38 mph with a 180 viper, 140 Johnson, 8hp kicker, 3 batteries, 2 guys, live well full of fish and full gear. Usually tool around at 30 or 32 mph which saves big time on ware of engine and gas consumption.
Wonder why the G&F don't stock sauger in the Missouri river and Sak. Back in the 80s and early part of 90s you could catch the heck out of them on Sak if you went a little deeper. Now they are pretty tough to find. Also down on the tailrace you don't catch nearly as many as you used too. I...
I think it is because back in the day most everyone had tiller boats. Now most everyone has bigger boats with windshields. The bigger steering wheel boats sit lower in the water in the back making it pretty hard to back troll in any wind. I used to run tiller boats but when I had kids I went...
Born in Minot and now live in Burlington. Been married for 12 1/2 years and have 3 daughters. I fish as much as my wife lets me and also love to hunt. I enjoy the walleye tourney scene on Sak. My favorite fishing holes are the tailrace, Audobon, Darling, Northgate and of course Sak. My...