Front Porch Fishing w/Steve

  • Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    September 13, 2007 at 11:20 pm #1220701

    I know a number of folks have been out with Steve DeMars on the picturesque St Croix River fishing in our little 45 day sturgeon season.

    I had a chance to tag along for a tour with him a week ago.

    Steve semi retired his 17 foot boat for a dream rig of catten and sturgeon fishing. After much research, Steve ended up with a Premier 25′ pontoon purchased from Warners Dock in New Richmond.

    It’s true front porch fishing with the cushy captain’s chairs up front and the couch that reclines in the cockpit area. A basin to wash off the cut bait and a hide away biffy for when the Favorite Someone is along whether that’s the Favorite Wife, Favorite Kids, Favorite Grandchilden or Favorite Fishing Partner .

    It can be fully enclosed for the not so nice days along with the screen to allow a breeze to come through with out having the trouble with skeeters.

    Partial carpeting and vinyl where the cats go.

    All I can say is you’re a lucky guy Steve. My wife would have me running around the river all day and I wouldn’t get any fishing done!!





    larry_haugh
    MN
    Posts: 1767
    September 13, 2007 at 11:54 pm #608012

    It is a very nice ride.
    I spent the evening with him recently….. I can see it now. After spending a night on that I wonder how I’ll fair in other boats.
    Thanks Steve
    Good luck on baggin an Upgrade on a Flat. Your time is coming soon.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    September 14, 2007 at 12:02 am #608014

    That right there looks like a slice of heaven. I am a little disappointed seeing a thing of soft soap though. You sir are living our dream.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    September 14, 2007 at 12:14 am #608019

    Pug..you have good eyes.

    However…it’s just a softsoap bottle…it contains flat slime…very handy. You think his FW would use it if she knew??

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    September 14, 2007 at 12:24 am #608022

    I take it back then.

    steve-demars
    Stillwater, Minnesota
    Posts: 1906
    September 14, 2007 at 12:31 am #608026

    You are kind of sneaky, Brian. I didn’t notice you taking the photos. I thought I might have spoiled you the way you settled into that comfy Captains Chair. Sorry we didn’t catch any fish but at least when I get skunked we are comfortable. It has been a fun summer and we still have a chunk of sturgeon season left. When it gets cold I will just pop my Mr Heater in the Day Enclosure and warm up. I’m not ready for the season to end just yet.

    dtro
    Inactive
    Jordan
    Posts: 1501
    September 14, 2007 at 12:34 am #608027

    Quote:

    You are kind of sneaky, Brian. I didn’t notice you taking the photos.

    When are you going to start marketing that super secret spy camera Brian?

    hanson
    Posts: 728
    September 14, 2007 at 1:25 am #608035

    You are definitely living the High Life sir!

    tyler_holm
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 260
    September 14, 2007 at 5:42 pm #608218

    Quote:

    You are definitely living the High Life sir!

    All this High Life talk has been making me thursty all week long. Friday couldn’t have come sooner! I’ll see many of you tomorrow on the St. Croix.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    September 14, 2007 at 8:13 pm #608249

    That pontoon is pretty nice, but I am going with one of these. Just mount a couple of rod holders and beverage holder of course. Launch from anywhere and go where no outboard would dare.
    The Quadski

    Forgive me if someone like dtro the UTuber already posted this. I think he had, but couldn’t find it on a search.

    The best part, it is Polish like me.

    And to unhijack I would once again like to say Steve, when you taking me fishing? Just ask BK, I am a treat to fish with.

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    September 14, 2007 at 10:49 pm #608284

    Quote:

    The best part, it is Polish like me.

    There are times when one doesn’t need a picture to say 1000 words.

    dan-thiem
    Zumbro Falls Mn.
    Posts: 387
    September 15, 2007 at 3:45 am #608314

    Just fell off my chair! Mind if I borrow that one?

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