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For too long, we’ve been held back by burdensome regulations on our energy industry. President Trump is committed to eliminating harmful and unnecessary policies such as the Climate Action Plan and the Waters of the U.S. rule. Lifting these restrictions will greatly help American workers, increasing wages by more than $30 billion over the next 7 years.
Adirman | April 20th, 2017, 10:47 am | |
Monticello, NY Posts: 505 | I disagree with you and I think you should rethink youre position on keeping it one-sided but I understand what youre saying, therefore, so be it. This is a great forum and Ive learned so much on here over the years :) | |
Aboehm | April 25th, 2017, 11:23 am | |
Posts: 1 | If you paid attention and thought about voting for a putative "businessman" in the White House--one who was pretty vocal about eliminating all kinds of regulations--you knew what would be in store for clean water and public lands in a Trump presidency. Sad. Jason, thanks for the post. | |
Martinlf | April 27th, 2017, 5:47 pm | |
Moderator Palmyra PAPosts: 3233 | I would encourage folks to engage in a calm and respectful way with any Trump supporters they know personally. Adirman's response indicates that there are folks who support him who are not deplorable. Don't get me wrong. I despise Trump, and believe he is nothing but a narcissistic con man. And I find it hard to imagine how anyone could vote for Trump who cares about truth, respecting others, fairness, and our miraculous world that sustains us physically, emotionally, and spiritually. But I have several friends who do support him, and I value them. My hope is that my resistance to Trump, and the reasons I share for it will in time lead to a reevaluation of their positions. As depressed as I was after the election, I see signs of hope. More than one person has come out to say I voted for him, and no longer support him. The truth is getting out, and if we keep our voices strong and united, Trump's days in power will be limited to the current term. Along with Trump we need to send those who are trying to enact his agenda home as well. https://www.facebook.com/flippableorg/?pnref=story | |
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'" --Fred Chappell | ||
PaulRoberts | May 11th, 2017, 7:38 am | |
Colorado Posts: 1776 | I too have been engaging Trump supporters. Out of curiosity, and bc I am aware that there is a gulf in access to opportunity that many people are really feeling. I believe Trump simply took advantage of that. I don't believe he has any answers and his actions have more than proved that out. This is a test of the strength and resiliency of our Democracy in light of such debacle. | |
Redneck | May 25th, 2017, 12:34 pm | |
Banned Lost in delusionPosts: 1 | So much for remaining apolitical you fricking panty twisting bed wetting liberal punk. You pretend to stay above the fray until someone posts with a view contrary to yours, and then rather than engaging that person you censor their post. Donald Trump will go down as one of our greatest presidents, mark my words. I'll discuss this with you in 8 years, that is if you haven't melted down in a fit of self denial! You are a little man, and I suspect that deep down you would like to fish with worms. Other than that this is a heckuva good website. BandersUS2002@yahoo.com | |
Jmd123 | May 25th, 2017, 2:16 pm | |
Oscoda, MI Posts: 2611 | "fricking panty twisting bed wetting liberal punk" Sounds like someone who didn't graduate 7th grade - or am I being too generous? Please leave this one up, Jason - it proves our point about Trump supporters... "...I suspect that deep down you would like to fish with worms." Oh, owww!!! You're so mean!! Are you TRYING to prove our point or is this just a parody? BTW, Jason owns, runs, and constructed this website and so what he says goes. So you can go spew your mindless Trump worship drivel on some right-wing political jerk-off site and stick to FISHING. Also, BTW, Jason has been involved in fisheries management for so long he now has a PhD in it. YOUR job? YOUR education? Are YOU qualified to discuss the impact of Trump's policies on trout streams? Do you know anything about stream ecology or management? Or, are you one of those "poorly educated" that he loves so much?? Your simple-minded superlatives about Trump (of course, just like he does) show that NONE of the above knowledge do you possess, you're just another dumb loudmouthed GOP Trump worshipper who loves to blather on about things he (or she) knows little to nothing about. Now, I really can't wait to see what names you are gonna call me. Of which none you would be man enough to call me to my face. There, did it again, engaged another Trump supporter! Now back to people who have and actually use their brains. Jonathon P.S. DT will get himself impeached well before the end of his first term, he's working on it right now. That's the LEAST they can do to a traitor who gives secrets to the enemy right in the Oval Office. (Let's hear ya defend the Russians, then I can call you a name, one I used to use in the Army. Starts with a C...) So sure, see ya in 8 years. | |
No matter how big the one you just caught is, there's always a bigger one out there somewhere... | ||
David82nd | May 26th, 2017, 5:18 am | |
Upstate,New York Posts: 63 | Wow that was his first post ! All I can say is I'm very scared for our future waters the human race is going to destroy everything we have, it's sad , I was reading the other day. " I think Trout unlimited ? They are predicting trout to become extinct in the near future on many of California waters , this is pretty sad , | |
Martinlf | March 23rd, 2018, 5:09 pm | |
Moderator Palmyra PAPosts: 3233 | Just bumping this thread up. | |
"He spread them a yard and a half. 'And every one that got away is this big.'" --Fred Chappell | ||
Adirman | March 29th, 2018, 8:35 am | |
Monticello, NY Posts: 505 | So, getting away from politics and name calling now, who’s going fishing opening day ? 😊 | |
Jmd123 | March 29th, 2018, 9:03 am | |
Oscoda, MI Posts: 2611 | Our opener here in MI is the last Saturday in April. It is a day to be AVOIDED because the mobs are out pounding the waters and spooking everything. (Oh, by the way, it's also pike, musky, and walleye opener that day too...) Ah, but the Monday after...they're all gone back down below and I can head out to catch my first few of the season. But...there are pre-season waters, the Rifle in particular, that I will hit earlier if the weather is conducive and the waters not too high and scary. Reid Lake is also open year-round and the ice should be about gone by now. Our temps have been pretty cold, not much above 40F, so we could use a couple of weeks of warmth to get things moving. I've had some early season fishing after cold winters that was just dead...nobody feeding, nothing flying. Not much longer though... Jonathon | |
No matter how big the one you just caught is, there's always a bigger one out there somewhere... | ||
Strmanglr | March 29th, 2018, 9:56 am | |
Posts: 156 | Our opener here in MI is the last Saturday in April. It is a day to be AVOIDED because the mobs are out pounding the waters and spooking everything. (Oh, by the way, it's also pike, musky, and walleye opener that day too...) Ah, but the Monday after...they're all gone back down below and I can head out to catch my first few of the season. One of the big reasons I love having weekdays off from work. Got one nice brownie in so far. Can't wait for hatches. Edit:other than black stoneflies. | |
Adirman | March 29th, 2018, 10:27 am | |
Monticello, NY Posts: 505 | I would LOVE to catch a pike on a fly, one of my goals this year 😁 | |
Jmd123 | March 29th, 2018, 6:27 pm | |
Oscoda, MI Posts: 2611 | Got an 8-weight? And some big ass flies? I tied some on 6/0 musky hooks some years ago but haven't deployed them much. There are big lakers in shallow right now not too far from here (mouth of the Au Sable, Tawas Bay), and if I get the balls up to do so I have thought about pursuing them in my kayak! After I had a 20" smallie towing the boat last summer I wonder what a 30-inch laker would do? But yes, pike are a worthy quarry on a fly rod. However, if you do not use wire tippets, expect plenty of bite-offs..."Hey. I got a...I mean, I had a pike..." Like I said, BIG flies, too! I'll try to post some pics of the ones I tied. Essentially, lots of long saddle hackles with some body-building material (clipped deer hair, etc.), and some big dumbbell eyes. Jonathon | |
No matter how big the one you just caught is, there's always a bigger one out there somewhere... | ||
Adirman | March 29th, 2018, 6:57 pm | |
Monticello, NY Posts: 505 | Sounds great! I have a 7 way, that should work right? I’ve heard that the retrieve has gotta be quite fast for them though, probably will wear your arm out though lol | |
Jmd123 | March 29th, 2018, 7:02 pm | |
Oscoda, MI Posts: 2611 | Typical "crippled strip" should work, vary your interval and distance - BTW lots of flash on the fly is a good idea! Jerked and twitched with flash it will look like a bait fish in trouble, i.e. easy pickings for Mr. Toothy. Jonathon | |
No matter how big the one you just caught is, there's always a bigger one out there somewhere... | ||
Adirman | March 29th, 2018, 7:03 pm | |
Monticello, NY Posts: 505 | Do you do a countdown with Your retrieve ? I was wondering how deep you want your fly to sink typically to get some action for pike Thanks, Adirman | |
Jmd123 | March 29th, 2018, 7:17 pm | |
Oscoda, MI Posts: 2611 | Depends on water depth...if I do take the kayak out for lakers, for example, I would let the flies sink for a while because its 15-20 feet of water. But for shallower water I would probably start your retrieve soon after it hits the water. Pike look upward, not down, so if you keep it above them they're more likely to notice it. Jonathon | |
No matter how big the one you just caught is, there's always a bigger one out there somewhere... | ||
Adirman | March 29th, 2018, 7:45 pm | |
Monticello, NY Posts: 505 | Ok cool, catchin a laker with a fly would definite be cool and I assume that you have done this? There only susceptible to this approach in the spring though right, shortly after ice out? | |
Jmd123 | March 30th, 2018, 6:23 am | |
Oscoda, MI Posts: 2611 | Haven't done it yet but there's always a first time...yeah, the lakers like it COLD so they are only in shallow when the water is like below 50F. So at this time of the year for a while they are within flyrod range instead of needing a freaking cannonball to reach them. I am gong to give it a try, gotta get a warmer day though! Jonathon | |
No matter how big the one you just caught is, there's always a bigger one out there somewhere... | ||
Adirman | March 30th, 2018, 6:42 am | |
Monticello, NY Posts: 505 | Cool, there’s some reservoirs in the Catskills with Lakers but haven’t tried for them yet. During most of the season, I’ve read their very deep so flyfishing isn’t as effective a method . Time to get em with a fly I guess is now. Wish I had the time! | |
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