Sk8man

Very nice!... I hope my derby winner brown comes out... I haven't heard anything back since mid June but it is a skin mount and since it is the first mount ever for me I have no idea how long it takes. Maybe if Paul C. sees this he can comment about what someone can normally expect in that regard and I'm sure it also depends on how busy the guy is .

When they aren't mortally wounded they can travel a lot further than you might think Hop. All you can do is try your best. I remember looking for a huge buck north of Sampson for hours yers ago in the dark and then the next day and even navigating down a ravine without success. It still bothers me a bit not finding it but I'm pretty sure other hunters found him first. It sucks especially with the snowfall but it is also part of the game for many folks. Don't give up you'll get one yet.

Pretty crazy being out there without others around just for starters. It also is a fact that snow is an "insulator" and that ice can't be all that thick yet. Might want to keep an eye out for the rescue copter

The wind velocity here isn't helping it is brutal right now. On the good side the launch ramp canal is frozen so it is starting up on Canandaigua

I've been really enjoying this thread despite the fact that I gave up hunting years ago mainly so it didn't conflict with fishing (same reason I don't golf). A lot of good opinions expressed here as well as important ethical information for folks new to the game.

A few things to consider: 1. I'd be leery of anecdotal reports of increased catches because it can be a function of many unrelated factors even if true so it probably shouldn't be a main factor for switching. 2. When the fleas are really bad or heavily clustered in spots both wire and braid will; collect them and when it happens on either you will probably be thinking 'I wish I had gone with the other" . 3. With the frequency of lost probes that have been reported with cable I wouldn't be thinking that braid would be better. 4. My hunch is that braid might cut through the water a little better with the same type and size of weight for similar pound test because it has a smaller diameter (yielding less "blow back". 5. Braid is quieter in the water given that all other things are the same in the comparison but the opinion about whether the noise from wire either repels or attracts fish or certain fish for that matter is still open to question. This issue is a bit like the depth finder/transducer signal noise in the water as some view it to repel fish while others(myself included) believe that it isn't always the case because in ice fishing where the signal is constantly used in shallow water the fish do not appear bothered by it and it may depend on something like frequency). As in other aspects of fishing sometimes it is best to try your own experiment and make your own experience based conclusions.

All it takes is a gas pocket or something or unseen spring ....wait for safe ice.

Hope to see you guys out there as soon as there is safe ice

Next thing to do is give him an IQ test

I was out there in June and the airport at Jackson Hole has to be the most scenic any place. Also was there a couple years ago when we drove out to LA and among the great picture opportunities along the way I got a close shot of this guy.

When I was out on Canandaigua last week the water temp was 46 degrees...it will be awhile yet here I think

Congratulations to Karleigh on a great deer, and to you as well for having the right attitude about involving your kids in the sport We need more dads out there to take the time and opportunity to do it and especially with their daughters.