Scott Ferguson

Over the years I've used at least 4 different waterproof cases for my camera. I've got a hard case, and 3 different styles of soft cases. All of them kept the camera dry, but all of them were a pain to use while wading. Holding a bass in one hand while trying to open the water tight case and remove your camera with the other, always proved a challenge. My move to a waterproof camera was by far the best solution. I just purchased my second waterproof camera and am looking to sell my first one which still works well but does not have the features and resolution of the newer models. If you're looking for an easy to use waterproof camera, check out the For Sale forums here. I also have some waterproof cases I can part with.

With a week to go we are nearing a sellout. There are still some tickets left. If you are planning to attend and have not yet bought a ticket, I urge you to do so now! We will be sold out, there will be no tickets available at the door. Do not wait any longer!

It was too late for the last issue, but it will be in the next.

The photos on the web page don't show them from the side but the Floating series may be something I should try. Do you have a pair in yellow I could try out? Six different models of sunglasses but they only offer yellow lenses on one of them. I wonder why that is?

Ken, I just don't wear glasses for them to fit over. I've tried them but they weren't very comfortable.

I have seen a pair or 2 in $200+ class with yellow lenses but I've tried them on and they had a curved lens that for me were blurry. I had a pair of H2O glasses with interchangeable lenses that to me (not to other people) were blurry. The $12 Strike Kings are much clearer to me than Oakley's or Maui Jim's. Apparently curved lenses have that effect on some people.

If you don't get all the outdoor programming at home, check out this web site for free access to most of the outdoor shows including Lindner's Angling edge.

http://myoutdoortv.com/index.php

I've been trying to find yellow, polarized glasses for quite a while with little success. I also like them for near dusk and dawn's early light as they say, as well as cloudy days

The list reads like the attendees at an AA meeting, no last names. Hi! I'm Scott and I'm a smallmouthaholic.

Who said Craig has no sense of humor?

The only resort I know of on the Menominee in an area where boats can be safely used is the rather pricey Four Seasons Resort (http://www.fourseasonswi.com/). They may have a pontoon boat available for rent, I'm not sure.

Mark, I'm staying at the Lover's Key Beach Club. We walk across the street and we're in the park.

This is a view of Lover's Key State Park from our room

Fishing around here at this time of year is pretty slow. There are dozens of guys fishing within view of our room and nobody is catching anything except for the guy who I saw catch a seagull last night.

I had a guide approach me the other day. $385 for one day. The back bays are still too cool and the snook and redfish are not very active yet.

Mark, you are right, it's in Bonita Springs. I'm typing this sitting outside, wearing shorts, with the Gulf of Mexico lapping the shoreline just a few feet from my chair. 80 degrees the projected high today.

I took this picture last night.

Insert your own joke here. This is a real tackle shop.

Steve, as of now, PayPal did not record your transaction.

No, you don't get a conformation.

Kevin could probably make good money traveling around to drought stricken areas planning fishing outings.

Shortly after I put up that post, we got 2 new out of state members. One from Alabama and one from Minnesota. Coincidence?

I look at it this way. As a magazine, it is not much compared to other magazines. But compared to other newsletters, it's pretty damn good!

Over on Riversmallies.com, someone asked if there were any smallmouth magazines. I couldn't resist getting in a plug for our modest little publication that I have something to do with.

http://forums.riversmallies.com/forums/ind...c=37055&hl=

Great Job!!! Many thanks to Tim N and everyone who worked the booth all week.

There are still lots of tickets left.

For Sale Sony DSC-U60 2 megapixel underwater digital camera

Includes (2) AAA rechargeable batteries, charger, 2 memory stick memory cards (64 & 8 MB) USB cable, Instruction manual.

This is a very easy to use, waterproof camera capable of taking pictures underwater a a depth of up to 6 feet. You can turn camera on, set controls and snap picture easily with one hand which makes it ideal for use while in the river.

$75 ($250 when it was new)

For a review of this model go to www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/sony_u60.html

Yes they do. You pay for the parking, and the ISA will reimburse you. There are usually show entry passes held at the window. You don't always get one with your name on it, but it gets you in.

Norm's right, here's someone who stopped by our booth a few years ago, and stayed for a little while.

The Beastbugger