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Yup surely is a lucky skunk if he doesn't build a nest under the deck while you are gone your "lucky". See yaa Sunday Lew Art

Something that might help you here is ask for techniques or strategies most people will not share spots on the internet nor with someone that they have not met. This means you need to give us an idea as to what fish you want to catch and what resources you have available. A general tip for the area is fish the bay mouths and the inlets where the weed lines are still green. Hope this helps jump start this thread. Art

What that lake needs is some "allyall".... It needs to be all of you all working together to get an answer. From an American point of view it does not matter why the fishing declines it is can you offer a product we will spend our now less valuable dollar to go fishing. With everyone trying for the same goal and the finger pointing stopped the lake has a good chance of returning to it's glory. Art

Happy Birthday Maureen hope you have a fun day. Art

I have not had a chance to follow Mr. Gillespie on your word I am sure he is also in the league as the others at the table. I hope to some day visit you at the "right time" and join the table of 5 there. I do confess I don't fish for muskies much except when Lew is nice enough to allow me in the boat while visiting Canada. I feel anyone who dedicates there life to furthering any resource both as an occupation and then to educate others is on the right road to keeping the resources alive and healthy. Art

Once again Marc you prove that you have not only a great demeanor and a friendly smile but a lifetime of knowledge. While most of us fish for muskies as a form of recreation, which has no penalty for not catching a fish. When it is your living you have proven that with knowledge and dedication you can put a fish of the lifetime in someones memory without hurting the reason you can make a living in a manner you have chosen. I have followed Pete Mania as well and when the two of you get into a room together I envy anyone else who is in the room to listen to the knowledge that is present. Art

If you can get your lure out of there mouths and still have 5 fingers it is a bowfin. Art

Marc is still on my bucket list I love that man and I havent ever gotten to shake his hand. Art

Thanks to all of the sponsors and all of the people who participated. Art

Way to go Dirt glad you and Dad got out fishing. Art

The Snakehead is an invasive species here so the rule is catch and kill do not return to the water. I found they are a very light colored firm fleshed fish that tastes very good. They are meat eaters and have the taste of Catfish for the most part. The fillet is very meaty and can be baked, fried or fixed in almost any manner of any fish that is not oily. Once you put them on someones plate and don't tell them it is snakehead they all decide that they will eat it in the future as long as they aren't told what it is before hand.lol. Art

Went down to the Potomac river today with Earl. We ran across the river through a wet mess of rain and waves to get to a backbay area that we had fished before. First up we ran back into a weeded area that had potential for a few good bites. We started with a rubber mouse on one pole and a spinner on another. The spinner was the first to get blown up but it was a swing and a miss for Earl. We then worked down the weedbed and picked up a few bass nothing big but fun to catch. We continued and the mouse was the next lure to get mauled. About 4 lbs. We fished on with 2 more blow ups but no hooks where sunk. The weather got worse so we packed it in and headed back to the launch. A good day was had by all and the Snakehead is being prepared for dinner tonight. Art

Figured it was however it holds true for all of us antique 2 stroke users. Art

If it occurs and you have the time. Remove the covers and expose the carb. opening and place your finger over the edge of the opening of the carbs. while it is running. This will richen the carb. and when you hit the carb starving instead of the rpm dropping they will pick up. Next run the motor 2500-3000 rpms and cover that carb with your hand to make it draw all fuel for 1 second that will make the carb. suck fuel under vacuum rapidly thru the ports and passages. This is sometime enough to free up a piece of crud in a jet. This does not replace a rebuild that is needed but it will help you from burning out a two stroke piston from a lack of lubricant. Art

Happy Birthday Roy I hope all the best and then some. Art

Be careful doing this in a neighborhood if you treat to large of an area the neighbors will call the police from all of the screaming noise the worms make from the soap burns.... Art

Happy Birthday G man I hope you have just as good a birthday as your fishing season has gone so far. Art

I use a pair of julbo RACE with the octopus lens. link to glasses They shed water,breath well, adjust tint to light and are fully shielded from the sun. The difference between a cheap pair of glasses is the standard of the lenses. Any imperfections of the lens and thickness differences will cause your eyes to constantly compensate for this flaw and can cause eye strain. They are also impact resistant to keep a hook from getting to your eyes. I broke the nose clip on mine and called the company I shipped them back and they said the lens coating after 5 years was no longer shedding water correctly so they shipped me a new pair. I paid $130 US 5 years ago and the price seems to be in line still being 5 years later. Art

A tiller is where you sit in the back of the boat and hold on to a handle called a "tiller". A console has a seat 1/3 of the way up the boat with a steering wheel and cables that turn the motor and controls the throttle and shifting from forward and reverse. The tiller allows you more connected room in the boat and an easier ride in rough water. It also limits what you see till you are on plane. A console has a windshield in most cases and while the ride is slightly rougher in bad water it allows you better visibility as you are getting on plane. Art

I echo Roy on his input so far people are giving you their opinion on a boat for them not one for you. I fish anywhere from a farm pond in a plastic pontoon to a 28ft for fishing the big river and the ocean. Give us a list of what waters you fish and the type of fish you are pursuing. Art

Never owned a tiller but I never missed not having one either. Console all the way. Art

I guess we can do it either way after all we are just going to grind them up and make muskie burgers anyway. Art

I forgot... what size gaff should I bring to land the muskies Lew? Art

O.K. it is official Joe and I will be up there 5th to the 10th of Aug. Mr Lew I do believe if you have time you owe me a muskie. I seem to have drawn a blank the last time you were generous enough to take me out. Art

Canada actually provides a large amount of Moen repair parts that we use in my trade it has not even crossed my mind that things from Canada are imported. I guess I consider the Great White North our neighbors and friends. Art