Dear Santa ...

[Matt D]

Dear Santa,

I've been a pretty good boy this year and there's a few things I'd like for Christmas if it wouldn't be too much trouble. I realize it's a little late, but I'm a guy and we don't think about gifts & shopping 'til a few days in advance. Anyway, here goes...

*Some more Pretty Little Angel Eyes, Jr's., and Glow Devils
*A Princeton Tec Aurora headlamp
*Some Ice Grippers (not as much snow here yet as the North Pole)
*A Croxton Pond Ice fishing bag
*A Vexilar FL-18 (nevermind, I couldn't wait!)
*A Fishing Minnesota decal
*and a new bumper for my '95 F150 to stick it on.

OK-- If you can't get these, here's a few things I REALLY want ...
*A 10# walleye on the end of my line
*A nice weekend to get away and think about nothing but fishin'
*To see my family for the holidays and know they're safe and happy
*Strength and support for Rachel and Darcy in a very difficult time
*A reminder that despite how things can seem at times, a day fishin' with family, friends, and fun can make it all worth it!

Happy Holidays and ...

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Best FISHES,
Matt

[This message has been edited by Matt D (edited 12-20-2002).]

[Skeets]

[jighead]

Merry Christmas;
I think everyone that stops in on this web site will agree that this time of year is special. A time to be with your family and to share good fishing times on the ice with friends.

[Guest]

Matt D. Why don't you ask claus for some wigglers. The GRINCH

[Mr. Pike1]

Matt, well said. I would like Santa to give me that 10lb eye on the end of my line as well. I wish you and your families a very merry Christmas and special get well wish for Rachel and Darcy..

[Jarrod32]

While it is hard to disagree with the 'Dear Santa' list, we should remember that it is also a time to be thankful and count our blessings.

While I don't have any angel eyes, I have plenty of tackle to choose from.

While I don't have a nice new shiny ATV or snowmobile, I do have an '85 three-wheeler that runs just fine.

While I haven't been able to fish every day, I have been able to get out several times...and it has been good.

And while I haven't hooked into that ten pound walleye, I did manage a two and a half pounder last weekend. And it was good.

I even have a fishing minnesota decal. And while it is not on a brand new F-150, it is on an old Explorer that runs just fine.

And for all that, I am truly blessed. And I have a wife that lets me go fishing...and for her, I am doubly blessed.

Enjoy the holidays, everyone...spend some quality time with the family, and spend some quality time on the ice.

[Jig O Bit]

Matt D, your list looks great! Leave the Angel Eyes off!!! Just kidding, I sure haven't had much luck with them though.