Prior to that all of the above gear was hauled around in "Big Blue" my trusty 1983 Ford Van. It has gone through a variety of resurrections in its 20 years of service. The last came just months before I bought the truck. I thought I would have to drive the Van for a couple of more years, and spent $1500.00 in repairs and tires. Three months later I ended up getting the truck (that's another story) and couldn't bear to sell old Blue for the $600 or so that she would probably bring, so kept her around undriven, unregistered, and uninsured until we dumped another $200.0 so my 17 year old could have his first "car" to drive. Three weeks later he had his first accident, inflicting $2300.00 damage backing into some poor car while just shaking the dust off of old Blue. His driving days may be over for a few years (or until he can afford his new premiums) and Big Blue will be waiting around for another chance at life. I might even take her fishing...
On Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at 08:11 AM, Jimmy D. Moore wrote:
After I put out today’s quote, I thought it might be fun to query the list as to what each of you use for your fishing car/truck. I’m sure this will run the gamut from ragged pick ups and cars to family cars/trucks to “custom” fishing vehicles and for the rich ones, maybe a HUMMER. LOL ! I’m just wondering what modifications have you made, if any, to your fishing vehicle to ease your trip to and from the stream and your overnight camping while fishing. Mine is a 1996 4-door F350 diesel pick up. I’ve added a big locking aluminum tool box on the bed, just behind the rear window. Here I carry a floor jack, 4-way lug wrench, heavy duty jumper cables, and a 10X12 tarp, just in case it’s needed. Also I have my streamside fly tying kit, a sleeping bag, air mattress, pop-up dome tent, propane stove, Boy Scout Patrol cook kit, an extra fuel filter for the truck and an assortment of wrenches, etc. I also put all my fishing gear that I won’t use except my fly rods, which I store out of sight behind the rear seat. Don’t want to run the chance of having my truck broken into when someone spies my fishing gear, like what happened to Del Roberts earlier this year.
LEMME HEAR FROM YOU – What’s your fishing vehicle ??? Any modifications ???
Have a Great Day
JIMMY D
P.S. YES, I’M STILL A PRISONER IN MY OWN HOME – NO DRIVING, RIDING, ETC. TILL I go see my doc on the 12th. Hopefully he’ll clear me to resume my normal activities. So . . . like I said earlier, I tie flies, manage the three swaps I’m currently meistering, play on the computer and lastly aggravate you guys. Hey – a guy’s gotta do what he’s gotta do!
