ArcticCat500

Vikings to concur all. Although a Giants fan, with the Steelers a distant second. I often find myself pulling for the Vikings, Im not a MN native but lived there long enough to call it a home. GO VIKINGS ;D

Tin, havnt seenya ina while, Im hopin that new avatar pic aint you Yea, I thought the same bout spinning gear but I got the set-up for it. And it wont be spinning. Bank Robber, I havnt fished it yet, but they'll make a nice addition to my new fish hut/hide out Im builden in the spring off the back of my shed, couple of them on the wall will be nice art work if they dont catch fish here in the North East

Not sure if any of you guys seen these, but if your looking for a frog thats over the top in performance and the ability to put fish in the boat, then look no futher. I've been talking to some of the guys that fish them and this are amazing, I have one on the shelf and will have a few more made, take a look http://www.bass-frog.com

gar It has been brought to my attention that Garmin is NOT compatible with Navionics Hot Maps, I was considering one of thier 500 series units when the salesmen informed me of this. I would've reconsidered but their Inland Lakes version of Navi's Hot Maps for my region lacked most of the places I fish and hardly had any RI waters. If your serious about the Navi Hot Maps then you'll need to look into another finder/plotter. Im going with Birds 587ci Combo for my Kayak this spring

How much line do you put on the spool? I plan on fishing mainly for crappie, but may get into some trout as well. Also, do you add a leader on to the end of the line? If so, how long? Thanks. Sorry took so long to reply, I dont use leaders, but I fish with alot of guys who do, when the bites on I hook up as much as they do and when its a slow day, it still about the same. I load my spools right up, there can be alot of waste but you can always tie the 2 lines if your comfortable with a uni or albright. Mason will last for years, I get several seasons out of it before reloading.

Im looking RI'ers into the hard water for some serious Ice Fishing. I up early, often on the ice before sunrise, first light is best. I have my own gear I dont need anyone to bait the hook, remove the fish or chop my holes. Ready and rigged, complete with Gas Auger, heck no I dont chop.

Mason Tip-up Braided Ice Fishing Line, most likely the best stuff out there, theres a wax type plastic coating put on the line to prevent freeze ups, its easy to manage and when your tuggin that biggen outta the hole you wont need to worry bout tangles when spooling back up. Just like a baitcaster I use 50lb, I dont do any backing on the spools, you use more but no worries. I've been ice fishing for over 25years or better and still use and only use Mason.

George Blancus builds the rods while Larry Mitchell does the foot work for him. I currently own 3, and will go for more, I send him the reels to be used and we go over every detail on the phone step by step. George builds a very nice rod, and for me the all black on black is killer. And the Rainshadow RX8+ is an awsome blank.

Dynasty? Now the NY Yankees are a Dynasty ;D I was glad to see the Patsy's get hammered today, finially shup up the annoying fans.

jon boats are fine, pound your local craigslist, also RI and CT, they're a dime a dozen. Great Canadian has a canoe that'll be plentry for you and your boy and when your running those solo trips, you'll be able to stand and fish, or just stretch out if you have to. Be very careful modifing a jb tho, I dont recommend decking a 10 or hardly a 12 for that matter.

Nice looking rigs here. I opted out the tin can this year, although I did still register it so I can take my daughter out just in case she dont like the kayak. As soon as we the weather breaks its rigging time. Well done JF as always, wondering how you like that Freedom compared to your PBG, also what kind of bag is that infront of you in the Freedom?

take this into consideration with the Hobie PA, great rig no doubt, but....if your planning on slipping into the shallows, fish weedy and grassy areas, like to skip over logs and such, well good luck, that pedal power hangs down below the kayak and can and will get hung up on things. Yea sure you can pull the unit up and plug it but whats the use. I just bought a Winderness Systems Ride 135 kayak at a local dealer have a HUGE sale. Now Richmond VA isnt that far, you do an overniter trip to RI, and with gas and hotel still save a couple hundered bux even more, easy. Now I dont know about you but a couple hundred bux will help in rigging a kayak with some rod holders a paddle and a couple other goodies.

LOL Around $8 for a pack of Marlboro's up here and almost $9 for Newports. Well I know Im not the oldest in here by far but, I can remember smokes under a buck a pack. I cant imagine my 2 pack habit a month at $8 or $9bux. I see peeps smoking now and say, Danga I can buy alota nice tackle with that ;D I can remember going every Saturday morning and getting a pack of Camels, unfiltered, the Racing Form for my father and a Hershey bar for me for a buck. Smokes and Coke, and we didnt need an ID back then eh Pantera61

LOL Around $8 for a pack of Marlboro's up here and almost $9 for Newports. Well I know Im not the oldest in here by far but, I can remember smokes under a buck a pack. I cant imagine my 2 pack habit a month at $8 or $9bux. I see peeps smoking now and say, Danga I can buy alota nice tackle with that ;D

H-N-H, I like the mini slammer, but I do think Im going to pick up some of the BBZ's and Rising Son's. I like to throw the SB's alot but really dont feel as tho I need to decicate rod for them, thats one reason I stay with the smaller ones.

Hey Tin, my Tru Tungsten 4" created quite a stir on Quidy, and for only 20bux its not bad. The new 5" in baby bass I think may be a killer at Wordens, My MS Mini Slammers were getting slammed but just couldnt hook up. BTW, you shud head down to QLB and buy a kayak, they're liquidating eveything, got mine for half price.

It must be just me but I found this line to perform its best when hanging bird feeders for the wife ;D

having fished that reel, its VERY nice, I went from that Curado to a Revo STX, that too is a great, but right now Im hanging on tight to my Fuego and wont be letting it go anytime soon. Fish that Curado, I can guarantee you'll love it along with alot of Shimano guys in here that will tell you same. Keep It!

Merry X-Mas Russ, lets get some hard water fishing in this year, and when the weather breaks we needta get those "Working Girls" back in action. ;D Peace

enjoy Speed, you gota load up some pics bro. Im dying for a couple new customs. Happy H-Days All.

, NICE!!!!

Amazing, somehow it never hit the butt seat on the back deck, god be with them, prayers.

Yup, put that SOL in a box and send it to jfrancho, he runs Reel Smooth Reels, this guys like a Houdini when comes to tuning

the weights on most 10s are low, I've fished 2 adults in it before, but like i said you have know your limits. Fishing it with my daughter has never been an issue at all, but I think mines is about the same maybe like 275.

I have a 10ft Sears jon boat, 1032. its perfect for my daughter and myself, it will fish 2 adults, but as with any smaller craft it requires care. It's a loaded little boat, two 360* swivel seats, MinnKota 55lbs thrust TM, and a Sears HD Marine battery. I can slip it into the back of my truck with ease, and you very well may be able to slide into the back of your van. I did notice your in MA and your not very far, if your still looking for a 10ftr in the spring we'll keep in touch as she may be for sale. As a package! Im sure too just got burried in this white crap.