A Great Day on the Lake

[deadeye]

Yesterday I went fishing and what a grand day it was.  Lots of fish, best weather ever and a great preview of fall colors to come.  Not to mention a 36 inch 14 pound northern to boot.  AAAAHHHH it's great to be retired. 

[Bobby Bass]

Nice Pike Deadeye    ... it is good to be retired and still out fishing !

[dakids]

Very nice.  Did your grandson out fish you again?  I'm hopeing to wet a line this weekend.

[Fawkinnae]

Yes I'm jealous. Gorgeous day!

[The General]

Nice job.  I'll be out this weekend for one last try.

[Lee Borgersen]

Wish I was there. Great photos & nice fish. Quick question for ya. What's up with the pipes around the cockpit area?   

[Bobby Bass]

Wish I was there. Great photos & nice fish. Quick question for ya. What's up with the pipes around the cockpit area?   

Lee Up here in god's country we have to have brush and deer guards on our boats... 

[deadeye]

They are also used to strap yourself to the boat when fighting a big fish.  A couple years ago I bought this boat used from a private party.  His wife had a handicap and he installed this piping for a grab bar so she could more easily board the boat.  At first I though I would remove it but it kind of grew on me and now I like it.  It serves many uses.  How many times did you wish you had something to grab on to when things go wrong?  Also, no one fishes near me because they think I'm the DNR.   

 

[glenn57]

well now that the cats outta da bag LEE's gonna be following you around all the time!!!!!!

[Bobby Bass]

Not really that bad of an idea at all, the older I get the smaller the boat seems to get and my balance is not what it used to be. Throw in sore knees and some wind and waves and it can get interesting. Would make a good place to mount a few spot lights and a place for a video camera... Jeeze now ya got me thinking !   

[Lee Borgersen]

Well, now I'm glad I asked. Borgie thought it was for gymnastics.

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