MN Fisher

I made mine soon as it opened up...

So you haven't abandoned us...

Price out spare spools sometime... (shudders)

I've almost got the F-9 ready for the water...re-routed the livewell plumbing today. Just have to mount 3 cleats, put the new MN-DNR stickers on the bow and the name on the stern....then load up for crappie season.

Meanwhile down here - rain and lower 40s has started to uncover my back sidewalk.

I asked that in a previous post about TactX - Glenn answered... The leader material used in TactX is very similar to Red Label Fluoro. So, it has great abrasion resistance and overall strength, but it is not a soft and supple as Gold Label Hope this helps

Chris - best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to your wife. Maybe suggest shuffleboard.

vinylidene fluoride resin https://sunlineamerica.com/blogs/news/fishing-with-fluorocarbon-why-use-fluorocarbon

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^ What Hammer said - I've pulled in 12# northern pike on 8# test. could be something on the rod too...nicked guide would do it. Locking down the drag is not something recommended...ever.

That's one that I T-Rig on drop-shot, or bottom drag on a Gamy Finesse jig.

I remember coming across a copperhead laying across the path sunning itself when bank fishing in Nebraska - since I'd handled snakes before, I was able to grab it and toss it off the path. My fishing partner wouldn't come within 10' until I did that. Worst part about copperheads - they're silent...no 'warning system'.

Not unless I win the lottery.

Ya - they're still hibernating here, but SE MN has Timber Rattlers.

A good wading backpack should do the trick....like this one https://www.amazon.com/Rodeel-Fishing-Backpack-Resistant-Weatherproof/dp/B0872MTJ7Z?th=1 Two rod lash-points, plenty of storage. I have their 3600 size shoulder bag for shore fishing...it's well made and very rugged

No, you push the eye and bent section into the head, then the hook in like a normal T-Rig...the lead sits below the head.

SAC was in it's hey-day when I was there...and I worked in the HQ building where Generals were a dime-a-dozen...your right arm got a workout just going from your duty area to the exit.

I actually requested Minot when I went in - along with other northern-tier bases. They stuck me in Omaha for my 4 years - I've been 'out' for almost 39 years.

Top it off...I'm in a rewards program that gives a $0.10/gallon discount (up to 20 gallons) for every $100 spent per trip to my normal grocery store. I don't drive all that much, so usually I have a really good discount - right now my 'balance' is $0.90/gallon.

Nose Hooked: Zoom Fluke Tail Goby (out of production, but I stocked up) Z-Man Slim SwimZ Z-Man TRD HogZ T-Rigged: Zoom 4" Lizard Zoom Baby Brush Hog Zoom Finesse Worm

Once a year - just like my mono.

Looks like a pintail on steroids.

Even basic electronics is better than none. I ran a Lowrance Hook 2 4" for two years on my canoe before upgrading. Even just seeing bottom structure and depth will help locate potential spots.

If you mean 8# - nope - go with 15# minimum. I've got two 20# anchors for my 14' so I can anchor stern and bow to lock my orientation as well as position. 50' Is plenty for small/shallow ponds. If you plan on fishing bigger lakes, get 100' right off the bat.