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Tom, You can move right on to the Priority1, If you'd like. We do need to fish together. I thought for sure we would wet a line this past Summer.

The FINAL Final Episode. She is a sweet ride.

I hope this nightmare doesn't become reality.

Bob, Sounds good.

Dan, Just for the record you're never a thorn, and I respect your opinion. I knew there would be different opinions, when I started the thread. I do agree with a few things you posted above. 1. The walleyes mouth structure. 2. Neva pump a walleye. (goes back to mouth structure) 3. Boat configuration does enter into this picture. I fish cranks also when the situation calls for it. I do get a tempered cushion from the rod held low and to the side, even with cranks. Fish were made to swim, so I like to keep them under the water. When they see my ugly face, it's too late, they are in the net. I did mention in my thread that it is not always possible to do what I was suggesting, boat configuration and what is being run at the time. I do play a few up the gut, and from now on I'll think of you when I do. Thanks for adding your valued opinion, that I'm sure others share with you. Good discussion is what it is all about.

Tom, She's a beauty.

Dan, Even if you do have to lay it up tomorrow, you had one heck of a Fall. Fantastic fishing. Gotta Luv Dat BaY.

Bob, GJ on the Steel.

This is posted in the Walleye Forum but I think it applies to Salmon also. Fighting fish on the back of the boat with the rod pointing skyward, seems to be the norm. Sometimes it is necessary to do this, because of what is being run off the sides, but I don't think this is the best way to fight and win. How many fish get off right at the back of the boat?? I know I'm going to get some flack, but keep an open mind. We have all heard over the years that we need to keep the rod tip up. By keeping the rod tip high we put an upward angle on the fish. As the fish gets closer to the boat the upward pressure gets greater. A fish just out of nets reach splashing on the surface, has a good chance of getting off. If it's possible I like to play the fish with the rod level and pointed sideward. The fish still has to fight the rod, but it is not forced to the surface prematurely. When the fish is close, the rod can go skyward. When the fish breaks the surface he should be in the net. I know Kings and Steel will take to the air no matter what we do, and we all enjoy the show. Next time you have a corner open try it with the rod to the side.

A very generous offer.

Frank's has the H2O on sale right now also. $120

Happy Birthday Bomber. Sorry about your friends dad.

GJ Dan. Eating Smoked whitefish is the best part of the trip. Those whites and their soft mouth are tricky to finesse to the net. Tom T. aka TallTails is about as good @ pier netting as anyone I have seen. I'm not the best with a long handled net in the vertical position. I like the fish up close and personal as I net them. They see my ugly face, and jump in the net to hide.

Fish have been caught on bottle caps. Some days they will hit on anything.

I'll start the bidding @ $50.

I run a set of quad trees on my Islander hardtop. 10 boards when conditions are right, is not a problem. They are the cat's A$$ for running boards. I did get some SS rail mount holders off eBay from Tommy Marine. They were about $22. I'm using them as net holders. They do look substantial.

Toxic Lead Poisoning to two VN bucks. WTG Jess

All of the above.

Shake Rattle and Roll.

Fantastic fishing Dan.

Jay, FANTASTIC.

A few years back we fished at night for walleye. We used the Offshore Flag lights. My night vision is not as good as it used to be. Night fishing called for a small crew (2), and two rods per person. With only four boards out, you can put a lot of space between them. We only trolled in close at night, so lines over the side were seldom run. The outer boards were run out only as far as good visibility permitted. It takes good fishermen, that have fished together, and work well as a team. It's a lot different at night, and even familiar areas appear differently. The fishing can be good, but the low light conditions do make it tougher.

Cover your eyes just before you do it, or you will not look so good. It will react violently.

Adam and Mike, You are both talking flashers. The dodger set ups have to be run a little slower. The dodger squid can be a kick A$$ set up. The potential for tangles is there, but minor tangles are no big deal.

Jerry, A warm welcome to you. You will like it here. Let us know if you need any help.