Ideas? Go to Amazon and click on the link to “Black Friday Deals” or type Christmas “Gift Ideas” in the search bar. Pages and Pages of “Stuff” you might not think of. Stuff I don’t need but want – LOL !
-J.
Guess I’ll be calling them Southland Tackle from now on…..
-J. 
Tried Chiro, back injections, decompressions and PT?
Don’t want to be a smart azz, but you have back problems, not a truck problem. There are many good threads here on IDO. Search “Back Pain” in the search box. few of the top search results here. Many more if you want to dig.
Big take aways from IDO’ers and personal experience. Lose weight, quit smoking, exercise, new shoes, new bed mattress for starters.
Nothing worse than back pain. Know it well !
-J.
http://www.in-depthoutdoors.com/community/forums/topic/ftlgeneral_1282516/
http://www.in-depthoutdoors.com/community/forums/topic/ftlgeneral_476974/
http://www.in-depthoutdoors.com/community/forums/topic/back-surgery/
http://www.in-depthoutdoors.com/community/forums/topic/ftlgeneral_866913/
Pretty sure the “RELATED: Upper Red Lake walleye limit stays at 4 fish this winter” was a link to another story in the article. The 18-20 reg is Mille Lacs regs.
Here are the Red Lake Regs:
News release: Minnesota DNR retains 4 walleye limit on Upper Red Lake for winter season
November 13, 2024
Due to excellent results in the fall netting assessment of walleye on Upper Red Lake, the winter season walleye limit on Upper Red will continue to be a four fish possession limit, with only one walleye longer than 17 inches allowed.
“Our fall assessment placed us in a surplus condition, which allows us to set a more liberal target harvest,” said Brad Parsons, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources fisheries section manager. “The state waters of Upper Red Lake have a high number of spawning aged female walleye. We’re also seeing abundant numbers of young walleye, which bodes well for the future.”
The fall gill net catch on state of Minnesota waters was 41.5 walleye per net. Net catches have been in this range for the past several years. Netting results showed the lake is full of young fish, with half the catch shorter than 14 inches. There were also good numbers of fish in the 17- to 20-inch range.
Walleye management on Red Lake is a collaborative effort between the Red Lake Nation and the Minnesota DNR, governed by a joint harvest plan agreed upon by the Red Lakes Fisheries Technical Committee. The Upper Red Lake Citizen Advisory Committee reviews walleye harvest totals, regulation options and provides recommendations for the state waters of Upper Red Lake.
Complete Upper Red Lake fishing regulations are available on the DNR website.
The best customer service is the one you never need. The one time I had to contact Lowrance I was happy with the results,
X2 on Lawrance. Never had a problem with any unit I have ever owned. (That’s going back to the late 80’s.)
-J. 
Was in the same spot as you last year. 20+ years old. Same issues as you. The old fireplace was pretty basic. On/Off switch and that was it. Replaced along with some needed brick work on the chimney. Very happy with new unit and all the options. Remote, adjustable flame, adjustable fan speed, timer and more. Absolutely no regrets!
Replacement was quicker than new install as the gas and power line are already in there.
Actually just fired it up last night for the first time this year!
-J
Congratulations Sharon and John! Cabin up north is a Minnesotan dream for sure. Let me know if you need help pulling that dock out of the lake!
-J.
Guys, please keep on topic. This is a good post with a lot of good, thought out replies.
I really don’t want to lock or delete this post!
Thank you!
-J.
Have you tried switching that bank over to the other battery to see if it does the same thing?
p.s. – My NOCO has been a great unit for the last 2 years.
-J.
Sorry for your loss, EPG. Looks like Fergie was a beautiful Mastif ? Big dogs are the best!
Rest in peace Ms Ferguson.
-J.
Great news, Sharon!
-J.
When one starts a business focused on a lake with changing conditions due to mother nature unfortunately it is a risk that they signed up for.
There are quite a few Ice House businesses and resorts that have been around long before there were any special regulations or “Global Warming”. This is perspective from someone who remembers when there were worries of a coming ice age on the news. Just sayin’.
-J.
Hope for the best!
-J.
Great new! Hope she back to normal soon.
-J.
Marker buoys are out! Docks at the public access probably out soon.
-J.
I can see them here in St Paul right now!
-J.
He certainly died a hero.
Flags are ordered to be at half staff today in his honor.
-J.
this update from Lakeland News:
Update: Voyageurs National Park has identified the ranger who died on Sunday as 55-year-old Kevin Grossheim of Kabetogama, MN.
“Kevin was much loved by all and always known to go above and beyond,” said Voyageurs National Park Superintendent Bob DeGross in a statement. “He will be greatly missed. Our hearts go out to his wife and their loved ones.”
I also saw a Kare11 TV news report that said he was a very experienced boater who may have been trapped under the boat when it capsized. His body was transported to the ME with many police/fire escorts.
-J.
Heart attack?
Or some other medical issue. This is what I am assuming. Also makes sense he would be wearing a PFD as it did not take long to find his body.
-J.
I am getting results up for you guys to check out. I’ll get all the photos up when I get them. Congrats to Joe Busch and John Nesse (buschman and john23) for taking down the Back to Back (2023 & 2024) wins and Big Fish Honors. They were humble scoring that fish at 30 3/4. Clearly scores as a 31 per the round up rule. A Hog Haul record and certainly the biggest pool 2 walleye I have personally ever seen!
It was an pleasure to chat fishing with The Griz after weigh in. A highlight of my year!
-J.
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Just a question about that razor that Jon recommended. Are the rotaries as close as shave as the foil ones?
Yes, it’s a close shave. And I have had a foil shaver too.
-J.
they’re gonna give me another one for my shoulder, and they don’t want them back.
Friend of mine uses it with his minnow cooler to keep the water cool. Good re-use item.
-J.
Youtube and search on how to use a bidet for men. Or first time bidet. Literally hundreds of vids out there.
Some are pretty dang funny too.
-J.
Get a cheap razor for Amazon.
Like this one. Has worked fine for the last couple of years.
-J.
Use this thread for the 2024 contest. Looking forward to seeing everyone Saturday. 
-J.
Been using one for 20+ years. It’s called a Shimano Curado Bantum on a St Croix 7.6 ft ML rod. 
-J.
