I promise, I hit the starter again. ERR..... Err.... clickity..... errr... er.... VAROOM!!! Well, maybe not varoom but the little Yamaha 15 strutted her stuff as I kicked off the choke and let her run at top idle till I saw the volt meter begin to inch it's way from 10 to 12 volts, then it was in gear and hammer down for the dock.
I do have, for such occasions, a emergency cord by which to try and start the little 15 and had I tried that procedure and the motor didn't start on the first pull, I assure you, I would be poplar on the social media tonight.
Tight lines are just around the corner so get out there and fish.