joeD Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 After many years and countless miles and sub standard care, not to mention duct tape and caulk, the plastic finally gave out underneath the stern of my Penobscot 17. The corpulence of the owner , might, MIGHT, have been the culprit of the plastic's early demise. Boo hoo. Bought another Penobscot 17, used, but in excellent condition, this past Sunday. As I knew the Big was fishing pretty good, and was quite clear, and had a willing partner who took a vacation day from work, it was time to get the "new" water vessel wet. Which we did, cnr (Mark) and I. On the middle portion of the Big. Weather was cloudy and calm, river fine. In fact, water temp was still in the 60s. Mark caught the first fish of the day on a topwater bait. He remarked, and seemed pleased, that he was the first to catch a fish in the new canoe. Broke the cherry he said. Well, judging by the size of that cheeseball fish, the canoe I'm sure felt nothing and continued floating feeling vaguely dissatisfied. Until I caught my first fish of the day, as pictured. On a fluke (shocking I know). Fishing was pretty steady the rest of the day, quite a few 13 14 15 inch fish caught, fat and feisty, Toward the end, I caught this largemouth. On a ned rig. Yes. A ned rig. Which I have dissed in the past. I figured a ned was just a different slider worm, a slump buster. But, I have been using it of late with pretty good success. Yes, a lot of dinks are caught. But also, a lot of really decent fish. It's an effective clear water tool. Anyway, here's yours truly with a couple of fish and cigars and dirty fishing shirt interrupted by a sizable paunch. MOPanfisher, awhuber, Brian Jones and 14 others 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch f Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Way to go Joe!! nice big largemouth! and your shorts rule! joeD 1 "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeD Posted November 5, 2016 Author Share Posted November 5, 2016 Yes, it is quite a feat to make my thighs look even worse. Oy. And to think I was once a recruited athlete. Oh, the humanity! OOOF! OUCH! Still, like I tell all my women, " Hey, you might not be first, but you might be next!" Quillback 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch f Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Seriously Joe, outstanding day of fishing...that's one of the biggest river largemouths I've seen in a while! Bravo "Honor is a man's gift to himself" Rob Roy McGregor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 You might try to be the biggest jerk on the forum at least when it comes to the cooking parts, but you catch some fish. Props. joeD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 P.S. You are aware they make this stuff called Kevlar now right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Not bad! And hey I'm a short shorts guy too. Stuck in the 80's so says my oldest kid. Who the hell wants to wear shorts that go past their knees (Capri's)? I ain't no basketball player. Please don't give the Ned credit though, that hurt. Those fatties would have eaten a slider worm and you know it. ☺ joeD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snagged in outlet 3 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Nice Joe! I didn't know you smiled I thought you were a hater all the time. joeD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smalliebigs Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Sweet fish Joe!!!! And personally I love the shorts and you aren't even close to a jerk on this forum. ....some people can't take honesty Kudos brother that Smallie is Phat joeD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 16 minutes ago, Smalliebigs said: Sweet fish Joe!!!! And personally I love the shorts and you aren't even close to a jerk on this forum. ....some people can't take honesty Kudos brother that Smallie is Phat Hey! I didn't say he was a jerk, I just said he tries to be one. I bet he will own it too. I'd fish with him any day. Daryk Campbell Sr, Brian Jones and joeD 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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