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Parts are easy to get, and I am going to call some repair shops and check to see if they work on them. And the way I see it it is like teaching a kid gun safety. Start out early teaching the kids to respect guns, and in this case an ATV, they will have a better respect for them when they are older. Most accidents I see are from kids who are not supervised, no helmets, and are turned loose on ATV's too big for them, and who have not had much experience with them. That is why am I going about this the way I am. I am teaching my son how to ride and respect the ATV. I am getting an ATV that gives me control. I control the speed, and I can shut it off with remote if I need to. Don't you think him being taught responsibly by me is completely different than turning him loose with friends when he is 12 or 13 with not much knowledge of the ATV?

He wears a helmet. These small ATV's have throttle adjustments so you can control the max speed. Also have remote kill switches. He will never be out riding alone.

Only dreams of catching smallmouths.

That is cool. I was a volunteer firefighter for 7 years, and it was exciting at times. I also do ambulance. Between the two of those many other doors of opportunity will come to him.

I have seen my share of ATV accidents too. This is a rural area with alot of ATV's. I work ambulance and I am an RN in the ER here. But you can't let things you see completely run your life. My kid is 8 and I am looking for a youth size 110cc. He did pretty good on one a friend has. He doesn't get to ride mine, way too big for him.

Does anyone have any experience or know anything about these ATV's? http://www.taotao.us/

I use powder paint too. Clean out the hook eye, then cure in the oven for a very durable finish. I use pro-tec paint.

Those are some really nice fish. Great job!

I use 4in lizards, Zoom centipedes, and 4.5in finesse worms. I do occasionaly use other things, but these 3 are at the top of my list, and will usually produce.

I use the baby brush hogs shakey head style. Works pretty good.

I have done well with them using the drop shot.

Thanks for the input, it does help me make up my mind.

I have been checked twice this year by the game wardens, and my boat inspected twice by the Sheriff Dept while at the docks. All at different places. Last year I got checked a few times too. They are usually nice here. They will BS with you while checking, then leave you to keep fishing.

Thanks, I am thinking about getting a couple. I plan on getting 7 footers in baitcasting and spinning

I got an ad in the mail today from acadia sports about a deal on their fishing rods they are doing. Has anyone heard of them? Has anyone used their rods before? I was thinking about trying one out, tell me what you guys think. here is a link: http://www.acadiasports.com/rods.asp?ru=0&v=&f=r#RFSeries

Sorry to hear about your brother. I have had some of the best fishing in the rain. Go catch some fish!

Go ahead, but I am looking for the 12-8 fish here in Idaho ;D

eventually there will be leaks around the rivets, how soon will depend on how you treat your boat. Some companies will guarantee the welds for up to 20 years.

5lb 1 oz Snake River

Sounds good to me, I am waiting in Idaho

man that thing is huge. congrats on your new PB

Hey Brent, Got the B-day present for my son today. His birthday is Thursday, and he will get it then along with his new fishing rod. The of course we will have to head out so he can give his new stuff a try. ;D THANKS

I grew up there in Texarkana. I remember going to the spillway casting the castmasters and reeling in fast to keep on the surface and catching the crap out the sandbass. What fun that was. I catfished on Wright Patman. I haven't fished there in almost 20 years.

Here is another look at that dark one.

Hey Brent, Thanks for all you do for us and your baits. All this talk about Fat Ikas has got me curious about them. I think I will be ordering some in my next order. Right now I am sweet talking the wife so I can order again.