Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 20, 2016, 01:29:08 PM
My daughter won a free trip with Beacon Charters as a kids fishing derby prize in April, but somehow I seem to have lost her voucher. :bash:
My communications with this charter service have been pretty disappointing and I am very reluctant to book a trip for both of us at regular price even if I could afford it.
She really is interested in catching a salmon, so I was wondering if I could find someone with a couple extra seats, I would be more than willing to pay fuel, bait, beer, lunch, etc..as long as it is under $200
I would let her reel in any fish hooked, I have caught a few fish in my day (just not recently), and let you keep any fish retained.
She is 13, so it would be quite an experience for her, and relieve some of my guilt.
Available Sunday and Monday at a moments notice, I can ask for Wednesday or Thursday off work if we have time to plan.
River, or Ocean does not matter, as long as it is within a few hours of Chehalis.
She has her own rod/reel, but we have not put line on it yet, would like to make some memories..
Post by: Blacktail Sniper on August 20, 2016, 02:23:50 PM
If someone else, maybe contact the sponsor group and see if they have record of who won what? Maybe you could get another certificate for it???
Good luck!
Post by: thegeneral on August 20, 2016, 04:08:32 PM
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 20, 2016, 10:09:41 PM
Good looking boat by the way. Glen would be proud!!!!
Post by: MLBowhunting on August 20, 2016, 10:19:42 PM
Post by: thegeneral on August 21, 2016, 08:45:00 AM
Real good offer from TheGeneral!!!!!! :tup:
Good looking boat by the way. Glen would be proud!!!!
Thanks but, that was a picture of her brand new 5 years OK. the shine has wore off now.
If anyone knows STINKNSTRINGBOW give him a call and tell him I need and answer by noon for this to happen tomorrow. Thanks.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 21, 2016, 12:30:22 PM
Thank you for the offer, looks like I might have missed the deadline?Real good offer from TheGeneral!!!!!! :tup:
Good looking boat by the way. Glen would be proud!!!!
Thanks but, that was a picture of her brand new 5 years OK. the shine has wore off now.
If anyone knows STINKNSTRINGBOW give him a call and tell him I need and answer by noon for this to happen tomorrow. Thanks.
Post by: thegeneral on August 21, 2016, 12:32:36 PM
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 21, 2016, 12:34:49 PM
Where/when, etc..
:tup:
Post by: bracer40 on August 21, 2016, 01:57:15 PM
No problem you just pushed the limits. You in for tomorrow ?
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One more example of good guys doing good things for good reasons!
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 21, 2016, 02:01:18 PM
Was the derby sponsored or put on by Beacon Charters, or was it some other group/organization?It was the Black Lake Kids Fishing Derby (trout) Town of Ilwaco.
If someone else, maybe contact the sponsor group and see if they have record of who won what? Maybe you could get another certificate for it???
Good luck!
Mostly I just got a sense of the charter company not really caring if we went or not, even before I started planning, slow response to my questions, and a general lack of desire to sell me a trip.
Then when notified about missing voucher, no response.
As someone who works with customer service, I really just would go with a different charter if I were to be paying full price.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 21, 2016, 02:04:20 PM
Looking forward to a day on the water, and some pictures of my daughter with a big fish!
That is really what she wants, getting a little bored with 19" trout, and wants a "BIG" one..
Post by: thegeneral on August 21, 2016, 04:26:53 PM
Post by: Blacklab on August 21, 2016, 06:45:47 PM
Hopefully we'll have a Kodak moment or two.
:tup: ;)
Post by: thegeneral on August 23, 2016, 07:58:16 AM
Post by: Rainier10 on August 23, 2016, 08:12:51 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:11:53 AM
But all my fears were dissolved when I went to wake up my daughter and she was already awake and almost dressed and ready to go!
She grabbed a quick breakfast while I had a cup of coffee and my only cigarette for the day (no smoking-per "thegeneral"s rules)
We met him pretty close to 6:30, I usually like to be a little early, but am never late.
Quick transfer of the rods, and off we went.
Short wait at the launch, pretty uneventful.
Post by: Gringo31 on August 23, 2016, 10:13:12 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:15:09 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:17:28 AM
The "American Pride" paddle boat made a pass by for a little entertainment.
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:18:42 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:19:51 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:21:11 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:24:16 AM
FISH ON!!
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:26:46 AM
The biggest fish she had ever felt on the end of her rod, and what a fight it was putting on!!
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:29:54 AM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:31:50 AM
Post by: 2MANY on August 23, 2016, 10:40:11 AM
Bet a day of fishing was better then my day at work. ?
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:41:25 AM
A little disappointed, but still excited, Brigette was all smiles when she said she would have eaten that fish..
Maybe we will get another chance..
But it was just not meant to be this time.
We fished as long as there was a tide, but no more bites..
Quick ride back to the launch and a much needed restroom break, my daughter had a good time, we are very appreciative of the effort put out by our captain "thegeneral"
Brigette understands that fishing is not always catching, and is very appreciative of the opportunity.
It was a good day, and I cannot thank our host enough, who even refused my offer of fuel for the trip, I did buy him lunch, but he never ate it, and went out of his way to show us a good time.
Thanks again!!
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 10:44:49 AM
Post by: WSU on August 23, 2016, 10:47:47 AM
Only problem is, now that she lost one, she wants to catch one even more now...
That doesn't sound like a problem to me.
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on August 23, 2016, 10:50:33 AM
Post by: thegeneral on August 23, 2016, 11:08:38 AM
It was pleasure having the two of you aboard was enjoyable I just wish there had been more chances.
Post by: Curly on August 23, 2016, 11:11:48 AM
Post by: Widgeondeke on August 23, 2016, 11:26:47 AM
Good on ya thegeneral
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 11:39:51 AM
Considering I don't get much Salmon opportunity, it is kind of a problem.Only problem is, now that she lost one, she wants to catch one even more now...
That doesn't sound like a problem to me.
But who knows? we might get another chance sometime...
Combat fishing from shore is just not that much fun with kids, especially when I am not that experienced myself.
Post by: WSU on August 23, 2016, 12:11:57 PM
Considering I don't get much Salmon opportunity, it is kind of a problem.Only problem is, now that she lost one, she wants to catch one even more now...
That doesn't sound like a problem to me.
But who knows? we might get another chance sometime...
Combat fishing from shore is just not that much fun with kids, especially when I am not that experienced myself.
Lots of non-combat places to fish and catch fish. I hate combat fishing with a passion.
Post by: WSU on August 23, 2016, 12:16:41 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 23, 2016, 12:58:12 PM
Kind of a hint for another nice person to give us a chance. :chuckle:
Thanks to "thegeneral"s generosity, I still have fuel costs in my budget.. hint, hint...
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on August 23, 2016, 01:26:09 PM
Post by: thegeneral on August 23, 2016, 01:35:09 PM
A framed print of that one with the salmon in the air would make a neat gift for your daughter.
That failed net attempt would make a good one also, look close and you can see the wobblier in his mouth.
StringBow got a couple great shoots.
Post by: cavemann on August 24, 2016, 08:49:46 AM
Post by: hiway_99 on August 25, 2016, 07:46:54 PM
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 26, 2016, 12:18:42 PM
Post by: hiway_99 on August 26, 2016, 12:27:27 PM
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Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 26, 2016, 12:44:44 PM
Was planning on heading for Naselle on Monday to set up camp, camping Wed and Thursday.
With this offer we could fish Sunday, even though I will be closer (Naselle) Monday, Wed, Thurs...
Still worth the drive just to boat a fish, even if we cannot keep one.
Post by: REHJWA on August 26, 2016, 12:56:08 PM
Post by: STIKNSTRINGBOW on August 26, 2016, 01:04:38 PM
Thank you for thinking of us, maybe some other time?