J Francho

I was gonna say, molds aren't up to temp.

The tackle and Lego aisle are required.

21/31 wimps.

That's like comparing lamb to venison, to me. Yeah, they're different animals. Duck and Cornish game hens all taste different from chicken too. Possom though, tastes like chicken. Ask Russ.

This is a tough one. I just talked to him on the phone a couple weeks ago.

Hahahahahahahaha. Please. I'm an AWS Developer. We know.

The quotes I got to put a 12' gate across my driveway were astounding. So is your buddy's lack of skill. Now I know why the floor is always wet in front of all urinals.

Do you really believe that makes a difference? Google Analytics can track how long you hover over something with your mouse pointer as you read it, as well as your mouse speed, and how fast you react to changes in the page. You really think disabling your history is going to work? LMAO. They don't need an excuse to chip us to control us - they don't even need it.

That's a funny joke!

The adult stuff you see marketed to you.is definitely NOT random. You've identified yourself as a CIS, white, male. It's a no brainer for that crap. I report all of it as offensive to Google Ads. Funny thing, I don't that junk anymore.

That advice wasn't directed at you, just general. Also, keep in mind that if you use one browser on PC, and the same for mobile they often share history and location data.

Take a look at what apps are using location services on your phone. That stuff def gets scraped for marketing.

What's really weird is that anyone thinks that advertisers need to listen in to accurately market to you specifically. You all realize this is a highly developed science? They don't need to listen in. And yes, it weirds me out too.

My custom build has an 11" rear grip which reaches exactly to my bicep when I'm holding the rod comfortably. I didn't want a long handle to interfere with big floating twitch baits and 11" gives plenty of leverage.

I think if your 5 things you do well are diverse, you can do better than someone trying new things all the time. This bears out in my own experience with being a moderator and constantly trying new gear or new baits rather than what I'm familiar with. In some ways, I think that experience adds honesty to my reviews, but it takes away from honing my strengths. Don't get me wrong, I was happy to help suss out the good stuff and let you all know what I found. It was a privilege and a burden. If you don't know what your 5 things are, pick one thing you like to do, and focus your time on it. I spent most of my early teen years throwing diving cranks. My later teens were spent throwing T-rig worms. I've thrown a form of a drop shot since childhood. These are three diverse techniques that would serve any angler almost anywhere, especially if they're fishing diverse waters.

I'd get some Oust Metol or TSI 321. I never tried the Boca oil. The other ones listed aren't that great.

Dual Pro has always been good to me.

Hopkin's Shorty spoon, strictly vertical, in deep water (15-40'), for smallies. I start with 3/4 oz. and move up 1 oz. If I want a faster fall. Hammered silver on most days, hammered gold on dark days or dirty water. Stroke it about 18-24" and let fall on slack line. As soon as the bait hits bottom stroke it again. You develop a rhythm. I like M/F bait cast rod, not too stout. I lose fish on a moderate action rod for whatever reason. The reel doesn't matter, though I like a faster reel to keep up with runs to the surface. For line, 12# InvisX or similar is fine. Mono or copoly would work too. Braid is no bueno - it tangles up on the drop. Good luck!

@Bass Rutten get some ugly otters while you're at it. That's a great drop bait in spring and early summer. More like winter for you in fla.

It's pretty much the same.

Thank you @Catt that's all I'm sayin'. Reels have been expensive for at least 40 years. Rods, that's a more recent phenomenon.

You might be able to feel a bass fart on a super high end stick but if it bites, you won't be able to reel it in with crap. A decent reel costs more than a very sensitive rod.

The reels I use are more expensive than the rods. Ideally, you em want to use both.

I've been thinking my next dog would be a Mal. They can't be too far off a GSD in terms of PITA factor? Or are they? @casts_by_fly thanks for the background on the breed. Don't know a bunch about hunting dogs but I've been around enough Weimies to know what they're like. Sounds like an awesome companion for what you do.