Steelhead

Samething happened to a dock mate of mine in St.Joe. The same group out of Chicago did his dry dock. They told him his stringers were bad and when they cut them out they were soild also. He a little dry delamination. A core sample would of proven the stringers ok. Troy

George, Give Darren @ www.Brettsplaceonthebay.com a call. Or you can try Mark and Steve @ Fishdog. I think there website is www.fishdogcompany.com You will be very happy with the Simrad Autopilot. Troy

It's a great day when you can spend the day fishing with your kids.

West Basin would be a great spot. ;)They are the closest Marina the to lake and you don't have to worry about the river. What about Michigan City? There are a few tournaments down there in April. Troy

FYI. Below is some information for everyone that is trying to get there boat documented in Michigan. Dear NACO member, Phone conference with Commander Reinemann and Mark Bobal February 25, 2008 Up until this year the state of Michigan handled all vessel inspections and enforced all Michigan state laws. State law does not require documentation for vessels over 5 net tons; however federal law does have that requirement. Because the state handled the inspections the USCG did not attempt to handle inspections, however the Michigan state budget was cut this year and the USCG has taken over inspection of vessels, thus the requirement to have all vessels over 5 net tons documented. The USCG will not be issuing violations for the 2008 season as long as you are showing a good faith effort to comply with the documentation requirement. They assured us they are going to work with the industry through this transition. The major problem appears to be the required builder certificate, which is required as evidence that the vessel was built in the U.S. and is required for all fishery and coastwise vessels. Some manufacturers have gone out of business, however the Commander suggested that vessel owners take a picture of the manufacturers plaque and/or a rubbing and submit it as proof of being built in the U.S. Headquarters has a list of some boat manufacturing companies that have gone out of business and they may be able to confirm the manufacturer of your vessel. The form needed for initial documentation is CG-1258. The website to access this form and all others is listed below. The Commander recommended at the very least each vessel should fill out form CG-5397: Application for Simplified Measurement and mail. Completed by owner when Builder's Certification, CG-1261, is not provided. He also suggested you make a copy of this and keep it on your vessel to show good faith effort of getting the process started.

Blue Bubble, Green Mirage and Purple Mirage was hot on the divers last yr. on my boat. Troy

Boat is no longer for sale. Please remove. Troy

I run 20lb Ande on my rigger and bird rods for a mainline. Flourocarbon leader on my bird rods. And 25lb Ande on my mono diver rods. Does anyone run a superbraid on there bird rods?

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Thanks, its a 270 Sundancer..No special model just a little customizing. The boat fishes great. This boat has never been a Charter boat, just a family fishing machine. Troy

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Forgot to add price.. 15000.00 OBO

1983 270 Sundancer. AC/Heat installed in 1999. Automatic battery charger. Custom stainless steel radar arch (no radar). (4) electric Walker downriggers. 22 Perko Rod holders. (6) Dot-Line rod holders. V720 Raytheon fish finder. Freshwater Wash down system. Compass. AM/FM CD player(New 2005). Hummingbird GPS. Bow pulpit with anchor. Camper enclosure with screens. Closed cooling system. Raw water pumps replaced in 2006. New seals in both outdrives in 2006. All belows changed as well as lower unit shift cables in 2005. Boat is ready to fish or take the family for a cruise..

Hi everyone my name is Captain Troy Hahaj. I just got my Coast Guard license this year. I will setting my boat up to fish the Port of St.Joe next yr and will go by the name of REEL-ADDICTION CHARTERS. I'm sure I will have a few questions for everyone when I start the process..

Does a Charter Boat need to be Documented with the USCG in Michigan? Troy

Wave Dancer. It was on it when I bought the boat. Like Midway said it is bad luck to change it.

Blue Bubble fly and Blue Bubble Spin Doctor on a full core of lead was a hot item on my boat last yr. When the Steelhead were in at St.Joe I liked to run a Mag Buffalo Bill on a board with no lead..

This is an awsome site! I fish out of St.Joseph, Michigan. I have been fishing Lake Michigan for the last 7 yrs and I also fish the river(St.Joe) in the fall for Salmon and winter-spring for Steelhead. I am looking forward to meeting everyone. Oh yeah, 49 more days till spring.... Troy