BigAngus752

There is a rig(s) that is a fish slayer during certain times of the year in my area. It consists of a light-wire 2/0 worm hook, a 1/16 or 1/8 tungsten weight, and (depending on which lake) a Zoom Finesse Worm or a Yamamoto Fat Baby Craw. The lightest combination of hook/weight/plastic weighed out at .25oz and the heaviest combination weighed .40oz. I'm currently fishing this on a Dobyns FR702SF. This is my least-liked rod in my arsenal and I want to abandon it. I fish this on mono and will not be changing that. -My preference leans toward XF so I'm thinking M/XF or a M/F from a manufacturer whose fasts tend to be faster than average -Prefer 7' but will consider 6'10 to 7'1. -Prefer cork but not a deal-breaker -MAX spendiness would be $200 and that's if I'm feeling rich that day. I'm struggling to find this spinning rod. If you have any suggestions that meet this criteria please let me know. Your input is much appreciated.

Grew tired of the clutter. Also moved locations in the garage to get more working room around the boat. It's ridiculous of me to complain about space when I have a heated 1800sq ft garage, but you just never have enough space. I don't care if it's a warehouse, I'll fill it up! The stack of shallow drawers worked out just as I hoped they would. I won't get rid of that old workbench because my dad made it, but I'm pleased to have my fishing work area in white cabinets like the shop area of my garage. Yes, I'm "that" guy. Before After

I clicked through my discount link and put a Tatula casting rod in the cart...no discount. I put a Duckett casting rod in the cart...20% off. I think that confirms they are excluded. Not unusual, in my experience, for Daiwa to be excluded from most "storewide" sales, but those same stores will have a Daiwa-only sale at some point also. They're just special I guess.

Not to be repetitive...but Mike just fixed up two of my Daiwas. One was brand new but not up to usual standards and he squared that away. The other took a swim to the muddy bottom 15ft under my boat after my reel seat broke and was completely locked up. He squared that one away too. He's very communicative and exceptionally honest when he's telling you his opinion and your options. Highly recommend @Delaware Valley Tackle.

I find that to be really beautiful as long as I'm not living in it.

So interesting the difference in geography and bass fishing. This looks like a huge headache to me. Nearly every lake around me for hundreds of miles is man-made. Let me tell you something about this pic and what you imagined...will there be bass in there? Heck yes. Will you find them? If the stars align. You are right that you would pitch jigs all day long. And out of 300 trees you'll find 2 that the bass like for some stupid reason that no one except a bass could possibly know. This pic just looks like more anxiety-inducing thumps on my lower unit. Sounds like I need to drag my boat up north so I can run it wide open until the tank is dry for the first time ever! LOL

Perhaps there are some new colors? LOL I fish Trick Worms almost every trip. My color choices are expertly researched and highly complicated so please try your best to follow along. 1. Something greenish...y. 2. Something really dark. Darker than the above greenery. Sorry for the technical language.

This is Ronnie Van Zant. I swiped this from a Skynyrd page. The post claims that Ronnie had it mounted and put it in his living room. Dude loved to fish and has a park with a small lake named after him. Is my mind playing tricks, or is that a B.A.S.S. hat he's wearing?

For those that like the Lews Speed Stick, they can be found for about half price at Midway USA. I’ve never used one so I’m not vouching. I will, however, vouch for the Cashion Icons they have for about 30% off. I can find nothing I don’t like about my Icon spinning rod.

No way she can still feel her legs.

I agree 100%. There are currently dealers in all directions from me with leftover 2023s with heavy discounts and EVEN QUITE A FEW 2022s! I am just patiently waiting...

Do you have a PhD? Then you can figure out what you owe Illinois. I go to Walmart, they look up my past license, I pay them whatever. I think it was $15 last year. Electronic Inland Trout Stamp $6.50 Electronic Lake Michigan Salmon Stamp $6.50 Interstate Minnow Dealer License $500.00 Non-Resident Non-Resident Commercial Fishing Device Tags A $6.50 Non-Resident Sport Fishing License (24 hour) $10.50 Non-Resident Fishing License (3 day) $15.50 Non-Resident Fishing License $31.50 Non-Resident Commercial Fishing Device Tags B $36.50 Non-Resident Aquatic Life Dealer License $100.75 Non-Resident Initial Commercial Fishing License $300.50 Non-Resident Commercial Roe Dealer License $1500.50 Non-Resident Mussel Dealer License $2500.75 Non-Resident Commercial Roe Harvester License $3500.00 Resident Resident Super Senior Lake Michigan Salmon Stamp $0.50 Resident Super Senior Inland Trout Stamp $0.50 Resident Super Senior Fishing License $1.50 Resident Super Senior Sportsman Combo Hunting and Fishing License $2.75 Resident Commercial Fishing Device License Tags A $3.50 Resident Retail Minnow Dealer License $5.50 Resident Sport Fishing License (24 hour) $5.50 Resident Veteran Fishing License (Prior Certification Required) $7.75 Resident Senior Fishing License $7.75 Resident Retail Aquatic Life Dealer License $10.50 Resident Senior Sportsmen's Combination Hunting/Fishing License $13.50 Resident Veteran Sportsmen's Combination Hunting/Fishing License (Prior Certification Required) $13.50 Resident Fishing License $15.00

That's based entirely on the digits listed at the end of my checking account statement...😆 Actually my wife just counted recently and then we bought a couple more so we are just under 70 bottles I believe.

We have way, way too much bourbon in our house. I had to order another cabinet to hold it. It has taken over fishing for "hobby dollars" in our house because both of us are enjoying it. Our best bourbons are imbibed "neat". We have a few higher-end bourbons that are a bit hot so they get one or two small ice cubes. Something that we buy and don't like will get mixed with Coke, but that's rare. The only other time bourbon is mixed is if my wife makes herself an old-fashioned or I make myself a whiskey sour. My whiskey sour recipe: -2oz Smokewagon bourbon ONLY (If I don't have Smokewagon, I don't have a whiskey sour) -1oz simple syrup -1oz real lemon juice -Maraschino cherry

FFS is fantastic for two things, catching fish and destroying sportsmanship. I wish them luck. It's a guaranteed failure, but I wish them luck.

Love it! I'm a big fan. He seems like a genuine, solid guy and nearly every time he pulls up on a spot or pulls out a lure I was already thinking that's what I would do. He and I tend to fish alike, which makes me want to watch him. Thanks for the article.

I'm 6'5 and have a 36" inseam. I've had the Bass Pro 2XLT bibs and coat for years. I don't just wear them fishing, sometimes I wear them at work also. Excellent quality. I found mine in the store and tried them on before I bought them.

Mmmmm...I don't know...that looks gator-y. Gator-ish?

Are you fishing from a boat? If you are bank fishing and/or not a tall person some people don't like to flip with a 7'6" rod. Heck, I'm 6'4 and my 7'6" rod stays on my boat. I don't take it if I'm bank fishing.

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Wife and I went to a charity bourbon raffle tonite. Huge score for us. Our names came up early and I got my second pick and she got her first pick. We've already opened both. The Remus Gatsby is so good it's tough to put into words. It's 15 years old and so smooth it seems even older. All cinnamon and vanilla. Outstanding.

I quit hunting the release birds years ago after my buddy and I went on day one of a release and we had to take turns kicking the birds to get them to fly. No joke. We alternated chasing them or booting them to even get them in the air. We were basically just going to the store and picking up some pheasant breasts.

Are you sure you don't do crossfit? LOL

I'm four out of five on this one, depending on what "stage of winter" I'm in.

Very smart getting that first marriage out of the way while you're young! Seriously though, I've been married 3 times. Let me give you my best advice. 1. Grab a mirror. "My ex did whatever, blah, blah". That gets you nowhere. You're broken (we all are) work on you. I had a marriage counselor tell me, "You can't be content in a relationship until you're content with yourself, alone". Wise man. 2. Have faith. I choose faith in God, but have faith in something. Especially the future. After two divorces I found THE one. I never made it past five years in any relationship. I'm 17 years into this woman and I cannot live without her. If something happened to her I would just cease to exist. You will succeed. You got this. Go catch some fish!