Darren.

If we get hit on Friday PM, then my flight likely *should* be postponed or cancelled. I can only hope, but per some of the reports I've been watching (since last NHC update), it will make landfall around 2pm at Wilmington, NC, Saturday. Local weather reports are predicting gusts up to 35 here on Sat/Sun ... not sure what they're looking at. But from the 2 pm update to the 4 pm track update, it changed quite a bit. So like you say, "no telling where" ...

Can't help with your questions since I don't live there... But welcome to the forums. If fishing was about cast and there's a fish, it'd be called "catching"...

What I can't believe is that on a FISHING site nobody plays GO FISH!!!

Welcome aboard, Thomas!

We spent a week at Gaston this summer. Fantastic lake, though I did have success, it was mostly two pounds and under. Didn't venture into big water in my kayak, stayed mostly in Lizard Creek as our rental home was near it tho on the main lake. No way I'd want to be towing anything in high winds. I'm just nervous about the storm hitting while I'm out of town!

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Not liking the looks of the latest models bringing it in to the OBX area, which means southeast VA will get some of the fun stuff. My worry would be coming home since it isn't likely to hit until Sunday...

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Welcome aboard, Chris!

I was putting it in the same "smaller" category as the 50 but I see how it looks like I was insinuating they were thus.

No clue, but welcome to the forums!

I've got a Chronarch 50e, love the size, the 70 lineup is supposed to be about the same size. I know Daiwa makes the Pixy, etc., that are smaller reels.

We've got a thread going on this from earlier today, FWIW:

Yup, it's official. $5.5 billion. Stinks. http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2016/10/03/bass-pro-shops-cabelas-acquisition/91459212/

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Welcome aboard, Jax! I responded to your first post which was subsequently deleted...so I'll re-respond here. 1) I do stick with certain brands of soft plastics as some perform better than others in my experience. 2) I throw similar colors all year. 3) I don't get out early much, so don't throw tops much....

Dang it!! DO NOT RUIN my fantasy, OK. Please let me enjoy it for ONE FRICKIN' DAY!!!

Pretty happy about today's game. It was quite evident when Dr. Belichick threw his Surface tablet. Then again, he probably wouldn't have done so if it were an iPad. Guess firing Greg Roman was a good thing after all!!! Go Bills!!!!!

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Yes. I use 10 and 15# braid for spinning, and tie anywhere from a 4-15# leader with zero issues. Most common for me (now) is uni-to-uni, my other fav is the Albright (mod'd), aka Alberto.

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I just looked at some spaghetti models this AM and if they're right, it'll be off the coast maybe 100 miles or so -- assuming the "main track" is correct. And assuming that particular model is even accurate. Otherwise, it could swipe OBX and ruin next week. But as of now, looks like my trip will take place, I just hope it doesn't swipe us while I'm gone! Ugh.

Good luck with your surgery! Have a start here: http://www.bassresource.com/seasonal-fishing-articles#fall And maybe @A-Jay will chime in seein' how he's been killin' it this fall!

Hmm. Maybe try to think of it as an Italian kitchen! Garlic butter bread, garlic flavored lasagna, spaghetti, linguini, and so on. Here, tell your wife you're taking her to a fancy Italian restaurant, but blindfold her and drive her around the neighborhood for about 20 minutes. During that time, have your buddies pick up some Italian take out and set it up as an elegant meal in your garage. Get your wife seated, and only then, after the wondrous garlic smells hit her nose unblindfold her to a delightful dinner.

The absolute worst for me would any major "hit" to the Peninsula because I'm supposed to be going out of town on Saturday next. Would hate it if my family has to go through the storm without me there to get things like the generator going and such. Here's hoping for the best - out to sea.