Opening Day in Saskatchewan

[holdfast]

I wanted to test the Picture thing here so I added some photos that might be interesting at my trailer in Big river Saskatchewan.

 

 

Thanks to Cliff he gave me the Idea for an outboard Mount. I just added Bicycle wheels so I can move my Honda as she is quite heavy

 

 

Not so bad moving it from my garage to the truck at my house in North Battleford. Hope the engine works as when I layed it on the ground she leaked oil

 

 

My portable fire pit worked out well. All my projects didnt cost me a dime as everything I used was salvaged from the Dump. I actually found a grill which I put on top and had some hamburgers.

 

 

This is probably my favorite Project. I found some plans on the Internet and decided to Build an Adirondack Chair and Table. Not doing too much woodworking since High school, once I got started I was hooked. You can also see the shelves that i had built

 

 

Not sure what these Items were. Maybe for shoes, but I thought it would make a good Fishing rod rack. Just needed some spray paint and a drill.

 

 

My stereo stand that I made for my old stereo. I got a good deal on Polk tower speakers and thought why not have a stereo with my cassettes and LPs that are tucked away at home. At the trailer on the porch in the little room the sound is awesome. I dont feel bad as the rednecks up the road has their country tunes blairing. I aint complaining, Neither is my wife, she would rather stay at home. Fine with me.

 

Now what Ive been waiting for all year. Fishing. The boat is ready. lets hope the motor is good.

 

 

But first I want to see how I can take a picture alone in case I catch a fish. Thanks to an OFC thread, I actually found a way. seems to work on the Bow. Ill do a test on the water later.

 

 

Motor started like a Honda, just as if I had it out the Day before. Decided to troll but only one small Jack. But the sights were great and everything seems to be working fine. But a big Bummer. I only realized after I put the boat in the water that I forgot my fishfinder at home. Felt really blind as I didnt know the depths I was fishing.

 

 

There's a Rat on Board, Wonder if I should use her for Bait. Ill tell the wife, an Eagle grabbed her.

 

Must of heard me.

 

 

Well no fish caught, but I guess I better be quicker and not panic as this test photo shows. seems I barely had time to set the camera and pose.

No real fish caught, but I got some good Int by some of the Locals on where to find monster pike. Opening Day was a good test run for the fishing season at least

Edited May 22, 2008 by holdfast

[Musky or Specks]

Thanks. I like the woodwork you did, What kind of wood did you use it has an interesting variation between the colours of the grain.

[Tarzan's Jane]

lol...got me with the rat. Nice work on the chairs and table. LP's...wow...you are old hahaha

[SlowPoke]

This is your best post ever! Good to see you out fishing and hope you have better luck next time.

-Brian

[steve_paul]

Nice report Holdfast, great job on the projects.

 

I would suggest though from the last pic some more fibre in your diet. Thanks for the report from Sask.

[Victor]

Thanks for sharing! You'll have better luck next time

[bpsbassman]

A great read to start out the morning.

Thanks

[ccmtcanada]

Great report! Glad I could help as far as the motor stand was concerned....great addition having those big wheels on it! Love the test pic....maybe Terry can photoshop a pic in there for you....LOL.

[mattyk]

thanks for the report.

[Greencoachdog]

Great report and pics!!!

 

Remember the depthfinder next time, I hate fishin' blind too.

 

Very nice place you have there in Sask!

[ehg]

Nice post! Was under the impression that it was more barren and Arctic like up that way.

We haven't had t-shirt and shorts weather down in S. Ontario yet.

Nice work on the hobbies.

 

ehg

[Guest Johnny Bass]

Good to hear you got some fishing in after all that hard work. Some pretty impressive woodwork. I thought you were meditating or something in that last pic.lol

[Billy Bob]

NICE man cave set up. And yes keep the women away as they will jinx the fishing