Pangle Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 Hi Everyone This is my first post. Managed to get out on Lake O with my new (to me) rig. Some of you might recognize the boat as I purchased her from a fellow OFC member, Gerritt. I have to say it was a pleasure doing business with him and all the custom work he put into the boat is simply amazing. So, we launched out of whitby at 5:30 am and had this king by 6am. Not a bad start for the maiden voyage! Actually, this fish was a fluke as I was reeling in to check the line and about half way in this guy hammered my spoon. He made some impressive runs and stayed down deep. I'm guessing 20lbs. Now, I normally would give the first fish to my guest but being the first trip I just had to have the honours, lol. 2nd fish came around 9am and weighed in around 17lbs. His first ever salmon! Anyhow, a great day on the water with my new rig and neighbour! Thanks for reading. recap: launch- whitby fow - 80-140 ft down - 50 ft lure - green silver NK, spin doc/fly combo (both on dipsy) speed - 2.6mph
Joey Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 That's awesome for a maiden voyage. You got a great boat there that Gerritt put alot of work into. Congrats on the new ride and the fish
Fisherman Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 Well you can't beat that combo, nice boat and a couple of nice fish to start the day.
Gerritt Posted June 28, 2011 Report Posted June 28, 2011 Awesome Peter!!!! nice to see you got her slimed up!, how did the boat handle for you? any issues? nice wide and stable platform to fish from I have been waiting for this post from you! One word of advice, on those Salties, use a bit of sponge to prevent scratching the paint up... it will work wonders (just a suggestion) Did you get the sounder and GPS figured out on how to use them? I have changed cell phone providers, so if you have ANY questions at all pm me, and I will provide my new number. Nice looking FISH! G.
JTorra Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Also, you'll get a better grip on that port side rod without all the shiny plastic on there.... Nice first outing! Making mine next week. Edited June 29, 2011 by JTorra
Tarzan's Jane Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Great 1st post....nice fish x2. I too remember Gerritt working on that boat - good for you
fishnsled Posted June 29, 2011 Report Posted June 29, 2011 Great to see your boat found a good home Gerritt. What a great first trip with the "new ride" Peter, nice fish! That boat will give you years of enjoyment. Thanks for the report!!
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