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Well Brian has been a long time member here, right back to the forums humble beginnings and one of the first guys I ever met through this forum. Was then, is now and will likely always be one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet. I think you'd be hard pressed to find anyone who would disagree with me. Hat's off to you Brian.

Nicely done Dan (and Loyd), tough to beat a good and productive outing with the family. I'm guessing your smoker is gonna be smok'n for a while.

Mmmmm, mmmmm. It was really, I mean really good. Three big slices left.

Very nice indeed Cliff, I'll take them Brookies over ole marble eyes any day.

I agree whole heartedly, I rip weeds often with my assortment of Bombers and have never had an issue. But if this is a common issue with the newer product I may need to consider auctioning off my old stock to the highest bidder.

Solid advice Brian, thanks for taking the time. Only thing I would add is "cable steer."

"The start of my Northern trip" Wait a minute Ron, I thought the trip started with a phone call here to say hi to the Plummas while doing a drive by razzing at one of your buddies homes.

As some of you may know I was out on the big lake last Friday evening with a few small fish boated. Thread here.... http://www.ofncommun...showtopic=45085 Prior to the trip a good friend had asked me to keep any trout/salmon boated under 4lbs for him as he wanted to throw some on the BBQ. "No problem" I said, if I get 'em they're yours. I mean how could I not considering he sent me up to Lakair with several pounds of ground moose meat which ended up in a great chilli courtesy of Joey and ChrisK. Anyhow the gist of it is he came to pick up the fish this past Saturday morning (2 bows and 2 shakers) and handed me another 4/5lbs of ground moose meat. Tonight my son and I are dining on moose meatloaf. Just finished putting it together with some tasting fixin's and the last of the farm fresh eggs courtesy of the Plumma brothers. Mmmmmmm, moose. Good trade I'd say!

I'm with Bucktail on this one. I have lots of Bombers and have never had one fail, mind you they are all older than 10 years. Perhaps they've shifted production to cut costs, not unheard of.

Well it looks like you guys had an awesome trip though you were definitely lacking one thing......ME! Yes, I'm jealous.

Seems like I'll have to wait for my kids to show up later today with their laptops. Like Joey's Lakair report the sheer number of pictures keeps crashing this poor old computer of mine......

Congratulations on the fish and your win Jade. How much do you charge for guiding.

Stellar..... I'm glad it worked out for yous. Been a few years since I fished that area and to be honest I was providing you with second hand, but reliable info that came from a fellow OFC'er. I hope he doesn't mind?

I remember when you got your Calais Terry, wasn't long after that, that I decided to get the Calcutta. Partially based on how impressed you were with your Calais. Had mine shipped up from the states for $450.00 but I got dinged at the door for nearly another $80.00 in duty.......

Calcutta TE 200DC http://fish.shimano....utta_TE_DC.html Nicest reel I own, worth every penny though I paid far less than $850.00.

I read about that yesterday here...... http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/801065 Oddly enough I had no prior knowledge of this.

However y'all spend the day I hope it's a good'n. Happy Independence Day

All of the above Stan, but that was many years ago when I had more energy.

No worries Tom, I have many more that are for the most part less productive than the white and I have white paint and silver laser tape so I'll likley doctor some up. Leechman had asked me earlier today (via PM) if they were body baits, offering to carve some up for me (very generous) but I told him they were spoons. A little hard to carve he tells me.

That's true Joe you have and I'm still questioning the dog about all the empties but she's not saying anything. Thanks Tom. The lure in question was an old Lure King Bronte Flutter spoon in white with silver laser tape. Still killer out there so many years after they stopped making them.

New rod, new reel and a new friend, you're living the good life John.

Exactly John, that's why I waited for you to post that before me.

Mmmmmm, perch. See Fish Farmer, I told you they were out there.

Thanks Jacques, I can accept that.

Hey, how come the dog get's title credit before me? She's doesn't own the boat or drive it *stupid dog*.