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You all realize that people who had purchased bait at the store in Tower had caught so many fish that the DNR had to have the reports pulled for fear of too many people coming up and cleaning out the lake!

Happy Holidays everyone!

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No not cut off, poor planning on my part. When I get loads of fuel I have to guess at what people are going to buy. I guessed wrong on the premium, I have more now. It's always a guessing game and I hope I guessed right. I suppose if I could guess perfectly I would be doing something different...thanks for stopping in anyway...when you're here stop in and say Hi!

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Dave,

Just kidding about the gas. I used to haul gas and diesel so I know what that pricing game is all about down at the pipeline. I stopped in and got some minnows and cisco's today but you weren't around. Catch you next time.

Glenn

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You all realize that people who had purchased bait at the store in Tower had caught so many fish that the DNR had to have the reports pulled for fear of too many people coming up and cleaning out the lake!

Happy Holidays everyone!

i wish this was the case frown

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