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#1 Apr-06-21 6:32PM

Junger
Northern Snakehead
From: Potomac, MD
Registered: Aug-14-17
Posts: 720

Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

So today was the maiden voyage of the Dream Machine. I originally wanted to spend 2-3 hours breaking in the engine in the early afternoon, but I had to drive around to 2 Home Depots, and 1 Lowes to get my freaking boat numbers, those 3" stickers. Eventually I'll get some custom numbers, but I waited 2 weeks for the DNR registration and I wanted to get out before the rain. When I finally got my boat numbers on, and other stuff sorted out, it was 1:30PM already. So I headed up to Little Seneca Lake to calibrate the ultrex and mess around with electronics.

She's fast, 3.6mph with the 112lb thrust TM. I will probably fish here more now that I can get to where I want more quickly.

https://i.imgur.com/N4nmfQVl.jpg

I headed up toward an arm near the houses which I've never been to before. The water was warmer here, 63 degrees compared to the main stem at 59 degrees. I forgot to bring my bag of tackle, and I pretty much only had the lures on the rods in the boat, so I figured my best bet was a chatterbait in the warmer, but muddier water.

It wasn't long and I got this nice 15" largie.
https://i.imgur.com/5yHuVSt.jpg?1

Then two more footballs.
https://i.imgur.com/nntReto.jpg?1https://i.imgur.com/M3KvL5k.jpg?1

The pattern was laydowns in the 5-8 feet range. I probably could have caught a few more, but my fishing muscles are out of shape and I decided to just troll back on medium and enjoy the scenery with a cigar.

Bad news while I was tinkering with the electronics though, my rear transducer is not picking up any sonar, only water temp. So either it's a bad transducer, or the Helix dongle is broken. I'll direct wire them to the console unit tomorrow and bypass the dongle and hopefully that will trouble shoot it for me.

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#2 Apr-07-21 3:56AM

drxfish
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Sterling
Registered: Jan-04-14
Posts: 2973

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

Congrats on the maiden voyage!  Nice chunks.  Good to get the kinks out early.


Always wishin' I was fishin'

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#3 Apr-07-21 4:53AM

Curly
Patagonian Toothfish
Registered: Mar-15-10
Posts: 5413

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

Nothing like catching fish on the first trip in a new boat!


Hell or High Water...........I'm Fishin!!   big_smile

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#4 Apr-07-21 9:00AM

firemunkee
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Ashburn, VA
Registered: May-23-13
Posts: 1766

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

Catching fish, enjoying a cigar with the scenery. Now that's how to break in a boat!


Together we'll fight the long defeat.

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#5 Apr-07-21 2:34PM

Ernie
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From: Ashburn VA
Registered: Feb-03-06
Posts: 15560

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

Outstanding...in many ways!!


Time to go fishin' again!

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#6 Apr-08-21 12:56PM

Junger
Northern Snakehead
From: Potomac, MD
Registered: Aug-14-17
Posts: 720

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

Followed up the next day with a trip with my dad.

https://i.imgur.com/JjpDM4El.jpg

The Ultrex is fantastic, I can just sit back and control the boat while my dad is up front. I'm enjoying a cigar while my dad is watching YT when I was heading to the spot where I was catching them yesterday.

https://i.imgur.com/J3c4yZzl.jpg

Here's how the day went: I catch a fish on a chatterbait, my dad throws a craw. I catch a fish on a paddletail, my dad throws a kastmaster. I can 2 more on a small underspin, my dad throws a crankbait......he will just do whatever he wants to do I guess.

I ended up with 4 largies, and he jigged up a crappie:

https://i.imgur.com/dL6jrLyl.jpg

He's happy so that's all that matters.

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#7 Apr-08-21 12:59PM

drxfish
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Sterling
Registered: Jan-04-14
Posts: 2973

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

But...that...shirt!  And that smile.  He won the day for sure.


Always wishin' I was fishin'

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#8 Apr-09-21 10:13AM

firemunkee
Patagonian Toothfish
From: Ashburn, VA
Registered: May-23-13
Posts: 1766

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

Fantastic!!! Great report!


Together we'll fight the long defeat.

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#9 Apr-09-21 10:23AM

Ernie
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From: Ashburn VA
Registered: Feb-03-06
Posts: 15560

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

Too funny...what's he watching on YT?


Time to go fishin' again!

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#10 Apr-10-21 5:27AM

Bruce
Northern Snakehead
From: Frederick, MD
Registered: Nov-12-11
Posts: 347

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

Not often you see a smile that is bigger than the fish, but it is great to see. Reminded me of outings my Dad and I had before he passed. Cherished memories that will last forever so I'd encourage you to continue the father son trips whenever possible.

Bruce

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#11 Apr-10-21 7:29AM

hookup
Patagonian Toothfish
Registered: Jan-31-12
Posts: 2299

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

Enjoy the time with your Dad.  I remember the last time I fished with mine.  Good memories.

Also, Ernie says I'm so good at spending his money so I'll offer to spend some of yours.  That boat would look major kowl with Aqua-Traction flooring instead of carpet.

Just say'n LoL

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#12 Apr-10-21 7:32AM

Ernie
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From: Ashburn VA
Registered: Feb-03-06
Posts: 15560

Re: Little Seneca Lake 4/6/21

There he goes again...spending other people’s $$!! When my carpets need to be replaced, I’ll be taking my boat to Joe Raymond for this treatment.


Time to go fishin' again!

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