The Redneck Emo
12/7/2008 6:59:00 PMblufin loui
12/7/2008 7:29:00 PMI thought we had it rough. LOL
Man, can't imagine that trip, must have been one to remember. At least you made it in, and lived to fish another day.
Were you entered in the derby by any chance. Tough to make it in by weigh-in under those conditions.
Keep on fishin
Big D
12/7/2008 8:28:00 PMI'm glad you & your wife made it home safe. I was just telling my wife that I wanted a new search light for the bow of the boat for Xmas.
It's stories like yours that drive home the point about being prepared out on the water.
I’ve got couple of questions for you if you have the time and will forgive my intrusion. What size is your main engine? How long does it take you to get from the Corps boat launch up to the pens running on your main engine?
Now, that gas is reasonably priced, I've been thinking about making a run to the pens to see the shore line, get some photos of wildlife and maybe catch a couple of fish. I've got a 115 Yamaha that pushes the boat about 42mph and a Yamaha 8hp kicker. So, worst case scenario, thanks to you and your wife, I now know that it’s possible to make it home on the kicker.
Fair winds & following seas.
Big D
bob
12/7/2008 10:25:00 PMwolverine
12/7/2008 10:54:00 PMblufin loui
12/8/2008 10:14:00 AMHey wolverine, I've only put in at Seaton's grove once (several years past), and for me it is a better day boating up from Bridgeport. From Chelan, The drive may be a little less in gas money compared to my boat, but the time is less to fishing the pens by boating up, sceinery is lots better, and I don't need a tribal permit. (just my personal views).
In rough weather (windy) it would be a better ride down from Seaton's, but on those days I usually fish the lower 10miles or so of the lake.
It will be interesting to hear other's comments on the differences.
outdoor chris
12/17/2008 7:38:00 AMWas a real bummer hearing about your mishap, too bad we weren't there that day to give you a hand. But then, you know, there is nothing like a nice romantic, moonlight boat cruise on the water..... a little bit of wine, some cheese and crackers, maybe some venison sausage, or some sushi from fresh caught rainbow trout!!!..........looking at the stars and letting life just slow down as you cruise the lake at a nice leisurely pace!!!
The main reason I put a kicker on my boat was just for that reason, going up R.W. or up lake chelan, its a nice feeling to have that insurance in case of breakdowns.
See you on the water!!!