Fishing Report

[Wayne SW/MO]

Extreme cold has a way of bringing out the worst in hydraulics. It shrinks up seals and raises pressures.

[crappiefisherman]

Passing lanes on 65 took ALL the shoulders.they are still there along the flatter sections

[Wayne SW/MO]

I think Sam is talking about the wilderness east of 65. While 4' wide shoulders are there on occasion, 2' is more the norm I think.

[Bill Babler]

I really agree with Wayne on the cold issues. You know however, I have had several years ago a problem with air in a SeaStar hydrolic pump on my Evinrude, the boat before the Stratos. It was really hard to steer and would break loose. I believe the cold had a lot to do with this problem, but I was going to have it looked at, because it did have some bumps in it. Beck says this is from Air in the Line. Phil Stone had one go out year before last and Beck had one go out last year, so it is not a bullet proof piece of equipment, reguardless what boat or motor it is on. Don't know what maintenance you can preform on it to prevent the seals from going out. Maybe Fishenwrench has an idea.