Quillback

Congrats, that's a good day!

Yes, one of the best games I have ever seen. You really have to like the Chiefs chances of winning it all.

Well, best wishes on your recovery! Things aren't the same without you and the big guy, so hopefully ya'll can make it.

This thread must have jinxed me. Went out this morning to prep the boat for some fishing tomorrow - right side rear tire flatter than a pancake. To get the boat in the garage I have to put it pretty close to the wall on that side, so I couldn't get the cross ways tire iron on it, had to get a socket wrench and do some kicking to loosen up the lugs. That is always so much fun. But got it off, it is in the truck bed and tomorrow I'll be off to get it replaced - if anyone has one in stock. The only ray of sunshine is that the tire was pretty worn. A nail did the dirty deed.

Used to catch them in the Columbia river, both white and green sturgeon. Anchor up facing into the current, and fish bait on the bottom off the back of the boat, fresh smelt, if you could get them, were the best bait. On an average day, you'd get 30-40 of them, but these were not the 8 foot monsters, most of them were 24-36" long. They had a slot limit, you could keep 2 a day that were 42-48" in length. I kept one once, but not at all impressed with the taste, even smoked it and it just wasn't that good. Those Snake river fish are caught over and over, they aren't too bright. It is all catch and release and they are a tough fish and can handle the repeated catching. Supposedly the guides have named individual fish that they have caught multiple times. Never did go to the Snake and try it, but maybe someday I'll make a trip out there to fish for them. I know people that have caught them, and those fish will flat out wear you out, one of those deals where once you catch one, you lose the desire to catch another.

No doubt poaching occurs, but I'd bet the guy selling those fish in your first post is selling farm raised fish. Largemouth Bass – Freshwater Aquaculture (extension.org)

Good on Dennis for picking that stuff up.

Cool, glad to see you guys are coming, always is fun talking to everyone.

I never see many waterfowl, except for the geese. But obviously those guys are on to something.

Just finished The Dragon behind the glass by Emily Voight. The dragon being an Arowana fish. Certain varieties of this fish are worth large amounts of money, much like fancy Koi. I thought it was a good read, even for a non-species guy such as myself. You can go to Amazon and get reviews. You think John's Folly likes to travel for fish? You should see the travel the folks who spend their lives finding new species of fish do. Be happy to mail my copy of this book if anyone wants to read it. First reply gets it, PM me your address.

Good to see someone that keeps up on their tire PM. Also don't forget to carry a bucket full of winter air in your trunk in case you are on the road and one of your tires gets low. I know from painful experience that finding a bucket of winter air at a gas station is next to impossible.

I had not watched much Bills football this year, but watched the playoff game where they smoked the Pats. One thing that impressed me was how fast Allen can run.

Last year some guys set up a blind right by the swim beach at the Big M park. Never heard them shoot, and the park geese weren't around that day so I doubt if they were going to get anything. Those park geese don't fly much, they do some swimming then waddle up to the grass and graze for a while, then waddle back to the water and swim. There was a couple of dozen hanging around the old Viney launch last week. They need thinning out.

This is the game I am looking forward to the most this weekend. Not a fan of either team, but this has the potential to be a great game.

Indeed, happy birthday Mr. McBasser, and good to see you got into the fish!

There's been a few on the Big M ramp, always pays to scope out the ramp before backing down.

I agree, wonderful sport fish on appropriate tackle.

Forgot to post the past winners: 2015 - Kbilb 2016 - Little Jasper 2017 - Carl W 2018 - Kbilb 2019 - Kbilb 2020 - Chip Covid 2021 - JayBill 2022 - Your moniker here?

Might be pretty neat in the spring when the stripers are biting on top. One of these days I am going to spring for it.

Cold moon this morning.

Nothing else better to do, so I am going to poke around and try and find my FNF stuff. It's fun to watch that bobber go down.

Dock-in-it, you out there? Bill are you seeing any boats on the lake from your perch up in the high ground? Don't know if you guys have seen this app, but pretty neat tool for wind speeds and wind predictions. Windfinder - Wind map, wind forecast & weather reports

I will bring dogs and buns, small charcoal grill, charcoal, lighter fluid and matches.

Spring is right around the corner and so is the annual OA One Bass Tournament. Hope to see you there! M&M is getting the permits $10 voluntary donation, proceeds to go to CAM (Christian Action Ministries) Here are the rules, such as they are. Feel free to bring food. See pinned food thread and reply there if you plan on bringing anything March 19, 2022, Eagle Rock COE Ramp, 0700 start time, Tournaments ends at 1400. Must be a registered OA member to participate. Big bass format, largest weight wins. Any black bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass, Meanmouth) are eligible, but only one bass will qualify as the biggest. Plaque will be awarded to the winner (and just think of the bragging rights you will have on the forum). Immense prestige will accrue to the winner of this tournament. You can fish multiple people out of a boat, but the trophy will go to the individual that weighs in the biggest bass. You can trailer to another Table Rock launch if you prefer. Typical bass tourney rules apply - No bait, no trolling, and no A-rig or multi-arm lures. No promises on what will be there as far as food, but last year things came together and we had a pretty good spread. I recommend you bring your own drinks. Always a chance that weather could be bad in March, if it is looking bad enough to make travel treacherous then we will have to reschedule. We'll notify everyone a day or two in advance it if looks like bad weather.

Best wished for your wife's recovery. Things were a bit slow up the White yesterday compared to a week ago, but I don't see any turnover going on up there. I'm blaming it on the full moon.