Which was the biggest brain twist?
1. Chargers not punting?
2. Not clocking the ball with 35 seconds left?
3. Not going for 2 after the 5 yard penalty?
Can anyone give one good reason why you wouldn’t attempt a 2 point conversion there (especially after the penalty). Is being down 4 better than being down 5?
I am surprised by the lack of support for our law enforcement. The guy was refusing to follow commands of law enforcement and could have avoided all this by just listening. I have read it many times here that people should just follow commands of law enforcement.
There are many circumstances in which their “commands” are unconstitutional. I will definitely follow a lawful order, but too many times what they are asking for is not lawful and all you need to to is watch any quality amendment auditors on YouTube and you will see just how often this really happens.
Don’t confuse this exercising of rights with support for law enforcement (or lack thereof).
I hear people say all he had to do was comply, but what about the other side? What was the rush to do a boat check on a business owner and an elderly couple on vacation? He clearly said, just give me minute and let’s get out of the wind and people to safety. Imagine you were hosting an elderly couple and they drove your $150k boat up on to the rocks and it’s blowing and you are trying to get them safe but also rescue your boat. Now you have some guys wanting to check for whistles and life vests.
100% is a power move…just my opinion
Just to be clear, nobody was fleeing…
I remembered this thread as a friend shared the FOIA bodycam footage of this incident with me recently.
I think they were both out of line, but it appears the Rangers went a bit overboard with the tasers and arrest. I’m still trying to figure out what the initial suspicion of a crime was? How were the Rangers making that a safer place in this instance?
EGO released a beast this year at 28″ and 2 12ah batteries and should handle anything MN winter can dish out.
bank account will take a big hit at over $2k though. 
You probably know this since you’ve been researching, but here are key requirements in MN:
70 ft max total length
Cannot operate in 7 county metro between the (weekday) hours of 6-9am and 4-7pm
First vehicle must have fifth wheel or kingpin type hitch to middle trailer
I would think most mainstream insurance would cover as long as all legal requirements are met.
I almost had to choke Mr Wilson out one morning on p4. The guys a real d bag. Never knew anything about him before he wanted to push me off a spot and talk crap because he was tournament fishing and I was in his spot. F that guy.
It says a lot that he asked another angler not to fish in “his” area so that he had a better chance to win, and then also having his co-angler not even fishing, only netting. Maybe that’s a common thing, I have no idea, but if I was a CO, I think I’d get a bit upset by being asked not to fish.
Here’s a good one we found on the Croix this past weekend! 37″
Here’s the final installment of the trip. Yes it was all frogs we used. Late summer, frogs is the bait of choice. In the spring, Goldeye is #1, the river is FULL of them and the main reason the fish flourish up there.
Going on to say that it would be a low percentage of people that would buy one.
Soooo much wrong with that statement!and an additional $25? give me a break.
You can’t even get a few energy drinks and a hot sandwich for that at your local pump and munch. Low percentage my tushie. LOL 
2 lines fishing is a polarizing topic?
If the MNDNR opposes it, then by default it is polarizing for sure. My best guess is that around 70% of anglers in MN would support 2 lines and even higher with some other things attached to it.
Too many topics in MN fishing always reverts back to “how will it effect walleye” and for sure MN-FISH has walleye tunnel vision as well. Walleye should be weighted, I get that. It’s the most popular fish in the State, but we shouldn’t rule out things only based on how walleye anglers feel.
Fun fact: An internal survey was taken with the MNDNR fisheries biologists and nearly 60% of them agreed that 2 lines would be fine and came down to mostly to a regional thing with the Northern regions (walleye country) mostly not in favor or undecided.
John, I do agree with what you are saying and I also agree that anglers need a voice in the legislature. I’m sure not here to bash a group, especially one that could potentially really help with the things I love. As MN Anglers our group voice is much more powerful than our singular ones, no doubt about it. It just feels like they have put together a group of names and hope to get things done just by that alone (well and $ of course).
I would really like to see the group have elections for board members and also town hall type meetings for their members to whittle down the important issues for MN Fishing, even if could be controversial.
I do remember bluntly asking them about a few hot button issues and was told point blank that they would not be addressing polarizing topics.
I just did a little math. Their fundraiser should easily bring $35k and as much as $70k or more.
Darren that a great video. Is that bite just a certain time of the year or are they always stacked in there by the dam ?
Thanks! Mostly it’s all season, but definitely better in late May/Early June and Late August/ Early September.
Here’s Day 2
well 95% of the problem here is that nobody has the same boat and same trailer and same tow vehicle. It’s all variables. Rollers, bunks, pontoons, jets, trucks, cars, suvs. There’s a best practice for each scenario but none the same.
Unless I want to put on hip boots every time, it’s nearly impossible to not give my boat a little throttle assisted “nudge”.
Hey EPG. Take a listen. Not only are they not in favor of 2 lines, they are LOBBYING against it. August 27 Podcast FFWD to the 25:00 mark http://www.mybobcountry.com/reel-talk-outdoors/
and I quote
“the 2 line thing that was recently passed was not for multispecies, it was only for catfish and bottom fishing, and nothing else….and now we have all this controversy…..and do you REALLY, I’m mean REALLY think you can handle 2 lines”
I literally laughed out loud listening to that podcast because it was so comical. And these are your guys running MN-FISH
I completely agree with the corporate vision on this. They are 100% moving in a direction of what is good for the business side of fishing (and those that run them) and yes that trickles down to all of as well, but don’t let anyone fool you, there is a LOT of $ changing hands and as bad as our tax system is, you probably are still getting more bang for your buck through state agencies and the MNDNR than some lobbying group…and that’s not saying much.
I feel like I’m opening a vein here but…
Go to the 25:00 mark and just start listening. Sorry Tom, but you are just out of touch with the anglers in MN. First of all, the law wasn’t changed for CATFISH only, that is just plain false. Secondly, MN is on the only state in the country that you can’t fish more than 1 line. You guys that are against this are just in a bubble. Just boils my blood.
Also, just because it’s legal doesn’t mean you have to do it, keep fishing the way you want to.
There’s more to MN Fishing than walleyes…
Yeah we got into some decent cats this past weekend:
It’s not just Lund it’s most aluminum boats. The paint on my Kingfisher is terrible. Even bumping the rubber on the docks lightly will scratch it.
Perhaps you are one of the old timers that want to continue to see a traditional season with larger bag limits and if so I apologize and no offense towards you…
but if anyone wants to see any progress and/or changes to the confusing regs and bag limits on the border waters then they need to speak up and also attend in person if possible otherwise those with time on their hands that fear change will have the floor and dominate the discussion.
Not saying that is good or bad, but a healthy debate with opinions from both sides would be appreciated I’m sure.
Regardless, nothing will change if they don’t get any feedback. Tell them how you feel.
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The Coast Guard is committed to facilitating safe and efficient navigation for mariners and will continue to monitor the river as the situation develops.
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Respectfully,
LCDR Meilyn Quitiquit
CG-NAV-1
2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, DC 20593
Have you guys considered using the FishDonkey app for this? I think it works great, especially for those doing the admin work.
Just a friendly suggestion.
I bought a pair of WavePros for my boat this year. My console sits more forward than most boats so the ride is a bit rougher. The shocks made the ride much better and a huge improvement, but OMG the $$$
Skeletool CX
I bet if you talk to the guys over at Norsk, they would get you set up with the right batteries to optimize performance. Personally, I think it’s nice to have a 12V batteries since so many things run on 12v, you can utilize the batteries to run or charge things or even as a backup cranking. Also if one goes bad you can save quite a bit by replacing just one of the three 12v vs replacing the one 36v.
Also this scares me-
Sec. 17. [624.7137] PURCHASE OR TRANSFER OF MORE THAN ONE FIREARM
PER 30 DAYS PROHIBITED.
Subdivision 1. Gross misdemeanor. (a) A person who purchases or accepts the transfer
of more than one firearm within a 30-day period is guilty of a gross misdemeanor.
I cannot find anything about this 1 in 30 policy going into effect. Where did you find it?
Can play this game all day. What if shots weren’t fired and the guy T-bones one of your family members at the next intersection? If you drag an officer with your car, prepare for some hot lead flying your way.
Last night soaking cutbait first time this year, new spot, once again another juvey flatty mixed in w some nice channels.
My hunt continues.
If you keep fishing between St Anthony Falls and Coon Rapids Dam, you are doomed to only catching small flatheads. Move down to Pool 2, St Croix, or Minnesota River