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Oh, didn't see this thread. ? My dad was 21 years military and was in 3 wars, purple hearts. We had crew cuts growing up and had to ask to be excused from the dinner table each night. He was off to himself mostly, I get that.

Mrs B will be in my Prayers ?.

Very nice ride , enjoy. I have 30K on my 2021 F250 and I'm retired ?. 6100 miles pulling the bass boat in 2023 and I'm not done.

Reading through this thread I get the impression that many members are against reeling a bait up to the top eye. I do it every time out but not reeling into the eye with any resistance. Release a foot of line and then cast. To much dangle will invite a tangle ?

I reel up to the top eye but never leave a bait dangling in the wind. Infact, if a particular bait isn't working , I'll put it away and rod goes into the rod locker to clear space.

I can't directly answer your question but have a 6'10 med Cashion Core and it runs a little stiffer then some of my other mediums. It's also my most used and favorite rod I own.

This forum is my only association with social media as I don't own a computer, don't read a newspaper and the only time the TV is on is football season..... it's called preservation of sanity. ? your in charge of making things what they are.

Look at your tire size, rating and bolt pattern, get on Amazon and order..... it's that simple. I paid $68 for tire and rim.

Relief from the heat would be #1 for sure and not having to get up at 3 am to beat the heat.

Oboy, this is a pet peeve of mine. Constantly late is a form of disrespect and something that rattles my cage. Everyone I deal with in life is always early, including the wife but my long time fishing partner needs a 30 minute buffer on the back side of time ?.

Still good people around.

I usually tie the Alberto knot holding a glass of red wine, pinky in the air, makes me feel successful in life.......of course I use leaders. ?

First I've heard of this. Around here a ripped up thumb meant a good day on the water.

Brother and I are hanging tree stands next weekend. Problem we're having is drought. I'm not seeing the amount of Bucks on camera that I usually see as there's no water up on the mountain. Oak trees have aborted small acorns already due to drought. My level of enthusiasm has taken a hit but I'll still be out there.

In Cat 4 - 5 hurricanes I like to fish bigger bodies of water. That way if you get blown around the likelihood of still being on water is much better. I just had to.

Never had the need for a trailer hook on a Spinnerbait or buzzbait BUT my fishing partner of over 40 years won't throw either without a trailer hook........go figure.

Got my retired 1st cousin on the boat today and the fish were very active. Hitting crank baits, Spinnerbaits and wacky finesse worms. He hooked the best one in a tree top with a crappie colored Spinnerbait.

Definitely a bluegill. Fish lose coloration when dead and out of water but regardless, that's the physique of a bluegill.

I've never caught a channel cat on a wacky rig until today. ?

1st impressions: Niners are a serious threat. Cowboys in a collision course with that threat. Tua is ball'n. Pickett ain't the ticket. ?

Hey, at 75 and scrambling for mods on a young mans boat, your doing something right ?.

I can easily get on the water before daylight but go to bed before dark. Can't fish from anything other than a bass boat, spoiled. Swim baits hardly ever get thrown from my boat ?. Strength ? Fish 3 days a week and never get burned out and can tolerate moody fishing partners.

You never see a Nick Saben team give up 21 in the 4th ?

Great video, thanks for sharing.

Rarely look at mine other than depth running up a lake. Like casting vs starring at a screen. ?