J._Bricker

Mom and dad spending some quality time with the kids this morning....

I was able to get out yesterday on the tail end of a passing storm front. With a little early morning wind blown chop, I was able to get ‘em on topwater to start on a shallow flat. Picked up the bladed jig, two cranks of the handle and the rod tip stopped its rhythmic thump like I hooked a stump. The rod loads as I set the hook and what I now know is a heavy fish heeds to deep water. A couple of runs on both sides of the bow and I am able to welcome her aboard, a 6.79lber released to fight another day.

In week #10 of Shelter In Place, the usual piddling around the house and yard work. Recorking, sanding, then sealing with U40 of pretty much every rod handle I own. The corresponding cleaning, lubing and upgrading of every reel with Carbontex drag washers and/or bearings. Planning for the long haul, topped off the boat with gas and dumped in some marine Sta-BIL for good measure. Polished/waxed the boat a couple times and pull minor maintenance on the vehicles. Try to keep the bait monkey at bay as I look forward to getting back out on the water..

I was kinda surprised that it wasn’t posted, however “crabbing” is fishing. No one has been stopped from fishing, unless the lakes or launch ramps are closed. And the places that are open just draw more people to use the facilities. Good luck and be well

Very cool @Harold Scoggins, I can’t really express how much that was appreciated...

Looks sharp @jbsoonerfan, right from the factory custom work. Well done sir!

I bought two of em, no more braid cuts and much tighter knots

During our fishing lives we all buy IMHO at least one rod and/or reel that is the most monetarily that we can afford. This better equipment may or may not make you a better fisherman initially, but over time it becomes part of the overall puzzle as one becomes a better angler. As far as I’m concerned, having that one “sweet” setup makes my time on the water that much more enjoyable and makes me look forward to the next trip. Especially now...

Great use since the days of the $2 carload are long gone...

Happy with what the Niners accomplished despite starting out with not much to work with.

@Scott F, Sorry for the loss of your mom

Not exactly shelter in place ribs, but some butterflied yardbird thighs were the latest to touch my grill. Marinated in a local Hawaiian style sauce and a barley pop from Golden Colorado was added to the mix to thin it out a hair...

We’re currently enjoying one of our favorite Amazon Prime series, season 6 of “Bosch” after polishing off season 3 of “Ozark” on Netflix. After all, isn’t this why we bought those big TVs since we can’t go to the theater with the recliners or watch sports. As for the drive-in idea, which I kinda like, they reopened one after the initial SIP order. It lasted about 3 days before it was closed back up...

Outstanding! I’m sure Aaron and his family are relieved at the good news and thanks @Glenn for passing along the info.

Oops @plawren53202! the new guy is working as though it’s Christmas

Congratulations, your hard work is much appreciated!

Very true. I recently placed an order that GSO delivers in a couple of days. It took a week to arrive and I’m a few hours drive time north of San Luis Obispo. I think with the Covid-19 situation TW may have cut back operations a bit possibly to benefit their employees health. Even better news is TW is still open and shipping tackle to feed the monkey and to those lucky enough to go fish?

A sign of the times for the greater good ?

Maybe next time using your live bait rig @Tanner., try using a senko rigged wacky style. A little ripple on the water surface will also impart some action to this version of the float-n-fly. With the weather getting warmer, fishing will get better as the fish start to transition.

The pride in the smile young Lissie Rose is displaying is mirrored on the face of the person wielding the camera! Congratulations @Catt on a family of accomplished anglers sir

So pretty much 12 fiddy TYD, at $2.50 a jig head? I can understand why you might be intrigued @JediAmoeba, but I’d pass personally and look for another option. Good luck and be well ?

I still have it @BassSteve. Strapped to a 6’ rod, that little Bantam made me a roll casting, spinnerbait chuckin’ machine.

Snell knot or San Diego Jam knot are my go to choice. Thanks @ATA for the video on the improved San Diego Jam, looks like it’s worth switching to

Couldn’t agree with you @NYWayfarer more about the Curados, they are built like tanks. This was the first time I cracked them open since day one. The OG gears are much beefier compared to the newer models gears. Only maintenance I did all these years was wipe them down, oil the bearings and rub a little Carnuba wax on ‘em. By the way, Smelly Jelly glitter does have a tendency to get everywhere ?. I think these rod handles came out nice after the U-40 treatment. be well