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Like the OP, I am eager to get out and appreciate all the great info and insights from this community. Over the off-season, I picked up free downriggers from wormdunker. Thanks again. My machinist neighbour fabricated custom aluminum mounts and install begins soon. I just picked up new cannonballs and clips yesterday. It's almost time to fish!

Very cool. Framing up and treasuring these items and the memories will likely have a lasting impact. Sorry for the family's loss.

I think I'll be playing it safe and cutting the grass tomorrow.

Class of '96 and in the same boat. I don't dare even chance having a puff.

18 years and counting and still have cravings from time to time. Keep at it!

Make the most of the opportunity buddy and keep smiling. Sometimes things just seem to work out and memories are created.

I need to plan my (self invited) trip to meet you in person....

I'd say you have things figured out quite well.

I am jealous and happy for you.

I love my 16' with 30 yammy wasted space vessel. Each their own I suppose. Keep looking and you'll find your new-to-you boat.

Enjoy Chris! I am jealous.

Steamed or boiled (drained) with a pat of butter, salt/pepper and splash or two of vinegar. Oh yeah... with boiled taters and fresh Atlantic Salmon helps (else rainbow or speckled trout). That's how I was raised in New Brunswick.

Congrats. Nice set-up.

Nice. French's Mustard really saves the day and can be the difference maker on your Johnsonville brat while out for the day fishing. Pick up a bottle at your favorite retailer. In stores now at Walmart and Superstores.

I agree. I watch some of the shows more for the fish porn. Sometimes I learn and/or choose whether to drink the advert kool-aid. Other times, I just see fish boated/frabill'd. So should I wish the host bad luck just because he sells his soul to a?sponsor but yet enjoys what he does for a living? Naw. I am actually happy for Charlie and not critical of him.

I prefer feet.

...and then there are others who are not in a comipission or urination celebration. "I caught a decent fish. It made me happy. I decided to release/eat it. It brought me great joy and I believe I will try again."

Now you're talking. Add in a wonderful east coast BEvERage like Moosehead's Alpine Lager and you just made a meal any NBer would be happy to consume.

That's the best time to have them. And with an order of over easy eggs and toast. Delicious.

A lot of happy 88 fans tonight. I am happy for Dale Jr. It's been a while since he won a plate race.

Welcome to the forum. It's nice to see another London area fisherman.

Wow. 4 weeks for a replacement is long. I didn't have the same experience though I had a card through one of the big banks and am an employee (back office IT). I dont believe the employee aspect made a difference. BTW, not advocating or selling here....