The Trip, Report

so here is a rundown on the 9 day trip that never was.
Day 1- sat
We got set up at camp around noon, many conversations transpired as to when we would head out on the great lake and finally all came together around 2 pm..
GREAT time sharing stories, food and I think a first time swim of the year was had by fellow brother db..  Rob  and all the crew members enjoyed the depths of 200 fow and what Lake Ontario had to offer but alas the rods were idle..

Day 2- sun .. One member felt like sleeping in after a long night and we waited all we could then finally set sail with out him.
Meeting up with brother Andrew we set off out of mexico straight to that golden mark of 200fow..
Troll, troll we did and finally the dipsy rod acted funny. Yea it was hooked up but not pulling back.. After just reeling the line in a small 25' steelhead was seen connected.. I really wanted to release this fish but it would have been a floater as it was hooked bad.. All was put to good use as 1/2 was sent to a brother and the other for dinner.. Must say, I didn't care for it myself, give me greasy beer battered perch or bluegill instead.

Day 3-mon
Another member of the gang showed up and we set sail around 10am. Lake played nice so we decided to try a new spot.. Pine grove was the launch, out in front of SR in 160 fow was the place.. Nadda, not even a jingle or mark on the fish finder.. Doing what we do best it was time for a swim and start the grill.. After that we started up again but noticed the riggers were sluggish and the volt meter was getting low.. HUMMM.. Chief engineer said we should head back but I figured it might be awhile before we get back out due to weather.. The slow troll in produced NOTHING.. Off we went shopping for a new battery (1 of-2) and tested the alt with a meter loaned from the camp staff..
Day 3-tues
Oh the wind & Rain !! It sucked bad.. Real bad but the company, tunes and food were great so we hunkered down hoping things would improve.
Day 4- weds
Slept later the normal and awoke to more WIND with high seas.. Decided to have breakfast then scout the area.. Don't know what happened but I felt VERY Ill.. Like pass out stuff..
The guys were great and everyone was making the best of things, horseshoes, ping pong and such.. By evening the weather showed NO improvement and I made the call that I wasn't sticking around for another 4 days land locked.. We would evaluate the situation in the am..
Well just before dark the wind became crazy, tents & EZ ups were being thrown across the campgrounds all aroud so the decision was pretty evident that we were outta there in the AM..
Day 5-thurs
Woke up, packed up and home I am..
 
It's tough planning something then having the weather take you for a ride, alas L-13.. I'm totally committed to heading back for redemption and hope that conditions will allow us to meet the goals we set when I bought this tub of a boat.. If not, there is always next year :)
 

HT,I don't know what your plans are for your next try but next week they are calling for thunder wed thru fri and the temps are not going above 80 F,the winds will be light from the SSE.With the exception of possible thunder that does n't sound bad at all.Also the river will be running at 750+ for the early part so maybe the bank fishing will turn on.

Them Omega 3 oils must make fish taste like ****, perch and gills are relatively low in them, apparently.  Getting blown out happens, the memories stay despite the weather.

Funny because my wife LOVED the 2 I kept last year and the one was a droppie. I would guess the ones from the lake would be even better. Wished I would of felt better, but along with the cool, crappie, rainy weather I did not feel well, lots of pain. Would of loved just to come up and hang.  At least there were good times had as that is all that really counts.  RJ I hope you got the charging issue fixed and get out a few more times. If you ever need tools or what not you got my number.

Clint thanks for the offer of support. It's always key to have friends in high places , or low places as I like to refer .
Chief engenieer stopped by today for a diagosass and the culprit was a bad ground to battery # 2. Main battery was charging fine and we fixed the issue. Problem solved.
I have a fluke volt / amp meter that will become part of the on board tool kit .
Boat .. Break out another thousand but gotta say , it's a hell of a ride :)

Agreed !! My meter is over 2 bills. If it got trashed I'd be pizzed. We got a harbor freight store close by and I think I need to visit them. My engenieer has givin me great advise on must have items and make sure they are disposable .
Thanks for the advise !!!!

Just catching up (barely...lol)... Awesome time was had tuna with all of the gang! We had the steelhead two days later and it was absolutely delicious... I do agree that its better than the salmon as clint and gerry mentioned. ... And yes, it is one hell of a ride!!! Hope to get one more in before the weather completely caves!!!

HT,
 
If you are entering the LOC, make sure you read the rules carefully. They used to require everyone on board to be registered, and a lot of big fish holders have been disqualified in the past because one or more people on the boat (even non-fishing observers) had not paid up.
 
L13 

Pretty sure that's what it means Tunes.
That is so people don't go out grapple a pig  come in register then go back out and bring in the honker for the $$$$$.
People will  do lots of dirty for much less.
Guy tried to win the Naples derby one opening day by bringing in a LO fish.
 
Back in the days when steelhead would win L13 and I watched a guy climb a tree to spot big ones for his buddy to snag.
Lotta  crazy greedy aswipes and look at me types out there.
 
 

Good luck, RJ. Hope some hit the deck.

That 25k would make a good down payment. Go get em

Good luck cp, Just leaving home now and heading to the Great Lake 0
Hope to give some good news reports later today :)

Lets hope so. Just hit pulaska and stocking up.
Let the games begin

If it was not for this **** neck I would be begging if there was an open seat.

Looks like RJ has some beautiful weather for today.........