SlamDunk

Also doesn't hurt to save receipts for everything you buy

Enjoyed your post - nice bucks.

Enjoy your stay here in MN and I hope you recover quickly.

I've never been a fan of walk-arounds for two reasons:

1 - Less space in the cabin - not a huge deal but if you have a lot of stuff to store, space is priceless.

2 - Less space in the helm/seating area - the space the walkaround takes up leaves less room for the seating and less aisle space between the seats which makes for a very crammed feeling. You basically turn a 8.5 foot beam into a 6.5 foot. Might be ok with only 2 people on board though.

Also, I really see no reason to need easy access to the front deck up on the bow

I've always loved the Islanders - however, I think the Pursuit would be a good boat too despite my statements above.... tough decision - good luck!!!

Algoma for the 4th of July

Sheboygan for Labor Day

that's my vote, for the same reasons champ and red rider mentioned

other boat, one flasher fly...

maiden voyage on my boat? ... eh it hardly counts... i think the worst part was you and i went 7 for 20-ish that day --

...at least under my watch

oh???

Can't do that with radar from a phone.

huh???

There are just some guys that take the pro staff thing wayyyyyyyyy too far.

Agreed

I think we refer to those guys who take it too far as "tackle whores"

Wow, I guess its warmer up north.... never got below 43F last night in Kewaunee, WI... and the lowest it has gone in the past two weeks is 36F

Jason - I've always thought even if its below freezing for several hours, the boat is sitting in much warmer water which is insulating it fairly well to keep it from getting that cold in the engine compartment in that short amount of time.

I think we have some time yet, its only Sept 22, there's still fishing to be done...

Hey Dave, welcome!

See you are from White Bear Lake... I'm originally from Oakdale.

You're not the only one that made the switch glad to see you here!

any info on the trailer ???? thanks

jim's flashbacks on the Minnesota side are always very good

certain patterns of jim's work well on lake mich too

Had an account on here a long time ago but honestly I haven't used it in so long I couldn't even remember my account so I created a new one...

I think I'll be looking at this site quite a bit more now that corrupted leadership has taken over the "other site".

Looking forward to some good convo

One of my favorite days of the season has been the annual Child's Wish outing, here's some video from on board my boat that day: