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Welcome, Fishing takes a lifetime to learn and it will also teach you many valuable lessons. Part of it is reading but the big part is to find someone who fishes and see if you can barter a trip with them. I started off hanging out at a local boat ramp and fishing from the dock. Looking at what people have on their rods when they pull in kind of lets you get familiar with different baits and ask them if they had any luck. if someone seems friendly and answers your questions you might ask them if they would like to have you fish with them from their boat. Tell them a little about yourself and offer to bring them a great lunch and chip in for fuel. That is how I met my mentor who gave me 30 years of companionship, wisdom and morality that has served me well. Cheers Art

very cool, enjoy the day. I would say good luck but the lures are going to just fly out of the buckets. Art

Here is a great place to explore different places to vacation up North https://getnorth.com/ Cheers Art

Dave is one of the most passionate people who truly supports fishing. He is on my bucket list of people I want to meet. if you ever make it to the Washington D.C. area I have a standing offer still for a free fishing trip. Art

Looks really good Chris, I would think that a special addition matching Ron Gardener reel would be a winning combination for sure. Art

looks good enough to eat. Art

We have all had our say and it is time for this to be put to bed. Art

The rating standards for this product is NSF P231 NSF P231 certified water filters deliver up to a six-factor purification of cysts, bacteria and viruses, which they remove at the following rates: 99.9999 percent of bacteria 99.99 percent of viruses 99.9 percent of cysts This does not remove chemicals such as petroleum or other types of chemicals that could be in the water. This being said the best filtration is distillation rather than filtration. A reverse osmosis system would be my second choice to produce drinking water. The issue with filtration is it takes the easiest path of resistance and as you use the filter it will develop a path through the carbon and the contact time is minimal. Since the penalty of bad water and the distance from medical help should be weighed in what is the best path for you to consider. Art

We seem to have gone from arguing facts to pressing our opinions. Everyone can have their own opinion. The one you hold works for you so it is the correct answer for you. Others have different life styles and need that are directly opposite of what works for you. So either we respect others views without condoning them or we lock the thread. Art

You can state your opinions as long as it does not include insults or ridicule others opinions. I reset the last few comments with this warning. The next step is to lock the thread. I prefer not to do this because it so far has been interesting. Art

With all of the things going on in the world we have found that we needed another set of hands here at OFC. We have asked a long time friend and active member of the board to help out. Misfish or Brian has stepped up to the plate and has accepted the position of Administrator to help us deal with the management and problem solving issues that pop up occasionally. We want everyone to give a warm welcome to Brian and to know he is here to help with any issues that you might have. OFC

MMMMmmmm ice cold fresh fish. Art

Here you go even more money for catching pikeminnows https://www.pikeminnow.org/ Art

Thank you for resisting the temptation. I would rather not lock this thread. Art

Very nice looking rod Chris. Art

I normally wear a tee shirt and shorts when I am fishing ice out of my Scotch. Does that count? Art

You remind me of when I was a kid I had a creepy crawler maker with the hot plate and the melted plastics that I still have scars from. The joy of pouring them and the steam when you dipped them in water to kind of cool them off. The smells and the end result were what drove me to make another one. Very nice work on the bugs cheers Art

Eye see your point. Cheers Art

Welcome Kashan we are glad you are here. I started fishing when i was 4 years old. I would go fishing with my Dad or Uncles in the Bayous of Louisiana. I remember my Uncle Bennie when asked if the fish I caught was to small to keep and he said " if it has 2 eyes it is big enough." We would often catch Crappie and Bluegills and have a fish fry with the neighbors. Cheers Art

Looks like he has it figured out. Art

I have a simple request for my friends here Please take a moment to thank a Veteran who has served and offer a prayer to those who have given their lives to protect our freedoms. Thank you 2nd class USN Sea Bees Art

If you seal the letters and disc before you hang them you will be able to get a better seal. A marine grade varnish will be the best sealant you can find. This should say UV stabilizer on it to keep sun damage to a minimum. You also should consider making the letters larger and cut them from plywood to keep them from breaking along the grain of the wood. If you have the funds using teak or Acacia wood. Final thought is making it from trex or hockey board synthetics will last longer. Art

Thank you for disabling your ad block. It is this small revenue that keeps enough money in the kitty to afford our site and security upgrades current. Cheers Art

Welcome back Peter, Good to see life is going well for you. Art