Yeah seems like the main lake will most likely still be ok (I think I saw like 25inches out there) but the accesses near shore are going to hold people back.
Ah well, time to dust off the boat and steelhead gear.
Working on these cars requires a bit more then a wrench, but it's not all that complicated. Sure isn't like it used to be though (I actually have to 'register' the battery in my car when changing it, lol)
I would have rather the US won it in OT. Outplayed the Canadians for that entire 20 mins. Well deserved win, but man the shoot out is a crappy way to end a game.
I'd never buy something European without the ability to work on it myself. Some of those people that just drop them off at the dealer??!?!? Oh man, just asking for it!
Jitterbug is also awesome. I might have to try a few of the ones you posted for smallies. Seems like something you can cover a lot of water with quickly (Opposed to most topwater lures)
Gotta be careful with hooks on Japanese lures like mentioned above. I've swapped hooks on a few Yellow Magic poppers and it completely changes the action.