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Hey Gals,

I was on this forum last year. Nice to see a few more women here. I now have a BOAT and have been fishing Mississippi Pool 4. Having a great time learning the river and Lake Pepin. Still need hubby to trailer the boat... but he's a good sport, letting me spend hours on the water trying new spots, etc. I've been fishing for walleye and panfish mostly... and actually catching some! Got an electric fishing knife for Christmas and I cried for joy... need I say more? smile.gif Looking forward to hearing from the gals.

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Better late than never reply...

Wow, I can't believe it's been that long since I've been on this forum. I'm SO EXCITED to see how many women are on it. It's nice to know that I'm not the only fish-crazy woman in Minnesota. To answer your question... yeah, it would be great to steer myself over the best spots.... but I still haven't learned to operate the boat. It's way TOO MUCH boat for me. And hubby's secret plan is working. He knows that if I can drive my own boat... I'll be on the water and not at home. He's a pretty smart guy. smirk However, I've adapted... bought a fishing kayak. grin I'm interested in the Women's GTG next week! Would someone be able to teach me how to launch and load my boat?!?!? smile

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The beauty of the GTG is that Paul at Appeldoorns hooks up to your boat with a tractor and launches it for you!!! All you have to do is sit in the boat while it rolls off the trailer and guide it on the trailer when you return. The more the merrier, so I hope you can make it.

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Yes - it is extremely easy to load and launch the boat. I have a 16.5 Alumacraft that I had only launched and loaded once by myself. I was a little nervous, but it really is not a big deal. At least I don't have to back the trailer down - Barb can attest to the fact that I'm not that good at it.

I may have missed it, but what kind of boat do you have? Everyone of the gals will definitely help you out if you need it.

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Paul and the tractor will get it in for you - but even if there wasn't that option - these ladies are great.

My first GTG was at Osakis last summer and I barely knew how to handle my boat in the water let alone launch/land it by myself. Barb was very patient with me blush

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I just have a lot of experience backing up trailers. Now if I could just remember to put the plug in the boat. But that's a story for the GTG, after all we all do need a good laugh!

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My boat is a Crestliner 1850 Sport/Fish with a 190 hp inboard/outboard. It's HUGE and heavy. But lots of room. A couple livewells. I can back it up, but trying to crank the winch takes the strength of hercules (or my hubby... same thing). Last time I tried, it wasn't pretty. smile

We're going out today. Hubby promises to give me lessons. Will let you know how that goes. whistle Will add fishing report if we catch anything.

Thanks for the info!

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Good News and Bad News...

Had an awesome day out on the water. On Pool 4, we count number of species. Me - 5, Hubby - 4

My total number of species includes the CARP I somehow snagged on the fin and reeled in using my ultralight rod. That was a treat. smirk

Hit on a nice, consistent crappie bite mid-afternoon (which I dominated whistle) And then Hubby reels in two nice EYES. Go figure. He barely tolerates fishing. No fair! eek

Bad News... No GTG for me. cry(this time) You gals have a blast!

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That sucks that you can't make it to the GTG. frownfrown

It would be a great time to learn more about your boat for sure.

The good thing is that this is not the only time we get together. We do have other outings throughout the year. Hopefully you can join us one some of those.

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