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Congratulations and happy st Patty’s day...that’s kind of cool and fitting...today is her birthday and the official and all...wished my pat happy birthday we almost went back to spring river today...but decided to just run shoal creek in the jet for a test drive....it’s pretty fun...but barely outruns it’s own smoke id say if you and Curtis can go one day later this week...you should do good. Big catches last week before Neosho flooded...10c should be good to go when you’re ready

What’s the specs? What did you go with?

We waited til 2 this afternoon...and was going to try it til we pulled in the parking lot...Neosho river is rolling and muddy....spring river not so much. The boy and I decided to trailer to honey creek and bass fish instead. Nice day for a boat ride...but I sure stink at grand...I had a decent one on a spinner bait and somehow broke him off...the boy had one on a grub that got off right at the boat. water was 45 or 6 in main lake...and about 51 in the back of honey creek

I took family last May to the ash river area of lake Kabetagoma up by international falls...had a great time catching big smallmouth on poppers. now my oldest wants to try Texas. He is on spring break in two weeks...so I would like to take him. We have Oklahoma fishing license...so I was thinking Murray, Arbuckle, Texoma, McGee creek or broken bow...but he would prefer texas I’ll be honest...I’m scared of lake fork...our boat is an old Lilleys landing rental g3...it’s a great boat...but not a big water boat. I’ve heard horror stories about lake fork this time of year...my buddy Dave swamped his champion down there fifteen years ago. ive done a little internet scouting...my buddy lives down by Sam Rayburn but again...giant lake in a small boat. So that worries me...plus the alligator picture he sent me...I will try to post it. lake Dunlap looks cool...but long way down there...any body have a suggestion for a smaller slash sheltered lake in Texas that has big bass?

I went to check it out this morning...there were 6 or 8 rigs in parking lot at twin bridges...I passed a couple headed down on the way back to town water is low...be careful if you go. I’ve seen quite a few boat trailers hung up on the left side of the ramp. I wouldn’t back in too far if you can help it. the ramp is open on 10c at spring river...they paved the lot. Some dipshit farmed the newly laid sod.

What do you mean by a cackler? Sorry if a dumb question? Is that a lesser?

Loooks like you’re gonna need a bigger trailer...the spook rod is cool wish it was me and mine....good job...looks like a great time...and not too cold to boot

Thanks for putting the size in perspective. We fish big hill on occasion...it’s a big lake. I thought it would be closer to bone creek size. I of course hope they build it. i don’t really care what side of the river they build it...the east side looks like it has better creeks...and would probably have better scenery. I’ve fished the ponds and creek there on spicers land where they’re planning to build the dam on west side...Steve was a pretty good guy back in the nineties...little crazy but so was I

Just as a closure...I got the gun back today. cz customer service was great...according to the notes...they replaced the action bar...extended the firing pin. Got new barrel due to seized choke...included new extra full choke in box. They didn’t charge anything for repairs or shipping either way. Everything seems brand new...not sure how well it will work but I’d say they stood behind it. Hopefully it will work the few times he tries to shoot a turkey. I doubt I will take it...I’m not sure I trust it

Most people don’t know the backstory...I know I don’t...nor do I care to know it. It’s like a nascar race to me...redneck noise But what I do know is that he is on national tv...well the history channel...giving credit to god for his success and that takes balls. His kids have respect for him...he definitely left his family with a better lot in life than they would have been in without him...seems like he achieved success to me.

It’s pretty cool...benches are low...have to sit Indian style almost.

I should also say...no matter how much it was...it was a lot better than me. I know I didn’t just have a regional sporting goods store or have 20mil in operating revenue...so good for them. i like Phil and his message

I’ve got a cool pirogue style boat that was originally sold by duck commander...Welded aluminum...it’s cool was made way before the show i think it was just a regional sporting goods store before the show 20million in operating revenue sounds killer...but if retailer and haven’t subtracted cost of goods sold...probably didn’t amount to much

Ya...suprised me but they said I could just FedEx it directly to them. I've looked at a different barrell for a remington 1100...and I just hate to pay new prices for them...most are over 200 bucks. I've got 1100 in 410, 20, and 12...but the 20 was used as skeet and trap gun...so it has skeet barrell and full choke. I'd rather have a modified Uncle goes to gun shows sometimes...he says you can pickup a remington barrell cheaper at the shows...but I haven't ever tried it.

I called cz today...they said send it to them...they'll fix it for free...kind of a pia but good to know they'll stand behind it...said it would take 6 weeks tho...will see what happens

We'll see...wasn't really a cheap gun...but I guess if it isn't a browning, benelli, or a beretta..a lot of people look down on them. I always get tickled at people that spend a lot of money on a bow...or maybe a shotgun...and act like it's a big deal. Think about how much a boat costs in comparison...have a good one

I hear ya....i've got a 870 magnum I use for turkeys. He has an old wingmaster quail gun...with improved cylinder...so he was wanting something specifically for turkeys. He doesn't like duck hunting because he says too cold...but went with us this morning...it was pretty nice out...I took my coat off in ground blind...and actually fell asleep at one point. He finally goes and the dang gun didn't work right...bad luck Maybe it will be an easy fix...I thought this gun would basically be like my 870 magnum

I took the plug out...and put 4 in the tube for now...see if spring loosens up...and if that helps... Thank you for the link

I'm not very mechanical...I took it apart...spring definitely feels strong...think I should cut an inch off of it...and see what happens?

Father in law bought a used cz 12 gauge to turkey and duck hunt with...he bought it earlier this fall from steves in joplin. Took it this weekend for first time...and it ejects the new shell from the tube...instead of putting it into the chamber. Danmbdest thing I ever saw...almost like someone took it apart and put it back together wrong. This is 2nd used gun from Steve's that we've had a problem with...it looks brand New...cost wasn't much different than New...but someone got rid of their junk...and he doesn't check them before selling. Anybody have experience with cz pump shotguns? I feel responsible for him buying it...what a bummer

I've pretty much got it...only had to make one cut...pretty amazing versatile contraption...well engineered I used c clamps and the t rail feet for now...

Thanks for taking the time to give such a detailed reply. I took the fabric off of it...and did some rough measuring. Its definitely going to work. By my best guess the back needs it needs about 2 foot off the width...and about 1 foot off the front. My original idea was to cut same amount (12 inches) off both ends of the male piece...but not sure why I would need to...would be easier to just cut one side...and only have to redrill once...that sounds right doesn't it? Same thing on length...planning to cut all 4 pieces same amount and same spot...redrill...and attach. I need new feet to attach to benches...the one I bought has the feet to slide into the rail on the war eagle...so plan to buy from avery...unless anyone has an idea how to make them...I attached a picture. Avery customer service has been awesome...I spoke to them prior to buying...they assured me about being able to modify...and sent directions...as it turns out...mine is the older style frame...but no biggie...they had those as well

I called today...it's not iced-in...it's flooded. Said only 6 boat in blinds open. Said more should open as water goes down... Said duck count was 265,000 Sounds like a bunch...

I think it will be...if it isn't already...iced-in We are going this weekend too...unless it is...I meant to call today but got busy and forgot

So after our experience at 4rivers...I've decided to get a blind. My buddy has one for his 18 foot boat that he was no longer using...I bought it. Problem is...it's too wide and too long...I think I can make it work. anybody ever tried to cut one down? Any tips?