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And if you decide on something else, go with that.

I just discovered the blessing of not using braid. I'm back on mono for everything (except for Yo-Zuri for plastics). For me, mono's sensitive enough, cheaper, allows me to respool more frequently, and doesn't create backlashes that can't be picked out. A love affair with braid is like a love affair with bacon.

My Abu Garcia EXT Pros cast light baits very well - better than even my Revo STXs.

You left out toma-toe.

When you walk to your fishing spot, don't don't push your rod tip on the concrete in front of you as you walk. It ain't good for it. I'm thinking "Joke post."

The previous numbnuttery notwithstanding, you didn't say what your price range is. Lucky for you , the reel I recommend comes in various grades to fit most budgets. I recommend the Abu Garcia Revo. It's exceptionally well made, has the best drag on the market, casts exceptionally well, handles light to heavy baits well, and is backed by a company that has outstanding customer service. The Revo S at $99 is probably the best lowpro value out there. The SX is an upgrade with more bearings and a magnetic brake for $150. The STX with the disengaging spool casts like a dream and easy on the eyes - a super reel at $200.

Shad sometimes die off in large numbers after spawning. It's rather common. Usually nothing to worry about, just the natural cycle of life.

I'm just now starting to get over it. My right eye has cleared, but my left eye is still red. My doc said it was pretty bad and put me on an oral antibiotic and anitbiotic eyedrops. My friggin bottom eyelid looks like my lower lip. What a lame-a $ $ disease.

I'd go with the STX. IMO, it's noticably smoother. Prettier, too.

Well, they certainly won't get a good idea of what is a reasonable settlement if they listen to the plethora of attorney ads on television - promising "cash, cash, cash," and huge settlements. That's one of the problems today. Attorneys set obscene expectations - and rarely deliver. More often than not, the client walks away the loser - having received less than they would had the attorney never been involved. Here is the cold hard fact - the value of a claim doesn't increase because someone hires a lawyer. If a claimant wants to give away part of his money to some attorney, that's between his lawyer and his client. Don't expect an insurance company to increase its offer just so you can pay some lawyer. And if they do increase for some reason or another, they rarely increase enough to cover attorney fees. Again, more often than not, the client walks away worse off then had he left the lawyer out of the picture. What's a fair value? Hmmm. If an attorney is involved, the anwer is invariably "more." The real answer is that no one really knows what's fair. Only a jury can make that determination. If you think it's fair, if you walk away happy, who is to say you're wrong? Hire an attorney if you want to. Go ahead and pay him that which si rightfully yours. But don't expect much. Don't expect him to live up to his TV image. It's rare that that ever happens. 'Has a fool for a client?" I prefer... "Persuade your neighbors to compromise whenever you can. Point out to them how the nominal winner is often the real loser - in fees, expenses, and waste of time. As a peacemaker the lawyer has a superior opportunity of becoming a good man. There will always be enough business. Never stir up litigation." - Abraham Lincoln That's an axiom lost on the plaintiff's bar these days.

: You listen to too many lawyer ads. Unfortunately, so do a lot of people. Most demands I receive from unrepresented clamaints are absurdly high. Many people run out and hire an attorney thinking that are being taken advantage of. Turns out, in many cases, even the attorney agrees their demands are too high and they end up settling for less. Here's a trick for anyone that hires a lawyer based on their grandiose T.V. claims - see what the attorney is willing to guarantee you, and if he gets less, see if he will waive any fee. And if you do extract an offer out of an insurance company on your own before you hire an attorney, get the attorney to agree only to base his fee on that amount he gets you IN EXCESS of the original offer. See if he puts his money where his mouth is.

An attorney may get you 10% more. Then he'll take 33% of your total settlement. I love it when I make a settlement offer to someone and they run out and get an attorney, then find out the offer remains the same or that they pay more in attorney fees than the increase he got in the offer. If it's a simple claim, you don't need an attorney. If it's complex, they can be helpful - if expensive.

The Bogagrip the best I've ever used. The scale seems very accurate.

The majority of fish will move thru during the day.

Many Shimanos have been made in Malaysia for as long as I can remember. I think the only spinning reel made in Japan anymore is the Stella. I wouldn't worry about it. As long as quality control is monitored, South Koreans, Chinese and Malaysians build as good as anyone. IMO, the next quality giant will be South Korea, and that may have already occurred.

Yes, but try to get "disability" slips from the treating doctor, otherwise you may run into an adjuster saying the missed days were not necessary. Yes. otherwise known as "general damages." This is the subjective part of your claim. Not qite as quanitifiable as the things you can add-up, like medical bills or lost wages. Yes, reasonable medical bills for reasonable treatment. If you try to run up medial bills to increase your settlement, you will have a tougher time settling. There is reasonable treatment for most diagnoses. Try to stick to it i possible, otherwise you will have to explain why you deviated and it will make the process harder. In most states. If your truck is 7-10 years old or has more than 100,000 miles - probably forget it. If not, you can probably claim this. Be reasonable. Don't rely on some nimrod car salesman to tell you what to claim. There is an industry method to calculating this and it is usually non-negotiable once the company makes an offer. No. it's a subjective process. Of course, add up those things you can add up. lost wages and medical bills. Claim mileage for driving to and from the doctors. General damages it the subjective part. If you don't know what to claim, ask for an offer. The insurance company has to make one. Only you know if it's reaonable. If you and the insrance company VBOTH walk away thinking you could have done better, it's probably a good settlement. If your truck is 2 years old or newer, I'd demand OEM parts. If it's got some age, used or aftermarket parts are the standard. Don't let anyone fool you - used parts are usually BETTER than aftermarket parts. Used part were OEM once and they fit. Aftermartet parts are made in China or Taiwan are are rarely as good as OEM - even if they are CAPA certified. You can only claim for what's damaged. Be fair. Claim what you can - but don't expect to be paid for things that weren't broken. Can someone coach me through this process even though it may go against the, hmmmmm, ethics of representing an insurance agency? Absolutley.

That's not a mohawk. It's more like a really, really, long flat-top.

Looks like a lamprey. I see a lot of these at night...

I am inclined to say yes, but without reading your policy I don't know for sure. So, read your policy. Carefully read any "exclusions" or "limits of liability" sections.

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Shad Cam Fish are moving thru the ladder tonight. I got these images in just a few minutes of watching...

Pretty cool website, even if it is in Swedish. http://www.pfcatalogarc.com/abu_factory_RECORD/ Click "KLICKA HÄR FÖR ATT STARTA" then start clinking the various options. The 3D models and production line videos are kinda cool.

I have an All Star American Classic 7'6" (AC FRH). I like it a lot. It's sensitive enough, and it will lift a small SUV. About $90.