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I live in Florida now, and I don’t like the cold. I was born in West Virginia, moved around a lot, even lived in Maine for about a year. The cold never bothered me, was stationed in Nc ( Ft Bragg) for awhile, got sent to Panama. I was ruined after that. The warm weather is where it’s at, I can handle 100 degrees better than 60*. I spent some time back in Central America after I got out of the service. Love the tropics.

Hi from the Sunshine State of Florida

Caught LM and crappie when trolling for stripers, when they run. Other than that, I once let a curly tail hang over the while repositioning the boat. The rod tuned and started over the edge, was able to catch it, after some fancy juggling and dancing on deck. Thought it was a snag, ended up being a dink large mouth.

Hi from the Sunshine State of Florida

Last year I made myself use hard baits… so for 2024 it was square billed. Any other time it’s T-rigged worms or creatures, with that being said, my numbers dropped greatly for 2024. Not making that commitment to hard baits for 2025.

This why I like higher speed reels.

@bulldog1935 Didn’t you mention that you have and ultrasonic cleaner and you use simple green in it? Is it big enough to put this whole part in intact? and is it heated. anybody else that uses one please chime in with which one you use. Do they clean bearings without removing the dust shields.

@bulldog1935 ok I just serviced one of my ABU Ambassadors…. WOW! …. They are a lot different than my low profiles. It took me a while and I did it it back together, it’s working. It is a lot quieter than before but, I still hear a slight gear sound. Anything tips on what to check, or are they slightly noisy.

https://deuthlon.com/collections/sports-fishing-reel-maintenance Hey does anybody know anything about this product, they have a reel maintenance starter kit. I’m happy with what I’m useing but like to keep an open mind, might be better. @redmeansdistortion my ABC Hobby tool ( bearing cleaner/ grease repacked) came in. I tried it out on some spare bearings I had. I really works good, no removing dust shields, cleans fast. A bit messy at first but getting better.

Hi from the Sunshine State of Florida. Nice rig, I have similar set up. It’s a 15/48 mod-V welded Polar Kraft.

Hi from the Sunshine State of Florida

I think that’s a great idea. Have you thought of the format yet? Back in the day when I was traveling a lot. Used to picked up moon or lonely planet travel guides. Backpackers used to trade them at airports and what not. Anyway they gave and area, then attractions and sleeping, accommodations, etc… You could list lakes or ponds, accommodations, access points, tackle and where to get supplies…..plus give them ratings. The guide books I liked the best, were the ones that personalized it a bit.

Hi from the Sunshine State of Florida

You are so right @Catt . Hope everyone and their family and friends has a great 2025.

I have two Carbonlite 2.0 reels, really like both. Haven’t had any problems with them. One is paired with the Carbonlite Rod, they are two of my favorite reels

Hey @Jigfishn10 I’ve got a 55 motor guide for my 15/48 mod-v boat. It moves it pretty good, I’m happy with it.

Got any pics of it on your boat? I’m on the fence about one.

You lucky duck.. and Happy Birthday

Got nada…. Zilch….nope ….. Barley over 7lb is as close as I’ve gotten. But let me tell ya about the one that got away….. Man it was a bigg’un.

@Swamp Girl I too am intrigued by the color choice of what the bass wants. What works there doesn’t work as well here and so on. Sometimes it’s a variation of the same color, green pumpkin doesn’t work as good here as well a watermelon for me, both green but different, different regions too. @Jigfishn10 I might have to try chartreuse again, or a least buy some, since I just made the statement that , I’ve never caught anything on chartreuse. It’ll be the only thing they bite next time I’m out and I won’t have anything yellow. Totally agree, I keep trying different ones

@Swamp Girl The reason I ask about the colors, was if you picked them because that’s what works for you there, or was it on suggestion of these colors work with this lure and presentation. I’ve never caught anything on chartreuse, now bubble gum/ pink was one of my biggest surprises….. I’m really hot pink, won’t leave the dock with out some now. I’m going to order these, and try them out. Thanks

@Swamp Girl did you pick those colors for your area or, were they recommended for your first purchase?

Hi from the Sunshine State of Florida.

DANG IT EVERYONE. Now I want some too. Have the perfect place to try them, crystal clear and spring feed river(72* year round), see big ones laying in the eel grass. They simply refuse to bite, maybe this will change their minds.

Good vibes heading your way, and to you too @GreenPig. my condolences