Scrounging Firewood (and other stuff)

[svk]

Took my middle boy out for dinner then we scrounged up a new rod and reel for him from Walmart to replace the one that went for a swim last week. He was able to get the same rod he had before and a better reel. Some of WM's "higher end" fishing equipment is comparable to mid grade stuff from the big box outfitters at better prices. I'm a stickler about rods with a light feel but enough backbone for a good hookset when walleye fishing.

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

Took my middle boy out for dinner then we scrounged up a new rod and reel for him from Walmart to replace the one that went for a swim last week. He was able to get the same rod he had before and a better reel. Some of WM's "higher end" fishing equipment is comparable to mid grade stuff from the big box outfitters at better prices. I'm a stickler about rods with a light feel but enough backbone for a good hookset when walleye fishing.

so what test line will you run on the rod...?

 

[svk]

so what test line will you run on the rod...?

Probably 8. I run 6 but like to give them a little extra insurance.

 

[JustJeff]

Been off in the wilds of the French River just off lake Nippising. Caught a few fish and swatted mosquitos. Beautiful spot.

 

[JustJeff]

Fishing with my son.

 

[JustJeff]

Caught this guy on 6lb. Didn't keep it but it was the heaviest fish I caught. Rest were bass, pike and perch Drifting a worm just off the bottom. I like 6lb on my spinning rod too.

 

[JustJeff]

Sold a couple old saws and some firewood and blew it on a new to me 16 footer as an upgrade from my 14.

 

[svk]

Is that a sheep head?

 

[Thornton]

Looks like a drum or a gaspergou

 

[JustJeff]

Yep. Fresh water drum. Also known as gaspergou south of the mason Dixon line

 

[Logger nate]

View attachment 514362 Fishing with my son.

Wow great picture! Good times!

 

[Erik B]

Grabbed a little scrounge this afternoon. Smaller dead elm came down into the ditch and I used my 192t to cut it into manageable pieces so my wife and I could load it into my small trailer. Put the wood in my other trailer until I can get it cut up. Had to leave a good section of truck laying in the weeds. I was pushing my luck using a chain saw so soon after carpal tunnel surgery.

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

View attachment 514362 Fishing with my son.

sunrise, or sunset.. first line of the day? or last wet one before roll out the 'bags?... nice shot in the low light environment...

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

View attachment 514364 Caught this guy on 6lb. Didn't keep it but it was the heaviest fish I caught. Rest were bass, pike and perch View attachment 514363 Drifting a worm just off the bottom. I like 6lb on my spinning rod too.

serene is as serene does...

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

Grabbed a little scrounge this afternoon. Smaller dead elm came down into the ditch and I used my 192t to cut it into manageable pieces so my wife and I could load it into my small trailer. Put the wood in my other trailer until I can get it cut up. Had to leave a good section of truck laying in the weeds. I was pushing my luck using a chain saw so soon after carpal tunnel surgery.
View attachment 514400

yes, best u save that repetitive action for the rod and reel!

 

[Erik B]

yes, best u save that repetitive action for the rod and reel!

Now I have to take up fishing too?

 

[benp]

'Tis the season to be a scrounger in this area. Wild night to say the least. They are saying 80mph straight line winds.

http://www.bemidjipioneer.com/news/...ltrami-county-causing-widespread-damage-photo

I have Sugar Maples down in the yard, a bunch of debris, and my perennial garden got hit hard. But I'll take that over having the roof ripped off like I saw on 9 buildings just on my way to work.

I'll be interested to see how bad the trails in the woods are.

I guess downtown looks like a war zone.

 

[Philbert]

Let us know if you need help.

Philbert

 

[benp]

Let us know if you need help.

Philbert

Thanks Philbert!!

The neighbor and his boy will be helping so we will make quick work out of it.

 

[svk]

Massive destruction in our neighborhood. Just about every silver maple is either destroyed or damaged. Lost 1/3 of one of mine and all of the other.

Will post pics later.