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Nick you are absolutely correct, and I work at one of the worlds largest machine/job shops, time was when a 6 pack and a fishing trip would get you anything you needed fabrication included. But (here at least)now the salvage companies have contracted with everyone in town for their scrap metals. Even banding straps... and garage mechanics don't stand a chance. Update: Paul, lets hold off on the plate for now, I was talking with a guy this morning, who has some 6" flat stock and he might have a piece we can saw to length. Thanks guys.. JC

The 30 minute videos are great for me. Would they be available in .mobi? I like checking in on my phone and that would be a sweet deal when I'm riding somewhere, or stuck in port because of a storm, or shopping with the wife etc... thanks JC

Paul, The overall dimensions of the plates are 5" X 6" X 1/2" thick. Here's a link to the paperwork that came with them you can see the plates on the right hand column Click HERE. I don't need any holes, I have a drill press and can put those in myself. Just need 1 extra plate to mount my fish hawk on the Downrigger board. Let me know what I owe you... Thanks, JC

Welcome Aboard...

Thanks for the report, I was working on my boat today getting ready to hit the big water. Just kept thinking what a great day it would have been out on the water.

I am in need of an extra sliding plate for a Model #01-2424 Cabela's 90" Downrigger Mounting Bar. This is the plate that slides into the track and you mount the downrigger or whatever to it. I tried contacting Cabelas, but they are not responding in a timely manner. Does anybody have an extra plate you could part with, or know where I might be able to get one made? I'll post the dimensions in the morning... Thanks, JC

I suppose there was always that one at the south end of the street by Pier 1000, and that one seemed to work ok, it was just the first time I had been through there, and you know how you begin to process things on the ride home...

Very Nice! Way to get after them.... This year looks like she's starting off on the right foot!

Nice! Thanks for the report.. These early reports are killing me... I'm still 2 weeks away from the big water...

I never shoot the messenger... well usually.. LOL I also have never tried taking my boat through one of those. But I'll take your word for it about getting through it.. Thanks! JC

So I was up in St. Joe a couple of weeks back and went across the river to the Benton Harbor public launch, and there's a round-about right in the middle of the road... How's that going to work when trailering a boat through there? Right on Main Street (I think it is also Business 96??) That just seemed crazy to me. I typically use the launch on that side because of the shallow water coming in from the St Joe side can be a little tricky. Has anyone pulled their boat through those yet? Care to share your experience? I'll bet that's going to be fun in summer traffic.... JC

You might try this check this place out: http://www.theboulevardinn.com/ (never stayed there personally, but been by it a lot.) I believe Wolf's marine (www.wolfsmarine.com) in St Joe/ Benton Harbor has their open house this weekend. I'm hoping to drive up on Saturday and get a couple of things to prep the boat for spring. The rest of you guys will think I'm crazy but we actually slept in the motor home at the Benton Harbor boat launch a couple years back so we could be on the water by day break... once, only once.. JC

ha, and I was thinking black lab.... I need to get get out more..

Welcome Aboard! I think Its a great site myself.

Nothing like Browns in close... Great report! By the way Capt Jim, I have the Frankfort decal on the back window of my truck.. Everyone down here says "Frankfort???" where's that?? I just tell them that's where my sweet Betsie is.

Man, and I'm chained to a desk.... Thanks for the great report tho....

A couple years ago I bought one of those Keeper Deluxe poly Ice fishing chairs that have the rod compartment in the back. it holds my combo's very neatly (but I only use up to 28" inc rods because I fished in Shappell 2000 back then (have since upgraded to the 4000) Now they offer the rod storage compartment by itself as a bucket back. You can see them here: http://www.thekeepersite.com/ They have worked for me. Good luck! JC

Welcome Aboard! This site is a great source of Big Water information. And a good remedy for us big water guys when cabin fever sets in...

That looks like a blast...

Welcome Aboard Jason... I'm sure we'll cross paths out of St Joe, this summer....

That's a pretty sweet looking contraption...

Welcome Aboard!

Welcome Aboard!

Very Nice!

Congratulations.