Dinky Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Hey, I didn't treat you too bad last year.....but, there's always this year's trip! Actually you over paid me--home cooked meal (you better bring a lot this year -looks like it could be a big crowd Plus you helped me up off the ramp when I tripped and fell down on my butt. This year we need to fish longer--maybe we can fish together on a day it doesn't rain.
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted February 4, 2014 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted February 4, 2014 so if you cant tell by the above ramble....... Yes, I will be eastbound and down, 8 wheels rollin! I spent nearly 2k last year. But that was with an extra day and with a big boat being pulled by a big rig. That does not include the money spent on injectors and fuel pump trying to get home.
BassnChris Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 I spent nearly 2k last year. But that was with an extra day and with a big boat being pulled by a big rig. That does not include the money spent on injectors and fuel pump trying to get home. I really hope you have a smoother trip this year buddy!
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted February 4, 2014 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted February 4, 2014 I really hope you have a smoother trip this year buddy! Thanks Chris. Last year was just a string of unfortunate events. The boost tube problem on the way up was just irritating. Nicole getting sick the day we left was unfortunate. And my own stupidity for not fueling at a major brand station where I got bad fuel and cost me 8 injectors, a fuel pump, and $400 tow bill. Not to mention the 3 hours layover in Gainesville waiting on said tow truck and my ride to come get the boat. Barring an earthquake or plague of locusts, this year should be smooth sailing. 1
BassnChris Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks Chris. Last year was just a string of unfortunate events. The boost tube problem on the way up was just irritating. Nicole getting sick the day we left was unfortunate. And my own stupidity for not fueling at a major brand station where I got bad fuel and cost me 8 injectors, a fuel pump, and $400 tow bill. Not to mention the 3 hours layover in Gainesville waiting on said tow truck and my ride to come get the boat. Barring an earthquake or plague of locusts, this year should be smooth sailing. AAAAAAAMMMMMEEEEEENNNNNN!!!!!!!
Super User Alpster Posted February 4, 2014 Super User Posted February 4, 2014 This year we need to fish longer--maybe we can fish together on a day it doesn't rain. OK, you've twisted my arm. I'm in! Looking forward to this trip! Ronnie 1
travis23 Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Brian, I appreciate the detailed information. I was really hoping to hitch a ride with someone coming through or near my area and cut the gas cost that way. I guess It's going to be more of a, ok I have the money kind of deal. This is why procrastinating is bad! 1
Brian Needham Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 does anyone know the exact nature of the electric hook ups? I see in the 1st post about the docks and such. I would prefer not to leave my boat in the water all week. can you pull up to cabin and run an extension cord out the window? does the parking lot have hooks ups?
Brian Needham Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 also since many first timers ask and I didnt have exact numbers april 27-may 3, 7 nights = $1053.37 april 30- may 4, 5 nights (actaul planned dates) = $865.98 includes tax and cleaning you can whack those up anyway you want with your roomates (hopefully everyone can divide by 4)
bassin is addicting Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Form just sent.... This will be my 2nd Trip.... last year's trip was the best week of fishing ever for me....looking forward to seeing everyone again. For those "on the fence" about going..... I was kinda nervous about going last year for a few reasons. 1) i didn't know anyone. and it was obvious from the posts that there were some pretty close friendships that had been made from previous trips, i didn't know if i would fit in or be "accepted". if it was kind of an "old boys" club or not. i can tell you...it is not. yes, there are some tight friendships (which is awesome)... but everyone...and i mean everyone....was really nice and made me feel "at home". i felt like i was "one of them" after the first night of the meet and greet..wine & cheese soiree.... and i hope to make the same type of friendships. 2) although i feel like i am a decent angler..i was intimidated by the knowledge of those going and wondered if my skills would "measure up". i can honestly say that was never an issue. every person i fished with was awesome... i felt like i fit in... and my skills weren't as lacking as i had been worried about. i learned alot..... so... i guess what i'm trying to say... if you have any doubts about going...whether you will fit in or whether you are a good enough angler..... leave those concerns at home and come on.... you will have a great time and never want to miss another trip... i know i won't. i can't wait!!! one more thing... i'm wanting to purchase a used BC rod... MH 7ft full cork handle.. i'm hoping one of the attendees might have one they can part with... i'll post in the flea market... but hoping one of those going will have one. that way i can see it, hold it, etc. before purchasing. 2
BassnChris Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 does anyone know the exact nature of the electric hook ups? I see in the 1st post about the docks and such. I would prefer not to leave my boat in the water all week. can you pull up to cabin and run an extension cord out the window? does the parking lot have hooks ups? I have never been....but looking at googlemaps it appears that each cabin has a driveway......so I would think we could run an extension cord out to the boat without issue. 1
Super User Long Mike Posted February 4, 2014 Super User Posted February 4, 2014 The boat docks behind the cabins do not have hook-ups. You will have to run a power cord from the cabin if you want to dock the boat overnight. the parking areas do not have hook-ups either. Same deal with the power cord. There are covered slips near the boat launch area that DO have hook-ups.
Brian Needham Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 so the "covered slips" are on dry ground, correct? the explanation on the front page just says boat slips which means wet to me.
BassnChris Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 To me all slips are wet.....covered or otherwise. 1
Super User Long Mike Posted February 5, 2014 Super User Posted February 5, 2014 Plagiarized Geography of a Slip A slip is not as open as a dock. A slip is outlined by a pier on each side of the boat, unlike the dock, which has a pier on one side only. A slip can also serve multiple vessels within a single area, the shore-sides of which are lined with piers. The essential characteristic of a slip is that it's open on one end only, bounded by land or piers, which shelter the vessels in the slip on three sides to break up swells entering the harbor or marina.
Brian Needham Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 lol, couldn't you just say, "yes they are wet"?
BassResource.com Advertiser FD. Posted February 5, 2014 BassResource.com Advertiser Posted February 5, 2014 lol, couldn't you just say, "yes they are wet"? No, He really can't. 1
BassnChris Posted February 5, 2014 Posted February 5, 2014 No, He really can't. Actually he can.........after his fair share of the wine box.
Super User Long Mike Posted February 5, 2014 Super User Posted February 5, 2014 Hey guys, cut me some slack! There are really ignorant people out there who call a boat ramp a slip, and I am just trying to unignorantize them. Most of those people live in Arkansas, Florida, and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted February 5, 2014 Super User Posted February 5, 2014 Slips. There are many types of slips. Some but not all do have a finger pier on each side of the boat. Some have one finger pier which serves two boats. Others have short finger piers. Yet others have no piers or floats off the main dock. And, one final image, all the photos came from an image search of boat slips.
Super User Long Mike Posted February 5, 2014 Super User Posted February 5, 2014 And then there are slips that could get wet. http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/350983362757?lpid=82
Super User Fishing Rhino Posted February 5, 2014 Super User Posted February 5, 2014 Now you're talkin'!
BeckieC Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 A Mod is going to get you for all this slip talk....oh wait, never mind, the Mod brought it up....LOL (its all good Mike)
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