danbouck Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 We started out late leaving Cambridge at 6:30 friday night heading down to Long Point. James' Dog was ready to go and it was a beautiful drive on the way down. Notice the colour of my skin here and compare later We got to the dock and loaded everything up in the boat. Every year we take the boat to Port Rowan and dock there for the night with my dad in his boat. When we arrived late I noticed that he wasn't there yet. I was a little worried because he just put a new cam, high rise intake and 650 holley double pumper carb on the 350 in his boat. I called him up and sure enough he's stranded on the lake in front of Turkey Point and can't get the engine started (he drives it from Port Dover to Port Rowan). He wants me to come and tow him in (he's got a 26' bayliner that's 10,000lbs, it's dark, and 10 miles away), so the coast guard is called in. I am pretty sure that my 16.5' with a 50HP would not tow him in. It sounds to me like the timing was off so I tell him to leave it for a bit and try and start it when it's cold. Now i don't hear from him for a bit but the coast guard was called off so he must have got it running. Sure enough in he comes like a bat outta hell 1 hour later. After that we shared a few wobbly pops before heading to bed for the night. These were the sleeping quarters for the night. It was such a beautiful night we left the back cover off. Next morning we were up when the sun peeked up and were about to experience the worst opening day fishing ever. We went to are usual first spot and caught 2 smallies pretty quick. One goes back and one in the livewell. We keep fishing but got NOTHING! Last year we caught about 30 in half an hour. We moved to a different spot and James got a good one on. It jumped once, then twice and spit the hook, This was a sign of how are day was gonna go. I was upset because I took Friday off work replacing trebles and sharpening hooks. We ended up catching a few rock bass there but that was it. He decided to troll for a bit to see if that will get some in the boat. About 5 minutes in with my firetiger J-11 and get a good one. It's fighting good and jumped once, then twice and spit the hook. That was followed by me sitting down and muttering curse words under my breath. We trolled for about two hours and got a few perch, WGSF and one more smallie. This was the only size we caught today. As we were gonna head in for lunch my dad calls me "Can you tow me in" The belt for the alternator and water pump broke. We go over and assess the situation. I tell him that his 350 will make it to shore but just make it fast. Off he went as I followed him in. He made it just fine without overheating. We call around for a belt but they want a number off the waterpump, there isn't one. Apparently there are 22 different belts for it We call my cousin Gary and say "how many different belts for a 350 do you have laying around" his reply was " I don't know about 20" 1 hour later she's up and running again. After a bite to eat we go back out and end up with a couple more rockies and then started trolling again. We had two more smallies spit the hooks on us. We had as many hooks spit out today then I have in my entire life put together. It was about 3:30 and time to go in to see the weigh in. The winning smallie was just over 5lbs. It was a slow day for most people out there. One of my uncles came over to tell me he caught his limit in an hour in the one spot we decided not to go. I will try there next time Today I am in pain because I forgot the suncreen at home and I mean PAIN At the end it was still great. Had some good times, Shared some experiences and we will be back out in a couple days. I hope everyone had a good opener and got to enjoy the beautiful day. Dan Bouck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Good report, thanks... Ouch! with the sunburn, looks like ya might glow in the dark... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Good report, thanks... Ouch! with the sunburn, looks like ya might glow in the dark... I was thinking the same thing... BTW, captin, where was your team sign? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted June 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I was thinking the same thing... BTW, captin, where was your team sign? I had one in each part of the boat but refused to use it for a 12" bass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 I had one in each part of the boat but refused to use it for a 12" bass Ah just messing with ya. I'm sure somone on our team go a good one this weekend for our team (not me though). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 At least you got out fishing... btw.. it helps to have your eyes open while driving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted June 28, 2009 Report Share Posted June 28, 2009 Dan, I have that same shirt! Atleast the dog had a good time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Great report and pics Dan Glad your Dad made it in.... Nice looking bass btw Thanks for sharing Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted June 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 Update: My face is still burnt hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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