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Good job, Erik!

Good job, Gnarf!!

Way to go, Mike!

Welcome aboard Jeff!

Ron, Riverside Motel and Marina in Manistee is a great choice. It's close to the pierheads, has slips, and isn't priced out of this world. Insta Launch Campground/Marina has a decent tackle shop, too.. I will be in Manistee (barring any future issues) that following weekend and I'd be more than happy to help put you onto some fish. Just give me a shout on 68 or if you'd like, I will PM you my cell number. Best of luck with the new boat and your adventure!!

Sweet job, Mark!!

Great job, Tim!!

That's awesome Eric!! Way to go!!

Thanks for the hand and the nice words, Mike!! We'll definitely be in touch! So far we love her! Still a work in progress to get it completely rigged the way I want her, but at least she's fishable now. That's cool, Jeff! He called me last night and left me a voice mail.. We're playing phone tag. It was funny the way he cringed when we said we were going to be fishing with it. He said he wouldn't even let the wife or kids fish off the back of it. "That's what land is for" LMAO He said that he wanted to get a charter for the wife and kids this year and I told him I'd be more than happy to take them out after I got it all rigged.. We'll see if that happens.. I don't think he can take the blood on the deck!! LMAO I'm going to try to post a couple pics of her showing somewhat of the way she's rigged so far.. Nothing too special yet.. A pair of Big Jon Tournament series and a pair of Cisco triple holders all in Traxstech track for the quick change... Looking to add a pair of Traxstech trees.. Now for my little dilema.. I have a Cisco 8 rod rocket launcher currently. It won't fit on the radar arch due to the radar. I am considering cutting it in half and mounting half on each side of the radar. Problem is, it's so high I will have to be on my tiptoes (I'm 6' 2") to barely reach the rods.. Should I roll with this or should I find someone to fab me a custom underslung rocket launcher and sell the Cisco??

After two trips it's looking like I'm burning 20-25 gallons per trip... 34 Sea Ray Express with twin 350 hp 454's...

Good job Jim!!

Way to go Nick!

Went 3 for 6 in the rain this morning. All kings. 14.2, 11.8, and 8.2 lbs on the handheld scale. 170-220 fow straight out with riggers 110 and 130 down.. Strictly a spoon bite this morning. Couldn't get a flasher and fly to go at all. Warrior UV Brittany was the hottest taking 3 rips 130 down. One boxed on a Warrior Mag Weasel on a 13 color LC (biggest fish). 2 rips on a PP Deeper diver set on 1 245 back with a Warrior UV Tequila Sunrise. All in all a good break in of the new boat. Didn't feel like getting beat up tonight but we're going to try it again in the morning.

Nice job, Jon!! Looks great!

Welcome aboard Heidi!

Great job, Terry!!

Thanks Jon!! I have a 2 week stretch after this upcoming weekend that I wont be able to fish so I'm gonna get it taken care of. I have a great feeling about this season! It's gonna be AWESOME!!!

Went out for a very short trip Sunday evening just to check equipment and see how the new ride trolled. We were fishing blind due to a transducer issue but did manage to hook up on one fish. That came on a rigger 130 down with a Warrior Cop Car (I believe) super glow. A nice king about 10 lbs or so, that came unbuttoned at the back of the boat. Temp at the ball was a whopping 39 degrees. According to my chartplotter, I believe I was in about 150-175 fow right on the shelf as I was hitting some of my old waypoints..

Great job, Kevin! Thanks for the report!

Thanks for the report Matt!!

Well, the shakedown ride in our new to us 34 Sea Ray express from Grand Haven to Manistee went off great Saturday. I have to say I was plesantly surprised at the fuel economy that I had. I'm estimating that I burned about 75-80 gallons, cruising at 25 mph for the run. I did come up with one issue, that could end up being a costly one I'm afraid. Sunday evening after a short shakedown fishing trip, I discovered about a half cup of tranny fluid in the bilge under the port transmission. I have yet to figure out where it's coming from though, and looks like I'm going to need to have a mechanic look at it. The boat is 80% rigged.. We were fishing blind due to a transducer issue but did manage to hook up once in two hours, then losing a nice estimated 10 lb king right at the back of the boat. Still need to add more rod holders and get my rocket launcher modified to work on the radar arch. I'll post pics as soon as she's done. All in all we're VERY happy with the new boat and looking forward to being back on it this coming weekend! If you're in Manistee, give us a shout.. The current name of the boat is Knapptime... (soon to be changed.. LOL)

Welcome aboard, Bobby!!! Glad to see you made it over here!! All of the fun and none of the drama here, brother! This is a great bunch of guys!

Tom, I'm running a cheaper Standard Horizon and the cheaper 8 ft Shakespeare antenna and haven't had a lick of issues with it. Very clear and have no problem getting out 10 + miles..

The current name on it is Knapptime... Gotsta change it... LOL Stop on by! We're gonna try to be up every weekend if possible and if my work schedule doesn't change... *praying HARD*