The Ice 45 and maps chip are SOLD pending pickup. All that are lefy are the augers and Humminbird 688, no chip.

Update, the Humminbird is a 688 ci hd with Lakemaster v 3 sd card.

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Still have the two augers and two Humminbirds to sell … make me an offer? The KDrill has a 6″ extension …

I’d recommend not asking a fishing forum to help you choose a furnace. Even if you get lucky enough to find somebody bright enough to give you some good furnace advice, you’ll never be able to separate the good advice from the bad. Rather, I’d suggest you find a good furnace repair/installation company that you feel comfortable with and have them provide you with advice. There are plenty good companies around and you can always get multiple estimates to make sure the ones you get are being fair.

I dunno why my real name come up in posts … it shows as Old and In the Way in other areas … and that is the name of the band.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_%26_In_the_Way

Looked in the mirror … and saw that I was Old and In the Way. Also the name of a great band from the ’70’s.

Personally, I would leave the chain on until I learned how it does at various launches. I’ve had both styles and even with bunks you can find a launch or two that is steep enough to allow the boat to slide as you back in. It only takes a few seconds to hop out and undo the chain once ready to back into the water … and after you do it a few times you will figure it out. Also, I found on some launches it was tough to get the boat off the bunks and end up spraying the bunks with silicon spray which lets the boat slide easier. They also make bunk pads made out of recycled milk jugs that make it easier to get off and on the bunks. I recently replaced my bunks with roller bunks … the old back doesn’t enjoy pulling the boat up onto dry bunks anymore. Good luck with the new boat/trailer.

Zups Resort is a very cool experience … go to Crane Lake, get on a launch then onto an island where a bus takes you 4 wheeling across a portage to another launch that takes you to the resort on an island at Lac LaCroix. Indian guides are there to put you on fish … trophy or just eaters. Walleyes, SMB, crappies, pike and Lake Trout. I haven’t been there for a couple decades, but it was the trip of a lifetime that I did 4 or five times and never regretted it. Accomodeations are not plush, just kinda old-style fish camp, but plenty of good food and friendly folks that know what you are there for … catch fish!

zupsresort.com

When I went from Tundra to Tacoma it was primarily because the Tundra was a rust-bucket, even though it was “rustproofed” when new and 10 years later underwent a recall where the chassis was again rustproofed. It went through two sets of brake lines and various other rust-related replacements (parking brake system, etc) even though it only had under 60k miles on it when I got rid of it. I thought maybe Toyota learned their lesson on rust, but found the Tacoma pretty much the same, although I got rid of it with less than 30k on it. It, too, was rustproofed upon purchase and underwent a 2021 recall rustproofing procedure where they injected the chassis with some kind of rustproofing chemical. BTW, the Tundra would do 21 mpg at very best whereas the Tacoma could squeeze out 25-28 when it really wanted to. Plus, the newer Tacomas are almost the same size as the original Tundras … maybe a few inches more narrow.

I went from a 2000 Tundra V8 to a 2014 6cyl Tacoma Sport a while back. Most of my towing was either a small utility trailer or a 17.7 ft lund. Each handled the loads well, however I felt a bit more secure pulling the load with the Tundra. I think it was likely due to the V8 power and the 4 speed auto transmission that would rarely downshift while hauling stuff, whereas the Tacoma’s 5 speed would shift quite often between 4 and 5. The manual for the Tacoma said when hauling with to put it in 4th (override overdrive), which would eliminate the constant shifting, but seemed like a waste of gas to me so I usually left it in D to use overdrive. Towing capacity of the Tacoma would be plenty for your boat … dunno about the wheelhouse, but probably.

So, up near the BWCA we have a small trout lake that we can hike to. It’s a mile or so hike through dense woods and some hills … and not often visited. I used to go back on occasion to toss dry flies to the brookies that are stocked there. A very nice place to get away from it all. One spring I was back there wading and casting, catching the occasional 10 incher … nothing much larger, just there for fun. I rarely have anybody else on the lake, but this day a half-dozen college-age folks hiked in. I was surprised to see them. They kinda wrecked the serenity, but I had been there for a while and was getting ready to hike back out. I was still casting though not paying much attention anymore. There was a sudden “ker-sploosh!” down by the shoreline. I immediately figured it was a rock thrown by one of the other group. Pissed me off because it was in the vicinity of my last cast. After a moment or two of indignation, I started to reel in. And then felt the tug on the end of the line. Again, not sure what to think, I figured a weed. Nope … the “weed” soon went ballistic and was running down shore right in front of the group of kids. I realized it was a huge trout, running and jumping down the shoreline. I couldn’t do much to control it as my leader was in the 1 to 2 lb range, so I only kept light pressure on it while it ran. And ran. The kids saw what was happening and all started to cheer … which changed my mind about them. The trout pretty much spooled me when I added pressure, and felt the TING of the leader popping. We didn’t get a good look at it, other than when it jumped. But it left a lasting impression and made me think twice about using such light leaders on that lake again.

“nobody over the age of 65 should be allowed to be an elected official”

Not sure I agree … regardless, my “unpopular opinion” here is that younger generations (i.e. Gen Z and Millennials) don’t seem to know a heck of a lot but like to put on a front as if they do – and smile when they do it. They are way too eager to turn their backs on the experience and knowledge of previous generations and way too quick to adopt anything that is labelled NEW. Way to toss the world into chaos guys!

Wheelhouses are an incredible nuisance and should be banned!

Here in Itasca Co., Homestead credits down, valuation up and as a result taxes jumped. Sux.

smaller lakes are iced over and larger ones are rimmed … glare ice. Most reports are of folks ice skating at this point.

Oh, I forgot to mention … my sled went 10 mph faster when I wore this jacket! It’s THAT cool …

Jump the border and head to Nipigon.

If you have a gas shut-off, turn it off and run it till it dies out.

Check to make sure the hoses are empty.

When you factor in the available rebates for a smart thermostat such as Nest you gotta believe that the state and utilities consider them an energy-saving asset … plus the overall cost of the thermostat drops significantly. I see no reason not to get one unless you are dedicated to analog stuff for the sake of simplicity … but since you are using an online forum I’d guess that’s not the case.

Dip dried fillets in flour, shake off excess flour, dip in egg wash, coat with panko, fry in medium high canola or peanut oil till golden. If you want you can prep the fillets (coating, etc) and let them sit in fridge for a bit which helps the coating firm up, then fry.

You can do the same as above with Potato Buds instead of Panko, for a different flavor.

Not trail cam, but we shot these this past week. He’s gonna be a fine bull …

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thanks … it seems to happen every year. Occasionally we get to see them in “person”, too. Quite a special place …

North of Ely last month …

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Can’t go wrong with a pair from Orvis!

It all depends on who is looking at it. I recently sold my 21 year old 70 hp Evinrude to the first guy who looked at it and there was no hesitation or questions regarding the engine. I had 20 or so express interest in the rig and only one of those mentioned any hesitation regarding the engine brand/parts, etc. You may find a few concerned but most buyers now are eager to find a good boat/motor and don’t look much beyond the initial purchase.

One of my favorites in that area … plenty of nice walleyes in there but you usually have to work for them. Lots of rocks and boulders so bring plenty of jigs.

I’ve stayed at Big Lake Lodge many times (years ago) and always enjoyed our stay. Few campsites on the lake also. We liked it up there so much we ended up buying property just down the road.

Where to look for a reliable financial advisor? Ask people you personally know to be financially stable who they use. Or if you work for a company, ask the CFO if he/she has any recommendations. I worked with a few younger advisors when I was younger, and I think I simply added to their portfolio rather than them adding to mine. Finding somebody you can trust might mean asking somebody you trust who they use or can recommend.

We go to the advisor affiliated with our bank and are very pleased to have them. I was able to retire early thanks to their advise and service. If you have a few accounts with a bank, see what/who they have to offer.

I had a 1999 330 panther … was a great sled for fishing and trails … very reliable. If it’s in good shape, go for it!

Out of the box our Sony Bravia had poor voice quality and I was disappointed until I found the sound adjustments which allowed quite a range of adjustments beyond bass/treble. I was able to find a good adjustment that pushed the voice audio above the background (effects, music etc). Even if you go with a sound bar, I suggest going through all the sound adjustments and you’ll likely find improvement.