Savageman2506

Congratulations! I saw this on an instagram post earlier, but I had to reread the entire story. What a blessing. Can't think of someone more deserving of this kind of generosity and luck. Thanks for the writeup

thats a screaming deal. GLWS

Congratulations, thats a stud Goulds.

I third scouting. You want to teach your kid not only the prep that goes into a hunt, but that hard work does pay off, and you want to be in areas with lots of opportunity for success. I also suggest getting the kid lots of practice time shooting whatever rifle they plan on using. Not just from a bench, but off of a bipod/tripod or laying over a pack, like they'll probably be doing during the hunt. Set a realistic goal for their maximum range based off of their performance and stick to that.

I got stuck on the Mesa last year during OTC archery. Took two hours to get my truck out. That clay is no joke

holy chit.

congrats!

off-topic question, but what suppressor is that? I just bought an Origin action and am going to build a similar rifle in .308

If you're making a trip soon let me know, I'll tell you of a few holes I saw some nice fish in this week.

It's fishable, I was down there this week.

practice your basic marskmanship off of a bench, get comfortable making hits on a paper plate sized object at 100 to 300 yards, then start practicing from seated positions. Buy a box of ammo every paycheck, and practice taking your time and really making your shots count. By fall you'll have 1-200 rounds downrange and will feel much more confident. Get a good cleaning kit as well and clean every 50 rounds or so, maybe more depending on your particulars. Once you've mastered within 300 yards, then start stretching it out.

go out and shoot rocks. Or predator hunt. Screw the range, go shoot on forest land/blm land and practice shooting from sitting positions, off of packs or sticks/bipod, whatever you have.

put it where it's supposed to be and you'll be fine with the TTSX. I shot a deer from 25 yards with a .25-06 and had good results. I agree with the shoulder shot.

sorry, cancel that. I had a brain fart and realized I have a long-action savage..... 🤦‍♂️

I'll take it if you're willing to ship on my dime.

Hard to beat St. Croix. My ugly stick rod feels like a 2x4 after using mine, lol.

I know they're in there, what methods do you guys use to target them? I've fished my entire life and have never caught either species. I took a few trips specifically targeting crappie but came up short every time. Is there a specific part of the lake thats better over another? Or is it just a matter of trying spots until you land on them?

Well, goose egg again. I fished for a few hours, tried two or three spots on the dam side of the lake. I didn't even get a bite. I guess the panfish know I'm a trout fisherman 😂

I'm out here right now giving all y'alls suggestions a try. I'll report back how it goes.

I will try that too, I have earthworms, but I'll just use half of them.

Thanks for the tip. I'm going to get some small jigs today and try this tomorrow/Saturday. I will post pictures if I do any good.

The advice about tying knots, colored tape (I like lime green duct tape, nobody else usually had that, easy to get at Micahels or a craft store) and bringing jigs/line/hooks is good info.

Just rent the first time. If you make a habit of doing it, then buying will be good. You'll get a chance to see how you like their grade of equipment, setup, rod and reel sizes, etc.

That's awesome. I went out last weekend and putted around for a few hours, casting different spoons, kastmasters, spinners etc but no luck. Not sure what lures people use to target different species, what water depths etc so I just tried spots that seemed to offer some structure. I shouldve taken pictures of the lake when it was lower so I could reference structure spots near shore for spawning. I'll have to try again sometime, before the roads all open and the people start coming up in droves from the valley.

if you were closer I'd buy that .410 loader. I've never bought a .410 because the shells seem to be like hen's teeth in stores. Good price. GLWS.