haha, I was just getting home myself

Thanks for the help. I sent him a PM.

I thought about that!! I do that with salmon, never really thought about it for halibut…

(Rapala days coupon), it expires June 30th. I get the Outdoor News and the add has been in there for awhile. I’ve used quite a few already.. It’s a good deal when you go through lots of cranks every year.. I believe it’s a Gander Mtn. deal?? But don’t quote me on that..

How does that bell sinker rig work that Jared mentions?? I usually just pitch a jig and half crawler. I have never used this bell sinker rig before.

Just picked up a bunch of 6’s an 10’s.. I’ve used the buy 3 get 1 Rapala deal enough now these last 2 weeks.. I think I’m gonna like these for smallies this next week.. I really like the 6’s..

Thanks for the help guys..

Thanks James

I’ll be down to pick one up, I’ll take your word for it, you haven’t led me astray yet.

Arnt we all sportsman and in this together?? just the thing anti- hunting, fishing and trapping groups love to see, sportman bickering..

Use a linecounter it will help big time. Depends on your speed to, the faster you go the higher your crank rises.. In 20 feet of water at 2mph I figure 120 feet of lead, but you also have to factor in current speed if your on a river. Bascially its a deal where you just got play around to you find the pattern..

The aluminum trap is the best. Looks like an envelope when made correct.

I had him custom make me a set a couple years ago.. He did it right on the spot.. Nice guy good product.

Glad I didn’t renew either, let my in-fisherman expire to.. Chris are you not fishing any FLW events this year???

oops I ment 1/2 ounce.. Sometimes my fingers work faster than my brain..

5/16 and 1/2 ounce are what Found I needed to stay vertical in the boat, I wasnt running the boat mine is still in storage.. I also found out a few years ago if the bite was tough pinching the tail off resulted in more strikes.. Also Paddle Tails worked, and so did dragging, but the fish on those baits were smaller.

I bought my Hoyt at the old Compound Doctor.. After they closed I started going to Schafer also.. I had them totaly redo my bow, sights, fall away rest, string, etc.. First class dudes the whole way..

The SW in Woodtickville had the best selection of cranks bar none and at good prices.. I wonder how the new Bass Pro Shops that is opening in Bloomington is gonna do??

It will be a full field or dang close.

Excellent.. Drove all over today..

I’m the only idiot who drives to boat launches, and then to see Dean with no boat in tow..

Dean hooked me up today, 4 and 6 lb. spooling it up on my Shimanos now..

Saw 3 rigs at 494 today and this is what Lilydale looks like today.. the Confluence is frozen solid an the Mississippi side the Minnesota is open.. There is large rafts of ice everywhere.. It’s gonna be awhile.. I walked out on this ice shelf… Man there is alot or creepers down there…

I used to use the cabelas reels I quit cause the linecounters always went bad.. I like there 5 foot rod they came out with though.. Go with the Diawa 47 lc

I saw the Nav. boats on pool 2 this spring and summer, so it should be out..

yeah who knows.. the croix was great down there last few winters and springs.. now its all small fish.. last year it was a mix of nice fish and small fish.. i think the fishing pressure over the last couple years took its toll. last winter and spring lots of fish were taken off that spot.

not bashing walleye tournaments.. i fish the flw..

I’m down there every day.. You have prolly saw me next to the channel.. The bite hasnt been as good as last winter.. Lots of smaller fish.. The bite is about 20 minutes before sunrise and before sunset.. Mostly saugers.. I think the PWT tournaments hurt the fishing, plus the heavy harvest last winter and spring.. I am marking lots of shad, and theres lots of dead ones around…. jiggin raps and plastics, are what im using.. the walk takes 10 minutes… You do have to watch the ice.. had to jump over a 3 foot crack last night under the bridge.. Ice varies from 5 inches by channel to over a foot in most spots…

Got mine. I agree Jamie, brochure sure was lame.. i THOUGHT THE SAME THING RIGHT AWAY.

Most likely kamloops or a stray laker or salmon.. Better make sure its still safe.. wind opens it up sometimes. There were guys out in front of it last week.

Thanx Big G, I have Illinois Farmers too.. A family friend is an agent and will not be representing them anymore due to some problems with them.. I’m paid up through April and then was gonna switch to someone else.. It’s well known there an expensive outfit…

Thanks again for that.. Didnt wanna call my Insurance thats for sure…