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I have the new Classic card and it was 99.99 and it has port information and dynamic tide info with alot of the obstructions listed. I don't see why they would sell off the newest edition at a discount unless they are ramping up to release an even newer edition of the gold series. You might want to check the version of the maps before you buy or realize you are getting the previous version which is not bad either. art

well I am a plumber and you would not believe how many times I have found pipes stuffed up with wires. I just yank em out and keep on going. Art

Give Whopper a cigar he has the correct answer. Art

get a console life is to short to not have a cigar in one hand and a beer in the other and steering with your knee. Actually get the boat you will be happy with it sucks to be driving a beautiful boat and wishing for something else. Just ask Roy and Spiel they both have their brave faces on saying how they like their tillers. Art

Sure fishin is sexy every time I take the wimmins out and leave them on an island for a night or two they just beg to get back in my boat. Now if I can only remember which island I left Ginger and Mary ann on.... Gilligan

Sorry most of the rods have names like Bass rod or Catfish rod I would have trouble keeping track of all of the names if I did anything else. Well actually I have one rod with a name it is ART and is being built by Chris for delivery at Lak Air I can hardly wait. Art

I am not so impressed I have seen a chicken that can play the piano so why not a redneck who can type??? Thanks for all of the great posts Glen and getting alot of people thru the winter with your softwater reports. Art

One of the ways you get a deer to stop running and pause is to whistle at them. It might have the same effect when they are crossing the road. The best advise is to brake as much as you can and still be under control and steer for the rearend of the deer. Dusk to dawn are also high traffic times for deer movement. Art

When a snappin turtle goes into the hole he goes in face first. When you noodle into a hole if you touch shell or feet you don't double check that hole because he will turn around and be facing out by then. Ask "lefty" or "4 finger Fred" about that. Juggin for Cats is still one of my favorite ways to fish for a catfish fry. We run usually 4 orange jugs across the flats with chicken livers on them. We float them in front of the boat and use the trolling motor to keep the boat back but in the area till we get a strike and then chase it down. Using small jugs in deep water is a no no because if the fish can get back to a snag and get tangled and die you have done a disservice to a fine sporting fish. Art

While catfish may feed from the bottom most of the food is minnows and crawfish and insects. One they get to be about 7-10 lbs they are full blow predators and eat baitfish just like the muskie, pike,and bass. Fishing for them with chicken parts or soap works because it is bloody or full of oils/fats that they can track too with the whiskers. What stinks to us in the air might be perfume to them under water. Art

Been their and done that..... I am telling you bud the world of catfishin is the greatist. Wait till you see what juggin for cats is all about that alot of fun and a good way to scout for good fishin grounds. I wont ruin it by going into detail just google it you will like it. Art

What a pain that would be to clean all of the soap and stuff off of after being rolled up wet and taken home..... I am sure it would be much easier if you showered and we all promised not to look. Art

good then take TJSA with you the next time and see if he can catch a 41 for team 8. You have my condolances for not making it past 4 and up to team 8... J/k good luck and catch some fish. Art

Dont listen to the song it will get stuck in your head and then you will start looking for its meaning........ Art

How can you throw mud at one of the best eating fish in the world? It's kind of funny see I do not eat the bullhead cats and will even move to a new spot if they find my bait. Now hook up to a 3-5 lb channel catfish and I will consider it a treasure for the table. Around5-10 lb they are not as tasty so back into the water for them. After 10 lbs well they got my respect for the fight they have just given me so they get to go back and spread their supior genes. As far as cleaning them I am not near as good as Joe is but he fillet them and then runs the knife between the skin and the flesh the same way you do a fish with scales. The meat on the ribcage is so thin that it is not worth messing with if you decide to debone that part of the fish. Don't forget to fry up a batch of hush puppies to go with them catfish they are part of a good summer fishfry with the crickets chirping and a cold beer flowin........ Art

really you caught fish.... come on fess up you went to the grocery store again right??? ( I am not sure I should be jerkin your chain since I havent wet a line yet this year) Art

Well...... how did your day go? Did you remember to bring the new boss a shinny red apple? Were your shoes shined and your hair slicked back? first impressions are ever lasting. Art

To me the best tow vehicle is the one were you don't relize that you are towing anything. I once towed a 20 foot fiberglass boat with a 90 hp on it with a CJ5 with a big V8. I also once almost killed myself when I had to slam on the brakes and the jeep was pushed sideways by the boat thank goodness for road shoulders or I would be dead. The good news is my lesson was learned without any penalty. I now tow a 2,500 boat with a 9,900 rated truck and it feels good not to worry if I can get out of a dangerous situation. Art

Darn I was just about to hire you too..... Congradulations on the job and thanks HH for helping my bud out. Art

How did the rocks in your head get into your kidney???? My doctor said that laughter makes the stones pass quicker..... he did not tell me how to laugh when you got that much pain. He did get me some demeral that really made me giddy though. Once the stone is in the bladder the pain stops and the uriter is much bigger so the passing is easier. My doc made me strain my urine so they could biopsy it the dam thing looked like a sea urchin..... I will stop here for you faint of hearts. I am glad it was nothing to do with your other recovery bud so get well soon. Art