Went out to Pine again today after taking yesterday off. Man that place was packed at noon. I took my daughter out on the boat and went straight out from the pier. I trolled my gold 1/8 ounce kastmaster and hooked up a little 8 incher in about 5 minutes. No sooner than I had that guy released, I started taking on water. I rushed back to the shore with about 4" of water in the bottom of the boat and my clothes drenched. Popped seam is getting fixed right now. I don't think I'm going to be back on a weekend again, way too crowded. I met a couple in the parking lot that walked out to the pier and turned right around because of the crowds. I guess the word is out.... Still a fun day though. And now I might be able to talk the wife into a new boat ;0)

Sky was clear, water was smooth. Pier was packed, about 12 boats on the water.

kutthroatkilla

5/4/2008 8:49:00 PM

Any chance that was you in that yellowjacket raft with that young girl around 12:05? That thing was sitting really low to the water if it was :)

urbanangler

5/4/2008 9:27:00 PM

We spoke a little as you dumped the water out of your raft. I was sitting eating lunch in my beached boat. Saw your soaked pants -- did not look fun, Hope you get to take your girl out again soon.

gian

5/4/2008 11:04:00 PM

Yes that was me. I found a 1/4 tear in one of the seams. 1st one in 4 years so I can't complain. Good news is I got it repaired and I talked the wife into buying a larger raft :0) I live close by and I'm on a "forced" vacation, so I'm sure I'll see you guys out there again. I've been going out every other day and my daughter is starting to love being out on the water, so I plan on spending a lot of time out there. I just hope there's enough fish to last until the end of the season... See you on the water.

kutthroatkilla

5/5/2008 11:29:00 AM

See you on the water Gian! That's great you're getting your daughter out -- there will be a good amount of fish left over cause they put 21,000 in there and we C&R all our fish anyways. You do need to get a new raft -- look into some a West Marine, or the Fish Hunger by Sevylor. I was a little concerned when I saw that thing sitting so low in the water. Oh well, you made it back fine, thanks goodness! Hope to see you out there soon!! Tight lines, KTK

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