Glenn -Brazee

Thanks for the update. If this is true I will be stopping tomorrow to fill boat and povs

Great looking browns,what a way to catch and release though. Hope it survived. I think those agent were well aware of were you were and no harm done. (some like to fish too) Shows what a little temp.change can do to heat things up. Watch the boats come out of storage now! Glenn

been looking forward to this sale for a while. They have done a great job advertising locally,should be a good time. Will spend some time with my 12yr. son. I wish there was a way to tell who the LOU members are there would like to meet and pick some of your brains on fishing Glenn (N.Sandy Pond)

These are awesome blanks/lures for anyone not familiar with the pirates and a great price too. Thanks for the recent order. Fish On!

I just call them "great on the grill" yum!

This would make a great Christmas present! (Could someone talk to my wife)

Mark- Congratulations on the "new" ride. You will enjoy it. Have a 1992 212 Tournament myself. Easy to get around the ponds and it can handle some prettty good swells. Safe Boating. Glenn

Interested in one of them if LAKEBOUND88 doesn't take them both.

Once again Paul, you are truely an artist!

As always, fantastic photography and gorgeous fish! You are true to your name.

Here is something you Musky hunters should check out. What a Monster catch! http://www.abay.com/alexandriabaynynews1847.htm

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Burt- Don't give up on your Penn Yan they are a great boat! I owned several aluminum boats in the past,(including a GLS Sea Nymph) before owning my 92' Tournament 212. First you are going from a lighter al. boat to a fiberglass boat,you are really going to feel the difference. Weight,steering,planing etc will all feel different. Take a look at the boat at rest in a slip or a calm day and see how balanced it is in the water. You probably have a good idea from the water line on the bow. You can make adjustment in equiptment from there. You do have a hardtop compared to mine being canvas,which will make a difference,but the 4.3 should be plenty of power.Make sure you have the correct prop pitch 19" to obtain WOT rpms and hole shot. Trim tabs will also change things. Keep in mind as other said,extra battery in stern,equiptment location,fuel,persons on board etc. Most important get comfortable handling boat on L.O. And don't overload it. Here are a few of mine last fall in the water to give an idea of where is sets on water.

Sounds like Musky Bob has some competition

Has anyone gotten creative or had any ideas how to post the new passport style merchant mariner credential/twic card on their vessel to make it "in a conspicuous place" while diplaying the "officer endorement page"? I know most of us had posted a nicely framed legacy style document on the vessel in the past, but now no way am I framing the passport or leaving it laying around in the vessel. Just wondering what everyone else was doing at this time. The information below is provided by the U.S. Coast Guard. Important Information for Mariners about posting of the New Merchant Mariner Credential on-board a vessel. The Coast Guard recently released the new Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC), a passport style document that replaces legacy licenses and documents. There is a requirement, 46 USC 7110, that the license be displayed in a conspicuous place on the vessel on which he/she is serving has not been changed by this new style credential. Those mariners previously required to post a legacy license should now post their MMC in accordance with the guidance below. Mariners should display the officer endorsement page of the credential. This is equivalent to the previous officer license. The term “officer endorsement†is defined in 46 CFR 10.107 of the final rule. The definition, in part, states, “The officer endorsement serves as the license and/or certificate of registry pursuant to 46 USC subtitle II part E.†The final rule also discusses this issue in section III, paragraph 15, sub-section A, “Comments from the Docket or Public Meetings.†It specifically states, “Officer endorsements could be contained on opposing pages and would not contain personal privacy information so that the credential could be opened to that page for posting aboard vessels to satisfy the requirements of 46 USC 7710.†Sincerely, David C. Stalfort Captain, U. S. Coast Guard

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Chris- After researching this topic this past spring to clean bottom paint off my Penn Yan,I found Peel Away Marine Safety Strip by Dumond Chemicals to be my best choice.(I neither work for nor recieve any kick-backs from this company) but it worked awesome! Just paint or spray it on,lay the paper over that is provided,wait aprox.6-12 hours and scrape off to gel-coat finish. I had two coats of bottom paint and removed it with no problems. this stuff is also safe to work with. Be careful of those "i heard this works" chemicals. Many chemicals harm a fiberglass gel-coat finish. This stuff is not cheap but less than 1 gallon finished whole boat. Be careful to tape off stripes/decals as it will peel them off! best of luck with what ever you decide.

Stan- Thank Grizz for sharing the pics! Never saw two lrg.salmon in one net before. Get with Musky Bob,you will need all his salmon recipes! (Did I just hear a bear?)

Missdemeaner, Thanks for going on the defense of this unfortunate incident that happened to RodBuster and crew. Unfortunately most people don't have the understanding of the job function of an officer in the line of duty. I can asure all good fishermen that no intentional harm was done to to tangle lines or lose valuable gear. Everday I personally deal with issues on the northern border to asure that my homeland (an yours) remains safe and secure. You are correct in stating the Canadian border is not the Mexican border.There is 4 times as much more border to the north and 1/4 of the officers to patrol, all potential points of entry must be considered. Everyday the threat exist of illegal aliens,contraband,weapons,etc entering, and when confronted desperate measure are often taken to avoid capture. Please remember that law enforcement have families they want to go home to safely, and yes they spend time fishing when time allows too. Respectfully yours. A LOU member.

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS WORK! I always admire the work of a true "artist" in creating a fish mount of such high standards. Years back I had a gorgous fish done by Paul DeAngelos (who flew the coop???) and yours truly is "First Class" You will be busy.. Thanks for sharing!

Erin- Just to clerify what document will be required for your return trip to the U.S. For now in order to be WHTI compliant at crossing the border you will need proof of citizenship (such as a birth certificate) and a form of gov't photo I.D. Passports,passport card or enhanced drivers liscence will be required starting JUNE 1st to be WHTI compliant. You can find more inf. at CBP.GOV website. Hope this helps.

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Dane & Landshark- Thanks for the additional input on prints. Will contact both Massina and Buffalo to see if either one can make a point to meet. If not this Charlie Greer seems to have it together,i'll make the trip to Buffalo.Thanks again. WW.IV- Make sure you use aan approved SAMHSA lab in the Federal Registry. I've always used Quest Diagnostics. Good Luck. Glenn

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the helpful feedback. I guess I will contact Messina and Buffalo USCG to see about an appointment. It sure beats driving to Boston or NYC. I'll let everyone know how it turns out...