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Thank you for the kind comments.. Just a small fish in the big sea. "Tight Lines" Speedy

Thank you...But I am a real father of four, married 47 years...I'm also a ordained Deacon in the Catholic faith. Can't wait till I get relocated in my house in Newport,Vermont, sometime in March. You know J.C. was a fisherman and all his friends were great fishermen. Looking forward to learning how to catch those salmon from you guys. Stay warm and have a Great Christmas season. "Speedy"

Last year was my last as Hospital Chaplain and collected a boat load of new car toys and models. This year I got sick watching TV News showing a million illegals entering our USA, so I went Fishing...Instead for Real People. For bait I Used a dozen StarBuck’s hot coffees, Dunkin Donuts, warm gloves, a few new heavy Chamois shirts and a Smile. Next trip (different spot) I brought two 5ths. of Canadian Club and Jack Daniels (hidden in a brown paper bags) with large bottles of ginger ale and a stack of cups. Also shook each ones hand and gave each a $20.00. Even a poor lady had a broken shoe lace, so I tied a fisherman’s knot and got her going again. Last trip I brought my old Scout master’s Pack Basket (from Vermont) filled with camping gear, and warm goodies, and also a $20.00., and gave that to two ladies out there drifting. Everyone one was a United States citizen. So I caught my limit and ran out of bait but considered it all good fishing trips. Merry Christmas “Tight Lines” Speedy

First I really enjoyed Ron's video of the eagle diving after his salmon. Tuesday I took what might be my last AZ fishing trip with my son to Parker Canyon Lake (high elev. just over a mile high). Perfect day, no wind, air temp 75, sunny, lake looked like glass. Perfect! Only two other boats out and they were Bass fishing. In one of the back sections there is a beautiful section of straight sheer rock cliff going into the water. Depth showed 28 ft. Had a few nasty bees, one at a time, buzzing my face, so used my cap to swat them away. My son hooked a nice rainbow and it jumped a few times,and just as I was standing up to help him net it, again a bee buzzing me. Trout made a big splash at the boat edge, and my son yelled ,"Dad Look Out"! An Eagle swooped down from behind me and snatched my cap and flew off. I'm guessing he was diving after the trout splashing at the net and my cap got in the way. We caught a few more and my son said look up there. The Eagle had landed in a old rotten tree top and was eating a fish. Guessing one of the bass fisherman wasn't too gentle when releasing the unwanted trout and it died and the Eagle recycled it at once. I will miss this Federal property land, zero houses,camps, any signs of people. Deer, huge Blue Heron, ducks, geese, and antelope on the way in. Final score was Eagle One and Speedy 3. And found my cap floating hundred yards away, all clawed up. LOL Good Fun, Good Fishing, Goodbye Arizona.

That would be like selling your fishing rod one day because you didn't catch any. I'll drive it myself ! "Speedy"

Thanks guys for your advice. I've spent all my life between a rock and a hard place. I'll fix it! "Speedy"

First. THANKS! That is a very kind offer. Being an old fisherman...LOL I have to be mindful of putting too much line on my spool, causing a possible backlash. Logistics: You live in New York state, and would have to fly out to Tucson,AZ, I could pick you up at airport and put you up for the night. Next day you start the trip 2,680 miles (the way a bird flies) I'd guess 3,000. Arrive at my VT house in Newport and drop off the rig. Then you have to get back to Hammondsport, NY. *Note: the is no airport in or near Newport, Vt. Burlington is the only one and is about 2 hours away from Newport. Then fly back to? A lot of steps. Am I missing something? Not impossible, but not a one-step effort. What do you think? Speedy private email: [email protected]

I'm pulling the trigger and selling my Tucson,AZ house and moving into my Newport,VT house (forever). I need to get my 16 ft. Aluma Craft outboard with 10hp gas and 24 volt electric motors moved from Tucson,AZ 85710 to Newport,VT 05855. House furniture movers can't help. Plan A: Have the Shipper with a flat bed open trailer move my entire rig together. 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500HD,Crew Cab with 8ft bed (22 ft total bumper to ball hitch) and the boat on trailer measures 19 ft ). Drive it on like farm equipment and hitch it both down. Any of you guys know of a cross-country mover that isn't afraid of boats? Plan B: is for me to tow it 5 days alone and then fly back to AZ to help with house move. Never know unless you ask. LOL Thanks guys, Speedy

Had a treable season.Rained 6 out of every days. Vermont had major flooding 3 times. Sad! I installed new wheels and tires painted the entire frame and fenders. Looks nice and the bent axle works ok for short trips. Will probably just buy a complete new trailer next season. I just returned to my AZ home on Friday. Son getting married, then holidays, then sell my AZ house and move into my Vermont lake house forever. Thanks for the reply. Tight Lines Speedy Bob

Thanks...Somehow my old posted question is still dragging on. I was asking how to get the fishy taste out of a dozen frozen trout. I understand all the tricks of bleeding them, cutting off the dark meat, ice them on board and a dozen different ways to pre-treat them including smoking. I ended up cutting them up in tiny pieces and fed them to a couple neighbors' cats. I like to go fishing for the Sport...not the taste. So maybe try trolling for chickens instead.

I just bought a 19' Sea Nymph in Nov. Canvas cab, 90 hp Merc, 4 down rigger,2 fish finders and Fish hawk, all good stuff. Trailer not so much. Single axle 1986 Yacht Club. Tires were worn on outer edges. So I just yesterday received two new wheels and tires. Found the problem. Bent axles. I just wire brushed and painted the main frame and installed LED lights. Thought I was ready for this season.. Stopped. Looking for a pair of new or good/used/unbent axles. Had I seen your trailer for sale a few months ago, I'd buy it. So right now looking for axles and/or a place to buy them (that have them in stock) Inner Net not so great. They take your order, then say its Back-Ordered and keep your money for months. Let me know ..any advice accepted. Thanks, Speedy

I heard ya..I like Cod the best. But cutting up and eating raw fish As Is, sounds like Bait. Guess it's the Red Neck in me. LOL Speedy

Thanks for the tips. All I ever knew was gut, then and clean them ASAP and get them on ice. Now I can relate...When I was a volunteer Deputy Game Warden in New Jersey, I would get the nasty calls to pick up a hit deer or two in highway crashes. Some times they were not yet dead and pumped adrenaline in their system and the meat would taste like skunk road -kill. LOL So..do you guys filet the fish on board and just bring home the fillets? Thanks 'Speedy"

Thanks for the tip.. I was told soak them in Jack Daniels, next day throw away the fish and drink the marinade. LOL I'm a little afraid to keep any Lake Trout. Ever try any?

I'm getting ready to make my move back East to Vermont early May. I have a dozen or more nice Rainbow trout in my freezer. All 18" -21", cleaned scaled and frozen same day caught. I have tried the maple syrup version and the breaded with corn flakes style also. Looks good but still has the dominant FISHY taste. Can't leave them for months in the freezer. I can thaw them and flay them anytime. Any ideas on cooking other than extreme hot sauce. LOL Thanks "Speedy"

Thanks for thinking of me. I now have 3 brand new reels and 7 good/used loaded with 10 color with backing. As far as rods goes...I will need a few but concerned on how the will ship from a non-manufacturer. Maybe just wait until Spring and pick up some at local shops in Vermont. Thanks, Speedy

Well...I couldn't wait any longer so I dusted off my AZ 16' AlumaCraft AZ boat, Humming Bird, and 24 volt Minnkota and my wife Lynne came with me to tell me what I was doing wrong. LOL Went to AZ Parker Canyon Lake (over one mile high in elevation). Sorry to report that the temp was 58 degrees and warming, clear sky and no wind. I was the only boat there. Lake was like glass, and over 100% full, perfect! I wanted to try out some of Crazy Ivan's lures (thanks Todd). They work on AZ Rainbows also. Put out Lynne's straight line with a "Silver Sapphire" and a couple large split shot 24" back. Bottom was 36' and fish on screen at 26'-30'. I put out mine with a "Phantom" med. weight spoon and added a 3rd shot out 50+ ft. Lynne got a hit and set the hook and it came out like a Nike missile. Good to hear my wife get excited. While helping her with the net, my line hit. Doubles. This was looking to be a great winter day. Then my cell phone rang,with a 911 call from one of my adult daughters. Some guy ran a Stop sign and hit her on her electric bike on her way to work. Bike is totaled,she is ok now out of the hospital. Turned the boat around and did a super fast load and 1 1/2 hr. trip back. All OK now. Looking forward to May to launch my Sea Nymph in Memphremagog and go for Salmon and Lakers. Then over West to NY. Speedy