TennesseeGuy

"garry2rs, on 02 January 2011 - 04:27 AM, said: "If you tell a lie that's big enough, and you tell it often enough, people will believe you are telling the truth, even when what you are saying is total crap." [/b][/i] In fishing terms I think that's sort of like the benefits of fluorocarbon..." "Solopaddler: So far you are the only person I know of who's even hinted at that. That's exactly how I feel about fluorocarbon and I've had many a heated discussion about it with friends." What are your thoughts on using fluorocarbon leaders? I use them, however mine stayed dry all but 9 days this past fishing season. My sample is short. TG

Walmart would handle that type of transaction in about 12 minutes at about 1/3 the cost.

I carry my concealed handgun carry permit right next to my outdoors card. How 'bout that? Bill, better have your valid license. Mr. Maw can sniff out a fisherman without license. From 100 yards away. Upwind.

I'd like a pocket holster for my S&W 642 that's made entirely from Ingrid Newkirk's hide.

A couple of times every year I tell the mother of a deadbeat son that she needs to outlive her son because there is no way he can survive without her. A few posts on this thread are proving my point.

Probably Venus. No visible stars in Tennessee this morning.

Sanitary napkins aren't the best thing in the world, but they are the next thing to it.

Nice start Jason. It's part of your payback for all the corn you've donated.

Chief, we'll do it for sure. Whopper and I will meet you at a game and maybe hit the park early for lunch in the Machine Room Grille. I usually miss the opener, but take in the next 3 or 4 games, then come back in early May before walleye season opens up yonder. After that I make it when I can. I'm mystyfied that more from Joey's home area don't show interest in his career. MVP is no small achievement.

He's a neighbor to a few of you. Earned 31 of 32 first place votes.

You are the most honest Canadian I've run across. You actually admitted that you were cold. I enjoyed your report, but probably won't be heading up that way until the sun starts warming up a bit.

Just picked up mine at our local Lowes store for $39.97. First I had to convince the employee that they carried Knipex brand. They weren't in the boltcutter section, but we found them in the electic department. I got the last one and it was half hidden. The guy mentioned that another shopper had been looking for the same thing, for the same use. He didn't get it and I did. Previously I've carried a cheaper boltcutter from Tractor Supply. It did the job, but rusted badly. My pliers, boltcutter and jaw spreader stay beside me on the boat seat for the whole trip, whether 1 week, 2 weeks or 3 weeks. Lots of chance to rust.

COLOR IS IMPORTANT WHEN CHOOSING A SONAR. Canadave, do you want it to match your black rod or would it better to match the red one?

Dave, received your PM and replied to your new email address. Sent you a photo of my girl, wearing a red collar and holding a rabbit in her mouth.

Dave, that's unpleasant news about Sam. He was a good one. I've never known a bad lab. We had to do the same with my Beatrice a couple of years ago. She made it up yonder with me for a whole bunch of trips and loved flying on a Beaver. Best to you with cancer treatment. Make cancer sorry it ever met you. We did some Flanders Field posts last week and, of course, I thought of you. take care, TG

Hospitals are good. Being home is great. Fight hard Jack.

Is Sam still around?

Marc, you do your job well. Thanks for sharing with us.

Thanks to Dad.

Sorry Wayne, that's one heavy load that's been dumped on your family. We'll be with you in the fight.

It was Fisher 12 asking the questions - not me. Whoops. Seems I'm the one who needs help.

NWO, I'd like to know what water you're fishing so we could better answer your questions.

Wayne, thanks for taking us on some nice rides. I especially appreciate your post since I'm sitting out October this year. Hope you don't have to buy too many cases of beer. That's an awfully pretty airplane. Don't want it to have scars.

After a few close calls, my two sons married at ages 42 & 39. My older son got married on his farm on May 1, 2004, I headed to my favorite fishing hole for the walleye opener and returned for younger son's marriage at the top of Starr Mountain, near Chattanooga on May 29, 2004. We had about a 50 minute hike up the trail to reach the wedding site. They started coming up with grandchildren in the summer of 2006 and now my younger son has three girls, 17 days old, 22 months old and 4 years, 3 months old. My older son has a daughter 4 years and one month old, plus an adopted son who is 23 months old. I brought them up thinking kids and dads were supposed to do stuff outdoors and here's what's going on in their lives. My older son and his wife picked up their 4 year old daughter from pre-school this afternoon and the four of them, including their son, are canoe camping in primitive campgrounds on Dale Hollow Lake. They plan to move to a new site on an island every day. They'll be eating lots of fish. They've done several overnighters, but this is the first 7 day trip. My younger son has been working out of town much of the week. He's working at home today. His wife, after delivering their newest daughter 17 days ago, took all three girls out rock climbing with two of her friends today. Yesterday they were at Gee Creek campground and hiked a portion of the trail leading up to their wedding site. Mom and her three daughters made it home last night around 10:00. Mom's sister will be watching the three girls tomorrow while my son and his wife go mountain biking for a few hours. Four year old daughter wants to go sea kayaking on the lower Ocoee/Parksville Lake Sunday. Yep, it pays to do exciting stuff with youngsters. In 1969 I received a job promotion that included a free membership in a Country Club. I turned it down and invested in a Chris Craft Inboard for water skiing and a 14' V hull for fishing. Being an active member in a Country Club didn't seem right for our family. I made the right decision. They were presented a lot of challenges right from the start and they came through. My daughter, who water skied at age 5, is also into biking, hiking, canoeing and camping. It's been a great run with a good future.

Does anyone else think Gene Cranick should have observed the burn ban that was in force and not have started the fire that destroyed his shed and mobile home? Or at least tend to the illegal fire instead of leaving the scene and going inside for a shower while the blaze was ripping and roaring beside the shed?