To all ~ have a' Happy (SAFE) New Years :) :)...
fastr,
''Sounds like an Oscar Meyer'' (my rendition of ''Sounds like a' winner'';)) on that Ranger:) :) :). l also got a fixer-upper from a' buddy ie., 14' Jon;). Put a' Johnson 20 hp OB, Motor Guide T. M., Hummin'bird F.F., Bi-Mini top, Bass seats, etc.. etc.. In other words it be loaded and she is does the MS is and just right for fishin'. Saved mega buck$, only thing that was costly be the OB but, we all know what them ''puppy dogs'' run, do not we;)!?Have a' safe and great New Years not only yourself and yours but too all. Hey, even though your response did not relate to my question, ta' H _ _ l with it ~ ya' made my day ;) ;) ;)...

Your Q caught me just as l am about to head out the door.
l am headed over to my fishing partner is house.
We're going to sit in front of his fireplace in the basement, drinking (not necessarily in this order), Miller High Life, Apple Pucker, & BBB, (BlackBerry Brandy). l am taking the oak fly tying table that he made for me (identical to his), as an X-mas present a long time ago. We will sit by the fire, tying flies, drinking, telling stories of this past year, & making plans for next year.

He gave me one of the best Christmas is (that I've ever had), back in October. His youngest brother Bobby, had bought a used Ranger bass boat two years ago. Steve helped him get it up & running, & said it rides nice.
In September, Bob (hurt his back), gave the boat to Timmy, (the middle of the three brothers). He was going to part it out, & Steve said hey, if you're not going to fix up the boat, then why not give it to John. Next thing l know is Steve calling me to get my backside out to Timmy is house pronto.
Wallah!! ..
Eureka!! ..
Hooray!!!
I'VE GOT A RANGER BASS BOAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

FOR FREE ! ! ! !

It is a 1979, 18 ft long, & a 115 hp Johnson that is just screaming, ''Put me in the WATER!!!

Ok, it has some dings, the topside has been repainted & looks just awful, do not know how many gauges work, no trolling motor, seats r badly weathered, windshields r both cracked, & the wiring looks like a ball of yarn that the cat has been playing with.

S o, W h a t!!!

l can fix a n y t h l n g !!!

This lousy, crummy year, has had a golden/silver/chrome/etc. lining to it!

So ''Goodbye 2008 ! ! !''

''H E L L O ! ! ! ! 2009''

Have a wonderful & prosperous NEW YEAR, EVERYBODY!!!!!
Be Safe out there!!!

Must be going blind in my old age, but l have not noticed that many! lol.actually l did see those regarding salmon roe etc. Also noticed the question starred by yourself regarding why steelhead bite- l did not answer it as l had no proof of why they do! salmon yes; they bite on sight as they often feel threatened, as im sure ur aware they do not feed whilst moving back up stream to spawn. As for steelhead l would imagine that to be the same- all l know is they r great fun to catch!

Its good to see an increase in salmon/steelhead questions-hopefully more people out there can get ''hooked'' onto catching them, & even more important the conservation issues with both species!
Other than that, hope that u had a very merry Christmas & a Happy New years! Tightlines!

It seems to me that things happen in spurts. For example: l am a service tech. for a propane co. If l work on one certain appliance, l will work on a dozen right in a row. If l install a new Rinnai tankless water heater, l will install a dozen. If l catch one fish, l will catch a dozen.LOL(just threw that in). This may be one explanation ! Happy New Year

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