I used to keep a list on my wall - had each reel on the list & beside each, read what kind of line, how much of it was on the spool, & the date it was spooled - pretty simple
I own Walker Kingfisher manuals right now - when the time & money come along, I'll be getting Big Jon captains packs - have used them on a few boats & really like'em. Adjustable holders, tilt boom for ball retrival, ball holder, ect....
sure do - the Kawarthas are a bass factory, no problem keeping a few each season when guests want a fresh fry
i too prefer smallies over largies though
through OFAH memeber ship I get OOD
also to support my little cousins school fundraiser, ive given North American Fishing Club a shot... wont be renewing - I will be soon subscribing to Great Lakes Angler Magazine instead
i'll buy other interesting issues of Esox ANgeler, Outdoor Canada, ect... too time to time
I recently was given a coupla dozen 88-93 issues of Ontario Fisherman & OOD - pretty neat to read them old gems
I would like to have a mount or two done sometime down the road....
it wouldnt be for ego-boosting sake... and it wouldnt neccessarily have to be a record or a PB< but I think a fish or two (skin or replica) would like nice in the basement... still waiting for the "right" fish, not sure what it will be, but when i get it i'll know
as of now I am thinking a nice brown trout & a beatifully barred smallie, but we'll see
love it when an event like this is in my backyard - went in '05 & enjoyed myself
unfortunately I have family commitments out of town this weekend - have fun everyone, its definetly worth attending
you made THE right decision there Wayne, no doubt
for those who's gunnels allow, that by far is the best way to go - very clean & very versatile for sure
I agree - but i dont mind the shootout , but make it 10 minutes of OT first of 4 on 4, most games should be able to end by then.... then have a shoot out if still tied, but eliminate the single point winner gets 2, loser NOTHING
Lew - I like to make a suggestion
Using a Dispey is not a bad idea but I think a much better solution would be an inline planer board.
Much simpler to use ( I know you have used them a time or two on others boats before)
Will get your crank bait of choice away from the boat ( I assume thats why you want a dipsey)
And I think the best board for you would be a small one called a Tru-Trac - not saying the Church or Offshore is a bad choice, but the Tru-Trac is a little bit smaller and can be used on either side of the boat & wont add too much to the "fight of the walleye".
That 10 mono set is perfect for this.
locations can shift with the weather & water temps & baitfish - look for boat packs, but keep a respectful distance
boards are best early when in 30-40 FOW or less & fish are spooky & you can cover more water with a wider spread
check & see what the max. transom weight is: 4 strokes are generally heavier then 2's, could influenece your decision - i know my Crest has a sticker that says "engine weight not to exceed xxx lbs"
go 4 stroke man - you'll love it
hey Jamie $400 you can get you a decent grey-scale Lowrance/Eagle or a small colour one - what type of fishing are you mostly going to be doing?
Flasher - hard to tell what your reffering to, but there are some fishfinders that now include a flasher page as well ( same thing as what a Vexilar or Marcum does)