PONTOON REPORT

First venture out in my new boat last night was interesting to say the least. I should preface this report by saying I have not really ever rowed a boat before, so the ensuing comedy of errors is all part of the learning curve. Hard to row in a straight line when you are dragging your anchor in the water, you row in circles. I think I prefer to row so I can see where I'm going rather than where I've been. The seat must be secure to the frame other wise when you get half way across pond the seat moves and you have to limp to shore to secure it thank god for leatherman tools. There are some really good features nice anchoring system, basket behind seat allows for carrying all the essentials, beer cooler for water of course and food, with a 400 lb capacity that can be allot of extras. There is even a trolling motor bracket. If anyone has experience with pontoons please call me @ 603.305.9726. As far as the fishing was concerned I did manage a nice 14" brook trout(native) no stockers in this pond. Drakes were hatching in small quantities at odark 30. I have never seen a hatch this up close and personal before, surprised that any of them are able to get off the water with all of the surface commotion they make before lift off. Huge cloud of flies in the air, I am guessing that they will be spinners that night. I was fishing close enough to shore to have a conversation with a woman hiking near the pond turns out she is the Attorney General for the state of Maine.Got off the water well after dark only to meet up with her again and her sister Dora who happens to be Secretary of Health for the state of Maine, very nice people, very laid back and unassuming. Thats all for now, more to come I'm sure

ps need to name boat ant suggestions?