Steve G has been out wandering for enough ice and the right pan fish to test the Roach Rod. Test results the Wright McGill (Tony Roach) rod in 48" heavy action which is a fast tip rod, with reel. The rod is awesome for spoon work 1/8 oz is a little light for it but the 1/4 oz. thru 3/8 put just the right amount of preload on the rod for early bite detection. ( Thumbs UP ).

I love this work, The Pk Spoons in Red Dot Glow, Pink Pearl Glow, Firetiger and Gold were big producers. I was also testing a prototype spoon. This prototype was converting a typical perch sipping bite to an attacking strike. Then my friends showed up and it had to be put away back into the secret box. I can't wait to share this new creation with the world of fishing. Pat at PK continues to pull distinctive new designs. I could only wish to be so creative.

Fish Safely,
Steve G
HE>i

Christmas and the World of fishing

I enjoy this time of year, the anticipation of the new ice and hard water season, who will book trips and how many times will I get to go out with friends and family to just hang out and have fun. As the New Year approaches I always look back on the year after having some rest and family time in Texas, it amazes me how fast a year can go and the trips that stick in my mind. 

My biggest stand out this year was an evening trip with 3 guys I squeezed into the schedule and what a blessing it was.  It began with lakers on the bottom and jigs, then for the evening bite of rainbows and browns. Although Mother Nature had a different idea, we had to sit out some lighting in a safe place on shore.

One of the guys, asked if he could sing?????? Not your usual item on a guided trip. You all know me a little, I said sure and he explained that they would be Jewish or Hebrew hymns sung in Hebrew, his friends gave him some grief and said he always does stuff like this. Oh were they ever so beautiful to hear and how driven by the spirit of God even as I don't understand Hebrew you could hear the cry and desire for the Lord to fill the singer on some hymns and on others hear the praise of answered prayers.  It still brings tears to my eyes that I have the opportunity to experience something like that during an explosive thunderstorm. 

I experience our Lord in many ways, as I am sure many of you do. Merry Christmas and I wish you and your families all the joy this coming year.

HE>iSteve G