Been a while since I posted anything of value. Happy new year to all my iboats friends. The boat is not complete as of yet. I am still waiting on that buddy of mine, who keeps promising the bleacher seats. I'll wait a bit longer, and if no good, I'll decide on another option. The boat is, however, very fishable/usable. I have been enjoying it in freshwater, doing a little flyfishing. My ailing father, upon my visit in December, gave me his flyrod he used when I was a kid. I have used it and I still remember how to do it. I have also had the boat out in the intracoastal. A friend of a friend turned me on to a great snook fishing spot and technique and it has worked without fail every time I go. Yesterday, I was 3 for 5...two of them were slot fish, too(31ish inches). Since I can now legally keep one, I did, and she sure tasted good last night. In addition, I have been restoring an old 3 wheel trike(adult). I sanded completely down, and have used WOG paint tips. It REALLY looks good. Thanks for the private tips WOG and nurseman(aka Mr. Clampett). Still in lots of pieces, but almost time to start reassembling. I think I have some pics on the camera, but haven't loaded yet. See if I can locate. Been enjoying the boat and thought some of us, especially those in the north or those in the middle of grinding or glassing, might enjoy seeing that their labor will pay off.
This photo needs no explanation..Just a couple of old geezers who have been friends for a while, but just met. I heart iboats!
So the above pics were from a couple wks ago when I caught the first few fish in the newly splashed boat. Photobucket was acting up when I first tried this. The next couple of pics are from yesterday after work. Took the boy out to show him what's up and he ended up showing me wazzup!!!
That's a size 11 shoe. Peacock was 17" long, good 3lbs. Fought like a big grouper..down and dirty. Gonna be hard to beat that fish, but I will continue to try. My best of the day was almost as long but less stout.
