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How a charter captain ruined my life:)


Freshtrax

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It all started one fateful summer day 3 years ago . We met him at the docks bright and early for my first ever taste of lake ont. Fishing.

 

We motored out

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It was a slow start and I was wary of our witty captain

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But soon the action started

 

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And soon our arms were sore and we were begging to quit :)

 

 

 

 

But our captain would not let us stop until we had double digits of fish for our morning charter

 

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This was the genesis of my obsession

 

Over the next few years I used many coping mechanisms such as buying my first boat, only just big enough to get out on lake O on the finest of days.

 

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Hitched rides with buddies

 

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But but there was only one solution to spiral of obsession

 

 

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This was taken the day I dragged her home, she now sits tuned up , lower unit gone through, waxed and washed with a 15 hp kicker and a new mooring cover ready to go, as soon as work and weather cooperate

 

I would like to give some big thanks to a few members for helping me along the way

 

Fisherpete Thanks for the trips out and aiding in my addiction as well as the great deals on many rods reels rod holders ect.

 

Pikeslayer for the trips out , and teaching me a bunch.

 

And all others that have sold me stuff to get her rigged.

 

 

Now to catch a fish and name her.

 

Tight lines.

 

I have a feeling this is only the beginning,

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Freshtrax, you have it bad. There isn't any rehab or prescribed meds that will save you now. Where you not warned that Great Lake fishing is incurable? Oh the tragedy of another lost young soul to longline trolling. You might as well get over here to Erie and start pulling harnesses for the average 10 pound Pickerel. I am really sorry to hear about this, I really am.

 

Nice barge by the way.

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LO Addicts everywhere :) been addicted since 2010 and got there pretty much the same way too. Congrats on the new ride,a bluezoner special with lots of room for rods - sweet. Pikeslayer talk you into the sub troll too? Look forward to this years reports - now if mother nature will just start to play a little bit better- a week or two of some consistent warm temps and mild West winds :good:

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First - I blame Joe for my trolling addiction/obsession. It all started with an 11.5 pound walleye one fall, many years ago. LOL! It also created a friendship for life. A win win I'd say.

 

Second - We need more pictures of the new ride! Looks great! You're in good company with all of us addicts here. ;)

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Awesome !!! Yes you have it bad too !!!! I have been fishing Lake Ontario for over 30yrs !!!! It is the drug for sure !!!!! I was first mate and co-captain on a charter boat for years !!!!!! It's very addicting and it will only get worse !!!! Lol ....good luck !!!! And we are waiting for the first fish-porn pics and reports !!!!! The sound if that drag screaming on a 25lb king going southbound when you are going northbound is incredible !!! Whoooooooooo hoooooooo !!!!!!! :)))))

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Hope the new ride and gear see plenty of Tyee filled action in the years to come! I've only been doing the Lake O thing the past two years, it's a blast, and so close - perfect for weekday evenings after a day of work.

 

How about "The Tyee-tanic" LOL! Ok, not my best idea...

 

Cheers

Pete

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Thanks for all the kind words guys. I'm not going to name her until I fish her a time to two but I have a few in mind. I have to work Saturday but I think I'm going to take wednesday off and tow her to hamilton for the maiden voyage. Never loaded a boat this large on a trailer . It's a keel roller trailer with roller bunks. Any tips?

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Main tip.. do NOT undo that strap hook! Back it to waters edge with transom straps off, then loosen the winch strap to give no more than a foot of slack (so the boat can float off the post) and then make sure the winch is back in the locked postion before moving back into the water until she floats up off the rollers.

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I think it should have read- "How a charter captain 'enriched' my life"

 

Looks like a lot of good times coming up out on the big lake, you only live once.

I was thinking the same thing lol

 

As for launching, dont put the trailer too far in the water when loading the boat back on. Thats the #1 mistake I see people make at the boat launch. Getting her in the water shouldnt be too bad, but listen to Waynes advice for sure!

 

Good luck, have fun!

 

S.

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