Technically this is nothing more than grey wolf genetically modified to have traits that mimic those of the dire wolves, but it’s still pretty crazy and could be the ultimate Pandora’s Box when it’s applied to humans.
Getting old sucks in some regards, but I am glad I am not any younger in other instances. This planet is going to be a real strange place in coming generations.
and we all know how corporate America works. If costs go down, will the lower the price?? I think not.
Wait – are you trying to say trickle down economics don’t actually work? 
We can bring back extinct species from over 10,000 years ago, but we cannot find a cure for most cancers that is viable.
I’m not really a conspiracy theorist whatsoever, but it does make you wonder if certain answers and cures are a matter of not having the capabilities ….or whether those 1%ers and corporations in power care to find the answers and cures.
No matter how big a lead is, you should always “Fear the Deer”
Bump.
Is it too early to go for it with planting? I’ve got no frost here whatsoever (1 mile off Pool 4). My plan is to start with pines and have the maples and willows be last.
It just seems like once the frost is gone, I should be planting to get as many days possible in the ground before the dog days of summer set in that cook young plants/trees
^Great graphic Werm.
I don’t think the tournament itself should change in any capacity, but the regulations related to the transfer portal definitely should. If the rules below are adjusted, it’d still give some viability to the cinderella teams that many love to cheer for.
Two Changes I’d Love to See to College Basketball as a Whole:
1. You get ONE transfer in your career. The only way to get a second possible transfer is if you sucessfully graduate and have another year of eligibility as a grad transfer (this would only pertain to students athletes who were red-shirted AND then also graduated with a 4 year degree on time). It’s a subtle reward for kids who actually attend class or go through the motions of earning a degree.
2. The transfer portal should open May 1st (with the above rule added). It should not open while teams are still competing in the tournament. By waiting until May 1st some of the dust should start to settle with coaching changes as well so that student athletes are making informed decisions.
The best tournament in sports – hands down.
I hope the current model stays the same for decades to come. It’s the right mix of top tier talent, hall of fame coaches, cinderella stories, upsets, and just a bit of controversy (seeding, bubble teams, etc). I cannot think of ONE part of it I would change.
There are troves of some extremely valuable reports/information/tactics specifically related to the river on here (or there was).
If someone had hours to spend downloading dated posts and reports it’d be worth it for sure. There would be a line of people willing to pay for it especially if it was somehow categorized by topic, location, or date.
As with any insurance, remember they are not offering the coverage to you for any reason other than their profit (first and foremost). The insurance companies couldn’t care less about your financial situation or helping you out, rather making money. They’re a for profit business.
With that said, if you live in an older home it may be worth considering…but I’d take fishinfreaks advice and review what is covered on your current policy and consider adding to that as needed rather than shelling out money related to some flier that shows up in the mail.
Quick, deploy the nets!
I usually shoot for a nice dry stretch close to May 1. Let the roots take hold more as things start to really green up. If you do it now you’re way more likely to damage grass than help it
Different scenarios for everyone for sure.
My boat sits in a 48 degree heated building year round with regular use so I’m not concerned. If I parked it for months in a completely unheated building or outside I’d struggle to just let lithium (or any batteries) sit through that regardless of alleged capabilities.
Running a 24v 100amp on the Rainy River this week in my neighbors boat and it has been fantastic. Li time battery. Think Eric has $500 into battery and charger. This will be the third day on it without charging. Was still at 69%. Just not having to worry about it running out in a day is great. Blue tooth on it is a must to know what you battery is up to. Blue tooth also has a temp reading so you know if you can charge it or not. Even pulling the battery if you do need to is not that big of a deal. I’m sold and will be getting one.
Here is it’s stats this morning after running two days.
Impressive for sure.
With that kind of real life data, it’s making me wonder if I even need 100AH. I probably run a trolling motor for 3-4 hours maximum per outing and it’s often to just steer when pulling cranks or to readjust while slipping the current or on a long drift.
I know nothing of the area, but do know that winterkill areas aren’t always “bad”. They can bounce back fast and better than ever before if anything survived.
If small and low profile is what you’re after, I’d watch for a used Honda Rancher 350 or even one of the Recon 250s. The Ranchers with the 400/420 are pretty snappy machines, but the cost goes up to get into the 400cc class.
The Kodiaks are nice too, but they seem to sit higher even in these smaller classes which may be an issue with your trailer situation
I bought a used Kodiak this year after watching for something used that wasn’t beat on.
I’d agree with BC that $1000 isn’t going to get you something reliable.
This thread is making me hungry for egg salad. Egg salad sandwiches washed down by a cold beer between fish while pulling cranks is a staple of summer in my boat.
I lost some brain cells watching that. There wasn’t a person in that video who wasn’t an idiot.
Price on just the trolling motor?
I’m probably going to make the jump too for my TM. My group 31 Deep Cycle batteries are tired.
I am fine going with ONE 24V battery vs 2-12’s as I keep a charged booster pack on board at all times plus have a dual purpose cranking battery on board that will stay AGM.
My Questions:
1. Is there any reason to install a new on-board lithium charger for x1 – 24V battery, or if I’m willing to just plug in a portable charger to the battery when needed won’t that be sufficent? One flip of a lever and I have access to my TM batteries without moving anything the way I have things currently set up.
2. With a 80# 24V trolling motor, what kind of AHs should I be looking for? I fish the river and want to be able to hold a spot to fish, but am not someone who sits spotlocked in heavy current for hours on end.
^Don’t forget the 18% Buyer’s Fee + Rochester’s inflated 8.125% sales tax.
I like a good online auction as much as anyone, but for every steal of a deal I’ve made…there are 10 other instances where things go beyond what they’re worth once the fees and hassle are factored in
If I wasn’t at football, baseball, or basketball…we were bombing around from island to island on the Chippewa River with flatbottoms severely overloaded with gear, people, once high school hit we just added more weight with beer. We’d fish all day knee deep in cold, clear river water. We had not a care in the world at that age other than sports, the river, and girls.
There are still 2 spots where a buddy and I will go throw on some waders (or just muck boots if the river is low enough) and go chase walleyes from last light until a few hours after sunset with nothing but headlamps. Yes, it’s legal as it’s border waters. Some of the biggest female eyes’ I’ve seen in my life were on those trips. They are not as easy to catch as one would think. I’d bet we catch 1/10 of the fish we see. It’s tough to carve out a time to meet up and do it, but we will be at it again here in a couple weeks for 1 or 2 nights depending on river flow.
Congrats to you and everyone else who has reached the retirement milestone. Go enjoy doing whatever you want to do every single day.
I’ve got a ways to go, but have 59 “circled” as the magic number and am planning everything possible around it
I do roughly the same thing. I like to hit mine on the end, then roll across on a paper towel before peeling them.
We have our own chickens and I set aside our blue eggs as that bird lays eggs with shells that are consistently thicker which makes them easier to peel quickly (larger pieces).
Do yourself a favor and don’t ever go back to the factory store-bought eggs.
^None of those are designed to be cast far, hence why they didn’t probably work.
The “Rocket Bobber” is the best for casting that I’ve found. The pro series weighted slip float from Thill is right with it but more sensitive to subtle bites or uplifting bites.
Certain lines have been drawn with technology and the harvesting of large game. It’s illegal to use 2 way radios in a way that helps harvest deer. I believe most states have laws on the books that forbid the use of drones while actively hunting large game. Yet for some reason many feel that fishing cannot possibly have lines drawn on technological assistance to harvest (or harvest and release) fish.
I don’t know what the “line” is for fishing. I don’t feel the current versions of FFS are something that need to be banned or strictly regulated. I DO feel that there has to be some kind of parameters at some point and planning for the future isn’t a bad idea. It’s not as if technology is just going to stop.
It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realize FFS is impacting muskie fishing negatively. Same goes for panfish on smaller lakes. So over time your average angler will be catching smaller and less fish thus impacting their enjoyment. Its so early that there has not been time to actually conduct long-term credible studies, but seeing and hearing countless stories about the negative impacts at least warrants a conversation.
Its obvious other technologies have impacted fishing, I don’t think theres a person here who would dispute that. I am not advocating for a blanket ban on FFS by any means, but the question is where do you draw the line? I don’t understand why people think we cant or shouldn’t even consider regulating it when other sports such as hunting have clearly demonstrated its possible.
Great post.
The “where to draw the line” needs to be established before technology runs well beyond that line. It’s not about what FFS does now, rather what technology will do moving forward. The technology for average anglers to decimate fish populations in multiple settings without a huge learning curve is not that far off. …and that’s coming from someone who isn’t supportive of some widespread ban on FFS in its current form. My concerns are for “tomorrow” not today and think proactive policies will have to be put in place at some point. I have very very little faith in common people to manage a public resource on their own free will when technology makes it so easy to exploit the resource.
My wife wanted to buy FFS for my birthday and I declined . Was honestly concerned I was going to catch less fish with it cause I’d be dicking around with it too much . The worst is the species – I’d be chasing a 8 lb drum on the river thinking it’s a 28 inch walleye . Ice is a different story .
I still like to argue I bet it’s 5 percent or less that actually use it to an advantage . I see hundreds of FFS poles on pool 4 … and they ain’t catching anymore than the next guy .
I agree that it’s everywhere and a majority of people either don’t have enough experience with it or aren’t using it in a way that significantly increases their success rates. With that said, I think the next generations of FFS will do way more of the interpreting, managing settings, and even turning to stay with pods of fish in a simplistic more user friendly way that’s basically automated.
What’s really crazy is that FFS is relatively “new” still. We are still talking about its initial generations. The “smart” or “AI” component isn’t even a factor yet. With today’s devices, you still have to interpret the relative size of the fish, guess at the species based on what you’re seeing, and react to its mood while having first-hand knowledge of the lure you are throwing as far as diving depth, fall rate if power corking/drop shotting, etc.
We aren’t THAT far off from a live imaging component that interprets all that information for you. Think “2.5# SMB, 71.4′ from the boat at a heading of 112.4 degrees” with an indicator on the map/imaging circling what it is on a seperate screen and maybe even a suggested lure. Mass produced and shared algorithms for suggested areas to go “scan” or check “live” on major lakes could easily be a factor too.
Fishing is going to be significantly different for future generations. I don’t even want to think about what fishing/catching will be when my children are my age. I am going to enjoy fishing my way for now with current levels of technology, but with the full understanding that what is a hobby of mine now may very well be of no interest to me in the future.
