[Outcast]

I donated a trip to the Rotary Foundation in the spring and Sunday was the day for the happy bidder. Weather was choppy in the a.m. but turned slick by 11am.
Water temp was 90-91 degrees all day. Clarity was about 60ft (estimated). Started fishing in 75ft of water around 50 miles. Picked up some quality snapper with the 2 largest being 17 and 22 lbs. Had others around 10-11 lbs. Headed further offshore to fish some rocks in 90ft. Finished out the snapper limit and started caching kings. Made short work of the kings to about 25lbs. It was painfully hot so everyone decided it was time to head in. Stopped at some weeds and picked off a few chicken dolphin on the way in. I'm running the new Yamaha 300's and the port motor started making an all too familiar rattle about 45 miles from shore. Sure have had some bugs in them. Pretty sure it's a piston but time will tell. I should be getting the verdict any minute from my mechanic. (he met me at 10:30 Sunday nite to receive the boat - that's service) BTW, his names is Steve Hicks and he works for Meeks Outboards in Kemah if you need a goood mechanic. I just couldn't believe he went out of his way to help like he did. It appears time is of the essence with the Ska this coming weekend. He says he can have a new powerhead overnited and have me running by Thursday nite. If not, we'll be fishing KevinA's 29 Triton. Nice to have a backup boat like that. Good luck to all the guys in the Ska this weekend. I'll see you there one way of the other.
Brice
www.outcastsportfishing.com

 

[bp fishin(kat-a-lac)]

Sorry to here your trouble. Steve is a very good mechanic, just too bad he works for Meeks, and you won't always get Steve, as he is not the only mechanic. Good luck.

 

[ccbluewater]

man brice, sorry to hear that. Hopefully we will be good to go for the weekend. It looks like it might be a little bumpy, but hopefully it will decide to lay down a little bit. Hope everything goes good with the boat, see you this weekend.
kyle

 

[Outcast]

Steve

Sorry to here your trouble. Steve is a very good mechanic, just too bad he works for Meeks, and you won't always get Steve, as he is not the only mechanic. Good luck.

Hey bp,
Steve doesn't work for the boat dealer "Meeks". John Meeks sold his share of the dealership (now call Maxxum sp?). He and John Meeks work together in a shop by Orlando's fiberglass. If you want Steve to work on your boat that's who you'll get. Turns out it was the number 5 piston. It seems these cowlings allow water to be thrown right on the intake when they get splashed. Yamaha is overniting a NEW powerhead. It will be here Thursday a.m. and I'll be on the move by Friday. Hey CC, never fear, we'll make the tournament no matter what. Now our only obstacle is finding that 50+ King. Good luck to all in the tourney!
Brice

 

[bp fishin(kat-a-lac)]

Outcast, Yes I know John Meeks and much of the story. I agree with you that both Steve and John are great mechanics. I'm glad to here that Steve moved locations.

 

[teckersley]

Brice, sorry to hear about your engine trouble. At least you got a quick response from Yamaha and the mechanic. We need to get out again. Let me know if you need a ride, I owe you and Kevin one.

 

[James Howell]

Brice, get that sucker fixed. I don't think I would know what to do in Port A if I didn't see you catch a bigger fish RIGHT NEXT TO ME again. That goes for Donahoe too.

 

[Outcast]

Lmao!

Hey James,
Thanks for the vote of confidence. It should be fixed in time. If not we're dragging a friends Contender down. It's a 36 with trips. Yeah I know I'll look funny in a Contender!! LOL Seeya down there! Give me a shout and we'll have a cold one at the spot like last time! First one's on me!
Brice