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Yup - If we actually get the 2 feet, add in some drifting and I'll need to do it once about half way through and again once it's done. The 1332's been tuned, fresh oil change and ready to go since Halloween. A-Jay

We've finally got a few inches on the ground ~ https://www.facebook.com/100000092564585/videos/1087364272549211/ The weekend forecast is looking pretty sporty A-Jay

Enjoy that while it lasts . . . Because like so many things in this life, those valves wear out a bit over time. Someday, at any given moment, you might know exactly how far you are from and the precise travel time to each and every head within a 10 mile radius of your current position. #dudewipes 😎 A-Jay

Great gear. Besides fishing, I use it to blow snow ! A-Jay

X2 Agreed. Maintaining the waterproof properties works best if there are still some there to work with. After that it's too late. Disregarding specific care instructions is not a good plan either. A-Jay

Not sure if you're using something like this as part of how you maintain your gear. But it's been very good at helping to maintain the the stuff I use. A-Jay

But did you use your index finger J ? A-Jay

Gortex Guidewear, HUK uninsulated rain Jacket & Bibbs and a couple of different Simms set ups, are all part of my foul weather gear. The Simms stuff is easily "The Best" fitting, most comfortable and superior at protecting me from the elements. It is also the most $$$. A-Jay

@T-Billy Must be the Hat ! Congrats 🤓 A-Jay

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Workout Day 3 on a cold & rainy Monday. But the weather's always perfect in the home gym. #borninfiftynine A-Jay

I'm going with lower gear case designation for Mercury Four Stroke 115hp Pro XS Gearcase Lower Unit 14 x 29 2.07:1 20" Long Shaft It's not a prop pitch. A-Jay

What else do you fish on your crankbait rod? Nothing. A-Jay

Really sorry hear about your tough ride @Catt . Hope you and your wife can get on the better side of this deal as soon as possible. A-Jay

Me too ! A-Jay

Not exactly sure because I don't what everyone else fishes. I do know I do not fish MH/F rods for everything. Seems like having only a BF hammer in my tools box and that's it. Might be fun but some chits getting busted up too. 🤓 A-Jay

I use both Round and low profile reels. (usually smaller) and I hold them pretty much the same was as pictured. A-Jay

Do you use your index finger to feel the line when fishing bottom contact baits? I tried it for a while, on & off. Never could get the hang of it. Felt a little unnatural for me. I'm a reel palmer and my thumb is the only thing on top of the reel. I still get a few though. btw that's a 300 size round reel so it's a little big. A-Jay

Oh Boy - @LrgmouthShad What about the SK Hybrid Hunter ? Comes in a 'shallow' and Jr. versions as well. I played around with all of them this summer. Caught a few fish too. Easily The Shallowest Running, FULL size crankbait I've ever fished. In some situations it was actually running TOO shallow if you can believe that. The Rattle version is a Loud. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Strike_King_Hybrid_Hunter_Crankbait/descpage-SKHH.html Sort of a funky looking bait and I'm pretty sure SK copied that bill design from 6th Sense fishing's baits that were out a few years back. Either way it sounds like what you're looking for. btw - for LMB, I'd stay with the full size bait linked above. A-Jay

Back in the home gym for Workout Day 2. The extra off day had me ready to go. Knocked this one out with no complaints. #borninfiftynine A-Jay

Congrats on one a heck of a productive and no doubt, prolific season. Here's to an even better one next year. Nicely Done. A-Jay

Some how I missed this on my initial read of this thread. Seems you're disappointed that you are losing baits on SNAGS ? Nowhere does it mention that you've lost any BIG fish because of your treble hook selection. I get it, but getting snagged is Operator error almost every time. While it happens, there are several ways to mitigate that deal or at the very least, reduce them quite a bit. Perhaps stop fishing expensive baits "blindly". Use something that will come through the cover first, while at the same time telling you what's down there if you're not sure. And if you want or need to fish around or close to hard cover with a $$$ bait, become a better caster. Blaming the hooks is looking at the symptoms and not the problem. Clearly there's a bait going into a place it's not designed to go. Perhaps Fix that first before you go down the hook rabbit hole. I with @Team9nine Bending hooks back into shape is a big fish loss waiting to happen. Just replace it. Finally, as I mentioned about, I use EWG trebles exclusively. Every Plus size SMB posted on this site the last several years, that ate a hard bait, had at least one EWG treble in it's face as it slid into my net. Just Saying Good Luck. A-Jay

That Gamakatsu short shank Magic eye is also a REALLY good choice. It's a little thinner gage and might even have a tad better hook point. Important part is seems just as stout as the Mustad offering. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Gamakatsu_EWG_Treble_Short_Shank_Magic_Eye_6pk/descpage-GET.html PSA- I would NOT recommend making a Bulk hook purchase of trebles on E-Bay. Despite what might be described - it's NEVER the same as the original, and usually quite inferior. Don't ask me how I know. A-Jay

Handgun for my wife ~ I guess either one of these ~ A-Jay

Thank you very much @Dwight Hottle The school of hard knocks teaches some very valuable lessons. Almost as much as men like you. A-Jay