"Don't feel too bad Kyle. During last year's tournament in November, my fishing partner Tom Sickler hooked onto a fish, and because any fish can win a tournament I was hell bent to be a good net man. Instead of calmly reeling in my lure and…"
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Lost Rod and Reel
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gary Shore Aug 2. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I lost a rod and reel combo last night in lunge lane between strawberry and grand island. If any of the jiggers end up snagging it and feel charitable, please let me know. Thanks. Read More
2 Stroke Outboard in Cold Weather
Started this discussion. Last reply by Kyle Van Der Kooi Dec 2, 2025. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Anyone have any tips or recommendations for getting your outboards fired up in the cold weather? Once the temps get around freezing, my 2 stroke main engine doesn’t like to cooperate. Once I get the…Read More
No more skunk
Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin LaDuca Nov 7, 2023. 5 Replies 5 Likes
Had the opportunity to fish with Sean on Saturday and it did not disappoint. Finally landed my first river fish this year just shy of 40. Sean graciously gave me the lucky tube that got bit; however…Read More
New Member and Weekend Report
Started this discussion. Last reply by John Jarosz Jul 20, 2023. 2 Replies 4 Likes
Hi Everyone,Thanks for having me as a new member to NMA. I’m relatively new to fishing the river, but hope I can learn from those who are willing to share. I have been out every weekend since opener…Read More
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Lost Rod and Reel
I lost a rod and reel combo last night in lunge lane between strawberry and grand island. If any of the jiggers end up snagging it and feel charitable, please let me know. Thanks. See More
"Thanks for the reply guys. Unfortunately I have an Evinrude Etec which doesn't allow me to throttle up in neutral when I start. Prayers and new spark plugs it is (for now). "
Board MemberJohn Pensyl replied to Kyle Van Der Kooi's discussion 2 Stroke Outboard in Cold Weather
"Thats always been my approach to 2 strokes or non efi 4 strokes. Push the center button in and throttle up in neutral. Then push the key in to choke and turn it. Usually with the throttle up they fire right up."
"I fight the same battle, Kyle. My approach is to prime the gas bulb, say a prayer, and then start the fight to get it started. Like you said, once it starts, I am good to go. I often also have to resort to starting it with the…"
2 Stroke Outboard in Cold Weather
Anyone have any tips or recommendations for getting your outboards fired up in the cold weather? Once the temps get around freezing, my 2 stroke main engine doesn’t like to cooperate. Once I get the initial start, I have no issues for the rest of the day. See More
"I successfully caught a bunch of phucall. I think they are an invasive species from Quebec."
Board MemberJohn Pensyl replied to Kyle Van Der Kooi's discussion No more skunk
"I see what u see too Steve. Sure does look like 1 of our moss covered tags. Camera tricks. Lol"
"No tag, most likely the reflection of its dorsal fin on its back"
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