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If you need to ask how much, you can't afford it

Well said Terry, Gary was indeed a great guy who added alot to this board.

You haven't tried trolling Plows or Frankie baits yet I assume ??

I'd go with the 80, there's no such thing as too much power.

Sounds bad up there Dan, hope things improve quickly for everybody.

Very nice rig !!

When I'm out on the water I'll take the peace & quietness of my electric any day, thank ya very much

A great learning experience for you Mike and sounds like you really enjoyed it too. JP's a good guy and used to post here alot but I haven't seen him around in a long time.

Don't be afraid of large reels guys, they really aren't a problem. I use a 7000 Abu for large jerkbaits and Double 10"s and I can cast that thing all day long and I don't have big hands.

I'm still wondering why anybody is concerned about how many replies their post gets. Put up a post and if it gets a bunch of replies that's good, but if it doesn't get a bunch, well then so be it and move on.

Sounds good RG

I'll always recommend the TE for casting, it's a fantastic reel. For trolling reels though, I prefer Tekotas

Make it August RG and we can finally fish together. We're back up again August 4-18

Nice work Simon, it's always a good day when we can help somebody out of a jam.

Don't feel bad Billy, I can't figure that multi-quote thingy either. I think we're too old for these fancy new gizmo's

Congrats to your son Billy, it's always good when the kids make us proud.

About 15 years ago I was lipping a bass and as I grabbed him, he jumped and buried the hook in my finger. Luckily when I lifted him into the boat he came off so at least that was one thing I didn't have to worry about. I tried to remove it but it was buried too deep so I just cut the shank and headed back to shore then into the local clinic in Lakefield. As I walked in I was met by a doctor who looked at my finger and took me into his office to extract it. He said it was my lucky day as this was his 1st day in his new practice and I was his 1st ever patient. He said seeing as it was only a bass hook he'd just yank it out and I wouldn't need any freezing. I told him if he ever expected to meet the 2nd patient of his career he'd better freeze my finger and freeze it good We both had a good laff and he froze it and removed it. Always amazed me how something so small could hurt so much

That'd be great Paul, we'll be in the cabin right at the end of the boat ramp.

There's a Yamaha dealer on Woodbine Ave, just north of LeBarons, a couple blocks above #7

Not this weekend Paul, but the Mrs. and I are heading up June 16-23

It's been my experience over many years that one of the best times for a musky is in the 1st few minutes after the sun breaks over the horizon and that sudden burst of bright light hits the water. It's just like a trigger for the fish, but obviously you have to be on a prime spot when it happens. Same principle as when the sun dips below the horizon in the evening and those 1st few minutes with the sudden change.

I just spoke with Shimano customer service and the fella I was talking to said he's heard nothing about the TE being discontinued. He said though, even if it was, parts would still be available for at least 5 years.

OK Dax, maybe see you if I get that far west.

You still driving the white LUND Dax ??