I’ve often used my frame pack as a carry on when I’ve flown to out of state hunts, but I also use it (with a smaller bag) as a daypack when hunting locally. I’ve learned to triple/quadruple check all the pockets to make sure I didn’t stuff a shell in somewhere that I’ve forgotten about before I pack it for a flight.
I reckon I agree with that take pretty much whole heartedly Joe. Although if they can sit and get JJ at 11 that would be great, but I think that it is pretty well established that Kwesi isn’t going to egregiously overpay to move to 3.
Probably turkey hunting on actual opener, then kid #2s birthday that Sunday. Second weekend the old man and I are staying up by Winnie friday-monday so will be hitting Winnie, Bowstring, Red, and/or wherever the wind takes us.
Sounds like a good time to buy a few things and start doing them yourself! Putting together quality arrows is really not all that hard, and you’ll have the ability to custom tailor your setup (fletching, FOC, etc.) to whatever you want, and not have to wait/depend on someone else to do it.
Bead for sure. Also, the last couple years I’ve been mainly using the Eagle Claw Trocar (I believe) widegap octopus hooks in a #4. The tried and true classic are the Gami octopus in a #6 or a #4, but the eagle claws seem to be a dang good hook and quite a bit more friendly on the pocketbook.
It is funny this thread came up because I was JUST in my new (to me) garage the other day wondering how I want to store all my rods in the off season. I’ll likely go with a ceiling mounted system for now, and then potentially reevaluate once I get the sheeting/insulation done in a year or two.
Did you try bending it back?
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>BigWerm wrote:</div>
While tons of teams need a QB, there are far fewer that have the pieces around ready for a rookie franchise QB, and even more importantly fewer GM/Coach combos that are ready to start that 3 year clock that usually comes with a top of the 1st round QB.Nailed it.
It’s not just a gamble on draft capital to move up or draft a rookie qb high, but it’s a career gamble for people associated with it. Hence why I think the Vikings will get McCarthy at #11 IF they want.
I think that if they stay at 11, 2 of the 3 of Penix, JJ, or Nix will still be there. Doesn’t make sense IMO to move up when you can nab one of those three (most likely JJ or Penix) at 11 and then bolster the defense with 23.
I think the more and more that comes out about who initiated what with the Houston trade, and when you look at the fact that more than 3 QBs rarely go right in a row, the Vikings are going to sit at 11, take a QB (HOPEFULLY PENIX) and then take best defensive player available at 23. This is my dream scenario.
We didn’t run into too much for overcrowding on the Rainy this weekend (don’t get me wrong, it was way busy on saturday). The biggest thing we noticed is guys on plane weaving through all the boats spot locked/anchored instead of using the border line to go around everybody. Couple that with how low the river was and some guys were asking for trouble.
Only problem is that there is a decent chance that Penix isn’t still there at 23.
IMO, IF (emphasis on the IF) KOC believes he has what it takes, you take him at 11 and then take BPA on the defensive side of the ball.
The portal and NIL have essentially turned college sports into constant free-agency. You can’t have both open at the same time, and IMO if they’re going to keep NIL a thing, athletes should go back to losing a year of eligibility for transfers.
Honestly the more I think/read about him, the more ok I am with the Vikings taking Penix with either 11 or 23, and using the other pick on the best DL available.
If we take a guy like Penix, KOC won’t be asking him to be the next Lamar, as that isn’t how his offense works, but he WILL be able to keep plays alive with his legs substantially more than Cousins was able.
165,000 TON (approximate) ship going even just 8 knots isn’t exactly going to stop/turn on a dime in an emergency, let alone with no power.
the biggest difference I see is that whatever QB that the Vikings get (if they get one) will be walking into the perfect scenario for success in terms of weapons at his disposal with JJ, Addison, Hockinson and Jones vs any other QB taken in this draft…
This is also a good reason why Darnold has the best chance of his career here to make a name for himself, even if he is only the bridge option.
<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Justin riegel wrote:</div>
When was the last time giving up the house to move up to get a qb actually worked?I say the keep the picks and draft best available at that pick.
I’d be ok with this too.
I do think Jim Harbaugh would love to draft JJ.
That leaves them with Hebert on the roster.
I’d love to see him traded to the Vikings for a decent price, maybe the 23rd pick but keep #11?. Not sure we can afford his contract though.
Herbert is on a (if I recall correctly) $250m contract…..cupboards are too bare IMO to take on a contract like that right now. One thing folks forget is that Spielman left this team in cap/dead-money hell. Too many years of hanging onto vets past their prime and signing guys to guaranteed contracts/pushing money back, and a lot of what Kwesi has done so far is dig us out of that. Has he drafted well? Not really, but we’re slated to have something like $95m in cap space next year (before any extensions).
If KOC feels that one of those QBs in that 2-5 range are our next franchise guy, then I’m all for going to get him. I don’t really want to give up 3x first rounders though, so if its this years 1st rounders and maybe a second or 3rd from next year I’d be ok with that.
If they hit on our next franchise guy, then absolutely nobody will care what we gave up to get him.
Otherwise if there is a major run on QBs early or if asking prices to move up are insane, then I’d like to see us go best DL available at 11 and then take whichever of Nix/Pennix you feel best about at 23.
At the end of the day, Kwesi has nothing to lose by giving up a couple first rounders to move up to get our guy (if they believe Daniels/Maye are worth it). If their pick hits and we get a stud QB for the future, no one will care how many picks we gave up to get him. If the pick is a bust, Kwesi likely won’t be around to pick up the pieces…so it will be the next guys problem.
Just like Minneapolis is turning into a baby San Francisco, the Vikings are turning into a baby 49rs.
Shanahan believes his offense does not need a top QB, but they lost the SB because of poor QB play, and got beat by the current best QB.
O’Connell is copying Shanahan. Unfortunately, other than JJ, every player on the Vikes is 2nd rate to the same player on 49rs.
Vikes will eaily take last place in the North this year.
You really think that San Fran lost the super bowl because of poor QB play? They lost the SB because of their defense. Brock Purdy, the last pick in the draft last year, took San Fran into OVERTIME against the best QB in the game right now.
Half ton with 10 ply tires, trailer brakes, and air bags for towing will suit you just fine. The extras I mentioned seem like over the top to some but I can confirm from my own experience, they make a big difference.
Being that I daily drive my 1/2 ton this is the route I’m going. Only pull the camper a handful of times each year, and that is really the only thing I tow that could use a heavier rig.
Glad to see you’re embracing the girl-dad life BC. Three little ladies of my own and Lord knows I’ve been wrapped around their finger since day 1.
Well, I was dead set on a Tikka in 6.5 creed, but I ended up saying “what the hay” and threw a bid on a Tikka Compact 308 on Gunbroker. Well wouldn’t yah know, ended up winning the thing for a pretty screaming deal. Going to work up a load with 168 ELDMs, and it should be a pretty handy little rifle capable of some moderate LR work.
Now I’m on the hunt for a Tikka donor action/rifle to spin on a 260 AI barrel.
Just picked up 5 lbs. of bacon and 5 lbs. of country sausage on Saturday when we were on our way through Pierz. This is in ADDITION to what is already in the freezer, but you can’t pass an opportunity to stop at the OG Thielens without buying anything.
B-Man,
I have a pile of fly tying materials that I haven’t used in a few years, and quite frankly, don’t see myself needing any time soon. I’d much rather pay some young entrepreneurs to do the jig tying for me at this point 
If you think the boys would want it all shoot me a PM and I’ll get it over to you.
Some good ones I’ve read lately.
Spearhead – Adam Makos
The Taking of K-129 – Josh Dean
Blind Man’s Bluff – Annette Lawrence Drew
The Spy and the Traitor – Ben Macintyre
No Beast So Fierce – Dane Huckelbridge
The War Below – James Scott
A coworker of mine has one and seems to like it a fair bit, though I’ve never shot one in handling they are a very well put together sight.
The easiest way IMO to transition from a fixed multi pin sight to a slider is to go with a multi-pin slider. Like you said, you can use your top or bottom pin to dial, but at the home position you have 2 or 3 pins that are your known distances.
Lakestate was my go-to as well back in the day. If I remember correctly, it seemed like there was a pretty definitive time when all of a sudden traffic tanked. Then I found this place.
Obviously IDO has changed a lot too since then, but hopefully it sticks around. If for nothing else than nostalgias sake.
Weekend AFTER opener with my old man up in the Winnie area. Second to last weekend of June will be on Lake Michigan again, hoping to have a repeat of last year. That trip is a GRIND but the little sleep and early/late days put plenty of fish in the box. Will likely do a few family camping trips with our family and my parents, and like to explore new campgrounds. Already have our eye on a few to book here soon.
I got two of them (6ah and 9ah) through the Home Depot deal when I purchased my 999 hammer drill this year, but haven’t run one vs. a “standard” XR battery side by side to evaluate performance.
I’ve had good luck with both Raybestos Element3 and Powerstop Evolution from Rock Auto on my half tons.
I’ve been slowly switching to Daiwa Legalis and Fuegos. They seem to remind me of the perceived quality of the Shimanos from 10 or so years ago and/or the Presidents from 5-6+ years ago.
