killerbe20

Its been awhile since i have updated this project. There really has not been much to report until now. Lots of work, but not much to report. I have been working on removing the paint from all the detail areas that the sander could not reach. Most of this was removed with Interlux Interstrip and the rest was hand sanded. All the boo boos in the hull have been cleaned up, patched and feathered out smooth. Now just prep work and going to start the barrier coat on Monday and hopefully have the VC-17 on on tuesday.

commitment....that and others telling me i was crazy is all that kept me going! my biggest problem was finding mobile media blasters in my area. There are plenty in michigan and i found one at the Grand Rapids show that i wish i had seen 8 months ago. I do not remember the name of the company though. maybe someone else can help out.

The problem with okumas creeping is the braid or wire line slipping on the spool. I went through this with a few reels until okuma and tuna toms helped me solve my problem. Easy solution is to splice a really short section of mono to your line to attach to the spool. Otherwise you can have a line tie post added to the spool by tuna toms. In all reality, if okuma knows this is a problem they should just add the posts from the factory.

Three real options: 1. Sand it down to the gel coat. Just did this last fall and still working on the project. Least expensive, really just your time. The most labor intensive and it is not fun at all. http://www.greatlakesfisherman.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20095 2. any serious paint stripper such as Interlux Interstrip. I have been using this on area i could not sand. Works really well. Time consuming because you have to wait for it to activate and also messy. 3. Have it soda (or any other media besides sand) blasted. this is probably the best option and most expensive option. If i would, or ever, do it again this is the only way i choose. I did not do this because of cost issues, but it is definitely worth every penny. feel free to contact me with any questions as i am towards the end of the same project

Wire will cut the water a little better and reach a bit more depth. I have never had an issue with sea fleas or cotton wood with my wire. It will cut through any of it at the tip. I personally just love fishing and catching fish on wire. I am retiring my braid divers this year. I think it comes down to personal preference.

I'm not sure about russ, or the rest of the guys for that matter. I use MH 7 foot ugly sticks for my long cores and coppers, only $30 and have been abused for about 6 years still going strong. Okuma and shimano have some nice looking rods that are supposed to be designed for copper/leadcore with stainless guides. Okumas are just a few bucks more than the ugly sticks and the shimanos are a bit more than the okumas.

exactly what i was going to say

http://oakcreek.patch.com/articles/bender-park-boat-launch-shut-down

Just saw a news report stating the Bender Park launch will be closed until May 1st for dredging. Apparently the fire department had to rescue a boater stranded on a sandbar prompting the closure and dredging. That will make a lot of brown trout happy! A couple years ago i read some good spring brown reports on here. Unfortunately I can not recall who wrote the reports. Just a warning if anyone is planning on coming over to fish you will have to launch in Racine, although i do not know if the ramps are even in yet. I'll try to find out today.

talk to tony from Eyefull Custom Rods

extinguishers can also "settle." All the chemical will sit on the bottom and clump together. Be sure to check them periodically. You will be able to tell immediately if it has settled because all the weight will be at the bottom. One way to help avoid this is to mount them sideways instead of upright. The natural rocking of the boat will gently shake the extinguisher and keep it mixed up.

i think i may have gotten his last ones!

I am eliminating my braid divers altogether this year and sticking strictly with wire. i think i only fished my braid divers twice last year and that was playing with slide divers. as far as reels, i am using Okuma Catalinas and love them, but i am fishing almost everyday. If i wasn't doing what i do, some convectors would be perfect to just go out and fish casually. comparing $65 convectors with $170-200 Catalinas or Tekotas is not apples to apples.

here's a picture from last year of a coho on a large red Action Flasher http://www.greatlakesfisherman.com/gallery/files/1/7/5/0/coho_and_flasher.jpg' alt='coho_and_flasher.jpg'>

action flashers in both sizes, red and orange. dont be afraid to use the larger size flashers with the smaller coho flies either. you would be surprised how well a peanut or 2'' fly behind a big flasher works.

i think they may make a marine version

i agree 100% with russ.

Just basing this off what i have read from others on here..... could this be because of the extremely warm water you guys had last summer? All my short rods extremely over produced my long cores and coppers last year, but we had extremely cold water. my 300ft coppers were hanging in the cabin crying half the year fishing in 30 fow.

exactly what i was saying....it will just come to you!

Vectors! I love them! love their low profile, rod holders, motors, overall design and they are bullet proof. The only problem i have ever had was the clutch knob falling out of my hand into the drink. Cant wait to see what Traxstech makes of them. They are supposed to have a digital counter and features similar to the Cannon Digitrolls, but honestly i hope they keep a simplistic electric model as well. I had Cannons previously but hated how massive they were, especially on a smaller boat. They did perform flawlessly for me but i did not like the plastic parts. This stuff can be subject to a lot of abuse no matter how careful you are, plastic is not for me on a charter boat.

Me Too! but replace the 30ft searay with a 29ft Tiara! Honestly though, I have been looking for one for the last year or so. there are plenty of them available on Ebay and other places on the internet. They are actually pretty reasonable. anywhere from $3000-$10000 depending on age, options, manufacturer, brakes, etc. The best overall deal i have found so far is from Loadmaster in Ohio for a brand new custom made trailer at around $7000.

I really believe if you do not have a predetermined name, the boat name will come to you (and the boat). Proposition Fishing Charters, and the original boat named Proposition, came from a unique situation that arose when my good friend and I went to Maryland to pick up my first boat. Although i have stuck with Proposition Fishing Charters, my life have changes have led to a new boat name. The First In relates more to my current life as a fisherman and a fireman. It will come and when it does you will know immediately.

I see you are from my side of the lake, did you happen to buy that boat from the Racine, Wisconsin area?

Both of my units are combo units but i do like being able to have separate full screens to look at.

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