Rich Clemens

My 2 cents from the USA is not really 2 cents ... just a hair bit more. So I guess that don't count ... or is it too insignificant to worry about

No worries cliff ... matter of preference I guess. So far, it looks like we're all on board with you and your thoughts. But, it does sound legal ... sorry to say. I sure hope he didn't waste it.

Hey VG ... I knew you had more pics and I'm enjoying each and every one. Kinda sad to see the burning of the rainforest there. Less and less each year I would guess. Taking a look at that Payara - that guy's got a very serious set of teeth there. That fish could do some damage if he got hold of you. A real envyous trip for ya and glad you're sharing it with all of us. Will there be a Brazil #3 ?

Decisions, decisions. Which lure do I use .... which beer do I drink ?

Hey wait a minute .... I didn't wish that on you. I've had nothing but good wishes for ya. Sorry to hear about that. When one door closes ... another one opens up.

Oh wow ... you lucky dog !!!! That would be a dream trip for all of us on here. I for one really appreciate sharing those pics with us. If ya got any more ... put them up, I'd love to see them.

Definitely gotta add a couple of those Wayne.

Classic Headlines ... I can see it now.

May the fishing gods smile upon you and fill your little white bucket. May the camera gods smile upon you with perfect batteries and an abundance of room on the card for pictures. Oh yeah ... good luck !!!

Started here in south-central PA this morning and we have several inches on the ground now. Just changed over to sleet and freezing rain about an hour ago. Much more to come for us - just not sure how much snow or how much of the frozen stuff. Tomorrow morning should be interesting. I hear the further north of us you go - the more snow they are go get. At least that is what they are reporting for Northern PA and into New York.

My wife and I started wearing them last year. When we pull away from the dock - THEY ARE ON !. We have the old vest type, so there a bit bulky. Someday we'll invest in the inflatable ones.

AMEN !!! What is she ... a GOD ? I've already heard more than enough about ... you know who. Almost enough to make a straight man turn the other way.

Offer praise for that one ... it could have been a bad scene as you mentioned.

I'll have to give that a try. Good One !

Truly great news and please pass along our highest degree of gratitude for his service from us south of the border. Most of us don't know what it's like over there and it takes a special kind of man or woman to do the work they do. Give him our praise and thanks.

My wife would love your 'best bud'. Ok, now that you posted a pic, what others you got for us ?

I can see the one banging the head against the wall a lot too. Cool stuff.

Boy this thread went down hill very quickly. Look what they did to your "respectable" reply Roy

Nice report MOB as I can get the picture as I read. Sounds like a very successful day. Nuttin better than a hot Perch supper after a long day on the ice.

Well written report there 007. I've never fished hard water in my life, so I'm probably missing out on something good. Sounds like you had a great time and lots to share.

Looks a little more comfy that the others I see all bundled up, sittin out our the ice of a cold winder's day. Great seeing the pics. Nice report and thanks for posting them.

I had to vote for all the above, although I have very few jigs. Try to keep a nice well-rounded assortment. Although jigs are high on my list for this coming June (Yeee Haaa !!)

Yeah. Looks like a great time to be had by all, with some fish along the - glad you broke out of your hard-water rut. It's all up hill from here. Going out fishing with friends and your son ... gotta be priceless.

So there are feesh in that ceeement pond. I'll bet the evening meal was quite tasty.

Just don't get much better than that. Great report and love the pics.