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Title: Whats your winter project
Post by: wingshooter on January 22, 2008, 09:41:37 PM
With the cold weather here and fishing on hold, and hunting dwiddling down, what is everyone working on to keep the cabin fever to a minimun

I have been teach myself to tie flies, I learned i stink at it

also been trying to re-organize my garage so i can spend more time making my rigs

ok whats your projects???
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on January 22, 2008, 09:44:57 PM
celebrating the Giants...  Will get all rigs ready in another month or so..
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: CapBob on January 22, 2008, 09:51:51 PM
Just picked up a donated sheet of stainless steel 24" X 36" that I am going to make into a fillet board t^ Couple bends, couple cuts and bingo TT^
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: Fishin Dude on January 22, 2008, 09:57:53 PM
1.Service my reels. 2. Plan and obtain upgrades for my new to me 2003 boat. 3. Get my wifes projects done because come spring I'm not doing much around the house. 4. Bundle up and FISH! <'((((><
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on January 22, 2008, 09:58:58 PM
going to make a new Fluke measuring board, just have to wait to see what size I have to make it.
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: CapBob on January 22, 2008, 10:01:22 PM
Nick,

I don't know if it will fit on the boat bngh bngh
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: Luna Sea 5 on January 22, 2008, 10:02:54 PM
 bngh bngh I know.. I know..  bngh bngh
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: PeggyLee on January 22, 2008, 10:43:14 PM
How long is the PLANK ?
Me, I am going to try to get more organized.Keep the stuff where I can get to it easy on shelfes in the garage or shed. We'll see.
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: ped579 on January 22, 2008, 10:59:34 PM
I am trying to get all my fishing stuff up to date.  I haven't been actively fishing for a long time due to the hip replacements.  But my wife knows how much I love to fish that she has been real good about the spending part.

I am just about done for now just a little more tome is needed thats all.

I will be trying to get more people introduced to surf fishing by taking them out when ever I get a chance.

I have put a hitch receiver on the front of the veh so now I can put the rod/cooler rack up front.  I like it in the back but was afraid that some one would run into it.  So it is now able to go on the front.

I would like to do more writing of articles on surf fishing and see if I can get something published.

Boy I can't wait till Spring.  I might go and practice with my new outfit tomorrow.  I decided on a 11' Tica heavy duty conventional that will handle 3 - 8oz lures.  I can't get myself to go for that 12' rod, man is that thing long its like trying to load up a telephone pole.  It seems like a good match for the 525Mag with 40# Power Pro.

Happy Catching

Paul
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: PeggyLee on January 22, 2008, 11:14:46 PM
Every thing will get done. It always does.Its the Fishing,Hunting,Baseball, Football and The INPORTANT thing that keeps me going so I can tolerate the daily BS. Either spend it on this stuff or might have to give it to the doctor.
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: IrishAyes on January 22, 2008, 11:24:49 PM
I am getting ready for retirement at the end of this month.  Then my fishing projects will begin.  Don't know where I will start yet, but making jigs is alway on my list.

Was just given a 14' Mirrorcraft with Yammmie and trailer.  Have to go thru it to see what it needs.  A little cleaning and it will look great.  It is in decent condition, nothing structurally wrong with it.  Just need to put what I want on it.   t^
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: Fishin Dude on January 22, 2008, 11:29:54 PM
Paul, Get Published!!!! I had a professor in college who stressed for me to get published. I wish I had listened to him. bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh bngh <'((((><
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: ped579 on January 22, 2008, 11:30:56 PM
Sweet little craft for the bay.
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: ped579 on January 22, 2008, 11:33:23 PM
Yeah my wife has been after me to put all my notes together into a small book and see what happens. 5hrug

She knows I like to write.  I'll see what happens once I get back up to speed.

Paul
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: PeggyLee on January 23, 2008, 03:11:34 PM
Joe, It sounds like a nice boat to do little things in your spare time.Once you get out you split your time between boats. I have a small 16ft fiberglass that I work on in my  limited spare time, I'll get it done someday.Any day now, any day...

Paul, Once you get everything into folders and start writting who knows you might start a second career.   
                They both sound like fun things to do.  AJ
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: IrishAyes on January 23, 2008, 03:15:17 PM
I haven't heard the motor run, but was told it starts right up and runs like new.  The boat itself looks to be in very good condition except it needs a good scrub down.  If we get some decent weather, I'll drag it home and clear er up and go from there.   t^

It will make an ideal back bay, river boat.   TT^
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: ped579 on January 24, 2008, 12:17:40 AM
I think she just wants to keep me at home for some reason.  My studio is in the house and well I can write anywhere.

I just have to be sure I have time to fish and talk about fishing.  I seem to loose all sense of time when I talk about fishing.  Thats why she hates it when I go to a B&T.  I could be going ion for a single item and spend an hour in a deep discussion about tying teasers for instance.  5hrug

Paul
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: Reckless on January 24, 2008, 04:18:39 AM
  Re doing vinyl on my boat. Not a pro but it is coming out pretty good. Cost like 50 bucks in material and my  time.
  Soon as it gets warm enough have to get 16 ft boat ready to sell. 16 ft bryant bow rider with 100hp evinrude and trailer.

Frank
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: Ronster on January 24, 2008, 02:29:21 PM
Just finished up getting a used Coleman Crawdad I picked up fitted out with new swivel seats.   Added odds and ends (new clips for the electric motor, rod holder, etc.) as well.   It's ready to go.

Bought some accessories for the pontoon boat, but those will have to wait to go once I pull the shrinkwrap off.

I cleaned and repaired my two crab pots, my collapsables and changed out the line on all weighted hand lines.

So, with the exception of the additions to the pontoon boat still to come, my winter projects are complete.
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: ped579 on January 24, 2008, 02:35:04 PM
Welcome Aboard Rooster,

Sounds like you have plenty to keep you busy this winter.  Any questions ask away and if you have any comments please post them as well.

Again Welcome Aboard.

Happy Catching

Paul
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: IrishAyes on January 24, 2008, 02:37:51 PM
Welcome to the site Ronster.  Sounds like you are well on your way with them projects.

Any questions you have of the members, ask away.  Anything you can add, please do so.

Looking forward to your reports/posts.   t^
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: Ronster on February 04, 2008, 01:34:35 PM
Thanks guys.

I crab quite a bit on the Tuckahoe River and Patcong Creek during the summer and fall months, so I will be sure to post reports and take pictures of the big guys I manage to pull in.

Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: IrishAyes on February 04, 2008, 02:23:02 PM
My new aquisition.  Not bad for being free.   ;D

Clean her up, rig her out and she will be good as new.   t^
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: ped579 on February 04, 2008, 02:27:08 PM
Sweet little bay and river boat.

Looks like a nice spring project or winter if you have a garage.

Paul
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: gymrat987654321 on February 04, 2008, 04:20:17 PM
Thats a nice little boat. t^
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: fly2fly on February 04, 2008, 04:40:28 PM
nice TT^
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: Ronster on February 05, 2008, 01:02:24 PM
My new aquisition.  Not bad for being free.   ;D

Now Captain Joe, you should know better.   "Free" boats always end up being the most expensive in the end.    ;)

 
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: IrishAyes on February 05, 2008, 01:04:33 PM
But it only needs a little TLC...were his words before going to the boat store with his credit card in hand.   TT^
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: Ronster on February 05, 2008, 01:15:24 PM
It's always a problem when you are a 'regular' at the marine shop, and the reason you are a regular is not because you are there to buy bait regularly.     
Title: Re: Whats your winter project
Post by: ped579 on February 05, 2008, 04:07:34 PM
I stopped throwing money into that hole they call a boat long ago, I still miss it but the thing I don't miss are the bills.