Went after my usual 4th of July weekend, early morning topwater bite on Chelan. It wasn't to be....mechanical problems prevented me from getting any farther than Darnell's. I did catch 5 bass in an hour's time, all on drop shot, and did manage to get my boat on the trailer before the circus at the ramp began. Some day they should sell tickets for that show! Found a blown fuse in the motor's fuse block was the problem, and hopefully my attempts to adjust the shifter and trim simply rubbed a wire to blow the fuse. No problems since, knock on wood. Went and enjoyed the rest of the day with my family at the pool.

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