Prop damage: Still safe to run?

I was out this morning and hit some rocks in a shallow spot. Put a bunch of knicks in the prop. Mercury 90. Nothing huge, but I lost a ton of paint. It didn’t seem to affect the ...   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­   ͏ ‌ ­  
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Prop damage: Still safe to run?
July 05, 2026   •   25 posts   •   739 views
Boating and Boat Rigging

Rip Van Finkle said — I was out this morning and hit some rocks in a shallow spot. Put a bunch of knicks in the prop. Mercury 90. Nothing huge, but I lost a ton of paint. It didn’t seem to affect the ...

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Tawas Bay Ice Conditions and Fishing Report
July 05, 2026   •   710 posts   •   44.6K views
Big Lake Cold Water Fishing Reports

Brien maeder said — If your staying I would suggest dropping your fish at Wellmans they will fillet and vac pack for 3 bucks a fish money well spent far as I’m concerned

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Looking forward to the 2026 fishing season in Frankfort
July 05, 2026   •   167 posts   •   17.4K views
Big Lake Cold Water Fishing Reports

FreedomTrain said — Went 4 for 4 this morning from 5:30-7 before my wife started getting sea sick. 2 kings on mag raspberry carbon on low diver. One 18 pound and probably a 15 pound 2 kings on standard ...

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Drummond Island fishing tips for Northern Huron?
July 05, 2026   •   21 posts   •   1.2K views
Big Lake Cold Water Fishing Reports

Trunkslammer said — Ciscos are in and biting good this morning, we caught too many to clean in about an hour. Saw an Atlantic some guys caught in the passage, buddy caught a nice eye yesterday trolling ...

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Walleye boat fishing: what tackle and gear do you recommend for beginners?
July 05, 2026   •   55 posts   •   701 views
Tackle Talk

brushbuster said — Haha you are right. I hope I don't go all pro tourney here. If I can just get out on the water, enjoy every day I get, maybe catch the big one, I'll be most happy.

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Starting your 2026 garden plans
July 05, 2026   •   400 posts   •   5.7K views
Michigan Non-Game Animals, Plants, and Scenery

sparky18181 said — Wow. What a week away did. [image] [image] [image] [image]

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Bottom bouncer tangles and harness length for walleye
July 05, 2026   •   20 posts   •   708 views
Lk. St. Clair and St. Clair River

snortwheeze said — Seems much harder😂 hook a harness, make sure it's behind the bouncer on the way down.... Can't say I've ever had OP's issue.... Have had the same bottom bouncer for years and ...

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What's the DNR's reasoning behind the 2027 deer harvest limits?
July 05, 2026   •   17 posts   •   472 views
Deer Hunting Regulations, Proposals, and Law Debat

Liver and Onions said — Total myth. Teachers are no different than the Michigan general population. 77% support legal, regulated hunting. 9% do not and the rest are unsure. It's uncommon to talk with ...

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Mid-July Musky & Smallmouth Report
July 05, 2026   •   22 posts   •   632 views
Detroit River and Lake Erie

50incher said — I hardly ever mention it, if ever ?, lol.... But making your own leaders, I have them with lead bullet weights at the eye loop, held with a bead & some RTV or a tiny crimp for ...

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Augres launch conditions: skinny water update?
July 05, 2026   •   88 posts   •   5.5K views
Saginaw Bay and its Tributaries

cruiseplanner1 said — Yup, this one was so far up and new line it really baffled me. I use the 14 because in Au Gres we get some large pike and also for Lake Trout fishing. I have seen lines on the ...

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What brand of food do you prefer
July 05, 2026   •   20 posts   •   245 views
Upland Game hunting, Dogs and dog training

bark river said — Purina Pro Plan Performance Sport 30/20 we have been feeding our GSP's since they were weaned form the Nutrisource puppy. I can't complain, we have looked at Inukshuk but getting ...

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What's the best 2-cycle oil?
July 05, 2026   •   62 posts   •   1.2K views
Boating and Boat Rigging

salmon_slayer06 said — Have used for over decade highly recommend. Have let carbs sit for a year with corn gas and still took carbs apart to find no affect on them.

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Premium vs Regular, Ethyl vs Pure Gas?
July 05, 2026   •   46 posts   •   1.3K views
Boating and Boat Rigging

salmon_slayer06 said — Mixed holds up well it coats the carb internals to prevent the corrosion. At least with bel ray synthetic oil I’ve used in my banshee. The fuel pump in the boat motor idk how ...

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Salmon Seminar/Meet and Greet
July 05, 2026   •   6 posts   •   551 views
Big Lake Cold Water Fishing Reports

fishgitter said — IS there any openings left ,I plan on being in Manistee from the 9th to the 13th. ?

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Chicago perchin
July 05, 2026   •   4 posts   •   192 views
Out of State Fishing

stlhed said — I honestly don't mind...less fish to clean. I am glad it's shore fishing though...it would be a lot to go out in a boat for only 15 perch

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