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bump because you now owe me a trip in the new boat you are going to win. Art

nice report and congratulations on the fish looks like we have a new fishaholic on the rise. Art

Hey Aaron glad to hear from you again. I thought you got eatten by the local bears or something. Congrates on the new kiddlett on the way....but ....ummmm..... how the heck did YOU get pregnant???? Art

I think you are right Rich I have tried 4 different ways to find Joey on the site links and I havent been able to find her. Now that I look at it non of the contestants are from the GWNorth. So Go Joey go we sorry we can't help you any mo. Art

Omyyy that's a really ugly monster on that boat and the way it is holding that fish like a guitar is pretty funny.......If all you are going to do is catch fish that ugly come on up and we can get you in to a few Blue cats. Art

The holes are not that big a deal and the performance you get from the transducer will be better than a portable mount. With the transducer mounted directly to the hull you have a better chance of getting high speed readings and it will not vibrate loose and fall behind the boat ripping the wires out or worse getting into the prop. A transducers signal must stay within a few degrees of plum and square to the boat or the readings are useless. In my aluminum boats I drill the pilot holes thru the transom and then use a marine silicone filling them in and then a self tapping screw with a washer on the head. On fiberglass you should use a bolt that has rubber on both sides to keep water from getting to the hole you drilled and soaking the glass inside. Future repairs to the holes if needed can be as simple as using marine tex and a little paint or just install the aluminum screw back in place and grind it flush. Art

nice update Bernie glad to see you ain't sitting around doing nothin. Next time we build another building down here we might have to send you a plane ticket to come "visit". Art

Congratulations on the nice Channel Cat they are fun to catch and are very good for the table too. Most of the channel Cats that are between 2 and 8 lb are excellent deep fried or broiled with your favorite spices ( Mine is lemonjuice and black pepper with scallions and alittle butter wrapped in tinfoil).As with all fish the longer the fish lives the more of the waters chemicals it absorbs so keep the little eaters and release the big breeders. Art

My brother and I have a boat that is hand bowmount and they make a switch (Big Foot at BPS i think) that you wire inline that mounts on the floor. The switch allows you to lock it on with your foot and turn off also if you get a fish on you can use it as a momentary switch also. The steering part is done with your knees or foot as needed for direction changes. If you want more details on the switch or wiring it up shoot me a PM and go from their. Art

The good news is Noodling is a dying form of fishing because it takes to much beer to get good at it. Just ask "lefty" what happened to this right hands finger. Art

John I am a power pro fan it seems to not have the memory that the Crystal does.I have 30# crystal on my shimano mag reel and it is noisy and stiff even after 10 hours of use. I am going to give it a few more hours before I strip it off if it doesn't quiet down and lose some of its memory. I did just spool up with some 50lb Red powerpro and have found it to be really nice to use and cast. The red is the first color to absorb out of the water column and turn black so in stained water it might be a better choice than the crystal anyways. I guess if it becomes an issue I will put a leader on it of floro or mono as needed. As far as the guides go if you have fuji or ceramic guides it should not be an issue cheaper rods with softer guides are usually the ones that get damaged by the super lines. Art

Now an answer to the real post. I looked at your history of postings and the last ones that I can see are all about asking people for the info on places to fish. People are pretty picky as to what information they like to put on the internet that will promote the places that they find to be good fishing. Most of the time they will be vague with their answer because of this they also will not be specific as far as were in the water body the fish are. What also comes into play is how well the community knows you and what you have given in trade I know that when I need info on a place to fish I won't post it on the forum I would better yet send a PM to the people that I know fish the water and see if they would like to take me fishing or help with some general info to get me started. Most of the Regulars or "Good old boys club members" are people that have put alot of time and effort into this website and treat it more as a family meeting place than a corrupted fishing board that wanders and meanders with pointless drivel. Can you honestly say you know who is in the hospital right now? Do you know any of the names of kids that just graduated? Have you sent a PM to someone who is fighting a fatal illness? I live down here in the USA and I can answer all of these questions while not fishing related I bet I can post that I need a place to stay and a boat to use and a guided fishing trip for free and I will have more places to fish than I can go in a few summers worth of vacation. The reason for this is because I have put so much into the board that people WANT to give me something back. I to this day still haven't seen a rant that has come out with a positive outcome but people keep trying..... I hope you had a good day fishing and post some pictures if you did and tell the board about your adventure. Art

It's not the honest opinions that get you banned it the Bull that is spewed to support it that gets you banned. Art

Thanks for the well wishes and the thoughts it is an important day today being a day that we remember that freedom is a right that needs to be protected. Art

Well the surgery was 2 hours late but it all looks like it went well. Joe is home with his hand in a soft bandage and full of painkillers. He is slurring his speech a little and smiling allot so I think he is still high as a kite. The doc gave him some oxycodone I will wait till he goes to sleep before I start the auction for them bad boys. All in all he should be coherent Friday and post his own report. Art

Actually it usually the differential that kills them. When the car passes over them they jump up to change direction and the rear differential gets em. Art

Well Joe heads in this mornin for the operation with Becky driving so I know it will be done right. I will post after he gets home to tell you if he is still high and giggling like a school girl or just a bump on the log. Good luck Joe. Art

I am sorry to hear about Mary.... I have talked to her on my visits and will miss them in the future. I hope that the passing of her from your life is balanced with the greater place she has gone. I also am glad to have gotten up their to see all of my Canadian brothers and sisters and had a chance to stay with you all again. As always the food and the visiting is one of my favorite parts of coming to Lak Air. Art

while I cant make the trip you are welcome to stop over for a visit/sleeping place Glen and guest if he comes up with you. Art

Happy Canada day to you all. I hope that you all take a brief moment to appreciate your Great Country I am very fortunate to be able to visit it at least once a year. Art

Good to see you and Patsy and the two pups. I am always glad to have dogs around me their it makes home seem alittle closer. Art

It's a shame you havent had a chance to hold the quantum you would not still be looking at the other reel still.... If you want a second opinion of the reel PM Spiel and ask him if he like the two he ordered. Art

Just to clarify that is Daplumma not Aplumma in the loving arms of our fearless leader.....I however want to thank daplumma and Dawg for stopping Tj from molesting me in bed after I went to sleep though... Art

Heres a deal for you from them!!! We do have a special offer for anyone in the forum if you would like to announce it. All Community members are able to get the Quantum PT750, PT760, PT770, and PTS770 reels for just 95.00 USD while supplies last, Also we can sell the quantum tour editions TE760PT for just 115.00 while supplies last. The different numbers represent the ratios, and right now only right handed reels are available. Retail for the Energy PT Reels is 189.99, and the Tour Edition reels is 239.00. Please just have them type : OFNCOMMUNITY in the comments box when placing an order. Thank you. And please let the guys know we can get them all these reels for this amazing offer while supplies last. Also most all orders will ship within 2 days or less on the above mentioned reels. And bulk orders are available as well. All American Outdoors The world's LARGEST selection of fishing reels Here is a generous offer that was made available to OFC members from a Sponser of the board. I ordered Two of them and they really are a great looking reel. Art

I just wanted to update some of the people who were concerned about my health Sunday. On Monday I went to the doctors and found that I had infections in both of my sinus passages from the pine pollen and am now on antibiotics to clear it up. I am feeling fine and working everyday trying to get caught up with all of the plumbing that broke while I was gone. Thanks again for you alls concern and well wishes and for Glen for driving us home even though he had but a nights sleep before he had to drive another 12 hours. I can honestly say that a mans Dawg is truly his best friend. Art