What a first day on Crescent

Crappie Queen and I started out on Crescent lake at the city ramp around 7:30 this morning. Winds were just about calm and I was excited to get started. We motored about 5 miles to our place of choice and began setting up. I got Eileen all set and was working on getting my rods set up when I looked back in Eileen's direction and noticed water coming up out of the floor drain. Well that started the scramble around the boat and I figured we had less than 10 minutes before we were going to sink. I turned on the bilge pump and it ran for less than one minute and quit. Long story short we managed to get control of things and slowly motored back to the ramp. When I finally figure what had happened I found the cap on the pump for the aerator for the live well had come off and let the water come rushing in. I could tell you this was a pretty good scare. My boat is at the shop getting two new pumps installed. needless to say no fish were caught today by us. Hope to have better luck next time.

Get all the kinks worked out before you open the gates up at Dunns Creek...It will get better!!

Thank God you guys made it back safely:angel:

Reminds me when Countrytime and me like to went down in Dead Lake

Wow Vic, close call ......
Glad everything worked out ......
Don't forget to take camera, lots of pics of them slabs etc ........

Glad it wasn't any worse. Looking forward to your pics.

VIC,SORRY FOR BAD DAY,WELL TOMORROW IS A NEW DAY,MAY U AND EILEEN HAVE A GREAT DAY TOMORROW,HOPE YOUR CAMERA WORKS OK

shake it off.......get on with your vacation!:banghead

Glad all ended well.

We've all had those moments at one time or another. Those days become the ones you learn most from over the years, but is a great day anytime no one gets injured. There will always be another day to fish.

(Took me a long time to learn that and putting myself in some really stupid situations, but glad I have that wisdom at a relatively young age)

Well you made it back to the dock safe and sound so that's good. If you would have gone out and pulled 2 limits on the first day it would have been nice, but it wouldn't have been an adventure. You will never forget that adventure, so now on with the boring fishing trip, good luck !! JC

Glad you all made it in safely. THEY'RE BACK!

Good to hear you are back to the dock safe and sound. you guys staying in Crescent City ? RR

I will have to put that one on my list. If your on the water often enough stuff will happen. The important thing is being able to figure it out QUICK and have a solution before things get worse. I'm very glad you and the Crappie Queen are OK. Nice to see you guys back in Town.

Whew! Close call Vic! Same thing happened to Tommy at Oconee a few weeks back...Both livewell pump necks cracked and dry rotted! Flooded to boat!..Thank goodness he hadn't left the ramp yet! Ya'll have fun..be safe..We were suppose to be there now but postponed due to report! Hope they turn on for ya! I'm headed to Arkansas to kill Greenheads!

It has happened to us all. Just glad y'all were safe. Get the boat fixed, line changed, reels cleaned/oiled, and baits ready as the bite starts Monday.

Things can only look up from here, you & yours catch a bunch!!

Glad all ended well! Will be watching for your catching reports! :ThumbsUp

Sorry to hear about your first trip troubles but I'm glad ya'll made it back in safe.

1st............Glad you two made it down safely.

2...............Glad you only had a minor set back and still safe.

3...............Glad to hear it wasn't something along the lines of " Forgot to put in the boat plug"

4.............Whats with all the drama, gezzz you retired guys are suppose to be all chillin.

5............. You havent been hanging out with TNT lately right? lol (J/k Tim)

:) Talk with ya Friday.

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Originally Posted by RiceRocket

Good to hear you are back to the dock safe and sound. you guys staying in Crescent City ? RR

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Yes we are at Crescent estates, thanks.

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Originally Posted by Danbo

It has happened to us all. Just glad y'all were safe. Get the boat fixed, line changed, reels cleaned/oiled, and baits ready as the bite starts Monday.

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I hope your right Danbo, are you going to be here next week? Looks like we may not fish until next week with the wind reports.

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Originally Posted by Anchor Man

I hope your right Danbo, are you going to be here next week? Looks like we may not fish until next week with the wind reports.

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Be there Monday around lunch. We are staying at Lake Crescent Resort.

All I can say is OMG glad both ok.

This weekend looks like narrow, back creek hide from the wind fishing weekend for sure. Steady 25's plus gusts Saturday:yikes:bash:yikes:bashnonono

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Originally Posted by huntinslabs

This weekend looks like narrow, back creek hide from the wind fishing weekend for sure. Steady 25's plus gusts Saturday:yikes:bash:yikes:bashnonono

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I hear ya Mike, called it off this morning because the wind is blowing around 15 at 5:am.

Sorry for the wind conditions Vic, but we been battling them all Fall...weirdest year I've ever seen......hot weather and winds.....If anyone goes out this weekend be extra Careful....high winds predicted!!:banghead Might be a good weekend to stay home and hang Christmas lights....:Rofl

Yep, high winds again this weekend........Mike my be right, stay home....hang Christmas li............na i'm goin feesin.........

soooo glad all ended well.

Vic, glad you didn't swamp and everything turned out OK. Pick your days and stay safe.

Thank God Vic that you guys are OK. Hope to see you after the Christmas holidays. By that time you should have them located for me. Ha! Ha! Enjoy the time.

Vic yall caught any fish yet? Haven't any reports.

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Originally Posted by Yelim

Vic yall caught any fish yet? Haven't any reports.

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Hi Yelim, yes we caught a few yesterday in the river and today a few more. We haven't fished Crescent yet , the winds too much to try and go here.

Sure glad it was not to serious. It made me check my pumps on my boat when I read this. Now get out there and catch some slabs!!!!!!!

Hadn't heard so thought you may still be having boat trouble. Glad you are getting out.

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Hi Yelim, yes we caught a few yesterday in the river and today a few more. We haven't fished Crescent yet , the winds too much to try and go here.

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That makes me feel good that I am not the only one who gets a boat flooded.