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Just to prove I’m not in the boat all the time, I tackled a small, but necessary detail. I mentioned that I planned to put a screen/grill in the scoop opening. I needed to make some kind of frame and I originally planned to use a thicker hex-type material, which is why I used angle channel...

Had to laugh at your Chub story. Our minnow guy occasionally throws in what he calls a “shark”. We make the same comment about fileting it. I’m impressed you got that big fish lined up with the hole, not to mention hauling it in from a tip-up. A memorable fish for sure, you will never forget...

I'm always surprised by what these big predators will chase. They are definitely fattening up for the winter.

Apologies for back-to-back fishing posts but I had an unusual experience today. Hooked what was undoubtedly the biggest Northern Pike I’ve personally seen. No way I was getting him in the boat with my Walleye net so I just tried to get a little video. No small task to try to hold a phone with...

After several days of strong winds and rough water, the lake serves up one of these stunning October days. Fish did find their way into the boat but even if they had not, it was a joy to just be out there on a fall day like today.

Thanks for posting this Gary. Reading this journal again, it was so classic John. He was always a little more excited about fall than the other season changes. He was one of the most positive people I’ve ever met and always focused on the good in life. He is missed.

Perfect eating size, wish I could catch those all day long. Went out for a couple of hours about a week ago, didn't do real well, all the Walleyes were either too small or too big to keep. Couldn't keep the dang Bass off my bait. Fun to catch but don't contribute to the frying pan. Will try...

I agree. I think it looks great! I'm glad I'm not the only one that feels like their paint work could be better but then, we don't do it every day.

Lucky you! Have to love the shakers. How fortunate were we to have experienced that period of automotive history first-hand. Body work finished, time to throw on a little primer.

The hood is a little reminiscent of a GPX, which, in my opinion was the coolest Yamaha of the 70’s No glass or lithium batteries planned for the opening but I am looking at grill options. The opening will be somewhat functional because I had to remove the cooling air flow shrouds to make room...

You guys are a lot better at creative thinking than I am. Knowing my fondness for motors sticking out of hoods, a giant motor (maybe even with a blower:)) is a appealing idea. There have been a few Polaris liquid transplants in this chassis but to my knowledge, no one has stuffed a big cylinder...

One might wonder why someone would drill holes in a hood that seems to be in reasonably good shape. Or cut a large hole in that same hood. You guys will figure this out pretty fast.

Typically I have used Fusion 5X and, as advertised, it seems to bond well to the plastic. On this project I've been painting all the black stuff with Rustoleum satin black so I just painted the tank with the same paint. Paints just keep getting better so we'll see how it works out. One thing...

Not sure how I missed this but Congratulations! You're totally justified in being excited. I have faith that a more sled-friendly winter will return next year.

It’s surprising how much stuff I’ve accumulated just from the few projects I’ve worked on. Compared to some of the guys I’ve bought parts from though, I’m not even in the game. These guys literally have hundreds of sleds and thousands of parts. I don’t know how they do it. Knocked off some of...

Nice batch of fish! If this is a little project, I'm kind of wondering what your big projects look like. I have to admit I'm a little envious of all the space you will have in there. Looking forward to future updates.

I had to think for a while to remember where I got this hood but I did remember getting it as a potential replacement for the hood on the project sled, which was pretty busted up. I pulled it down from the garage rafters, which was no small task. These hoods are heavy! First step was to...

You're on a roll! Congrats on both of your new acquisitions!

I definitely have to try this. Believe it or not, we cook all our fish in an 18" cast iron pan on the old reliable Webber kettle charcoal grill. Hard to go wrong with Siracha, I'm looking forward to tasting this new twist on flavor.

Pretty exciting times I’d say. Haven’t heard from him lately but I think Switch07 did something similar, except he went to an RV lifestyle. Are there any other year-around residents up by your cabin or do most move back to another residence in the winter? When I go up to the lake place in the...