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AWESOME, Way to go!

It's easy to see true love when it's right in front of you. Even when it's forbidden fruit. Good luck guys, We're behind you.

Donesville?

Gerritt, It's frustrating to agree with your reply, verbatum. People are sometimes quick to say it's only the natural cycle causing our warming, or that the human impact isn't that great. Both are moot. Even without climate change we are drastically changing our physical landscape for the worse. Humans do have an innate ability to accept a ruined environment. I've been to more than a few 3rd world countries to see how people continue on in an existence I would call hell. We are ignorant, over-populated polluters. Kind of a bummer, but it's true. Birth control, education and a realistic standard of living are required. S.

The planets surface is warming but hell must be freezing over........... Read: Climate is big issue for U.S. hunters, anglers It's about time. Quote "Sportsmen played a critical role in convincing Congress to protect these areas," said Kira Finkler, legislative director for Trout Unlimited. Groups like Trout Unlimited are now directing political attention to climate change issues and policy. A commonly cited figure used by the National Wildlife Federation is that more than 40 million Americans hunt and fish and that they spend $70 billion a year on such activities. Guns, guides, gas, rods, licenses: it all costs money. And the numbers and the cash all add up to influence. So we do have some power. The usual wheel greaser: Money. Lots of it. Just think what the BPS and Sportsman show are going to do to you. I'm optimistic that we will be forced into more beneficial conservation innitiatives. Our passion depends on it.

Browning reels will only teach you how to dismantle a reel over and over for repairs. I would only buy there rods

Both, to keep air out of the line and create a good sealed suction. P.S. I would add more info to your thread title for more help

You're grounded young man!

Whip marks from a pike jockey

I can't believe this cooking rock! It looks like the main rocks slanted top has an awesome shape for wind protection and serving space!

Great, Here comes CCMT and Bly to rub it in....................

I will hold you personally responsible Cliff if your prediction fails!

Please be rapido. It is winter and we are starving

Hey HOF, Funny thing about that. I feel the same way about spinners! Without seeing you in action, I have noticed some common ailments with these lures. Time of year Will affect all of the following 1. Depth - It's common to not let the lure sink far enough and/or sink too far for those upward viewing predators. I like to keep the lure just above the weeds most of the season. Easy viewing and pouncing. Shallow spring, deep fall/winter. It's O.K to let the lure sink right to the bottom and bring it up. You will cover all the sight levels this way in case the fish are holding on the bottom or suspending. 2. Speed- Slow most of the time. Technique is everything. Be the lure! I have a signature wrist move that Pee Wee Herman taught me. I sometimes stop reeling half way into a retrieve and go to la-la land to allow the lure to sit/sink and give a stalking fish the chance to pounce or follow. I'm a follow junky. That is a big indication that all of the criteria have been met. My favourite move is to throw a different lure back 20' and reel him/her in. 3. Lure selection - Dark day/water=bright lure(chartruese) Bright clear day=chrome lure I tend to go big on size most of the year (ie- 14 HJ) I prefer suspending and have "modified" lures to sink like a rock. 4. Confidence - I like to think: You're special Snag. The fish like you. They appreciate the bait you've chosen for them. The fish are not hungry; they want to be hooked in the face and reeled in, to meet you. Then quickly, respectfully, safely released for another chance rendevous. 5. Observation Is the most important for any lure. If the weather is poor for a jerkbait. Don't bother. You will only find them useless. I'm sure you've tried all that, but give it a go again. Pm me if you are around town

J.J. Cale Bruce Cockburn Dalai Lama (for real, in India) Dr. Timothy Leary

What about Robertson screws and screwdrivers?

I VOTE CCMT M.V.P OF THE BOARD! MOST VALUABLE POSTER! Where did you grab that? How do you do stuff like that? Dang!

Good show And you didn't hurt yourself this time!

Sweet!

Check this out: PIKE ON THE FLY I love experimenting........

It's a date! Bring the fly rods I'll bring extra gear for you too. Ashbridges bay could be good too (5 min. from beaches)

Oh heck, I just saw that it is for the weekend. If you are available Mon.-Fri. let me know.

Could be piking. Drop a PM if you're interested

Unbelievable. Still glad she's O.k

They're best fresh