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Funny I would have to say this to a moderator, but take it to PM's. We don't need a fun thread locked due to a disagreement.

Everyone knows that cops don't drink SOFT drinks... Just kidding.

Roy is SUCH a know it all. However he is correct.

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04 Stratos 285 ProXL 04 175 Yamaha HPDI Listed 2/1/13P 25 SS prop, 6" jackplate, MinnKota Fortrex 80#, Humminbird 998 combo, Hamby's, trailer has brakes. One owner bought off the showroom floor in 2005. Shop kept and has approx 150 hours 16,700 A very quick search yielded this example

Bass Boat central : http://www.bassboatcentral.com/boats4sale.htm Craigslist Boat Trader Google is your friend for that type of search.

What outboard does it have? For 16 k you can get a heck of a nice boat in the states, just saying...

What the %^*%@#%(Q@&^_#*)(^@*(%_P are you talking about you &_*(&&%^&& offspring of a *^#)Q#^)Q&+_$! Have you no idea that a fishfinder is the evolution of a flasher??

My compliments sir!

Try CAA they sell discounted tickets I believe

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My favorite: "Green trout" coined by Garry2r's My least favorite: "I enjoyed myself". Usually said on the return from yet another skunking.

Well, it appears that Old Ironmaker isn't up to telling the story, so here goes: Old Ironmaker and I had arranged to hook up for perch last Saturday. We met at the appointed time in the appointed place, got introductions out of the way, transferred rods and tackle into his boat, and down the road we went. Destination Port Burwell. Upon arrival it was scene out of traffic nightmares...in the space used for 6 truck and trailer combo's there was 20, we get lined up to launch, enquire about minnows, none to be had. Well shucks we can't launch without bait, made inquiries and found that there were minnows available just down the road. So off the Port Stanley we go. The launch at Port stanley was amazing! Ten bucks to launch, and they have a young fellow to help with your bow lines, hold your boat, whatever needs to be done. We were very impressed by the service here. Minnows were 5 bucks a scoop and quite a few in a scoop as well. Down the river we go to the perching grounds. Two clusters of boat to choose from , we get to a respectful distance and anchor. While fishing for perch, (they were on smoulder but we did OK), it happens. The anchor rope wrapped around the locking latch and released the seat base. Base of the seat comes out, I fall backwards and perform a less than graceful backwards cannonball into the SIXTY TWO degree water. I can only imagine the look on my face as I tumbled over the edge of the boat. I felt my sunglasses slip of my face and start the downward journey to the bottom of erie. Made a feeble attempt to grab them, but missed due to the fact that I was more concerned with getting to the surface than saving my glasses. Make it to the surface, grab the gunnel and there was a conversation regarding getting back in boat, made my way to the back of the boat and climbed up the boarding ladder. Handy things i tell ya! Offers to return to shore are made, declined, squeeze out the water in my shirts and return to fishing. The ensuing conversation included a reference to this story, as I told Old Ironmaker about it and now, as a result, Norm can see turnabout comes to those that wait. I still feel bad about what I did to you Norm, it was absolute foolish design on my part that put overboard. If this case it was a simple error in tie-off of the anchor rope. All's well that ends well, as they say. Old Ironmaker, I am happy to share a boat with you again anytime. However I will be checking the rigging.

Following tradition, I will allow the boat owner tell the story from his perspective. Makes rebuttal that much more sweet.

Very interesting video. http://vimeo.com/22031635

Don't be so cheap and buy the red hooks....They are made of stronger steel and will last longer. I am a firm believer in spending my money once.

Ya know, if you still had the Allison...I don't fit the criteria, but you are welcome to join me in my neck of the woods anytime.

Nice rig! You may want to move the trailer licence plate over, the cops may ticket you for a plate not being visible as the motor is "blocking"it.

As far as I'm concerned there are NO pickereyes in Lake Erie or the Grand.

Include any identifying numbers, hull id number, serial number of the motor, etc.

Do NOT miss the Cabot trail. Actually what you need is more time. Enjoy your trip!

Yes, makes you think....All the wonderful sounds of nature are animals and bugs trying desperately to get fed or laid...

I could consider it, however I have a job interview tomorrow. Raincheck?

Just invite someone along, then you won't have to worry.