Nathan

What store might that be:whistle:..Springfield is 90 miles south of us..or you can go about 80 miles north..(Kansas City) and hit the Bass pro there..and Cabelas!!..I personally like cabelas better!!..Nathan

Don't let Gene fool you guys...he has probably forgotten more about wood working than most of us will ever know..10 minutes around him will shave 6 months off your learning curve!!!....Gene,Deb. has a chocolate on your and Linda's pillow already..Nathan

He is more than welcome..are you sure your wife can't make it too..The women are always looking for one more too even out the odds..Nathan

I would like too back the get together up by one week too the last weekend in April ..these dates would be april 23-26th..is that a problem with any one?..Let me know asap..thanks ..Nathan

Tater....I'm not following you at all on what your trying too explain..Can you post a picture..BTW..this is a PERFECT EXAMPLE of what a appropriate picture would be in this forum ..Nathan

all are welcome.....More info. will be coming soon!!..Nathan

Cadman, You and the Mrs. are more than welcome!!..The fishing we do is all from shore..as far as a license goes..yes it is required,but that is up too you about buying one....the area we fish is on private property.You can get a 3 day license for pretty cheap. Most guys bring some lures too trade..that is strictly up to you,but I guarantee,you'll leave with some of the finest baits ever made!!! If you have a certain thing you'd like too demonstrate we'd love too see it..You'll learn a bunch from "Show &Tell time"!!..Nathan

Phil and Pete, you guys will be missed this year....but we will have a toast in your honor saturday when we are all together..Lord willing, 2010 will be a better year and you guys will be able too make it..Nathan

Jerry, We will definatley fish those ponds again this year...I hope we get into some of the crappie this year..The average is just under 2lbs apiece!!! We catch them on bass size crankbaits!!!As for a Itienary,I will probably throw a loose one together as the time gets closer..but as a whole,we will wing it..I will see about taking you guys too shorty's on Friday..(they are closed on the weekend).. Yankee,you and your wife are more than welcome!!As for what too bring....don't worry about tools I've got that covered..just bring what you'd like too show and tell with!! I'll get a list of the hotels up in a day or two..Nathan

Happy Birthday Gene!!!! Have a good one..Nathan

Hey guys...the last weekend in April will be here before you know it..This years event will run from Thurs. April 23rd and run through Sunday April 26th.I'd like too get some sort of head count..If you'll be attending post here and let me know... It will be hard too top last years,but I'm sure we can do it..!!Deb. and I are really looking forward too seeing you guys again..Nathan

Your glitter issues are easy...just mixt a little glitter with a little bit of poly-acrilic (spelling..)just brush on the glitter...your actually able to add different color glitters too different parts of the bait this way..(green glitter too high lite the back,and orange glitter for the sides and belly..etc..)the acrilic is water based and dries clear in about 20 minutes..then your ready for your top coat..Nathan

Vodkaman is right,what size baits do you build?.Do you build for Muskie/Pike or bass size baits?..That way I know what too recommend..Nathan

I agree..I'd trade it off for what you want...It would be alot easier to make a slow sinker out of a floater than too try what you suggested..Nathan

Zak, You can find it at most hardware stores..Besure you measure out equal amounts and stir well..It isn't as forging as Devcon in these areas..Nathan

The tubes you are talking about are used in fly fishing in a type of fly called a tube fly......do a search in fly tying supplies and you should find a supplier....Nathan

Great job Zak!! You've learned one draw back too devcon..it is so hard it's brittle,and can crack easy...another draw back too it is that it is heavy...you apply too many coats too a small bait it can really kill the action...You have 3 choices on how too fix the bait.. 1. Remove the damaged devcon and patch only those area's with more devcon..(you'd be adding the least weight this way..) 2.Leave the cracked areas and devcon over the whole bait..the new coat should reinforce the damaged area..(you'll be adding additional weight with this fix..) 3.Remove the damaged area like in Choice # 1 and recoat the WHOLE bait.(Your top coat won't be smooth..but I don't think the fish will care..and you'll be adding additional weight with the top coat..)..Nathan

Nothing else too say but..WOW:worship:...Well done Jed!!..Nathan

Basshunter, I don't know what program your refering too but there is no reason you couldn't use it on lures..Nathan

Water slide decals is what you want..Just besure too get the paper with the clear background and for ink jet printers.Also..after you transfer your design too the paper you'll have too spray a couple light coats of a sealer over the paper too seal the ink...a clear lacquer or enamel or acrylic out of a rattle can will work just fine. you'll need some type of protective coat over the decal after it's applied aswell....Nathan