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And what is this for....entertainment? I have a bucket of Lego ready for you the next time we go out. -Brian

Red & white bobber Mepps red/black #3 & #5 White spinnerbait Black spinnerbait Williams wabler (wrinkle finish gold/silver) Original Rap F9 blue/silver Jointed Rap J11 Chartreuse Jitterbug Spook Frog pattern Senkos 5" pink, watermelon Super Shad Rap perch

He's married, they haven't been used in years.

I love the idea but the most importent thing to consider is an "out" stratagy. For example, "shotgun buyout" - think of it more as a concept. A pre determined arrangement that would allow one of the members to purchase outright and the other shareholders would realize a higher gain than selling otherwise. "You" want to buy "Us" out, it will cost you 10% over market value. Also consider a sunset clause. A pre determined period of time in which the shareholders are commited to ownership and maintenance and can be addressed at a later date. Let's say 3 years for example. Appoint an independent party to collect in advance 3yrs worth of mortgage and predicted maintenance costs. As your 3rd year anniversary approaches, you get together at the campfire and discuss entering another term or opting out. -Brian

Well done LA but no Red Devil?!?!?! It must be tough building a tackle stash these days - not only is everything $8+ but the options are rediculous! How do you just pick one? -Brian

I made one up for my wife's uncle. He has a cottage on Simcoe and entertains many guests over the year. I named it... The (family name) Invitational Poly-Annual Multi-Species Award It's promenently displayed on thier mantle - as tacky as it is My name has yet to be inscribed

Great report TJ! There's nothing like a fishing weekend with a little body damage! On a side note, it looks like someone dinged thier vehicle too. -Brian

8lb ball will be sufficiant, 10-12lb balls track deeper. I usually run a heavier ball but I have electric riggers. Flasher and fly is a great option Flasher and cut meat Lyman's or J-Plugs J11 or J13 Jointed Rapala Have fun and be careful!

Yikes! That is one fat bass! Drop-shotting cheeseburgers were ya? -Brian

Hey Bri, you didn't stand a chance relegated to the back of the boat! Have you considered getting a bass boat? It's great to see you guys getting out again! -Brian

WHAT???? So, am I the only one that got in on the Faux Farm IPO?

A console.

It was great seeing you and the family again, I had a teriffic vacation! I'm sorry to hear about Mary's passing and wish you all the best working through this difficult time. I hope to see you again in August. -Brian

Thanks for putting that up Chris! In case it doesn't play from the link... <embed width="448" height="361" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" src="http://s56.photobucket.com/flash/remix/player.swf?videoURL=http://vid56.photobucket.com/albums/g192/Muskiestudd/b3aae1b6.pbr&hostname=stream56.photobucket.com"></embed>

Some didn't wait until midnight. I just passed a bunch of bass heading west on the 401 near London..... They were in a SCHOOL bus

Great report! I bet the water is pretty high in the region with all the rain lately. -Brian

Great pic's and report Rich, it was nice to see you again! -Brian

If it's a zoom-too-fast issue you should see a small map chip icon in the lower right hand corner. The map chip icon indicates when the computer is thinking. It's like the hard drive light blinking on your PC when you open an application. -Brian

Happy Birthday Pete! Don't drink any green stuff! -Brian

Just a little too close to the fumes! I have the best of both worlds... I get a windshield and my passengers enjoy the refreshing spray off the lake from the tsunami seat!

This is the most convincing arguement I've seen yet for a console!

I think you're confusing "JohnF" with "John" -Brian

Thanks for checking in Glen, I hope it was an uneventful trip. I was supposed to go back to work last night but I called in and asked for another day off! That five and half hour drive killed me -Brian

Keep in mind that Mercury, Nissan and Tohatsu are all made by Tohatsu. You will pay a premium for the Merc name while Nissan is only slightly more than Tohatsu. My choice would be a Yamaha. Honda's are nice but pricey.

You know it's 5AM when Lew is making lunch - you can set your clock by it. Great pics kickingfrog - I have to remember to put down the beer and pick up the camara more often! -Brian