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Hoping to get into some crappie and perch.
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[fishin]Well I had an interesting day. I called a friend and he said that the crappie had already spawned and that they had really slowed down on the bite.[:/] I decided to see if I could find some that still wanted to play "catch me if you can"[]
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The forcast was indicating T-storms for latter in the afternoon but it was a nice day when I got there. I unloaded as usual and in fact it went very quickly abd I was ready to go. Pushed the toon out so I could lower the motor and swung it around to sit down and put on my fins. As I did both welds on my left side of the frame broke.[shocked]
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Can you believe it both of them at the same time broke. I thank my Lord that it was when I was still in by shore[angelic], it would have been very serious deal if it would have been away from shore.[crazy]

So I loaded everything back up, drove around exploring other possible fishing spots and camping down in that area. Even fished from the bank for a bit. No takers[:p]
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Headed for home, but I made a little detour at tuttle and went to these little ponds there to see if any bluegill want to play, but all that could come out to play was a nice fat carp, good fight on my Light rod[laugh]

I'll include some pictures.
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Great pictures! Definately a bad day. Glad you are all right. That could have been very bad. Maybe it is time to upgrade.
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I got a '61 Willys wagon I'll trade for a good bass style boat.
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Praise the Lord you are OK Michael. You and I have both had close calls this spring.

Get that Willys up on craigslist & I 'll keep my eyes open around here for a boat for you. In the mean time.... do you have a back up to your 'toon or are you gonna get it welded up? Are you gonna be able to make Lowell?
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sorry to hear about the boat problems, today was the "shakedown" run for the spring for me-always worry about problems the first time out. Too bad you were at cove arm-I had room for ya! would love to me a few of the guys from this board on the water. Thankfully you were close to shore, that could have been BAD news today with the wind..............
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Thanks and it's already apart and ready to find a welder, still can;t believe both let go like that, if the toons not ready the float tube will be.

The Willys is close to being ready to go, I just put a full rebuilt original motor in it, but I must admit it will be tough to do, but for the right boat or the right price I will.
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Good Pictures. My frame on my pontoon broke a couple of years ago. I had it welded and it hasn't had any problems since. I think water leaked into the tubing and the rust weakend the weld.

Windriver
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