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Maybe move the ISA Headquarters there... of course both properties would be required for that; annual meetings, trainings, hosting youth camp and fish etc. It would be somewhat of a write off right? Rent the place out to ISA members to help pay for upkeep and the mortgage. Okay officers, run with it!

Not disagreeing with you guys as I've had some great days w/a swimbait trailer and it does thump... but when I first started fishing swim jigs (Jonn's) all I used was a 4 inch curly tail grub. I had some stellar days using that. Some of the success might have due a more subtle presentation and early spring water temps in the low 40's. Maybe not... just sharing my success w/both trailers.

Just checked it out online. Looks pretty nice! Thanks for setting this up!

Thanks all for your input. Now I have a little better understanding of flies in general and what I have. Tom, thanks for the fly by fly. Tim, you are correct the gentleman that sent me these was from MA. He fished for stripers among other species. Unfortunately he lost the big battle a couple years ago. Every time I look at the flies I feel they need to see water to sort of honor the guy. Glad to hear they'll fish.

Wasn't really sure where to post this... had family over the other day for a b-day party and my mom surprised me with the below. She does both cross stitch and needle point. I believe she said this was cross stitch. Anyway she's done some pretty cool stuff over the years. The actual picture is about as big as a standard piece of paper. Once I had a chance to really look at it I was pretty touched. Not sure if the pictures will do it justice.

I was wondering what some of the names of these flies might be and if they looked like they were any good? My back stories can be long winded so suffice it to say someone sent me a bunch of flies several years ago. Not ready to come over to the dark side just yet but I did some casting at Hunting and Fishing days a few years ago and also at Coren's once and enjoyed it. Almost forgot picture...

You're lucky you still have a mailbox. The poor people on main roads try all sorts of tricks keep theirs but when a plow comes by a wall of snow just clobbers the box. Last winter I was going the opposite direction and watched someones box take flight...

Lipless crank is one of my favorites for spring lakes and ponds also... got my biggest LM on one. It's also a great lure for fall; have also done well post turnover.

Jonn, I am not making fun; however the first thing I think of is Big Bird from Sesame Street...

Yes it is. Drove over it Sunday. Meteorlogical spring starts Saturday March 1!

Glad I watched this before posting; my mom sent me the same thing but titled different. I almost just posted it again... Very encouraging!

I'm wondering how big it is?

Anyone have any interest in an older bow? It's a High Country Supreme from 93 or so. 55-70 pound draw, 65% let off I believe. Draw is probably 31 right now, not sure what the range is. It's been a while since I shot it. As far as I know I know it's fine except for broken string. There are more arrows, a quiver and I think broadheads at my brothers. If anyone has any interest let me know. Otherwise it will be be rendered unuseable and recycled in a couple weeks.

There is/was a discussion that touched on this over on the INSA (indiana smallmouth alliance). I know someone was happy with some sort shoe/sandal they were using. I'd post the the link but can't get on the site right now. I personally would just find a lighter boot and use neoprene socks. Simms "Headwater" is lighter along with Patagonia "Riverwalks". You still get that ankle boot support with hopefully a better shank (than a shoe) support. Even though the water is low the ankle twisting, toe busting rocks are still there along with glass and whatever other debris "we" stupidly put in the water. better to be more protected.

Waterproof camera would probably be the best option. I believe Olympus and Pentax had the first wp cameras but everyone seems to have one now. There was a discussion on cameras earlier this year; not sure if it was in this Gear topic or Open Discussion. Read the reviews of multiple cameras and decide what you can afford or what you want to afford. Either a small tripod or gorilla pod to hold the camera on uneven surface or strap to a branch etc. Before you start casting an area take a look around and decide where would be a good spot to take a picture taking into account the angle of the sun, where to place the camera, what you have to wade through to get there should you catch a picture worthy fish. Once you hook the fish slowly work your way to the photo spot while landing it. Set your camera for self timer and leave fish hooked in water under control until just before the shot. Practice with your camera at home so you know how far away to kneel etc. so you get the whole fish in along with background, don't cut your head off. 10 second timer so fish barely out of water. You can also take a mid river shot of fish. I like the in water ones personally.

It's a morning thing from 8-12. Not sure if I can make it this year Norm...

thought they all rattled...

Good points Eric!

I have a square billed crank with rattles that I throw in clear water (dupe) in summer and fall and the fish seem to eat it up. On two seperate occasions in different years I was bringing the bait back and had 2 and 3 fish following. They must not have seen me as they were just hanging in the current watching my lure like a cobra to the swaying flute guy. Lure was rolling and I pulled it forward a skosh so it was definately making noise. It took a 20 seconds or so (hard to gauge time) and each time a fish flared it's gills and ate it up. Pretty cool to watch an 18 and 16 inch fish eat your crank bait. Both of these days were good numbers and big fish days. With that all said.. I think it depends on the day and the fish just like anything else, as on one of the days above I threw this lure all morning and caught squat. Decided to have lunch and switch locations and stick w/the same lure and they tore it up!

You remind me more of the lion than the scarecrow but if a brain is what you really need then you probably know best. Haven't done the rod thing yet but did leave forceps, scissors etc. in a parking lot. Thankfully only drove a few miles before I figured it out...

So based on the last line, this doesn't go into effect until next year... or since it passed it's effective now? Where can one get an "official" copy of of this? Might sway a landowner or two that would might normally say no to fishing when asked.

Most of my experience w/walleye has been live bait and in Canada and in a summer pattern. We were fortunate to be on a lake with outstanding structure consisting of flats, humps and points. We trolled the flats with bottom bouncers and spinner harnesses. This would probably work along the weedline and of course any flats. We worked the points and humps with a simple split shot and egg sinker about 18-24 inches above a hook, slowly back trolling with and open bail keeping contact with the bottom. Feel the hit, drop your line, wait a few, reel up, feel fish, set hook. 6-8 pound mono, leeches #8 or #10 short shank hook (yes it's amazing we caught 10 pound fish on such a small hook...) chubs took a #1 or #2 hook. Ditto to to what Paul said also although we would catch fish all day long in bright sunshine but it was Canada. The key is going to be finding the fish. Dang now I'm hankering to go back to Canada... might have to pull some pictures out.

Are you sure? It could be a DEER fly... See the antlers... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chrysops_callidus.jpg

That is a pretty sleek looking machine! I like the sound of your canoe too!

Nice pics! Pretty stream!