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Since I live in N. California I have to make due with what we have up here so Lisa and I took a 4 day trip to lake Shasta last week. We rented a cabin on the Lake and explored some of its 365 miles of rugged shore line. Lake Shasta is the largest reservoir in California. Water temp was 77 degrees which was great for swimming.

Views from Shasta caverns

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Secluded coves great for swimming and fishing.

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Lots of wildlife come to the shores to get a drink

http://www.casdvm.com/photos/shasta7-11/203.jpg


More views

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A couple movie clips

http://www.casdvm.com/photos/shasta7-11/230.3gp

http://www.casdvm.com/photos/shasta7-11/223.3gp

http://www.casdvm.com/photos/shasta7-11/205.3gp

I had not been on a boat for almost 8 months so it was good to get out. The little 20 is a great ride for these types of trips.


strick

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Strick,

I bet you could get a small fortune for those pic's from the CA Tourist Bureau. (sp?)

I hope you trip was as great as the pictures. Thanks.

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What great views, not sure about that swimming stuff, I don't get in much in less than 85 - just say'in

Sounds exciting for the wemens though, adds to view

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strick
where did you get the leaning post/rear seat combo and what r the measurements. Great pics.

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:D I dont think there is anywhere in N. California that has ever seen 85 degree water! But that does sound nice. A couple years ago we went to Lake Powell and the water temp was in the 60's which was a little cold but we swam anyway.

The leaning post/livewell was custom built by a guy that builds only one or two every 5 years.

strick

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I can smell the pine trees and the warm,dry air just from those pictures! Drove from Arcata to Redding a couple times, some amazing scenery in that part of the country.

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Shasta reminds me very much of Lake Chelan in eastern Washington that we use to boat on many years ago.


You say "Crappy" We say "Croppy" ;)

Always a good time when on the water :D

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Strick,
That looked like a great place to get away to ... a little R&R, time for yourselves, beautiful scenery and your boat.
Life can be great!

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Chuck - Nice Pics!! Looks like you guys had a great time!!

Is this a bear?
http://www.casdvm.com/photos/shasta7-11/203.jpg

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Looks awesome!
I have family in Carmel , it is very beautiful in northern Cali!
Love the picture of the trolling motor on the boat. I would love to see all the guys on the flats in the keys when you power by them!

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Back to the grind and wishing I was there again already. We saw Ospray and bald eagles. The bear track was old. Here is a pic of the hind foot Tim.

http://www.casdvm.com/photos/shasta7-11/204.jpg


Thanks for the feed back and compliments. That little trip has made me feel like I want to spend more time on a boat.


strick

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How about two weeks for two or friendly three on a Seafari 25 in the Sea of Cortez? Three weeks?

You got a great boat for it.

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There's a GREAT 27' SeaMaster available to make your hand a "FULL HOUSE!"

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That boat was very tempting but so far I have been able to control myself by taking doubling up on my meds. I still only have 11 hours on the 25 seafari :( I gotta quit working so much and concentrate on fun. :D

strick

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Nice pics Doc.

When you come to the east coast, does it seem strange to have the ocean on your right facing north?

Cheers and thanks,
GFS

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Sandy-

If I ever went to the ocean I might feel the difference. Been talking to Bigshrimpin about taking a trip east soon...kids just started school again.....well see..

strick

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If you can make it work, I highly recommend a trip here in Aug/Sept. Last Aug, Capt Chuck made the trip up and me, Trayder, Big and him put a hurtin' on the stripers. Well, me, Trayder and Big did anyway. Chuck couldn't get away from the blues and doggies (aka f##k fish). :D

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Tim told me about that trip. Sounded like a great time. I'm getting closer. First I think I need to try and stick something with an arrow instead of a needle. Going bow hunting next weekend. Then maybe a trip east after that.

strick

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When you come to the east coast, does it seem strange to have the ocean on your right facing north?


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[/QUOTE]Affer a kid I. California I was movered to massachusetes
So most of myife I was use to the ecean on the east. Then I moved to swflorida and for the longest time I would say down when I meant up onthe west coast here