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I fish color by what the conditions dictate. I fish the bottom with a color that is 5 shades different from the bottom color due to composition and depth. I fish upper level and top water a few shades lighter or darker than the backround, be it the overcast shy or a tree line of green. This takes into account that evolution has made the back of fish to blend down and the belly to blend up. With the shade difference it gives the fish something to key in on as different than normal in their environment. To add what I really think helps trigger a bite it is the cadence of the unpredictable movement or the wounded fish tactic. Art

4.3.2. back to the discussion keep it impersonal Thanks Art

I recently picked up two fenwicks because of a rod that Spiel built me on an old blank. They are 9 and 10ft long and have great action for 3-20lb catfish. I was pleased with the quality and the materials they used and would buy more if I need some more kids and guest rods. My Spiel collection I still have a problem sharing. lol Art

Third vote for the Ford I am running an 2012 F150 eco boost and the new eco boost transit. I have owned dodge and it was sold quickly due to rear end issues and transmission damage from a torque converter. Art.

Lets not poke each other, debate the facts and if this turn personal I will lock it. Thanks art

You can purchase all spirits down here in any convenient or grocery store. You have to go to a government ABC store to get hard liquor. This has allowed alot of the small micro breweries/ wineries to flourish and get there products on the shelves. This has allowed for a greater selection but I am not convinced that it has caused the cost to be less. Hopefully it works up North as well as it does down here. Art

The code here in the US is you can feed 2 fixtures with 1/2 pipe and over 3 is 3/4 pipe. The lack of pressure is an indication of a restriction this cold be at the fixture or at the heater. The pipes rarely have an issue unless something illegal was done behind the wall. Remove the hot water stem from the faucet and the seat if it has one and turn back on the hot water to check the flow. It could be as simple as the screw has backed out of the stem and gotten stuck in the seat. The heater in some brands have a check ball in the hotwater outlet side and it can cause the same issue. It is tough to diagnose from here. Ahhhh pex it is used not because it is better but is cheaper. Pex uses compression bands to put either plastic or a copper fitting on to a plastic pipe. A frozen Pex pipe will expand and while it most of the time will not rupture it will still weaken the walls. Now a frozen joint will expand the ring and can leak or blow off when ever it wants. All pipes have flaws but in my experience copper is king. Art

Snapping turtles are excellent to eat. They can be carried by the tail with no issues. You do have to remember to hold them out from your side because they can get you in the leg. Art

The rhythm of life flows up and down.Take 5 minutes and look for the blessings you have around you. They will take the edge off of the bad times you have now. Art

The best advise is to remember it takes two to argue and since it is their house go with the flow. The time frame is not that long you should be able to weather it fine. Send a note to all of the customers and give them a firm timeline and explain what is going on the good ones will understand the others you do not need. Just remind your son that it he can't help you when you need it then you might not be able to help him in the future. Like rides to the store, the xbox game he has to have etc, Alcohol rarely makes things better use it to relax and not to escape it is a slippery slop that allow words to be spoken that can not be taken back. Best wishes Art

Buy a tag along and make paul ride in your roost. Art

While I know NOTHING about snowshoes here is a link to T.J.s store. I have seen the quality of them and all of his family uses them up in Sudbury. http://www.totalsnowshoes.com/ Art

The Marrinette boat was built in Holland Michigan until 1996 when the company was forced to close due to the price of building materials. The whole boat is built out of plate aluminum all hand welded from the skin to the sub structure. The flooring and interior was the crafted from more common materials with teak wood used for the accent pieces and paneling. The craft is a twin screw with (2) 318 Chrysler (240 HP each) engines and the transmissions are velvet drive. The back of the boats is set up for fishing and the front is available for sunbathing with the lower deck reserved for cat napping out of the sun. Being all structurally built the front deck as well as both of the roof sections will support a person with ease and most of the time cannonballs from the top deck are the name of the game. Of all of the boats I have built or owned this one just needed the electronics updated the wood resurfaced the fluids changed and a few other repairs to make it one of the most perfect fitting boats for me on big water. Art

I built this back in the early 2000 it is for river fishing with a jet drive motor. This is my 28ft all aluminum 1985 MARINETTE it was a great lakes boat . A 1989 rebuilt ranger is my traveling bassboat for when the river is not the best place to run. Sorry no picture A 10ft pontoon pond crawler pelican rounds out my boats. Between all of these boats the fish from farm ponds to the ocean are not safe. Art

Sorry Rick for the loss. I have had the pleasure of many four legged companions and as each one passed on the memories they leave reassure me that it was the path that we both were meant to travel. Future adventures and companionship await you when your head and your heart are ready till then celebrate the memories you have. Art

Good memories for sure. I fished in a farm pond with a mepps spinner and a few flies that I had a heck of a time throwing out on my zebco rod and reel. The bluegills were always hungry and either my hands were smaller or they were really big fish. A can of bread dough and a pencil thin bobber was the ticket if the bite was slow. Art

I have had my taste of government drive health care in the military. I was not happy then because time in rate trumps knowledge (doctors) and you have no choice as to who you get to see. However it was "free" NOT you paid for it with your contract you signed to protect the country as well as a reduced income. Needless to say I will continue to fight government interference in our medical system even if I have to pay 100% more to have my choice of doctors. Don't get me wrong the horror stories you hear from both sides of the boarder are true we have issues as well but I have the option to fire one doctor and locate a better one if they do not live up to my expectations. Art

While not a lure I had a buddy in the boat hook one of my rod and reels and sent it down into the depths. $ 450.00 down the drain and the hardest part was convincing him it was just an old rod and reel that I didn't like anyways. Poor guy felt bad for a year but on his fixed income I didn't want him to worry about it. Art

I am sorry to hear this Cliff you and Sue deserve better. I am on the flip side very happy to see how well Diane has been doing and the care that is possible. Art

Well said I was given this advise when I was 21 and now at the age of 50 I am financially secure with no debt and will be ready to retire before I am to old to enjoy it. The road that some take by going to college was not a path I wanted at the age of 18. I went into the Seabees a branch of the Navy and came out a plumber. Between working hard and a few classes to further my education I escaped the debt that college places on our youth. A driving ambition got me to the point of starting my own company 20 years ago and it has become a secure world for me. A final thought is "The difference between being in debt versus not is when you spend the money." Art

I knew I was a big man to you lew but I am not sure I can live up to a screen that size. Art

Welcome to the board since I limit my fishing up North to the west arm of nipissing I can't help since it is not shore fishing friendly but once you put some time in there it has a great fishery. Art

Why that is the lure of choice down in Louisiana. Since we are up North a little my choice is the wacky rigged senco with a jighead. Art

Actually we all are winners as long as that ad is on the banner we get to stay on the internet another day. We have over the years kept our banners and ads to a minimum to pay the bills however if you know of a quality person who wants to place an ad with us feel free to have him contact ROY for a great price. ( the one millionth person also) Art

Back to being civil please. Art