solgrande

I used it twice....picked up a rod reel combo and kept the reel.Was having the butt extended but the guy could`nt come through....(had it for 8months) so i have descided to pass it along to someone who`ll use it.I got it in used but mint condition. Bob s

selling a st croix legend extreme/xc76mhmf.Great pike/bass rod in excellant shape.Asking $300.Contact me @ 1-315-576-1208 Thanks Bob

ummm...spoke to soon,not gonna make it.Have fun all. sol

Hi gregg...more than likely i`ll be there again as well.Had a great time last year.Hey chad...what if ya just gather in the dining room,put a table or two together and swap away.Nice river view too. sol

i keep a pair of church walleye boards in my boat.small lip shallow divers.Great for pike as well running bomber long A`s,6"jakes and 5"muskellunch.Don`t use`m much as i`m normally running solo but this year allowed 3 lines i may try it more.2 flatlines and 1 planer?dunno....2 lines i can run a better pattern without worrying `bout the 3rd.I`m gonna give the swimwhizz a try behind one-might pull too much tho. sol

I`d be in but already have one and they are great-love it.Plenty of room!! sol

glad this past week sorted itself out for ya....and you were worried.Mich show not a bad ride,made it with larry last year in a day-rather long with the snowstorm on way back.Next time i`ll spend the night!welp...off to greece in am to work on the boat and start tearing off the old motor getting ready to install my new/old one.I`m gonna need another box if (when)i get more bakers Bob S

I do like the line recovery & speed on the 40 saltist along with the drag.Would work great on the river for jigging.I know mark arena uses the larger model up there.Thanks for the input. Bob S

when is the michigan show?

that`s what i want you to believe .. ...and if i throw anything like i did today i won`t be much good anyway.Damn that hurt guess i better not test it anymore for awhile.Picked up a new 9`xxh tackle ind rod and looking forward to trying it out.Probably gonna be my river rod.As far as those reels go i`m likeing the 35"per recovery & 6:2:1 speed along with 20#max drag on the saltist as opposed to 25" 4:2:1 15#drag on the tekota.That tekota in nice though!!Atleast i have some time to think about it. Bob S

Gonna be updating my trolling reels and am seriously considering the saltist 40lc...otherwise the tekota 500lc.For those who use`em what are your thoughts? I`m itch`n to get fish`n!!Got the interior of my boat all tore up putting in new carpet,vinyl floor and rearranging my access hatches as well as installing my newly aquired evinrude 70hp(up from a 40hp-woohoo).I`ll also have a 2009 sealion galv trailer for a 14-16`that`ll be sold in the near future(came with the motor-junk`n the 77'proline boat)This trailer is brand new!! Bob S

Getting rid of my voyager.I have a 1 man i can use & i`ll buy a yukon next year.Need to make room and put the xtra $ into my boat restoration.The clam is maybe 7yrs old has a large sled and opens to around a 6` ctr.Seats two with ease and plenty of room inside.It has a little wear but for $275 you can`t or should`nt complain.Comes with a cover and i`ll throw in the towbar as well!!!!!I`m in williamson,ny.This is a great deal for all so stop standing out in the cold and turn on the heat!Send msg for more pics or a viewing. Thanks Bob S

Search is over....picked up an evinrude(`96) 70hp over the weekend.Along with it came a boat and 2009 sealion trailer.Boat will be pieced and scrapped and the trailer is for sale!!!trailer looks brand new and is most likely for a 16`boat.I will post pics @ a later date.$ is gonna be between 1k-$1300.

Thanks don...i`ll more than likely start working on my boat this coming weekend.Pulling carpet and draining/removing gas tank.I had the head off in the fall and replaced the gasket but still had issues.I really would like to upgrade anyhow.If it is the fuel that`ll be great and i won`t be so hard pressed to locate another motor right away.Putting vinyl floor in with snap in carpet and replacing fwd casting deck and new configuration for storage compartments.Figure i better get started on this!. Bob S

Thanks for the advice....i have a force 40 now that is pwr trim and would`nt consider anything but pwr trim-love it.My current motor is pumping water into my cylinders somewhere and i`m just gonna go ahead and upgrade.Hopefully someone can find me a motor.

I am in the market for a 98 or newer yamaha or evinrude outboard with pwr trim/controls.Other makers will be considered.You may contact me through here or by cell @ 1-315-576-1208 Thanks Bob Solley

Got any old tackle...i may be interested.Specifically i`m looking for bite`em baits also spelled bite`em bate.A revolving wood bate anchored to a frame of sorts.Both hooks located on the bottom of the wire frame.Line tie is like a pigtail.I need a few more colors to complete all colors but i have oddball colors not cataloged.Most sought after for me is the chocolate-green,red head,red tail.Also looking for red body,white head:Gold body,red head,red tail.Any color i`ll consider if it is in better condition than mine.For conditions i`m looking for prices are in the $85-$150+ range...depends on what ya got.Be reasonable!!!This is what they fetch!!Boxes are a different story altogether,these are 1917 baits,cardboard boxes are tough to find and out of my willing price range. If ya have any of these or just other tackle you want to part with give me a call.I am a small time collecter-NOT in it for the money,i don`t re-sell much unless it`s an upgrade!!..just love the art! Thanks Bob Solley(1-315-576-1208)

Have a safe and happy holiday season everyone here @ esox-LOU.May you troll from dawn to dusk,cast until your arm falls off...then use the other one and successfully catch and release your personal best in the coming year.May you be granted the extra time in your pursuit of your next big fatti and blessed with good friendships built here on LOU. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL AND TO ALL....there`s always next season!! My newyears resolution...catch more than 1 muskie!!lol what`s yours? be well sol

good for you zach...hard work pays off when a quality bait is produced and i`m happy to have them all in my arsenal!!!I have a couple that i`ve put in my antique lure collection-and they look great(never be in the water).There are a couple muskie lures that i consider modern classics that are signed right next to them.Keep it up zachy boy.Fine job you do! ps...got a nice pic of when we were down @ saltfork im thinking of posting-go figure it was raining lol)Seeya man. Have a merry christmas sol

like the new ralph...fitting lol.got sling off yesterday and out of work for 3more wks...ugh.Have learned one thing though...when i drop something DON`T try and catch it!!Atleast the weather is holding off,i`ll be ready in time for some hardwater.Auger fires right up & with this time off all gear will be ready to go.A rodent did chew a hole in one of my rubber gloves....old,no...just gracefully paceing myself.

here`s the **** of it all....mom took a fall the very next day and broke here arm.what a pair we are.My right arm is in a sling as well as her left.Of course i am right handed and her left,pretty comical @times.All this time off is just what i don`t need...extra time on ebay looking for lures lol. ...keep an ear open for a good motor(60-70hp-pwr trim)

finally got my shoulder worked on.Now maybe i`ll be able to cast a bit more.Dealt with it for 1-1/2yrs.Hurts like hell now(procedure done fri)& hopefully i`ll get full range of motion back. sol

was wondering if anyone can help me with pricing this item.I aquired this and an old transom light pole(copper/with screwed on glass bulb cover)along with old fishing items from a couple when i went to look at their vintage stuff.Her father was an avid fisherman up on the st.lawerenceThere is also an old rear plag pole from a wooden boat(mahogany?)Anyways i`ll be selling these for them and could use some help with @least the compass.It is a Dinsmore direct reading gimble mounted marine compass model G-75 in the box with spare parts and instruction sheet.I`ll get some pics taken and post them soon.i went on line and found classic automobile dinsmores that have a wide range of prices and don`t know if the one i have will command as much. Thanks for the help. Bob S(solgrande`)

Hey guys...over the winter i`m gonna be looking for an outboard so if anyone has one or knows of one could ya let me know.We are still gonna try and get mine running once we figure out the problem but i`m gonna want to upgrade if the price is reasonable.What i`m looking for is an evenrude or yamaha in 60-70hp w/pwr trim 2000 and up.Currently mounted is a force 40.I would consider other models but prefer to stay late 90`s to present.I`ll also post this in the wanted adds later. Thanx Bob S

Nice job ...i`m jealous. cool shoes chad Bob