Fishing Big Creek - Polk City, IA

Great Day on the Lake

I fished while Bob read & napped, but most of the time he spent fixing things in the boat.

I caught 2 bluegills, 2 drum, 1 walleye, a large mouth bass. Only one bluegill was a keeper, but we threw him back.

Tadpole success as a fishing guide boat - Big Creek Lake, Polk City, Iowa

Charter Boat

Yesterday was beautiful on Big Creek.  Wind was still and temperature was about 75 degrees.  We took sister, Mary and her son, Andy and his girlfriend, Julia out for a fishing expedition.  All three caught at least one fish.  Bluegills and crappy.

Even with the mostly overcast sky, it was warm and great fun.

Tadpole performed wonderfully with five bodies on board.

Andy caught the first fish.

Julia is happy with her bigger fish.

No boating for us today.  Going to my nephew's wedding this afternoon.  That will be fun, too!

Tadpole's new power - Saylorville Lake - Polk City, IA

The Sun is Shining

Just picked up Tadpole with her new motor.  Bob is putting the registration numbers on and we'll be out on the water this afternoon.  Stay tuned for more water photos later today.

Very little wind and clear blue skies this morning following 10 straight days of wind and rain. 

Oh Happy Day!
Nimble Vagabond Trawler 20'

Big Creek Lake, Polk City, IA

Bob admiring the new motor.

Putting the sticky registration numbers on the hull.

 The beautiful new motor working smoothly.

Our little Tadpole

Great boat!

Wicket's new ride

Old Gal get New Wheels

After walking a block or so she just wears out.

She seems to be happy to catch a ride.

And by the way... the Motor came in for the boat on Tuesday, but they didn't let us know until Bob called them yesterday (Wed. morning) so they have had the boat since noon yesterday.  Hopefully, we'll see Tadpole on the water this weekend.  We'll keep you posted. 

We, also, moved to my sister's farm this morning.  All campsites were reserved for the holiday weekend.  Our internet connection is much better here.

Saturday at Saylorville Lake - near Polk City, IA

Saturday morning Saylorville Lake

A beautiful windless morning at Saylorville Lake

I had a photo to post yesterday of Wicket in her new mode of transportation, but I can't get it to upload.  I think it has to do with a weak signal.  I'll try to take another photo and post it later.

Wednesday... Pampering Tadpole and Susie

PAMPERING

Tadpole gets a polish and...

Susie gets new color & do.



Motor Shopping - Tadpole work - Polk City, IA

 After getting several quotes on the price of a new motor, yesterday, we call Heartland Boats in Johnston and had them order our new Mercury 30hp.  If we're lucky, we could be on the water next week.

93 degrees this afternoon at the campground and not too windy made for a nice day to do some work on the boat.  Here's Tadpole with her new Bimini.