I just found this…

https://www.sportfishingmag.com/news/idaho-state-record-10-foot-sturgeon-caught-and-released/

I have heard that there are Kokanee in Hayden but I have yet to catch any.

Okay, when they talked to the guy in the helmet I thought he was being funny, then when I saw the event I realized he was the smart one! Haha!

I’ve heard spraying with a Dawn (blue) dish soap and water solution.

You’ll find most here in Idaho aren’t in support of masks...also not being political.

Yes, a license is required and I don’t think you can eat the fish.

Did you know the Pacific Ocean garbage patch is 48% fishing gear? It’s largely commercial fishing nets, floats and things caught in them.

That’s what I thought! As far as I can tell, the reel works the same either way and it makes sense to me to hold the pole with the right and reel with the left and not change hands.

Thanks everyone for your comments...this is a great group to be part of!

I am right handed and have just been given a fly rig and the reel is set up to reel with the right hand. Should I go to the trouble to change/replace it for a left hander or is it correct this way. I do use a bait-caster often so I don’t think it will be that difficult.
Thanks in advance,

Congratulations!

If you can, have an experienced friend go with you for your shake-down run. Here’s a couple of points to avoid stress at the ramp.

1. Have the boat ready to go before you go down the ramp i.e. test start the motor, ice chest and tackle loaded, etc... Don’t block the ramp if possible.
2. All tie-downs but the main one undone. Don’t go down the ramp depending on just gravity to keep the boat on the trailer. I’ve seen many boats dumped off the trailer because they had to stop unexpectedly.
3. Don’t stress at the ramp. Usually people will be cool as long as you are wasting time.
4. Have fenders on the boat so if you have to dock, you can protect the paint job. Docking lines too.

Enjoy!

Following...I’m on Hayden

Thank you! That works.

Very good point about it popping out. I thought there might be a solution.
Thanks for the input!

I am a new owner of a used boat (2005 Sea Ray 200 Sport) and I want to mount my fish-finder and there is a cup holder where I want it. I can use a cup holder phone adapter but it seems like this would be something that would be available specially designed for this. It’s a Garmin Striker 4 plus. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.

I sure hope so...