J0nn0 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Hey folks Went and purchased myself my first boat just over a week ago, and after itching to get it out on the water, today was the day ? Tried to find someone to come out with me, but couldn’t find any takers. After a very late start, after getting the little one off to school, packed up the car and boat and headed off, with a few nerves, but mainly excitement. Got to the boat ramp just before 12 for the run out ride, and realised I have left the boat keys on the kitchen bench ? but thankfully for some reason took a bunch of keys that came with the boat, that had a key on it, even though I thought the key was for an older motor the previous owner had. After failing to trouble the scorers on my last 3 outings, hopes were not really high, but was happy just to be on the water. Motored to my first spot, and after playing around with the electric for a bit, wanting to know the ins and outs, started casting soft plastics. After a while managed a little flatty, that was returned to the water. Awhile later and I have a big hit, strike, heavy weight, and thinking I have tied a new knot, don’t know if it’s done 100% and will it hold, I’m calling it as a Jew early, After a lot of runs and head shakes, I spot a nice big flatty. Had some fun tryin to net it by myself, but managed, and landed a pb 76cm flatty. Swam it After a few snaps and swam away happy. Went back to the same spot, changed colours with the soft plastic, and 2nd cast after the flatty another good hit, strike and some good weight, again calling it (hoping) for a few. After a bit of fight, I see silver, and not too bad for size, and the confidence on the self netting is not so high now ? Thankfully betting wasn’t a problem, and a nice 70cm Jew is on board, and to say I had a smile on my face would be and under statement! Had a few more casts and called it a day, great couple hours on the water! I would like to also take the opportunity to thank Stewie for not only taking me out a few times, but for the teachings and guidance with all things fishing, and the advice with choosing my first boat. I am sure I have annoyed the hell out of you, but seriously I thank you for your time, patience, and knowledge, and I am sure you have regretted being so kind at some stage, because I know I have probably pestered alot? pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J0nn0 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Cant load any more pics, perhaps stew can upload them if he is feeling kind ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevvyy Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Epic maiden voyage !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bros Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Loved the report mate No better feeling than taking out your boat for the first time. And to catch a fish is a bonus. Which waterway were you fishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zmk1962 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Ahhhh.... you brought back so so many memories.... good on ya ! ... nice report and best of luck with the boating and fishing. Cheers Zoran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 nice report mate is that a zman soft plastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0nn0 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 29 minutes ago, Regan said: nice report mate is that a zman soft plastic? No, it’s a molix brand, thought it looked good, gave it a try, got the Jew on the same one, but in pink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickmarlin62 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 great report congrats on pb..rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J0nn0 Posted October 10, 2017 Author Share Posted October 10, 2017 Here are the other pics, had sizing issues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Welster Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Congrats on the new boat and successful first trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regan Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 17 hours ago, J0nn0 said: No, it’s a molix brand, thought it looked good, gave it a try, got the Jew on the same one, but in pink cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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