Have to agree, lots of fun. Just picked one up last year, brought it up to school this year. Haven't been able to stay off it lol. Probably not going to help my GPA.
Hunted all of thanksgiving week mornings and afternoons, never saw any real good rut activity. I have had good success the past couple of years during this time of the year. Was unsuccessful but was glad to finally get some time in the woods.
American Beach are the worst, the teeth on the climber just don't seem to be able to grip the bark at all. Tried climbing one once, went up a few feet and decided it wasn't a good idea.