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Okay, got a package from AC700Wildcat (Matt & Misty) Saturday. Never realized he lived near Devils Lake ND! I've watched fishing shows about that lake for years. I was always amazed at the ice fishing that they do there! He'd also mentioned that the lake has been rising in recent years. Seems like I saw a documentary or news story on that subject at one time. Very interesting theories as to why it's occurring and the consequences of it happening.
To my surprise, the little box was absolutely packed full of goodies when I opened it!
First off, there was a very nice and thoughtful Christmas Card. I loved it. Then my eyes feasted on a Mora knife and sheath. I believe this one is the stainless steel model and it has a nice patina to it. I have two of the high carbon models and had been wanting a stainless version. Now I have one!! The box also held a neat little Opinel folding knife. Since I had sent my Case M3 to KyTurkey, I have been without a really good letter/box/package opener at my desk. Now I have an excellent replacement! It also has a collar that twist to prevent it from folding shut and keeps it closed when folded up. Very cool and unique. I have to admit, I've never heard of this company, but I love little knives like this!!!
Matt also sent along some fishing tackles which will be finding good use shortly. There were several spinner rigs that I'll use in late spring to catch Bull Bluegills in deep water. They go Ape over a spinner like these with a worm attached! There was also a Rapala Minnow, RatLTrap in a chrome/blue color. This color is absolutely death to Stripers and White Bass in our neck of the woods! Plus, two spoons, one in Rainbow Trout color and the other in a Blaze orange with black dot color scheme. I've never used the Blaze orange color, but Stripers on the Arkansas River near me go bonkers on the Rainbow color during the Winter! I'm hoping they take a liking to Blaze Orange also!
Matt said that many of the Spinner rigs were made by a company who hires local handicapped people. That's way cool in my book!
He also sent along a magnesium fire starter with a striker made from a hacksaw blade. At least that's what I think the piece of hacksaw blade is for. I've never seen one like that, but it's a neat idea.
Then there was a Zepps predator call included. He doesn't know how good this will come in handy in about a month. Coyotes have been really getting thick around here and this year, everyone was commenting how they were only seeing individual Does without fawns or one Fawn Does. We have a suspicion that the Coyotes population is growing due in part to a steady meal of Whitetail fawn in the Spring and early Summer. We normally use my buddies FoxPro caller, but I think the Song Dogs around here know all the notes by heart now. It's not nearly as effective as it was when he first bought it years ago. This Zepps call will be a great change up and I'm sure it will be the last sound many of our Coyotes will hear!
Finally, I found a Wilson Combat silicone cleaning cloth in the package. The cleaning cloth I normally use is getting pretty ragged and this couldn't have come at a better time!
Once again, thank you Matt & Misty for such a thoughtful action and for taking the time to put together such a nice package. It's much appreciated and I'm very humbled by the gesture. You and the people on this forum are very generous and thoughtful. I can't say it enough.
God Bless ya'll and thank you again from the bottom of my heart!
To my surprise, the little box was absolutely packed full of goodies when I opened it!
First off, there was a very nice and thoughtful Christmas Card. I loved it. Then my eyes feasted on a Mora knife and sheath. I believe this one is the stainless steel model and it has a nice patina to it. I have two of the high carbon models and had been wanting a stainless version. Now I have one!! The box also held a neat little Opinel folding knife. Since I had sent my Case M3 to KyTurkey, I have been without a really good letter/box/package opener at my desk. Now I have an excellent replacement! It also has a collar that twist to prevent it from folding shut and keeps it closed when folded up. Very cool and unique. I have to admit, I've never heard of this company, but I love little knives like this!!!
Matt also sent along some fishing tackles which will be finding good use shortly. There were several spinner rigs that I'll use in late spring to catch Bull Bluegills in deep water. They go Ape over a spinner like these with a worm attached! There was also a Rapala Minnow, RatLTrap in a chrome/blue color. This color is absolutely death to Stripers and White Bass in our neck of the woods! Plus, two spoons, one in Rainbow Trout color and the other in a Blaze orange with black dot color scheme. I've never used the Blaze orange color, but Stripers on the Arkansas River near me go bonkers on the Rainbow color during the Winter! I'm hoping they take a liking to Blaze Orange also!
Matt said that many of the Spinner rigs were made by a company who hires local handicapped people. That's way cool in my book!
He also sent along a magnesium fire starter with a striker made from a hacksaw blade. At least that's what I think the piece of hacksaw blade is for. I've never seen one like that, but it's a neat idea.
Then there was a Zepps predator call included. He doesn't know how good this will come in handy in about a month. Coyotes have been really getting thick around here and this year, everyone was commenting how they were only seeing individual Does without fawns or one Fawn Does. We have a suspicion that the Coyotes population is growing due in part to a steady meal of Whitetail fawn in the Spring and early Summer. We normally use my buddies FoxPro caller, but I think the Song Dogs around here know all the notes by heart now. It's not nearly as effective as it was when he first bought it years ago. This Zepps call will be a great change up and I'm sure it will be the last sound many of our Coyotes will hear!
Finally, I found a Wilson Combat silicone cleaning cloth in the package. The cleaning cloth I normally use is getting pretty ragged and this couldn't have come at a better time!
Once again, thank you Matt & Misty for such a thoughtful action and for taking the time to put together such a nice package. It's much appreciated and I'm very humbled by the gesture. You and the people on this forum are very generous and thoughtful. I can't say it enough.
God Bless ya'll and thank you again from the bottom of my heart!
