Dear Ken,Jennifer....and attention all Parkinsaw fisherfolk! The solution to the problem of baiting a hook with shaky hands has been supplied in your posts about Palmetto bugs and Date bugs ! These critters are obviously very large and much easier to place on a hook than a slimy, wiggly worm. Surely even a tremorous Parkinsaw fisherman or woman could manage it . Being nearly indestructible, the same bait would no doubt last for several fish, maybe even all winter. Think of the energy this would save, resulting in a lower consumption of Sinemet in the community, and a tremendous economic boost to local bank accounts. This would come at a beneficial time, as there are likely to be fewer *tourist dollars* around when the temperature is -40 degrees, even if that is perfect ice-fishing weather. I even forsee that the economies of Florida and the "desert southwest" would benefit, as the sale of bait to Parkinsaw and other northern areas would help their struggling economies. I await with *baited* breath some word from Parkinsaw abouit their reaction to this idea. Would it *fly*, even if the Palmetto bugs do not ? It only needs an enterprising entrepreneur, such as yourself, Ken, to get this project underway. Surely Jennifer would be a partner in the business. I hope you won't feel that in my enthusiasm I'm *bugging* you about this---but be sure to let me know when your stock goes public! ---just for fun!........ Camilla <[log in to unmask]> http://www.newcountry.nu/pd/members/camilla/one.htm Laughter-- :-) :-) the best medecine !