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by vano397
Fri Feb 13, 2015 10:40 am
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Fish ID project
Replies: 19
Views: 77940

Might stop some. If more got caught and got fined, others will think twice. Pushing a fish down the hole doesn't make it invisible. Cheap underwater cams could be used to look for undersized fish that were discarded. I'm not claiming it's the answer to everything, but without effective enforcement,...
by vano397
Tue Feb 10, 2015 4:14 pm
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Fish ID project
Replies: 19
Views: 77940

Fishead - I understand your frustration but name calling and making assumptions about their intentions does NOTHING for our cause. In fact, it only adds to the already expanding divide between what they want and what we know is best for the fishery. i agree but sometimes you just need a place to go...
by vano397
Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lure Swap and food drive - Chicago
Replies: 1
Views: 4297

kids having a snow day today makes the anticipation even greater... though i imagine it would be the same if i had jury duty too...
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by vano397
Sun Aug 31, 2014 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help/Opinions on rod/reel
Replies: 6
Views: 16634

300 curado's are nice too, but a bit more. there are a few good 7' and 7 1/2' rods out there that don't weight too much. And like was said before the heavier bass stuff isn't too under powered, a lot of the crankin rods would be good for throwing smaller spinners like single 8's and whatnot, but you...
by vano397
Mon Jul 14, 2014 7:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring Banquet and a fifty incher
Replies: 12
Views: 46339

What a day congrats on the big one [smilie=applause.gif] and thanks to all involved for supporting the club [smilie=2thumbsup.gif]
by vano397
Fri Jun 06, 2014 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Muskellunge harvest tag problem.
Replies: 4
Views: 8538

Doesn't help the article has the incorrect dates for the season - "(April 1 through March 31)" And a new license should just be $3, but printing a new musky tag definitely could be a loop hole for people wanting to keep more than one musky. I believe there isn't a record of who gets the musky tag a...
by vano397
Fri Jun 06, 2014 9:50 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Muskellunge harvest tag problem.
Replies: 4
Views: 8538

Here's another problem- a friend lost his fishing license and musky tag. Went to license dealer and they told him he cannot have his license reprinted, even for a reduced fee. He will have to purchase a new license for full cost. BUT- they said they can just print him another, duplicate musky tag. ...
by vano397
Tue Apr 01, 2014 7:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Lake Ovid Cash Tourney
Replies: 3
Views: 9506

Is there an alternate date in case of ice??? :roll:
by vano397
Thu Mar 20, 2014 10:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Conversation & Coffee with DNR Fisheries, March-April
Replies: 12
Views: 25348

Any specific info discussed, or a gameplan potentially in place last night. Or just another "it's on the radar" comments? Good to hear you made it and got a chance to get some floor time over the usual salmon issues nick. Also anyone else make it there?
by vano397
Thu Mar 13, 2014 11:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chicagon Lake spawning structures
Replies: 14
Views: 57152

I like it, cool pics, and interesting structures. I hope there is a good method in place to track the effectiveness in this, as I think it is something that could be used/needed in a lot of other water around the state given the right circumstances...
by vano397
Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chicagon Lake spawning structures
Replies: 14
Views: 57152

The report from the Chicagon habitat project was it was a good success! About 20 volunteers showed up in -25 F to start off. They made and placed 23 "tic tac toe" shaped structures measuring 24' x 24' which are weighed down with small rocks and cobble which fill the squares and are held in welded w...
by vano397
Sun Dec 29, 2013 8:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: which reel?
Replies: 7
Views: 17669

I've been very happy with both. Calcutta is def better all around if just going to have one.
by vano397
Tue Dec 17, 2013 11:16 am
Forum: Preservation - Restoration - Education
Topic: Restoration Projects
Replies: 6
Views: 23738

Restoration Projects

With a couple new lakes on the western lake shore, I figured I'd help inform what is going on around these lakes, and maybe start some dialogue about how MMA can get involved in the future with these fisheries. With the right habitat I feel these new lakes can thrive, and will have nearly enough nat...
by vano397
Fri Dec 06, 2013 9:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rod Tube for shipping?
Replies: 5
Views: 12820

I've got three 9', one has rods in it and one is plastic and too nice to give away but I do have a cardboard one for you. JP - I'll give you the beer. Its all good Will, I probably owe you a couple anyhow. And, as it turns out mine are from the 8'6" blanks I ordered this year, so probably wouldn't ...
by vano397
Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Rod Tube for shipping?
Replies: 5
Views: 12820

Crap, Will got the to beer first...