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Yeah, defensive but in a Minnesota Nice kind of way Wild24 . I've been asking more questions to my fishing experienced coworkers up here. They have lots of good advice. I'm a little worried after I saw a youTube video of a cat almost getting swallowed up by a pike. Jeez, I'm not used to that at all. Are they eels or fish? LOL Gotta get me some gloves (and a bat just in case)

Thanks for the welcome and tips tander, slonezp, and A-Jay. Not sure what graphs are--the fish finder screens? I don't wanna find out about the drain plug I'm sure 303 looks good (and expensive, just when I thought I was finished spending money... more tackle, baits, and stuff to buy). Found out today gonna have to wait another week for the boat I'm so anxious!

Hi All, I'm a first time boat owner (getting a new Alumacraft 175 Competitor). I'm really excited about it and should get it in a week or so. I'm wondering how to care for it after I take it out of the water after a day of fishing. Any tips for cleaning equipment, etc.? Thanks!

Interesting Scott! Thanks for your thoughtful reply. I'll have to pay more attention to the lake structure and pick the bait that makes most sense. I'll have to research more on what works with the walleyes, pikes, and muskies. Muskies look like a bear to get in the boat Well, I'll be experimenting a lot I guess, but I'll have a lot of fun doing it! Thanks again!

I wanted to go fishing so badly in Waconia, but I didn't want to freeze my ears off.

So... I'm from the Southeast US, Alabama, Georgia, etc. and I've fished my share of bass, bluegill, etc. Recently, I moved to Minnesota. They say fishing up here is a lot different. I'm not that experienced with fishing out here. So, I was wondering is fishing that different from region to region? Have I just walked into a sensitive subject that I should just start running from? Nonetheless, I like the fishing opportunities up here. Everyone of my neighbors has a boat it seems.