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great report! There are a few members here that need to be writing pieces(articles) for fishing publications.

excellent video! lol @ the marker comment awesome song choice, "Can I kick it? Yes we can!". Never go wrong with a tribe called quest

Right on!!! I have one spot that I fish from shore, where it's heavy current heading west, just on the inside of an eddie. In the spring, I have caught smallies casting south, and letting the current pull it west and towards shore. I loosen up the drag and let the lure head west. So at one point, the lure is going backwards for abit, and this is where the strikes come. Almost no action on the lure at all. and I've caught a ton off bass doing this.

What other fish would hit an xrap going backwards??? ok, pike I suppose

Yeppers MM I've had then hit topwater frogs as well, when they push the shorelines

I agree, this site is a very good resource of collective info. I do have some books though, and it never hurts to have some on hand. The Complete Guide to Freshwater Fishing is worth having.

0.292 for me My memory must be even worse than my reaction time. I can't remember what it said??? bobbing bobcat or something like that? lol, twas kinda cool, thanks

perfect, very nice rig bobkayla

Wow, amazing flock! Thanks for the video MM, that's really cool

start fishing bass tournys for the "easy" money, seems like the next logical step

lol, i'll tell him Simon, if he hasn't figured it out by then maybe I should bring my mutt pup down too, shes husky/rottweiler mix, and looks like your pup somehow?

Sounds like a great time!!! My pops goes every year and loves it too. I have never been, but maybe in the near future. Catching tuna sounds like a blast This part made me laugh as well, thanks for that.

oh my, beautiful addition!!!! I love how she(he) hasn't realized that shes(he's) in heaven....yet

Mine are quantity over quality, lol. Awesome pics guys, thanks for sharing!

Congrats on your first boat!!! Good times lay ahead. @Rizzo, he's probably recharging his cameras batter already, and sleeping in the boat tonight, lol

I'm on my way up tomorrow Limey! lol

I live on a reserve. I've seen alot in my years on this reservation, as well as others in my area. And your absolutely right, there are no easy answers. It's a whole mess, on many many levels.

Thanks for the read. I myself have been quite interested in this topic, and have been watching it develop. Dr. Sal, I agree with the points you made. I am a little dissappointed in how many seem to think this 90 million figure is just money handed to them (the reservations) to do whatever they so choose with it. Very ignorant statements being thrown around by alot of people, unfortunately. A lot of racial issues being brought up as well. But with all the bull set aside, very sad to see HUMANS suffering like this, in our country, or elsewhere. And we wonder why people grow up with serious issues, mentally, physically etc. If they even survive to be adults Sad...

oh my, your on a roll today, haha

It made me laugh because I thought I was crazy wearing that stuff when I used to work in the oil field. -70 with the windchill, working outside for 14 hours a day, 7 days a week, and a guy will try anything to stay warm, lol. The ol' Helly Hanson suite makes for some killer winter fishing gear these days

Thats awesome MM, proud moment for sure!

I needed that laugh, thanks! Seriously, hahahahaha

I would normally still be out in a boat this time of year. Def. the best time for big walleyes. Not this year though, just too many other things going on. I'm still getting out on the shores though, not as much as normal but enough to keep the demons at bay, lol. Dana/Mercman, If your looking to keep your hands warm and still be able to feel whats going on while fishing, try leather mechanic gloves. I just cut the one finger off at the knuckle for casting. Works good, there cheap, and they sell them everywhere. So there easily replaceable too!

Is there any hunting/fishing camps/lodges on this lake??? If so, I'd just start making some phone calls and see if you can pay someone to bring them out for you. IMO it would be much cheaper, faster and more convenient. My cousin owns a fishing resort, and when it was originally being built, he scored a barge from a friend for a low cost. Nowadays he uses it quite often for these types of things, as well as transporting cabin materials etc. Just ask around if possible

Oh.....my......GAWD!!!! I can't even imagine what that beast would feel like reeling in