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Nice set all around. 318 without the spread! Nice find!

Pretty cool on all accounts! Nice size large-mouths and the Gila monster in the water is way neat!

New owners are rebuilding.

Very Nice! Congrats on a great trophy and very well earned with a bow non the less! Way to go!

Okay guys, Here is how the ceviche was made. This isn't always how I make it but we were mixing it up a bit and keeping it simple. We enjoyed some Peruvian ceviche a few weeks ago and commented on how large the chunks of seafood were. Hence us keeping things large this time. Ceviche is basically raw seafood, denatured (cooked) in citric acid (lemon/lime juice). This time we used the juice of key limes. Added sliced onions, sliced serrano peppers, sliced radishes, and shrimp/bass. For seasonings we just used fine ground black pepper, sea salt, and one dried and ground chiltepin chile. Place all the ingredients in a small bowl. Make sure the lime juice covers the seafood so it will "cook". Let sit refrigerated for about 30-45 minutes, mix again halfway through. you will see that the seafood becomes "tougher" as it overcooks. So depending on how large your chunks are, and how strong the acidity in your limes are, you want to adjust the marinating time accordingly. That's it!...eat with saltines, chips, or tostadas! Hope I made sense.

Very nice rig. Can't wait to see how she shoots for ya.

Great pic! Finding a fresh kill covered like that would be money!

I can only assume it was Kobe. (they carry it from time to time) Plus, it was probably good in size. The marbling is so prevalent through and through, and so fine, that the steak actually looks pink instead of red. (Google Kobe beef for more info and pics, as well as current $/#) You should see what that same steak goes for at a fine restaurant after its cooked. If you like prime, Kobe is better. If you're buyin'...I'm cookin'!

AJ's Fine Foods or the Seafood Market & Restaurant (both in Mesa)

I'll get with you guys later tonight to give the rundown on the ceviche. In the meantime, here is a pic my Brother put together from pics he took. (I'm contagious in the picture taking of food dept) enlarge for detail

Orlin!... NOW THAT WAS FUNNY!!!! I could picture you running to that darn garden hose!! LOL! :lol::lol:

This bush literally had thousands of Chiltepin peppers on it. (click on pics for detail)

Great top end on that bull. Now as far as a width measurement, that bull qualifies for taking the measurement at the tips of the main beams right?

Congrats on your purchase! Looks pretty sweet. I visited the Fred Bear museum when it was back in Gainsville Florida. Very impressive and a great collection of trophies, feats, awards, and photos.

WAY TO GO NICK! Now it's Matt's turn. Best of luck to him!

I used to use it quite a bit when I was chefin' in Guam. I guess I might have got burnt out on it as I don't use it much anymore. My Thai friend used to make it from scratch and his was more traditional and much much better that what is sold commercially. He used to put it in seafood dishes and it catered really well when paired that way. Lately I've been using Cholula as well as the old classic staple Tabasco.

I think its a good idea to go with what the author suggests. Kind of like two hunters shooting the same caliber/cartridge while going in deep on a backpack hunt. In case one of the hunters' rifles because inoperable, the other rifle is his backup and he/she has ammo for it already. Teamwork.

Really cool! I've only encountered a gila monster once. In Sabino Canyon on the N side of Tucson, many years ago. I remember that cool experience and you'll cherish that video more than you know in later years.

Happy Birthday! Hope you made the best of it and from the looks of your present, you didn't do too bad!

Sweet looking buck!

Much congrats Nate!

"This never gets old" (I couldn't have said it any better myself)

Desertbull gave the response I had. I can literally sit behind quality glass all day long. There is nothing worse that getting that headache and having to take an extended break before you can get back to finding game.

135 2/8"

Tj and Peg, That looks so good! Rain or shine, that looks great for just about any day. Thanks as always for sharing this with us.