Darren.

Yeah, I almost posted this a while ago. But I've been digesting it ever since. Have to see what the Bills will do (or not do) with regard to his contract (or new contract). He might dig his heels in on this trade. But don't know if he has much choice. Last time the Bills had Marshawn Lynch. He didn't want to be in Buffalo. And look what he's done since. All that said, Chip gets one he** of a linebacker in Kiko. Whom he knows well. The dude can ball, that's for sure.

On the other hand, the Hampton BPS is the smallest Bass Pro Shops in the nation. Might explain not carrying certain models...

The only high-end rods I've ever seen at the Hampton, VA BPS are higher-end Loomis rods.... Don't see many of those anymore either. I'd agree with BobP, probably too many clumsy hands-on demos.

Welcome aboard, Andy!

Geeez. He'd be a candidate for the Darwin Awards....

Yeah, that's 4.5 years away for me, LOL. I've watched 3 of my elder siblings go thru it!

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Well, "defeats purpose" is sort of an opinion as opposed to absolute Not all of us use a leader for visibility purposes.

Another vote for braid + leader. For me, all my spinning gear has 10 pound yellow Power Pro + varying size leaders. Never a problem in thick slop, either. 10# is thin, but much stronger than rated by my reckoning. Just find braid to be so much easier to manage than nylon or fluoro lines.

Wow, congrats!! Good luck finding stuff for 'em

Lexa can be tuned very nicely for casting light-weight lures and such. I have one and do like it, although I've since upgraded to Shimano Chronarch 50e reels and don't use the Lexa as much.... FWIW

Awesome fish, Paul! I like your rig, too. Might have to try adding a skirt to some soft plastics one of these days (non-jig).

Glad she's doing well.

Wow. Ridiculous amount of fish. That's a lot of $$ in restitution to pay back.

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Hi Spencer, welcome aboard!

Actually in Yorktown, but close enough! People keep telling me to hit the flats out in Poquoson, but I just haven't made the effort yet. Need to. But yeah, the skeeters are very bad in POQ, I'd argue worse than in YKTN or NN!

Welcome aboard!. Spawn is coming soon!! Hang in there

Holy cow that's awesome!! I can see that as useful for me. I remember when learning bottom fishing long pole technique from an elderly Korean man, he was trying to thread a hook but kept missing it. I helped him, but inside I laughed and felt sad for him at the same time. It was so easy for me to see the eye and get the 6lb test line thru it. That is until the first time it happened to me after my eyes started "the change" after I turned 40.... These things find a way to come back and bite you in the butt, LOL.

If standing is a priority, you have pretty much upped your price/budget in order to get one that is super-stable. Now we all have different points of balance, centers of gravity, and so on. I'm shorter, so my center is lower. I have great balance in my Native Ultimate 12, and can stand and fish in pretty rough waters (white caps, high winds) without any fear of tipping. Your best bet is to find a kayak store near you and see if they have any yaks you can demo. OR, you can always add pontoons afterward that can enhance your ability to stand. So either of the options already suggested are good. You can also pound the pavement (so to speak) and look for a used Native Ultimate 12, a Wilderness Systems Ride, Wilderness Systems Commander, a Jackson Cuda, etc. These are all made for standing and fishing.

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Welcome aboard, Josue. Best advice would be to read the articles on this site. There's a wealth of information for beginners and pros alike. Oh, if you are near a Dick's Sporting Goods, you can pick up some very decent spinning combos right in your price range. The Daiwa Samurai combo is very good, comes spooled with 10 pound mono.

Hi David, welcome aboard!

Hear hear. RIP Spock.

He will be deeply missed. RIP Spock. You have been, and always shall be, our friend.