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Terova 80lb thrust 42" shaft transom mount. Features 3X steeringThis is the best transom mount jigging motor ever built !
Minn Kota Terova 80lb transom mount
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Minn Kota Terova 80lb transom mount
This is the best transom mount jigging motor ever built !
Minn Kota Terova 80lb transom mount
ISO... PYRAMID ANCHOR 70+ LBS
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mines sitting in lake Michigan.. looking to buy one if the price isn't to bad. before I make a mold and hunt down some lead to pour.. SW MichiganThanks
ISO... PYRAMID ANCHOR 70+ LBS
Atlantic salmon
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Again this year the Mi DNR is asking that anglers report their catches of Atlantic salmon on Lake Huron for 2015. Please take a picture of the fish showing where the fin was clipped. Along with the picture post the length weight port in which the fish was caught and whether it was caught from the boat or shore. You can post here as I will be getting the pictures and information off of here or you can email the information to fishsqueezer12@gmail.com. I will make sure and get...Atlantic salmon
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Cultipacker source
Just an FYI if you happen to be looking for a tow behind cultipacker. I found a guy on Craigslist in St. Charles that makes them. I think he has 4 and 5 footers right now, and may have other lengths as well. I needed some custom work done, my trails are narrow, and I wanted wheels on it. He did a great job, used quality materials, and I couldn't be happier. His prices are very reasonable for the quality of work he does. If anyone is interested, shoot me a PM and I'll find his phone number.
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Model 12 questions
I have an 1897 16 gauge with a poly choke, was my grandpa's, that I still take out on occasion. However, I would like to move from the stone age to maybe the bronze age and pick up a Model 12.
I've read the sticky and I believe I'm not violating the rules about gun values, if not, please let me know.
1. What a reasonable cost for a decent (read used but not abused) shooter Model 12? I'm not going to baby it, so it needs to have a few appearance issues already present so I don't put the first ding on it, but it also needs to be 100% functional.
2. Does a poly choke affect the value? Again, being a shooter, it doesn't bother me - I actually would prefer it, but the ones I've looked at it doesn't seem to matter if it's a straight choke, a Cutts, or a Poly on the end in regards to price.
3. How hard it is to plug the gun for migratory bird hunting?
4. Anything else I need to know about the model 12's?
I have a couple lined up to look at, one is a $900 20 gauge vent rib without a mark on it that's way too nice, but man, that thing just fits like a dream. My daughter shoots a custom fit Beretta 390 and she didn't want to put that model 12 back.
The 1897 is a trip. Nothing better than hunting with a new crew who all pull out SBE2's and I pull out a 100 year old veteran.
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Is it legal to shoot down drones?
Hi all, I have been reading post here for some time and finally decided to post. This is not a topic I originally had in mind in tell today. I walked down the road to my property that is down the road from my house to get my trail cam. The second I started walking on my property I heard a weird humming sound as I kept walking It got closer and closer. I then looked up and saw a drone I kept walking and then noticed it was following me. I then turned around before I was anywhere near my trail cam.
I was very unhappy that these people decided to follow me. If it was anyone else with a drone I would have asked them nicely not to follow me or just ignored it, but the folks that had the drone are a bunch of thieves. I hate to talk bad about people especially on the Internet. Trying to keep the story short in my situation I can't ask these folks not to fly there drone. They will just go on my property when I'm not there and go steal my trail cam.
I was very unhappy that these people decided to follow me. If it was anyone else with a drone I would have asked them nicely not to follow me or just ignored it, but the folks that had the drone are a bunch of thieves. I hate to talk bad about people especially on the Internet. Trying to keep the story short in my situation I can't ask these folks not to fly there drone. They will just go on my property when I'm not there and go steal my trail cam.
I already have made plans on making a metal box that is lag bolted to a tree so they can't steal my trail cam.
I also plan on buying another trail cam that I can use with my smart phone.
I feel that these folks where invading my privacy and have no right to follow me on my private property. I have nothing against drones if you use them in a appropriate manner.
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Social Management?
While we can no doubt argue for weeks about whether or not the DEQ being a separate entity than the DNR qualifies as a "gotcha" moment in this case, our time would be better spent addressing the issue of new aquaculture regulations. Mr. Vogler has already tried to paint this as a conflict between the average Joe and elitists but as you can see from the list of organizations below it is a conflict between commercial fishing interests and recreational fisherman. Grant MDARD the authority to regulate the taking of wild fish and it won't be long until we have expanded commercial netting operations for walleye in Sag Bay. That was already proposed last year and will be again. We'll see the taking of brood fish for commercial operations before sport fishing is allowed in rivers and closure of reaches to protect the commercial operations. Just take a look at the conflicts out west and ask yourself if you want it here.
This is from the Steelhead Manifesto site.
ATTENTION MICHIGAN FISHERMEN:
We have a HUGE statewide political battle and we need your HELP. I received an email on a call to action and I will paste below.
Our state has a coalition made up of the (MSSFA, TU, MUCC, MEC, MCBA, Anglers of the Au Sable). Luckily for us they have began efforts to provide Senator Jones with sub language to his SB 526 that bans aquaculture on the Great Lakes and connecting waterways, which would have preserved existing aquaculture operations with stricter regulations on treating waste and flow through water.
This would have increased the chances of SB526 passing. Then, in planned confederacy, the Senate Republicans, Booher, Robertson, Shirkey and Casperson and House Republicans introduced bills (SB’s 681, 682 & 683) that virtually rewrite the “Michigan aquaculture development act” passed in 1996. Reps. Ed McBroom (R-Vulcan) and Triston Cole (R-Mancelona) put forward an identical package to Booher's in the House with HB 5166, HB 5167 and HB 5168.
These bills are devastating to our lakes, streams and rivers and threaten wild fish and our sport fishery’s ability to co-exist. If you read the bills (and you should) there are numerous changes that remove regulations and oversight of these operations.
The most egregious are: Shifts rulemaking power to the Dept. of Agriculture and Rural Development and away from DNR and DEQ; circumvents the Public Trust Doctrine, interposes a Right to Farm piece; allows up to ten net pens on the Great Lakes; removes the ability of townships to impose authority over the operations (Right to Farm); riparian rights are impaired, tribal rights via treaty are trampled on; bottom land use at no charge; and sport fishing license statue being amended so they can collect wild fish and put them in their aquaculture facilities (Taking of Fish).
Read the paragraph ABOVE one more time. You should be alarmed and must do your part to make your voice heard. All fishermen need to ban together and fight this. Stay tuned to this blog and I will keep you posted on any developments. I urge you to contact your representatives to make your objections known and YOU MUST ask them to do their part in defeating these bills.
Social Management?
FL Keys in Feb - UPDATE w/ pics
Before the trip even started, I was watching wind and wave forecasts for weeks leading up to our planned charter and things weren't looking overly promising. However about 3 days before we left MI, the wind forecasts were suddenly dying down and we were looking at single digit winds on our trip
The day of our trip was perfect - started off a little chilly in the 60s but no clouds and 5mph winds. We chartered with Captain Skye of the Blue Heaven out of Robbie's Marina. The plan for the day was to start off fishing for yellowtail and mackerel in the morning and then go after mutton snapper and cobia in the afternoon.
We first started by netting bait:
One toss of the net and we had a fair amount of bait to start the day. What happened next was pretty cool - at the dock one of the other captains was having some sort of issue and talking with our captain (lost his cast net or something) After we netted bait, the 2 captains met on the water and our guy hooked him up with a bucket of bait and I thought that was really cool and some good karma
After getting bait, we started hitting up various spots trying to find some willing snapper and mackerel. Fishing for the snapper was a little slow mainly because we were getting swamped by grunts which we kept for bait. We tried several spots and it was the same thing. I think we managed 3 yellowtails, 2 spanish mackerel, and a mangrove snapper.
Eventually the capt came down from his perch with some news - apparently there were a few boats fishing the humps and they were on a great blackfin tuna bite. So the capt gave us the choice of pecking away at snapper or taking the long ride out for tuna. That was a no-brainer so off we went. On the way out we found a floating log and did a couple passes for mahi but no one was home. When we got out to the humps there was maybe another 6-8 boats out there.
So we're getting set up and watching the other boats live chumming and free lining and getting a hook up or 2 every drift and just getting all amped when the unthinkable happens - we could not buy a bite! We did a couple drifts without hooking anything so our captain yells to one of the other boats and asks about their bait - apparently we had the wrong type of pilchards. What happened next was amazing (remember the karma I mentioned before) - this huge 40'+ boat motors towards us and gives us 2 huge nets of their bait. After that it was game on - my gf started it off by hooking and landing a nice skipjack. She then followed it up with a nice blackfin and had another straighten her hook after a long battle. I finally got in on the action and nailed this nice fatty:
We hooked several more and it was a helluva workout. All in all we finished with 5 blackfin.
Here's the rest of our catch:
On the way back in, the captain stopped and met one other boat on the water and gave them our bait and some info on the fishing to earn a little more good karma.
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Hinge small aspen?
I have about 3 acres of food plots on this 100+/- acres, tons of acorn forage from the oaks, some old growth apple trees, etc. Come spring, there are still uneaten groceries in my plots so I feel there is sufficient food on the property. I don't think I have enough cover to hold deer when the woods get human pressure.
My question is this... Is it possible to use these 2-5" diameter aspen to create bedding areas? I spent some time out there Sunday to see what it would look like. I picked two small test areas and took down 12-15 trees in each, but i'm not sure I will get the result I want even in a large area taking down all the trees. I have a feeling I will just end up with ferns growing to the top of my hinge and not much thickness once the leaves drop.
I actually didn't really hinge these trees. I tried and it worked OK but the bark didn't hold great. So I ended up pulling them over and wedging them or weaving them together like pickup sticks. Some I would make a small cut on the back side to prevent them from springing back up. This technique worked pretty well. Next time I will probably bring some twine and tie them off.
Anyone have any insight?
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Silver Doctor getting closer!!
Thanks, it is a challenge. If you look at this fly from across the room, looks ok. To a classic tyer, it shows some sign of effort, but still a mess. Thats ok though, I`m learning alot. Hope some day to post that I nailed it! I`m liking all the steelhead flys going around, I need to switch gears a little.
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Hello, from west Michigan
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I've been a member for a few years now, but I just realized that I never finished my profile. I love most hunting and fishing but walleye fishing, and bow hunting are my favorite things to do outdoors. I really like reading the reports on Michigan-sportsman.Hello, from west Michigan
Couple of old timers
That was the last rabbit I shot with Sam. He went to the great hunting grounds with his brother January 10th and I still miss him terribly.
Don't know if I'll rescue another. I've been blessed with good dogs but saying goodbye is so hard.
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Before and after
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guys,I told you I was gonna do some serious work at the land and I didn't disappoint. Big bucks will be lurking next fall.
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Curiosity killed the..........
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Coyote.He was interested in what happened at the catch circle and took a wrong step.
I feel vindicated after getting blanked up north. Now to chase Beaver.
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QSee river conditions
Are you able to fish from shore from 25 to the mouth maybe at the boat launch? Just moved to the area and have been looking on google earth for shoreline fishing spots. Not looking for hot spots or anything like that, just some general info.. PMs are welcome.
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What do you do to fule your obsession with water foul
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Well since there's not to many post now that the season is over. What do y'all do every day to pay for this expensive obsession. I do body work on semi trucksWhat do you do to fule your obsession with water foul
Trolling motor question
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I hope this is the right place. I've got a 16' 70's (i believe) sea nymph. It's essentially a glorified row boat, but it gets the job done on the river. I've been putting a lot of work into a new deck and rewiring the boat. I don't have a plug for my trolling motor, and I'm moving my trolling motor battery from the front of the boat to the back due to a heavy front end. I've gotten specs from minnkota on proper wire for spanning this distance (4awg) but I'm not really sure what my best...Trolling motor question
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Perch rig Recall
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Hi guy's, it was brought to my attention that there are some issues with some of the perch rigs I sold in last two weeks. I apologize, I had my Father help out and he Tried. Bring back and I will replace with 2 new rigs. Sorry again guy's.Perch rig Recall
Pier Ice?
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Just wondering what the status is on the Pentwater and Ludington pier ice. Are they open or ice covered? Going up in 2 weeks. Hopefully it will be gone by then. Has the warm weather got the steelies running?Pier Ice?
Ron Savage of Fox 2 Detroit, WJBK, died at 63
This was brought to my attention today by a fellow M-S member. I rarely watch local TV news so this had passed over my head.
Ron Savage of Fox 2 Detroit, WJBK, suffered a heart attack during training exercise with the Milford Fire Department where he volunteered and died. He was 63. Ron co-anchored Fox 2 News Weekends with Amy Lange.
Fox 2 anchor and reporter Ron Savage dies suddenly
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CUT-N-RUN
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One my neighbors down the road from where I hunt was talking about hiring these guys to do some hinge cutting on his property. He was asking me if I had ever heard of them, and I had not. If anyone has hired/heard of them, please let me know what your experience was.CUT-N-RUN
Ditches and creeks between Bay City and Saginaw question?
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Just wondering if any of the ditches produce a good perch or walleye run? Its just a simple yes or no question. But PMs are welcome to give me an idea where to start.Also what other species run the ditches?
Ditches and creeks between Bay City and Saginaw question?
Lake St. Helen ice?
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Enclosing Deck - Need Advice/Opinion/Options!
My house is a bi-level and I have a deck off of my kitchen on the upper level. It is 8' deep by 14' long. We never really use it much in the summer mostly because the bugs are a little more than we can bare, so I'd like to enclose the deck (seasonally). I don't want it to be a permanent addition to my house, just an enjoyable space in the summer months. Having it even add value to my home would be even better!
I would like to enclose the entire deck with screen. The screens themselves I'd like to either be magnetically held in place, or by snaps, or however which way is most effective - yet still being able to put them up/down as needed. The part I'm not sure about is a roof for my enclosure? I thought of maybe making a small "roof", but I have dryer vents that may get in the way. Any suggestions here? The space would be REALLY nice in the summer if it was enclosed with a roof. Little deck furniture, mini fridge, fan and possibly a small TV and I'd probably never leave! There is already outlets out there, so all the amenities would be easy!
I appreciate any help or input!
Ignore the mess. Trying to get some cleaning done while it was nice!
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Uh oh........Justin is doomed
I've been a fan of hers since she was first posted as dancing in a stadium.
That cat daddy video is an old one but as you said, about as good as anything ever posted.
Hopefully JV can stay clear of over indulging in her glorious bits and stay focused on his pitching.
That cat daddy video is an old one but as you said, about as good as anything ever posted.
Hopefully JV can stay clear of over indulging in her glorious bits and stay focused on his pitching.
After this thread, I think I need a smoke!
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What's your most recent knife purchase?
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You should feel the spring!
I am a knife purist or some such thing.
Single blade only, all others are just gimmicks IMHO!
Old Fred
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Big Jon Planer Board Mast w/boards
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Clare County this weekend
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Any chance there will be safe ice near Harrison this weekend... it's not looking good.. heard the Sheriff Dep. Put out the warning to stay off...Clare County this weekend
Flint river
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Simcoe...just got home
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Got up there friday and it did not sound good.... hut operator was pulling huts at Virginia beach.... said he would walk out but not recommend any machines... called penninsula resort a d they said ice was much better there.... called floyd halves in beverton and shore ice was better yet.... saddled up saturday morn...quad. snowmobile and sidexside. Had 10-12 in of decent ice all the way out to between the islands....Simcoe...just got home
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Adrian Peterson
I think he is done. Not that he is washed up, but I don't see another spurt from him like he's had in past.
As the UofM doofus said, lions need build on young talent and find the talents that may be hidden. Can't build around an aged veteran that carries a lot of baggage. Not just injuries and on field, but off field as well.
And of course I say doofus with the ut most love and respect. Go blow..I mean Blue.
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21st Century Segregation.
In this country it only seems right that race is never mentioned or asked for in any way, shape or form. All this does is bring on self-induced segregation like that in the link above. I would like to see a race-free society where people are indeed judged on the content of their character and not the color of their skin.
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Hummingbird helix 9
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Just bought and installed helix 9 g2n di chirp and put 2 lake master chips in the 2 slots. Question is if u r able to read both chips simultaneously or is it 1 chip at a time. I seem to be able to read from both sd slots if I remove a card but when both are inserted the unit only reads the first lake master chip. Tried playing with map source to change between the 2 but only options are auto and preloaded maps contour version. Any input welcomed. I haven't contacted hummingbird but will do...Hummingbird helix 9
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TOMFOOLERY 2016
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Here we go guys....time to take it back. Sorry, no pep talk just yet. Let's just kill some good birds again this year.....I predict another 6 for 6 for the Fools this season!TOMFOOLERY 2016
What's the biggest fish on the smallest line question
I was catfishing in the "Aerojet" canal just outside Everglades Park. Our pay had not caught up with us after a PCS move from Japan via Ft. Bragg.
Several of us rented tackle at special services, our plan was to augment our food with fresh caught cats.
The "tackle" was Zebco bait casting reels on really junkie rods.
I saw the rod tip "dip" slightly and I set the hook. Instantly I knew I was in trouble. Catfish don't rocket straight up 3 or 4 feet when hooked!
I chased that fish, having no idea what it was at the time, it was almost midnight, up and down the canal.
After about an hour I managed to land it, only then learning what it was.
That was late 1972. Long before cell phones with cameras. Too bad, I be Zebco would have loved to have had pictures of that catch!
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2017 MSF Turkey Hunting Contest - If you're looking for a Team, post here!!
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For those that want to participate but are not on a team or if you're looking to build a team of (6), post here!Please refer to the rules thread if you have questions!
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One lure
Was working for him.
Once in a while when things get slow I' ll put one to use.
From 3/ 8 heads with a 2- 3 inch white rubber crawler tip in Canada ,to mariboo dressed on high traffic water in Mi. they have produced.
2. A french style spinner with a redtubed hook shank worth having.
3. Rapala' s , l.o.l..
One evening three consecutive casts produced a jumbo perch, a slabber gill and just legal largemouth . Would have made a great commercial.
4. Might as well throw a silver spoon in with those.
5. A purple and white crawler with a harness allowing a stinger hook at tail.
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Year of the Beast
I fished at 6th St for a couple hours, on Thanksgiving. I had 1 bite, and landed a 10# fish. I saw other fish caught, and none were smaller than mine, while I was there. Lake Michigan is producing good numbers of big Steelhead right now. I don't think planting more Steelhead will significantly reduce the forage enough to make them a lot smaller, but who knows? Steelhead have a pretty diverse diet. But they get big, and fat on Alewives.
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Strangest tactic to catch a fish
Tying a few feet of line to a long stick with the bark whittled off, using a small twig as a float, and HAMMERING Green Sunfish, Orangespotted Sunfish, bullheads, and BIG Golden Shiners, with redworms as bait. Most. Fun. Ever. Forest Park, St. Louis, MO, visiting family.
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Tick Treatments
There is one thing you need to understand about some of these drugs, and that is the fact that Nexguard and Frontline (and other similar drugs) are NOT tick deterrents, they simply kill fleas and ticks AFTER the bug has bitten the dog by overloading the bug's nervous system. So, you can very well still find fleas and ticks on your dog even with proper use of these drugs, but they will likely be dead or just perusing your dog's fur for a place to bite, at which point they will die.
Sawyers tick spray (permetherin) is effective for not only ticks, but all bugs. You spray it on your hunting clothing (outdoors), and it lasts for a long time, even through multiple washes. But as Nick said above, it is not always effective, ticks are nasty as hell. IMO the best protection is just covering yourself. For the dogs, Nexguard and a thorough tick inspection after being in the field.
One final note, is that there has been a bizarre surge in cases of Lymes disease in Michigan and other states in the past year. Many are now opting to use the vaccine in conjunction with drugs like Nexguard, and I think that is a prudent move (keeping in mind that the vaccine may not protect against all strains).
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Happy "Paczki" Day!
Just getting ready to head down to Hamtramck to get my load of real "poonchkies." I love my prune ones, my neighbor lady-friend likes custard, and since my wife is Cuban, I'll get her some filled with guava........the New Martha Washington Bakery is the only one who has these. What one won't do to keep marital (& neighborly) bliss!
"Smacznego" to everyone!
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Damage to rapala lure body's/lips
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Why I fish for carp!!!
This is why I carp fish... the chance for a USA 60# wild water carp.
Now, I just need to catch one this size!!
I am a bit envious of this fella!
Wanna learn more about how to catch the worlds greatest sport fish? I'm always willing to answer questions.
Why I fish for carp!!!
Carp!!!
I love Carp
Carp are probably the most reliable "big fun" fish we have in the state. I grew up on the banks of the Muddy Maple/Upper Grand and I have a deep respect for the common carp. They are super fun to tangle with on hook and line. Their babies sure make pike/catfish and other predators fat also. There was good reason our forefathers brought them here.
I fish them from an ice cold gravel pit occasionally. From good cold clean water the smaller carp are damn fine table fare too. I actually prefer clean water carp to them nasty azz salmon for the table truth be told. When I finally realized how good a fish a carp actually is I quit shooting them with my bow out of respect. If more people respected them like they deserve some fisheries would not be "feed/bait shy" like they are in my opinion.
I love carp, sheepshead, bullheads, suckers, bowfin and all the other red haired stepchildren of the fishing world. If there were more open minds in the U.S others would too.
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Custom Painted Bandits
And THIS is why the "Sponsor" banner works so well. It gives the "maker" the opportunity to talk about their products and the buyers to ask specific questions right to the horses mouth! Customer service at its finest. Thanks to Michigan Sportsman for making this change from the banner style marketing. This works much better!!
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NRC March Agenda..."Deer Memo"
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"Preparation for upcoming deer memo".Does anyone have a draft version of the memo?
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Heading to lake Winnipeg
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Center pin line
This may be the single biggest debate with guys. Some starters imo: sunline ff2, 16lb, suffix siege 12 lb, cxx 12 lb, also hear a lot of great stuff about promix. Cycle thru them, once you find one you are happy with stick with it. For me and great lakes steel personally it's 16 ff2, to 12 drennan shot line, to either 5, 6, or 8 drennan leader.
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New Bill in Legdslature to Allow Commercial Fishermen to Keep Walleye?
Only because we allow it. We can't band together on anything. We could run a petition drive to pin a $10 a year, for a fixed number of years, for a Great Lakes license, all funds being used to buy out all commercial interests in Michigan. It would be even better if Canadian sport fisherman would join in with us.
It won't happen. We are going to spend far more time arguing more about whether or not to stock more salmon, or lake trout, or whatever, than we will working on trying to get rid of the nets.
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What kind of pine tree is this?
I see these pines growing wild a lot in ditches near water. Not always in standing water but in wetter areas. I do see it in sandy areas too though. Any ideas on what kind this is? Its usually a darker green but this tree is kinda multi colored for some reason. They seem to get pretty big like a normal pine but keep there lower branches from what I can tell. The deer dont seem to eat them either. Needles are soft and short.
Any ideas on what kinda tree they are?
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2017 Fur Harvester License
Does anyone understand the new license purchase? My 2016 license says it expires march 31 , 2017.
page 46 of the regulations states that if you dont purchase a base license by feb 28 , you cannot purchase a fur harvester in march or april. I believe my current 2016 fur harvester and base license would remain in effect until 3/31/17. Am I incorrect.
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Cloning?
Some stem cell related activity there ,and debate of a starfish possibly growing from a severed arm alone.
An octopus only regrows an arm and not another octopus . Accepted theory anyway.
Cloning it would seem should be from recipient.
Growning a limb from a donor might risk a very different proportion ,and affect gait in a greater manner than correctable.
Too ,rejection risks.
Doubtful any soul is attached to a limb , though an electrical aura may or may not exist ( as found in studying ) where a missing limb was.
None of my soul seems to be missing from a missing limb.
While aura like ,a soul is not tangible.
Study then ,in my opinion should focus on the regineration vs introducinga foreign donor part.
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Vanguard scopes
The thing is, many companies actually have lifetime warranties. The problem is if it's not a good scope, you may be sending them in multiple times. What if you have an "animal of a lifetime" in front of you and the scope fails? Is it worth the savings?
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Tick born Lyme disease on the rise
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Good article by Freep on Lyme diseases increased prevalence in Michiganhttp://ift.tt/2luOqMM
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Tick born Lyme disease on the rise
Rumor of Walleye Limits
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So I was riding he ferry back across from Canada last night and one of the ferry workers told me his buddy caught some limits of walleye in the North Channel in the area of deckers. Has anyone been out there that could confirm this. Also just and FYI from what I seen of the river it is ice free now.Rumor of Walleye Limits
Training my Borador
My pup is 12 weeks old now and he is getting big fast. He has great webbing on his big ol paws. He is a relatively calm dog, but he does like to run around and play with my room mates mastiff. He is really brave, punching well above his class against his 100 lb friend, and does not seem to get tired easily. He fetches his toys a little bit, but more prefers to chase them around. HOWEVER, I have a half dozen clipped mallard wings that I had laying around from my last hunt, and when I whip them across the yard he goes and retrieves them for me, and brings them to hand about 80% of the time. the other 20% he will get distracted by a neighbors car door or something, or want to go inside (assuming because of the cold). It is very encouraging that he retrieves the wings for me (and does so repeatedly) but he does not have insane amounts of drive or anything (I dont even know if i should notice a ton of drive yet though). He is a fairly calm dog but he bounds happily to the wing on each throw. Oh, and he watched a flock of passing geese in the sky yesterday. That made me happy.
I get waves of worry when he chooses to not get the wing, or to touch it and run a little bit more, but then he brings it to hand and nixes those fears. So i am in a constant wave of how to feel about my new friend. The fact that he is border collie gives him some added intelligence, so I am hoping that this will turn into ability to hunt, but I am not sure if intelligence will trump drive. He seems to want to make me happy, and im sure that will grow as i have only had him for 2 weeks.
I was just wondering if anyone had any tips for trying to begin a dogs training in the winter, and if there are any additional steps i should take with a lab-mix. Or if anyone has any positive mix breed stories to boost my confidence in him. I love the guy, and i really really want him to become my duck dog. So with that, here is my pup vader the day after i got him.
Training my Borador
Golden perch???
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View attachment 245781Well what do you think
Golden perch???
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Two words - keep one, drop one, add one.i.e., Dirt Poor -
next post: poor fool
next post: old fool
you get the idea -
The two start words are:
'Michigan' ' Sportsman'
GO !!
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Building a cabin without a permit
Bottom line is that i did get "caught" and had to remedy the situation. Which really meant that i paid twice the price of the original permit as a fine, which came out to a total of $150. I also had to request the permit as an "uninhabitable" storage shed.
In hindsight, i'd probably have got the permit ahead of time and said very little about it's intended purpose but either way, i'm violating whenever i use it for my weekend getaways. Technically, they could fine me for sleeping on my property but after going round and round with the local zoning person, we seem to have come to an understanding. She knows i use the shed as a cabin when i'm visiting but she doesn't check it anymore.
Building a cabin without a permit
Ever break a rod fighting a fish?
I had one of those eagle claw "yellow clubs" that I used for cats and gar on the Guadelupe River down in South Texas. I don't remember what line size those rods were rated for, but I think I was spooled up with 30 or 40 lb big game, whatever you got cheap at wally world back in the day. Anyway, a gator gar that had to go at least 75 lbs plowed my bait and I ripped back to set the hook. That rod exploded..and then the darn gar broke my line of top of it. I would have to call it operator error.
If you horse a fish on a rod above its line rating, they will break. My buddy blew up two consecutive st croix avids on salmon one year. Running 8 lb leaders on an 8 wt rod. Fresh chrome fury with a bunch of current.
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Ever break a rod fighting a fish?
March 4 and 5 Simcoe
Got a group of 4 us, also staying at pennisula. We did great 2 weekends ago between the islands in 32-36'. Be more than happy to coordinate, PM me and we can exchange numbers. Our plan is split in 2 groups of 2, stay mobile, use the sonar and find them.
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March 4 and 5 Simcoe
Who taps maples?
That was a problem I had two years ago when I tapped a bunch of trees I thought were maples, which I tried to identify in Februrary with no leaves. Result - no sap. For me it is hard to identify maples with no leaves, although I'm sure an expert woodsman like Trout could figure it out. There are resources on the internet and in bookstores/libraries that help you identify maples by the shape of the tree, branches, buds and bark. Sorry I don't have specific suggestions, but the reason for this follows below.
My solution was to identify maples in the fall when they still had leaves, and put a paint dot on the trunk. So in about two weeks I'm going to start tapping the trees I marked. I marked only a handful of trees, 4-5, but if the statistics are true and you get up to 10 gallons of sap per tree, I should have enough sap to hopefully make a quart or two of finished syrup.
It is a fun project that I learned in junior high school. My son and daughter have fun with it as well.
Who taps maples?
New Fenwick Casting Rods
Fenwick HMG 7'-2" Casting Rod medium fast action $60![[IMG]](http://ift.tt/2ljSXAQ)
Fenwick HMG 7'-3" Casting Rod medium heavy fast action $60
Fenwick Elite Tech Smallmouth 6'-9" Casting Rod medium extra fast action with Abu Garcia Black Maxx Reel $100
All these rods are new an have never been fished with. Selling to buy a new fish finder. Will trade for graph.
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New Fenwick Casting Rods
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