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Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:46 pm**

We took our new boat out for its maiden voyage yesterday afternoon. The weather was sunny and mild...a little breezy, but a beaut of a day to get the new ride in the water.

At the launch:

All My Boys:

View to the South:

Wow, what a treat to go from years of handling a stiff, heavy tiller to the console. The boat was fun to drive, ran beautifully and what a smooth ride. The engine purrs...a super-quiet ride considering the generous hp.

Fishing is almost not worth mentioning with the exception of a nice smallmouth taken on a plastic worm fished in slow motion. (Bass are open here, C&R only, artificial presentation only.) Landed, pic and released in about 30 seconds. They should all go so well. It felt great to be casting, regardless of the lack of action.

The Skunk Remedy:

Some VERY sizeable carp were breaking the surface. We keep saying we should learn to fish for carp!

We saw lots of birds & waterfowl, including kingfishers, loons and wood ducks, and it was just soooo good to be back on the water. Otisco is no Wolfe Lake, but it's still nice to have around.

All in all, a great 1st trip out for the new boat, which did not disappoint. Can't wait to get it up to Wolfe Lake. Very soon!

W.

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 1:59 pm**

She's a beauty!
Must have been great to get her wet for the first time!!

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:12 pm**

Glad to hear that the family enjoyed the ride

That is a fine SMB you caught there Wolfe!!! Way to go

Fish Finder

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:21 pm**

Again, very nice boat............

Nice bronze back

, just out of curiousity, did the guys baseball caps fly off when Dad opened the throttle

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:22 pm**

Words cannot discribe the expression in your family's eyes! lol
Congrats on your new ride.
Thanks for sharing this
Troller

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 2:25 pm**

Hope that you and your family enjoy a great season and many more. Nice Boat!

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 5:05 pm**

wow that boat sure does look comfterble

bass open on C&R that verry cool to!

nice bass nice report ! BEAUTY of a boat... what else do you need in life???

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:49 pm**

She's a beaut for sure!!

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:52 pm**

Thats a nice boat you got there Wolfe

. Nice bass also

.

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 7:58 pm**

Nice pics Margie and way to christen it with a beauty bronzeback to boot

Posted: **Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:54 pm**

Congrats on the new boat.

Posted: **Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:02 am**

Beautiful boat!! Congrats!!
When are you going to Wolfe Lake?

DropShot'r

Posted: **Tue Apr 29, 2008 6:49 am**

A nice bass on the maiden voyage - that boat has to be a winner. Once again congratulations on the new ride - the smiles on "your boys" faces indicates that many happy memories will be forthcoming. ENJOY.

Posted: **Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:17 am**

Wolf, indeed a beautiful ride for sure. Congratulations, the boys look like they're on cloud nine.

Cheers

Posted: **Tue Apr 29, 2008 8:07 am**

Great boat congrats. You will get a lot of enjoyment out of her.

Cheers
JP

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Maiden Voyage - Report w/ Pics

Maiden Voyage - Report w/ Pics