It looks like the dog ate my last post. I had a great time at Copia. My main reason for going each year is to visit with old friends, talk fishing and canoe trips, past and future, and to make new friends. Portage Dog and I hit it off well. Several wanted to talk Alaska, which may be a future seminar topic. I was impressed that PD traveled from Virginia. In past years, dd has come from Texas, and Ranger has come from Colorado. I'm amazed that folks travel that far and it speaks well of Copia and our QJ camaraderie. While our QJ dinners tend to be on the small side, we always have fun together. Trips get planned, and QJers enjoy sharing Intel on lakes and fishing.

As for our presentation technical difficulties, MP handled it well as he informally discussed fish finders and batteries, and took questions. Great way to step up and hit the pitch. If he decides to offer a repeat next year, don't miss it. He was even updating his test results the day prior to the show. Anyway, he shared hundreds of hour of research and testing in about 15 minutes. Great job.

If you missed it this year, mark March 12-14, 2016 on your calendar. We will plan Friday and Saturday dinners and you will not be disappointed.

Another gathering opportunity will take place the last weekend of April at the Spring Outdoor Expo put on by Midwest Mountaineering. I will be presenting twice on Saturday on Alaska fishing and travel. If there is interest, I will plan a Saturday QJ dinner.  8-)