Maiden Launch of 82 Wenonah ECO

fishindad · Post by **fishindad** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:56 am

Took the family out this weekend for the maiden launch. At the Alafia River state park there is a hand launch that allows you to get to some of the lakes on the property. We decided to paddle up river to Hurrah lake.

What a beautiful area. The weather was great too as there is not that much shade. It stayed below 90 and there was a nice breeze for the whole paddle. Hitting the shoreline during our breaks, (when with family i.e. 2 kids ) its more about keeping it moving than fishing, I had 4 solid hookups on an F5 Rapala and one on a beetle spin. Non landed though

Anyway, the boat did great and as a shameless plug for Wenonah, they sent me a new serial metal number plaque for the boat! Mine was basically faded and worn out. That was the last detail. I love my refurbed canoe.

Fishindad

Tide1on · Post by **Tide1on** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 1:45 pm

Great to see you got it out on the water and got a chance to toss a lure.
Hopefully you have better luck with the fish on your next outing. Also, which bridge is that?
You should be very proud of yourself! That's a really nice looking canoe!!!

pbr · Post by **pbr** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:29 pm

Good to see another person who appreciates the finer things in life.

fishindad · Post by **fishindad** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 3:40 pm

Tide1on,

Thats the bridge on Thatcher road in the park.

Fishindad

overtheedge86 · Post by **overtheedge86** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:03 pm

Very nice looking boat, you restored it yourself?

fishindad · Post by **fishindad** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:20 pm

Sure did. http://paddle-fishing-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=29602

It was alot of fun too.

Fishindad

Todd · Post by **Todd** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 5:09 pm

Wow, that canoe came out looking great!

fishpirate · Post by **fishpirate** » Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:34 pm

I have seen some huge gators from that bridge.

americanrobster · Post by **americanrobster** » Tue Aug 18, 2009 11:36 am

Nice work on getting that new restored canoe wet.

rsieminski · Post by **rsieminski** » Thu Aug 20, 2009 9:19 am

Well, looks like you did a great job. More important, and oultet for bonding with the family!