Jigfishn10

You're a h3!! of a lot smarter than I am...but you knew that ?...And I wouldn't be proud of that if I were you. ? I have a bald spot on the back of my head from scratching it during this time of year. ?

You may be right or coincidence? It’s anyones guess with the way data breaches are going. I worked for a TN based company over 10 years ago when they had and office up here and last month they notified me that they had a data breach and provided resources to protect me. I’m still using visa gift card I buy at a local store to use for online purchases in amounts closed what I think I’m going to buy. To me, that’s the best insurance policy I can give myself these days when I buy online.

They look really good @slonezp I know I asked before so please forgive me, but are you doing them in the oven or dehydrator?

I thought the employer had more buying power as well so I'm surprised as well. My employee packet mentions that STD is a no cost item to the employee, but I don't know if that's a separate policy the company is providing or not. I do contribute weekly to health insurance, but don't know if some of those funds get diverted to contribute to STD. Basically age...Not just shoulders either, knees are right up there followed by probably hips.

I can see how that could be disappointing. I haven't physically seen/touched the product and only know that it's a pork rind imitation. I'm getting the strips and just reviewed the chunks and I agree, they look very thin. Thanks for your input.

Perfect…exactly what I was fishing for. Otter tails, huh? John Skinner highly recommends them as well. I’ll give them a google. Why do you like them over Fat Cow?

The other boat I liked and liked fishing out of it was my buddy's Tiara. It was an older one, I believe an '04, but he keeps it up nice.

Thankfully I didn't have family with me. They know I've been on the Dauntless train for quite a while now. There's one that's been moored next me for the past 8 years or so. They'd have me trading up...But of course, they like spending my money. ?

I forgot about this thread. I dropped my boat for winterization and shrink wrap and check out the 2021 Dauntless...What a sweet boat!

Anyone have any experience with these? https://www.fatcowfishing.com/baits-and-lures/ I just ordered some jig strips for my bucktail jigs for next season. They look perfect for what I want to do.

Agree JF. And good to know that employers have to offer it. Thanks for the clarification.

Almost positive it's voluntary, although most companies provide it as part of their health benefits. My company provides it and it's 70% to $1,500 Max weekly for up to 13 weeks for accident and 12 weeks for sickness. LTD is completely voluntary with me employer.

Agree with JF....as long as you're enrolled in it with your employer...at least that's the case with my employment. The other down fall of short term disability, again, for me, is waiting for the funds to get released.

I try for a weekly rinse, apply Meguiars Detailer, clean the tires and rims and apply a tire wet spray. I actually enjoy the process, but with the colder weather coming in, that process tends to slow down and cleaning is getting the road salt off. Interior has to be clean in my vehicle. I spend way too much time during the week in my vehicle. Sorry about the pic. The boat was stripped down for winterization and shrink wrap. ?

A second opinion is always desirable and in this case for a course of action. MRI’s don’t lie, so it’s a fix it solution. As far as pushing off the surgery in lieu of 6 weeks rehab? No brainer, I’m getting it repaired as fast as I can to fish the rest of the season. But…that’s up to you.

I can certainly relate...good luck mi amigo

Surprised this thread still has legs...

Ah, I see what you're doing now. Makes sense. I don't have many smallie waters, but have used a similar set-up for my saltwater friends. Although, I would think a C-Rig/mojo rig may serve you well. The longer the cast on a drop-shot the closer to the bottom you're bait is. It becomes more vertical the more line you bring in. The C-Rig/mojo rig would have more consistency, I would think. I'm not poo poo on the DS, because I have done exactly as you are, I'm just spit ballin here. I would guess like anything, you'd probably want to slow your presentation down and use a plastic that doesn't have a lot of appendages.

As much as I hate using snaps, having 1 eye impaired, this is the only reason I consider it, otherwise I use a surgeons end loop. I'm mostly fishing saltwater. Capt Phil, which loop knot do you use/recommend?

This is interesting to me. You're adding weight to the hook...on a drop shot rig? When I think of drop shot, I think of weight on the end of the line and the - in this case - marabou hook with additional weight on it tied onto the main line above the weight? Is this the rig I think you're explaining? Sorry for the questions, just trying to visualize what you're doing to open up the dialog for you.

Looks gorgeous! Great job. Do you have a pic of the original before you refurb'd it?

"How would you like to spend a night in the coolah!"

Oh boy...Something else to try. DOH! Thanks for posting this

Grocery Shopping. I can pick out the best fish fillets and sides to go with it after being skunked for 8 hours. ? This actually should be a fun thread. Thanks for posting.

Some surprises in free agency: Max Scherzer to the Mets Javier Baez to the Tigers Corey Seager to the Rangers Cy Young winner Robbie Ray to the Mariners Marcus Semien to the Rangers Kevin Gausman to the Jays Starling Marte to the Mets Noah Syndergaard to the Angels Kole Calhoun to the Rangers Jon Gray to the Rangers I know I'm missing some, but the Mets, Tigers and Rangers are shelling out some serious money.