Ham

If you read through the 10 pages on this thread you read way too much about golf and that the Daiwa Lexas can be had for less than 80 bucks at Cabela's.

FWIW, I can.

Griz Wilson he's an OA guy that can procure anything in the free world and a lot of things from behind the Iron curtain.

Land Big Fish had lots not all that long ago. I would check there. if that doesn't work ask Griz to look for you. He can find a snowball for sale in July in Bolvia. Ham

Heck Yeah! That would be awesome.

Every fish counts. 5 inch chub or 5 pound LMB.

I'd love to do so.

I'd like to get in on the micro fishing stuff and I know whwere we can go get you an Ozark Bass and a long nosed far in Missouri on the same day. I have the boat if you're willing to try Norfork for trout again. Maybe they will run water this time.

First and foremost, I want to fish with friends and family as much as possible. I already have trips planned to do just that. I'm going to try to fish 100 times and not wind up divorced. Pushing for 4000 fish. 52 Species a 25 inch Brown trout a 25 inch walleye A 15 inch crappie A 5 lb smallie more panfish ( should help get to 4000). salt water trip (should help with 52 species) use my fly rods more goofy stuff to be sure. Let's see how it goes.

John, first and foremost, all the boats are relatively inexpensive, very useful, and very durable boats. My main recommendation would be to get a boat with at least a 48 inch bottom. . I love my boat, but I won't ever have another 42 inch bottom trout boat. you'll be happy with a Supreme, Shawnee, or Top Water and likely any of the manufacturers (there are several more). And catch a bunch of fish. Look forward to seeing you in 2017.

You running a metal boat these days?

Here's a quick rundown on the numbers from my fishing in 2016. If my using a clicker and keeping up with my fishing trips bums you out, stop reading NOW. It isn't about me being better than anyone else ; it's about me being better at catching fish than I was before. Spoiler alert: I'm a numbers guy. I made 85 fishing trips. I caught 3679 fish. I caught at least 36 species of fish (I feel like I lost track of one or two, but that's my Bad. I had the pleasure of fishing with 27 different people. I fished in Arkansas, Missouri, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas I used Fly rod, spinning rod, bait caster, Tenkara, and fixed line jig pole. I wade fished, bank fished, used kayak, jet boat, canoe, Bass Cat, and was the guest in 1/2 dozen other boats. This year I caught more fish than I ever have before. Last year was a little bit of a down year ( I caught 3197 fish) because of distractions. It really shows when comparing each month in 2016 to each month in 2015. I caught more fish every month except March, May, and October. May I was only off by 2 fish and October by 23. I have a bunch of BIG plans and BIG goals for 2017. I will save those for another thread.

Custom painted 110's?

I typically fish when it is warmer and do Hammond Camp to Sunburst. I catch SMB and then trout. You can camp at Sunburst and Justin can shuttle you. Justin at Sunburst can make more knowledgeable suggestions

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to each and every one. I appreciate the fishing and friendship in 2016 and Hope for more fellowship in 2017.

So this is what we've come to? Starts out with a perfectly acceptable discussion of spinning reels and morphs into a discussion about freaking golf balls. Bah Humbug!

Of my Goodness that sounds like heaven. I freaking love watching a float go under.

You could do 11 or but it's going to an interesting hike

On a personal note, I'd love for you guys to move to Mountain Home or Flippin or Cotter or Gassvillie

I assume I'll work until I die. If I'm lucky, I'll only work a half day on the day I die. keep in mind that if you lived in MH, you'd have to decide btw BSL and Norfork. I've caught em good both places and sometimes the bite is much better on Norfork. Plus Champ could fish Stripers on Norfork which I know he'd be excited by.

I have not been getting out as much as I would like. Maybe that will get better eventually

I love the Oakland area. What where your water temps?

Just my 2 pennies, my next trout boat will be a Topwater 50" bottom with a 25 Merc jet. If I wasn't worried about HP restrictions on certain rivers I would likely go 60/40 yammy

I'm all about it until the water temp drops below 40 degrees. I'd rather trout fish then spend the day looking for a handful of bites.

It's a fantastic lake. Those bass hate a cold front though.