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Enjoy your day Tom

Hey guys - Does anyone got a picture of this lure? I have heard many things (all good) about this lure but never seen one before. Infact, I believe (correct me if I am wrong Larry) that the winning fish for the Chautauqua tournament run by Larry Jones was won by a fella casting this lure. He boated two monsters that day up in the Mayville flats on a black 8" Ed Lationo jerkbait. Would love to get my hands on one.... anyone got any for sale and/or know where I could pick one up? Thanks - C

Thanks for the report Bob. I am from Greece as well and will be trying Braddocks tomorrow. Do you think we will have good ice still? This little warm front should help melt much of the top snow we got over the last week or two here.

You are right Nitro.... they are gone off the BPS website now. I know they also have the Pete Mania reels in stock at BPS for $55 as well (discounted again). They deeply discounted all rods/reels with his name on it. To my understanding now, BPS has come out with a new line of musky rods to replace the Pete Mania ones but I would think you would be hard pressed to find a better rod for the money. $37 at Gander is a steal...... you almost have to buy them just for the sake of stocking one away or to serve as a junk rod you let your not-so-skilled friends use when they come out with ya.

Thanks for the report Scott. Hopefully next weekend will be more productive - the weather is looking good as of now but that could change any day...

They also have the Pete Mania Musky Rods on sale at Bass Pro right now. I picked up one earlier this year and another recently and Joe picked up 1 as well. What a HUGE difference they made for us this year. This was the same rod that Capt. Mike Sperry uses. Worth every penny.

Your not far off...... I should show the pictures that I COULDN'T post! Ahhhhhh the 70's (the pre-Chad era).

Welcome aboard Bob! I am (along with MANY others on here) from Rochester as well. We got a great group of guys here and I am sure you will fit right in. If you haven't yet had a chance to view our 2009 slideshow - be sure to check it out! http://www.lakeontariounited.com/LOU_slideshow2009.php So sit back, relax and make yourself at home Bob You are in good company! Chad

Bob - I agree. Jerry, Larry and I will be testing them out as well come 2010 season. A very interesting idea and great alternative to the real thing. C

Here's a wishin' a happy birthday to my Dad who always had time to take his sons fishin' So in my father's honor, I thought I might take a trip back down memory lane... ready? My Father's first boat... after the hurricane came through... true story! I'm sure many LOU members were familiar with this era... some even call it "the good ol' days" A young Larry (wonder if he knew about the huge hole in his pants at the time picture was taken?) Smokin' + Aviators + Salmon = PRETTY FREAKIN' COOL! Glad pa let us tag along that day Nothing like hiking up the shorts as high as they can go and dropping a line Here is to many more years on the water to come!

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My goal for 2010 is to catch the 50"+ fish that I lost fishing with Mike Sperry.... that goal alone should keep me coming back for years to come...

Welcome aboard Gord! We are really excited to have you aboard and will be posting more information about your exclusive LOU discount on Baitrix products soon

Next year we need to start this thread BEFORE THE LOU SLIDESHOW COMES OUT!

I also found this deal the other day if anyone is interested: DAI-RIKI Fishing Tippet Material $0.25, Scientific Anglers Tippet (25 yds) $0.40, Redington Standard Tippet 30m $0.45, Grabber 10-hr Handwarmers (2-pk) $0.79

Ray, Tom's right - not a problem at all. Just don't post your credit card info in the forums or I might see the sales of all the LOU merchandise skyrocket pretty quickly... I'll let you know when it runs out and then you can update your info then. Enjoy the new year everyone!

Welcome aboard Tom! Glad to have ya'

Larry - Thanks for the XMAS Card! I loved it! Zach - thanks for sharing some pics! Very nice

Happy B-Day Scott See you on the ice!

Welcome aboard CS! Make yourself at home

Nice fish Iceman! My brother happened to send me a picture of your 9.2lb fish. I also heard you had some good solid ice (6"-8") out there. Probably a little less tomorrow but good luck to those that do get out.

Thanks for the reports Scott! Saves me the gas and time...

Thanks Brian - might try on Thursday before the warm weather comes back to town...

Darn...... that is too bad. Was looking to get out on Braddocks possibly Christmas Eve. How thick was the ice Scott/Rob?