Much awaited maiden voyage

[FP10]

Ok I am going to go all eminem (8 mile battle) on Chip and talk all the crap so he can't. He caught the first, most, and biggest. I only caught one trout, and can't back up a trailer yet to save my life. Somehow I can get it in a driveway easier than backing it up to the ramp. I can drive the boat, and trailer the boat though however. No I did not forget any plugs or crash in to anything. Could have been worse though. David caught a 6" sand trout and tried trolling with 2 rods...Pics to follow and if Chip posts up the video of me trying to back up the trailer to the ramp for the first time everyone can get a good laugh. Hopefully he got the good part where I told the guy on the shore talking crap to STFU and go back so soaking his dead shrimp. There you go Chip add something to the story.....:dita:

[dbarham]

hurry chip I wanna see the footage!! lmao

[FP10]

lol that is messed up. I am sure nobody did any good their first time backing it up to the ramp...

[dbarham]

lol that is messed up. I am sure nobody did any good their first time backing it up to the ramp...
I learned pullin a 24 ft carhauler full of motocross bikes with a 27 foot motorhome..those were the good ol days

[FP10]

I can drive it to and from the ramp with ease. I think it was because Chip was recording and those boneheads on the side were talking crap.

[dbarham]

I can drive it to and from the ramp with ease. I think it was because Chip was recording and those boneheads on the side were talking crap.
They must have been bone heads imhammers a purdy big ol boy:cowboy2: Im glad you told them to STFU:p

[lurefisher]

:LMAO:
I can drive it to and from the ramp with ease. I think it was because Chip was recording and those boneheads on the side were talking crap.
:LMAO: What where they saying FP?

[imhammer]

Great job getting it out there before I got a chance to give you S__T........The guys at the ramp were giving him a lot of crap about not being able to back the trailer. One of them even asked if Jeremy wanted him to come back it for him.
The boat did well and we ran around quite a bit. We probably could have caught more fish if we had stayed where we were, but wanted to run the boat and check performance in different situations.
I just really enjoyed the look on his face when I put the first fish in his boat (again) and then the look on his face when he got out of the truck after about 15 attempts to get the trailer in the water. Unfortunately I haven't been able to get the videos to load, so I will try at work tomorrow.

Notice the fog in the background. It stayed foggy all morning.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/imhammer/FishinginJeremysBoat2212010002.jpg

Jeremy's first (and only so far) fish in the boat.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/imhammer/FishinginJeremysBoat2212010004.jpg

David's (Fishclutz) first (and only so far) fish in the boat.

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/imhammer/FishinginJeremysBoat2212010005.jpg

If you can't catch anything with one rod out, you might as well try double fisting! Go David!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/imhammer/FishinginJeremysBoat2212010007.jpg

My fish.....Oh Yeah, Jeremy caught one!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/imhammer/FishinginJeremysBoat2212010008.jpg

Captain TB and his 1st Mate on their maiden voyage!

http://i263.photobucket.com/albums/ii160/imhammer/FishinginJeremysBoat2212010010.jpg

[dbarham]

nice rig fp 10 looks like a possum eatin well nevermind!! congrats again dude!!

[gsb]

It's hard to know what to say......dang. Tell the first mate to hold on to something. He looks vulverable in that last pic.

[dbarham]

It's hard to know what to say......dang. Tell the first mate to hold on to something. He looks vulverable in that last pic.
yea he does he would be like a sack of taters with them hands in his pockets:eek:


:eek::eek:

[caz]

It's hard to know what to say......dang.


ahahahaaha.. i feel the same way..

but hey man i know it felt good to be out driving your own boat around.. congrats again

[007]

Congrats on the new rig Jeremy! Line up the wheel wells on the trailer in your side mirrors and DON'T use the rear view mirror...it'll make life much easier.

[fishclutz]

Great trip out even though i only caught the sand trout on bait half its size. Did not realize you took a pic of the double fisted fishing I was doing. Had fun and thanks for the tips. Get that video up its funny stuff.

[nokatchin]

Congrats on the boat.Use your side mirrors.if you see the trailer in your right mirror turn your wheel right,if its in your left mirror turn your wheel left.

[GHSmacker]

Nice pics

Man...i thought everyone was born knowing how to back up a trailer properly?

[007]

Try using your GPS.....back trailer left....no right...no left.....no right....no....aww hell with it...get someone else to do it.

[Hogie70]

LMAO... How about just practice, practice & practice... Let me know when your going next so I can come and get some funny video & pictures to post all over the I-net... Just Kiddin Homey with friends like that you don't need enemies...

[FP10]

LMAO... How about just practice, practice & practice... Let me know when your going next so I can come and get some funny video & pictures to post all over the I-net... Just Kiddin Homey with friends like that you don't need enemies...

Exactly what I was thinking!!

[WestEndAngler]

I can't back up a trailer yet to save my life.

Dude we all know you can't back a trailer :rofl: But having it on YouTube with two old men soaking dead bait all the while laughing at you is PRICELESS!!!

:LMAO:

[Mell Wader]

Where is the video Tall Pines????!!

[FP10]

It is right next to the picture of you holding up the hard head that got deleted. If you won't leave that pic up Albert why should the video go up?

[lurefisher]

AW come on post it ...

[Gilbert]

It is right next to the picture of you holding up the hard head that got deleted. If you won't leave that pic up Albert why should the video go up?



stop your crying.

[WestEndAngler]

Just spoke to Chip... It should be on YouTube, Photobucket, IShare, Twitter, FaceBook & MySpace by lunch :LMAO:

[Keller]

My wife can back a trailer.....kidding, nice boat.

[FP10]

It was my first time. I am sure all of you backed up a trailer fine the first time.

[lurefisher]

Grab the steering wheel at the bottom ,which either way you turn the steering wheel the boat will go the same way,might help.

[FP10]

The other problem is that I was oversteering. I might go down there one day after work this week and just practice on my own.

[Gilbert]

just make sure no one is around


deano gave you some good advise

[WestEndAngler]

It was my first time. I am sure all of you backed up a trailer fine the first time.

I did. I bet my sister can back a trailer better than you :LMAO: The hard trailers are the jet ski ones... (single) they like to move all over the place. Double axle trailer is where you need to practice then you move single axle all over place maybe even do figure eights :D

[lurefisher]

The other problem is that I was oversteering. I might go down there one day after work this week and just practice on my own.

Yeh when you turn watch the back of the boat if its turning to much you have to correct back,just go slow tell you get the hang of it.

[Mell Wader]

It was my first time. I am sure all of you backed up a trailer fine the first time.


No doubt about it. The first time backing up a trailer can be complicated, especially if you have a bait soaking audience, therefore the video Chip has can be instructional for all of us. This should be a good thing for learning purposes, educating, etc....

[FP10]

LOL Albert, the video does not need to come out

[imhammer]

It was my first time. I am sure all of you backed up a trailer fine the first time.

It wasn't your first time....You backed it in the driveway, which is much harder!

I am still having upload issues at home. I will try to get it in there this afternoon.

[Explorer21]

At least you did not beach her like I did the first time we took the explorer out. Congrats Jeremy.

[FP10]

It wasn't your first time....You backed it in the driveway, which is much harder!

I am still having upload issues at home. I will try to get it in there this afternoon.

Backing in to the driveway you were right there telling me what to do though.

[Robalo]

Nice rig Jeremy-I especially like the decal on the windshield-the FWE one. It may be that that dang bucs sticker wqas screwing up your view while backing-you oughta take it off so ya can see better!!!

[FP10]

Nice rig Jeremy-I especially like the decal on the windshield-the FWE one. It may be that that dang bucs sticker wqas screwing up your view while backing-you oughta take it off so ya can see better!!!

Chip backed it down to the water. I was backing up an empty trailer when we were done fishing so the decal was not in the way.

[Gilbert]

put some guide post on the trailer so you can what the trailer is doing when empty. go practice in an empty parking lot. try backing it in a parking spot like it was the boat ramp. you will get it one day. :D

[FP10]

The boat ramp is just as close as any parking lot for me. I can just go there and get actual practice.

[imhammer]

Here is a video of Jeremy's first fish caught in the boat (Not the first fish though)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh9uDOyWPEs

[Gilbert]

how many miles did you put on your truck trying to back that trailer in :p

[WestEndAngler]

Lmao!

[Mell Wader]

Priceless!

[Hogie70]

Jeremy next time call me... I will coach you through it...

[FP10]

I can't see it from work...

[WestEndAngler]

http://www.fishwestend.com/videos/fp10-backing-a-trailer

Its all over the WWW now bro :D

[FP10]

that is really messed up guys

[Gilbert]

:LMAO:

[Hogie70]

No really It is everywhere... Call me and let me know when and where you are putting in... If I can't beat you there I will go to another ramp... LMAO... There is nothing like a log jam at the boat ramp... LOL

[Artifishual]

I have seen the video and that will get better the more confident you become, then you mess something up and loose the aforementioned confidence. Just remember most accidents happen at the boat ramp. So all fun aside keep your cool and do things at your pace and practice safety.... nice boat and tight lines

[Robalo]

Hey Jeremy-at least you didn't jam the boat sideways like a couple I had to help at the Jam Beach ramp-how they got it so jacknifed that rear corner of boat was against concrete side and tongue jammed into other side I'll never know. Finally they had it so we could unhook trailer and swing boat around then re-hook and pull out-I think they were stuck for over an hour so don't feel too bad-there's other's that will never get it-you certainly will. Try a fifth wheeler in a fenced deer camp sometime!! I couldn't for the life of me get that sungun outta there-took a real experienced driver of fifth wheeler trailer to do it and he took about 30 minutes.

[caz]

http://www.fishwestend.com/videos/fp10-backing-a-trailer

Its all over the WWW now bro :D


error 404, wont let me see it..

[reeltime]

Jeremy meet me at the 146 bridge and i will have you backing your new toy up like a pro in no time...you gotta admit it was funny didn't get to watch it all it got pulled...i promise not to bring camera....pm me

[Primer]

I missed it!!

[RonE]

Go to the WalMart parking lot early on Sunday Morning and practice backing up. Watch out for the light poles. Practice backing down one isle, turn to the nexe isle and turn the other way in the third isle. Before you know it, you will have it down pat. Take someone with you to watch your 6!

[FP10]

Jeremy meet me at the 146 bridge and i will have you backing your new toy up like a pro in no time...you gotta admit it was funny didn't get to watch it all it got pulled...i promise not to bring camera....pm me
Thanks. Glad to know someone will help. I have a good buddy in the neighborhood that I can get to help me. I am sure I can learn on my own too.

[Explorer21]

Jeremy, did I see a croaker in the mouth of that trout? Or maybe a shrimp? Take off the flip flops and get your arse in the water!

[Torque]

Don't worry about it. Just take it slow and make a quick adjustment before anyone sees you starting to jack knife.

It will be awkward a couple of times, then you'll gain confidence.....


Some days I can whip it right in there. Others, it takes me a couple of times. It's in the karma.

[lurefisher]

I can't wait tell the FWE backem up contest ,Let me know FP i can also come give you some pointers i have been driving trailers a long time ,from hunting ,fishing ,landscaping ,fifthwheels,bbq pits ,It's just gong to take a bit to get the hang of it.

[michelle]

if all else fails, i'll be happy to teach you!!
michelle

[aqua pimp]

There is a boat ramp in Seabrook (El Lago) that no one uses this time of year. Its about 2 blocks from my house in my hood. This would be a good one to learn. Bid enough to practice, no people, no traffic, and close to you.

AQUA PIMP

[FlatoutFishin]

It wasn't your first time....You backed it in the driveway, which is much harder!


And the neighbors are sure to have a good laugh now that they know! Jeremy just has that "ISY syndrome"(I see you), soon as someone starts watching him...he nuts up. :D

[FP10]

And the neighbors are sure to have a good laugh now that they know! Jeremy just has that "ISY syndrome"(I see you), soon as someone starts watching him...he nuts up. :D

That might be it. I got it in the driveway fairly easy. Although Chip was helping, not recording then.

[FP10]

There is a boat ramp in Seabrook (El Lago) that no one uses this time of year. Its about 2 blocks from my house in my hood. This would be a good one to learn. Bid enough to practice, no people, no traffic, and close to you.

AQUA PIMP

I was thinking about going super early sunday morning to the ramp and practicing a few times before I head out. My original plan was Saturday night but I am sure there will be a ton of people there because everyone parks at the ramp now to go to Outriggers. Maybe I will bring my paintball gun this time in case there are any people out there looking for a laugh!! I think I would have handled it better if the guys talking crap actually had a boat and were not talking crap while soaking dead bait in 2' of water.

[Hogie70]

Jeremy you are one funny cat... LMAO...

[WestEndAngler]

I remember my first beer.....

[FP10]

I remember my first beer.....

What are you talking about????

[007]

Wish I would have had a video camera when the Hooters 38' Fountain with quad 300's tried to launch at the KOA camp in SLP. They tried to head straight out thru the lagoon.......NOT!!!!!

[WestEndAngler]

What are you talking about????

Go watch "Beer Fest", it a quote "Shirley"

[Gilbert]

Go watch "Beer Fest", it a quote "Shirley"


:LMAO:

[fishclutz]

That might be it. I got it in the driveway fairly easy. Although Chip was helping, not recording then.

You did get it in the driveway fairly easy, but you might want to replace the neighbors grass.

[FP10]

You did get it in the driveway fairly easy, but you might want to replace the neighbors grass.

That is ok it is your turn this weekend!!! I could hear you laughing in the video!!

[007]

That is ok it is your turn this weekend!!! I could hear you laughing in the video!!

You should change your user title to snake!!

[Primer]

Wish I would have had a video camera when the Hooters 38' Fountain with quad 300's tried to launch at the KOA camp in SLP. They tried to head straight out thru the lagoon.......NOT!!!!!

I've seen quite a few deep v boats run straight out of fat boys. Till they make friends with mud and shell

[txwhaler 22]

hey jeremy....ive been hard at work this week and have not been online much so
i missed all the jeremy/chip /trailer drama....but it made me remember that time i got a phone call from one unnamed extra tall guy who was stuck in thigh deep sand in his MINIVAN a couple hundred yards from the toll booth at slp and i had to come out there and pull him out.....dont sweat it my man we all have "that day" congrats on your new boat....and all the joys ,trials and tribulations of new boat ownership!!:D

[imhammer]

hey jeremy....ive been hard at work this week and have not been online much so
i missed all the jeremy/chip /trailer drama....but it made me remember that time i got a phone call from one unnamed extra tall guy who was stuck in thigh deep sand in his MINIVAN a couple hundred yards from the toll booth at slp and i had to come out there and pull him out.....dont sweat it my man we all have "that day" congrats on your new boat....and all the joys ,trials and tribulations of new boat ownership!!:D

Yeah.....I remember that.....And Jeremy was there with me!

[imhammer]

That is ok it is your turn this weekend!!! I could hear you laughing in the video!!

He was laughing harder than me and trying to contain himself. I told him the bad news was that he was next and I would make sure that I have the video working on him also. I thing we need to have a contest and take 2 trailers down there.....then let you both try at the same time! Now that would be some funny S__T!

[Bluewaver]

:LMAO:
Good Stuff, don't take it so hard JKid...
BTW,
you might want to add a back up alarm on the trailer... :D

Congrats on the new rig, tell David I said Hi!

wd

[tikitrash]

Yeah, there's only one way to learn to back the trailer and that is to do it about 100 times. After 35 years, like me, you'll be a pro!!!

[Milkjug]

Sweet maiden trip, glad you got some slime in the boat.

Ask Coe or Kylie about my trailer-backing skills. :rofl:

[FP10]

He was laughing harder than me and trying to contain himself. I told him the bad news was that he was next and I would make sure that I have the video working on him also. I thing we need to have a contest and take 2 trailers down there.....then let you both try at the same time! Now that would be some funny S__T!

No more video. Not even of David.


:LMAO:
Good Stuff, don't take it so hard JKid...
BTW,
you might want to add a back up alarm on the trailer... :D

Congrats on the new rig, tell David I said Hi!

wd

Different David Walt, but I did talk to that David this morning. I will tell him you said hi.

[Kevin]

Wish I could have seen the video but glad you got a boat! I am sure you will load it up with quality fish soon. See you on the water soon.

[FP10]

Thanks Kevin. You know where I will be until it warms up.

[plugger]

Congratulations on the boat !! Go for it... keep practicing and get help learning the bays. I got MY FIRST boat in 2005 and haven't used it much until 2009 when I determined to learn to back up, launch, retreive and get people to help me learn the bays and not get piled up on a reef---I'm 60 years old and not far ahead of you on the learning curve, so don't feel bad and don't be intimidated by the challenge. Everyone starts at the beginning, man. By the way , the guys here are the most helpful for this than anywhere. :)

[FP10]

I've got it now. I backed Chip up on Sunday. Then he left early and I loaded it 100% by myself and got it in the driveway. Only gets better from here!! Now I need to learn the reefs, lol.

[imhammer]

I've got it now. I backed Chip up on Sunday. Then he left early and I loaded it 100% by myself and got it in the driveway. Only gets better from here!! Now I need to learn the reefs, lol.

GPS.....nuff said!

[plugger]

Crud, missed the video...404 error. :(