papajoe222 Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 The old guy here decided to go the new route today......New Rod (7'6" Med./ Fast Forecast spinning blank/split handle casting I built specifically for jerkbaits)' new lure (Rapala XR10S with a splash of orange on the belly), New Line (Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra Soft 6lb.) and New Knot (San Diego Jam). The only things old were my Daiwa Sol and ME. WHAT A GREAT COMBINATION!! The rod/reel casts like a dream, great action from the lure, the line performed beyond my expectations and the knot's tag didn't catch the snot moss. Oh yea, all the above accounted for the five bass and one crappie of my afternoon. I Cant wait to try out my other new stuff. Anyone know where I can pick up a new shoulder, knees, or wrist? 3 Quote
jbw252 Posted March 23, 2016 Posted March 23, 2016 Sounds like a great day. Sorry about the body parts... can't help you there. (Although I can commiserate with you.) Quote
papajoe222 Posted March 23, 2016 Author Posted March 23, 2016 1 hour ago, jbw252 said: Sounds like a great day. Sorry about the body parts... can't help you there. (Although I can commiserate with you.) Commiserate? Does that mean trade, because I have a few, precious, parts that are in good working order that I'd be willing to trade. Quote
Super User buzzed bait Posted March 23, 2016 Super User Posted March 23, 2016 nicely done there, old dog with new tricks! 1 Quote
Super User everythingthatswims Posted March 25, 2016 Super User Posted March 25, 2016 Ibuprofen 1 Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted March 25, 2016 Super User Posted March 25, 2016 Nice rod & reel - a little long for my taste in jerk baits - hope it works for you. Throwing jerk baits for a while can make your wrists and forearms ache. That's one of the reasons that I only throw jerks in areas that look like high probability areas for me. I seldom use them as a search bait. While I am getting older and get some skeletal and muscular aches and pains, it used to be worse. My progression was from aspirin to ibuprofen and then when regular ibuprofen didn't work, I went to Alieve and those worked ok, but I was worried about long term effects. I was having some dexterity and inflammation issues at work and my doctor put me on an anti-inflammatory called Meloxicam. It works great and no side effects so far that I can tell. Who knows what is in the future, but it works for me right now. Quote
papajoe222 Posted March 25, 2016 Author Posted March 25, 2016 Ibuprofen normally works for me. I'll take two OTC before hitting the water and an 800mg before heading home. If I've been cranking all day, I'll ice the shoulder down when I get home. I'm happy all my parts still work. I'll trade a little discomfort for fishing enjoyment anytime. Quote
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