I certainly don’t hate animals, but I lose my mind when a kid comes in the house with cat crap on their shoes and pants. I mean I hate it. We have a guy in town that feeds them all. No kidding you can smell his house over a block away. There’s cats in my yard, in the shed if the door gets left open and under my deck everyday. I choose to not have them, but somehow I still have to deal with them. And I also have plenty of mice around. Not a fan.

I might have to look into a really nice quiet pellet gun.

I argue with my Dad and my wife on this topic. Because you see someone doing something you’d never do, perhaps cause it’s risky, you decide they are idiots. If one of these surfer dudes had a young child with them in the water, and risking the life of someone who didn’t know better, then I’d probably agree. But otherwise they’re just crazy people doing something you wouldn’t do. And most all of us have been in that category atleast a few times in life. If you haven’t, maybe you should get out there and do something crazy once.

He told a story about how he would train heavily and ride miles and miles on a stationary bike every day. His Dr warned him that riding bikes so much would make him sterile. Well, then he had 12 kids.

RIP George.

Dad and us boys each had 2-3 of those Zebcos. I finally bought a spinning reel around 15-16 years old and Dad judged me up and down. He let me know he could cast twice as far and just how silly that reel was. My first day using it of course it had some pretty curly factory mono and I got one of the worst tangles. He caught multiple fish while I was trying to undo the spaghetti junction I’d created. He didn’t say anything but I could feel him watching and staring. I finally put the new rod n reel aside and went back to the Zebco. He mumbled something about me coming to my senses…..

How bout:

Full Limit – Empty Wallet
Call it the F.L.E.W.

The Gill Getter

The Other Woman

The Stomach Pumper

Sorry, I was taking my goldfish for a walk. Did you do the thing with the thingy yet?

Thanks Dave!!!

At the game tonight with my boys. Dang that was an awesome first 4:29!!! Sucked watching Rossi limp off the ice. Guy was definitely in pain.

Dutchboy wrote:

Steroids fixed Ortiz.

That and maybe staying away from Tom Kelly.

For sure it was over a year old. If there was anything left to identify which buck it was then I could be certain. I know I didn’t get that spot covered well last year, but years before I trampled it pretty well.. I’m no expert. But if that antler was in the right spot for the right squirrel he had 12-13 months to chew.
All I do know is a gotta do a better job finding them fresh.

Yeah, I wasn’t a fan of cutting. And I have friends that would crack them open with hammers. Literally might have turned $500+ gems into gravel. I’ve always thought of the larger ones that didn’t reveal much like a pull tab or a scratch off lottery ticket. Before you cut it, it could be anything! And someone with money might pay for the chance that it’s awesome. But once it’s cut, it might just be quartz and another rock for along the house.

Very nice finds! 2 pounders are rare.

Big agates left in the raw state are usually more valuable then polished. Maybe they’d want to see what they could get for them first…. Either way, congrats to them.

I love agates and personally enjoy them unpolished. Just washed with some mineral oil to keep them wet looking.

To all those who’ve kicked the tobacco habits, my hat is off to you and I thank you.

My Dad has smoked since he was about 15. He’s 68 now. It’s lead to many health issues for him, and they’re only getting worse. I’ve never smoked, instead I hated smoking, especially his, more than most things on this earth. It has been a gigantic barrier between he and I since I was very young. I started not asking him to do things with me, fishing, hunting, golfing, hiking….because I hated being around the cigarettes. We’ve missed out on 40 years of bonding because of it. I know I could’ve just gotten used to it or brushed it aside to enjoy my Dad’s company, but it’s just not possible for me. I’ve always felt like the cigarettes were his best friend and he would choose them over us kids. Every time. It’s beyond personal for me. I’ve watched many close friends and relatives quit, but not Dad.
I’m spilling these feelings for anyone else who is looking for a reason to quit. The money you save would be good, but the relationships you’d save could be priceless.
I would honestly go back in time and give my right arm for my Dad to quit when I was young if granted that opportunity.

There are actual current plans to reintroduce Grizzlies to the Northern Cascades in Washington State very soon. There’s also been talks of the Rockies in Co but no plans.
I had heard about this a few times and a quick search shows many articles and sources.

mnfishhunt wrote:

What would one call this?

That there is a bearded Henley Mulvaney.
Most recently known as the Bud Light spokesperson…..

Bearcat89 wrote:

Call Joe secugra, last I talked with him he bought a 2nd place on Mary and was renting it as a vrbo if I remember correctly. Helps when your rental guy is one hell of a fisherman. I bet the rental comes with good fishing tips.

I second this. He sent me the listing and it looks really nice.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1186562352562257391

I grill most all winter also. Never sits unused for very long. Burgers and brats are the usual. Occasionally steaks or pork chops.

April 1st. For real. No fools.

Thanks @slowpoke! That’s what I was hoping to hear.

Mike Schulz wrote:

hey Pop!! was in your area today for a bit… stopped at Double R for a couple

Haha. I was probably at All Stars having some myself.

I have 2 Eskimo Wide Ones. 1 newer and 1 older. They have lots of space inside. It takes proper placement, but enough for two holes, buddy heater, and flasher. Usually I bring a kid or two with and one can have they’re own house. But if I was planning on being solo more often I would look at the 2 man houses. You can’t beat that extra space. You could always get a receiver hitch cargo rack and you then wouldn’t have to get the house lifted very far.

I’ve been using a Milwaukee with Clam plate and 8″ Laser combo all year, every year for 8 years now. I bolted it on day one and leave it there all year.The chuck has never loosened and the trigger works perfect. One set of new blades and maybe I’ll sharpen them for next year. I guess put me in the IDIOT/CHEAPSKATE category….
I drill more holes than most people I know every time out until I land on fish. This combo outperforms any gas auger I’ve ever had and is better, faster, and lasts longer per battery than either of the Strike masters currently available. Yes, I use them when fishing with friends. If I had to get a new auger tomorrow, I’d get the same setup I currently have. To each their own. I don’t consider anyone using a drill, SM, Eskimo, Ion, Swedish spoon, Earthquake, gas, propane, solar, or hand chisel an idiot……

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Lets see some antlers guys.

You’re killing it!!

I went for a walk in our woods today. We have a good 2-4 inches of snow yet in most of the wooded area. But somehow I managed to find 3 sheds. All 3 are from last year. Still really cool to find, but I have no idea how I missed them before. I walk these spots regularly.

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Randy, even if you had some help, you’ve proved to many that a son (or daughter) can sacrifice their time and basically their life to care for a loved one. That’s a gift I hope to be able to give someday as well. None of us look forward to those end times, but you can be proud for the rest of your life knowing you stepped up and did your best for them.
Your parents souls and all your family will be in my families prayers.

Mike Zenzen wrote:

My local bait shop in Sauk Centre has one on its wall and has been there forever.

What about asking Denny Fletcher if you can borrow it. To make a copy. If it’s a big one, then ask the guys up at Kramer lumber (formerly Steiner’s) if they could print you a copy from their house plan printer.
Worth a shot.

FinnyDinDin wrote:

Next question, do I need an extension? Just messin.

I think that question is actually pretty valid!
If you’re drilling inside a house, I’m pretty confident you might need one. Otherwise direct on ice it’s getting close.

I was out last Thursday and helped two different guys that couldn’t get through inside their wheelhouses. And it’s been nothing but cold since then.

If nobody reaches out, I’d really think the General Store in Osakis could help you out.

Settings? As in low or high? I use my drill on low.
Good luck with the Makita. Have you used it already? I use Makita for work. Got a pile of drill, saws, nibblers….. And a hundred batteries. Anyhow, the drills and batteries did not perform well with an auger. I was getting 5 to maybe 10 holes tops with a 5.0 battery. I talked to a couple Makita reps about this and they explained that they have experienced the same issues. It’s the star technology and the chips in the tool and battery that didn’t work well with drilling ice. They gave way more details, but after that, all 3 guys told me to buy a Milwaukee.