Handlebarz Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Rizzo I know it's rough out there this time of year with the top up that's why we just trolled. I like to call it hardcore pansy musky fishing. This was the first time I used the top in three seasons I do love it and would not buy another boat without it. Thanks Mike good luck to you this week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 If it wasn't for the top and the nose cover we would have been swamped a few times as waves actually crashed over the bow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I've run the bimini or full top almost every time out this year and I've logged almost 150 hours on the motor. It's a lot easier to stay cool than to get cool, likewise for warmth. My new boat has so many top options that it's no longer a nuisance; - full open with top stored flat and out of the way (this required a $30 modification) - bimini - bimini + windshield extension - bimini + windshield extension + side windows - bimini + windshield extension + side windows + rear drop curtain - bimini + windshield extension + side windows + full camper back It's probably not exaggerating to say that the top options have doubled my time on the water on several occasions. I considered getting a buddy heater but I don't think I need it now; although, Mike could wear his shorts. LOL I'll be the pansy out there on Dec. 15th (unless I'm in New Brunswick again) and back at it in March for salmon. Who's coming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Awesome stuff, Mike!!!! Way to close her out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshS Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Nice to see a musky report. I was gonna get out there for one last shot last weekend but never did it. Good for you on getting out there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K_F Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 awesome report, looks like youve got the pattern dialed out there....thanks for posting this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Pete I forgot about all those waves yes we did eat a few of them I love the front cover It sure keeps a majority of the water out of the boat. Frankie thanks it was a great day with Pete. Joshs thanks there is still time for the last kick at the can. KF Thanks yes I did have a pattern figured out I am just glad the musky hold to the same program year after year it makes things easier when they cooperate. Slowpoke if you're hinting that I need to change the title of this thread I can do that and start a new closer thread next Sunday. My only problem is I will need a chauffeur pick up at my house Saturday morning My truck will be gone for a brake job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 What a fun report, awesome Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I may be heading back down to Lake St.Clair on Thursday for the new moon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 I might be sick cough cough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 LOL Mike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Thanks Joey you know with Pete it's always fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Slowpoke if you're hinting that I need to change the title of this thread I can do that and start a new closer thread next Sunday. My only problem is I will need a chauffeur pick up at my house Saturday morning My truck will be gone for a brake job "Musky Closer Pre-Fish" If I'm going, picking you up is not a problem. Maybe I'll put in a cake order too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Sounds good to me but you know you have to place the order yourself do I don't mess it up heck it will be the last with her old oven as the new one comes Saturday when I'm out fishing. How did my closer turn into maybe two more trips??? Not sure but I like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Something about.. "the older you get, the wiser you get"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 (edited) Lol Wayne Now thats hardcore Nancy Muskie fishing Edited December 11, 2012 by Mike P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outllaw Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 2 of them for me. mike can wear shorts. under 70 its long johns fer me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Tomorrow is looking so gooood!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Nice to see you boyz ended with a bang Mike and Pete. I failed to get out one last time since being down your way. The weather just wasn't favorable on the weekends I could get out. Still had a great season overall though. Cheers, Ron..... Pete, looking for a partner Thursday??? Nah just kidding, tough to make a one day trip on a weekend let alone on a weekday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Ron if you change your mind we will be at belle river dock at daybreak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Ron if you change your mind we will be at belle river dock at daybreak Daybreak? LOL Don't hold your breath!! Ron, you're welcome to join us and meet me in London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Brian I was talking about tomorrow but yes Saturday is still a go heck depending on tomorrow I might need to take Friday off also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) In all the years I have loved my wife, this is the first time she has put her foot down. As Terri put it..... "Your gonna send that whole web site into shock..... (cause Ronnie couldn't go)....." Geesh, you think you know someone after being married to her for 24 yrs..... what a "ahem" sweetheart...... Not so cheerful, Ron... Edited December 12, 2012 by Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 LOL that's what you get for ASKING first you would think after 24 years you would know better. Just think you could have been down here landing the third musky of the day before she knew you were missing and then when she did call you would not get the call as we all know cell phones don't work on the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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