just wanted to say hi to every one . like the site ,lots of good info. and every one wants to help every one. have most of equipment talked my son in going out with me .might even get my wife to try ice fishing too if we ever get safe ice out on mosquito lake. I will be watching any new posts for word on the ice conditions. would like to get out and try my stuff and not have to worry about falling threw .that wouldn't be too fun.