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Why would you want to call the mighty walleye such a lousy name as "pickerel". I even asked my dog this question and he agrees with me on this point. Art

Lets see 14 hours will put at Nipissing...for A muskie and a fine dinner with Roy or Invite Marc to come on down to D.C. area and we can go fishing for the Big Blue Catfish that is on average 20 to 40 Lbs with a good chance of 10 to 20 fish per outing. Then I will pry your off the boat and send you back to those boring muskie. You really are on my bucket list Marc and we will fish someday together. Art

60 million is the correct #. Art

brookE What a great name for a dog Art

Thanks for the video now teach me how to catch my first Musky.... Art

thats ok Roy you just came up a little short. Great job to everyone on the board. Art

Using fiberglass matte and resin will seal the edges on marine plywood. Then coat with resin on the sides. You can also price out the wood as 2 3/4 pieces and resin them together make sure they are straight and bonded so you can slip them back into the sheet metal. The reason to take so much care in sealing it is because any breaches in the metal skin will allow fresh water in to the woods area. fiberglass/wood building marine Art

Another successful helping hand here. Art

You are so right. The issues of the fish as you see in a river is that the carp will concentrate in an area that at times have been measured as high as 90% of the live load. The use of chemicals and any other measures attempted to stop/eradicate any species has failed in the past on animals that have a high reproductive rate. The Snakehead comes to mind and the gobies are 2 marine animals that have prospered in waters no matter how much pressure mankind puts on them. Art

A rising river is usually a very good bite for Catfish. Find the areas were the water is slowed by rip rap or logs in the river and you will find them balled up out of the current waiting for food to wash by. Art

Ummm Rich can we vote on this? lets take a poll Everyone who wants the dogs type 1. Everyone who wants Rich type 2. Just kidding we are going to miss them though. Art

The Carp issue is one that is not black and white and no matter what is done as Terry said their is a no win situation until the finger pointing is done and over with. This thread usually gets into a they said we did finger pointing issue. I have hopes that this time it will go forth with an educated base and become a platform for a discussion for an answer. Art

Before you go further with your statements please read this PDF it will keep you from looking foolish and more like someone who has a grasp on the subject. Art

We have cancelled all of our ice alerts here too. Art

Welcome back Julie glad to see you here and look forward to your posts again. Art

Very nice fish thanks for the time it took to make this report. As far as cleaning them you will find that they can be filleted and then tossed into a little vinegar and milk for a few hours and they are good to go. All of the soaking is not needed they do not have a mud line it is actually the main artery of the fish and it is edible, just a little strong to some peoples taste. I harvest many catfish a year and the 3 to 5 lbers are by far the best ones to cook. The fish at that size are less than 2 years old and they have not absorbed the amount of toxins that the larger ones have. You can fry them in chunks or broil them the flesh is very firm and light tasting. Remember that the catfish is a predator and given it's choice they have the same diet that Crappie and Perch do so the flavor is really close to being the same. Art

If the ignition module is bad and they have confirmed it you should be able to change it yourself it is bolted in place and plugged in if I am not mistaken. Art

Send a P.M. to Bernie he might see it before he reads the posts. He seems to have a lot of info on outboards at his finger tips. Art

I actually though the panel was hung wrong if it was over the boat you would be in the shade as you sipped you favorite pink drink with an little umbrella. Art

they show up at the marina on sailboat dingies mostly down here. Art

I wont be your mudder but I can be your father if it helps. Art

The time on a boat is counted as the time on the water and how it is stored. Since the motor was damaged It tells me either a lack of maintenance or to much time on the water. Their are good 20 year old boats out their but they need to be researched and examined by a professional before you plunk down your money. Art

if you really want the night terrors just take the old patches and soak them in warm water and drink.... :sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm: Art

Off the beach bring sabrinki rigs they are for catching baitfish. Use a 1/2 oz sinker and cast the 5 hook rig out as far as you can. You will catch mainly sardines with a few small mackeral to boot. While they average less than a pound it is action all day. A few casting spoons 3/8 are a good bet also. Non of my crankbaits or spinners worked. Going for a charter the best bet is to go down to the beach and talk to people as they return from a trip. The ones hosted from the hotel are usually more expensive and are the same people you will meet on the beach. Art

this weekend we went out Sat and Sun for crappie big fish was 15 inches the rest (30) were over 12. Man did we find a golden pond to fish. Art