DJ 17

The more I think about it I am leaning towards the 7 08 as a gun for my kid down the road.  Chas reminding me of the reduced recoil helps that case.

Anyone have any experience with the browning AB3 hunter?

I'm making it harder on myself!  Now im throwing the 7mm-08 as a candidate  It seems to have more versatility. I'm also buying it as a gun my kids can use in the future.   Thoughts??

Justin,

I'm surprised to hear that about that rifle.  I have heard nothing but positive reports.  Did you have the original Vanguard or the newer Series 2?  The S2  is guaranteed MOA out of the box.

Just saw this on the web.  Days like this live on forever!

http://www.today.com/parents/girl-reels-big-bass-barbie-fishing-pole-sweet-daddy-daughter-t46296

Chas,

The 25 is fast that is one of the main reasons I am looking at it as a multi purpose rig.  With light bullets its wicked coyote medicine, and with 120's its a good deer gun as well.  I will not have to worry about burning out the barrel as I won't get to shoot it as nearly as much as I would like.

I have a howa 22-250 thumbhole with a heavy barrel and it is a tack driver, but it is HEAVY.  Other downside is its a 1:14 twist so it doesn't shoot heavier bullets well. If I were to buy another 22-250 it would definitely be a lighter sporter style. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another howa either. 

I will reload eventually, just looking for opinions on versatility of caliber.

Thinking of buying a Weatherby vanguard series 2 in .25-06 or 6.5 creedmoor.  Not because its a "need", just a would like to have. I am also toying with the idea of a 257 weatherby mag but I think its overkill for what I need, plus it is obviously more expensive to shoot. Anyone care to chime in?

I've moved a licking branch and it did work the time I tried it. Wearing rubber gloves I cut a branch from a different farm and hung it over a mock scrape near a stand.  I got pics of 3 different bucks using that "fake" branch. Disclaimer: They weren't huge bucks, 2 21/2 yr old 8 pts and a little fork horn but they still came in to investigate it.

The first 10 days of November are always a pretty good bet to see some action.

I would agree that the chance to win the boat should be separate from winning the tournament. I would think that it would deter someone from entering at all, especially if they are not from the area and feel that they don't have a real shot at winning. 

Nice to see some people still have some nice deer around.  I believe our area had a huge winter kill. I found 5 dead deer in early spring on our farm of only 115 acres and another 4 across the road within 30 acres.  In the past 2 weeks most of the corn has been chopped and we just aren't seeing anywhere near the deer we have in the last few years.  Hope I'm wrong and they are just out of sight, but I'm afraid they took a real beating over the winter.

I have a 175 Dominator, But would like it to grow up to be a 205.  They are great boats, rugged and well built.

Absolutely Awesome. That explains what the terrorist will NEVER UNDERSTAND OR DEFEAT.  America isn't a tower or a city or a farm.  It's a belief in each other and a way of life, that will always carry on no matter how many cowardly attacks take place.  We will ALWAYS step up to do what is needed and what is right no matter the situation.  It is amazing how many people are TRULY at their best when the chips are down and action is necessary.  We should all feel fortunate to be an American and Forever Faithful to our country, its armed forces and each other.  J.D. Thank you for posting the video. Always remember, never forget.

You can also go to Cabelas  and check out the boats they have on site.  They are an alumacraft dealer and can give you an idea of the layout options, etc...  I have an '08 Alumacraft Dominator 175 with a 115 E tec and I really like it.  I do wish it was about 20 ft long but other than that it fishes very well.  That being said the newer Alumacrafts have the rod lockers in the gunnels which is a HUGE detriment in my opinion if you are going to troll because its not very feasible to mount rod holders down the sides of that platform.  If you are ever going to fish during the cold weather months an Aluminum boat with an outboard is the way to go, the layout is obviously personal preference.

I'd be interested in the transducer with cable if you are willing to split it up?

The ninja Strikes again!  Nice to see Josh out as well.

Nice job Mike.

 Thanks guys, I have had great days fishing on Ontario for kings and browns and even Alaska for Halibut, but yesterday was at the top for sure.  Their mother got home from work about 4:00 and asked how their day was and they said "Awesome!"  Then mom goes to hug them and says "You guys smell like fish!" When I showed her the pics she could see why.

Good to hear.

DAMN!

My twins Kyleigh and Daniel turned 4 today. They wanted to go fishing on their birthday. A+.. I took my dad and "The Bandits" out on Cayuga.  We fished between Deans and Sheldrake.  I got half the spread out and was letting a dipsy out a little farther and it took off.  I get Daniel in front of me and told him to get after it.  The fish takes about 75-100 ft of line, then he finally gets a chance to reel.  We get it headed back our way and get it just behind the rigger lines and airborne she goes, dipsy, and all!  Luckily she misses the starboard rigger,and I slid the net under a 7.25#  Rainbow!!  It hit a mtn dew crush/holo tape SD with a MINION pro-am fly.  (Thanks Chris).

Kyleigh is up next and has a hit on the other dipsy but it shakes free, felt like a laker.  Set that back out and look up to see a rigger rod had fired and was headed back down!  Kyleigh steps up again, fights it like a little pro and lands her own 4# rainbow on a gold perch. So now its smiles all around

I was changing out a lure on the starboard leadcore when I hear the drag scream on the port board pulling a 10 color and a gold perch.  Daniel is up again and slugs it out for 15 minutes and I slide the net under another 7.21# Rainbow!  He looks up at me and says "You've got to be kidding me Dad!!"  We were all pumped to say the least.  

After a half hour or so the port dipsy fires again and KP is ready to roll, but this dipsy was out 275!  She steps in front of me and goes to work. After 10 minutes or so I net about a 4# Laker.  That made her very happy since she lost one earlier.

By now its about 11:00 or so and they ask if we can go soon, so we point straight out headed back towards long point.  We are out over 350 fow, haven't marked anything, and I grab one leadcore to start clearing for the day.  Out of the corner of my eye I see a rigger rod release up then go back down hard.     I get it out of the holder and this fish is digging.  They decide to tag team this one since we are almost done!!  They take turns and after a good ten minute fight we net a solid 8# laker.  I really thought it was going to be over ten the way it fought but it was fun nonetheless.  We released that one to fight another day.

We all had a great 4th birthday!!  Hoping for many more like this one.

I like the double single hooks as well. I try to keep them facing opposite directions when I tie them but it doesn't always work out. 

Weeds are a pain.  How were the fleas?

Nice work Mike! Forester Dave and I are hoping to head back up on Saturday. You going to be around?

I was told or read somewhere that they are supposed to dive about 8 ft per ounce. Do you find this to be true on coppers and cores Scott ? Or is that number just someone's SWAG estimate?

A+!!!