Another vote for the Big Dipper brand skimmer. Tough as nails.

Wow!
Hope I don’t encounter anything like this. Sad state of affairs. Always two sides to every story but the fella talking with the news crew seemed genuine.
Perhaps body cams will be the next, common fishing/ice fishing, accessory.

Dave maze wrote:

I bet they would take a 20# if the valve was removed or the tank had a hole drilled into it.

Who is going to drill a hole in a tank that does NOT have the valve already removed?

I use the Active Target system from Lowrance. Similar cone angles. I regularly fish a spot that is only 5.5 to 6 foot deep. I do not experience any issues with driving fish away from the sonar signal. I am able to watch and identify between Bluegills, Crappies or Northerns within the cone.

I also have a Marcum LX-6 to use. The LX-6 is faster to set up and easier to hole hop with. I can pick everything up (display unit and transducer head) in one hand and move.

The Active Target (with a 9 inch display) is more bulky and heavier. It takes two hands to move, the display unit in one hand and the tripod/pole/transducer head in the other hand.

I still choose the Active Target most often, simply because it gives me more information and I believe my catch ratio is better when using the Active Target.
YMMV

Folks that are saying 10 feet, need to re-read that regulation. The regulation only applies to a shelter. Nothing about the minimum distance between anglers.

Randy Wieland wrote:

Its the 1/8″ “slap” when the string drives the nock into the on position.

Ravin nocks function in the same manner. It should NOT require an 1/8″ of movement. An 1/8″ of movement would be very concerning.

Five thousandths of an inch (.005) movement, is more than enough, to turn the nock on or off. All that is required is to make or break electrical contact with one contact.

The complaint with the Ravin nocks is that the fit is extremely tight, making movement inconsistent at best.

No experience with them but everything I read is good reports with Black Eagle Zombie Slayer or their next step down. (don’t recall what it’s called, a few dollars cheaper)
I shoot a Ravin @400fps with 400 grain bolts, their bolts are fine but nobody likes their lighted nocks.
I may start shooting the Black Eagle bolts paired with Fire Nock lighted nocks.

suzuki wrote:

1. Your gas mileage will decrease.

Not in my experience. Many claims that the topper actually increased their milage.

Bearcat89 wrote:

Who posts these signs ?

https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/wmas/index.html

Bearcat89 wrote:

According to land surveyor and onx and other land maps this sign is 80 plus yards in to private .

Most electronic and printed maps are not 100% accurate, That is one reason the state and other property owners will put up signage to physically mark the boundary. Even the official WMA maps put out by the DNR come with this disclaimer;
Boundary is approximate, please respect private property and obey boundary signs.

If you feel a mistake has been made, you may wish to file a report with the DNR.

ThunderLund78 wrote:

For areas where they’re thick, are they harder on newborn fawns than coyotes? I thought they were always more of a rodent eater.

Short answer; Although there have been questions about the impact of bobcats on game birds and deer,
no study anywhere in the United States, has concluded that bobcats are a limiting factor on populations of game animals. Study of the stomach contents, has shown such an insignificant amount of game animal (including turkey) matter, that the impact from Bobcats to these prey, is so small as to be immaterial.

Long answer found in this link:https://www.iowadnr.gov/Portals/idnr/uploads/wildlife/bobcats-of-iowa.pdf

Other than fur harvest or “trophy” mounts, there is absolutely no scientific based reason, to kill a Bobcat. Speculation on game animal population reduction due to Bobcat predication, has been proven to be purely rumors.

Reef W wrote:

What’s the average thickness of thieves? And are we talking african or european?

The phrase “thick as thieves” means to be very close friends and share secrets.

You would need to ask ISU22andy how this applies to bobcats.

isu22andy wrote:

Thick as theives in the western part of the state now .

Steven Krapfl wrote:

Area of sighting was northeast Iowa.

isu22andy wrote:

I killed two when I lived in Iowa . Thick as theives in the western part of the state now . Cool critters . Surprising how bad they stink. Only way I’d shoot another is if it was 30 plus pounds .

Before anyone gets a hankering to shoot one in Iowa;
(A) must have a fur harvesters license
(B) season does not open for a few more days (Nov 2nd opener)
(C) Northeast area of Iowa is a closed zone
(D) in the open zones for Bobcat, the season limit is 3 (not per day, for the entire season) in certain counties, within the counties open for hunting, only 1 bobcat per hunter, may be taken in that county

At a maximum of 3 bobcat per season,,,,,,,,,, I don’t think “Thick as thieves in the western part of the state now.” is a very accurate statement.

ganderpike wrote:

Ive had so many Shadow Raps break on me I emailed Rapala. Their response “they are designed for bass which have soft lips, not walleye.” *Im talking trebles here*.

Funny how they are sold in walleye aisles.

I’d love to send their response up the company management ladder just to see if anyone at all within the company, gives a rats behind.

I can’t tell you how old my Leech Lake knife is, but it is old enough to have been made by Don himself. Also can’t speak to the quality of later poduction knives. It does seem that not all the reviews are good.

Don did not use stainless steel, all his blades were high carbon steel. Are the current blades stainless or high carbon?

Bearcat89 wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>gimruis wrote:</div>
I have to imagine the vitals on a wild turkey are significantly smaller than they are on a deer. Plus I feel like turkeys are never standing still either. They’re always bobbing around like a chicken.

I’ve watched some wild head shots or neck shots on you tube that guys do, it has to be a perfect situation for that I’d think. I dont think I could lop a head off but then I’ve never tried. Lots of room for error.
Those broad heads have 3 or 4 inch blades and are wicked. Hate to be on the receiving side of that arrow.

Everything said is true. Yes much smaller kill zone. The turkey I shot didn’t give me a lot of options and/or time to think about it.
I was set up 30 yards inside the timber. I could see activity in the grass field, but shooting there was extremely limited by both the range and the dense vegetation. This turkey walked down the only path which put it, for a split second, in danger. One stride in and one stride out, of a very small shooting window. Looking back at it the next day, I was surprised at myself, that I had gotten an arrow thru. Tunnel vision I guess.
My shot placement was a little on the “late” side of the walking turkey, but it sure did the job. I would try a head shot on a strutting turkey, stopped, with head extended, by a quick “cluck”, (I’ll do that even with a gun)
I marked my actual arrow placement with a yellow star. I would have intended to be just in front of the leg but the arrow sliced thru the back muscle of the leg.

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pass0047 wrote:

Nice job. Thinking of getting the r5x. It on sale at scheels. How do you like it?

I’ve been very satisfied with it. I got a smoking deal from Fleet Farm when they were closing out on the R5X (discontinued model) I paid under a grand including tax.

Reef W wrote:

This is a thread about someone buying a new one and people have been recommending guns that are being produced? I’m sure people still shoot the ones they have though.

I don’t see where the OP mentions anything about only looking at new guns and would not purchase a nice used model.

John Rasmussen wrote:

So I know I want a Citori, but can’t justify the price with the amount of use it will get. I searched the archives here already, if I recall correctly someone was running a Tri Star on here. Also looked at CZ Redhead, Mossberg Int Reserve and the Savage/Stevens 555. Plan would be to chase some grouse, pheasants and occasional trap shooting. Anyone have input on these or something else I should look at.

Reef W wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>nord wrote:</div>
Doesn’t anyone use a Ruger OU anymore?

They stopped making them ~10 years ago

Your point being? There are a lot of firearm models, no longer in production, yet used on a regular basis.

I’ve been very happy with my SKB. It mostly sees usage shooting ducks.

The new law does not ban traffic cameras, but does require communities to provide data-driven proof that they are needed to increase traffic safety

Cedar Rapids’ annual report on traffic cameras notes that crashes on the Interstate 380 S-curve through downtown have decreased since the cameras were deployed there.

In the three years before the cameras were deployed, an average of 5.3 crashes per month were recorded on the S-curve. Since 2019, the average has been 2.8 crashes per month, according to city data.

I’m the exception,,,,,, and I know it. I’m 73 years old and have ridden motorcycles since I was 14. Probably won’t quit until I can’t handle the weight and or balance.
Yes I’ve had people not see me. Slammed the brakes on hard to avoid a full on collision. Ended up sliding under a truck once when the driver from the opposing traffic, came around a blind hairpin turn completely in my lane.

On the otherhand, I cringed when my 25 year old daughter bought a bike for herself. Her and her husband both got bikes and rode. One day they along with their young daughter were riding along, when a deer broadsided her husband who was in the lead. My daughter and granddaughter got to witness their husband/father sliding down the roadway.
They don’t ride anymore.
I still ride because I enjoy riding. I just hope my luck holds out as well.

Greenhorn wrote:

The trailer vendor said we must have “surged” while loading or braked hard while towing (so no warranty), but I can’t recall anything like that happening.

Braking would not have caused the bunk support to fold forward unless the boat also moved forward at the same time. Has the winch stand moved or bent?

Yes the supports could fold under too much weight OR too much forward resistance when loading the boat. Particularly if the boat is too heavy for said brackets.

Either circumstances point to a trailer not designed to hold the load upon it. This could mean a poorly designed trailer or a poor choice of trailer to boat combination.

I would talk with a factory rep from the trailer company about the suitability of the trailer for your boat and/or possible warranty coverage.

No advantage if there is one that has those options, already on a lot. In my experience it seems most options come in an “upgrade package” and are not available “stand alone”.

JoeMX1825 wrote:

I asked Amped and they said it doesn’t need to be on….I’m 99% sure I followed their wiring instructions correctly as everything else works fine…I’m no electrician, but having a Master on/off button kind of implies everything on the shuttle either gets power to it or it doesn’t right?

Watch the video again. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mate1JP1GuY&t=18s

The first thing shown is the charger connection. This connection goes from the battery directly to the charging port. It does NOT go thru the master switch.

Aerosol can of wasp spray.

When my 2 daughters reached driving age and were covered under my auto policy, there was no rate change at all. I have no idea what is the “norm”. I suspect this would be a topic where a quick google search would give you a broader base of input.

It doesn’t take a pike or muskie to drive a hook into one’s hand. Even a midsized bass can get that job done.
Barbless hooks are better for both the angler and the fish, it’s not rocket science.

gim wrote:

The more concerning issue is how someone was able to get a weapon into the rally given the high amount of security and screening every person goes through to attend. This is a serious breach of failed law enforcement.

MX1825 wrote:

ABC reported the shooter was outside secure area. Supposedly shooter was on a water tower.
This surprises me that the tower wasn’t secured.

glenn57 wrote:

they havent said anything like that on the national news yet???? watching it now!!!

A witness being interviewed just said “the sharpshooter shot the man in the water tower”.

Interpret that as you may.

In Aitkin, MN the price at the bait shop was $4.50 a dozen this spring.