sure is quiet on here.

you guys need to get with it get something going here. we are doing fine guys we have everything set up and ready to go or making plastics to cold in the morning ha ha . no I haven't got a new boat yet maybe you guys can help me out we are trying to decide which one to buy there are quite a few I do like just want to find out what you guys like and which is the best one on the market keep in mind I do not like Bass boat you know like Ranger style been thinking about G3 and also lund. will be traveling up north to visit a good friend of mine in a mold maker this season I should say this spring or summer. just got through blacktop in my driveway there was about half of a brand-new boat pricewise think blacktop is more expensive than concrete y'all have a good day now.

You are doing well Bob. I have been making a few baits but mostly have beenbusy with other obligations. Have a great day. Glad you are getting settled in.

Bob


Glad to hear you’re getting acclimated to the New Life.

Had a bit of snow fall here in central WI last night about an 1”, hear they got 3 to 5” up north, Thinking Spring on a Daily Basis. :pray


You can get into a very controversial situation on Boat Selection, depending on ones comfort zone, for myself I prefer a Deep V with a High Freeboard.

The quick change in weather sold me on that, when the calm northern waters turned ugly, and found ourselves booking it back to the dock in some nasty swells, the Deep V cut through them with no problem, :pray

as I turned seeing a Bass Boat nose diving into them, kept an eye on them until they made it back into the Bay, only to hear a "Water Soaked Guy Yell Hell Of a Ride".


Not to discredit Bass Boats they do have advantages over Deep V’s but in the Northern Waters My Comfort Zone is with a minimum 16' Deep V
The rest of the bells and whistles it has is up to $$$$$ you want to invest

billygee :rolleyes:

Boat depends on how you fish really.

If you think black top is high... Price the concrete!

I don't necessarily need spring here, but I would settle for some days that the wind would blow you off the lake.

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Exactly right on both......also some boats are a lot better suited for older folks.......thats why I traded and got one wider and with low decks.....now I am down in the boat instead of up on a deck even with the gunnels.

Got something cooking Bob. Will post pics soon.CF

Thanks guys the problem is locally but I can't find a boat dealer that handles the books that I'm wanting so we are still looking I may have to order one and travel a little bit.

I have not made any attempt to make any plastics yet we are ready to go I just haven't had time to get out there and do anything I will be posting one of these days hopefully when I get all the honey dues done.

Find a SeaArk dealer and take a look at them...the one I have has the same degree hull angle as a Lund and rides great.....its wide enough on the front for side by side fishing seats without being on the edge of the boat or jammed up close together.....built as strong as a tank

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What is your secret? Seems like when you finish the list they already have another list ready for you to do, I just tell Lori "It's on my list of things to do and I'll get to it whenever I can.".....Then I go on and do whatever I was doing after I do her "Honey do" project.:Rofl

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"Showoff!" Where is the photo? Bob likes to see visuals.

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Definitely will try to look them up on the Internet G the pictures that you posted of your boat looks real good.

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in the top picture G is that a live well between the seats or a storage box.

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Mike how far are you from Toledo band.

Mike is a long ways......its 495 miles from me and Mike would be a lot further since he is south east of me in Alabama. Bob thats storage....the live well is in front of the console....you can toss fish in it from those seats.

Bob....you should be too busy getting all nested in down there to worry about how busy this site is. Its the middle of the winter and half of those who make baits can't do it in a freezing room. The other half probably have lawns to mow. Get your move done so you can get back here and show us what you've got!

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Mike is a long ways......its 495 miles from me and Mike would be a lot further since he is south east of me in Alabama. Bob thats storage....the live well is in front of the console....you can toss fish in it from those seats.

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14 miles south of B'ham

You be about 650 miles from the LA camp at toledo bend Mike......Add another 30 miles to that to go to Bobs....680 miles one way for ya

Too far for this old man to drive.

I am heading that way in 12 more days......70 years old and still rolling.

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Bob....you should be too busy getting all nested in down there to worry about how busy this site is. Its the middle of the winter and half of those who make baits can't do it in a freezing room. The other half probably have lawns to mow. Get your move done so you can get back here and show us what you've got!

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you'll have to move to Texas it cooled off a little bit here today it is posted be 74°:biggrin

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when I was moving or driving down here to Texas from Oregon the last two days I drove over 600 miles each day.

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how deep is your boat G I was wondering if it was any deeper than bass tracker boats.

I just got home from Hawaii. Low 80's for daytime, mid-70's at night. Too many Texans in Texas for my blood.

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Yes it is deeper than a Tracker.......Trackers are good boats though....I owned one for 22 years.

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That's very nice! I love the bow!

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I'm glad that you had a good time in Hawaii. are you coming to Toledo band here in February for the get-together would be nice to see you.

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thanks we will keep looking I may have to take a drive-up North to one of the bigger boat dealers most of the guys down here are stuck on one or two brands of boats and most of them were all bass.

Go to Arkansas.....lots of aluminum boat manufactures there all in one area.

Or check with Randy......Tracker 123 on the LA board....he fishes Toledo Bend....He has a new Tracker. But anyway he is from Texas...and now lives in LA.....he knows where all the boat dealers are in your neck of the woods.

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I do not drive that far since my stroke nd 15 days in the hospital for it.

I understand Mike.....get a buddy to go with you and drive sometimes and get out every chance you get....untill then just keep making those awsum lures

I can drive about 45 miles to go fishing. Then i may fish six hours before trying the return trip. I watch a lot of you tube crappie shows.

Keep at it Mike.....fishing is better than therapy

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You said a mouthful there buddy! Give me fishing anyday.

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I will get a hold of him and ask him where good place close by to buy a boat.

There you go......lots of boat dealers in Texas and LA

Skip probably has Randys phone number ....they are buddies.

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okay thanks.