DaveF

Once again a male's demise is the result of his lust for a female   Nice buck...congratulations!

BTW, I also let the 15 inchers go just because 3 more inches and the thickness almost doubles.  Give me a limit of 24 inchers and that's the lottery.  Haven't won it yet but I keep playing.

18" to 24" goes home with me.

What a great buck for her first one. She's spoiled

Correction, 4-3/8" Matrix Reel

Non ported? Is that price firm?

      DaveF, check with a Nikon dealer you might be able too have it repaired for $40-50 bucks or free.I have a old Redfeild 2.5 around forty years, after about twenty years I sent it back for a rebuild, they did it free, about three years ago I had it done again, cost $40 bucks.

Cool! I'll look into that. Thanks!

What model is the reel?

            I've heard a lot of good reports about Blackhorn and I will give it a try but not this season. I want to burn up the 777 I've got.

 

   DaveF. It sounds to me like you should send your scope in for repares or get a new one. The Blackhorn mite have given you what you wanted,but after the season take it out and see if you can ajust the scope up and down and left to right. I'm thinking you have a problem with it.

                                                                               Good luck abd be safe.                 Mike.

If the powder didn't make a difference, my next move was to get a new scope Mike. The gun and Nikon scope are about 10 years old, and that's quite a few shots. I had it bore sighted a few months ago, and the guy at the gun shop told me it wasn't that far off. The gun will definately have a new scope on it next season. I'm going to shoot it again tomorrow to make sure that one 10 ring shot wasn't a "fluke".

A few years ago I switched to Blackhorn 209 powder. It causes nearly zero fouling , and reloading a second shot is much easier than when I used pyrodex or 777. I only wish it came in pellets.

I also use Barnes bullets. Love em

Rusty.

Was sighting in my TC Omega the other day and was shooting 3" low and 2" to the right at 50 yards with a 295grn. powerbelt and 100grns. of pyrodex pelets. Couldn't get it to move no matter what I did with the scope. Even tried 150grns. of pyrodex. Eventually I got the windage but still 3" low.

Read nothing but positive things about Blackhorn 209 powder that is made exclusively for inline muzzleloaders. Took a trip over to HVS's and got me some. Looked up a ballisics chart online and suggested 120grns. with a 295 grn. powerbelt. Loaded it up, went to the target, pulled the trigger and hit the bullseye. Cleaned the gun and put it away. I'll use Blackhorn 209 powder from now on.

Congratulations on your first archery kill. May it be the first of many. That can looks like "buck bomb". It is a doe in estrus scent you spray.

Remember that muskies are "long-life" fish (i.e., a 45-inch Tiger and/or 50+" pure) can be 10-15 (tigers) years old and 20-25 (pures) years old.

Perhaps this information should be included on the educational signs. People may not realize how long it takes for a fish to grow to trophy size.

Nice buck! Used to climb 25 ft. years ago back in my younger days with my old baker portable....with no safety belt! Strictly ladder stands now.  

What a hog. Congratulations! My biggest salmon...my very first trip to Lake O in 1976...38 1/2 lbs.

Nice fish. Beautiful colors. Did they have a lot of steam?

They sure did. It was a blast to watch her fight 'em.

She went 2 for 4 and I went 0 for 0. Caught these 2 beauties tuesday at a new "spot".

The pier at Selkirk State Park with a west wind at your face.

Welcome aboard Don. This is a great site. Visit Don's shop if you're ever down in the Wellsboro area fishing. Great guy, and he has everything you'd need.  

Fish wasnt caught in lake O but close. Undisclosed location for various reasons.

I don't blame you one bit for keeping the location a secret. I would too. Congratulations...nice fish! I'm still looking for that 30" eye. My best has been close...29.5"...the fish in my avatar.

You WILL be getting a call from me......if I hit the powerball tomorrow.

Did you take pics yet?

Holy smokes...what an incredible brown. Congratulations! 

Looks like it's ready to explode.

Nice! The smile on his face is priceless.

That's a fattie

Psyche....I was hoping to see a picture.

Just watched the video. It's very touching and hits home. My Dad introduced me to fishing and hunting. We have so many wonderful memories of fishing and hunting trips together. My Dad is 83 now and starting to show his age. His days on the water or in the woods are coming to a close. I just wish I could turn back the hand's of time.