The good news is that I have high hopes my brother Steve is about ready to part with some of his money (word has it he still has the first nickel he made!) and contribute to a recovering economy by purchasing a new boat that he so deserves. We were looking at a new Lund Pro Guide 1825 with a 90 hp Mercury 4 stroke, dual trolling motors, wave whackers, a custom cover, a Lowrance HDS7 sonar/GPS unit, and a very nice trailer with spare. I was taken back by the price however it is comparable to competitive boats out there today. I really hope he does something for himself being just 18 months younger, it's about time Steve fishes in luxury. Because I am picking on him, he is my featured picture at the start of this post holding a rather large Pink Salmon caught in the Kenai River.
The Sportshow is also time to renew our friendship with Ken and Judy Marlow of Marlow's on the Kenai (see my Alaska links on my sidebar). We have stayed them many times during our trips to Alaska and have fished often with their son Neil out of Seward. Judy always has a jar or two of smoked canned salmon to give us at the show, an absolutely wonderful treat. The picture is of their resort which sits on the Kenai River just east of Soldotna. We always get the cabin in the middle and we are always treated like royality by these two wonderful people. Of course I forgot once again to bring my Leech Lake Knife with me to the show. They will sharpen it like new for a ridiculous fee of $2.oo. It still is pretty sharp and I will just have to try and remember to bring it next year. The Sportshow is a great time to get updated on the latest technologies. Companies like Lowrance, Hummingbird, LakeMaster, and Garmin have their latest in depth finder/GPS/mapping technologies on display. One reason I like to go on the first night is the crowds are smaller and one has more time to discuss these new products with the factory reps. It's also good to see my boat dealer, Frankie's Marine of Chisago City, displaying the latest boats. Being the largest Ranger Dealer in the United States, Frankie and his wife Deb run a first class dealership. I am already looking forward to next years show as there is something magical for me when I attend.
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Hey, I recognize that spot on the Kenai. Very popular. By the way, nice expression on your brother's face. Must've been his 90th pink without a silver moving through.
Off to the Rainy tomorrow.
Keith
Keith,
You have read that look correctly! Good luck as I hear they are really hitting on the Rainy. My friend was there last Friday/Saturday and caught many in hte 26 - 30 inches. Good luck
How come they call it the 'North West' sportsmans show?... I kind of figure that Seattle is the North West and Minnesotta is like...north.. ah...middle. Just wondering...How ya feelin any way?
Jeff - I suppose that show is always Northwest of somewhere.
Dave - If that was you, Dewey and me in that Lund photo I would be the guy in the middle reaching for a Leinies. That's what he's doing isn't it?
Jeff,
At one time, Minnesota was the great Northwest! Look at all the great companies with that label (although all have changed their name for maybe the same reasons you mention!) Northwestern National Bank (Wells Fargo), Northwest Airlines (Delta), and Northwestern National Life (Reliastar), and of course the motto from Schmidt Beer a Minnesota original............The brew that grew with the great Northwest.
Pete,
Certainaly our cooler would have to be that big!
Pete - I'm assuming Mr. Anderson would be driving the boat so I'd be in front smoking a cigar the size of Rhode Island...
Dewey,
That's a big damn cigar!
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