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Holy Crap, What a game. My heart is still pounding. Serious talent in those young men. Gongrats

Very nice

Careful with that razor. Happy 2015

Funny in one way and spooky in another.

That was a ball buster Dave. Pun intended. Glad it wasn't worse. Could have been real scary. A buddies dog jumped out of the boat to shore and impaled herself on a beaver chewed branch. Almost killed her but lucky she pulled through. Just proves we always have to be aware. Keep the eyes and ears open guy's. Play safe. And good idea to take a first aid kit.

About 5 years ago on the beautiful Bow at the end of a long day in the fall and I was out of the water with boat on trailer, out of my waders and getting ready to leave the launch above Carseland Weir. There was only one boat left on the river and he was doing a last run or two of the bank coming down to the launch. For no particular reason I thought I would get out of the truck for one good stretch and look at a few risers. Thank God for that. Buddy in his boat started to have motor problems. I heard him trying to start it and could quickly tell it was not getting fuel and he was drifting to the weir and there was no boom. After hearing many failed starts I yelled to drop his anchor, which was too small and did not slow the drift, so I yelled to start rowing all be it was a big alum 19 ft boat and was not going well. I have never launched my boat so fast in my years on water and likely never will again. Had my 14 ft jon and 15hp short shaft, was there in no time and tried to tie off and used strong arm, (Not much time to tie a sopping wet rope securely.) Started pulling him back to the launch about 20 feet from the weir..Turns out it was his first time out in this boat he bought and it ran when he tested it before. No timing is good timing for motor problems. After that, both he and I launched from the first launch at base of the hill so you have options for safe exit if problems arise. He is also a very nice fellow, so thank goodness for final stretches and risers.

About 20 years ago also on Badger I parked my truck and camper on the dike peninsula and fished in my then 14 foot aluminum boat. action was pretty good and as late afternoon was approaching I looked behind me toward the launch after noticing the water getting rough from the building wind. I intended to spend another night, but as I saw conditions worsen I noticed all boats heading off the lake. By the time I trolled back near the camper I was the last boat on the water and winds picked up to about 50 k. I flew off the water when I noticed a funnel cloud forming and coming my way.The clouds opened up and wind went crazy. Didn't have time to pack up and get out so pulled the boat right up on shore and ran for the camper. It was so windy my camper and 3/4 ton were rocking like crazy. It was electric everywhere and touching down near by.Wind got to about 80k and so windy the rain was being seep through the windows and roof escape vent. It was quite the experience for most of the night. Next morning my boat was full of rain water, should have pulled the plug but wanted out of the weather. Just driving off the dike was a challenge. Even in 4 wd the truck and trailer would slide sideways on the washed out mud road. Thank god for 4x4 Also had a water funnel come up the Bow at me and my buddy Greg come straight at us and a guide with clients way down by the reserve. Water was spiraling 40 to 50 feet up the funnel. It was spooky. we didnt know where to go. The funnel hit a hard bend on the river and bounced up the bank and across a field. Don't screw with Mother Nature. I respect her very much.

Post a few, always nice to see some ties

As always, quite the artist Gary

Who do I talk to to see what is involved to become a sponsor and the costs involved. My wife and I are starting a business that may be appropriate as a sponsor. Paul

I can smell them from a fair distance. But if you dress like that they will see you from miles away. Lol

And the tie matches the cup. Tres Cool.

Merry Christmas, Happy Chanukah and a great and healthy 2015 with lots of fish.

Last couple days of work before a few days off. Chinese food here I come. Could eat it four days a week and beef the other days.

Bearing buddies help get longer life. You can grease them regularly.

For those of us who should be checking the trailer tires, lights and hitch over the winter, I saved a fortune at P A for tires and a new submersible light harness and light set.Can save on many items till the 28th.

Yes great presenters. Of course I work Saturdays.Brent Phil and Mike on streamers. Sounds like fun.

Very Nice, Thanks

I was thinking braided 30 lb from internet but the spool on line is too small. Will continue looking. Don't want to tie two together. Thanks for the feedback.

I do not recall so please tell me about how much backing should be on a reel for fishing chinook and chum salmon. It is a fairly large arbor reel but I have no line capacity info it. Thx

If so, Happy Birthday Diddy.

Don't know if you did. Just a guess. You have reason to be proud. Nice stuff.

Great stuff. A real treat.

Might be cause they were being sold commercially.