Recent content by Rod VanZile

If you consider Indiana a northern state, we have a 15 day early Teal season. RVZ

Amen to that. Speaking from experience I bought two dozen model 72's back in the 80's. I'm not sure they were ever used but were rigged with 20 feet of line and strap anchors. They started to get beat up quickly. I sent them to Herters and had them burlapped. Still in fine shape today. Restle...

Tony, That is awesome. They are the older ones I believe because they don't have the exposed keel weight encapsulated in the foam. I could be wrong though. Do they self right? RVZ

I would be interested in the two Gordon MacQuarrie books. What a generous offer. RVZ

Never sat in on an EMS training session, but did my very best to stay awake during OSHA training sessions. How does Iowa define "amyone"? This could get interesting. We may be shocked to find out!

Just saw Eagles and Joe in concert last summer in Indy. He said, " I went to a party and stayed up three days in one night". Figure that one out. Good song. RVZ

Hey B, Fennville was just in the news. Finding dead waterfowl in the area. Six dead Canada Geese on the ice down my way. Supposed to call the DNR but our local guy never leaves his driveway. Enjoy watching your video. RVZ

I just sold my LSB scull boat back to Lou this summer. I purchased it new from him in 1988. From our brief conversation, he is still in business but I don't know how much he is promoting it. If you are looking for his 16 foot sculler, he is refurbishing some of his boats and still selling...

The 14 Seaclass might be an option for three people. It is a bit longer and the cockpit opening with the blind up is much larger than the 14 Classic. RVZ

Nerver heard of it either, but would recommend Kent Fasteel at $203.00 including shipping from Rogers. 3 inch 11/8 th oz 1560 fps. Case price. RVZ

Dave. I loved the old photo of your dog leaning/relaxing on your blind bag. The first thing I thought about when I saw your name. I hope all is well. RVZ

That is a beautiful piece of Waterfowling hisrtory. I have no clue as to its maker, but someone on here can certainly help. RVZ

Carl, I'm on the Indiana / Michigan border. I have yet to shoot a puddle duck. Three weeks ago my first ducks in the boat were a Drake Bluebill (lesser) and Drake Bufflehead. Flight birds are just starting to show up, both puddlers and divers. Local geese are highly educated and we have not seen...

Someone above mentioned the prop. The pitch can make a huge difference on small engines. I ran a 15 Johnson on my TDB 14 which went on plane perfectly. Had the marina replace a worn out prop and could not get on plane with the new one, it just plowed water. They changed the prop pitch on me. New...

I would agree with the seller. The keel definately says Great Lakes decoy. The large wide body would be consistant with Saginaw Bay, Lake St Claire or the Lake Erie basin. The relief carving on the body should be helpful in indentfying your decoys. The head and bill are very interesting and well...