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Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport Part Five

Posted on August 30, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Okay, onward with the rescue. In the Part Four,  we began the process of building a new transom. Yesterday, with the Coosa board finally on hand, we made a good deal of progress. The Coosa will become the solid, strong … Continue reading →

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Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part 4

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Yes, progress on this project has been slow. You can blame the awful weather for that. It rained all but 3 days in July and the total accumulation makes this the second or third rainiest July on record. Get you … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Wading Staffs

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Thoughts on Wading Staffs Falling in a fast moving river is dangerous business, my friend, especially in the colder parts of the year. And for that reason, the older I get the more I rely on my trusty wading staff. … Continue reading →

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Euro-Nymphing with a Crappie Pole?

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Euro-Nymphing with a Crappie Pole? By buddy Phil is always figuring out new ideas. You may remember a few posts back he showed us how to use an ice float for fly storage. Well recently he has been fascinated with … Continue reading →

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Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part 3

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Ed Mitchell

Rescuing a 1987 17′ Aquasport: Part 3 Its been awhile since I reported on this adventure. As you may remember, back at the end of March my son rescued a 1987 17′ Aquasport. Click on these links to see the … Continue reading →

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