If you could have anything for Christmas ...

that was fishing related (be it a trip, gear, boat, whatever), what would it be??

Mine? I've got loads of gear & boats .. the only type I don't have would be ocean going boat for AK, but Fishgal's family has one, so I'm covered there

So, I'll ask for a trip to one of a couple of locales that I've always to fish:

1) Kamchatka <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />
2) Sowwhere warm with lots of big tarpon <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />
3) Great White fishing off of Australia ... I guess you can't do it off the GBR anymore, but there's still gotta be a spot <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

I'd love to get a fishing trip booked to Alaska and catch some 50-60lb chinook. <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Definitely a tarpon trip to the Florida Keys :p :p

More darn brats to harass...where are they

Happy Holidays to all!! and thanks to Bob for the great forum

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Kamachatka for sure for me.

Bob,

Why go all the way to Aussie land,when you can head down to Pt. Defiance?

Just a big buck on a fly. And I would be a happy camper. Don't need all that other stuff.

Just a big buck on a fly. And I would be a happy camper. Don't need all that other stuff.

I'd go for a Chevy 2500HD with the D-MAX diesel,and a 20' Boston Whaler.

1. One more chance to redeem myself on those Kasilof Kings.

3. Kamchatka with a five gallon pail full of sand shrimp and eggs.

RANGIPUTA

I walk into the hole at dark xmas morning, its very cold. As it gets lighter I realize I'm not alone. As it gets light I hook a fish....while fighting the fish I notice that my company is Halle Berry wearing nothing but rolled down waders...did I mention how cold it was?

Never would I respond faster or more affirmatively to the question 'Do you need help landing that fish?'

That's fishing related....right?

Merry Christmas <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" /> indeed.

I want a Merc engine that would quite giving me problems so I wouldn't miss fishing as much! And right now I only have 165 days logged on the salt..

Downriggin'

alumaweld flatbottom sled with big jet and 4 stroke kicker

my first winter steelie...then I'd be happy indeed

I would like a
1. A 21 foot sled boat with a 350 HP jet motor.
2. New Lamiglas and loomis rods.
3. New Abu reels.
4. A new GPS
5. loads of fishing goods!

I'm with Bob and Rich G.

1) Kamchatka
2) Dean River
3) Christmas Island
4) Andros Island Bahamas

25 ft Almar Sounder with a 6 cyl turbo-diesel (Volvo) with full Furuno electronics package and a 15 hp 4 stroke Yamaha kicker, just like the 1 I'm going to be running in Ak. this summer.

Non fishing related, for my son to be healthy so he can join me in our new boat

Let's see here...

I'd have to say Kamchatka would be at the top of my list!!
Next would be chasing Rooster fish and poons down in the Keys, Belize, or Costa Rica.

Last but not least, an all expenses paid fishing trip with Jimmy Houston, just to see how many times I can accidentally bump him overboard...OOOOOOOOOOOH SON!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!! <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

DR, the way to fix that Merc is by replacing it with a Yami - that's what you need for Xmas

The only reason I'm staying with Smokercraft is that I at least get 100% trade-in on the upgrade

I would wish for fishing and ecosystems like we had in the 30s. That and for the market to go back to year 2000 levels, that would help.
Dr.

19' willie w/a 302

A brand new 25'+ Grady White cuddy.

The healthy return of all runs in Washington State (and elimination of all ESA) - so I could fish 52 weeks/yr at home.

Dear Santa,
I would like to catch the new world or state record for steelhead or salmon. Steelhead is 42 pounds for world & mid 30's for state. Or that silver on the Lewis reported to be 30-40 pounds. It'd be like the guy who gets a hole in one where he has to buy the house a round of drinks

GreenSauks:
You sure you don't mean Roland Martin?? If so, you owe Jimmy a biiiiiig apology!!

Just kiddin around some Scaly, no harm intended...

Have a merry Christmas!

Just once I would like to be the one that says "You should have been here yesterday!!".

RANGIPUTA ????Bardo is this south of Renton ?

that would be a bit south west of renton. ( 6841 mile southwest to be exact )

Oh, you know, the usual stuff:

-20' Koeffler w/200 hp Yamadog
-2003 Suburban
-1/10th of the stuff in Bob's garage (will easily outfit my new boat!)
-10 trip punch card from Piscatorial Pursuits!

As for a trip, I'd still like to go to Mongolia and fish for taimen.

At least I'm not asking for much!

I would like to catch my first steelhead.

I asked again this year, but I don't think it will happen. I want a day on the OlyPen with Bob when the chromers are jumpin' in the boat!!!

I'm with Jerry, just one more of those you should of been here yesterdays

Herm

Happy Holidays to you all!

I'd like a date with the Dallas Cowboy cheerleaders with a game of naked twister to finish off the night... OH yea... then I'd like to go fishing the next morning... Yea right!!! Like i'd give a crap about fish after that.

I'm not asking for much. Just the winning powerball ticket and the rest takes care of itself. I'd even buy Downriggin a new yami, merc problems are never taken care of. I might try and ride along with Bardo to Rangiputa, never heard of it but it sounds cool. As long as he gets a bigger tank on his whirlybird.

Parker, go with the Excursion..

My wish list....

maybe some gas for my excursion jk

a pair of goretex waders that fit a guy 6'6" 290#

I need a new Frabil C&R net... but I think that's already under the tree

the ODFW to recall the 1 per day 5 per year quota for steelies on the SC and make it a C&R fishery again!

and a mid summer date with "The Really Big One" in AK

Have a very Merry Christmas all !

Some big Nates to be hangin out and biting on the OP the last week of March when I come up!

I'M A WIFE.....TAKE ME FISHING WITH BOB AND COREY IN ALASKA. I'LL HELP SAVE THE PENNIES!!! <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

I want a Dolphin win in the Superbowl....after today, I may need Santa's help...maybe even a higher power...

Merry Christmas everyone

Thanks Steelheadslayer!!!! I am going to ask for that new Yami next year, but I think you have a better chance of hitting Power Ball!

Downriggin'

I would kill to get some hooks and corkies, so I can go fishing. My mom said I might get some line for my next birthday, although it would be nice to have a reel to put it on. I'm set with a bamboo rod I put together with some electrical tape and some stainless steel wires. It's been a long wait, but I definitely can see the light at the end of the tunnel. So I should be able to go fishing with a rod and reel by next Christmas!

Unbelievable! I just opened my Christmas present and guess what? I got a fishing reel--a Zebco 940XL. It's a used one, but now I have a reel to go with my rod. As soon as I get some line, my fishing career will officially begin. Thanks a million, Santa! <img border="0" alt="[santa]" title="" src="graemlins/santa.gif" />

Santa did NOT bring me a sled, but I do get unlimited fishing time from Dec 26th to Jan 2.

Now thats cool