Doc's first turkey.

[DocHolladay]

i know, i know. why havent i killed one before now. cause this is the first time the bassboat has ever been in the shop.

got to have something to do. stats: 17lbs., L spur-7/8in., R spur 15/16in., 9 1/2in. beard.

[progers]

thats a good looking turkey there, and not a bad looking bird either!!!!

Just Kiddin!!! Man, congrats, ya did a fine job! I betcha broke some poor ol' hens heart!!!

Dude, I like that hat ya got, we almost can't see ya! LMAO!!!

[DocHolladay]

ya'll can see me? Dang, going to get my money back.

[carnivore]

You did good man, Looks like there was a little rain factored in huh? I guess I'll take a skunkin this year, Only hunted the first weekend, and now a few fellas at work are doin a little braggin I'm thinkin a real good portion of the hens are nested by now. Gotta help dad put a roof on his garage this next weekend, but he won't work on sunday He's a real stickler about that, so i may have one more chance this coming sunday If my plan comes together and i have a little luck I'll post some braggin.

[quigleysharps4570]

Congrats Doc. That's a fine bird.

[progers]

Ok Doc, here's my turkey hunting success picture!



The tracks fell apart before I got them home!!!

[T-bird]

Way to go, Doc ---- now that's out of the way and you can chase the bass now ... lol

[DocHolladay]

still waiting on boat to be fixed. the man has had it for a month. some hunters get an itchy trigger finger? i have an itchy trolling foot...lol. have had to put off some tourneys because the boat is down. dad gum it(use other words at home). thanks all for comments. good luck to you on Sun. Carnivore.

[progers]

So Doc, what's wrong with ya boat? Let me guess, CDI/Power pack done went out?

[DocHolladay]

crappy motor. but thats beside the point. yes it is the power packs. mechanic says my stator or some other elec. part is bad causing it to eat power packs.

[progers]

Yea, that'll make it not run on all cylinders and throw tha timing all outa wack, huh!?! Let me guess, it idols fine but when ya give her tha gas she bogs down and dies when ya put a load on it? Is it a Mercury or a Johnson? I've got a 150 Mariner on mine and went through tha same problems. Man, that gonna set ya back a few uncle Ben's, huh??? Them parts are easy to put on! All ya wires are color co ordinated and you should be able to get a schematic diagram that tells what the colors go to off tha internet! There is also a step by step diagram that comes with tha part! It only takes about an hour at longest to put that dude on if tha part will ever come in on time!!!

[DocHolladay]

it idols fine, when you give it gas it starts missing real bad. it keeps running, just spits and sputters and has no power. it neither. its a piece of sh....crap Force made by U.S. Marine. the only thing i like about it is that it is quiet. if he gets it running i think it will be fine. found a 90hp. Mercury for $6500 installed with prop. and new throttle or a Honda 90hp for $7800 installed with prop and new throttle. pretty good deal, if i only had the money.

[progers]

Just curious about something else? By any chance have you changed your prop to a new pitch or anythang? Beleive it or not but, one time I changed props and my motor acted as if it had electrical problems with tha same kinda of symptoms. It would idle fine and run good out of tha water but when I put it in tha water with tha load on it and she would spit and sputter and it would take about a half mile to get her planed out, if it didn't bog down and die first!!!

Ain't nuthin wrong with a mercury or honda motor!!!

[DocHolladay]

the prop. came on it. it runs good for about 45 min. then starts sputtering.

[KwackWacker]

Nice bird Doc, he'll eat much better than a butterball too.

[DocHolladay]

I went and picked up my turkey tail from the taxidermist today. I thought he did a fantastic job. If you are looking for a great taxidermist in the Middle Tennessee area, I would suggest taking your game to him. Gary Owens is his name and he lives and works in Auburntown. Pm me if you want further info. It cost me $65 to have the service. here is a pic or 2.