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Me too. Of course, I wouldn't think of going on a foreign expedition without a new windlass, anchor, batteries, inflatable and camper top. What a great excuse.

Guests first is my general practice and they can catch all the fish if they wish. I make sure they understand I enjoy reeling in the fishes, but everything that comes before the strike including the strike itsself is what really trips my trigger.

I think the answer to your question is yes Al but thats just what I have heard. I'll take a back seat to someone with first hand experience. My question in regards to the BRM-2 roller is if a 13lb fluke style anchor will self launch or even fit this roller? I've gone down to West Marine...

Your nuts on CAVU. Compared bases at Outdoor Emporium this morning and discovered the same. Bought four strikers and it appears I wont have to drill hole one. Painless. Just extend a few holes laterally an eighth of an inch or so with a rat tail file. I had never seen these holders before...

Thanks Fellers. Despite my earlier attempts to defend the Fish On, the only time I really like them is when I drop one overboard. Only $12 down the drain. Mr. Fisherman, how close is close on the base holes? Perhaps you could describe what you discovered if you wouldn't mind. I'll have to...

Can anyone recommend a good halibut rod holder system. I use Fish On's and they don't fare well in this application. I know your never supposed to put your rod in a holder but I just can't help myself some times. I'd like a unit that can swivel horizontally and solidly holds the rod either by...

I think CAVU Ken has got a great idea also. As long as I get to fish out of my own boat! I believe there is at least one river on the Olympic Penninsula I can purchase a tribal permit to fish for steelhead on reservation property. I have also finally and painfully come to grips with the...

Wow, you can sure figure out who is passionate about salmon fishing here in Washington State. This is how I see it. 1. Many interests get together, predict run size, evaluate threatened and endangered fish runs and figure out who owns what fish and determine allowable harvests. 2. The...

Bush and Kerry are in a dead heat after election day. The Democrat and Republican party heads get together and decide the only fair way to resolve who will be president is to hold a four day fish off in Minnesota. Both candidates arrive at the lake which is covered in ice and receive contest...

As I troll with my main almost exclusively, I wouldn't have any use for the Scotty extended arm or swivel base. Not sure if they are necessary with the twin applications though. I did install a Mac Troll Saver on my kicker for cheap insurance should I get really out of shape. It would only...

This is good news. Thanks for the posting Larry. There was some talk the limit could be reduced to one fish in the lower river in return for extending opportunity (read, season length). Have you heard of any fish showing up in your neck of the woods Larry? I've heard several reports of a...

You might want to check out the TR-1 Gold auto pilot for four stroke kickers. www.nautamatic.com. Very cool wireless remote unit with gyro compass that has become somewhat popular around the Northwest particularily with fishing enthusiasts. I would have one but the unit costs as much as my...

Yessirree Mike. I'm a wishin I lived next to that river for sure.

Thanks Larry for the information. I'll give her a call.

I'm going to sign up for this ship. Pretty sure springer season closed below I-5 the last day of April last year but it's up to the fish dudes, run sizes, escapement goals, sea lions and similar stuff out of our control. Beginning of April should be a safe date We will have a spot aboard our...

This topic should get some attention considering the significant investment perhaps half of our brethren have made on Auto Pilots. I agree that the units are expensive and can pose a significant hazard but, I believe this is a "Stupid is as Stupid does" kind of thing. Based on one seasons...

Yeah, This is one great looking boat. If I can just keep saying my incantation as noted in my earlier post, I might not catch the disease. Something to be said about zipping through a 2-3' chop though.

I like my easy tower. I like my one engine. I like four nautical miles per gallon. I like the easy clean up. I like my little boat payment. I like my low insurance payment. I like my low center of gravity. I like going slow. I like my easy tower. I like my one engine. I like four...

Well, It's official. My youngest daughter will not reschedule her wedding in Bellingham next weekend to allow me the opportunity to play with the rest of you on opening boat show weekend. I've tried everything from work conflicts, threatening not to pay, throwing fits, etc. Actually, I...

Thanks once again for all of your responses. Sneaks install of the below deck Sprint does look attractive and negates any concern I have regarding the cleat, but Tyboo has me solidly turned in the opposite direction with the 600 G. 10-4 on the pivoting bow roller and Simpson Lawrence rode Mike...