So, in close is OVER. We fished outta Shades, all over out to 60s, not one mark. Packed up and went to Walnut. Same deal, out to 50s, same barren wasteland. I had a good first season as I've said before. With only a 20hp, I really can't get out to 70+ without chancing something going wrong. Whether it be the lake kicking up , a break down or what have you.

Guess I have a question. Should I dump $6500 on a 40, then I'll havta get a small kicker also.. I'm weighing the options. Seems like a big expense for an extra month of fishing up there. Then I'd havta take it off when its time for the local fishing I do. Im gonna havta live with the brutal beating we got yesterday until next season. Live and learn, I guess. Oh well, lemmie know what yinz think. Thanks

No real advice on the 40, but enjoyed reading your initial season on the big lake.

If spending that much on a 40, maybe consider a second boat that not only has the higher HP, but more size if things stir up? Might have to pay more, but resale would be easier for a full package, at least I’d imagine. You could always put a kicker on to put around on the inland lakes. If still planning to use a good bit on the HP restricted lakes, your current set up is hard to beat though. Puttering around stinks after spending time on boats that get on plane, but still get you there.

I’m great at spending others money!!!

Bigger boats are bigger headaches. We watch guys struggle at the ramps, take an hour putting things away. Its really not what I'm looking to do. I would consider an 18Ftr, in another Lund but your talking major ching for a '21. Put a 70 or so on it and keep my 20 for kicker. But.... I dunno. Maybe after the girls get thru college. 3kids x 4 years tuition = 41ftr with all the trimming. Lmao.

Btw. Home lake is on the turn. Jus say'IN.

Fish are thick in 75. Gotta fish way down

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Btw. Home lake is on the turn. Jus say'IN.

I think you have less of a dilemma than you may think then!    
The home lake(s) usually fish very well in certain seasons, then pretty much dead when you want to be on the big lake anyway.  If you don't take any unnecessary risks (those 3 kids and wife are worth a heck of a lot more than any walleye).  You have the tools to get things done as is, when you are smart about it.  
 
Not sure if you convince the girls to head to Erie as much as you can local.  That is definitely a good thing that you don't want to screw up.  Like you said about college or whatever they do at that age, you'll most likely have more alone time then to get that bigger boat.

Wow. That some good advice T. You know me better than I know myself. 👍👍👍🤣🤣

That's what I gathered, Eman, by the reports page and guys we spoke to at the launches. Some bigguns too. Oh well, Pork is right. I did enough damage. Good luck and be safe out there.

this is the fifth season of steelhead fishing for my 10 year old son.  i'm not and never have been a fly fisherman, but my 16 year old son and now this one are.  he's been watching his big brother for a few years and has learned well.  he got his first 3 steelhead on the fly yesterday and he was pretty pumped.  
 
 
 
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Nice Chromer. Good for you. I love taking my kids. Making memories dude. 👍👍👍👍

Snagr excellent pictures 👍 as usual 'dude'. The smile tells it all.
Congratulations to the young man.

Checked out parts of Walnut, near the launch, yesterday. Not fishing, mind you, just passing by on my way to Walmart annnnnd noooo, I did not check out noodle rods while I was there. Could'f 🤫if I wanted to though. OK could'f maybe.🤭

  ANDREW IS THE MAN!!!
 
 My son Tim is taking me & youngest son out tomorrow Arthurnoon. It will be my first time fishin' her this year. Got a dozen rods and boat ready, still have 3 grocery bags stuffed ov Panfish tackle too sort through I sortta stole from Timmy a while back. Hate fishin' with him for Panfish! He probably has 1/2 a million $$ in tackle but always needs my stuff that I bring in my small tackle bag  Gonna be a nice day out with the sons. Hope I don't get hooked too bad or I'll be out 5 days/nights a week. Prob. gonna try for numerous species. Canned green tomatoes so they will go good with a fish fry.
 
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