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What to drive when going fishing.. |
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Posts: 244 08/17/2009 11:50 |
For the quick trip to the local waters.... 1967 Austin Healey 3000, last of the angry sports cars
And for the overnight trips.... 1973 GMC 23 foot Painted Desert... 
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Posts: 67 08/17/2009 16:01 |
I've never had a real "fishing car". I just bought a used Mazda 3 HB, and while it's fun to drive, it's wholly unsuitable for use as a
car that could go to the places I like to fish. I'll have to park in a civilized place, and hike it. Not only that, any rod left in the car would be
easily seen if it's a two piece.
But that Austin, now that's stylin'! and the GMC looks like just the ticket for a round country extended trip. Anyone ever read Steinbeck's "Travels with Charly"? That's what I would do in the GMC. A land yacht, maybe with a dingy Honda 250 strapped to the back. dave |
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Posts: 1174 08/17/2009 17:18 Deeply Shallow |
 I used to have a 67 Healy 3000 also had a Morgan at one
time. Now I have 3 fish cars and use them in no apparent order. I should spend less time fishing and cut the grass.
This one was taken fishing the S.B. of the Raritan in Jersey. 
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Posts: 1215 08/17/2009 17:56 |
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Posts: 306 08/17/2009 18:45 |
Jetta Sportswagen TDI... 50 mpg is a bit easier on the pocketbook these days. More money for fishing!
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Flyman615 |
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Posts: 3355 08/17/2009 19:06 |
And I don't even have to take the rod down to move to another spot on the river...now THAT's practicality!
Regards,
Flyman 
"There are three things in life that people like to stare at: a flowing stream, a crackling fire and a Zamboni clearing the ice."-Charlie Brown |
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Posts: 1239 08/17/2009 21:26 Moderator |
68 Buick Wildcat (sorry, scanned from a polaroid) Quick trip to Maine? Not shown - 61 IH Travelall, 79 IH Scout, 70 IH Pickup.......
"When all the rods and a lot of reels, lines, leader boxes, et cetera, had been sold, the gang paid at the cashier's
window for what they'd bought and then made a bee line for the rug room to test their rods. I put mine together, tested it for a moment or so, and then
started to show it to men I knew. Not a man was interested in my rod. They all, without a single exception, tried to get me to look at theirs. Extraordinary,
how self centered most men are. Have you noticed it? "
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Posts: 94 08/17/2009 23:22 |
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Posts: 1674 08/20/2009 18:26 |
Haven't taken her out for a long time but this was my primary fishing vehicle for many years. The drive to and from the stream was just as enjoyable as
the fishing. Ahhh, that throaty sound of those duel Stromberg's and 6 cylinder in-line going 90 mph with the top down...sure brings back memories of a
simpler time in my life!
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Posts: 200 08/24/2009 23:14 |
I especially like the drive to Cheesman Canyon.
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enigma309 |
3L A H, TR6, 911 . . . nice . . I must get a rod rack . . . . :-) | #10 | ||
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Posts: 802 08/27/2009 13:45 Reclusive! Like J D Salinger |
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Posts: 871 08/28/2009 20:47 |
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Posts: 176 08/30/2009 04:10 |
....or you could bring it all - like this guy I met in Yosemite - Mariposa Grove couple a years ago !
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kermit |
local and long trips | #13 | ||
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Posts: 143 08/30/2009 15:33 |
 
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Greg Reynolds |
Fishing Cars | #14 | ||
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Posts: 2012 09/07/2009 16:22 Orvis Database Founder |
Just replaced a 2000 Taurus...
With this 2009 Subaru... 
Wanted this ROOS Aston Martin... 
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Posts: 2170 09/07/2009 20:34 The COOLER |
Greg knowing the way you take care of your cars, I wouldn't have minded having that Taurus when you were done with it. Enjoy the new Outback though. I have
a 2005 that just turned 100K and still enjoy it.
Rolf Brook Trout are God's way of reminding us everything is going to be all right. |
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Delaware |
What to drive? | #16 | ||
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Posts: 5 09/13/2009 21:00 |
My cheap little Alfa goes perfectly with my cheap little Montague.
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Posts: 4001 09/13/2009 22:23 Local user |
1988 Porsche Carrera 911 which loved Yellowstone summers but not the winters.
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Posts: 49 10/04/2009 18:27 |
Here are a couple shots of my rig (Land Rover Discovery) from a recent trip to the Steens:
Regards,
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Catch 22 |
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Posts: 500 10/04/2009 23:04 |
andre49 wrote: No, you shouldn't. The grass can always wait. BTW, am I the only one who doesn't wash my vehicle before taking a picture? 
Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition! |
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mer |
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Posts: 3253 10/05/2009 08:16 |
Just replaced a 2002 Outback, 156K on it, odd rust through on the rear doors, the bit of the subframe where the rubber bumper contacts it, 4 different people
tell me they never saw an Outback do that.
Replacement: 2008 Outback from Subaru "Certified preowned" program, I got it with 11,335 miles on it. Dealer had four other Outbacks, 2008-2009 with different amounts of mileage (low of 4300, high of about 33K). Saw a couple of 2010's on the lot; not sure I like the body style changes, reminds me too much of a Volvo. Grass is like hair: the more you cut it the more it grows which means you have to cut it more. I managed to get away with about 5 times this year (one more before the snow I guess). Andre: do the lights on the white beast still work?
There is usually only a limited amount of damage that can be done by dull or stupid people.
For creating a truly monumental disaster, you need people with high IQs.
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