Hit us up in the Spring and we'll get out there. Gonna be a long winter. Heading to Florida in a few eeks to scratch the itch.

@chickenthighfishing good luck brother! I hope you get a 10!!

No doubt. I'll be doing some videos this coming season with some big baits.

Well there’s a few things it could be. You likely have a broken or worn component. If you were to remove the side plate and depress the thumb bar you would see several components engage to include the thumb bar itself, the kick lever, the yoke to name a few. The yoke is plastic and you can break it. I might suggest that you remove the side plate of your Pro Max. Then do it to your Revo that’s giving you problems. See if you notice any obvious differences. Those reels are the same but different if you know what I mean. Depress the thumb bar on the Pro Max and watch the components do what they’re supposed to do. Just watch that when you do the yoke and the two yoke springs will pop up. No biggie. You just have to put them back. I bet by comparing the two you just may be able to identify where your issue is. Or watch my video on the Revo X and do a cleaning and see if any parts are missing or deformed or broken. Good luck. Let me know what you find. Sounds to be like a part is broken or there is some tension missing somewhere.

@ thanks. The comparison seems like a good starting point.

@@chickenthighfishing I believe I found the problem. When I pulled the handle side plate off there was a piece that seemed to be just sitting there on the housing. It took a while to identify it on the exploded view of the parts list, and even longer to figure out where it went but patients paid off. The description on the list just says “stopper”. It fits on a very short post and has two stainless steel “wings” that sit against the faces of the ratchet washer on the opposite side from where thumb bar pawl engages it. As best I can tell it’s there to keep the handle from rotating backwards during the cast. The Max doesn’t have one as the design of the ratchet washer is different. I made a few casts in the backyard and it seemed good, but won’t be able to really test it out until spring. One of the downfalls of living in Massachusetts. Anyway thanks again for the suggestions and the videos. They were of tremendous help during this process.

@ awesome. Nice when ya solve a problem. Yep. It definitely wasn’t supposed to be just sitting there. Nice work.

I'm always fishing for the Hawg. But that being said....there's not always a Hawg that wants to visit the deck of my boat. So, in that case...give me a bunch of future Hawgs and I'll be happy. I just love being out there. Put me on a calm lake at sunrise in August and I don't have to catch a thing to be supremely happy. Sometimes just watching the loons and the beavers is just fine. This past season one morning I had two beavers literally playing with me swimming up to and underneath my boat like dolphins or something. Went on for ten minutes. Never saw that before. They usually just pound their tails to try to scare you off.

@chickenthighfishing so true, I do a lot of sunrise on the water. I have never launch after midnight in the tracker yet, that will be this August

Best time to fish if you ask me. No one else out there usually. Most of the time I don't even run my main motor. I'll troll nice and quiet to wherever my spot is and get where I want to get well before sunrise. Some of the biggest fish I've caught are when the sky just starts to turn purple. Toss out some top water and hold on.

Glad you liked it!

Both of 'em ! That makes your night ! No doubt.

I've been out with Wolski when you were out there. In 2025, we should have a night bite challenge We're fishing a lot of the same water. I kept forgetting your about your channel. Good stuff. Great editing Keith.

@@troycote4503 sounds good to me. Thanks for tuning in.

Awesome. Thanks for tuning in.

Not at all. That river has come leaps and bounds from the 70's. It's quite beautiful.

Yes Sir !

Glad it was helpful. I included a bunch of other tips at the end of Part 2 of this video. Welcome aboard ! I hope you like our fishing content. Tight lines Amigo !

@ hlow sir…m from merine defence….helpful videos sir

I’m glad you found it helpful.

@chickenthighfishing , well to be honest, all your upgrade and maintenance videos you do. When you talking to that guy who doesn't know, that's me!!, Also took some knowledge from you, when you said take your time taking it apart and label stuff, i was able to disconnect trolling motor, 3 batteries and all the wires. I mark them individually, I had my motor winterized but that was way too much money, so this will Def help me next off season, I really think it's just being confident in doing stuff like that, Also really like that boat upgrade painting you did, really wish you didn't lose that sim card seems like I could've kept learning in that video, Either or stay warm up here chicken thighs, thx Keith

Save a lot of money doing it yourself and after you do it once, you'll have the confidence. Some simple tools and some time and maybe a little frustration a first....will not only save you money, but also time and aggravation bringing your boat to someone else. Tight lines !

Spring is in a month when I head south from the Tundra and go after some Florida hawgs 😉

I am actually working on an annual maintenance and winterization video as we speak...

@chickenthighfishing , nice. I'll be on the look out, just finish video, boat looks awesome, man that took some serious time but from the video of think the thing came out sharp looking, and my daughter's love the chicken thigh decals behind seats nice touch

you ever think about tinting the windshield ... i think a light tint or a smoke grey tint would look great and thats something you can also do yourself

Thanks! I put a lot of time into it, but it was worth it.

Actually never thought of it...

Fortunately, I've not had to go there yet....sounds like an extra fun project.

@chickenthighfishing lol oh yea, you will enjoy it. But my paint is still good for now. I saved your video of the support bunks. So when I do have to do it. I'll have them. Keep up the good work.

I appreciate that!

She looks great although she came out darker than I intended. Still looks great though I think. Ya do crazy stuff when you're retired and have the time ! Love to learn new skills though. Now I want to paint everything I see !

Not gonna lie...there were more than a couple "What the hell did I just do?" moments during this prolonged project. ;)

@ lol 3 years ago this month I retired. I drove out of the gate at work for the last time, met my brother and drove to Tracker dealer in Kalamazoo and ordered my 2022 175 TXW. It’s been a great boat (and a great retirement).

Nice. Yup. I retired 3 years ago in February. I took a road trip to Kentucky for mine. Apparently it was last 2021 model on the planet. Best thing I ever bought. And also...retirement doesn't suck ;)

Funny you should say that. Actually - I am thinking about doing a winterizing video this week. I do have some videos up for separate things like changing oil, spark plugs, etc...but I might do an all-in-one winterizing video...to cover the whole process.

Thanks Amigo !

Good luck!

I think yes I do step on it sometimes, but it's just one of those things you get used to. I don't think I ever even notice anymore. If you re-attach it though after you take your rods out from under the strap, you barely notice when you step on the recessed piece.

Great to hear!

I rather like it. But thanks for visiting.

Indeed. I’m thinking of attaching mine with velcro.

When I found out they were discontinued...I snapped up a few of them. Caught a couple o' fish on those ya know. ;)

@@chickenthighfishing I have one of each color and floating or sinking. Except one and I see you have them. Chartreuse black back!!! But I have a picture of one on my desktop! LMAO You sir are my hero!

Thanks. Yes, bump one of them on a dock and slightly dented the track that the light is in. But all in all I find that I prefer them.

I'm glad I'd could make ya smile !!

If you don’t already have reverse lights on your trailer…there is none. You have brake lights, running lights, directional lights, and presumably an over 80 light. If you already have reverse lights…then sure.

@@chickenthighfishing Oh shit I never realized that

Wow, thanks!

Glad it helped

I actually have a few Lew's reels that have taken a beating for several years.

Good idea. Mine broke in town. That would be a bummer if it did out there somewhere on a highway.

I assume you mean the blue wire from the navigation light? If so, You shouldn't have to do anything with it.

Awesome. Love hunting down Late Night Lunkers. Good Luck.

Thanks Man. Glad you’re enjoying the videos. Yes I still have the 45 lb thrust.

@@chickenthighfishing if your interested in selling that 45 lb thrust, I’d love to meet up. If yes, give me a time and place. I’m local, retired, plenty of time on my hands, thanks 😊 💦🐟

Sure. FYI it was NOT gently used. It might need a little TLC....although so far as I can tell it works fine.

@@chickenthighfishing if she has 5 speeds,runs and steers that’s good with me. I’m assuming it’s a 45” shaft. I’ll keep this thread open so you can give me a price.$. I just put my boat up for the winter, so no big hurry. Much appreciated. New 45 lb thrust about $450,, trying to save a few bucks by going used.😉

Awesome !!

Been fishing at night for a long time. Took some getting used to having lights on. But no lights - no video. There are good bug nights and there are bad ones. That holds true with or without lights in my opinion when you're hawg hunting at night. We've had some brutal bug nights with zero lights on ! I guess it just goes with the territory.

I initially removed it as I changed from an Edge 45 that came with the boat to an Edge 55 (which didn't necessarily require removing the mount itself), But most recently I removed it as I was painting my boat. I did a full makeover on the boat. Almost finished. Video to follow.

@chickenthighfishing wow, can't wait to see it , I been following your boat maintenance stuff, from the full walk through, to building the boat stands , your the guy who knows what to do, I'm the guy who goes to KZbin to figure out were i went wrong

I did a few videos on maintenance but this year I plan on doing an entire full winterization video. Probably next month. Yes I remove the batteries.

@@chickenthighfishing awesome, I need that video for sure, thx

Welcome aboard Amigo. Hope ya check out our Hawg Hunting videos. Stay Fishing My Friend !!

Awesome. Yes I was losing my mind with the "screws" just spinning !