Any more info on this incident? I really hope they figuire out who this is.

no appologies needed. I there is always more than one side to every debate.

In my opinion, If you look at most 3rd world countries the reason they are still uneducated, starving, lacking basic medical needs is because of the greed and materialistic leaders they have in place. Iraq is a perfect example of what I speak of. A ruthless dictator ruling with an Iron fist in order to keep the wealth of a whole nation to himself and his cronies. I feel bad for the people that live under these brutal dictators but what are we as Americans to do about it? As you can see in Iraq, When we do try and help we are met with nothing but resistance and ignorance from the vary people were are trying to help. Why? Basically just because we are Americans, the Infidel. It’s this type of ignorance that has been taught to the people these 3rd world countries and this type of ignorance that keeps them where they are. Am I to fault because the leader of North Korea uses the Diary of Ann Frank to teach hatred for all Americans in lessons taught to school children. In these same lessons they call Ann Frank weak and teach there children to stand up to the Nazis Americans. All the while he takes whatever the country has for monetary value and uses it for person benefit and to build a war machine to stop the inevitable invasion of the Nazis Americans. When Americans do try to help the starving people of countries like this. Most of the money, food, and medicine is usually confiscated to be used for Military purposes. America is the greatest country in the world. I do not see why I should be made to feel guilty because of the lack of compassion the leaders of these 3rd world countries show their own people.

I take offense when I hear that Americans are greedy and materialistic. I am neither. I don’t base my self worth on how many toys I have and my life is not based on how much money I can make. I made choices in my life that allow me to do most of the things I want and work my tail off in order to do them. I too have had relatives and friends serve this great country. It was only a 2 years ago I went to my uncle who served in Vietnam and told him “Thank you for doing what you did back than. It’s guys like you that allow me freedom to do the things I do.”

I fish in quite few tourneys each year and because of this I upgraded to the 20 footer. I have this rig because I feel it’s the best tool for what I plan to use it for. Granted I could get by with less and have in the past. If you were to try and get me to go back to less. I would have to respectfully decline. There is no comparison between the 17 footer I ran 2 years ago and the 20 footer I run today. If people ask me to compare I tell them I can’t . How do you compare apple to oranges. The comfort of the 20 footer is leaps and bounds above the 17. Imagine trying to run from the Gap where the Rainey River dumps into the south end lake of the woods to the Garden Island near the northwest angle in legitimate 7 to 8 footers(easily 14 to 16 feet peak to valley and more on a few occasions) in a 14 foot boat. Granted most people wouldn’t do this but these were the conditions that faced us in the 2002 MTT champs. With my old 17 I ran as far as the 12 footer which is about the half way mark. I was pushing hard to get there and it took an hour and a half to do so. Needless to say the nerves where a little frazzled by the end of the day. Last year conditions weren’t quite as bad only 6 footers and I was able to cover twice the distance in the same amount of time and not have to push nearly as hard. The boat never blinked an eye. I know of one person who is upgrading his 19 footer to a 20 after seeing me cruise by him with ease.

Safety and comfort are the 2 main reason behind the purchase of this rig. I did not feel safe in my old boat in those conditions. I knew being a tournament angler I would most likely see those conditions again. Also my partner/brother has psoriatic arthritis. Basically he has arthritis in every joint in his body. If I didn’t purchase this boat I don’t know how long I would be able to chase my dream with my brother by my side. Obviously not everyone is in the same situation I’m in but I feel it’s wrong to place judgment on people just because they drive a big boat with a big motor ( just a general statement not directed at any one in particular)

thanks

Where is Trails End?

Hey Scott. I’m for what ever puts fish in the boat. You all set for SV? I noticed you’ll be running the RCl this year. Good Luck. I had thoughts about the RCL Spring Valley but decided to spend the money on more fishing stuff. By the way, where do you order your sinkers from on-line?