I corrected my list to only include Saltwater / Freshwater.  It looks like I only have 333 species which is less than I thought.  I'll post it up here during my downtime after surgery.

In between all the business trying to prepare for my Surgical Downtime (Pulling down X-Mas stuff from attic, yard work, prepping chairs since I'll be living on them for a bit) I decided to start to try and engineer a sling for my trout rod that would let me fight a fish and reel in without using my right arm.

I've come up with a few possible configurations, but that reeling in the handle on the wrong side (affectionately known as "Squatch-Handed" reel) is still a bit tough.  Only have a couple of more days to figure it out, but hope to have a working concept here by Thursday.

I'll post pictures when done.

Time to head to The Sierras when you heal up, no drama up there

Seems like the year went fast   You always seem to be a magnet for idiots out there, the weekend brings them out in full force It's a good thing you didn't hook into anything too big or the Doc would have to resort to Plan C and D ! Hope it all goes well and you can resume the hunt in 2027

The Boat is looking pretty sweet and Congrats on the Yellowfin. Always cool to see the ocean put on a show for you  while out venturing around. That's a good run down to O'side, looks like you are getting things  dialed in, very cool !

Man, what a cluster!  They stocked some HUGE Golden and Blue Rubies as well as normal trophy rainbows.  I was amazed watching some of the videos and talking with the Rangers.

On the other note, I'm glad I wasn't fishing.  Fist fights, Kids just disrespecting other anglers, and crowds.... I mean CROWDS!!!! 
Dave is going today so hopefully he gets one of the beasts.  I'll throw up a report for him if he's successful.  I would join him, but I have a 13-hour day ahead of me all week leading up to my surgery because apparently surgery is just unpaid time off and I'm costing the company while I'm gone even though they aren't paying me.

Quote from: jrodda on November 08, 2026, 05:10:36 PMthis guy rolls up in front of me, middle of the ocean, and stops 150 yards in front of me, apparently as the spot he wanted to relax on the boat with his family. I know we were in no danger, but why stop in front of the only boat around? Because you're an idiot.

BTW, there's no shortage of them out there.  Whether it's done on purpose or sheer ignorance, incompetence, Negligence, or Naivety...  The 80% rule works for every facet of life, especially in boating where it's more like 90%.  (That's only my rule I've been running with the last 20 years... thus my boat's name... the Curmudgeon!)  hahaha

That is awesome the sign and the smile on his face are top tier

Well, I hope you get out Friday. I'm going to need something to read about in my post op drugged up state!

Congratulations on Concolors first ahi!  Hopefully it just gets better. Love the pics and the story.

Sasquatch went out today for nothing and hopefully we see a report from him, but well... you know...

Bravo again!

Nice session! Sure wish those buggers would cooperate up here, been a long time since catching one. Great quality on everything.