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Wow Cliff!!! That was a close call.The stumps must warm up in the sun cause they are darker than the surrounding water, then cause the water to warm up enough to melt the ice around them. Be safe, glad you weren't hurt or worse.

Wayne Mom just had one installed last Fall.I will check with my Sis, and find out cost and where she got it.

Fish go nutz for it

NICE fish ! Just seeing that open water has me counting the days till i get back out on it. Great report, thanks !!! Paul

That would be Great John

You Oldphart !!! now i gotta work for the rest of my day with coffee stains on my shirt!!! But it was worth it!!!!!!! Too funny !!!!!!!

Not sure if it is an Abu Toby, i will look at it tonite. The williams is original though. I have a feeling a couple of the older bait casters belonged to my grandfather, but i'm not sure. Thanks for all the info Paul

Thanks Guys My Bro got the bulk of his gear. since he was into fishing more than me,at the time.He said he will give me a bunch more next time i see him

Nice work Vin ! I had to look twice to make sure they weren't real

makes perfect sense to me too

Thanks Bernie. Dad would be awe struck if he could see some of the newer technology of todays fishing tools.Those 2 mitchels caught a lot of fish Bernie.He used them for years and years before he got his first Penn round baitcaster back in the late 80's early 90's. He had a 12' alunimun and an old Elgin motor.It was my job to bail I miss him terrible.

Thought some of you may be interested in seeing some old reels and metal lures that belonged to my Dad. First is a Phlueger Pakron 3178 he used for lake trout way back....in the 60's-70's Mitchel 300 and 301 a Shakespeare President 1978 on a Denco Tiger Claw worm rod Some old spoons.No clue what they are or what they were used for Acouple of really small reels that must have been considered ultrallite 30 or 40 years ago. Cant make out the manufacturer. Enjoy, and feel free to input if you recognize anything, or have any info. Paul

http://www.freep.com/article/20110312/NEWS07/110312005/Explosion-Japan-nuke-plant-disaster-toll-rises i just have shake my head.....

Dave524 and Terry are correct.

Sweet !!!

I know Dave, but the wife liked this one better cause there was some bare butt in it .

when are ya gonna join the 21st century dude !!!

Great Fish Mike !!! Thanks for sharing yourself with us. You have been an inspiration for many on this board

2 hours of fishing river giants now on Nat Geo TV

UPDATE. Possible damage to nuclear plant http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/mar/11/japan-earthquake-evacuate-nuclear-plant

Excellent !!! I cant get my eyes off that 9 lber !!!!!!!!!Incredible

That Johnny.....always willing to lend a hand

Happy Birthday little buddy From Uncle Paul What a gorgeous little guy. Congrtats!

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