Fishin' Boat

[ChuckO]

My son is all grown up and now it's time to get back into the hobbies I enjoy (he liked dirtbiking & snowboarding, end of list) I didn't want to spend a bunch of money on a fishing boat because there's a very good chance we'll buy a Pontoon Boat early 2025, but I needed a boat to be able to handle the bay, and when the tides are right, out under the Golden Gate. It's a deep V, it handles it's self remarkably well. It's 50 years old and in top shape. She ain't purdy, but purdy don't catch fish. I pick her up Saturday, I've ordered a downrigger and I'm looking into portable live bait wells. Not sure I'll be able to get her out for Halibut this year, but the Smelt Run is only a couple months away, and right after that is Sturgeon season. And then there's the winter top water fishing at Shasta Lake (my favorite)

Say hello to the Rica Mae

 

[JimK]

Congrats! Lots of great memories on the way, I'm sure.

 

[DanHoo]

Looks good Chuck. What motor does it have?

 

[ChuckO]

Looks good Chuck. What motor does it have?

Mercury 4 banger (140 horse) and a 6 HP Mercury outboard (trolling) both run like they’re brand new

 

[Brett-EDH]

Let us know when you need buddies and gas buyers. Congrats! And enjoy!

We’re in the same phase. Kids are mostly grown so it’s back to doing what I love. And hopefully downsizing the house (very soon).

 

[BFletcher]

Nice!

Hello Mica Rae, and please share your cooks with us

 

[ChuckO]

Let us know when you need buddies and gas buyers. Congrats! And enjoy!

We’re in the same phase. Kids are mostly grown so it’s back to doing what I love. And hopefully downsizing the house (very soon).

Oh yeah, we’ll hit the river good, I think you’ll like the Smelt run, great on Pizza, and I’ve got several Sturgeon spots I fished for years. But you’re going to love the top water fishing at Shasta, has to be the best fishing ever

 

[G Mouser]

Very nice !!

 

[Rich Dahl]

Congrats, wish I looked that good at fifty. Lots of fun times ahead.