Prop Change Today

Everyone needs a spare prop. At least that is what I told myself as I have contemplated a change in my prop for a couple of months. (In reality everyone should carry a spare - it has saved me more than once). The 4 stroke motors in 225 and 250 come with a 23 Fury and I do believe it is the best overall, year around prop for the boat. However, I felt like I could improve performance, at least in the cooler months, with a 24 Fury. Thanks to Andy Greene and the folks at Anglers Choice Marine I got a 24 this week and ran it today. I think hole shot was just slightly slower and I lost about 100 rpm's. However, I gained a little on top end and I have better bow lift. I am pleased with change. As always, if you have any type of boating need, speak with the folks at Anglers Choice. They will fix you up quickly and, best of all, will always treat you right.

Norman

Fished Norman today...heavy cloud cover with a fine mist to light drizzle most of the day. I concentrated on fishing a crank bait on the main lake and in main lake pockets. I also spent time looking for shallower rocky places off the bank. I actually found one of those but I found it with the big motor, not the graph. Good thing I was idling or it would have been bad. Couple of dings in the skeg was the result but it was bound to happen sooner or later. I do think I can catch one there though now that I know where it is. Fished daylight to 2:30 and called it quits before the heavier rain arrived. Probably heading back next week...going to make a change in location and modify some of my tactics. I am not fishing a tournament there for several weeks and a lot will change between now and then.

Water Levels at Mountain Island

I went to Mountain Island today for a few hours. The lake is extremely high and the current is unreal. Below are a couple of pics of one dock that shows how high the lake is.

Heading back out tomorrow...not sure where yet but going somewhere!