Senior that knows nothing: I’m a 66 yo vet that has never learned the sport of fishing or boating west of the cascades. I got a 15’ Lowescraft two summers ago and have never moved it...

Shutterhpy Loc: Bow WA

I’m a 66 yo vet that has never learned the sport of fishing or boating west of the cascades. I got a 15’ Lowescraft two summers ago and have never moved it from the place I parked it. I’d love to find someone that could spare some time to mentor me and go over the boat to ensure its safety and ensure it is ready to run.

I live about 2 miles west of the Skagit Casino for reference. I’m also retired so available most any time. TIA

Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware

I would love to help you but that's one long commute from here. We do have quite a few people in WA though. Good luck and welcome

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Shutterhpy wrote:

I’m a 66 yo vet that has never learned the sport of fishing or boating west of the cascades. I got a 15’ Lowescraft two summers ago and have never moved it from the place I parked it. I’d love to find someone that could spare some time to mentor me and go over the boat to ensure its safety and ensure it is ready to run.

I live about 2 miles west of the Skagit Casino for reference. I’m also retired so available most any time. TIA

Welcome to the stage Shutter. Here is the name of another user that post he is from your area. You may want to try and send him a PM for some info on your request.

Chili Mac (all from/all to)
Registration: Dec 25, 22
Location: Bow Washington
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kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ

Do you have a USPS United States Power Squadron branch anywhere out there. I'll bet someone from there would help you if you don't locate any of the Stagers.

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

Shutterhpy wrote:

I’m a 66 yo vet that has never learned the sport of fishing or boating west of the cascades. I got a 15’ Lowescraft two summers ago and have never moved it from the place I parked it. I’d love to find someone that could spare some time to mentor me and go over the boat to ensure its safety and ensure it is ready to run.

I live about 2 miles west of the Skagit Casino for reference. I’m also retired so available most any time. TIA

Do you have a particular target fish? You are not far from Lake Samish (kokanee destination) You might contact Jeep as he fishes there regularly. You are also reasonably close to Cain lake and Lake Whatcom. Both have warm water fish. Whatcom also has kokanee, though much smaller on average than Samish. All the lakes mentioned have large and or smallmouth bass. What kind of fishing did you do east of the mountains? Do you have a motor for the boat and a fish finder?

Shutterhpy Loc: Bow WA

I was a river and stream fisherman on the other side of the mountains. I’m older and more broken down now. That was my reasoning for getting the boat. I’d love to learn to fish Kokanee. Pretty much any trout or salmon would be great. My boat has a 50 hp merc and a 25 hp I believe. 40fp trolling motor,fish finder, live well.

Shutterhpy Loc: Bow WA

Tyvm

Shutterhpy Loc: Bow WA

I don’t know how to pm within this group.

Shutterhpy Loc: Bow WA

Figured it out….

Possum2 Loc: South Mississippi

There is probably a stampede headed to your house, and I'd run too, except you are too far from South Mississippi.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

bapabear wrote:

Do you have a particular target fish? You are not far from Lake Samish (kokanee destination) You might contact Jeep as he fishes there regularly. You are also reasonably close to Cain lake and Lake Whatcom. Both have warm water fish. Whatcom also has kokanee, though much smaller on average than Samish. All the lakes mentioned have large and or smallmouth bass. What kind of fishing did you do east of the mountains? Do you have a motor for the boat and a fish finder?

That might be Jeep1980 baba. There is another user that goes by Jeep.

kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ

Shutterhpy wrote:

I don’t know how to pm within this group.

Got to top and find Private Messages. Click on it. Then "compose new message" You type the persons Stagename and it will bring up that person and a place to write a PM.

Jeep1980 Loc: Bellingham, Wa.

Shutterhpy wrote:

I’m a 66 yo vet that has never learned the sport of fishing or boating west of the cascades. I got a 15’ Lowescraft two summers ago and have never moved it from the place I parked it. I’d love to find someone that could spare some time to mentor me and go over the boat to ensure its safety and ensure it is ready to run.

I live about 2 miles west of the Skagit Casino for reference. I’m also retired so available most any time. TIA

Welcome to the mix.... Go on line and take the invasive species test for Whatcom County so you can get a 10.00 discount for the permit that is required for Lake Samish and Whatcom... Inspection Stations will be opening after opening day for Lake Whatcom on the 27th of this month or you can schedule a inspection of your boat... Is it safe to assume that your boat will start and run on the trailer, batteries are charged, life jackets are on board and its title is up to date... if so I would be glad to meet up with you at the boat ramp at the South end of Lake Samish... Let me know... send me a private message ..

bapabear Loc: Blaine, Washington

plumbob wrote:

That might be Jeep1980 baba. There is another user that goes by Jeep.

You are correct. My laziness in typing showed. I am guilty as charged. Have a great day.

smitty Loc: maine

tyfyswh shuttie
prolly a VFW or legion post out ur way
bet some old vet would like 2 help out a brother in arms