well it wasn’t a striper but it was a 5-7lb hybrid…it was on live bait in about 40-50 ft on lake hartwell…now if i could just get the stripers to hit i would be in business…
thanks again to all the people on here who have helped me along…whew!!this was beginning to be alot like work…lol…
if my motor gets fixed i will be at it again this weekend,i am getting the trolling motor installed this week too…
2001 23 ft outrage with twin 150 opti’s…
Congrats! It is about time. That is a well deserved fish! Don’t figure out how much it costs, it will break you heart! 
What day are you going out this weekend? I may try to come out. Need to see what the wife has planned for me.
You gona sit there or you gona fish?
Scout 242 Abaco F225 Yamaha
Way to go toolman ,I knew it was just a matter of time ! I’m still going make you a downrigger ball when I get time . Work has been heavy here lately . I love the live bait thing,but I love trolling too . Seeing a kid catch a bream is even fun …tight lines all.
Congratulations. Now you’re hooked! Wait til you go out and get 3 or 4 on most trips!
It’s a lot of fun, and very similar to ocean fishing. Just a lot closer and much much cheaper!
chris scout 202 john150
scoutin,
not sure i will be out this weekend,the dealer is haveing a hard time fixing my starboard motor…i will know more fri afternoon…
fishinpox,
thanks i will take the new ball whenever you get it,no hurry…glad your busy…
chrisg,
i was thinking the whole time i was reeling him in,what happens if the other two poles get something…boy that would have really been exciting…
2001 23 ft outrage with twin 150 opti’s…
Congrats on the fish, I know the feeling. It took me a while to learn to catch fish on my on. I was use to going with a buddy and even though we caught fish it was special to catch them in my own boat and find the fish on my own also.
Good luck and glad to hear you are getting a TM on the boat. What kind and is it a bow mount. You will really be hooked come late Dec and through the spring when you start pulling freelines and planer boards. That is better than sex, hope my wife doesn’t read this:smiley:
1999 Sea Pro 210cc
Suzuki 225 EFI
it is a minn kota rip tide with auto pilot with 80lbs of thrust…and yes it is bow mounted,i may be out there playing around with it this weekend…no they still are lost on fixing my motor…i have a feeling these will be my first and last merc’s…i am real dissapointed so far with them and the dealer service…
2001 23 ft outrage with twin 150 opti’s…
toolman… just wait… you wil get multiiple hookups, then youw will learn what a chinese fire drill is. Bring one partly in, put the rod in the holder, work another, and so on. Lots of laughs! Sorry to hear about the motor problems. If I were to repower I’d go with the eTec. Not a doubt about it.
Going on Sat. Have space on the boat if you want to come
chris scout 202 john150
Almost forgot, Just completed the install on my rip tide AP. Now that was a job! Will be trying it on Sat.
chris scout 202 john150
Yea it is a lot of fun 
installing a TM on the a CC that was not made for one. I had to cut my bow rail and put caps on the ends but it looks fine. I also had a friend of mine help me and he did some extra bracing with solid alluminum posts for my tm and it works great.
Where did ya’ll put your batteries. I installed mine under the Console and also installed an onboard charger and a plug in on the side of the console so all I have to do is plug the cord in with out getting in and out of the boat and this works very well.
I also agree with chrisg, when you start pulling freelines and get multiple hookups when alone it is a lot of fun, sometimes it almost gets to be like work.
I always keep extra rods ready to go so if I break a leader and I am on the fish I can just pick up another rod, bait it and keep going.
By the way if you are looking for good deals on abu garcia 6500’s try ebay. I have bought several on there for $30-33 plus shipping. Also a good place to pick up bulk spools of line.
1999 Sea Pro 210cc
Suzuki 225 EFI
Hey ctoolman! Talked with the work guys today. They all went out this weekend and trolled road runners and plugs. Flat smoked the stripers. One guy caught 18 the other 11 all 5 to 12 lbs. They said that they were biting between 10 an 2 then turned off for the rest of the afternoon. I was at home watching football and missed all the fun. Did you make it out? I will try to get more details on location and let you know. I am sure they will give that info up easily! They are probally going back this week so I may try and tag along. I will keep you informed.
BTW you are thinking the right thing about ditching the Mercs. They have been nothing but problems for us. Spend the extra $$ and get a Yamaha you won’t regret it!
You gona sit there or you gona fish?
Scout 242 Abaco F225 Yamaha
i hope to be at it again this weekend…still waiting on the dealers ace mechanic to fix the problem…
i sat at home all weekend doing all my honey do’s…i am ready to fish again…
thanks for the update…
2001 23 ft outrage with twin 150 opti’s…