| chatman |
lets have a big wc welcome for Gary gray!!! |
| Gilligan |
Hi Gary..merry Christmas |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Welcome Gary |
| salmonaddict |
hi Gary |
| eyeman_1 |
Hey Gary ....welcome |
| Satch_MN |
clap clap |
| Fishnmagician |
CLAP CLAP CLAP |
| SUPERTROLLER |
clap clap clap clap |
| Gary_Gray |
Well, is everyone ready for Xmas |
| chatman |
nice to have you back Gary |
| Gary_Gray |
nice to be back |
| WarrenMN |
Perch, you need to get hold of me later |
| ackermannsacre |
when the wallet is empty that's as ready as I get |
| chatman |
sure wa |
| jeff_rueth |
Gary how is the family? |
| Gary_Gray |
Great |
| chatman |
hi doc |
| SUPERTROLLER |
what tournaments are you fishing this year Gary? |
| chatman |
Gary whats on tap with you |
| Gary_Gray |
Well, I signed for the PWT, MWC and 3 others |
| WarrenMN |
uf da |
| chatman |
great |
| Satch_MN |
elite Gary for pwt? |
| WarrenMN |
how many does that add up too |
| Gary_Gray |
For now, may only fish 2 of the regionals, depends on Health |
| chatman |
Gary do you do appearances in the winter? |
| Gary_Gray |
use to, but not lately |
| jeff_rueth |
Gary what are the 3 others |
| Gary_Gray |
Now, if I miss any questions, please remind me |
| chatman |
guys fire away with your questions, but please give Gary time to answer them |
| chatman |
right Gary |
| Gary_Gray |
Mer, Otter Street, and a Challenge |
| SUPERTROLLER |
what boat are you running this year? |
| Gary_Gray |
yes,please |
| Gary_Gray |
Triton, I have my new boat on order, just waiting for Gale to buy my last yr boat |
| chatman |
hi backdraft |
| Backdraft |
Hello All |
| Gary_Gray |
welcome, just join in |
| Lunker1 |
Hey everybody |
| SUPERTROLLER |
WOW, big group tonight |
| Backdraft |
Darn, think my question was just answered. Gary what kind of boat/motor do you run? |
| Gary_Gray |
Gilligan, is you son home from the war now? |
| Satch_MN |
Do you still have most of your sponsors Gary? |
| jeff_rueth |
Running a verado again? |
| Gilligan |
Yes he is! Doing well, thanx |
| Gary_Gray |
all of them, they were great, and all said they would be there if, and when I returned |
| Satch_MN |
great |
| Gary_Gray |
Verado for sure |
| GJ |
anything new in electronics Gary? |
| Gary_Gray |
well, where re all the questions |
| Gary_Gray |
I ran the 111 this last yr, loved it |
| Satch_MN |
What tournament are you excited to fish this next year? |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Where are your favorite places to fish tournaments? |
| Backdraft |
Gary, what kind of boat/motor are you running? |
| Gary_Gray |
any and all that I can fish, I sure missed being there this past yr |
| chatman |
that must have really been tough |
| Gary_Gray |
Triton, verado |
| chatman |
did ya please fish at all |
| Gilligan |
Will you be fishing mwc's with Wags? |
| chatman |
pleasure fish i mean |
| Gary_Gray |
Yes, Wag's was great this past yr, he and I have been friends for a long time |
| Gary_Gray |
God willing, I'll be there |
| Gilligan |
met him briefly at Detroit last year. |
| Shannon_Larson |
Gary,How did you and Wags do duck hunting? |
| Doc_wi |
Who gilligan, wags or God? |
| Gary_Gray |
I told him this past yr, that fishing with me, was like a weekend at Bernie's |
| chatman |
lol |
| Gilligan |
lol!!Wags...but almost God as we nearly froze on the river! |
| Gary_Gray |
Shot a few, did not hurt the population too much |
| chatman |
yea the weather was real pleasant eh fred? |
| Gary_Gray |
I really missed being around all the guys and gals, that make up the fishing world, what a Great group of People |
| Gilligan |
From 80* to 30 in 3 days glad I dont live in Mich! :) |
| chatman |
i hear ya fred |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Who are some of your sponsors Gary? |
| Gary_Gray |
Remember, the only Bad question, is the one you did not ask!!!! |
| chatman |
Gary tell the guys what your favorite presentation is |
| Backdraft |
Gary, what is your favorite presentation? |
| Backdraft |
arrgghh chatman just beat me to it :) |
| Gary_Gray |
Mercury, Triton, Lowrance, Dave's Lures, Motor Guide, Off Shore to mention just a few |
| gspeicher |
Hi, Gary! We fished together at a PWT event a long time ago..as I recall, we had a good day together. What are your thoughts on where tournament fishing is going? Has the FLW been a positive change? Wish you all the best in 2006!! Spike |
| chatman |
lol back |
| Backdraft |
great minds think alike, chatman |
| Gary_Gray |
Jigging, Trolling and most of all, CATCHING |
| Doc_wi |
Any butterflies" or expectations Gary, or just looking forward to fishing" |
| Doc_wi |
competitively that is |
| Gary_Gray |
Yes, I believe all circuits, PWT< FLW< MWC< MWT< and all the rest, make the growth of the industry |
| GJ |
What length rod do you use trolling Gary? |
| Gary_Gray |
Just want to get back in a boat, period! |
| SUPERTROLLER |
do you ever use the heavy jigging spoons or just jigs? |
| Gary_Gray |
I think, the first tourney this yr, I will have butterflies, as if it where my first ever |
| Gary_Gray |
8 ft, Quantum telescopic, they were new 2 yrs ago, and they are great |
| Gary_Gray |
did I miss any |
| Satch_MN |
I think that will never change. No matter who you are. Having the thrill of competition. |
| chatman |
are those glass rods |
| GJ |
use line counters? |
| Gary_Gray |
no, and they have all new stainless eye guides |
| Gary_Gray |
yes, 27LC's, and Gilligan's when I go to Dunkirk |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Do you use jigging spoons? |
| Gary_Gray |
use to, but not much the last few yrs |
| Gilligan |
I still have that leadcore you spooled! |
| Gary_Gray |
it worked, didn't it |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Isn't that 3 years ago now? |
| Gary_Gray |
ya |
| SUPERTROLLER |
LOL |
| Gilligan |
I laughed to myself when you told me I would get hooked on the core...I got something like 12 reels spooled now! |
| Gary_Gray |
no, that was 2001, I won Angler of the Yr, with Gilligan's help |
| Gary_Gray |
it's addicting |
| SUPERTROLLER |
you can't tell him that! we'll never hear the end of it |
| GJ |
Hi BB |
| WarrenMN |
Hey Bill |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Hi Bill |
| Gary_Gray |
Hi Bill |
| Eyebanger |
yo bb |
| Gilligan |
AND Gary love garlic chicken wings from western NY! |
| bill_brown(Ind) |
hi guys...loaded tonight |
| chatman |
we use lead for salmon on lk mich |
| chatman |
its great |
| Gary_Gray |
ya, for sure |
| chatman |
hi bill |
| Gilligan |
SUPERTROLLER...lol! |
| SUPERTROLLER |
lol |
| Gary_Gray |
well, Gale, did you talk it over with the wife? |
| Fishnmagician |
hey Billy |
| Backdraft |
gotta run guys. Happy Holidays. I catch the rest of the chat on tape"" |
| SUPERTROLLER |
bye bye |
| Gary_Gray |
thanks for stopping in |
| Backdraft |
|
| Gilligan |
ST...2 MWC events in Mich. are u in? |
| chatman |
anyone else got a question for gary |
| bill_brown(Ind) |
ST...how u been, been awhile |
| Satch_MN |
Do you paint some crankbaits yourself gary or do you just use factor colors? |
| SUPERTROLLER |
nope, going to try to hit more of my clubs tourney's and then try for a Cabela's national entry |
| chatman |
any of you fishing the detroit this spring? |
| SUPERTROLLER |
I'll try to get over in April PJ |
| chatman |
hi jigger |
| Gilligan |
Gary...18# vs 27# lead...which one and why? I've been using some 27 this year. |
| Gary_Gray |
mostly factory colors, but some have special color lips, as well as sometimes special tints to them |
| Walleye_Jigger |
Good Evening |
| GJ |
Hi juls |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Hi Juls |
| WarrenMN |
Hi Juls |
| Shannon_Larson |
Gary.you been on the ice yet? |
| bill_brown(Ind) |
Juls |
| Satch_MN |
tints? Please be more specific. |
| ackermannsacre |
hi juls |
| Shannon_Larson |
Hi Juls |
| chatman |
let me know i would like to catch up with some of you guys if you hit the det |
| Juls_OH |
Nope It's her better half on her puter |
| Gary_Gray |
18#, it has just been my choice, do to, you can spool more on a reel, and it is strrong enough |
| GJ |
Hi foot |
| Satch_MN |
Hello juls |
| ackermannsacre |
Hi Rick |
| chatman |
Hi rick perchjerker here |
| SUPERTROLLER |
ok, Hi Rick |
| Gary_Gray |
hi Rick |
| Gilligan |
Hi Rick/Juls?! |
| Juls_OH |
I won't touch anything Brian |
| Gary_Gray |
no, to the ice |
| Juls_OH |
Yo Gary |
| chatman |
i have always used 18# for the same reason even for kings |
| Gary_Gray |
still confine to the house |
| chatman |
lol rick |
| Gary_Gray |
I know there must be more question |
| Gary_Gray |
did I miss any |
| chatman |
gary what sonar/gps do you use and recommend? |
| GJ |
are you going to use any thing new in electronics this year Gary? |
| Doc_wi |
Are you a mono or fireline" type of guy when jigging" |
| Gary_Gray |
Lowrance, 111, and 110, |
| Lunker1 |
Gary, can you speak to the technique of fishing 'eyes with crankbaits in skinny water (0-10') especially on hot, sunny, windless days........ |
| Gary_Gray |
Have to see what Lowrance has new |
| Gary_Gray |
I am still a mono line user |
| GJ |
what # trolling line do you use Gary |
| Shannon_Larson |
Gary I have lots of questions, But this is an awfully intimidateing group of peers. Just hopeing to get a chance to watch and learn this summer!!!!! |
| Gary_Gray |
Well, the best way, would be with Off shore in-line boards, and if you know the fish are up shallow, run the boards in there, and keep the boat out. |
| Gary_Gray |
Vanish, 12# |
| chatman |
shannon please dont worry about that we are all here to learn |
| GJ |
do you use red hooks on your baitsGary? |
| gspeicher |
Have to leave the chat...Merry Christmas to everyone!! |
| WarrenMN |
bye |
| Gary_Gray |
no such thing as a intimidating group, I still put my shorts on, the same way as everyone else, one leg at a time |
| GJ |
bye |
| Doc_wi |
gotta go pick up son, later Gary. Talk to you soon |
| GJ |
nite Doc |
| Gary_Gray |
the red hook thing, well, I just have not used them enough to give a honest answer. They use to always wok well, when rigging |
| Gary_Gray |
good nite Doc |
| Gary_Gray |
work |
| bagoeyes |
what would it be if it wasn't pro walleye fisherman? |
| Gary_Gray |
who's a Pro, I'm just a fisherman |
| bagoeyes |
fisherman then |
| Gary_Gray |
better |
| jeff |
How do you chose which cranks to to use 1 time chat |
| Satch_MN |
If you were going to start over, is their anything that you would do different? |
| Gary_Gray |
match the crank to the size of present baitfish, but not like the present baitfish, be a little different |
| Gary_Gray |
NEVER START SMOKING |
| GJ |
LOL |
| Gary_Gray |
As far as starting over fishing, no, because I met so many good friends, and so many nice people, while I was fishing |
| chatman |
speaking of that, how did your career atart? |
| Gary_Gray |
Heck, if it wasn't for fishing, I wouldn't have met all of yopu's, or WC |
| Gilligan |
Do you hear from your old team mates Will and Lance...how they doing? |
| Satch_MN |
Is there anything you might want to share with some young anglers that are thinking fishing as a pro? |
| Gary_Gray |
Just talked to Lance a week ago, doing great, Willard is just fun fishing now, and enjoying it |
| GJ |
Hi hoser |
| WarrenMN |
Uf da, done |
| GJ |
hi skis |
| WarrenMN |
Hi Skis |
| Gale_Johnson |
what up skis |
| Gary_Gray |
Ya, if your just starting in this game, Don't be intimidated by anyone. Just go out there and do your best, and do what you good at doing. Don't try to copy someone else, because it's hard to put on a size 10 shoe, when you already wear a size 12 |
| Skis |
Hey Gang!! |
| chatman |
hi skis, pj here |
| Eyebanger |
Nuts ,no snacks around. bummer |
| WarrenMN |
I thought perch was suppose to bring them |
| WarrenMN |
Gary |
| Gary_Gray |
My career started 23 yrs ago, and Mercury had a lot to do with it |
| WarrenMN |
If you were to work on one and only one presentation, what would you go for |
| chatman |
how so gary? |
| Gary_Gray |
jigging, it's like poker, easy to learn, has a lots of applications, But takes a lifetime to Master |
| Satch_MN |
How does a person begin when there are so many teams out there communicating and I would be alone. It would seem to be a big disadvantage. Maybe I shouldn't think that? |
| Gary_Gray |
Jim Kalkoefen was the fresh water marking man then, and challenged me to fish the MWC, I did, and took 2nd, everything took off from there |
| GJ |
Gary you sure do bring out people to talk to you !! clap clap |
| chatman |
hi aaron |
| Aaron_Abaurrea |
aloha |
| gils |
What is your theory on pre-fishing? Where do you start? |
| Gary_Gray |
Don't worry about the team thing, look at it like this, when one of them is not catching fish, most lokely, their whole team is out of the running |
| Gary_Gray |
thank you |
| chatman |
hi papascott |
| chatman |
hi jim coon |
| chatman |
nice to see you guys |
| Gary_Gray |
do most of your homework before you go to the Lake, then when you get there, you can pre-fish |
| Gary_Gray |
jhave I missed anyone? |
| SUPERTROLLER |
What do you do for your Homework before you go someplace NEW? |
| chatman |
you are doing great gary |
| Joe_M |
Gary if you had to pick one body of water to fish every day where would that be?? |
| Gilligan |
Can you elaborate on the 'Mercury' connection? |
| Satch_MN |
Thanks Gary, have a happy holidays and a enjoyable/memoriable next season. Night all. |
| WarrenMN |
night Satch |
| chatman |
later satch |
| Aaron_Abaurrea |
Hey Gary, Im gonna give you a call tomorrow, as this PWT thing really has me scratching my head. Enjoy your night! Get typing buddy!! |
| GJ |
Thank you Gary !!! Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy New Year 2006 and to everyone Good night |
| WarrenMN |
night GJ |
| WarrenMN |
drive carefull |
| Eyebanger |
Bye gj |
| Gary_Gray |
look at your electronic's , now they have all the maps on it for you, call some of the local sport shops, and usually the early bird gets the worm. If you can get to the lake a month before, on a weekend, you can usually see the local spots, |
| Gary_Gray |
Winnebago |
| WarrenMN |
Perch, think I shoud show Gary some of my work? |
| Joe_M |
What do you think of green bay?? |
| chatman |
sure warren your maps are great |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Do you avoid the locals spots or do you fish them to figure out why they are there? |
| chatman |
dang look at the time. I am going to have to leave guys |
| WarrenMN |
night. Hey, check on Global Mapper |
| Gilligan |
see ya perch |
| Papascott |
merrappy christmahanakwanza everyone |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Good night PJ |
| chatman |
i have been on the global mapper iste |
| WarrenMN |
down load it. next generation |
| Gary_Gray |
I fish them, in fact, sometimes for the tournament |
| chatman |
will get with you about it warren |
| Eyebanger |
Gotta go .Cook for party at Dens Thursday |
| SUPERTROLLER |
do the locals leave you alone then? |
| WarrenMN |
night EB |
| Gary_Gray |
Green Bay has lots of Big fish |
| chatman |
take care guys gary thanks a bunch for the visit |
| chatman |
good luck next season |
| WarrenMN |
good seeing you again Bri |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Thank you Gary. |
| Eyebanger |
Den says Hi to all and thanks for your thoughts. |
| Gary_Gray |
no reason to, they have a right to fish, as well as I do |
| chatman |
dn is a great fellow |
| chatman |
later gents |
| Gary_Gray |
thanks for having me tonight chatman |
| WarrenMN |
HI Tbomn |
| Gary_Gray |
I'm still here, so where are the questions |
| WarrenMN |
Gary, kind of think you kick started a slow chat season |
| WarrenMN |
We've never met, I do maps for Bruce Samson |
| Gary_Gray |
have to sometimes |
| Gary_Gray |
really, those are nice. Bruce showed me one |
| WarrenMN |
thanks |
| Aaron_Abaurrea |
Gary gonna fish the 4, or all 8 next year? |
| Shannon_Larson |
Hey Mr Mans |
| Gary_Gray |
don't know yet Aaron, all about health |
| Joe_Mans |
hello |
| bill_brown(Ind) |
boat run ok this past season? |
| Gary_Gray |
Hey Joe |
| Aaron_Abaurrea |
well you keep a positive attitude!! you can do it!! |
| Gary_Gray |
I'm trying |
| WarrenMN |
IF you fish Mobridge, let me know. I've got an interesting image. |
| Aaron_Abaurrea |
Im gonna call you tomorrow OK? gonna be home in the AM? |
| Gary_Gray |
every day, is a Great Day |
| Gary_Gray |
yes |
| Aaron_Abaurrea |
Warren, we will talk! |
| WarrenMN |
HI |
| WarrenMN |
I can't guarentee this won't knock you off here |
| WarrenMN |
but http://groups.msn.com/Walleyemaps/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=10 |
| Joe_Mans |
I missed your anwser if you are going to fins the flw on green bay?? |
| Fishnmagician |
love my yamahas |
| WarrenMN |
is Mobridge. try after the chat |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Thanks for your time tonight Gary, we all appreciate your coming here tonight. |
| SUPERTROLLER |
Gotta go guys, have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Years. |
| WarrenMN |
ST take care and have a happy holiday |
| SUPERTROLLER |
SUPERTROLLER has left the building! |
| Gilligan |
Have a good one ST |
| Gary_Gray |
If for some reason, someone had a question, and is too scared to ask, feel free to email me at garygray@execpc.com and then I will answer |
| Gary_Gray |
thanks for stopping |
| WarrenMN |
Thank you for coming Gary |
| Aaron_Abaurrea |
Talk tomorrow Mr Gray.. |
| WarrenMN |
Aaron, you know how to get hold of me |
| Joe_Mans |
Hey shannon now would be a good time to tell people about the kiddie pole classic!! |
| Gary_Gray |
To ALL here tonight, I wish you all a Very Special Holiday Season, and thank you's for all stopping in. MERRY CHRISTMAS |
| Gary_Gray |
I will stick around for a little while |
| WarrenMN |
Did you get to look at Bruce's computer or did he show you a paper map |
| Gilligan |
You to Gary, take care of yourself and will be watchin for ya on top of the leaderboard |
| Aaron_Abaurrea |
and Warren, I do some site specific work on farms, and have digitized FSA maps, might the old FSA maps be a great source of info? |
| Gary_Gray |
I got in his boat |
| Jim_Coon |
Same to you Gary!! |
| WarrenMN |
depends on water level |
| Gary_Gray |
thanks Fred |
| Gilligan |
Nite all |
| Shannon_Larson |
IGo ahead Joe, |
| WarrenMN |
the 2004 and 2003's in ND and SD are killers |
| Aaron_Abaurrea |
I'll call you soon Warren...nite Gary!! gnite all |
| WarrenMN |
I have a smaller version of that computer,but sure wish Ihad his |
| WarrenMN |
Dak, long time no see |
| Gary_Gray |
Gale Johnson, are you still here??? |
| Dakangler |
warren |
| WarrenMN |
hey, heck this out |
| WarrenMN |
http://groups.msn.com/Walleyemaps/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=10 |
| WarrenMN |
been wanting to show you |
| jeff |
great to hear your doing well merry christmas gary and best of luck this year |
| WarrenMN |
wasn't sure if I'd catch up to you again |
| Dakangler |
hold on |
| Gary_Gray |
thanks Jeff |
| WarrenMN |
no prob nome |
| Shannon_Larson |
Joe Is there a date set for the kiddie pole classic |
| WarrenMN |
he clicked on it |
| Dakangler |
hey warren send it again |
| WarrenMN |
http://groups.msn.com/Walleyemaps/shoebox.msnw?action=ShowPhoto&PhotoID=10 |
| Joe_Mans |
April 29th |
| Joe_Mans |
Gray will you be able to make it?? |
| Dakangler |
cool did you do that |
| Gary_Gray |
Joe, call me tonight |
| WarrenMN |
yeah, new software |
| Dakangler |
it show blue blanket |
| WarrenMN |
Blue Blanket flats was a little lower |
| Joe_Mans |
will do.. How is the smoking thing going??? |
| Gary_Gray |
so so |
| Dakangler |
talked to a guy the other day and the ice fishing is doing good right now |
| Joe_Mans |
Not so good for wags>>> |
| WarrenMN |
Friend I stayed with prefishing with Doc has been saying I should go over |
| Gary_Gray |
Good night All, had fun Merry Christmas |
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