I'm Ready - It's Go Time

muskalungee 03/23/2010 - 20:21 Boating Well, I'm back from my sabbatical. I typically use the Winter to work on my boat, but I decided to pick up a new hobby this fall/winter...bow hunting. But I guess that's a story for another board, but here's the result:

Anyway, The Duder and I spent the last few weeks working on my boat. It started with the purchase of a new trolling motor and turned into a complete overhaul of the front deck. We decided to pull the front deck off completely to clean up the wiring and I decided that instead of putting treated plywood back on there I would endeavor to test my sheet metal skills and go with an all new aluminum deck. Then, I decided that I wanted to incorporate some real storage in there...so I bought some hatches on clearance at Cabella's....then of course I had to re-carpet the front deck. So, we're done and just in time for the river to be down at a reasonable level.
Here's the original front deck & trolling motor:

And the new look front deck with hatches & 80# Minn Kota Fortrex:

Are you ready? I am!
-Mike

bow shootin

REB9 03/25/2010 - 09:52 I could be talked into a shoot or two.

Hey Mike: Come join us at

Dee Tee 03/24/2010 - 08:20 Hey Mike:

Come join us at Tuscarora Archers here in Frederick every Monday evening after 5 to shoot some 3-D. The shoots are scheduled to begin mid-April (the 19th I believe) and run until September. Great practice and a good time.

http://tuscaroraarchers.com/index.html

Hope to see you there.

-Dave

Don't worry, my bail is open!

Just rejoined Tuscarora, look

spothogg 03/25/2010 - 04:44 Just rejoined Tuscarora, looking forward to kill'n some foam!!

Very Interested in 3D!

muskalungee 03/24/2010 - 09:07 Dave,
I took a quick look at the site and I didn't see any info about the 3D shoots. Is it something I have to sign up for in advance or can I just show up? Thanks for the info, I know The Duder & Spotthogg were interested as well. You can send me an email/PM if you prefer.

Been a long time, would love to hang out with you again.

Muskalungeeeeeeee!
-Mike

Congrats on your new hobby!

jackson 03/24/2010 - 04:25 Just as addictive as fishing! I've been hunting those critters with a bow for well over 35 years! As soon as the seasons over I'm can't wait for next Sept.! Boat looks great! My 1750 Jet is still sitting stripped! May just sell as is sense I do not know if I'll get back into running the river again? Know anyone who might be interested? Good luck during Vacation! Good Luck, Jackson!!

Definitely addictive...if not worse

muskalungee 03/24/2010 - 09:13 Jackson,
First of all, I just read your post about your health! Glad you're feeling better brother, we want to keep you around!

re: bow hunting - I know EXACTLY what you're talking about. I was amazed at how much it was like fishing. I took much the same approach, trying to pattern the deer and figure them out and ended up with much the same result...sometimes they just don't do what they are supposed to do! :D

It was all a great learning experience for me, and I was bound and determined to get a deer...and on my last outing of the year in Jan...I finally did. My first opportunity/shot came early in the season, and I missed a 6 ptr from about 15 yards. That was the first time I ever shot my bow (which I purchased 2 weeks earlier) from a tree stand. I learned more from that miss than I learned the entire season.

As for the boat, I will keep and ear out. Any idea what you're looking to get for it?

Muskalungeeeeeeee!
-Mike

he's back!

space inwaders 03/23/2010 - 20:56 Good to hear you're getting back at those fish Mike, they've been asking me where you went!

Nice work on the boat too, looks good.

I'm not a hunter, but good work there too, i respect bow hunting, gives them more of a sporting chance.

-

You've got a seat

muskalungee 03/23/2010 - 21:00 Steve,
I'm taking the week off after Easter, going to spend several days on the river. If you can get a week day off from work...you've got a seat with me if you want.

Muskalungeeeeeeee!
-Mike

WOW !

Captwalleye 03/24/2010 - 04:39 You've been quite the busy bee haven't you? And quite the craftsman too.Your boats deck job looks great.
Care to take a bet? I'll bet you land a "C" on your shakedown cruise.
Now come on young Jedi...don't let me down.You've got all you need...
show us what ya got!

Capt

muskalungee 03/24/2010 - 09:23 Clear out your schedule for the week after Easter. I'll call you tonight.

Muskalungeeeeeeee!
-Mike