muskybob

If you can't find the Black's, try the DuBro's, they're almost identical and work just as good.

looks like i woke the sleeping giant

Not really, I'm all bark and no bite.

Fantastic job Paul & Lou. That ought to stay at the top for quite a while.

Holy cow!!! That must have been a riot trying to bring in that double. How long did it take?

Atta way to go Tom. Did you enter the 25# in the LOC? Nice fish.

Looks like I'll be a saltwater fisherman now, as I'll be in S.E. PA, near the Delaware and Chesapeke Bays.

Dang, we're gonna miss you up here. Keep in touch here and send me a PM if you ever get tired of catching those big saltwater fish and want to get out for some salmon.

Thanks a lot for the comments guys. Hopefully I'll be up to Oswego tomorrow by 6AM. I'm waiting for a confirmation from my buddy who helped clean her up. I owe him big time. It would have taken me a month to do all the work myself. These ol bones don't move like they used to. We are gonna have to rely on 2 dipsys, a thumper, and a full core because I don't have my riggers mounted yet. I'll be able to see how the gas mileage is after a full day of trolling too.

If you happen to be up there, give a shout and say HI. Give me a lot of room though, I'm still learning how to maneuver this rig.

Having ball breakers like you after my goat is the fun part. Catching fish is a bonus.

is that your new rig or your old boat ,,,,, bob there ant even a rod holder let alone a downrigger ant even a pole in site, man i hope your GF didnt talk ya into pleasure boating maybe lavender with a splash on honeysuckle biege would cover up those manley colors on the outside of the boat dont force me to post a couple pics of a fishing boat ,,heck we dont even use a can we just pee on the deck and let it slosh around till it drains into the bilge , geesh curtins ,porta potty next thing youll be using tiolet paper to avoid wet spots i thought you were a retired street cleaner not a fashion designer .. been nice knowing ya bud enjoy the new ride .....jealousy rules Ray K.

You'll see all those things and more when I win the OSWEGO PRO AM. I'll take pics if you're too afraid to enter.

MB - looks sweeeeeeet! DAN

Thanks Dan, she purrs like a kitten and drinks like a sparrow. I'm glad I made the drive from NY to IL for her. It was well worth it.

"My girl friend is making privacy curtains for the cuddy cabin" Hey, I thought this was a fishing boat you bought? :shock:

She refuses to use the coffee can.

Here they are:

My fishing buddy and I have been working on her for the past 2 days hooking up the Humminbird, transducer, vhf radio, and cleaning, cleaning, and cleaning. My girlfriiend is making privacy curtains for the cuddy. The ones in there were falling apart.

We took her to a local lake today for the maiden voyage to make sure everything was working OK and I was so excited and nervous I FORGOT THE %@ CAMERA.:evil: She purred along at gps speed of 2.7mph then 36mph @ wot. I'm waiting for my other buddy to finish up on the downrigger board he's making so I can get my riggers mounted. I still have to get pole holders for the sides and back and a bimini w/removable sides and drop curtain.

Thanks for asking. I'll take some pics in the driveway tomorrow and post them.

Hmm, top mouth has some pretty good size teeth, bottom one does not.

Must be one a them there "Chew 'n Gum fish".

Nice catch Al. Nice to see the reports from you and Ryan.

Just brought her back from Illinois. I'm a very happy man. So far she's all I've wanted but it's been a long ride and time to break out the elbow grease. I'll post pics when I get her cleaned up.

I like #2 - Good thinking.

why am i fishing the north end for the derby??????????????? to late i got hotel and dock reserved ,,,,,,,,,,

My $$$ on you Ray, don't give up the ship.

Named after my Mom & Dad who made me an avid fisherman - Lillie & Chester = Li'l Chet

Sorry, I'm leaving tomorrow, staying overnight in Illinois, & picking it up on Friday. I've been getting a day ahead of myself all week. Anticipation. I'm driving my girlfriend nuts.

The bank's got a lot of money. Just ask for it and they give it to you.

Thanks Stan, I pick her up tomorrow. I can't wait. :shock:

I don't need these guys right now, but at one time or another everyone does. It would be nice to have a sticky spot in the forum (maybe This Old Boat) broken down by businesses that provide specific marine repairs. (Hey Blue Eye) HINT HINT

Beauty. That is one big fish. Good job.

Thanks Glen, I can't stop smilin

My search is finally over. I bought a '96 Islander 221 4.3L I/O yesterday. I take delivery on Friday and I couldn't be more excited. I feel like a little kid at Christmas. A most heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone for all the help. Hope to see you all on the water this year.

This boat will probably go cheap. Take a ride and bid: http://centralmich.craigslist.org/boa/328673144.html

More info: http://www.msaa.org/auction_detail.php?ID=138458