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....Well we're going in cirlces now and my heads spinning. Lesson learned, don't leave marker buoys unattended it may be costly in more ways than one!

....You spoiled rotten son of a gun!

....Good on you Tony.

....I wasn't laughing......honest I wasn't. You got one of them jennies running da beer fridge?

....Thanks for the heads up, ahhh Chuck. If'n I was in the area I'd certainly swing by for a cold one but I'll be using the time to get rady for Lakair.

Ugly Stick lives up to its name June 8th, 2008 Ray Sasser - DALLAS MORNING NEWS DALLAS — Southwick Associates released survey results recently on preferred brands of fishing tackle. The survey tabulated the preferences of 16,258 people who logged onto AnglerSurvey.com in 2007. What does it mean? I’m not sure. I own more than half of the products mentioned as favorites but only four are products I’d list as my personal favorites. Take the Shakespeare Ugly Stick, for example. It was named as the favorite rod by 16.7 percent of the Internet survey. As far as I’m concerned, the Ugly Stick has three things going for it. It has the most appropriate name ever given a fishing product. The Ugly Stick is seriously ugly. It’s tougher than the stainless steel fishing rods of my father’s era, and it doesn’t cost much, as fishing rods go. To tell the truth, I haven’t handled an Ugly Stick in many years. The last one I tried had the action of a hickory stave without the sensitivity. Everything else has changed so maybe the Ugly Stick has, too, but I’m betting Ugly Sticks are popular because they sell for $29.95 in most models and few are ever broken. Ugly Stick also has the top television ad for a fishing rod. Maybe you’ve seen it. A frustrated housewife finds her husband eating breakfast with his fishing rod propped in the corner. She tells him he’s not going fishing today and proceeds to whack his fishing rod (an Ugly Stick) against the tile floor. There’s something to be said for a tough fishing rod, but I’m not that hard on tackle, and I much prefer a rod that has a superb action, extreme sensitivity, pinpoint casting ability and doesn’t look like it should be called an Ugly Stick. Fishermen are a funny bunch, however. They build up confidence in a product, then stick with that product. Ask my wife to name her favorite topwater lure and she won’t pause long before she names a Smithwick Devil’s Horse. Emilie has caught a lot of good bass on a Devil’s Horse (she prefers yellow with black stripes) but that’s partly because she reaches for that lure whenever she thinks bass may hit a topwater plug. I seem to catch more topwater fish on a Pop-R or a Woodchopper, probably because I fish those lures more often. Does a Pop-R catch more fish for me because it’s a better lure than other chuggers, or does it catch more fish because my confidence in the Pop-R prompts me to use it more often? Which came first, the chicken or the egg? Which came first, confidence or performance? I know people who never go fishing without consulting the solunar tables, a peak feeding period prediction based on moon phase. I don’t study solunar tables myself, because there are too many other variables that affect fish activity. Fishing with confidence is a big factor in fishing success, however. If it makes you feel more confident, read your horoscope, research the solunar tables, then use your Ugly Stick to stir up some tea leaves.

Lakair

....Ah, Great report though I think I'll plan to do all my angling on this side of the pond.

....They always do. I also have terms of employment and failure to follow them will result in my immediate discharge.

....I'll certainly be adding something to the prize table.

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....Now that is some serious water! Anyone try to cross? Oh and good job on the fish.

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Does this mean I'll have to join you in your boat for some musky fish'n in order to see that infamous smile.

That is a good question and since my supplier is closing it's doors I also would like and answer to that question. Anyone?

....Back to the fishing folks....

....I'll be happy to offer any assistance and guidance you may wish to solicit.

Me either, I'd skip it in favour of something, anything better.

I'm currently in mid process of finishing one rod Peter, a 6' 10" Frontier rated for 12-20lb test. It'll be travelin to Lakair for the pike tourney. No worries I'm ambidextrous.

Thanks all, I only intend to use them indoors during fair weather wouldn't want to get 'em dirty. Joey, none of this would have likely happened weren't it not for the kindness of one of our fellow board members. He knows who he is, a big thanks to him is also due.

....Some of you may recall I was looking for a new bait casting reel and had decided on this Pinnacle Matrix. Well as it turns out the tackle store where I ordered it did not have any left. So in order to fill my order and make me happy they offered to substitue this Quantum. So how does this equate into great customer service? Well they offered to give it to me for exactly the same price as the discontinued Pinnacle. This Quantum is a far better product than what I had origionally ordered. I tell you I'm ecstatic. Oh I forgot to mention the origional order called for two so they are giving me two at no extra cost! And who has done this for me......All American Outdoors Outstanding customer service! Thank you All American Outdoors.

....Very nice, it'll certainly open up new possibilities.

No need to apologize Peter, just trying to help you learn.

....Actually it's a King and a fine eater for sure. I erred big time this morning by not getting up early and dragging myself out there, maybe Sunday.

Not exactly. Lot's of log jams and boggy bottom areas. Oh and you'll find plenty of hungry skeeters.