So Ben, myself and my Dad (Sander Lander) launched in The Kodiak around 7:30 at Apple Island and motored at a brisk 7.2 mph due to unfortunate engine trouble out to Colchester Reef.
4/13 with Big Ben
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Del Gue
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4/13 with Big Ben
Ben grabbed me in his store yesterday and said "You and I are going fishing on Friday". Me, being the workaholic that I am said "OK". He then put his head down and muttered in a very low voice " we're going for lakers" After taking his temperature and a blood alcohol test I realized he was serious. OK then, It's Lakers! I needed a new rod and reel so he promised if I bought a rod and his last reel (sorry Ivan) from him, I would catch a fish with it.
So Ben, myself and my Dad (Sander Lander) launched in The Kodiak around 7:30 at Apple Island and motored at a brisk 7.2 mph due to unfortunate engine trouble out to Colchester Reef. It wasn't long after arriving that we landed our first Laker. Trolled to the the mouth of the Winooski and then back to Sunset with no takers. After crossing west of Sunset and the drop-off we hooked up with our second. It was now 3:00 pm and it was going to take us 45 minutes to get back so we called it a day. Both fish were taken on long lines 150' back with a red, silver and black repala. Thanks for the ride Ben. Let's do it again.
So Ben, myself and my Dad (Sander Lander) launched in The Kodiak around 7:30 at Apple Island and motored at a brisk 7.2 mph due to unfortunate engine trouble out to Colchester Reef. It wasn't long after arriving that we landed our first Laker. Trolled to the the mouth of the Winooski and then back to Sunset with no takers. After crossing west of Sunset and the drop-off we hooked up with our second. It was now 3:00 pm and it was going to take us 45 minutes to get back so we called it a day. Both fish were taken on long lines 150' back with a red, silver and black repala. Thanks for the ride Ben. Let's do it again.
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will go buy a boat.
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raz
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Re: 4/13 with Big Ben
Good to see Ben got out of the shop and blood was spilled in the Kodiak.
Those "up-north" salmon got to be somewhere?
Those "up-north" salmon got to be somewhere?
Catch and serve with lemon.
Gerry
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Crazy Ivan
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Re: 4/13 with Big Ben
Good to talk to you guys yesterday! I couldnt be happier that you got Ben's last reel and... It caught a fish! You and your dad need to come down and fish in your home town with Millard and I very soon!
Todd
Todd
Todd
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Del Gue
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Re: 4/13 with Big Ben
I think that can be arranged!Crazy Ivan wrote:Good to talk to you guys yesterday! I couldnt be happier that you got Ben's last reel and... It caught a fish! You and your dad need to come down and fish in your home town with Millard and I very soon!
Todd
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will go buy a boat.
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Trackertroller
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Re: 4/13 with Big Ben
Glad you got some fish, funny thing I had motor problems too, seems as though the marina mixed up the spark plug wires, took me about 15 minutes to figure out, hope your motor comes back into it soon.
JEREMY
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"Plenty of Fish"
1987 24' Chaparral
"Plenty of Fish"
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plantstone
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Re: 4/13 with Big Ben
A big thumbs up for that trip. Nice looking fish and day.