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LOL Nicely done, sir.

My Fuegos all have Carbontex drags, stainless ABEC 7 spool bearings, four bearing TD-Z handles and a full internal polishing job. Actually, all of my reels except one have the same mods. Once I've tuned up a reel, I just can't seem to sell it.

What's this? You applying for Long Mike's position as Sheriff of the Grammar Police?

Looks like a good place to post my results. I have 26 confirmed for Wednesday evening. I've heard from everybody except BG RTR and Pete-K.

I've had several Quantum reels. Three of the 600 series PT casting reels; the first reels designated PT; three of the 700 series PT casting; and two PT spinning reels. All were solid performers. I had no problems with any of them. All were in good working order when I sold them. A buddy of mine bought the three 600 reels, and they are all still working just fine. I still have the two spinning reels. They are my wife's reels, and they are still going strong ten years in.

I have a rod rack built into my Jeep that holds eight combos; so that's what I need. Which eight depends on location, season and fish species. If I only had one, I could get by with it, and be happy I'm going fishing. I have more, so I take more.

Straight from Jamaica, mon.

I'm not quite as light weight as you. My Alphas are spooled with #10, and are mounted on my lightest power rods. The Zillions are spooled with #14, and are on my heaviest power rods. My Fuegos are spooled with #12, and are on the rest of the rods. Keeps me somewhat organized.

Lee, I stand corrected. Rhino wins the fugly hat contest.

Hey Mac, you'll find that there will be very few drunks at one of our trips. A lot of folks with a little buzz on, but not what I call drunks. We all seem to spend a lot more time talking about fish. Where did you catch "em today, on what, what depth, what speed, etc. And, where we going tomorrow. What are you gonna try, where, etc. There will be maps out everywhere, and folks talking the next day's strategy. A few munchies and a beer or two mixed in, or a glass of vino or two, are what you're gonna see. Never had a fight break out, and never noticed a technicolor yawn. We are a pretty well behaved bunch of old farts. You do not have to worry about your lady being bothered. If anybody gets out of hand at my shindig, I'll shut "em off and throw "em out.

Not sure I could call it a favorite, but I'm going for some sort of record with a Rage Tail hat. It's blown off my head, and into every body of water I ever fished when wearing it. The count is at 17, I think. If it hits 50, I'm gonna cremate it, and scatter the ashes in my favorite pit at Trophy Country.

Today, I'm thinking about the RoadTrip. Making my shopping list for the Wednesday Night Soiree. Have to make sure there's plenty of food and drink. Nobody walks away from my Soiree hungry and sober. Well, some may walk away sober, and I respect that. But, if you walk away hungry, it will be your fault, and not mine. That's a promise.

I have the 6'10" MH-F. Fit and finish are top shelf. I've only done some backyard casting so far, so I have no conclusions about how well it actually fishes. I did not get a weight. Dead batteries in my scale, but it seems to be under 4 ounces. I'll get an accurate weight, and post it in this thread. It may be just a bit under-rated. Flex testing, with a scale, seem to indicate that it's a bit more powerful than most MH power rods. The fast rating for the action seems about right on the money. The rod casts a 3/8oz practice plug nicely. It loads just OK with a 1/4oz plug. That would be the lower limit for this stick. I haven't tested the upper end of the bait weight range. I tried it with an Alphas, a TD-Z, a Fuego, and a Zillion. The Z and the Alphas both made a really light weight combo. I'll probably end up with a Zillion on this rod. I use the Z and all of my Alphas for light weight baits, with light line. This is not the rod for that purpose. If it performs the way I think it might, this will be my primary T-rig rod; Zillion, 14-17 line and 3/8oz and up. First impressions are; this rod can go head-to-head with a St Croix Avid, and maybe with the LTB series. Pretty good for a $150 stick. I'll have more of them before the year is out.

Raider, you are truly one-of-a-kind. Looking forward to meeting you at the RoadTrip. Stop by the cabim I'm sharing with Rhino and Dinky. I'll make you the best cup of coffee you've ever had.

Lake Shelbyville in central Ilinois is the worst in my area. Lake of the Ozarks has to be the all-time worst I've ever been on. We no longer go there.

Nice fish Lee. Goes good with that butt-fugly hat.

the ball is now in your corner? A masterfully mixed metaphor. (I love alliteration)

I'll be there for the banquet. Plum and red are both good colors for the entire TN river chain. A couple of years ago I tore them up on Kentucky Lake with a red 5" GYCB hula grub on an Evo Shake2 jighead.

Its always nice to hear a master at work.

This would be the time to visit Roadwarrior's standard three rod setup. A MH-F rod with high speed reel for all your jig / plastics applications (spend more on the rod for this rig) a Moderate fast rod, with a slower reel for treble hook lures (spend more on the reel for this rig) a Spinning combo for all your lighter weight applications. For $400 per set-up, you can start building a nice collection.

The only time I clean cork now is when I'm selling a rod.

I'm very happy to say that none of the places I fish on a regular basis are on that list.

I regret all the temptations I passed up.

Forgot to add; a new fav is their Ledge Worm. The 9" has been great on a jighead, and the 11" on a t-rig.

I didn't know that. Thanks for the tip..