Sounds like an excellent day. I would be excited to catch a skate or ray. I really thought it was a ray, have to look up skate. Never heard of that. How did you release the hook? Needle nose I guess. I wouldn't know how to handle such a thing.
My experience with raft rentals is they wont let you fish. Hooks and rafts are not great combinations. Don't be so scared of the canoe. You will flip, but you learn the limits. No glass on the rivers.
I received this and am very pleased with it. @liphunterwas as easy to get along with as any one could hope for. Came in super fast, and as described. Great transaction. He even followed up to make sure it was what I was expecting. No surprise from an OAF member, some of the greatest people are on here.
I have fished with both Jesters, and Johnsfolly. Ironically, both the largest and the smallest fish that I have witnessed being caught were by those two. They are quality guys. I am very grateful for them to show me the things they did.
We are instate at S-F Scout Ranch. Very cool place. And I do have a great group of scouts. We have a large lake with many fish. Yesterday we caught many bluegill, 2 bass, and a black bulkhead catfish. I also taught another dad how to micro fish. He was just as giddy as a kid.
@dan hufferd, we do have a Tom D. From Festus. Not sure if it's the sesame guy.
Extra happy father's day to you John.
Dan, from the latest consensus, do not use braid on the new reel. That may change tomorrow, but I have it from good sources, it is not advised. Lol.
Happy father's day all.
I am celebrating by taking 11 scouts to summer camp for the week.
My store.manager is sending mixed signals of me possibly working that weekend.
I have a plastic table, Dutch oven, cast iron skillet and a percolator. I have a gas stove, and a netted gazebo also. I am still expecting to be there. If needed I can meet some one to give them needed supplies if I don't make it.