WOW, You guys are hard on the hired help and sometimes deservedly so. I think it may help to keep in mind that Gander Mt. is a specialty store and knowledgeable staff are often hard to come by. We have had both good and bad experiences. Often, when I visit this store, I find that I am more knowledgeable than the person I am speaking to because I have researched this item on my own. As recently as last Thursday, I was in the Gander Mt., La Crosse, and received excellant service. Steve was very helpful.

To begin with, we’d like to thank Chris and all the members for the kind welcome. It was great to be out on the water but the company really was second to to none.

We also want to thank Chris for turning us on to this great site. Both of us enjoy reading the fishing reports, informative articles and the general disscussion banter. We’ve picked-up some new ideas along the way.

In response to Jacks post, this smallie was caught in the backwaters on pool 7 around 9:30am. I was using a dble bladed yellow/white spinner bait. I happened to cast out away from the bank and she hit it. One of the nicer smallies I have caught. We took a couple pictures and put her back in the water.

Thanks again to all for the welcome.
Cheryl (the better 1/2 of Fishnbelow)