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Ron Bordwine

Got’em – Got’em – Oh, It’s a Good One !

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We got a chance to fish Camp Lake for the first time. A beautiful lake located in the heart of Minnesota and just west of Mille Lacs and south of Garrison. As our reward, this 500 acres body of water gave us an opportunity to record Matthew Beach’s Personal Best Minnesota Large Mouth Bass.

So please join the Stick Jacket crew at Camp lake as we share Matt’s Poppin’ Frog Action in the lily pads & his wrap-up.

Be sure to check out the new Skinny Tip on Stick Jacket fishing rod sleeves. Want to thank Accu-Cull, Chicago Wraps, Lews, GoPro, Canon Camera, Zoom F1 Recorders, KDENLIVE video editing software and the great music artists that filled in the sound track.

Gone Fishing June 17-22, 2020

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Gone Fishing | We will be closed June 17-22, 2020

We will be closed June 17-22, 2020. Orders will ship on our return on Tuesday June 23, 2020.

Apologies for any inconvenience this may cause.

GGs Old Fashion Ice Cream

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Two of my fondest memories from childhood include fishing with Grampa and eating Great Gramma Edith’s old fashion ice cream. Please continue and I will show you how to make GG’s great taste treat.

This seven pounder is the largest bass I ever boated. She won me the tournament. I know that sweet feeling.

But let me tell you, eating my Great Gramma Edith’s old fashion ice cream is pretty sweet too.

On special family occasions, Dad would get out the ice cream freezer.  Dad preferred the hand crank freezer because the ice cream came out frostier.  Us kid had our role to play.  My dad and uncles cranked away and kept the ice and salt topped off.  Dad would pad the top with a bath towel and my brother, sister, cousins and I would take turns sitting on top of the freezer.  Our weight would keep the freezer stable and make cranking much easier

Just like Dad’s Machine available on Ebay.
Me and Great Gramma Edith
Me & GG

Waiting on that ice cream seemed like it took forever.  But Dad would decide when the cranking was done.  Carefully, he would remove the crank, wipe the salt off the top and lift the cover from the can.  After a brief inspection, Dad would slowly remove the paddle thingy (dasher), taking care not to lose a drop of the vanilla treat.

Each taking a spoon, kids and men alike, would scrape the dasher clean.  Just a spoonful for the time being.  Dad would return the cover to the can of ice cream, letting it continue to freeze in the icy brine.

I could say that Great Gramma’s Ice Cream is a family secret, only known to a few.  But this ice cream is too yummy to keep it to myself.  I want to share it.  I want to give you an opportunity to make memories that will last a life time.  I hope you find this video enjoyable and will give this ice cream a try.  All you need is an old fashion ice cream freezer (I prefer motorized) and a few ingredients and you’re on your way. I hope you enjoy my video. Please like, comment and share.

Let me show you how to make Great Gramma’s Ice Cream and make your own memories.

Great Gramma Edith’s Ice Cream
6 Cups Milk
3 Cups Sugar
1 tsp Salt

3 Whole Eggs, Beaten
3 Envelopes Knox Gelatin

5 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
3 TBS Vanilla

Heat milk on low until bubbles form around the pot, 150 deg F.
Stir sugar & salt into milk and return to 150 deg. Remove from heat.

Using a cup of hot milk mixture, disolve 3 envolopes of Knox Gelatin and set aside for a minute.
Beat eggs in a large bowl. Tempor the eggs by adding hot milk mixture, ONE cup at a time until the bowl is warm

Add Egg and Gelatin mixtures back to the pot of hot milk and mix thoroughly.
Add cold whipping cream and vanilla to the milk mixture.

Cool the mixture in the refrigerator or an ice bath.
Now you are ready to freeze your custard mix in an ice cream freezer.

Covid 19 help for your Bait & Tackle shop

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Our Mom & Pop Bait & Tackle Shops are the backbone of our favorite pastime.  They have been hit particularly hard by this Covid 19 outbreak.  Our small independent dealers have been there for us all.  They sponsors our tournament events, do special orders for customers, keep us up to date on hot fishing techniques, introduce us to new products (i.e, Stick Jacket fishing rod sleeves) and teach us how to tie a knot. 

Save our tackle shops. Tell your dealer about the programs available through the SBA and share this post.

When the coronavirus issue is behind us, your fishing tackle dealer will need your business to recover.  In the meantime, America’s Small Business Administration (SBA) has programs to keep them going and paychecks flowing.

Paycheck Protection Program

The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small Businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.

Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance

In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. Apply here.

SBA Debt Relief

The SBA Debt Relief program will provide a reprieve to small businesses as they overcome the challenges created by this health crisis.

Contact your banker, the SBA or me if you need some tips.

Save our tackle shops. Please share this information with your tackle shop owner, encourage them to take action today and tell them Stick Jacket sent you.     

Be kind and understanding

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Together, we are facing such a challenge during this Coronavirus outbreak. America is coming together to fight this battle. Do your part, keep your distance, wash your hands, keep your family safe and healthy. If you need help, reach out. If you wish to help, reach out. Our Government is taking action, do your part and contain the spread. God Bless America.

What size Stick Jacket do you need?

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Stick Jacket are available in four diameters.  Selecting the correct size sleeve for your fishing rods starts with knowing your options.

Stick Jacket Diameters and Circumferences
Stick Jacket Diameters and Circumferences

Stick Jacket rod socks come in four circumferences.  Many anglers will know from experience the size they require.  If you are shopping for an angler in your life, knowing the circumference and length is a good start to ordering the correct size.

Stick Jacket Spinning Circumference Illustration
Stick Jacket Spinning Circumference Illustration
Stick Jacket Big Game Circumference Illustration
Stick Jacket Big Game Circumference Illustration
Stick Jacket Casting Circumference Illustration
Stick Jacket Casting Circumference Illustration
Stick Jacket MicroCast Circumference Illustration
Stick Jacket MicroCast Circumference Illustration

Use a tape measure or strip of paper to measure the circumference around your rod blank and line guide.

Measure your circumference with a strip of paper.
A tape measure will do the job
Use a strip of pager to measure the circumference of your fishing rod and line guide

Compare your measurement to the circumference illustration and select the cover for your rod.

Now all you need is the length.

Stick Jacket MicroCast Circumference Illustration
Stick Jacket Length Comparisons

We recommend the length you select should cover all the line guides and leave room for a fishing lure connected to your hook keeper. Stick Jackets come in 24, 66, 72, 78 & 84 inch lengths nominally. Please note: Not all lengths are available in all circumferences.

The trumpet end is best if it falls between the last line guide and forgrip.
For more about our sizes go here.