How much gas money does he owe you? How long of a trip is to the lake from the city?
If I'm going to the lake and I want some company, my buddies are more then willing to pitch in for gas money. If it's a 15 min romp from the house and they are already traveling over an hour to get here, I don't ask for a cent.
So instead of improving the spawning habitat, they just dump a million fish a year into the rivers. I'm sure that works for a lot of people, but not for the guys that are out looking for quality fish. Most of the guys I fish with (myself included) much prefer quality over quantity.
I don't we should be taking queues for our friends south of the border when it comes to fishery management.
I really don't rely on the sales people too much to be honest (Except for asking them where a specific item is).. I'm only worried about selection and price.. Retail is a cut throat business.
Frankie, you aren't going to find a fixed out in the laker/whitie grounds with this weather.. I'd definitely talk to Ryan and see what he can provide. I've been out with him a few times this year, he's always into the fish!
1pc 8ft H action Shimano Compre with Abu Garcia Record 60
2pc St.Croix 7ft MH with Shimano Calais.
Funny that my biggest pike (48.5in) came on a 6'6 medium action Shimano Clarus with a Shimano Saros 1000 and 6lb Fireline, lol!