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 The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
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04/03/11 11:12 PM
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David Cole
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Link to photobucket...there is a 5 minute, rather lousy video, but you can get the drift of moving up Denton Creek at 11-12mph...kewl.  Went 14.5 miles, up and back on Denton Creek according to the GPS. Top speed was 14.6mph...musta been coming back. Most speeds (at full throttle) were 11+mpg. Idle was 3.4 mph. Still LOTS of gas left in the 3 gallon tank. Stopped at the riffles where the water got inches deep. Shoulda got out and fished it, but didn't want to get wet...Heck...got wet on the trailer retrieval...oh well. http://s538.photobucket.com/albums/ff342/dlcole/Initial%20Voyage/It was a fun trip. Lousy fishing trip, but there will be others... I'll try to be at the 4/16 gathering out on Ray Roberts... Should, anyone, think they might jump on one of these wonderful crafts, let me know. I can give you a referral...Ok, I get $100 but what the heck. It doesn't cost you anything... 
David
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Lake O.H. Ivie Fly Fishing Body of Water Record Holder for Blue Catfish (2.21) and Largemouth Bass (1.62)
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: David Cole]
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04/04/11 12:26 AM
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R E N
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Awesome  Sounds mean...me likey!!! Too bad I gots no J.O.B
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
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04/04/11 12:58 AM
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Shaun Russell
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Pretty sweet.Did you get to paddle with out the motor any?
And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.
Matthew 4:19
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: Shaun Russell]
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04/04/11 02:12 AM
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David Cole
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I did paddle a little...mostly trying to get in position to throw my fly rod. Still figuring out the rigging and how to not get numb butt sitting for long periods... 
David
Trout Unlimited Life Time Member
Lake O.H. Ivie Fly Fishing Body of Water Record Holder for Blue Catfish (2.21) and Largemouth Bass (1.62)
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: David Cole]
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04/04/11 05:37 AM
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Pondbass
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Sweet! I'm going to have to see you out in that thing soon!
Austin Anderson![[Linked Image]](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8614/16378169455_6959c5a915_t.jpg)
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: David Cole]
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04/04/11 07:33 AM
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BankAFish
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I did paddle a little...mostly trying to get in position to throw my fly rod. Still figuring out the rigging and how to not get numb butt sitting for long periods... Side to side movements, cheek clenching, etc. 
Recent Notables: 40lb Flathead, 30lb Carp, 25lb Buffalo.
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: BankAFish]
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04/04/11 12:14 PM
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David Cole
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Actually, the only surprising moment was when a power boat ran by and I hit their wake...I dropped off power immediately because I didn't know what the hull was going to do. Still way early in the learning curve, that's for sure. Otherwise, it was trying to keep my mouth closed because of the bugs I was gathering due to the big s$%t eating grin on my face... 
David
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Lake O.H. Ivie Fly Fishing Body of Water Record Holder for Blue Catfish (2.21) and Largemouth Bass (1.62)
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: chrisc/striper express guide service]
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04/04/11 08:44 PM
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FISHYSMELL aka bhunter
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Ive seen those things on the internet, where did you pick that up at?
Favorite Quote "Badges??? We don't need no stinking badges!!!"
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: FISHYSMELL aka bhunter]
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04/04/11 09:06 PM
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David Cole
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Mokai is only factory direct. They ship motor freight directly to you. When I ordered the lady told me Cabela's had approached them to sell through the catalogue, but they declined because of their direct business model. I ordered on Monday, they shipped on the following Friday and the craft was delivered on Monday...only a week delay from order to delivery and it shipped from Newburg, New York to Texas over the weekend. Lead times vary depending upon how back logged they are. The engine can be worked on at Foreman's, on Grapevine Road, in Colleyville/Hurst. It was fun, but definitely different and I'm still learning about it. I was able to squeeze through spots where the power boats were dragging bottom or ducking to avoid tree limbs... 
David
Trout Unlimited Life Time Member
Lake O.H. Ivie Fly Fishing Body of Water Record Holder for Blue Catfish (2.21) and Largemouth Bass (1.62)
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: David Cole]
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04/04/11 09:51 PM
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Carver
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Good report. Hope to see you soon.
Phill
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: Carver]
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04/04/11 11:17 PM
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Urban Fisher
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That is just flipping cool!!!
Jane says I've never been in love - no
She don't know what it is
She only knows if someone wants her
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: Urban Fisher]
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04/05/11 02:46 AM
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Streater
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That's EXACTLY what I've been looking for!
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: Streater]
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04/05/11 01:24 PM
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Daveg99
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I was the guy in the orange redfish 12 with my buddy in his tarpon 16. It was cool seeing one of those in person. Nice to meet you too. 
Last edited by Daveg99; 04/05/11 01:40 PM.
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Re: The Initial Voyage of the Chiquita Mokai on Denton Creek
[Re: David Cole]
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04/05/11 02:54 PM
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R E N
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If you don't mind me asking, what was the total out of pocket amount? Just asking so I can start saving up.
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