38 years old is almost half your life already

For sure upgrade those to a D.

Bearcat89 wrote:

Hmmm seems they have members who specialize guide trips on leech. Wonder if that’s a coincidence

Thats a solid point. Plus even if they some how concluded that FFS was having an impact im pretty sure garmin/hummbird could dump a ton of money into lobbying against any regs anyway.

Its nice they got a tour but its not like they will cough up that money. They want around $170k of donations to fund a study on FFS effects on muskies in leech lake. Which that money pushed into musky stocking would be way more valuable.

B-man wrote:

I wholeheartedly agree that you only live once…but a big ass payment in February if you’re already struggling to save money is truly a terrible idea.

The yolo was more of a joke im a big cash guy but whatever gets people in a boat im all for

They have just slapped their name on things honestly.

Ripjiggen wrote:

Any Dave Ramsey fans here? No ok just checking.

Always

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boone wrote:

Since this thread got derailed into whether or not one should or should not finance, it really depends on a lot of factors. I bought a new jet ski a few years ago before the interest rates more than doubled. The jet ski only cost about $13K but I went with a five-year loan at 2.5% APR. I could have sold some stock to get the $13K, but the stock had a dividend yield of about 3%. And I would have had to pay long-term capital gains tax. And would have missed out on any gains if the stock price went up. Pretty easy decision for me to finance.

Now at an interest rate of about 7% APR, it’s more difficult to make the numbers work.

After tax on the dividends your gain isnt really 3%.

YOLO

Monday looks wild

I have had enough smelt in my life to not have it again

It really depends on time of year. One of my favorites is later in the season on cold sunny days. Once that sun comes up it draws them to trails like none other. I think you said early season so im not great on that as i usually avoid it.

Theres aluminum kits out there too that might be worth checking into.

Less likely to hit your dog.

smallie83 wrote:

Typically 1800’s land surveys.

Most USFWS Waterfowl Production Areas were purchased with duck stamp dollars. Goal is usually waterfowl habitat with an emphasis on nesting. Goes against what a lot of minnesotans want for deer hunting, but deer isn’t the goal.

I bow hunt some wpas. They can hold piles of deer…

Had a scare recently too with this. Ended up being totally fine. Worth the money to get hooded sun shirts. I really like the simms ones when they are on sale. Plenty of other brands that are probably just as good though.

I would call yamaha to be sure you can.

Crossbow isnt bow hunting. All about the draw

That would have spooked me too. Never seen that one. We hunt the north shore area in superior national forest. The wolves are thick in that area. Heard from a local CO they seem to be moving west as the deer population is declining. Good news is grouse can at least get away from wolves

I have had good success with power pro for bass gear. Had a recent bad batch of 80lb for my musky reels and will never go back. Swapped to cortland master braid for the heavier setups.

crawdaddy wrote:

I especially for the dog, and always consider all safety aspects before and during a hunt. Walking a trail trying to hunt with a dog while the side by side parade goes on has no appeal to me.

Be on the look out for wolves as well. I know the area I hunt we heard them pretty much all day very close by.

I would never invite a “friend” that would break a rod and not have any remorse. Granted i only fish with one other guy really with musky rods that are pretty tough to break anyway.

John Rasmussen wrote:

Idk we might have a ruffled grouse if you drop your snow blower off in his driveway the first big snow storm in November that was broken from last year.

Just re read this title and I dont think there are any ruffled grouse in mn some ruffed grouse though

Great grouse hunting in MN. Never hunted that area but im sure you will find some birds.

Found a handful of roost trees but you couldnt pay me enough to get covered in ticks for a turkey. good luck to those that do!

Ive done it once its pretty fun. Only thing is have a place to dispose and have at it. Hate the guys that dump them at the launch to just rot.

Nice to have that peace of mind

tswoboda wrote:

No argument from me there

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Trolling is so boring though