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I think the ice would be rough on the hull. I have a hatchet for that problem when duck hunting. I have froze in several times. Once on a lake, we sit in a cove watching the ice skim around us, then out in front of us to the decoys till they froze up too. I rock the yak to keep it from icing solid, but everytime you have to paddle, ice builds up on the paddle and the boat where water splashes on it.

The Hobby store is a great place for Bead Chain eyes and small beads to create bead bodies. The Bead Head beads need to be purchased from a fly shop because of the counter drill process.

The problem is the customer service when you have a problem and most of it stemmed from the Judge. I would not suggest a Judge as a personal defense weapon. It does have a good purpose, on the farm you can carry a few rounds of .410 and the rest 45lc for snakes, stray dogs, or other things you run across daily on a working farm or ranch. Either of the rounds will kill an man for defense if needed, but there are other, more compact and lethal solutions for that. Smith just introduced the Governor, which takes .410, 45 acp, and 45 lc. It has a scandium frame and is probably twice the price, but is American Made from a first class quality company. I have been looking for a 45 revolver and it may just fit the bill instead of a 625. Britts, that little Kel Tec was a chore to put the 400 rounds thru, more brutal to shoot than any pistol I have shot. I did it in 20 to 30 round sessions. Banging on keyboards has given me some carpel tunnel that gets aggravated when shooting pistols. Any gun needs to be shot to proficiency to trust it fully with your life. Every manufacturer makes a lemon from time to time.

It was a simple time back then. No hint of Socialism in that speech. Non Partisan and trying to keep a country United, not divided.

I would be snagging the lashing straps with a treble hook all of the time. But I can see how they would be handy for the long trips.

DDT affected the snow goose and the turkey??? If memory serves me right, it was birds of prey and scavengers that eat carrion or fish and the DDT buildup weakened the egg shells. Turkeys and snow geese are herbivores for the most part. The snow goose rebound has been wonderful, in order to control the population that is exploding and wrecking the habitat of other good waterfowl, we have extended seasons and liberal bag limits on them trying to kill them off. But, they really don't have much food value and most don't bother to hunt them.

I second the motion on Charlie, be prepared to spend some time there, because he is a bundle of knowledge. After all, he brought the Glo Ball to the Ozarks.. Fly Tying bench Cutting board bench Another Cutting board setup And another Tools and materials, locally or J Stockard Feather Craft You can buy diagonal cutters and pliers at local hardware store. I picked up a set at Big Lots with a bent set of needle nose and diagonals with 4 other mini pliers for about $9. Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Wally World Craft center has wire, beads, fly foam, chenille, and other good ideas along with pheasant, guinea, and peacock feathers.

Taurus had a good idea with the Judge, S&W has the Governor now, even shoots 45acp. Taurus is a piece of junk, we ship many of them back to the factory and they have poor customer service. The Governor

New Puss Cat in Chesterfield.

50 years ago today, JFK became POTUS. I have always admired his convictions and have wondered what would have happened if there had not been that one day in Dallas a few years later. His speech for the Oath of Office, POTUS Vice President Johnson, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Chief Justice, President Eisenhower, Vice President Nixon, President Truman, reverend clergy, fellow citizens, we observe today not a victory of party, but a celebration of freedom -- symbolizing an end, as well as a beginning -- signifying renewal, as well as change. For I have sworn before you and Almighty God the same solemn oath our forebears prescribed nearly a century and three quarters ago. The world is very different now. For man holds in his mortal hands the power to abolish all forms of human poverty and all forms of human life. And yet the same revolutionary beliefs for which our forebears fought are still at issue around the globe -- the belief that the rights of man come not from the generosity of the state, but from the hand of God. We dare not forget today that we are the heirs of that first revolution. Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans, born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this Nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and the success of liberty. This much we pledge and more. To those old allies whose cultural and spiritual origins we share, we pledge the loyalty of faithful friends. United, there is little we cannot do in a host of cooperative ventures. Divided, there is little we can do -- for we dare not meet a powerful challenge at odds and split asunder. To those new States whom we welcome to the ranks of the free, we pledge our word that one form of colonial control shall not have passed away merely to be replaced by a far more iron tyranny. We shall not always expect to find them supporting our view. But we shall always hope to find them strongly supporting their own freedom -- and to remember that, in the past, those who foolishly sought power by riding the back of the tiger ended up inside. To those peoples in the huts and villages across the globe struggling to break the bonds of mass misery, we pledge our best efforts to help them help themselves, for whatever period is required, not because the Communists may be doing it, not because we seek their votes, but because it is right. If a free society cannot help the many who are poor, it cannot save the few who are rich. To our sister republics south of our border, we offer a special pledge -- to convert our good words into good deeds in a new alliance for progress -- to assist free men and free governments in casting off the chains of poverty. But this peaceful revolution of hope cannot become the prey of hostile powers. Let all our neighbors know that we shall join with them to oppose aggression or subversion anywhere in the Americas. And let every other power know that this Hemisphere intends to remain the master of its own house. To that world assembly of sovereign states, the United Nations, our last best hope in an age where the instruments of war have far outpaced the instruments of peace, we renew our pledge of support -- to prevent it from becoming merely a forum for invective -- to strengthen its shield of the new and the weak and to enlarge the area in which its writ may run. Finally, to those nations who would make themselves our adversary, we offer not a pledge but a request -- that both sides begin anew the quest for peace, before the dark powers of destruction unleashed by science engulf all humanity in planned or accidental self-destruction. We dare not tempt them with weakness. For only when our arms are sufficient beyond doubt can we be certain beyond doubt that they will never be employed. But neither can two great and powerful groups of nations take comfort from our present course -- both sides overburdened by the cost of modern weapons, both rightly alarmed by the steady spread of the deadly atom, yet both racing to alter that uncertain balance of terror that stays the hand of mankind's final war. So let us begin anew, remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof. Let us never negotiate out of fear. But let us never fear to negotiate. Let both sides explore what problems unite us instead of belaboring those problems which divide us. Let both sides, for the first time, formulate serious and precise proposals for the inspection and control of arms and bring the absolute power to destroy other nations under the absolute control of all nations. Let both sides seek to invoke the wonders of science instead of its terrors. Together let us explore the stars, conquer the deserts, eradicate disease, tap the ocean depths, and encourage the arts and commerce. Let both sides unite to heed in all corners of the earth the command of Isaiah -- to "undo the heavy burdens...and let the oppressed go free." And if a beachhead of cooperation may push back the jungle of suspicion, let both sides join in creating a new endeavor, not a new balance of power, but a new world of law, where the strong are just and the weak secure and the peace preserved. All this will not be finished in the first 100 days. Nor will it be finished in the first 1,000 days, nor in the life of this administration, nor even perhaps in our lifetime on this planet. But let us begin. In your hands, my fellow citizens, more than mine, will rest the final success or failure of our course. Since this country was founded, each generation of Americans has been summoned to give testimony to its national loyalty. The graves of young Americans who answered the call to service surround the globe. Now the trumpet summons us again -- not as a call to bear arms, though arms we need -- not as a call to battle, though embattled we are -- but a call to bear the burden of a long twilight struggle, year in and year out, "rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation" -- a struggle against the common enemies of man: tyranny, poverty, disease, and war itself. Can we forge against these enemies a grand and global alliance, North and South, East and West, that can assure a more fruitful life for all mankind? Will you join in that historic effort? In the long history of the world, only a few generations have been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger. I do not shrink from this responsibility -- I welcome it. I do not believe that any of us would exchange places with any other people or any other generation. The energy, the faith, the devotion which we bring to this endeavor will light our country and all who serve it -- and the glow from that fire can truly light the world. And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what you can do for your country. My fellow citizens of the world: ask not what America will do for you, but what together we can do for the freedom of man. Finally, whether you are citizens of America or citizens of the world, ask of us here the same high standards of strength and sacrifice which we ask of you. With a good conscience our only sure reward, with history the final judge of our deeds, let us go forth to lead the land we love, asking His blessing and His help, but knowing that here on earth God's work must truly be our own. President John F. Kennedy - January 20, 1961

Here are some early reports from the Shot Show. Looks like Colt is coming back strong, new Eotech for a pistol, new H&K rifle, and others. Enjoy. Gunblast Media Day at Shot Show.

Looks like we may have a new hunting season in a few years.. Note, MDC has a Mountain Lion Response Team. Confirmed Mountain Lion in Chesterfield

I guess I missed it last spring, but the name is deceptive. It is a great site with good pattern ideas and info instead of just a contest. Lots of good content, well done.

I have a 5wt that I will not part with, great rod. I only wish they used an uplocking reel seat instead of the slip rings, I hate it when the reel goes plunk in the river.

Which Keltec? I have owned a PF9 for about 4 years without any problems and over 400 rounds. There was an issue with some of the early serial numbers and I think there was a fix for it on the Kel Tec forum.

If you have a friend in the Postal industry, you can still get lick and stick Federal Duck Stamps. They don't stick to the yellow licenses worth a crap but it sure draws attention when you get checked. It is the little things in life that gives me amusement. The old trout stamps were alot sexier than the current line on the license that states "trout stamp".....

The Sig and LC9 are still fantasy guns, till production ramps up they are hard to find. The LC9 is just Ruger's version of the Kel Tec PF9 with a safety. The PF9 I own is reliable and goes bang without any problems, nor have we had any problems with the dozens we have sold at the shop. The Kahr's have the best trigger of any of the mini 9's, they shoot good after a 200 rd breakin, and are the right size. You may want to look at a Diamond PM9 or a Walther PPS, both good carry guns if you need one. I prefer my Colt Officers 45 except in the summer time when the PF9 comes in handy or a snub 38. Springfield Armory make some great 1911 style EMP 9's.

FLYTYINGCONTEST.com Was poking around on Feather Craft's website tonight and saw a link to this site. Nice patterns and is hosted by one of our own, best I can tell, Brian Wise.

Contenders are fun and it looks like you got it for a good price. 35 Rem and 22 are a good combo. Barrels are hard to find, not many stock them any more. Not even sure if they are in production still, would have to look. We get one in the shop on trade about twice a year and they do not last long.

It does not need to store much, it sits under a Gerstner type wooden tool box that contains the material, which is all on a rolling computer stand with storage underneath. Instead of putting white laminate on it, I have a back plate for the vise that gives plenty of backlight.

I think I am going to use the low gloss tung oil, it should do a nice job. Looking at some woodworking sites yesterday, most tung oil does not even contain tung, just a rub on varnish that results in an oil finish look. I have used tung oil on walnut stocks and there is no tackiness after it dries. I used brush and spray satin polyurethane on my last cedar gun rack and a couple of other projects, it usually results in a rougher finish.

Trout are born with yolk sacs like all salmonides and are pretty well crippled till it is absorbed. The others are born fully developed and lack the yolk sac, they are mobile quicker. You would think with the longer incubation time, they would function the opposite way.

Last summer I picked up this lazy susan at a yard sale for the roller mechanism and my next fly bench. Yesterday at the farm, Dad and I whipped out our latest creation. At first we started chopping up a walnut limb into slices for new grips for my Colt Officers model. After playing around with that for a while, we proceeded to the fly bench. We had recently cut timber so we had a nice selection of native woods to work with, but the only dressed boards were 3/4" x 6" cedar with rough cut edges. Our work shops at the farm are scattered all over so we got our exercise doing it. The radial and table saw in one building with the lumber, machine shop with drill press, and an old grain silo converted into a finishing workshop with a wood stove. We cut and sawed, shaved and squared, sanded and nailed several pieces of cedar, sassafras, and walnut into the finished product. The sassafras was the best to work with, the sweet smell as you worked the wood thru the saws filled the shop. Last night I drilled out the final holes and cut the doweling. It still needs finish sanding, routing out of the hook/bead holder, and final finish. I am still trying to decide on finish, tung oil or polyurethane. I want the natural colors of the individual woods to pop out. I really hate to seal any of it, the raw smell of the bench is great as it is. Here is the project so far, the lazy susan part is in the upper left, a rotating spool holder.

Here is a link to a great site with more info on Multitools. Multitool.org

Politics has nothing to do with this discussion. I for one never brought that up. My opposition was about bleeding heart mamby pamby's that can't stand for a tree to get cut, or animal get killed, or a fish to get filleted. And for the record, for the ones that get confused, I enjoy the outdoors as it currently exists. I harvest timber for profit, I hunt for food, I trap for animal control, I fish for food and enjoyment. I take long walks thru nature, study its historical past, and wonder greatly about its future. I fight hard to protect it so my children will enjoy it the same way I have. I despise those who attack the ones that manage our outdoors based on their agenda's.