Where is everybody from & what do you do??

[Harry]

Working on setting it up so we can post our location in our profile or having it so you can see it near your user name.

Until then since were all fairly new to one another I figure I'd start it off.

I'm a Journeyman Lineman and work for the Atlantic City Electric Co.
I live in south Jersey and do most of my fishing behind the barrier Islands from AC to Ocean City.

[Willie]

Plymouth Pa and I am a funeral director, lots of time in Somers Point, NJ

[DIVERHERB]

I am a dealership mechanic and live just south of Tampa. Own a 24dlx and love it. 4th boat I have owned (all deep-v) this is the first skiff. Use it for offshore diving in the gulf up to 20 miles out on good days. I can honestly say I am happier with this boat then all others, though it is ugly compared to the others LOL.
Diverherb

[fishmor]

Realestate in SW Missouri trying to quit. Marshfield, MO 20 miles east of Springfield on I-44. Planning on setting up a 1965 or a 19ft Panga. The CS has the nod right now, roomier, safer, tough, strong, lightweight for its size. My interest in fishing as I said somewhere else on here is Hybrid Stripers-Stripers-Freshwater Drum and Catfish in that order. In 11 years I'll be eighty if that tells you anything. LOL

[Harry]

Plymouth Pa and I am a funeral director, lots of time in Somers Point, NJ

*Note to Self*
Don't sleep too soundly near Willie !!!! :o

[Detaleguy]

welp.....my wife fishes better than me.....so I just Kleen boats and cars and motorcycles. Actually I don't Kleen them I sell tha stuff to Kleen them with ;D
We are 2 miles from tha beach south of Daytona

[Harry]

Wecome Detaleguy,
And thanks for stopping in.

If you have a site where you sell these products or want to show them here, feel free to do so.

A Clean boats a happy boat...... ;D

[Detaleguy]

thanks Harry....I'll try to put something together. For now folks can learn about me here

http://rpm_carter.greatestjournal.com

[rmpflyfish]

Manassas, Virginia.

Land Surveyor (Let me know if you need some Surveying in Virginia ;D)

RMP....

[Detaleguy]

rmpfly...what part? I was in Norfolk yesterday, need to go back and check out that cool fish'n boat..USS Mo!!!

[rob198dlv]

Saint Augustine, FL. I work in IT. Just bought my first skiff (198DLV) in March.

[redfish4639]

Live in Gonzales between Baton Rouge and New Orleans ,La.. Fish out of the Cocodrie area on the Gulf coast. Have a camp at the end of hwy 55 in Montegut. Just retired last Aug. after 40 yrs in a chemical plant. My wife and I fish from a 19' semi vee Carolina Skiff.

[Harry]

Live in Gonzales between Baton Rouge and New Orleans ,La.. Fish out of the Cocodrie area on the Gulf coast. Have a camp at the end of hwy 55 in Montegut. Just retired last Aug. after 40 yrs in a chemical plant. My wife and I fish from a 19' semi vee Carolina Skiff.

Welcome aboard Redfish, Glad to have ya !!
Congratulations on your retirement !! :)

[Loki]

I'm in Orlando and work in IT. My fishing platform of choice is a 218 DLV, usually in the Titusville or Merritt island area.

[Willie]

delta guy, Guess you kinda make a kleen sweep of everything... sicko..... bad joke.... anyway....I have not been down that way in about 10 years. We get to NewSmyrna to a time share every now and then. Next time I get down, we may all be very old by then, I'll let you know.

My gosh, lots of people all over the place. Gonna have to make a lot of stops on my next trip down south. Have a great one everyone. Have a Kiwanis meeting to get to. Later :D

[red chaser]

I am from Jacksonville, Florida. I am a project manager for my dads construction business and a firefighter for Jacksonville.

[Willie]

Well welcome to you red chaser....I am from Plymouth, PA, and do my boating in Great Egg Harbor, NJ ( around Ocean City NJ.

[trav273]

Im from the deep south, Thibodaux, LA. I am a funeral director/embalmer. Not a CS owner yet, but I am in the market to buy one.

[Willie]

Hey trav273, I am from Plymouth Pa and am in the same line of work. I have my own funeral home here. They are nice boats, you will enjoy it.

[Harry]

*note to self*

Sleep with one eye open around the embalmers........ ;D

[Willie]

:D I wouldn't sleep at all..........................

[Detaleguy]

I am from Jacksonville, Florida. I am a project manager for my dads construction business and a firefighter for Jacksonville.


hey Red, I am in Jacksonville bout 2-3 times a week, ever get a chance stop by BigBoysPlayToys....see Rodney or Tommie in Palatka......they are great guys and will take care of your Skiff!!!!!!

[sportskiff]

what a bunch so far, I hang out in Camden, S.C. , retired , have since learned to do the "domestic" stuff around the house. (am I the only one to do a load of clothes and have the wife a brand new set or three of pink socks?) Am getting to really know my kids now, JEEZZZZZ. Thank the heavens they don't look like me. (I am short and ugly) Skiff is a year old now,and still putting on the pounds. (and strangly , so am I , so I guess I am short, fat, and ugly) The raven black hair has now thinned and my head gets sunburnt, now a mix of white,clear and brown, mustashe now looks like i forgot to wash my face after drinking 3 glasses of milk. The only fish in the lake are within 2' of my bobber/lure according to my youngest son. ( i have learned to instantly duck after i cast, then the "wizzzzz" sound goes by, a lesson it didn't take long to learn, trust me) The wife catches the biggest bass,please note the sore spot under my nose. I used to spend 12-18 hrs a day as a iron worker/welder, pipefitter/welder,aircraft mechanic/builder/welder. 7 days a week usually (didn't see my kids for years, wife went thru college then too) Doc retired me at 37 with degenaritv disc and bone disease, so many "osiss's" we ain't got paper to put em down on. And now I have a hump on my back, have shrunk 2 1/2", arms a bit longer than somebody my size , so I am humped,gorilla-armed,short,fat, and ugly. Hows that for a bit about me?
all true
thanks old ranger

[Fillet1]

I havent posted here yet for he grief that I will receive. If the embalmers can take it so can I. ;D I live in Camden County NJ and I am a father, husband and attorney.

[Willie]

Hey fillet1, I picked that up from another sight, we love ya anyway, after all you fish from a carolina skiff, you can't be all bad. ;) ;) :) :) ;D ;D ::)
I have 3 boys, the baby turned 21 last week. Both Sad, proud and happy at the same time.

[Harry]

you fish from a carolina skiff, you can't be all bad.


Did you read his last word Willie, his occupation ? ;D




J/K, you never know when this site might need a good Liar, I mean Laywer... :o

[Fillet1]

I knew I'd regret posting here.... ;D

[Willie]

I grew up in the funeral busness, and have been getting the funeral jokes for as long as I can remember................. ;D

[kaceyandrich]

from swfl live in venice. i just purchased my second boat. a 198 semi v which i love. i have a 24 v trolling motor setup on it. lowrance gps and powerpole. just installed a bobs cavitation plate stablizer so hoping that works well. i have a 115 honda hanging off the back with leaning post and duel livewells. also just upgraded the pump to a 700 gph from a 500. own it three months and have 15 hours on it. wish that was 150 though. i am a pharmacist who works to fish. lemon bay and boca grade

[Harry]

from swfl live in venice. i just purchased my second boat. a 198 semi v which i love. i have a 24 v trolling motor setup on it. lowrance gps and powerpole. just installed a bobs cavitation plate stablizer so hoping that works well. i have a 115 honda hanging off the back with leaning post and duel livewells. also just upgraded the pump to a 700 gph from a 500. own it three months and have 15 hours on it. wish that was 150 though. i am a pharmacist who works to fish. lemon bay and boca grade


Welcome,
Do you get after tarpon down there?
I would LOVE to catch one. My wife's aunt & uncle live in FtMyers beach and we usually go down every year and fish with a pro guide out of Charolette Harbor. Lots of snook, reds and trout but never the elusivr silver king !!! We usually go down in Feb, March , or April and suspect were a little too early for there arrival..... ::)


Anyway,
Glad to have you aboard. Thanks for signing up and enjoy !!!

[seabelow]

Retired 30 year telephone/data tech. I now fix microwave ovens and other electronic things,
full time again at a local TV repair/sales store. I retired at 48, started at GTE of Pa. at 18, now 57, I just couldn't fish 24/7. I also work on my web page http://click1now.comwhen I'm not fishing. Not enough time in a day....... I live in Port Orange, fl. 7 tenths from the boat ramp and 5 miles to Ponce Inlet. Great fishing !
Allen

[MikeH]

St. Augustine, FL. I'm in Corporate Security management for a large health insurance company.

[tomytek]

Bowie, MD. Around the Washington, DC metropolitan area. I am a full time Network Engineer for a Development Company and a part time Independent Distributor.

[Loki]

Welcome Sea, MikeH, and Tomy! Hope you guys stick around and help grow the site with us. Oh yea, you might also learn something or show the rest of something new! After all, thats what this great site and great community is all about!


Loki

[Mark27284]

Kernersville, NC, and have a camper set up permanantly on the White Oak River near Swansboro and Emerald Isle NC. I spend most weekends there fishing.

I own a company that performs repairs and emergency services for homes that have been damaged by fires or floods. I have a new website that is still under construction, www.restorationprofessionalsinc.com

Emergency drying services performed state wide, and I have and will travel to other states in case of major catastrophes. Hope you guys never need my services, but hurricane season is looming ;)

[Loki]

Welcome to the community Mark!

[jaybyrd83ecu]

OBX, NC. I teach high school.

[sportskiff]

Kinda short there jaybyrd, but we get it, teacher, don't envy you, most kids I've met latley don't go outside, play video games all the time, and have a disrespect for the older crowd, hope you don't have that problem, WELCOME to the BEST skiff site out there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sportskiffgimp

[Willie]

Welcome to the site.... My wife is a teacher up here in PA and even in the elementary grades some of the "children" can get pretty rough these days... keep in touch and am going to visit down your way in a couple of weeks. Keep skiffin and fishin, Willie :D

[Slim to None]

I live in Gatorville...err....Gainesville, FL. I co-own an auto repair shop that specializes in A/C and transmission work. And I'm a fishaholic!

[sportskiff]

Welcome Slim,
Glad to see you!!!
sportskiffgimp

[Harry]

I live in Gatorville...err....Gainesville, FL. I co-own an auto repair shop that specializes in A/C and transmission work. And I'm a fishaholic!


You can appercate my baby then Slim..........

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e223/aclineman/Chevelle0022.jpg

[colmullis]

I'm a retired Army soldier & combat vet from Viet Nam and am now retiring from teaching JROTC in high school in Rockingham, NC. I live near Swansboro, NC on saltwater marsh and can go by boat from my house to the intercoastal and on to the ocean. We live on Bear Creek beside Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base. Been married to the same girl 42 years and she loves to fish - yes I'm lucky!! We are buying a DLX 1980 2008 model w/ 90hp Suzuki and can't wait to get it next week.

[Slim to None]

very nice car harry! my favorate all time car is a '70 chevelle LS6 454 convertable. i saw one over in daytona beach at the turkey rod run a few years back. numbers matching car. it was one of the dozen or so '70 LS6 verts left. this was all original, not restored. the guy said he wouldn't even discuss selling it until the number reached 7 digits! and there was one sold on barret jackson for 2.5 mil last year.

[Harry]

very nice car harry! my favorate all time car is a '70 chevelle LS6 454 convertable. i saw one over in daytona beach at the turkey rod run a few years back. numbers matching car. it was one of the dozen or so '70 LS6 verts left. this was all original, not restored. the guy said he wouldn't even discuss selling it until the number reached 7 digits! and there was one sold on barret jackson for 2.5 mil last year.


Nice,
if you like Chevelle's check out the other site I run. www.Chevythunder.net Alot of our guys have, and are into, Chevelles.... One guy there, 1badSS ( Brad) is restoring a sweet 69 convert. I think he's from New Symarna Fla (sp) And was at the turkey run this year...

[Fayetteguy]

Well i just joined since i just bought my skiff. Its a '96 model 16, an older man had it, has had less than 18 gallons of gas ever run through it and has never spent the night outside. I just moved down here to savannah back in january and had to finally get a boat. I am a student in marine biology and work for the GA DNR/Coastal Resources doing research on redfish. I see that alot of ou guys are into hot rods, and that happens to be another hobby of mine, Ive got an old nova that was my first car and just bought a '63 shortbed fleetside C10 to start restoring for my dads retirement gift. I hope my skiff turns out to be as great as i think it is. I plan to use it mostly inshore and of course to run to some islands to have a day on the beach when the lady wants to. Its got a 40hp Mariner which i dont know if i like, im an OMC kinda guy but hopefully this thing can give me a few years. as you see i can talk just about to anyone about anything. see ya guys!

[Loki]

Welcome aboard Fayetteguy and thanks for sharing a little about yourself. I can tell just by your attitude and interest that you'll fit right in to our growing community.


Mike

[Trim-Tab]

Well I'm from Panama City, FL in the panhandle, (chumhead's neck of the woods) and I'm a Tax Professional...

Assistant Manager for a Liberty Tax Service Franchise in Panama City (Callaway, actually)

No, I don't work for the IRS... I'm on YOUR side. ;)

[Willie]

We sure are growing, won't be long before we have someone in every state between NJ and Florida, In fact I beleive we already do. Way to go Harry, great site. We can get a ride all the way down the coast now. ;D

Still looking for someone around NEW BURNE, NC...for some info on the place......Willie

[Slim to None]

yeah this site is great! seems like a nice group of boaters. i like the diversity along the coast. gives a lot of different opinions, which is always great.

[mbi777]

Been living in Orlando since 1971 and moved down here from Detroit right after I graduated from High School. I work for a privately owned electro-mechanical power transmission distributor based out of Orlando with 18 branches around the state. Been working there since 1972 and worked my way up the ranks. Now I am the technical support mgr for the northeast part of the state covering from Orlando up to Jax. That being said, one of my guys up in Jax took me saltwater fishing 10 years ago out of Oak Harbor and he put me on my first redfish. I was still using freshwater baitcasters and I took a blue giant Johnny Rattler out of my tackle box and threw it a few feet from the shoreline. As I was getting the rats nest out of the reel, my buddy asked me what I expected to catch on that ugly thing. Well, about the time he said that, and also finishing up getting the rats nest out, there was a big crash on my lure. It ended up to be my first redfish at 27" long. I was hooked for good on saltwater fishing after that. Since then I bought my 1655DLX with the 40Hp yammy on it four years ago and been having a blast! Fish mostly out of Titusville and Mosqito lagoon, and several times a year over in Steinhatchee.

[redfish4639]

I live in the Gonzales, Louisiana area. Do mostly salt water fishing out the Montegut/ Cocodrie area. Spec's, red fish and flounder are our main catch. Been a Carolina Skiff owner for around 10 yrs. Have a 1965 semi vee model. Love the boat , it's perfect for around the marsh where we fish.

Lou

[sportskiff]

Welcome Redfish ,
Glad to see you are jumping right in, fits like a glove, don't it? IF ya happen to have a crawfish pie reciepie, would ya share it? (I can remember a certain such pie in Lafayette and Houma, spicy and just the best meal EVER!!!!!!especially with a lot of cold beer) Blackened redfish reciepie would go over big in the "cook book" section too!!!!! (BTW)
I spent some quality time in south La, (used to work for Marlin Drilling, in the gulf) shure enjoyed the time there, and the food was the best , spicy was the rule then, and the crawfish pie ruled!!!!!!! It shure beat shuckin crawfish, I could eat FASTER with no shell in the way!!!!!!
OH, fer those of you that don't know, crawfish pie is kinda like pot pie, cept it is a whole lot better and SPICY with a lot of garlic and onion, sometimes with shrimp too, but I liked the straight crawfish pie much better!!!!!!! (pardon me for drooling on yer floor...........)
Reggie

[sportskiff]

Oh yea, crawfish is better than lobster, shrimp, codfish, an almost everything I can think of......BTW....
Reggie

[HookedOnFishing]

My name is John, And I am almost a lawyer. I have 1 yr left in law school. I have been fishing since I can remember. Every weekend growing up I was out deep sea fishing. I live in Florida and i Fish around the tampa bay area.

[largebucket]

I live in Jacksonville (Middleburg) Fl. Fish out of my new in july 1780 dlv with 90 yam. have had the boat in waters from Jax to to Port St. Joe and many other spot on gulf coast. I'm a cell tech. for Verizon Wireless my towers are throughout the norteast Fl. area.

[sportskiff]

Can ya hear me NOW?
yuk,yuk,yuk all kiddin aside, Happy your here!!!
Now for the lawyer jokes.............. ;D
Reggie

[al_e._gator]

I'm a retired Air Force radio technician in Warner Robins, Georgia now working for the Air Force repairing F-15 avionics. Just bought an 08 198 DLV with 90hp Evinrude Etec. Took it out for the first time today and loved it. I can keep it on plane at 20 and it tops out at 39. We needed a combination pleasure/fishing boat that would hold more than 6 and the DLV fits the bill. Just need that set of deck cushions to soften the ride for the kids and everyone will be happy.

[Riverine1969]

Hello everyone. I just joined the group a few minutes ago. My name is Jim, and I've been retired for five years from UPS. I live an hour inland from Norfolk, Virginia, out "in the sticks". My wife and I boat/fish primarily in the Albemarle/Chowan watershed, with a little bit of fishing on the Virginia Eastern Shore.

I'm the worse fisherman in the state, if not the whole USA. We have a CS 24, and really like poking around in the shallow, snah infested areas in Eastern North Carolina.

[Harry]

Welcome Jim, and everyone else who has taken the time & joined up with us.

You will find this is one of the friendliest, most informative, Skiff/ SeaChaser forums on the web. Hope you enjoy your stay here and,continue to be an active part of our growing community !!!!

[Willie]

Howdy to ya there guy and if I lived in your state I would argue with you about being the worst fisherman in the state. Glad to have you and keep us posted with any fishing trips and pictures if you got them . Keep on skiffin..........Willie 010

[excapmarine]

O/K, I will try again. I am from Houston,Texas. Born and raised here in the Northside of Houston. Just five miles from the big airport. I own a 2003 1980DLX with a 90hp Johnson. Has been a great skiff to date. No problems at all. Use it in both fresh/salt water. Pull a tube/waterskis and fish when I am able to. My wife and I both retired people. And let me tell you, she always outfishes me. I don't mind, I just enjoy cruising in my skiff. i just recently discovered this site. Great site! I will keep checking in from time to time. Do some volunteering at our church.

[Harry]

O/K, I will try again. I am from Houston,Texas. Born and raised here in the Northside of Houston. Just five miles from the big airport. I own a 2003 1980DLX with a 90hp Johnson. Has been a great skiff to date. No problems at all. Use it in both fresh/salt water. Pull a tube/waterskis and fish when I am able to. My wife and I both retired people. And let me tell you, she always outfishes me. I don't mind, I just enjoy cruising in my skiff. i just recently discovered this site. Great site! I will keep checking in from time to time. Do some volunteering at our church.


Sounds good,
Enjoy your retirement, sounds like you have a plan enjoying your skiff.

Welcome to the site !!!

[fluke29]

live in balto. md.,but have a trailer year round in chincoteague va.keep my j16 down there from april to dec. just bought a new mercury 25efi 4 stroke. anxious to try it out in the bay down there.
btw, i'm retired since 2002,but do a little part time at home depot.

[Willie]

Welcome, I have 2 boys that live in your area. One in Baltimore, Pigtown, the other moved to Towson. The latter is the outdoorsman. Anyway my wife and I get down that way once or twice a month. Good to have you aboard......happy skiffin...Willie

[Randell]

Hey Excapmarine, you ever hear of a little fab shop there in Houston that builds
BBQ Pits? Ole Dave Klose built me one a couple of years ago. Man those boys
sure do some pretty work. Dave loves to fish. Maybe you guys could work out a trade, fishing for some of Daves bbq. ;D


~Randell

[Eddie Spaghetti]

Hi Boys and Girls, Eddie Spaghetti here.
New member 8-23-07.
Just a little about me...... 53 yrs., smart, good looking (My Opinion), Draftsman/Cad Op. for Work, Avid Fisherman for Fun, (Mostly LM Bass and Stripers)
I live on the Eastern Shore of MD. Near Greensboro.
First real boat, CS #1965 S/V with Yamaha 50/4, purchased last year.
Great Boat............!!!
Looks like a fun group, Glad I found you.
Hope to see you on the water...!!!

[Willie]

Welcome aboard to ya Eddie Spaghetti................great name by the way...................sounds like a nice rig you have there. Just right for chasing the stripers around the bay. If you have any pictures of yourself, your boat or whatever, feel free to post em up. I am land locked for now except for a few more weekends down the shore. We close the camper up late October or so, after that its snow time up here in Pa. Keep on skiffin..................Willie 010

[islandman1019]

I live on North Padre Island in Corpus Christi, Tx. I live on the backside of the island with a boat dock as my back yard. The canal we are on connects with the Laguna Madre. It is the waterway between Padre island and the mainland. I own a landscape business here on the island.
I just purchased my first Carolina Skiff 17. It has a Suzuki 75 HP engine. The hull is a 1994 and the engine I believe is a 1996. It has been out of the water for 3 years but was in good running condition when taken out. I am anxious to get into it and get it running. Overall boat is in good condition. The engine is the only question. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I plan on buying a repair manual and I have several friends who are good with engines to help out.

[Harry]

Welcome Islandman,
And what kind of questions do you have, or what kind of suggestion are you looking for ?

Many good skiff folks here to help you out. Feel free to use the search tab, you may find some answers to question that have already been asked.

Again,
Welcome aboard !!

[dadrifta]

Islandman the first thing to do is replace the waterpump on your motor, sent you a PM, I think Huffs is the local Suzuki dealer. Good to see another local boy on the board.

[seatravlr]

I live down on the gulf coast in a little town called Waveland. Unfortunately right about where the eye of Katrina came ashore and pretty much wiped out the entire town. My last boat was one of the few things I owned that survived but with all the rebuilding that needed to be done, I decided to sell it. I'm looking at DLVs now, really think I'm going to get me a 258DLV with twin Hondas on the back. I've been through several boats over my life and I really think the big DLV will be the best all around boat for what I want to do. Last boat was a 28' Lafite skiff, a commercial fishing boat from Louisiana where I grew up. Was a beautiful boat, straight inboard with a 1/2 cabin but at 28' x 11' and 5500 lbs was a bit much to trailer. Prior to that I had a 22' Aquasport cuddy cabin, also a great boat but a bit deep draft for fishing in the marsh. Had several smaller boats in the 18 foot range also. We have thousands of square miles of marsh to fish nearby in Louisana but its either a long trailer down there or a 10-12 boat ride across open water which is of course the desired way to go! Once in the marsh you need shallow draft but need enough boat to get across and back if the weather gets ugly. Also have a string of barrier islands that are great to fish or just visit, there again need a bigger boat to get out but shoal draft to get in to the islands. Thats why I'm thinking the DLV is gonna work out perfect for me. I also do a bit of offshore, and I think it will be enough boat for occasional runs out on a good day. Hope to make my mind up this week about the 258 DLV, tired of working on stuff, rebuilding after Katrina. I'm ready to go fishing again!

[Familymanof5]

I guess it is time for me to intro myself. I am originally from Shelbyville Kentucky. Moved to Florida in 98. Lived here for 6 years then moved to Cullowhee North Carolina. Didn't like the weeather there so moved back to Florida. I am a building contractor working for a Construction Management firm in Sarasota. I have 3 kids, 1 of which is in college in NC, Victoria, Thomas and Zack. My wife is a CFO for a local nonprofit organization. We love taking the boys out to do different things. We thought a boat would be a good memory maker for them. I was raised on a boat in the summers in KY. So I have a lot of memories of an old Webbcraft.


Seatraveler I think you will be happy with either a 258 or a 238. These boats are so versatile. You can rigem how ever you want.

Best of luck to you rebuilding in La.

TOM

[jdw218dlx]

Bunn, NC (NE of Raleigh) I'm a technical support consultant for an insurance company, do most of my fishing off Hatteras Island

[Willie]

Welcome to you and yours................ :D Thanks for joining up and keep on posting and give us some more insight on your fishing down there. Keep skiffin...........Willie

[ncy7d]

I just came across this site today as I was researching some boats. Im 22 and origionally from southern Illinois. I am moving out to Wilmington North Carolina to finally live with my fiancee. I am actually in California at the moment playing minor league baseball but I get to come home next week for the off season. I will be home until the end of Feb when its time to report to spring training in AZ. I dont own a CS yet but plan on purchasing one very shortly if things work out right. Any advice on fishing the coast of north carolina would be greatly appreciated!!

[mudduck]

I am a new owner of a 198 dlv, 115 suz. 24 v troll motor, fine fishing equipment and have yet to catch a mess of fish with all this fine equipment. Finest boat I've owned for all around fishing. Marsh and lakes. Ilive on the Gulf coast in Orange Texas and fish sabine river and lake. 005

[Willie]

mudduck Welcome to the board....... 010..........and.......... get out there and get that mess of fish then come back and post some pictures for us. 011

Willie ;D

[lampare maker]

Hey,

I live in Southwestrn Pennsylvania and purchased my first boat in July. Prior to this I have never even been on a boat other than a large party boat out of Ocean City, MD. Periodically made the drive to Ocean City to surf cast but had a desire to get a little farther out in the water. I bought a 2001 2100 CC Off Shore Sea Chaser with a 175 hp Merc.

I own and operate my own company that manufactures fireworks, sells fireworks and I do fireworks displays. Planning on some fishing this fall in the Chesapeake Bay and would really like to try some off shore fishing as well.

Thanks,
Albert

[Willie]

lampare maker, Albert, welcome aboard to ya. Nice choice in boats you made there. Should serve you well. Both in the bay and for some offshore. Keep it safe and get some boaters safety courses in to help you along the way. Southwestern Pa, how long a drive to the salt water? I am up here in NEPA across the Susquehanna River from Wilkes-Barre. Again Welcome to ya Willie 010

[lampare maker]

Hi Willie,

[lampare maker]

Hi Willie,

Sadly it is about a six and one half hour drive to Ocean City, Md. On the up-side its is all interstate and looking forward to fishing makes it go quick!

Albert

[Dave]

New to this forum. Site looks GREAT! Retired from the Corps in 1990 and been working in the wood industry until this past August. Looking for work (kinda, sorta) but may start up my custom furniture/cabinet shop again soon. In the mean time, I just bought a DLV 218/Suz 140 and am looking forward to rigging it for inshore fishinig around the Beauford/Cape Lookout area of Eastern NC. My third boat since my relocation to this area in 1983 and I think this one is a definite "keeper". Had her out only twice now and not yet completed the full 10 hours break-in on the motor but I'm likin' everything about this boat so far! BTW, last two boats were a 21' Bayliner "Trophy" Cuddy and 21' SeaCraft CC. I'll be selling the SeaCraft real soon. Lookin' forward to posting some questions and learning from you guys - 'course I'll try and help where I can. THANKS FOR THIS FORUM 013

[Willie]

1stSgtUSMCRet, great to have you aboard........lots of members down your way... the best part about these boats, that is besides their fishability and safety, fuel efficiency, easy to take care of....., might be the fun in setting them up your way............keep us posted in the evolution of the skiff to your fishin skiff. Good luck and have fun............Willie 010

[Willie]

lampare maker, thats one heck of a ride, I thought the 3 hours I have to OC, NJ is long. I keep the boat in the campground that we go to, saves a lot of gas, course it means that when I am in NEPA, the boat is sitting in NJ. Gonna bring it home this weekend or next, and get a couple of rides, read fishing trips, on Harvey's lake up here.
Keep us posted and have fun..................gonna be a long winter for us guys in the north.........Willie 010

[Shakespeare]

New to this forum. Site looks GREAT! In the mean time, I just bought a DLV 218/Suz 140 and am looking forward to rigging it for inshore fishinig around the Beauford/Cape Lookout area of Eastern NC.

Hey Sarge... Beaufort/CALO is where I like to hang out. Heading down this weekend... let's hook up if ya can. Maybe you can show me where to catch some flounder. ;D

[Dave]

Hey Shakespear, sorry it took so long to respond – forgot where my first post was located – I’m getting’ old man!

Haven’t been on the water for a few years but I’m really looking forward to this fall season. The bite should be good this weekend as the weather is cooling down and should drive much of the bait fish/shrimp/crabs, etc. toward the inlets and get them on the feed. The best bite should be real early as the tide will be high at just after 0900. Then low hits us about 1500. If I have to fish on a slack tide, I prefer high. I’m looking for the fishing to pick up again about 12-1300 as the tide ebbs. Just about right for a near full day of fishing and a fairly early return home. When the tide is low in morning (as it will be the following weekend) I usually don’t hang around for the (high) tide change, especially on the weekend when it gets pretty congested on the water by 1000 or so. I’m really partial to a falling tide in this area. Usually I get out very early and often have enough fish in the box – knock on wood - before the sun gets too high.

Had my tow vehicle in the shop and just got it out today so I’m gonna take the boat out tomorrow for a scouting trip to try and locate some fish so I can (hopefully) get us (wife and I) on ‘em Saturday. Don’t know yet whether it’ll be Lookout or Beaufort area – maybe both, if I put in at the Beaufort ramp. My GPS/Sounder won’t be in ‘till Monday but my ICON M72 should arrive UPS today. My handle is “Sarge”. I’ll send you my cell# via email – give me a call and maybe we can hook up over the weekend and help each other get on some fish. The weather forecast leading up to and including this weekend couldn’t be any better, IMHO.

[workinprogress]

I am a vegetable farmer living in southwest Florida. I live on the edge of the Everglades. Immokalee is the closest town to me. I am about 10 miles south of it.

[Shakespeare]

Hey Shakespear, sorry it took so long to respond – forgot where my first post was located – I’m getting’ old man!
I’ll send you my cell# via email – give me a call and maybe we can hook up over the weekend and help each other get on some fish. The weather forecast leading up to and including this weekend couldn’t be any better, IMHO.



Got the email Sarge... lookin' forward to meeting you and hookin' some fish. If they ain't biting at least we can admire each other's new DLV 012

[AAAHHH!!!]

Western MD Operations Manager

I fish the Chesapeake Bay and many of the coastal inlets and outlets of VA. I consider Chincoteague my home port though. Interesting set of available icons especially the animation....................I'll leave on that note. Looking forward to learning a great deal here.

[boogieboard]

live in nc and work a richard childress racing on the jack daniels car

[Loki]

Sounds like a cool job, wlecome aboard!

[Lhardware]

Retired Lowe's executive. Live in western NC. Own a 07 218 DLV with a 115 Suzuki 4 Stroke, alum WESCO tandem trailer.

[saltyballs]

Orlando
Full time fisherman and part time metal fab shop owner.

[Guppy]

I live in Denville NJ. My boat is in Brick, NJ I have a 17 ft C.S. 50 Yamaha 4 stroc. FI. Very nice fishing in it has been fun first year in boat. 012

[Fillet1]

I get up to denville once in a while for work. Thats Morris County right?

[tom]

I`m from Estero Fl. and Yalaha, Fl. Estero is just North of Naples and South of Fort Myers. When I`m there I fish out of Punta Rasa and Pine Island Sound to Boca Grande. I also trailer down to the Glades and fish out of Port of the Isles or the park. Depending on the season, I target reds, snook, trout and tarpon. I fish alone out of a J16 with a yamaha 4-stroke. I have caught and released several tarpon in the 60lb. range this past season out of my sweet 16 in very shallow water.
Right now I`m at the house on Lake Harris (Yalaha) in Central Florida noth of Orlando. I`ve got the boat set up for bass and stripers. I`m spending the Fall and Winter here and will return south for the mid april through early june season.
I`m a retired chef (The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Co. and Wyndemere C.C.). I spent forty years dreaming of fishing 6 days a week and spending one day getting ready to. Now it's a reality. Tom

[Loki]

Thats awesome Tom, good to know someone is living my dream! ;D

[Shakespeare]

Hey Tom... maybe you could throw a couple of tasty fish cookin' recipies into the cookbook forum if you're so inclined 008

[Willie]

Sounds like your ready to go FISHING........................welcome aboard...............Willie 010

[lakebiker]

Winston Salem & High Rock Lake, N.C. here.
Retired so now it's fishin, huntin and my Harleys. Mostly fish High Rock, 1-2 trips to the Bay each year and 3-4 trips to the outter banks. 19' DLX w/90 Yama 4.
"H2O Hawg"
012

[Willie]

I think NC has the most members on here, guess my next vacation will have to be down your way to meet some of you guys.............have a good one and welcome to the board............ 010

[lakebiker]

Thank you for the welcome and come on down. 012

[FLboy3]

Florida boy here, live about 50 miles north of Tampa on the gulf coast in the little town of Spring Hill, I live about 5 minutes from the Gulf and like to fish and hang out in my area and south down to the Sunshine Skyway area. Im forced retired due to 3 back surguries at 53 y/o. Can't golf or do any of my other hobbies anymore so fishing is my game. I'v had a J-14 for the past 3 years with a 25 yamaha 4, but will be picking up my 2480 dlx 140 suzuki 4 stroke hopefully in a week or two from chatlees. Will post some pics when she comes in. Lets go fishing..........Or just park the boat off the beach at Sheppards on Clearwater beach and enjoy the music and 003

[Familymanof5]

We bough ours from Chatlee also. Was a nice scenic ride to get the boat. If you go up in the next month enjoy the tree's changing.

TOm

[SEARAY215]

I live near Ponce Inlet, Fl. Built 30 ft., 44 ft., and 65 ft all fiberglass boats from 76' to 79'. Been working in a power plant for the last 28 years. 49 years old and have owned a 1994 18 ft Searay with a v-6 gm motor then bought a 1997 Searay215 with a 350 ci GM engine with closed cooling system that has about 800 hrs on it now. Just bought a 2008, 1780 dlx with Honda 90 about 3 months ago for shallow water. Born in Florida and have been boating since my Dad took me out as a kid. Go all over Fl. and offshore Atlantic to boat, fish and also do some diving in upper Keys. 95 % salt water boating.

[Loki]

Welcome aboard Searay! How do you like your skiff so far?

[Willie]

SEARAY215, welcome aboard .................. keep us posted of your exploits..................Willie.. 010

[fishfair]

I am an X sheetmetal worker local 100 (retired)from Middle River/Chase, Maryland. I have a 2007 1780DLX with a 75 yamaha, 4 stroke. I am very happy with this boat. I fish catch & release on the Susquehanna flats in the Spring on lite tackle, 012 stripers up to 30-40" with my brother. I fish the Dundee, Gunpowder, Saltpeter, Seneca, Pooles Island for bass, perch, and whatever comes along during the Summer time. I also crab. In the Spring I fish for stripers up until mid December. I fish shallow waters with artificial lures. Nice to be Retired.

Tony - Baltimore, MD. 012

[Willie]

Hey Tony, sounds like you have all the fun. I am heading down to Baltimore on Wed. evening. My boy lives there and is getting married on Sat. Keep us posted on your fishing trips. Just put the boast in the garage for the winter, lots going on and deer season is only a month away.......... 010 010

[spraynbuckshot]

I am from Savannah, Ga. I am a student working on my Masters Degree in Marine Scince. I will be picking up my first boat on Saturday and am excited. It is a 1997 Carolina Skiff 17' with a brand new 60 ETEC, new wiring, brand new 55 lb minnkota salt water trolling motor, new garmin 176 gps/plotter, and a new hummingbird VHF. Basically new everything (Except hull of course). The boat needs new paint for the bottom because the paint is old and chipping off. I'll be asking questions within the month for some direction.

[Willie]

Welcome to the board, and keep us posted with the new/old skiff. Willie 010

[Swamp Grizz]

Swamp Grizz here.....

I'm a Land Surveyor here in Savannah, Georgia, and I'm looking at getting a Skiff in the near future. This board is excellent. I have had a lot of questions answered already.

Generally speaking, fishermen have been known to stretch the truth a bit, but it's hard to argue with some of those pictures. Wow.

[koolj]

Danbury, NC - Forsyth Co Deputy Sheriff - 2004 198DLX w/90hp 4 stroke Johnson(Suzuki)
Inshore fish around Emerald Isle - crappie fish around High Rock

[SHEEPHEAD2]

Working on setting it up so we can post our location in our profile or having it so you can see it near your user name.

Until then since were all fairly new to one another I figure I'd start it off.

I'm a Journeyman Lineman and work for the Atlantic City Electric Co.
I live in south Jersey and do most of my fishing behind the barrier Islands from AC to Ocean City.

[SHEEPHEAD2]

Working on setting it up so we can post our location in our profile or having it so you can see it near your user name.

Until then since were all fairly new to one another I figure I'd start it off.

I'm a Journeyman Lineman and work for the Atlantic City Electric Co.
I live in south Jersey and do most of my fishing behind the barrier Islands from AC to Ocean City.

[Willie]

Swamp Grizz, How ya doing down in Savannah these days? Fisherman never stretch the truth, we just step on our catch to lengthen it a tad. Let us know how and when and what kind of skiff you pick up.....Willie.. 010

[Swamp Grizz]

Willie,
Doing real good these days, thanks. Been real busy at work, so no time to fish. Looks like it's going to be after the first of the year before I start talking to boat dealers.

Thanks,
Swamp Grizz

[dwilliamsceg]

I am a computer system architect and live in Gloucester, VA. We live on Sarah Creek and I spend many a days fishing the York river in my 198DLX.

[skiffin16]

Lakeland Florida here, primarily fishing Tampa Bay and Central Florida Lakes....

I work for the local Electric Utility, planning and forecasting....

[Harry]

Lakeland Florida here, primarily fishing Tampa Bay and Central Florida Lakes....

I work for the local Electric Utility, planning and forecasting....


Welcome,
I'm a Lineman/troubleman in NJ

[SHEEPHEAD2]

Butch from Lancaster Pa. Retired love to fish travel to Florida Fort Meyers area every January with the 198dlv and fish for reds and trout I fish local in summer at raystown lake

[1967JRD]

Spring Hill, Florida. Hernando County, where the men are men and most small farm animals are deeply concerned and require therapy! ;D

I work for a large trucking company. I handle everything from estimating to intimidating (when they don't pay!). All I know is trucking, been in it some form or another all my life.

[samurai361]

I'm from coastal Virginia, and fish the rivers and Chesapeake Bay mostly. I do some freshwater fishing too, but I do most of that from an aluminum boat. As far as work, I am a police officer. I'm one of the luckiest people I know. I have good health, a great wife who lets me fish as much as I want, a job I love and few worries. I realize all too well that can change in a heartbeat, so I try to make the most of every minute. Tomorrow is promised to nobody.

[Willie]

010 Willie here in NE PA and in the summer NJ by Ocean City...........a funeral director................... 010

[Harry]

Welcome back samurai361,
Havn't seen you around much lately. Hope all is well.

Being a police officer is hard work. I wouldn't want to trade jobs with you.

Being a Lineman and handling 12,000 volts everyday in rubber gloves and sleeves, I too know that tomorrow is a gift and we must enjoy everyday were on this earth.

[TiltNTrim]

TNT Here: DLV178 Project for 2008. Live in Turnersville area, frequent Somers Point. Sat out the last two seasons but fish mainly from Beesley Point to GE Inlet. Work for surplus control equipment company in Lumberton as Quality Control Lead Tech.

TNT

[SkifferJim]

Live now in Wilmington, North Caroilna, via Boardman, Ohio. Retired construction company owner now living the good life. I fish Cape Fear, Carolina Beach, and Wrightville Beach areas. Own a Carolina Skiff 19DLX. Do some offshore with friends with "big" boats. Anyone is welcome to give me a call if you are in the area and maybe we can do some catching!!!

SkifferJim

[Willie]

TiltNTrim, thats my home port and fishin area, kenedy park is the ramp of choice most times. We will have to get together this coming season for some fishing. Harry and a couple of others in the immediate area also. Keep skiffin, Willie... 010

[Harry]

TNT Here: DLV178 Project for 2008. Live in Turnersville area, frequent Somers Point. Sat out the last two seasons but fish mainly from Beesley Point to GE Inlet. Work for surplus control equipment company in Lumberton as Quality Control Lead Tech.

TNT


Welcome man,
I fish from AC to Corsons inlet, mostly back back, well outside too ;D .. 012

[Dave]

Hey SkifferJim, welcome aboard. I’m up North in the Morehead City area (live in Havelock) and fish from Cape Lookout to Bogue Inlet, mostly inside but get out if the seas allow. I’m semi-retired and usually work around my fishing schedule these days. If you get up this way give me a shout and I’ll do my best to get up with you or at least try and fill you in on the local fishing. Keep us posted on the fishing in your area, eigh?

Dave

[Fillet1]

TNT Here: DLV178 Project for 2008. Live in Turnersville area, frequent Somers Point. Sat out the last two seasons but fish mainly from Beesley Point to GE Inlet. Work for surplus control equipment company in Lumberton as Quality Control Lead Tech.

TNT


Welcome aboard! I live in camden county and fish the same areas.

[Willie]

Hey Fillet, how was the trip??

[Loki]

Yes Fillet, how was the trip? Inquiring minds want to know?

[bobreeves]

Onalaksa, Texas 'The Heart of Lake Livingston'. New (to me) CS J16. Installed Garmin 430 and learning my way around the lake, where the best launches are, where the fishing (bass and/or cats) this time of year.

I'm a programmer analyst for Texas A&M in Galveston, and work primarily from my home - half time. Eligible to retire, but with such a good racket will probably stay on until they kick me out.

Previously retired from Exxon Research & Engineering, where I started out at Corporate Labs in New Jersey then transferred and retired from Baytown Texas. Worked for a physicist on laser research and spectroscopy. Before Exxon, I spent 7 years with Bell Telephone Labs in New Jersey working on lasers for the Air Force.

Six years in the Naval Air Reserves where I managed to somehow stay out of Vietnam. In those days EVERYBODY in the service went to Vietnam.

My J16 is a center console with electric trolling motor up front, Yamaha 25 4-stoke manual start with remote, 2 6 gallon tanks in back, motor/instrument battery (charged by engine) in back, trolling motor battery (charged by me) up front. Newly installed Smart Tabs which I love and highly recommend.

PC / Linux junkie. Started with an Atari 800, learned to program in Basic, and have been hooked ever since. When I'm not computing, I'm boating, fishing, or exploring.

My home page (with my trike project and other photos) (http://myweb.cebridge.net/bobreeves/index.html)

[brokebeach5011]

Snow Hill,N.C. (but not much snow here).About 85 miles from coast.New member here
Work at Merck pharmaceuticals in Wilson N.C.Wife teachs school.Having our first child in march.May have to sell boat---NOTTTTTTTTTTTT. lol

Looking forward to sharing ideas and fishing stories on our CS'S.

Brokebeach5011

[fishlind]

BrokeBeach,............

My wife and I are having are second child in March. Good Luck!

Joey

[brokebeach5011]

Thanks,getting a little nervous as time gets near.

brokebeach5011

[jbelow]

I live in Vidor Texas . One block from IH10 . Close to fresh and salt water fishing . Sam Rayburn and Toledo Ben lakes to the north . Sabine lake , ICW, Galveston , and Gulf of Mexico to the south. I repair xerox copiers for a living . Love to fish , hunt , build fishing rods , gunsmith , weld , machine parts , build , repair and fabricate . I'm a real redneck nerd.

[wyldewood]

I am a custom home builder based out of Raleigh, NC. I am getting married in May '08. Se got a ring and I got a boat seems fair don't you think. We spend a lot of our time between here and Atlantic Beach, NC. But with the new CS 1980 DLX you can bet it will be even more. Look forward to getting to know you guys. 012

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

My name is George, I'm from N.Y , and i own a manufacturer/distribution of kitchen cabinets.I don't have a CS yet, looking at the 238DLV, but i do my most of the fishing in Long Island sound and the canyons on my other boats.I try to fish more than i try to work.Been in the the water since was 3 years old, and loving it.
Great group of people here, with a lot of my questions answered.

[redfish74]

I put my first post in the wrong place, sorry. I am a field service tech with Uinted Rentals. I fish the eastern shore of MD. DE. and VA. I am the proud owner of a 238DLV with a 150 Yamaha 4 stroke. Am looking forward to sharing and getting tips for our CS. :

[Slot-Machine]

Wes From Newport NC, I am a U.S. Marine

[Harry]

Damn glad to have you on board Wes, & Thank You for your service to our country !!! 013

[Willie]

Welcome aboard Wes and keep on skiffin....Willie....... 010

[Dave]

Wes From Newport NC, I am a U.S. Marine


Welcome aboard Jarhead. You're just up the road from me. Drop a line sometime and we'll get after 'em. 012

Semper Fi
Dave

[sportskiff]

If all the CS folks on here ever got together, it'd be a heck of a blowout!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mabe somebody might think of some central place, mabe something could be worked out somewhere. I do believe Harry an' Willie's Jug Band got some kind of washtub-string band washboard thingy, RIGHT???????? Some folks might bring a pig cooker, fish cooker, heck, might just meet some good old folks. Anybody (besides Willie) remember how to cook out of a dutch oven, much less own one???? Or is my way of thinkin too old for ya'll????????
I remember havin fun,string band, killer!!!!!!! (WHO GOT A FIDDLE???),I'd like to have a beer with at LEAST 30 people on here, probbably more, I have learned so much from these folks, I'd spend the next 1/2 hr writing names..................
All you new folks (even you Marines), WELCOME HOME!!!!!!!!!!!
Reggie

[redneckredfishr]

My name is Will. I'm in the aviation maintenance/ground safety profession. I've been in the Marine Corps for 16 years and love to do what my buddies to the right are doing! >>> 012

Thanks for starting the site!
Will

[Willie]

Hey Will, welcome aboard............. another NC member, My wife wants to retire to the Virginia Beach area, maybe NC would be better, I already am aquainted with a bunch of good people..........who knows?? Anyway keep us posted on your fishin and skiffin trips.....Willie... 010

[redneckredfishr]

Willie,

Thanks for the reply. I'll definately keep you all posted about my fishing trips.

Gone fishing,
Will

[Harry]

Another Marine on this site ?? what's that make 6 now 006

If we ever do get that first CSO fishing trip together I'll feel safe & sound !!! Here's to ya Red 012 012

[Dave]

My name is Will. I'm in the aviation maintenance/ground safety profession. I've been in the Marine Corps for 16 years and love to do what my buddies to the right are doing! >>> 012

Thanks for starting the site!
Will


Welcome aboard Leatherneck 012 Bunch of great fellows here. Anytime you wanta get out, give me a shout.

Semper Fi,
Dave

[bigfish3]

Greetings all,
My name is Butch, I am from Milford Connecticut. That is located on Long Island sound. I Keep a small boat on a trailer and another larger one in a slip at our club in Branford, CT.

I am a telecomm guy by profession, but I have spent years on the water as a pin-hooker, shell fisherman, gilnetter, fish trapper and pleasure boater. I have scratched around on the natural growth beds using a hand dredge for seed and market oysters as well.

I am in the research and selection process of putting together a Carolina Skiff DLX in the 21'-23' range that will be tiller steered only. I plan to go with either a 4 stroke or an e-tec of 75-90 HP.

I am already enjoying all the info on this site, I look forward to being able to contribute mre when the deal is done!

Cheers,
Butch

[redneckredfishr]

My name is Will. I'm in the aviation maintenance/ground safety profession. I've been in the Marine Corps for 16 years and love to do what my buddies to the right are doing! >>> 012

Thanks for starting the site!
Will


Welcome aboard Leatherneck 012 Bunch of great fellows here. Anytime you wanta get out, give me a shout.

Semper Fi,
Dave


Will do - thanks for the invite.

Gone fishing,
Will AKA Gunny

[MoonshinerJack]

Hey Gunny,
Thank you for your service to our country, sir. Carried a couple of young heros out with a friend of mine this past Saturday and did some bottom bouncing out of Beaufort Inlet. Recognize this young corporal?

Semper Fi!

Jack


MilitaryAppreciationDay.org

[gunnykurt]

Living the life here in Havelock NC. I retired a LeJeune Grunt but wound up working on Cherry Point with the AV8B Harrier program. I guess it makes perfect sense.......Sea, Land and Air.

"Be sure you want to take the uniform off because it will never fit the same again"

Semper Fi,
Gunny Kurt
1980 DLX

[koolj]

Lots of guunies here God Bless you all and thank you for your service - hope to fish with you when I get back to the Christal Coast

[Dave]

Welcome aboard Ground Pounder 012 Perfect -Grunt smarts in the Harrier program - the Corps got it right again. We're about one fire team short of a platoon now, I think ;D

Semper Fi,
Dave
Former 0341

[al_e._gator]

Man, way too many Marines around this place. ;) I'm gonna have to go round up some Airmen and drag em to the CS dealer so I won't feel so outnumbered.

[rolivare]

Former Marine, San Antonio Tx. Land Developer. Been fishin the flats Corpus Christi, Port Aransas on a 1780 DLX 90h Suzuki.

[koolj]

Former Marine, San Antonio Tx. Land Developer. Been fishin the flats Corpus Christi, Port Aransas on a 1780 DLX 90h Suzuki.



welcome - my wife is a San Antonio Girl - I am a Spurs Fan - because Tim Duncan played college ball here in Winston-Salem, NC at Wake Forest

[redneckredfishr]

Hey Gunny,
Thank you for your service to our country, sir. Carried a couple of young heros out with a friend of mine this past Saturday and did some bottom bouncing out of Beaufort Inlet. Recognize this young corporal?

Semper Fi!

Jack


MilitaryAppreciationDay.org


MoonshinnerJack,

Thank you for the recognizion. I don't recognize the hard charger, maybe its the sunglasses, he looks very happy to be on the water. I think the military appreciation day on the water is a great idea, thank you for participating. The Marines truly enjoy themselves and talk about their trip all year until their next trip comes along the following year.

Gone fishing,
Will

[redneckredfishr]

Man, way too many Marines around this place. ;) I'm gonna have to go round up some Airmen and drag em to the CS dealer so I won't feel so outnumbered.


Al_e._gator,

I was stationed at SJAFB in Goldsboro, NC for about a year while completing my B.S. in Professional Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. While I was there, I met a lot of great guys and gals. If you are ever in the Newport area, I'll happily take you fishing!

Gone fishing,
Will

[redneckredfishr]

Living the life here in Havelock NC. I retired a LeJeune Grunt but wound up working on Cherry Point with the AV8B Harrier program. I guess it makes perfect sense.......Sea, Land and Air.

"Be sure you want to take the uniform off because it will never fit the same again"

Semper Fi,
Gunny Kurt
1980 DLX


Gunnykurt,

My buddy is the Assistant AV8B Plane Captain Program Manager at NADEP. They call him "Smitty", you should take him out in your skiff.

Gone fishing,
Will

[MoonshinerJack]

Hello Will,
Not sure of the corporal's last name, first is Wes. We carried him out along with a Sgt Dave Sanfillipo from Aviation Supply. I appreciate the good words. Btw, we are planning an all out get together again for MAD 3, June 7, you need to sign up and let us carry you out as well. I typically liason with the Head Boats, but we have plenty of personal boats to carry you out for whatever you are after. We do appreciate your service to our country and want to show our appreciation to you all. Most of us are ole vets who know what it is like to be unappreciated or even acknowledged of our service. Be sure and check out our website.

Jack

MilitaryAppreciationDay.Org

[Dave]

Do you fish the Crystal Coast of NC, from Cape Lookout to Emerald Isle, including the waters surrounding Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, and Morehead City, or the Neuse River and its tributaries? Are you registered as a member of the CSO? If you can answer yes to the above questions, why not sign up to become an official participant of the Crystal Coast Chapter of Carolina Skiff Owners (CCC-CSO). For more information see the thread http://carolinaskiffowner.com/index.php?topic=1042.msg6787#msg6787 I invite you to join your fellow skiff owners and fishermen for some reel good times. Camon guys; let’s get together before the fishing heats up in the spring. Got questions – please email me at derhart@ec.rr.com

Hope to hear from ya soon 010

Dave

[skunkape]

Name is Matt Originally from Avon Park, FL. now in Greensboro NC.. Self employed commercial roof deck applicator. I have 2 sons a wife and a fully customized 00' 1965 skiff with an 08' 115 e-tec. I'm new to the site and love it so far.

[TooTall]

Welcome aboard!
I one time lived in Wilmington and Atlantic... can't wait to move back to N.C. maybe after kids are thru college. 7 more years.
Now live in Dallas, Pa. Near the Poconos.... Have 4 boats in the backyard. 14' the biggest now. looking to buy a j14 CS for now and a 27' Cs in retirement

[redneckredfishr]

Skunkape,

Welcome to CSO.com! Gotta post a few pics of some nice fish in the photo section. Have you ever been to the Morehead City, NC area?

Will

[TooTall]

Will,
i saw on the web that there is a boat show / party on the water front in Morehead City. How big is it?
Any local boat builders showing at it?
How about Blake Boat works?
I would love to have an  excuse to do a road trip to MC
I now the show is over
TooTall
(Charlie)

[skunkape]

Thanks for the welcomes. Redneckredfishr i have not fished the coast here yet. I visited Cape Carteret for work but I did not bring my boat (mistake). I'll try to post some pics but I suck at this here interweb.

[redneckredfishr]

Will,
i saw on the web that there is a boat show / party on the water front in Morehead City. How big is it?
Any local boat builders showing at it?
How about Blake Boat works?
I would love to have an excuse to do a road trip to MC
I now the show is over
TooTall
(Charlie)


TooTall,

I've been so preoccupied with ideas for my skiff and meeting new people here on CSO.com that I didn't even know about the show. Sorry! 006

Skiff crazy,
Will

[redneckredfishr]

Thanks for the welcomes. Redneckredfishr i have not fished the coast here yet. I visited Cape Carteret for work but I did not bring my boat (mistake). I'll try to post some pics but I suck at this here interweb.


If you decide to head toward the coast, give a shout-out here on CSO.com, cause I'm sure one of us will be available to show you around!

Will
012

[skunkape]

Thanks Will I'll give it a shot.

[Harry]

Welcome aboard!
I one time lived in Wilmington and Atlantic... can't wait to move back to N.C. maybe after kids are thru college. 7 more years.
Now live in Dallas, Pa. Near the Poconos.... Have 4 boats in the backyard. 14' the biggest now. looking to buy a j14 CS for now and a 27' Cs in retirement


My daughter goes to school over at ESU. She just called me and said she has a dead battery, 001

Maybe you can shoot over and give her a jump ..... ;D

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skunkape, welcome aboard.this is one of the best forums i've been.you'l have fun here.

[Gunnar]

Hi,my name is Gregg and I live and work in Brunswick county,NC. I'm a framing/siding contractor. I fish here on the coast and also out of Swansboro,NC. Looking forward to using the site.

[Shakespeare]

Howdy Greg! Welcome to CSO. 012 I've been through Brunswick Co. many times on my way to Long Beach... but that was a few years ago. Been thinking about a re-visit to the Southport area. Heard there was some flounders down that way.

Say... you wouldn't happen to need an assistant, would you? I have a nail gun and I've been trying to figure out a way to get my butt closer to the coast. LOL ;D

Mike C.

[Loki]

Say... you wouldn't happen to need an assistant, would you? I have a nail gun and I've been trying to figure out a way to get my butt closer to the coast. LOL


CSO, helping skiff owners get jobs since April 2007! ;D

Welcome aboard Greg and thanks for joining! Let us know what kinda skiff you have any mods you've done, we are all ears (and eyes).

Thanks,
Mike

[redneckredfishr]

Hi,my name is Gregg and I live and work in Brunswick county,NC. I'm a framing/siding contractor. I fish here on the coast and also out of Swansboro,NC. Looking forward to using the site.


Gregg,
Welcome to CSO.com. Look forward to hearing from you - Let us some of the big ones that you've put in the boat. We luuuuv pictures! 011

Will

[piratefan1]

i live in raleigh, nc and fish out of oriental. i have a 1980 dlx with a suzuki df90. looking forward to using the site.

[Slot-Machine]

piratefan1
how often do you make it down to Oriental? when you start fishing let me know?

Wes

[redneckredfishr]

i live in raleigh, nc and fish out of oriental. i have a 1980 dlx with a suzuki df90. looking forward to using the site.


Welcome to CSO.com - What is your favorite type of fishing?

Will

[Gunnar]

[

Say... you wouldn't happen to need an assistant, would you? I have a nail gun and I've been trying to figure out a way to get my butt closer to the coast. LOL ;D

Mike C.
[/quote] Mike I would love to have an assistant,BUT he would need to stay on the jobsite while I snuck away and went fishing. ;D

[Harry]

;D ;D ;D ;D 013

[n1toq]

I'm in Rhode Island counting down the days till I point my truck in the direction of Miami to attend the boat show. I hope that I can make it till then. I'm bringing my 10' Avon inflatable and plan to be cruising the intracostal waters between Naples and Marco Island. I looked at my 19DLX yesterday and can't wait till she's in the water. This is rock bottom! I wish that Global Warming would make it up here!

[TooTall]

i live in raleigh, nc and fish out of oriental.  i have a 1980 dlx with a suzuki df90.  looking forward to using the site.

Welcome aboard !!! 010  010  010
Do you fish off whitehurst point on the fish haven also known as AR396 of the charts? it sits in anout 8 to 10 feet of water. Any luck there or just offshore of it?
Charlie

[TooTall]

I'm in Rhode Island counting down the days till I point my truck in the direction of Miami to attend the boat show. I hope that I can make it till then. I'm bringing my 10' Avon inflatable and plan to be cruising the intracostal waters between Naples and Marco Island. I looked at my 19DLX yesterday and can't wait till she's in the water. This is rock bottom! I wish that Global Warming would make it up here!


They I have a buddy who lives off one the sounds or bays up in Rhode Island. He lives off the first sound after you cross out of Conn. Boy Oh Boy the inlet out of that sound is mean. Coming out you have to make a hard right in front of the beach and watch the swells.. shallow water all around. His ride is a 24' rampage.

Hope to get my there to fish with Steve this summer

[TooTall]

Welcome aboard!
I one time lived in Wilmington and Atlantic... can't wait to move back to N.C. maybe after kids are thru college. 7 more years.
Now live in Dallas, Pa. Near the Poconos.... Have 4 boats in the backyard. 14' the biggest now. looking to buy a j14 CS for now and a 27' Cs in retirement


My daughter goes to school over at ESU. She just called me and said she has a dead battery, 001

006 Where is ESU? 006

Maybe you can shoot over and give her a jump ..... ;D

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

i live in raleigh, nc and fish out of oriental. i have a 1980 dlx with a suzuki df90. looking forward to using the site.


Welcome aboard

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

I'm in Rhode Island counting down the days till I point my truck in the direction of Miami to attend the boat show. I hope that I can make it till then. I'm bringing my 10' Avon inflatable and plan to be cruising the intracostal waters between Naples and Marco Island. I looked at my 19DLX yesterday and can't wait till she's in the water. This is rock bottom! I wish that Global Warming would make it up here!


Welcome aboard
One more from NE 013 013 013 013

[piratefan1]

piratefan1
how often do you make it down to Oriental? when you start fishing let me know?

Wes


We usually start heading to oriental in april and go 1 or 2 weekends out of the month.

[Dave]

Wow, it's been a busy weekend for the CSO. Welcome aboard fellows. If you get to the Crystal Coast, be sure and let the CCC-CSO crowd hear about it. Always someone 'round here willing and waiting to stretch a line, or just meet some fellow skiff owners. 012

Dave

[ecupirate71]

Greeting from the Sandhills. I am a high school teacher in Fayetteville and have a place in Swansboro. My son and I like to fish the skinny water in my 1995 21' CS from Cape Lookout to Lea Island mostly for the puppies, trout and flat fish. Lived in MHC back in the late 80's. This is a great site and I have learned a lot from the interesting and informative posts. I also noticed all the "pirates" lurking about. Hope to be able to add to the fray in the future.
Dell Godwin
ecupirate71

[Dave]

Greetings Dell - welcome aboard. 012 There's a bunch of us fishing in the MHC/Swansboro area. As you get to know some of us, we'd be glad to meet up with you next time you come down. For my part, I'm looking forward to expanding my fishing to include the area around Bogue/Swansboro in search of the mighty redfish and elusive speckled trout - and you know I'm always ready to find another flounder hole :-X Lea Island, eigh? Don't even know where that one is...

Dave

[ecupirate71]

Looking forward to meeting everyone. We should be hunting 'em hard in the spring around Bear Isand. Also, Lea Isand is an uninhabited isle just south of New Topsail Inlet. You may know it by another name, maybe Hutaff Island. We fish the inlet bars for puppy drum in the spring and fall. Too much traffic in the summer. Here is a link with more info:
http://www.wilmingtontoday.com/Nature/Preserves/LeaHutaffIslandMain.html

[Dave]

You may know it by another name, maybe Hutaff Island.

No, that’s a little farther south than my usual stomping grounds but it’s never a bad idea to travel south in the spring and fall to expand the fishing season. Topsail Island ain’t that far from here either – let us know when the reds are “in”, will ya?

Dave

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ecupirate71, welcome aboard.

[redneckredfishr]

Greeting from the Sandhills. I am a high school teacher in Fayetteville and have a place in Swansboro. My son and I like to fish the skinny water in my 1995 21' CS from Cape Lookout to Lea Island mostly for the puppies, trout and flat fish. Lived in MHC back in the late 80's. This is a great site and I have learned a lot from the interesting and informative posts. I also noticed all the "pirates" lurking about. Hope to be able to add to the fray in the future.
Dell Godwin
ecupirate71


Dell,

Welcome - Looking forward to seeing you on the water.

Will

[TooTall]

i live in raleigh, nc and fish out of oriental.  i have a 1980 dlx with a suzuki df90.  looking forward to using the site.

I guess you know about this website but there is Oriental newspaper site with 4 webcams. This way you can check out the water conditions before saddling up. links for the cams are on the bottom of the page.
www.towndock.net
Charlie

[Capt. Mick]

Hi All - I'm from Morehead City and presently living in Wilmington NC. I am a General Contractor and with the market what it is right now will have plenty of time to fish. I still get up to MHC once a month for fishing. Benn a big King Tournament fisherman but am doing the inshore thing now.

Mickey

[Slot-Machine]

Capt. Mick,

welcome to the board hope yo find everything you need.

Wes

[Dave]

Welcome Capt. Will. Hope to see ya on one of your visits to the Crystal Coast. 012 Give us a hollar - bound to be one or more of us out on the water any time you're in the neighborhood this year. 011

Dave

[wavelength]

GREAT SITE EVERYONE. I'M JUST WEST OF RICHMOND VA. JUST ABOUT TO SIGN PAPERS ON 238 OR 258DLV. HAVE OWNED 198 SEMI V CS, SEACHASER BAYRUNNER 220 AND SEA PRO 220WA LOVE THE CS PRODUCT. OWN A HEATING AND AIR BUSINESS. FISH POTOMAC RIVER ,CHESAPEAKE BAY & HOPE TO GET SKIFF DOWN TO OUTER BANKS SOME THIS SUMMER.

[Dave]

Welcome to the CSO wavelength 012 Just saw a report that a new VA state record 73.25 lb striper was caught near the 4A buoy off Cape Henry a couple days ago. Wonder if he was fishing out of a CS 006 ;D

Dave

[sportskiff]

Welcome Wave,
Nice to see you here, enjoy the company here. I haven't met a know it all on here, just some good folks with a LOT of cool ideas.
Reggie

[brokebeach5011]

Wavelength just so happens to be my internet service.Is there a relation.

welcome a board

[shaggy3131]

TooTall,

Those cams at Oriental are the greatest thing. Thanks for the info and link.

I can now look at the water any time.

Aubrey

[fishstick]

Hi I'm from wilmington N.C and i am machinist at G.E Aircraft Engines.I have worked there for 19 years on third shift.I have a wife and 2 kids ages 13 and 14 can't wait for the weather to heat up .They cannot take the cold weather.So right now i am just breaking in the new boat while fishing is slow.

[Dave]

Thanks for the formal intro fishsticks - I met you on another thread and it's nice to read the personal info. Sounds like you got a good crew there, at least for the fair-weather days ;D 010 Wilmington ain't that far from me and I bet the trout show up a week or two in your area before they reach the Crystal Coast. Keep me (us) posted. 012

Dave

[Tawn]

Live in Southern Maryland. Been in the U.S.N. 19 years this May. Ative duty Master Chief (E-9). Fish the Tidal Potomac, Patuxent and occassionally the James Rivers for trophy blue catfish. Bought my 218 DLV with 115 Yamaha and T-Top last year. Get out as much as I can between deployments.

Still can't figure out how to post any pictures on here or I would stick in a picture of the boat - the "Special Liberty"

[Loki]

Hi Tawn, welcome aboard. Might I suggest this thread. It will help to explain how to post a picture here at CSO.

http://carolinaskiffowner.com/index.php?topic=676.0


Mike

[Dave]

Welcome aboard MCPO. Thank YOU, for the many sacrifices you’ve made in helping keep America free! 012

You might want to (also) check out this link to help you post pictures here: http://carolinaskiffowner.com/index.php?topic=1199.0

Can’t wait to see some big blues, brother ;D

Dave

[Loki]

Thanks Dave, I copied and pasted the wrong link. I wanted to link to the same one you did. 012

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So any body else wants to chime in? yay yay yay

[bigparrot]

Hi, my name is Mark. I am originally from Lake Charles La. but have been in Spring Hill FL for about 5 months. I have a brand new 218 DLV with a 115 Suzuki. Used to be a Substation Machanic for the local utility in La. Knees went bad so now I am a stay at home dad. Wife is a nurse at a local hospital in Spring Hill. Now I am trying to learn to catch fish in Florida. 006

[gi joe]

I am from LA, (Lower Alabama) near the gulf coast. I'm a ward of the government (employee, not inmate). Anyway, I recently sold my deep vee fishing boat, and am lusting after a CS 19 or 21 DLV, maybe elite, not sure about that, but was wondering about installing a T top. Is that doable, and if so,are there things to watch out for? What are the belly fuel tanks made of in the elite models? Also dual batteries should be no problem? Raw water wash down? Thanks.

[Shakespeare]

Welcome to the site giJoe... glad to have you join up. 012

Might I suggest that you post your questions in the specific forum that applies to your inquiry. That way you'll get back some good answers from the folks that monitor those boards and we won't stray off topic here. ;D

Mike C.

[Dave]

Welcome aboard gijoe 012

Search around some of the other boards here, you're gonna find lots of answers to many of your questions. Of course, we've got a bunch of fellows here that'll be happy to try and help with anything in particular's on your mind.

Dave

[jaybeeyakker]

Hi, I'm new to this forum stuff but I'm glad I found you. I've really enjoyed this site. I'm from Roanoke Va and I've been into law enforcement for the past 24 years and plan to retire next year at this time. I have my own tree cutting/trimming business which will continue to support my addiction to fishing.
I've owned a J-16 for several years and have loved it. In fact, I like the Skiffs so much that I traded my Bass Boat in last week for a 2008 218 DLV which now sits next to the J-16 in my garage.
I fish mostly fresh water but hope to expand to sound and bay fishing and for some of those big James River Catfish.

[Willie]

jaybeeyakker, welcome aboard the skiffin page....................lots of good stuff here..............by you name,, do you yak tooooo...........
keep on skiffin Willie 017

[jaybeeyakker]

I kayak the upper James River (it originates near my home), as well as some of the other streams and rivers around here. Great Smallmouth fishing.

[Dave]

Two skiffs! A 16 and 21 would be a useful duo I wouldn't mind having myself thumbsup

Welcome aboard. 012 What I like most about smallmouth fishing is the beautiful waters they inhabit and the countryside that surrounds it. Be great to see some pics (in the photo or fishing reports) board when you get a chance. 017

Dave

[Harry]

gi joe & jaybeeyakker Welcome aboard !!

Hey jaybeeyakker I used to be a wood butcher/tree monkey (tree trimmer) myself when I got out of high school.
That was over 20 years ago, been a Lineman ever since. I hated the chipper. ...... ;D


Welcome guys, enjoy the site ..

Harry

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gi joe
jaybeeyakker

welcome aboard both of you, this is the best CS site yoy'll ever find, and it gets better as soon you donate the 20 bucks, with secret forum, stickers and other stuff coming up.

Good luck with your new dlv.

[Willie]

gi joe , sorry I missed saying hi and welcome to ya.............Willie

jaybeeyakker , my son is a tree man now in the Baltimore area, he had 5 years at Penn Stat and ended up with an assoc. degree in forest technology and later a bach degree in forest management....... he love s it....... Willie

[Mike Sr]

Hey all, I'm new to the forum and come from Delaware. Mostly use my 19 v series w/50 Merc on the Indian River to bottom bounce for flounder, trap crab or rake clams with my 7yo when I'm not teaching public school students in Wilmington. I'm always looking for new ways and suggestions to modify the skiff to make those trips more efficient. Glad I found this site.

Mike Sr.

[Willie]

Mike SR. glad you found us.............. looks like the fluke season in NJ may be a bit dismal this year and even worse next year....love to do the bottom bounce for em too, crabbin is also a great pastime and it seems I can come up with more of them than the fluke. Anyway welcome to the skiffin board...we love pictures posted through photobucket or the such and these services are free and if you don't already use one just do a search for how to post a photo and it should come up for you, or jump in and yell for help..... Keep on skiffin and fishin Wilie 017

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Mike Sr. , welcome aboard.You'll find very good people in this site willing to help,exchange info and also share ideas. 012

[waterbilly]

I live in newport,broad creek area, a friend of mine told me about this site. Thanks moonershinersjac! Im in commercial real estate.

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Welcome aboard Waterbilly.

[Gunnar]

Welcome waterbilly,
You say you're in Newport, is that NC? If it is there's quite a few members here from the area. Enjoy the site. 012 Gregg

[Dave]

Welcome aboard waterbilly. Jack mentioned to me the other day that he knew someone that recently ordered a 258. I noticed you haven't yet completed your Personal Text Line so I can't be sure you are the same "someone" he spoke so highly of. Doesn't matter if you have a CS yet or just interested in CS's, we're glad to have you join our membership. I think you'll agree, there's a lot of interesting and useful information in these forums. Lookin' forward to your participation. 012

Dave

PS: For more information about Personal Text Lines, please see Harry's topic: http://carolinaskiffowner.com/index.php?topic=1315.0

[waterbilly]

Thanks to all!

[waterbilly]

Welcome aboard waterbilly. Jack mentioned to me the other day that he knew someone that recently ordered a 258.

Thats not me! I have a jones brothers 19.8 bateau

[Willie]

waterbilly, glad to have you aboard the skiffin board, even if you don't have a cs skiff. Someday you may, and we won't hold it against you as long as you enjoy the company of people who love their boats and all the water sports that go along with them.... keep on postin and enjoy enjoy.....Willlie 017

[TooTall]

Waterbilly,
Welcome to the greatest group of people how own great boats
Like you I don't own a cs yet But I think that will change.

[tripnc]

I'm from north carolina, I new here and have just statred looking at carolina skiffs for a family boat. I really like that they are roomy and from what i have read here, they are very stable on the waters. Ive been on the carolina skiff web sight and i think we would need a big model boat and the dlv models look liek they woudl suit our family best. There seems to be a lot of good people here and i hope to learn a lot of information before i make a choise. Thanks. If anyone knows fo a good boat dealer in central north carolina they recommend, i don't mind traveling but i would like to start close to home if i can find one with a good number of boats.

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

Tripnc, welcome aboard.I'm pretty sure we can deside what boat is best for you. ;D
There is a bunch of good people in this site, they can answer you a lot of questions.
As far as a dealer, they are a lot in your area(NC), i'm picking up my boat this weekend from Chatlee Boats in Sanford.If you want, give Nat a phone call and he'll take care of you.If you tell him about CSO, he'll do even better.But again, go or call as many dealers as you can and compare prices, they are all of them out there to take your dollars, so shop smart and take your time.Also very importand is service for your engine, make sure you pick up an engine that you can service locally. Good luck.

[tripnc]

thanks. That is only a hour 1/2 away from me. We have a big family of mostly girls and 6 grand children, 2 boys and more girls (LOL). They like go camping boating and water ski its going to be mosty used in fresh water lakes in the middle and west part of state. Sorry i dont type much Im going ot get my oldest daughter to help me if she will.

[Willie]

Welcome aboard the skiffin page...................typing doesn't matter, haveing fun with the family does and thats what CSSkiffs are all about, a great work boat, but one that can play hard tooooo... Keep on skiffin.......Willie 017

[al_e._gator]

thanks. We have a big family of mostly girls and 6 grand children, 2 boys and more girls (LOL). They like go camping boating and water ski its going to be mosty used in fresh water lakes in the middle and west part of state.


FYI, my 198 DLV is rated for 11 people and I've had 10 in it safely. I think the 218 is rated for 14 people. We don't all stay in the boat when tubing but we can cruise the lake let the kids drown worms as a family. With a skiff you don't have to go huge to move alot of people around and have family fun ;D

[awardpa]

Savannah, GA. I'm a PA and I practice medicine just across the border in SC (little town called Port Royal). New member here just bought a 2008 DLV 198 should picl it up on Friday (1st time boat owner). 014

[mccoy333]

I've been reading and made a couple of posts so I'm a little late on the intro. My base is in Port St. Joe, Florida in the panhandle, but I've been kinda nomadic since I retired. I keep a home in Tampa, live in Opelika, Alabama and go to my St. Joe town home as often as I can. I'm a retired engineer/manager but please don't hold that against me. Made guidance components for weapons of mass destruction for the Navy and Air Force. Got a brand new 218DLV with a 115 Suzuki which hasn't been in the water yet 'cause of the sucky, windy weather. Nice meeting you all.
Mac McCoy (mccoy333)

[Ron]

Live in Richmond, VA. Didn't grow up boating, but got a small cottage on Mobjack Bay 20 years ago and fell in love with the water. We fish in the lower Chesapeake Bay. Actually got my first (and only) citation flounder last year. 014

Got this 218 DLV last year. I've learned more about the boat in one month on this web site then I did all last year on the boat. Great site.

http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh177/mobjack1/P1010094.jpg

[Willie]

Well we are glad you found us Ron and welcome to the CS Skiffin page..............and thanks for the generous support you have given to us......that is a great looking ride you have there and please keep telling us about your adventures as you explore the lower Chesepeak Bay....glad to have you and Keep on skiffin and posting.....Willie 017

[Willie]

Mac McCoy , sorry I missed you there but welcome to the skiffin page.......with your background, we sure don't want to get you upsett with us.... thumbsup....so get that skiff wet and let us know about your exploits wherever they bee.........keep on skiffin and remember we love pictures too..........Willie.. 017

[Dave]

Welcome men! Thanks for joinin' up.

awardpa, get that baby broke in - prime time fishin' is about ready to get underway 012

Mac, the wind should be layin' down pretty good this week - let us know how she handles, eigh? 012

Ron, congrats on the citation flounder! 011 We love fishin' pics here 012

Dave

[NOTHING ELSE MATTERS]

mccoy and ron, welcome aboard.This is a great site for people interested in the skiff world.mccoy, don't feel bad, i haven't wet mine either, just rain water. ;D

[Mud Minnow]

Hi Beaumont Tx here