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Hehehe, have limited funds to work with😉. Also have to pull hoist out in fall. Don't have pics, not sure I'd know how to post them here anyway.😭 Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

That looks like a good idea My trouble is stepping from my dock down into the boat. The fishmaster is so much deeper than my last boat. I have to step from the dock down onto the storage shelf in the boat, then onto a small st ool, then onto the floor. Not the best or safest method, but haven't been able to find anything else. Any suggestions appreciated!

Really nice fish, Bob. You will be happy to know I have a brand spanking jigging rig all set and ready to go. Another arrow for the quiver. Now to find some time to try it out...

A big congratulations to you, Les. A big congratulations to you, Les. You can now shrug off the label "always a bridesmaid, never a bride." Although a smigen of luck was certainly a factor, by far your first place trout was the result of experience, knowledge, attention to detail, and tenacity. Well deserved, very happy for you and Mark. Hop.

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Yes, I know Bob. I believe he builds hoists called "Well built hoists". Didn't t know he will remove hoists for winter. Thanks.

That is a great looking setup. Is that a 4500# r and g? Is your rig a 19 or 21? I ask because I am on the east side, with a 19 ft. fishmaster in a 4500 r and g. Last winter I took a chance and left hoist in water, and almost regretted it. This fall will be bringing it on shore and adding tires to it.

Making memories...

Congrats to all who fished on a hot, tough, stormy weekend. Just finished the FLT~s article on the derby, did not see where it listed number of entrants. Can anybody help with the number?

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