Was up this past weekend but fished Reno. Both the bait shop and gas station in Glenwood had plenty of Lake and Golden shiners.

For any one else interested… The person i spoke to at minnkota said they dont use #6 on any of thier motors, just #8.

Is that Lake Byllesby just west of cannon falls?

Bring your wallet, australia is very expensive ($3 for a coke). Not sure where you are all going but there are some guys that i went out with outta darling harbor in Sydney. Also if you are in New Zealand there is a cheap charter on the tip of the north Island in Cape Reinga. It was $70 for 7-1 4 people, lots of snapper (if i remember right) and a 3+ foot mako shark. Also there is a fun (fairly cheap) deal out of Cairns (75k south of port douglas) for snorkeling and scuba on the great barrier reef if fishing doesnt work out.

I have a 2008 80lb and absolutely love it. However, i have had troubles with the pedal. The large part that ressembles a cable drive footpedal has been an issue for me. I love this feature, however, pushing up on the pedal (turn right) semingly only works when it pleases (and now doesnt at all). It had been an issue since day one so i am guessing that it is this specific motor/pedal and not the model. Over all though i am extremely pleased with the rest of the motor.