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[thegrumpyfisherman]

Hi everyone, thought I'd introduce myself. I just joined a few days ago, I'm about 5 or 6 years into this hobby now, and am obsessed.

Here's my boat set-up, works well for inland lakes but I wouldn't dare venture out on Lake Erie in it:

I go all over, but my favorite lakes are Onaping, Temagami, and I also like the Moon River area. I also go to a family cottage on Kasshabog a lot in the Kawarthas. I target fish with teeth mostly, rarely going after Bass.

I have recorded a lot of my catches on video, so many of my trips are on my youtube channel.

I'm still a fishing Newbie, but I'm getting better at it each summer. I have to admit as a guy who started out wading into the rapids on the Grand River with a worm and a weight I've come a long way! I have a couple groups of friends I go with, Nippissing is one such bi-annual trip. Mostly I like going it alone however.

Look forward to participating more and chatting with many of you. I have lots to learn still. The youtube link is in the signature line. Keep in mind some of the videos were done for my kids and friends, so they're a long way off from Bob Izumi quality. I have a GoPro now that I take when I go out, and a pretty good editing program, so they are getting better.

Tony

[Roy]

Welcome aboard Tony. Looking forward to reading of your adventures.

[Joeytier]

Welcome to the board. I just watched a good portion of your Onaping video...very cool.

 

Just a tip though, holding your rod 3/4 up the blank while i a pike is thrashing around on a tight line is a great way to break a rod, and yes, I am speaking from experience

[Rich Clemens]

Welcome aboard Tony. I'll have to check out some of these "toothy" videos.

[thegrumpyfisherman]

Welcome to the board. I just watched a good portion of your Onaping video...very cool.

 

Just a tip though, holding your rod 3/4 up the blank while i a pike is thrashing around on a tight line is a great way to break a rod, and yes, I am speaking from experience

 

lol Thanks Joey. I got yelled at quit a bit for hook setting technique on the Bass trip the other day as well, got some work to do in that dept for sure appreciate the advice.

[Musky or Specks]

Welcome

[jbailey]

Welcome! look forward to seeing some of your vids.

[Tim Mills]

I watched a couple of your video s recently. Nice work.

[aplumma]

Welcome to the board we are glad to see you here Tony.

 

 

 

Art

[Will-Fish]

Welcome to the board. I am pretty new too. Nice boat. Can you share some info on your legend boat. Looking to get one myself.

Thanks

[thegrumpyfisherman]

Welcome to the board. I am pretty new too. Nice boat. Can you share some info on your legend boat. Looking to get one myself.

Thanks

 

Sure Will and thanks! It's a two year old ProSport 14 footer I bought new. It of course has an aerated live well, 25 hp 4-stroke Electric Start, the driver swivel seat was custom installed, and I added the following toys to it:

 

Lowrance Elite 7 HDI fishfinder

Minn Kota Powerdrive V2 trolling motor with a power series deep cycle 185 battery

Canon Downrigger

Deckhand 40 power anchor winch with 25 lb anchor

2 additional Scotty Rod holders

2 dock bumpers

driver-side mounted cup holder

 

Best money I ever wasted! In hind sight if you're thinking of a boat similar, I should just point out you will be a bit limited with this one as to where is safe to venture out. It handle 1-3 foot waves not too bad, but any more than that I wouldn't go there. I'm actually thinking of upgrading to a Nitro Z-7 next year so who knows it may show up in the for sale section this winter

 

Tony

Edited July 29, 2014 by thegrumpyfisherman

[misfish]

Welcome Tony and nice set up with the boat. Nice and clean and looks roomy. As in, your not tripping over things.

[AdamS]

Welcome, nice boat and thats a great line "Best money I ever wasted" lol