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    Sad day, but also good

    Today I will be saying goodbye to a dear friend, shes kept me out of a lot of trouble both in and out of the water. She held plenty of fish in her twin livewells, and out scooted many to the best walleye and muskie holes. She's seen many Muskies over 45 inches and a few 50's. Walleyes up to 10 lbs, and only the lord knows how many Crappies.
    Shes been the envy of most of my fishing buddies, but today, she will be heading out for someone else to enjoy her.
    As for me, I have a new rig all set to be picked up at the dealer. (and no, its not a lemming wagon).

    Here's a pic of my dear friend all cleaned up and ready for some one else to make memories. She will be missed as we've spent the better part of 11 yrs together... I just hope I honored her by keeping her clean and tidy and looking sharp during our time together....



    I will still be dropping into the Champ forum from time to time..
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  2. Born on th Llano Estacado Tx Champ's Avatar
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    #2
    Good looking rig! I can' imagine anything being comparable to her ...

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    That is one sharp boat.
    What is that other trailer used for?
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    Sharp rig! What is the new boat?

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    A beautiful boat, indeed!! I have drooled over it many times lol!!!

    I won't steal his thunder, but what's he's replacing it with is one serious, meticulously rigged, fishing machine!!

    Congrats, B!

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    #6
    Quote Originally Posted by magnumb View Post
    What is that other trailer used for?
    That is my custom Canoe/Kayak trailer. I had it built for a multi purpose - hunting, fishing, and around the house (landscaping) uses. It has a waterproof cover for when I head off bowhunting in the Fall with all my gear, cabin tents, stoves etc.. Also helps out when hauling the kids to college.

    One of the best items I've purchased over the years.
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    #7
    Quote Originally Posted by champ93 View Post
    What is the new boat?
    21ft'er, with a 250 4 stroke and matching EFI kicker.. I'll post pic's once she's home. Pure big water multi species (Muskie, Walleye, Salmon) rig..
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bowhunter View Post
    That is my custom Canoe/Kayak trailer. I had it built for a multi purpose - hunting, fishing, and around the house (landscaping) uses. It has a waterproof cover for when I head off bowhunting in the Fall with all my gear, cabin tents, stoves etc.. Also helps out when hauling the kids to college.

    One of the best items I've purchased over the years.
    That sounds like a dream trailer...mind if ask the brand?
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    Quote Originally Posted by magnumb View Post
    That sounds like a dream trailer...mind if ask the brand?
    R&R Trailers out of 3 Rivers Michigan (near Kalamazoo). They can pretty much build you anything or customize it anyway you need.

    Mine is a 6x10 with 20" walls. They made the racks as well.. and the hide away ramps are really nice. Because of one my larger canoes, they extended the tongue to keep the canoe away from the tow vehicle.

    http://rnrtrailers.com/
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    Great. Thanks!
    I do see their trailers when snowmobiling.
    Last edited by magnumb; 05-17-2017 at 03:53 PM.
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    Someone got a fine ride!!