My name is Terry Lange: My friends Phill Boesenberg and John Zaspal owner of FIVE SEASON’S BAIT AND TACKEL in Cedar Rapids .Iowa We all know Scott Reed , employee of PURE FISHING lives in Spirit lake and always talks of fishin on West Okoboji. He say’s it’s not easy all the time but it’s doable.We took the challenge and set the dates of Feb. 9 – 11. Scott set us up with Ryan Hale , “guide service”,also owner of “HARBORVIEW RESORT “ where we stayed. Ryan was very knowledgeable of Okoboji. Talkin to Ryan , he said he’s lived there all his life.And fishin all my life , it sounded he knew his stuff. So we talked thurs. nite and Ryan agreed to meet us @ 7 am. To get any supplies we might need at “Oh Shucks” bait shop. They had everything you need ed and they were very helpful. We got some tackle and bait and Ryan took us fishin for the first time on “Okoboji”. He told us about clear water and how the fish were very smart. This time of year will be very tough to catch fish.We could see all types of fish and Ryan told us of various types of tackle that might work. Ryan said , “SLOW DOWN AND GET SMALL ON JIGS” AND WE USED 1# BERKLEY ICE LINE.Presentation was the key as Ryan said. Phill , Johnny , and myself worked very hard eventually caught 62 bluegills and 1 northern Sat. Feb. 10. 2007. I think Ryan Hale did a great job of guiding us. A lot of fisherman were complaining of catching no fish but we had no problem once we figured out the method.Out of the top 10 fishin trips I’ve had this was one of the best. Sight fishing was awsom.We’re planning to bring more fisherman from Cedar Rapids in MARCH OF THIS YR. TO HUMBLE OR REMEMBER A GREAT TRIP LIKE WE HAD THIS WEEK. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND RYAN HALE GUIDE SERVICE OF WEST OKOBOJI AND HARBORVIEW RESORT AND OH SHUCKSBAIT SHOP. It was a trip we’ll never forget.

TERRY, PHIL AND JOHN