MN Fisher

^ Because the DNR answers to the state, so if the state says "This will happen." the DNR has to implement it. Same thing here and why it took so long to get a year-round C&R season here. DNR said it wouldn't hurt anything, but the idiots above them thought different.

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Getting more money from the general state budget. When license sales went up, the amount the Govt gave them went down...now that license sales are down, you think the Govt will give them more money?

Since quite a bit of DNR funding (at least in MN) comes from license sales - the reduction will mean less money for population studies, environmental protection and other things needed to maintain healthy populations.

In a study by ASA done in 24 states, there are several reasons why half of all fishermen don't continue. Report at https://asafishing.org/reports/why-anglers-quit/

Low price kit to 'get your feet wet' Reel Tool Kit If it turns out it's something you like doing - upgrade the tools.

When I started having issues with my Boomerang, I picked up a pair of Cuda scissors off Amazon. Tossed the Boomerang, got a couple more Cudas and have used nothing else since. 4 years and my first pair still cuts like new.

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Always good advice, Glenn @gim, you listening? (snicker)

^ Ya - every time we try to make something idiot-proof, the world builds a better idiot.

I back all my reels no matter what the main-line is. 60-70 yds of mainline, fill the rest of the spool with cheap mono.

And make sure your charger is Lithium compatable NOCO Genius 5x1 onboard charger is $60 at Amazon.

^ I'd also check the timing and compression.

^ I've been wearing polycarbonate lenses forever...better safe than sorry.

^ Yep - German, Swedish and Finish here, and hibernating sound good to me.

Ya - the output of a solar-charger won't keep up with the drain your electronics will put on the system. Add a second battery - and make sure it's the same rating, and preferably the same manufacturer/model, as the one you already have.

Cool seeing lynx up there.

^ Call me crazy, but I still prefer a good, marbled Porterhouse/T-Bone over a Ribeye or NY Strip.

Just don't graduate to 'long pig'.

^ ya, about that. Sometimes they're close, especially if there's good cover. This 2.5# hit my lure about 25' out from shore.

I switched out my 705CB for a Victory 7'2" MH/M but I'm still using the same reel. Pfleuger Supreme XT 6.4

^ There's never too many spinning rigs.

I know about the Celilos - I've got two of them in my panfish arsenal. The Williams - haven't tried yet.