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Dogfish
11-24-2002, 10:27 AM
Yesterday I took my friend Josh out the maiden voyage of the "Dogfish".

I had rowed a DB before, once, so we decided to choose an easy river for our float. About 3 minutes in the river, "CRRRRRRRRRUNCH!!!" Going down a spot of shallow water I found the one rock that was sticking up higher than the rest. Thankfully I had installed that aluminum chine! The scratch was only on the aluminum.

Josh started us off with this one.

http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/uploads/UP1710.jpg

Then a nice bright buck.
http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/uploads/UP1709.jpg

And finally I got to catch one
http://www.piscatorialpursuits.com/uploads/UP1711.jpg

The boat tracked very well, I don't need to adjust the setup too much, , just a few things like the gun rack, heater and cooler placement need to be addressed. My arms are a bit sore, but I had a great time rowing my project boat down the river for the first time.

Thanks to all for the encouragement throughout the project, and thanks to Tom who gave the boat to me in the first place.

Dogfish out.
24 on/ 48 off
11-24-2002, 10:34 AM
Right on!! Great pics!

--spud-- :smile:
Bobby Ray
11-24-2002, 11:35 AM
SSSSSAAAAAAAWWWWWWEEEEEEEET!!!!!!!!

Nice fish.

So where were you fishing, I don't recognize the river, somewhere in Washington I take it.
Looks like you where using eggs.
Can you tell I'm trying to get you to talk :grin:

BnB
Born to Fish
11-24-2002, 01:38 PM
Wow....what a great way to get things started in the new boat. Nice catch...great pictures....and memories to last a lift time.

Way to go guys! graemlins/applause.gif
ampersat
11-24-2002, 04:25 PM
boy howdy! nice first trip. don't mind the scratch. there's plenty more where that came from. isn't it just a little extra special getting fish in the boat that you put so much love into?
Thumper
11-24-2002, 04:32 PM
Dogfish --- you da man!!!!!
GutshotApe
11-24-2002, 05:20 PM
Looks like the Satsop River. And those fish eyes are pointed down. :wink:
Jettin' Fool
11-24-2002, 07:24 PM
The first time I took out my NorthRiver I put a nice scuff on the logo trying to dock :depressed: Those jets are tuff to get used to!! No problems anymore however :smile: Those are some very nice fish and Congrats on the finsihed project!

Fool graemlins/applause.gif
MarlinMark
11-24-2002, 07:31 PM
Way to go. What happened to a picture of you with your fish.....and said DB???? I cut my teeth rowing woody's. I always like to see them. Let me know if you ever need a front seater to split the bills and sore muscles.

Mark :cheers:
slamin salmon
11-26-2002, 05:58 PM
Way to go! Nice pics. Thanks for the show. SS graemlins/applause.gif
parthur
11-26-2002, 07:20 PM
Looks like a great boat ! graemlins/applause.gif The fish don't look to shabby either, good job :cheers:
Nice first trip out......