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Thanks for the report. The 3 line thing could bite them. I'm going to try and get out of AuGres or Tawas a couple of times this week. I'll probably leave Priority1 home and fish out of a friends 17 footer. In the Spring the smaller boats rule.

At first I went back and forth on this rant.

1. We should pay a road tax for boat gas since we are technically using the roads to trailer out boats to the launches.

2. Then again, our vehicles are using more gas to pull the trailers to the launch becuase of the heavy loads.

So, In summary, no matter how you look at it gas prices are still way too damn high!

-Kevin-

Yes!! gas prices are too high. In addition to fuel taxes we pay another tax called license fees for our trucks and trailers. Technically Our boats are not using the roads, they are just a load on our trailers that are already taxed. If the tax we pay, to fuel our boats, was going for better harbors etc, then maybe it would be justified in the boater's mind. Our Northern States have a lot higher road maintenance than States just a little S of us. Some of the pot holes this Spring could float my boat. Trying to get a little of our money back will be tough, with States trying to balance budgets in a declining economy.

WTG Kevin. I love the Duluth MN and Superior WI area. I have never fished it but passed through there a few times. My Great Grandmother (RIP) lived in Winona.

WTG guys.

What they said. A lot of good information above.

Cazz gives lessons on tying flies, then gives poker lessons.

I applaud Cazz for hosting these events. My only regret, is the distance I would have to travel to attend.

Speed mostly 0.8 to 2.0 MPH GPS. As far as how far back and weight it depends on the depth you are targeting. Downriggers, Inline weights, bottom Bouncers and spap weight can all be used. We use spoons ahead of crawler harnesses on the Saginaw Bay. I also run crawler harnesses with Colorado spinner blades. If I'm targeting 20 to 40 ft I'll run 2-3 oz inline weights or bouncers. Let em down untill you feel them tick bottom and bring then up to the depth you want. Keep in mind that the angle of the line behind the boat has to be accounted for. In other words if your line is at a 45 degree angle you will have to reel up about 3 ft for every two ft you want to come up. Sometimes lighter weights and longer leads provide a different presentation. We do run clean spoons off the riggers at times also. I hope this helps. It looks like Dan was using some crank baits to get the crawlers in the walleye's faces.

TY Dan. It seems that there is a never ending supply of slugs, that prey on the unwary.

I haven't been out yet. I missed my window Tuesday. We been getting strong E winds here. Some guys are ducking the wind in Tawas bay and picking up some Browns, Lakers, and a few walleye. Of course the Lakers get farmed. AuGres should be fantastic again this year. There will be some walleye action their the next week or so but AuGres will soon take a back seat to the inner bay until the water temps come up a bit. I start fishing AuGres almost every day from late May until early July.

GJ Billy.

We had a few flakes in the air here today, but nothing like you have. There is a big difference between here and Marquette. It seems that once you cross that 45th Parallel, around the Gaylord area, the weather differences are very noticeable. Hang Tough Yooper.

I am a hardtop man, have the 240 fisherman, another thing to look at is how long are you going to keep the boat. If this will be your last boat, you will have to replce the softtop, hardtop is forever. Just a thought for the future.

rich

Rich, You think like I do $$$. The reason I think that way, is because my funds are very limited.

My HT is pretty open on 3 sides, but can button down in a hurry. The only real drawback that I have found, is it's is difficult to dock with a cross wind. In windy conditions I will wait for an opening on the upwind side of the dock. I'll try and come in a little bit out from the dock, and let the wind push me in. Frank

Excellent Frank. You are fortunate to have a "fishing buddy" close to home.

Yooperdad

I agree. He lives about 75 miles away, but he is usually here a few times during the Summer for some Walleye action. I keep him watching the tattle flags on my inline boards. He will fish with us for as long as we want to stay out. I always try and make it special for him, or any kids I have onboard. Last year I had a father, son, and grandson onboard. The grandson caught his first and several other walleye that day. What is more rewarding than a big smile on a kids face?

I like any kind of a cover on a hot sunny day. The hardtops and canvas are nice in the rain, but to me it's so nice to get in the shade on a hot day. I spent too much time in the sun in all the seasons.

It is a good video. It's not the way I do it, but I will sure give it a whirl.

MO MONEY Bill.

My grandson's birthday is next week. He will be 5 yo. He likes to go fishing on my boat, and he's fascinated with my glow in the dark stuff. The truth be known, my grandkids are my Priority1. One pic is in the dark. He is so into fishing hunting and anything to do outdoors. Do you think he will like it??

Just a plain white T, that I traced the outline of a fish with a permanent fabric marker. I also use a permanent fabric marker to freehand the lettering. Then I used some glow fabric stuff to fill in the fish. Love them kids.

TY Dan. I missed my window to go out earlier this week. I know they weren't out there today.

You better tone it down a lil Cazz. If I start hearing that thing way over here, I'm coming after you.

All I have for a radio is a boom box that the former owner placed on the dash. I seldom use it.

VN Fishsniffer. A big TYVM to Phil for posting the pic. Like I always say, "You can never have too many rod holders. Cazz the Cop will be warning you about a fine for too many Rodholders. They look GR8.

Years ago, (I'm talking 50s and 60s) there was a form that you could fill out and get the tax back for boat use. I think they did away with this.

I know charter boats are run as a business and they deduct expenses, and I think they get the whole road tax back.

I don't see why GLF couldn't be set up as a internet business, and the boat used to advertise and take members fishing. The boat is a big part of GLF. Al fuel used in business vehicles is deductible, and I think you get the tax back also. The whole thing. Mo than one way around the barn.

YW Mike. I worked a lot with SS pipe, before I retired. Power Houses and Chemical plants use a ton of it.

It seems that any grade of SS is ok for fresh water. Even the lower grades will not rust.

The salt water users have to go with the very best SS.

Those colors should be deadly on the bay.