More wind, small fish (Page 3): The Crawdad boat is pretty much finished Fred built new floors for got a battery box installed the only thing I'm lacking at the moment is my new what...

Lil Al Loc: Central Coast California

Fredfish wrote:

I hear ya Al, not enough hours in the day, or days in the week. Where are you taking the Crawdad to, up in the mountains?

The Crawdad boat is pretty much finished Fred built new floors for got a battery box installed the only thing I'm lacking at the moment is my new what we call in California CF numbers the boat is green and I have to have white identification numbers and all I could find in my area were black so I had to order my numbers they should be here Tuesday then it'll be done

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Lil Al wrote:

Boy you got that right Fred yes the Eastern Sierras mountains Fred i will be around the silver lake Grant lake June loop area of the Sierra Nevada's meeting a bunch of cousins up there July 10th

I'll have to google the area. Are you cartopping the Crawdad, or putting it in the back of a Pickup? They're a fun little boat.

Lil Al Loc: Central Coast California

Very very beautiful country up there Fred lots of streams lots of trout . I have a lumber rack on my pickup Fred it slides right up on it either upside down or right side up this trip I'm going to try it right side up put all my light camping gear in it with the cargo net over it along with ratchet straps to hold it down I'll post pictures when I get it all loaded up and ready to go

bric Loc: Helena, MT

Fredfish wrote:

The old Rt 8 is blocked off until they lower the l... (show quote)

Hey ur getting out exploring and catchin good job! That’s pretty cool how that old rt 8 works with the water level. Notice your minnkota remote around ur neck, been meaning to ask: do you use Spot lock and I-pilot? Just wondering, I have a Terrova with those features still figuring it out, Lol
I fish with wind and current sometimes both. It’s a Given on the Missouri.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Lil Al wrote:

Very very beautiful country up there Fred lots of streams lots of trout . I have a lumber rack on my pickup Fred it slides right up on it either upside down or right side up this trip I'm going to try it right side up put all my light camping gear in it with the cargo net over it along with ratchet straps to hold it down I'll post pictures when I get it all loaded up and ready to go

Sounds like a great trip Al, I'm looking forward to the pictures!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

bric wrote:

Hey ur getting out exploring and catchin good job! That’s pretty cool how that old rt 8 works with the water level. Notice your minnkota remote around ur neck, been meaning to ask: do you use Spot lock and I-pilot? Just wondering, I have a Terrova with those features still figuring it out, Lol
I fish with wind and current sometimes both. It’s a Given on the Missouri.

Hey Bric, unfortunately when I bought my Powerdrive motor, the cheapskate in me took over. I bought the cheaper model with NO GPS receiver. I did add the copilot remote after the 1st season using only the foot control.
Every windy day (there's been a lot so far) I kick myself in the butt for not buying the I- pilot model .
I'm going to sell both my boats when I retire, and move. The next boat will have an Ulterra on the bow, and Talons on the transom.
Sorry I can't give you any advice, but I'm jealous that you have it.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Nice looking spot Fred, glad you had some fun!

bric Loc: Helena, MT

Fredfish wrote:

Hey Bric, unfortunately when I bought my Powerdriv... (show quote)

No worries just wondering. Mine came with foot control and remote. There you go upgrade all the way for retirement. Planning on SC still? Then you and Gordon will both be there.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

bric wrote:

No worries just wondering. Mine came with foot control and remote. There you go upgrade all the way for retirement. Planning on SC still? Then you and Gordon will both be there.

That's the plan,near Lake Marion now, was closer to the coast but plans change. Closer to Gordon than the original plan which was Murrells Inlet.
Yeah I figure it's going to be the last boat I buy, might as well get everything I want. I may not buy brand new, but I can refit any equipment I want to add.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

OJdidit wrote:

Nice looking spot Fred, glad you had some fun!

Thanks OJ, I'll definitely get back up there and explore some more. It's a Bass management lake with a 16"minimum, so I know there's big fish in there. Just have to learn more of the terrain.

bric Loc: Helena, MT

Fredfish wrote:

That's the plan,near Lake Marion now, was closer to the coast but plans change. Closer to Gordon than the original plan which was Murrells Inlet.
Yeah I figure it's going to be the last boat I buy, might as well get everything I want. I may not buy brand new, but I can refit any equipment I want to add.

Cool, I was just looking at google maps. Murrells Inlet looks nice. I have been by Lake Marion, been to SC once on a work assignment few years back. Spent time between Charleston and Sumter doing some prescribed burning on military bases. And I bet you can refit about anything with all your boat experience.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

bric wrote:

Cool, I was just looking at google maps. Murrells Inlet looks nice. I have been by Lake Marion, been to SC once on a work assignment few years back. Spent time between Charleston and Sumter doing some prescribed burning on military bases. And I bet you can refit about anything with all your boat experience.

Yeah Bric, there's a lot of nice places in the state, and we've got friends in a few of them, with more heading south all the time.
Hopefully I'll be able to find something equipped the way I'd like it, and only have to do a couple updates, or upgrades.
Everything in retirement is money related. We'll have enough to live comfortably, but not enough to waste. I was never one looking to impress others with fancy stuff.
I'm looking forward to it.

bric Loc: Helena, MT

Fredfish wrote:

Yeah Bric, there's a lot of nice places in the state, and we've got friends in a few of them, with more heading south all the time.
Hopefully I'll be able to find something equipped the way I'd like it, and only have to do a couple updates, or upgrades.
Everything in retirement is money related. We'll have enough to live comfortably, but not enough to waste. I was never one looking to impress others with fancy stuff.
I'm looking forward to it.

Yeah I liked it there, Charleston was really nice to visit. Good you’ll have some friends around. I’m sure you will find a boat for your needs. I understand about retirement, and you deserve it. I have relatives in NC but have not been there in 40 yrs. My wife needs to finish off visiting all 50 states and the Carolinas are the last besides Alaska. So need to plan a visit sometime in the future.

Jwid Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO

HeyFF, water level looks like it is up for a change. 11 fish that size is axgood day. Smallies fight twice their weight class.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Jwid wrote:

HeyFF, water level looks like it is up for a change. 11 fish that size is axgood day. Smallies fight twice their weight class.

Thanks Jwid, yeah they are fun to catch, especially on a lighter rod. Got them all on my "finesse rod " which is just a medium /fast Spinning rod with 8lb test. I thought every one was bigger than they turned out to be. I'll be back to look for the big ones sooner or later. They start the year at full level, and depending on rainfall amounts, let some out to maintain river levels.