What a mess. I hope that water receded over night. As long as everyone is safe the rest can be replaced. Good luck Sheldon.

I think we are going to open on Winnie this year. Normally fish there the 3rd week of season but with the water temps so far advanced I think it should be good.

Orioles just showed up here this morning. Have not seen any hummers yet. I might try to fill the Humming Bird feeders and put out some jelly in the morning. See how long before Yogi finds them on the deck.

Terrible picture but pvc ceiling mount. 4 mounting feet, 4 elbows, 1 piece of pipe, can of glue and about 20 minutes to build. I have each one hold 15 rods.

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That is a great video with many good points.

I grew up in the era, like Jimmy Jones, where we learned to fish first. Back in the day I remember when the ole Green Box flasher came out. OMG the controversy that thing caused back in the day. Not to mention it was priced out of reach for many people. Eventually I was able to get a used one to put on the ole John Boat with the suction cup that came with it.

Back then we only fished a handful of lakes. Now I could see the water depth. But what I found was I was still fishing the areas that I fished before but now I could tell how deep it was. That was the only difference. Thinking back how did that help? I didn’t change how or where I was fishing because we had to learn to fish those areas for years without knowing the depth.

This did change how we fished through the ice. Growing up we fished deep water drops that were found by lining this tree up to that power pole. We set our bobbers to three arm lengths. But now with this magic box we could see suspended fish that before we could not see. We found the fish were higher or lower in the water. That was a game changer and did put more fish on the ice.

Over the years I began fishing more lakes where the “depth finder” became a useful tool. Because of my having to previously use the knowledge of fishing first we never used this magic box in open water for finding fish but for finding structure on a lake we did not know. We still had to use that knowledge and rely on what we knew fish would bite on.

Technology has changed fishing in many degrees. I’m guilty of using many of them. But that knowledge of how to actually fish still needs to be used. Do I need to see every fish come up and hit my bait? No.

I’m on the fence with a forward facing unit. For me personally I believe that I would use it on the few times I hit Lake Superior and would not use it for my local lakes that I fish walleye or crappie on. So I can’t really justify it. For the local lakes I still rely on that school of hard knocks knowledge and learning to fish.

Do I believe they should not be used in tournaments? I do believe that. I feel that there are a lot of people who would like to fish tournaments but because they can hardly afford a simple boat they cannot afford the technology and therefore in a lot of ways it becomes a technology vs fishing tournament. But that is just my personal opinion.

Then where do you draw the line in “enough” technology? We now have mapping, sonar, trolling motors,,, Just go fish and have fun!!!

biggill wrote:

The plans she told the newspaper about would’ve required notification.

The newspaper tried to contact her multiple times to get a statement. Nothing.

The city council tried to contact her to get a statement. Nothing.

The mayor tried to contact her for a statement. Nothing.

Now she claims she was going to “benefit the community” but won’t now because people were too nosy.

If you buy up a bunch of residential lots and then start to tear down the residences, the value of those properties drop, increasing the tax burden on the remaining properties. Her overpayment on those properties causes the surrounding home values to rise, raising the property taxes on the other homes in the community.

People have a right to know.

Why do people have the right to know? If I buy several lots adjoining me for double or triple what they are worth do I have to explain to anyone what my plans are? Obviously they were worth whatever I paid for them..worth it to me. It drives the taxes up yes but also means I am paying more as well. A house just down the road was built for over a mil last year. This drove my taxes up but nobody talked to me before they built it.

The way the mayor handled this was wrong. He we running his mouth on the news and running his mouth on social media. No rules or regulations were broken. Not his business.

That combination would be a SWEET setup for somebody.

Jimmy Jones wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>buckybadger wrote:</div>
They aren’t making more land anywhere. Heck in MN we’re actually losing land by attempting to give it away. “Buy it cheap, and stack it deep” isn’t just a phrase for ammunition. These extremely wealthy people understand it very well…whether it be the Cargills, the Menards, Bill Gates, etc. etc.

I’d be curious to hear the other side of the situation from those who chose to sell their properties and some who were likely approached and didn’t sell. It would take an absolute life-changing sum for countless generations for me to ever consider selling off land. It’s literally THE only investment that has regularly outpaced the S & P and other markets in recent decades year after year.

If I won a lottery, I’d be buying land. Period.

Me too!!

I struggled for years to find a good brine. Then I found what is called Pops brine. First thought it was way to simple to be right. I have used it on fish, chicken, turkey and even bacon.
1 gallon water
3/4 cup sea salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 Tbls of pink cure

You can add spices to this or add less sugar or salt to your taste. For turkeys I soak for 24-48 hours.

Jimmy Jones wrote:

Our Fresh Tyme store is running it at $.99/lb right now, and Fareway has it at $.98/lb. I’ve got another three bunches in the fridge right now too.

And here I was all excited because they have been running it on sale for $1.99/lb up here and then this week it went to $1.49/lb. I bought as much as I can use this week. Pickled asparagus is good stuff.

fishthumper wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>glenn57 wrote:</div>
Thumper. . Me buying land to build is a whole nother ballgame then me buying up 20 places, paying double what there worth and tearing them down.

The only difference is that you only needed a smaller piece of land to build your house. She and other rich people often want a lot bigger house and don’t want neighbors close to them. As far as paying double their worth. She can so she did.
Until she does something illegal I simply don’t know why people think she owes anyone a explanation of her plans. Like others have said, If she planed to use the residential land for commercial use she would need to get approval.

Been interesting sitting back and watching this unfold.  The first time I read the report and the mayor bitching about her not responding to HIS letter almost demanding to know her intentions, I laughed.   I would have done the same thing she did or would have simply told him it was really none of his business what the “intent” was.    

She obviously has the money to pay for the houses at whatever she wanted to pay for them.  Once she owns them she can do whatever she wants to do with HER houses and HER land.  As long as she was within the zoning rules.  Tearing them down is what she obviously wanted to do.  Just a guess but I would say that was not cheap.  For what she paid for some of the properties the taxes on the non-homesteaded bare land is probably more than what was being collected with a house on it.  

Is there much difference between this and a larger farm buying up smaller farms to expand their land ownership?   Or if a person can afford several pieces of land for hunting and they had houses on them where you wanted a food plot?   If you can afford it you buy it, tear down the old house and do what you want with YOUR land.   Any time you want to connect properties together that adjoining property becomes much more valuable.  

The half-cocked mayor who thought he would puff himself up and demand to know what she was doing maybe should have approached this differently.   But then again is it really any of his business or any government business  what she does with HER land?    At no point did she say she was shutting down any beach or blocking anyone from going to it.  If she had broken any laws or rules they would have already been all over her.   The only thing I can see she did wrong, in the mayor’s opinion, was not jump when he wanted answers.  Good for her.  

I think you will like that unit Glenn!!

Happy Birthday Sheldon. Sounds like you had a great meal !!!

I had half tons for years and worked the snot out them pulling the boat in the hills up in Canada. They pulled it fine on the normal situations but any hills loaded with gear it worked hard. I was happy to get 10mpg.

Moved to a GMC 3/4 ton with Duramax and have zero regrets. Pulled the boat out to OH last spring and averaged 17. On the average in and out of town this winter I have averaged 15. Summer on the road not pulling I got 22. I’m happy with that.

They are doing really well up there I am hearing!!! I got the itch too!

These look good.

Leave it as it is.  Fishing has still been achievable.   The ice for foot travel has been safe for weeks in a lot of areas.  There are other means of transportation other than driving to your favorite spot.  And maybe you can’t fish in that normal spot or favorite lake this year.    But so many have become so accustomed to using wheel houses that they can’t fish any more without them. It does not mean there is no fishing.  It just means one has to adapt to how or where you are going to fish. 

This season sucks for anyone in the winter sporting or any business that depends on snow and ice.   I know that MANY resorts depend on vehicle travel for part of their income.  Up north they are charging  $10-30/vehicle.  How much snow are they plowing this year?   Years like last year when we actually had snow they had a LOT more overhead cost in keeping roads open.   This year it is almost a cash cow for those who are able to allow vehicles.  This should off-set some of the cabin rental losses.
I feel bad for any business suffering a bad year.   Good years and bad years happen in nearly every business.  If they have a good year they should be budgeting for a bad year.   Grab your portables and go fishing!!!  

That X200 is a sweet shack. Couple things to look at is that the Clam comes with a 3 year warranty and has more fishable area. That side door system is a game changer in these houses.

Riverrat….

Because you missed other press releases regarding this, here is just a couple of them. The TV news reports very little or just pieces of information from up north. Still an active investigation.

Press Release
On 09/23/23, the Sanford Bemidji Medical Center’s Emergency Department called the Bemidji Police Department for an assault complaint. Sanford medical personnel reported to law enforcement a juvenile female presented at the Emergency Department and stated she had been sexually assaulted.
Officers with the Bemidji Police Department immediately responded and spoke with the adults who brought the juvenile to the Emergency Department. Officers were given several possible addresses where this sexual assault occurred in the City of Bemidji.
Through the investigation, officers and detectives identified 1821 America Court NW, Bemidji, as the location of the sexual assault and a search warrant was executed at this residence. During the execution of the search warrant a 22-year-old male identified as Oscar Ernesto Luna, age 22 was arrested on an warrant from Hennepin County and also charged with 1st degree criminal sexual conduct in Beltrami County.
There were several other individuals located and identified at 1821 America Court NW, eleven of which were transported by US Border Patrol to be processed as illegal immigrants.
This is an ongoing investigation.
The Bemidji Police Department was assisted by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s Crime Scene Team, US Border Patrol, and US Dept of Homeland Security.

Bemidji Police Department
October 4 at 12:15 PM
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PRESS RELEASE UPDATE:
On September 23rd, 2023 Bemidji Police officers responded to the Sanford Medical Center’s Emergency Department of a report of an assault. Responding Officers learned that a juvenile female had been sexually assaulted. Through investigation, Bemidji Police Officers and Detectives were able to identify 1821 America Court as the location where the assault occurred. Bemidji Police Department Detectives executed a search warrant at that address and located one of the suspects described by the victim. Oscar Ernesto Luna, age 22 of Texas was arrested and has been charged by the Beltrami County Attorney’s Office with 1st degree Criminal Sexual Conduct.
During the search, twelve (12) other individuals were located and identified. The U. S. Border Patrol was requested to assist because of a language barrier. None of these individuals could be immediately identified as suspects in this case and eleven (11) were turned over to the custody of the U.S. Border Patrol. Any involvement they may have in this case is still actively being investigated.
During the continued search of the area, one of the females described by the juvenile victim was located. This individual was identified as an adult and did not report being assaulted. This individual further reported that she was not aware of a third victim. During the execution of the initial search warrant, Bemidji Police Detectives confirmed that there was not a third victim still in the residence and continue to investigate the possibility of a third victim.
With the assistance of the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Crime Scene Team, the residence of 1821 America Court was processed for more than eight hours in an attempt to locate any evidence in this case. Since this incident was first reported, Bemidji Police Detectives and Agents from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension have been diligently investigating this case to ensure there are no other victims and that those responsible are arrested. This incident does appear to be isolated.
As the investigation continues, the Bemidji Police Department asks that everyone recognize the trauma and respect the privacy of the juvenile in this case. The Bemidji Police Department is collaborating with numerous agencies across this state with the steadfast focus of solving this case and keeping all of our communities’ children safe.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Bemidji Police Department at 218-333-9111
Mike Mastin, Chief of Police
Bemidji Police Department

Have you made any of these in white ?

Looks good !!!

Sounds like a fun time. That is a bunch.

And I know I could eat a bunch too. So together we could keep Tom busy. Mrs Fields recipe are the best.

Nice!! Thank you. I’m going to give this one a try. Pretty close to the one I have been using.

And that “simple process” is…lol

I have made it both with and without wine and have had good results both ways.

Thanks guys. Need to pick some up today.

Yumm. Looks great !!

Knowing what goes into your sausage is worth a lot to me. I know how we take care of our venison and I know that by doing it ourselves we are getting our own meat. It’s also fun to make different kinds and to even create your own flavors.

We still use the 19mm. We use about 60/40 ven/pork mix when making them with venison. When making them with beef I like the 70/30 ratio.

We do them a bit different than Tom does. After stuffing and allowing them to sit over night we put them in the smoker without smoke, then with smoke and again without until the internal temp hits 135-140. When they reach this point they are water bathed in 160-165 degree water until the internal temp reaches 152 degrees. At this point they are placed in ice water to stop the cooking. They are then drained and alowed to rest overnight before packaging.

Both methods are very good. For us the water-bath just cuts the time down a lot.

We got tired of buying the stuff and just started buying equipment to make it instead. Normally there is 3-4 of us grinding, mixing and stuffing.

Last year we purchased an electric stuffer. This changed how we do snack sticks.

Glad to see I am not the only newbie in the bacon making!! I have not tried the tender quick method yet.