Darren.

IMHO, that's an expensive proposition. I think you can get away with something like Yo-Zuri HyBrid in 6 or 8# and forget it. Great line for all-purpose fishing. I use it often as leader.

We "cut the cord" last year, but Cox offered to give us basic cable channels (including Animal Planet) for less than the cost of our Internet package alone!! So we said sure. This year, we upped the Internet to 100MBits for another $5 a month (4 boys, games, Netflix streaming, CBS All Access, me working from home). Same TV package. I sure miss watching my sports including MLF, though. I should check out Kodi. Edit: I use Plex right now, to stream movies to our FireStick, given our Apple TV is aging and despite being an Apple guy, I don't want to pay the premium for current models...c'est la vie.

Welcome aboard!

Welcome aboard, Andrew!

Welcome aboard, Jon! Bills fan, by chance? Followed them since I was a wee lad.

@Logan S, that's a beast! This topic is interesting to me, but not living in an area of "infestation", it's not a "major" concern.

While this may not help, when I moved my foot pedal tracks in my Native ultimate I was left with holes from the screw holes to fill. I had some JB Weld putty on hand that when hand-mixed turns into something as hard as a rock. I applied it to the holes, let it cure, sanded and that's it. Not a drop of water comes through. Been using it for about 2 years since. Granted, they're mostly out of the water. I'd use suggestions above if on the bottom, most likely.

Just rec'd this in my inbox from the VGDIF. https://blog.wildlife.virginia.gov/2017/05/snakes-in-the-grass/ Quite interesting, this quote: We don't have these down here in the Tidewater area, and am curious my NOVA and MD brethren's thoughts on the report. Of course further in the article damage snakeheads do in smaller bodies is yet to be determined.

Congrats!! Healthy chunk and great PB!

Nice, indeed. But as a life-long Bills fan, there remains a feeling of trepidation, yet excitement, yet fear, yet "this is the year" type of rollercoaster, I do like what I see. McDermott, to me, is what we need. And I do admit, I'll be holding my breath for playoffs this year. Sammy must stay healthy (and perform). Despite tough schedule, esp at end of the season with 2 Patritots, 2 Fins games, we have some great pieces in place, great coaching staff.

I'm just happy they won and didn't get swept! Make believe was thinking they'd even win one!!

Well well well...Boston anyone?

Excellent catches, congrats on the PB!

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Welcome aboard, Jeffrey!

Indeed. Only able to catch the score online and DANG! Cavs on fire. Finals will be excellent, especially if they go a full 7.

Your silence on the forums today.... Was clearly warranted. Nicely done, @A-Jay!!! And I think @roadwarrior has some competition with his "twinkies" picture.

That's a LOADED deal!

Great day, Lonnie!

Welcome aboard! Tons of tournament fisherfolk here on the forums. I'm sure they'll start chiming in soon to help ya.

Sweet! Congrats on the catch patch

Or even panfishresource.com!

Agreed. And don't spit into the wind, either, LOL.

Welcome aboard, Jeff! Lots of Pflueger fans here. I'm a Shimano fan, myself, so not a whole lot of help. However, for that size/power rod, I'd not go much higher than a 2500 size. So I think I'd opt for a 30 in your list....

No fly fishing for me. Tried it moons ago, wasn't my cup o' tea. I'd rather do Tenkara, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. That said, I caught a 3.6 pounder the other week as I was trolling to a spot in my kayak. Just behind me to the left a big splash. I cut the motor, turned to see the ripples and threw a Ned rig into it. BANG, nice fight through tall grass and 3.6# later joy joy joy. I did not see any shad runs, so I'm assuming it was either going after a fish feeding up there, or bugs.