I have 25 26 oz containers of salt.  We have had it for several years and we will never use it.  Salt does not expire.  Most of it is iodized and some of it is not.  It would be great for salting cut bait.  I live near Bountiful.

What nets have you guys found to best suit your fishing style?
I am thinking of changing nets.

We had a rubber net that now resides about 60' deep in the Berry unless someone has snagged it. In the excitement of catching that 6" fish I just set the net down for the water to hold it for me.  Most likely it's still holding it.
I liked this net other than the weight and the large amount of resistance in the water.  When replacing it I bought a net that has the rubber coating on the strings.  There is nowhere near as much resistance with this net but it has a drawback that all but drives me mad.  Sometimes a hook goes through one of the strings. (not as bad as uncoated nets however) After this happens it is battle on to get the hook back. (Buggar does not believe in catch and release.)  Treble hooks are a real nightmare at times.  (Flopping fish in the net with a loose treble just waiting to grab anything it can.)
Most times I just reach over the side of the boat and remove the hook.  When grandkids are there, inexperienced anglers, or the fish is a good un the net comes into play.
Is there a net out there that has the qualities of a rubber net without the weight or water resistance?

As most of you know, the Utah DMV & Tax Commission determined for registration purposes that Snowdog met the Utah Code Definition of a Snowmobile and therefore must be registered as a Snowmobile.  I disagreed with that decision and requested a Private Letter Ruling (PLR) from the Tax Commission.  They accepted my request and sent me the PLR in July 2023.  The decision to register Snowdogs as Snowmobiles was correct and would stand.

The 2024 legislative session produced a modification to the Utah Code that changed the definition of a Snowmobile.  The new definition became effective on May 1, 2024.  It is now written as this:

Quote:Snowmobile means any motor vehicle designed for travel on snow or ice and steered and supported in whole or in part by skis, belts, cleats, runners, or low pressure tires, and equipped with a s addle or seat for the use of the rider.

Quote:Snow dogs are no longer required to be registered in Utah if you are not able to straddle a seat on the machine, if there is a seat to straddle you will need to register the machine as a snowmobile.  Have a nice day!

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A few fellow tanglers on the board have noticed my rod holders in my post pics and videos and have asked me to put something together on them.  While I originally made them for my float tube fishing a couple of boaters have adapted them for specialized fishing...especially vertical jigging.  

Here's the PDF file I just finished.  Bear in mind there are a bajillion different ways you can rig and install these things.  If anyone wants to make and try some I have a lot of the component parts already and would be glad to help fab some for your particular setups.

  QUICK DRAW & ROD TREE.pdf (Size: 2.1 MB / Downloads: 61)

I recently purchased a set of Canon digitroll downriggers to replace 2 of the 4 Scotty 1106s on my boat. 

I've used the new downriggers a few times now and absolutely can't stand the cannon rod holders, they are horrible. Having used Scotty gear for over 28 years, I'm very disappointed in the Cannon rod holders that don't kept the trolling rods facing upright. 

Please share a viable solution if you have one. 

Thanks in advance! 
-BWC

I've been working on this writeup for a while and had a request to post something on it.  So I just finished it and am posting it now.  Of course these things will also be available on my clearance program.
  VERICAL JIGS.pdf (Size: 1.3 MB / Downloads: 69)

On Saturday, Shawn and I had planned to do a redo of our fishing trip to Strawberry.  After watching the weather forecast, where the weatherman forecasted 3 to 8" of snow in the mountains, I pulled the plug on the trip.  I got up Saturday morning and after checking the UDOT cameras I realized that, at least between my house and Strawberry, the forecast was way wrong.  Shawn and I decided to do an afternoon trip, which I have never done.  

We arrived to find conditions that were as expected, except for a stronger-than-forecasted wind. We headed south and I decided to try an area that I was hopeful wouldn't be as windy. As luck would have it, the wind was blowing from exactly the wrong direction to find any relief, but the fish were certainly there and willing to bite.   We dropped our first lines at ~11:50 AM.  In the next ~4 1/2 hours, I believe twice I went 5 minutes without a bite, and most of the time I got a bite within a minute of dropping down.  Much of the time, I was unable to get a second rod into the water. 

The fish were extremely aggressive, and it was no problem if we missed a bite, because, if we still had bait on our jigs, we would immediately get another bite from that fish or another one. Other than cold fingers and the Minn Kota acting up, it was a great outing.  Always nice to get out with Shawn again.

Well, it had to happen.  I made it past my 81st birthday…still float tubing.  But my docs and my aging body have told me that I should no longer be a TubeDude.  My kidney problems of the past 4 years have taken a bit of a downturn… as have my strength, stamina and equilibrium.  And, although I have managed to avoid the knee problems of a lot of guys my age, I am now getting some twinges in both my knees and hips. 
 
I can no longer see out of my left eye…which creates problems with driving and even walking…especially on stairs or uneven surfaces.  It’s tough to tie even basic knots when fishing and I can no longer produce the quality I expect of myself in fly tying, rod building and lure making.  Time to make some changes and give up some aspects of fishing.
 
So I will be selling off a lot of the stuff I have accumulated over the past plenty years.  I will still keep a few things I need for bank tangling…or ride sharing in a boat.  But I have a ton of stuff to download that I will likely never use again.  I am more concerned about finding a good home for it than making any money. So everything will be cheap…and all offers will be considered.  Sale prices will be limited to stock on hand. 
 
I have posted the items I am selling on the BFT 4-Sale board.   If you do not already know where I live…and want to see any of this stuff…send me a PM and I will provide my address and directions.  I live in Taylorsville…in the West Valley area of Salt Lake.   LINK TO 4-SALE BOARD

FLIGS (Floating Jigs)…Wide Range of Sizes, Shapes & Colors (See attached PDF file)
Half price of originals…or negotiable for quantities.
·        Small to Large
·        Tails or No Tails
·        With or Without Blades Added




  FLIG SIZES SHAPES AND COLORS.pdf (Size: 2.95 MB / Downloads: 59)

·        Spinners

·        Crankbaits


·        Blade Baits




All half price...cheap...and worth it.