Ya I just don’t get the blowing them up. Like Mike said. They were on trailers. Tow em out of there and sell them on the DNR auction. But really does any of this even matter. All the stands on public land will soon be the tribe’s problem when its all turned over in a few years. Kinda joking but not really.
Pretty sure the new linder show did a episode recently with jermey smith targeting muskies. Not sure what exact stretch but they said it was close to the office which is in Brainard.
I prefer the size 30. Mainly for the quicker line pickup/bigger spool. Some techniques it won’t matter but definitely noticeable. Cause of this I’ve switched most of my summer reels for a higher gear ratio. 6.2-1 vs the president 5.2-1. Still good of ice fishing though.
Bead between weight and swivel is exactly what I do too. Also adds a buffer between weight and knot so your weight isn’t constantly rubbing on your knot.
Depending on minnow size. I rig red tails a lot. I use a #1 to a 1/0 size octopus hook through the nose.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Red Eye wrote:</div>
Thanks. I suck at fancy wraps so I try to do something different with the cork.What are you using for a rod wrapping jig? Your rod wrapper is what makes doing fancy wraps easy. At least the one I designed and built does. Sorry I can’t find a good picture to load of the wrapper.
I made my hand wrapper myself. Its cheap and junky but it works for what I do.
Great looking handles Red Eye.
Thanks. I suck at fancy wraps so I try to do something different with the cork.
I build all my rods with a palm swell seat also. Either by Areo or others that are the same or similar. I really like them with the soft touch finish. And I hate exposed threads on the reel seat. This is the way my handles look finished and most people I build for choose this also.
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Was on rainy Friday and Saturday morning also. I only had one problem on the river. I was slowly dragging a jig up steam. I moved to the left around a guy that appeared to be spot locked. Then he moved left. I went more left. Then he came more. He looked right at me and knew what he was doing. After the forth time going left I just kept my line and turned my back to him. Half expecting him to hit me. Not really sure how close he got before he got the hint but had to be within 3ft.
I agree Ron great meeting you both as well.
Nothing like the comradery around a camp fire.
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What a great offer Ron. Thanks again. I got someone to get the boat out for me and I made it home. Truck goes forward ok but doesn’t like revers, turns or 4×4. That sounds cheap I’m sure.
Anyway. I fished most of the day yesterday and 1.5hrs today. Boated 67 total 12ish over 20” with the 4 biggest being 23, 23.5, 25 and 29” (my new PB).
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I’ve had my own mechanical problems this morning. Went to pull truck out of access and heard big clunk. I got it out but trany or transfer case aint happy. Then get out fishing and i lose power to both graphs. No sonar no gps. But I have caught 32 with 23.5 being the biggest. Will have to find someone to pull the boat out tomorrow cause I’m scared to back down the ramp again.Bearcat im at birchdale. If you want u and the boy could jump in with me this afternoon/evening.
I appreciate the offer. We are down by frontier. I tied my boat off last night and left it, buddy picked us up on the road. We drove and parked on the side of 11 and got permission to cut through a yard back to my boat. He then pulled us out and we have been doing great just anchored and pitching jigs. I can pull your boat out when we get back if need be. Again thank you for the offer.
Thanks. I’ll let you know. U camping at birchdale? Maybe have to get together for a brew later
I’ve had my own mechanical problems this morning. Went to pull truck out of access and heard big clunk. I got it out but trany or transfer case aint happy. Then get out fishing and i lose power to both graphs. No sonar no gps. But I have caught 32 with 23.5 being the biggest. Will have to find someone to pull the boat out tomorrow cause I’m scared to back down the ramp again.
Bearcat im at birchdale. If you want u and the boy could jump in with me this afternoon/evening.
Will be leaving home in a minute or two. Quick stop in Blackduck for minnows then on to Birchdale. Got a report from buddy yesterday. They had 171 on the clicker for 2 guys and a kid. Can’t resist. Fish today, sleep in bed of my truck somewhere tonight and fish tomorrow then home.
Well here’s how it went. We decided to skip another stop and did not stop at the duty free shop. Three of us brought 3 cases of beer and a 1.75 bottle of whiskey from home. Got to the boarder agent asked what we had. We were honest. He gave us exemption on the extra whiskey but not on the extra case. Charged me $8ish or so dollars that I had to go inside and pay for. But dummy me handed him a $20 bill and got Canadian money back. So as of right now I guess that extra case cost me $20 extra until I use up the Loonies.
And he did ask if they were 24 can cases.
Thanks guys.
There will be 4 of on this trip. Crossing into Ontario and staying in Ontario.
So to clarify I thought you could only bring one liter OR one case of beer? But what I’m reading you can bring one of each?
And also I didn’t realize you could bring more and just had to declare it and pay duty.
Thanks again.
Location?
I run a 1825 pro guide. Would love a 20 footer. But it would be triple the cost of my current boat. I would definitely like to see a 20 footer at $40k. About the only thing I really lack in the pro guide is actually dry storage. Have to keep extra clothes or rain suits in dry bags. And room for a few more 7’+ rods.
Went to college in Rochester early 2000’s. Worked at gander mountain for a bit. There was a story of a young guy hitting a very large rack buck right on 52 in town. Game warden showed up asked if he wanted the deer. He said yes. Warden cut the head off, took the head/rack and let the kid keep the rest.
I’ve used the top and bottom 1/3 of plastic 55gal barrels as water tanks. Doesn’t get much cheaper. Here’s a fisher at a bear bait with a water tank.
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Last summer the state trappers were called to 3 farms around my place. They took 15 wolves out in a 8 mile stretch. And didn’t take em all. Seems like to many to me. And that’s only the onesie that I know of.
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Can’t do anything about the wolves until the feds remove them from the endangered species list AND a judge does not overturn it (which has now happened twice).
Sorry but this is a laughable statement. There’s plenty that can be done. And it happens every day in northern cattle country.
The first time there was a wolf hunt in Minnesota I am pretty sure hunters filled their quota and the season was shut down before the trapping season ever began. The second hunt was shut down by a judge in the middle of the season and there was no compensation for those that bought and paid for a tag that they could no longer use.
F the wolves and F the people that protect them.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Red Eye wrote:</div>
I get the point of it but it should not override my settings.I guess I am going to be that guy here, so sorry. What if the amber alert was about your daughter or grand daughter. Wouldn’t you want the message to get out no matter if you screwed up someone’s hunt. I do understand why it would upset someone, but in the big picture I guess I think its a good thing.
I’m not saying the notification should not be used. I think it is a great thing. But I can still fell the vibration in my pocket when my phone is set to silent. And as far as the notification that day. It was from the south metro if I remember right and I was in northern MN.
Curious why is retrieving a red squirrel a no-no for a hunting dog.
Didn’t get the one you are talking about but got an amber alert last fall about 9am while I was sitting in a tree bow hunting. Started scrambling digging through layers trying to shut it off. Thankfully there wasn’t a buck standing in front of me.
I get the point of it but it should not override my settings.
Yep looks like you’re right on the weight. I misread.
Yep they are pretty much top of the line canoes. This model only weighs 49lbs. But it retails for over $3500. Im to afraid to use it otherwise Id be keeping it myself.
Dave I sent you a message.
Bought it on auction. No current registration. Have bill of sale in hand.
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My opinion it should be illegal to release a rough fish.
Just tear it down and go to you local parts store, they will have what you need most likely.
I’m sure they will but I work in town today. My “local” parts store is 20 miles away tomorrow. Hence the reason to have them before I tear it down. Gonna try calling shorelandr today.
Careful with moving in before closing. Buddy and his wife did that. Boat and fishing gear were in the shed before they closed. Shed was robbed. Batteries, trolling motors several st croix and loomis rods, graphs and all his tackle. Home owners wouldn’t cover a dime cause it wasn’t technically theirs yet.
