kickingfrog

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There once was a man from Nantucket ... oh... someone's already done that? At least my wife thinks I'm funny... She must, because it's not the money. Sorry, I can't help you, but you're bumped.

It's easy to give you advise as I sit here in my living room, but what the heck. It sure seams like this person did not have much/any authority and even if they do, is fishing not allowed (there is a difference between not allowed and illegal). If you're calm, rational and willing to make a stand, wait for the police as stated. The concern with this is that if this bozo doesn't have anything more than a perceived authority he may physically confront you. This is never a good thing. Option one: you beat his confrontational ignorant butt and then have to prove your innocence to the police and possibly the courts (not easy even if you are in the right). Option two: He beats your butt, and no one likes getting thumped. Fishing with a buddy may help. Good luck.

This little snap-shot of your childhood explains sooo much Danbo.

Sorry, here's the glass half empty side. Wonder what he would do if he hadn't been a drug addict and alcoholic? I don't really give a rat's butt about someone who "had it all" and sabotaged him/herself. How about the ones who didn't mess-up in the first place? I do not judge him anymore harshly than anyone else, but he (like ever body else) doesn't get a free pass from me either. Stay clean. Is it really that tough?

They have only three"spiny spikes" , the leading edge of their pectoral fins and the leading dorsal ray of the the dorsal fin. Fish with more (and all have stuck me more): walleye, perch, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, crappie, rock bass, pumpkin seed. Lip 'em, or slide your hand up from the back to the front and the "spines" are great to hold on to, try that with the other fish mentioned. The barbels, "whiskers" are nothing to worry about. Now a leach is a whole 'nother story...er thread. lol

Nice of her to let you hold her fish.

Or get TJ to clean 'em for you.

Thanks, I'll be in touch.

The Curado d model is on sale at most places because the e model is coming soon. Tackletour.com has looked at both the d and e model I think. New models aren't always better because the makers don't want to crowd a price point with 2 of their own models, not that is necessarily the case with the e. 2 cents

I finally thought of another one. When I replace a treble hook with a siwash I always bend the hook point so that it does not line-up with the shaft of the hook.

After reading Fishnsled's post about his live-well problems and Wayne's tip. I thought I'd start a thread for tips... easy I said tips . Simple ones that save: time, money, lives, trips, equipment or what ever. What may seem like common sense to you because of your experience or particular area of expertise may be a jewel of a tip that really helps someone else. The problem I have is I can only think of one right now. But here it is: after I'm done fishing I always back the drag off on all my reels, this is supposed to help drag last longer and not stick, the trick is to make this such a habit that you also always remember to re-set the drag before you make that first cast on your next trip.

Glad to see there are fish in your lake Bill, I guess it was just me.

Keep swinging Jim. Never give up.

Moving water is SO powerful, that boat looked like it was a toy. That guy was almost a candidate for a Darwin award.

Mergansers will "group-up" with other broods.

Almost all reels will usually give you three options for line size and I'm sure 10lb mono is bang on for the 2000 or 2500.

I think the Curado is a solid reel. I just picked-up a 300 and it is meant as a saltwater/ musky reel as you say. I would love to have a 200 as a low profile baitcast reel for bass/walleye. The rod really depends on how you're going to fish (casting/trolling), what type of baits you are going to throw (light, heavy) and also comes down to personal feel. http://www.tackletour.com/ Is a interesting site and may help you a bit more. That's not much help but I'm sure others will chip in soon.

Definitely warmer than my sculpin thoughts.

In many countries (and not just "poor" countries IE Sweden, Finland, Norway) the cell coverage is better/ more reliable than land lines.

Very nice. My first thought was that small fish is/was a sculpin of some sorts, but who knows?

No I haven't because I'm important. People weren't sitting in front of computers "talking" about fishing, hockey, politics and the law either. This isn't about what to use or not use, it is about a lack of real competition and/or choice for the consumers.

Pay phones aren't as prevalent as they used to be, I guess because we all have cell phones.

I don't use text much, my frustration is more to do with the lack of competition and these carriers squeezing more blood from my stones. I do use text messaging sometimes because it is cheaper than some long distance calls, figure that one out. Some people don't have call answer on their cell phones, so texting is the only way to leave them a message.

“It's about building your network so you actually have the capacity to offer all of those services to everybody who wants it,” association spokesman Marc Choma said How about services and features I don't want/need. Anybody try to get a cell phone that is just a phone. I have a camera, don't need a crap one. I have mutiple devices that all play music better than the cell phones. And I have a tv at home whare it belongs. I need a phone, not a toy. Thank you, now off to bed.