I won't call it a boat

cassidyta · 10-10-08, 01:12 AM

But, it fits into the budget, and most of my lakes are small and have a lot of debris. Not to mention it will fit in the back of the truck. The guy bought it in April and I picked it up for 1K. The over under before my fat @$$ flips it is 21 days.

http://www.twintrollerboats.com/?utm...=TwinTrollerQ4

Lancer6 · 10-10-08, 03:06 AM

I hear a distant trumpet...

...rehearsing "Taps".

L6

cassidyta · 10-10-08, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lancer6

I hear a distant trumpet...

...rehearsing "Taps".

L6

Maybe for my gear, but I guarantee, I won't get in it without a PFD.

woody · 10-10-08, 11:41 AM

someone yells, "MAN OVERBOARD!!!"
his buddy says "QUICK! SAVE HIS TACKLE!!!"

doc · 10-10-08, 11:50 AM

My ex step dad carries a contraption consisting of: an empty film canister, small cork, 25ft of trotline string, and alka seltzer.

He has one attached to his poles and tackle boxes. Wether or not it actually works? but he swears by it. attach one end of the trot line string to the small cork, anchor the other end to the bottom of the film canister, break apart the alka seltzer and put it in the film canister, then all of the string and cork, then put the lid on the canister. put some small holes in the bottom of the film canister, and attach the setup to whatever you dont want to loose in the lake.

The theory is you drop your tackle/pole overboard the water seeps in the small holes, hits the alka seltzer, pressure pushes off the lid, and the cork floats up to the surface. Allowing you to retrieve your belongings (as long as you securely tied it to your tackle/ pole and the water isn't too deep.)

Now, if it works or not I dont know but he swears by it.

carolina-rig-01 · 10-10-08, 11:51 AM

sweet deal man, i hope you like it.

jasonfish320 · 10-10-08, 12:23 PM

remember to put the heavier guy in the back otherwise you'll have a submarine on your hands

cassidyta · 10-10-08, 01:34 PM

Doc,
It sounds like a decent Theory. I do a lot of canoe fishing, so I have always used a simlar system, but I attach a large bobber to the line. I coil the line and hold it together with a water soluable glue.
On my rods I bought some rubber stoppers, the type you would put on the bottom of a cane. I drill a small hole into the center of it and thread the line through. I attach a washer slightly bigger than the hole and then coil the line inside of it. I use a similar large bobber on the other end.
Obviously, I don't use this on all my rods all of the time. In a canoe I have learned (the hard way) if it is not in use, tie it down.

Wishing2BFishing · 10-10-08, 01:41 PM

Cassidyta,

My first "boat" was a very similar set-up. The only difference is that it did not have that new-fangled electric in the floor. Instead, I just had a basic trolling motor on the back.

You shouldn't be disappointed with your purchase. Back when I had the similar set-up, I got into some serious fish. I took the thing everywhere, including places that I probably had no business being (like big lakes and the Delaware River). The good thing about your boat is that you will be able to take it places that others can't go. I discovered a marshy area near my home, carried it into the water, and caught tons of fish that were likely undisturbed for years. Good luck.

NOTE: I am looking forward to seeing pictures of you in some super shallow weedy waters catching fish that others can't.

zooker · 10-10-08, 02:18 PM

they are pretty cool i have seen them out on tuckertown a few times. my skinny but in one umm no way.hell i have fallen out of a bass boat -several times-

zooker

doc · 10-10-08, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooker

hell i have fallen out of a bass boat

zooker

Glad Im not alone

flbassman · 10-10-08, 03:43 PM

Thats a sweet rig man!!! A small boat will get you back off the lake, where the bass are. Best of luck!

jmartin · 10-10-08, 03:52 PM

Cant say I have fallen out but one day while docking my brother reversed when we were still 6 foot from dock. needless to say I had a cold start to my day.

woody · 10-10-08, 04:33 PM

Looks like alot of good fishin to be had on that right their.

Lilmoosecountry · 10-10-08, 05:23 PM

I like it!!! I have just the right place to use a boat like that.

Jim80 · 10-10-08, 05:26 PM

Thats simular to the pelican boat we have . You'll have a blast fishing out of it man enjoy .

Jim

10-10-08, 01:12 AM	#1
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	I won't call it a boat But, it fits into the budget, and most of my lakes are small and have a lot of debris. Not to mention it will fit in the back of the truck. The guy bought it in April and I picked it up for 1K. The over under before my fat @$$ flips it is 21 days. http://www.twintrollerboats.com/?utm...=TwinTrollerQ4 __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

10-10-08, 03:06 AM	#2
Lancer6 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 734	I hear a distant trumpet......rehearsing "Taps". L6

10-10-08, 11:51 AM	#6
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	sweet deal man, i hope you like it. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

10-10-08, 12:23 PM	#7
jasonfish320 BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MAINEIAC Posts: 585	remember to put the heavier guy in the back otherwise you'll have a submarine on your hands __________________ "If at first you don't succeed; have another beer"

10-10-08, 01:34 PM	#8
cassidyta BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,928	Doc, It sounds like a decent Theory. I do a lot of canoe fishing, so I have always used a simlar system, but I attach a large bobber to the line. I coil the line and hold it together with a water soluable glue. On my rods I bought some rubber stoppers, the type you would put on the bottom of a cane. I drill a small hole into the center of it and thread the line through. I attach a washer slightly bigger than the hole and then coil the line inside of it. I use a similar large bobber on the other end. Obviously, I don't use this on all my rods all of the time. In a canoe I have learned (the hard way) if it is not in use, tie it down. __________________ If you have ever wondered if you should retie, the answer is yes.

10-10-08, 11:41 AM	#4
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	someone yells, "MAN OVERBOARD!!!" his buddy says "QUICK! SAVE HIS TACKLE!!!"

10-10-08, 11:50 AM	#5
doc BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,134	My ex step dad carries a contraption consisting of: an empty film canister, small cork, 25ft of trotline string, and alka seltzer. He has one attached to his poles and tackle boxes. Wether or not it actually works? but he swears by it. attach one end of the trot line string to the small cork, anchor the other end to the bottom of the film canister, break apart the alka seltzer and put it in the film canister, then all of the string and cork, then put the lid on the canister. put some small holes in the bottom of the film canister, and attach the setup to whatever you dont want to loose in the lake. The theory is you drop your tackle/pole overboard the water seeps in the small holes, hits the alka seltzer, pressure pushes off the lid, and the cork floats up to the surface. Allowing you to retrieve your belongings (as long as you securely tied it to your tackle/ pole and the water isn't too deep.) Now, if it works or not I dont know but he swears by it.

10-10-08, 01:41 PM	#9
Wishing2BFishing BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Morgantown, Pa Posts: 1,254	Cassidyta, My first "boat" was a very similar set-up. The only difference is that it did not have that new-fangled electric in the floor. Instead, I just had a basic trolling motor on the back. You shouldn't be disappointed with your purchase. Back when I had the similar set-up, I got into some serious fish. I took the thing everywhere, including places that I probably had no business being (like big lakes and the Delaware River). The good thing about your boat is that you will be able to take it places that others can't go. I discovered a marshy area near my home, carried it into the water, and caught tons of fish that were likely undisturbed for years. Good luck. NOTE: I am looking forward to seeing pictures of you in some super shallow weedy waters catching fish that others can't.

10-10-08, 02:18 PM	#10
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	they are pretty cool i have seen them out on tuckertown a few times. my skinny but in one umm no way.hell i have fallen out of a bass boat -several times- zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

10-10-08, 03:43 PM	#12
flbassman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Jacksonville Florida Posts: 2,840	Thats a sweet rig man!!! A small boat will get you back off the lake, where the bass are. Best of luck! __________________ R.I.P. Zooker

10-10-08, 03:52 PM	#13
jmartin BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bridgewater Va Posts: 304	Cant say I have fallen out but one day while docking my brother reversed when we were still 6 foot from dock. needless to say I had a cold start to my day. __________________ "Body Piercing by Springfield"

10-10-08, 04:33 PM	#14
woody BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Jonesville, Indiana Posts: 3,597	Looks like alot of good fishin to be had on that right their.

10-10-08, 05:23 PM	#15
Lilmoosecountry BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,322	I like it!!! I have just the right place to use a boat like that. __________________ Live everyday as if it was your last & check your ego at the door!!! God is watching.

10-10-08, 05:26 PM	#16
Jim80 BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Thomaston CT Posts: 3,862	Thats simular to the pelican boat we have . You'll have a blast fishing out of it man enjoy . Jim __________________ In memory of Zooker 1/11/73-7/2/2010. You will be sorely missed and never forgotten.

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