MN Fisher

Yep - that's Torx

You could also ask @Delaware Valley Tackle here via PM - he should know too.

You were originally let off because of the '30 minutes' comment. That you posted pics to FB showing that you'd been fishing for weeks without a license is 'new evidence'. So it wasn't the 'same offense' as the violations happened at different times. <- Cousin was a MA Dept. of Fish and Game officer.

Ideally - soak the filler spool before putting the line on the reel...let dry, then spool up the line. Then the night before you go out, a couple spritz to re-condition - no need to soak it. If you've already spooled the line on the reel - give it a good soaking...let it dry for a couple days, then do the night before 'touch-ups' as above.

I swear by KVD for my mono and Yo-Zuri hybrid...really helps with the line management.

Pair it up with that pink PFD, a Lady President and a St Croix Avid Pearl and you'll be color coordinated.

And the last 'domino' - his personal website has been 'down for scheduled maintenance' for the last 8 hours.

https://sdfish.com/general/dark-secret-americas-big-bass-guru-mike-long/

The XT is a little lighter due to use of Aluminum for the gears...other than that, they're pretty much the same reel.

My GX-2 with the Trion is one of my workhorse rods. Spinners/chatters/buzzbaits up to 1/2 oz plus trailers T-Rigs with up to 1/2 oz weights Crank/Jerkbaits up to 1/2 oz Pretty much anything that's not finesse and under 5/8 oz including trailers (3/8 oz spinner with a Rage Claw trailer comes pretty close to that 5/8 mark)

People with that kind of ego don't stress about the lying because they don't think they'll ever get caught.

To make it more dramatic?

We don't want his type here.

Selling t-shirts from a cart at the local mall?

The fact that he's removed himself from virtually all social media platforms is damning in itself. Why wouldn't he try to defend himself if it was just 'allegations'?

Spook too soon - went and checked...his Facebook account is down.

How long before his Facebook, personal website and Youtube account disappear? Any bets?

Aaaand...due to scheduling issues, tomorrow isn't happening after all. Maybe next week.

Depending on that situation...the shorter the better. That applies to fishing as well.

That treble ain't big enough for his style of 'fishing'. Also, his own webpage has also been quiet for over a year.

Of course he hasn't posted anything new that I could see in over a year...think he's hiding?

Sure looks like a thermocline band to me. My last sonar (10+ years ago) was a grey-scale unit and it showed up as a hazy, gray band on that one.

All these tips you're posting can apply to us canoeists as well. Far as the first-aid kit? Even though I haven't had to use it this year, I check it before every trip.

Good thing my next planned trip is tomorrow - high of 80

My drop shots are done on 8# Suffix Advanced 21 Mono...allows the bait to float above the weight. For 30', I'd go with a 3/8 or 1/2 oz weight...for 3' it'd be 1/16 or 1/8 oz. If there's wind or current, up the weights. Other may have other suggestions.