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I have a Veritas, and it's a very nice rod for the price. The only thing I don't like is that nasty aluminum nut. The one that screws the reel down. It is totally uncomfortable. If you're considering one of these, go to a store, mount a reel on it and see what it feels like to you. Depending on how you hold the setup when retrieving or fighting a fish, it will either be OK, or you will see what I'm talking about. I'm going to sell the one I have for that reason.

My most versatile stick is a St Croix LTB 7' M-F, not a MH. I liked it so much, I bought another. A st croix medium is equivalent to most other med-heavy rods.

she's been missing for almost two weeks. The police came to see me today. They have found no trace of her, have no leads, and told me to prepare for the worst. I have to go to the thrift store to get all of her clothes back.

3X tube, 4/0 EWG hook, no weight.

Oil only for the IAR bearing. The best tool for this job is one I stole from my wife. It looks like a q-tip, but the cotton has been replaced by a round foam pad. No fuzzies left behind. She doesn't know I stole it.

put me down for Monday cheers, GK

But 50 bucks worth of stuff from TW and they'll ship free. Not to hard to spend 50 bucks these days.

Here's an updated list of those responding, who will be there Saturday evening. zip pow Glenn & Keri Fishing Rhino Long Mike Mike Siebert & Julie Roadwarrior riskkid2 traveler2586 00 mod WMD scrutch John Scorcher214 And if I have to, I'll put Long Mike on the list. Even though he hasn't sent me a PM letting me know he would actually be there. After all the time he's spent hounding you guys for your registration forms, he can't find time to send me a PM? ROFLMAO!!!!!!!

Here's a list of those responding, who will be there Saturday evening. zip pow Glenn & Keri fishing rhino Siebert & Julie Roadwarrior riskkid2 traveler2586 00 mod WMD scrutch I know most of you, but it looks like I get to meet some new friends too. I'm ready.

Ah slonezp. now I can insult you with impunity. :eyebrows: All the cent brakes are on. Don't turn them all off, unless you're ready to re-spool. Try it with every other pin on.

Is this the STX with dual braking? If so, are you sure all the centrifugal brakes are off? Not trying to insult you, but the fact you can cast both of these reels with all the brakes off begs the question.

The facts that the spool tension control does nothing, and that you can cast this thing with zero braking, would have me tearing that reel apart for a good cleaning. I don't see the rod or line being part of the problem. When was the last tine you had that reel open?

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At this point we have 11 people signed up for the fourth running of the SNW&CS. If you're going to be there Saturday, please come. All are welcome. The more the merrier. Just let me know before April 18. I'll try to get started around 7:00pm. If you're going to be out on the water Saturday, show up whenever. Better late then never. If you will be there earlier, and want to give me a hand, that would be cool. I've never asked for donations, and don't plan to this time either. However, if I have to pay for a room for the event I will ask to help offset that cost. I'll be by myself this time. Our son is currently deployed to north goofystan, due north of BFE. He was supposed to be home in May, but now it looks like he will be back the weekend of the RoadTrip. Mary will be spending her time with him; not hanging out with a bunch of smelly old fishermen.

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Setyr 6'6" MH-F casting rod, tuned up Daiwa Fuego, spinnerbait. Since I put this reel on this rod and tied on a spinnerbait, the combo has been together. I haven't thrown anything but a spinnerbait on this rig in at least four years. Guess that means I think it's perfect for that app. 7'1" M-XF Loomis GLX, Alphas R, tube. I sometimes throw a fluke on this combo, but it's perfect for tubes. Airrus Tradition spinning rod 7'2" MH-F, Pfleuger Supreme XT. Of the four spinning combos I have, this gets the call 99% of the time. It just feels "right". St Croix LTB 7' M-F, JDM Zillion. Senkos, Ikas, light t-rigs and jigs, etc. For me, the perfect lighter weight bottom contact rig. I have a hula grub rigged on an Fin-Tech Skip jighead tied on more often than not.

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After receiving a couple of inquiries I realize that I did not mention dates. My little get-together will be Saturday April 21. Sorry for any confusion. Just for the record. it's pronounced swah-ray. I originally planned to arrive in Guntersville Friday night. Plans have changed and I won't be there until sometime Saturday, Apr 21. It shouldn't take me long to get it all set up, so I'm shooting for a 7:00pm start time. Show up later if you're out fishing. As long as I know you're coming, I won't run out of chow. Long Mike and Roadwarrior will be there, so I make no promises about not running out of wine.

My wife is always after my ears and eyebrows. She leaves the rest alone, except for telling me to get a haircut way too often.

CHIME!! OK, it's now close enough for me to try to get a headcount for the Saturday Night Wine & Cheese Soiree, which, despite Long Mike's confusion, will be Saturday evening. Let me know if you will be there so I can ensure that I bring enough chow. One year I ran a little short, and last year I had way too much. I would like to plan it better, so PM me if you will be there. All are welcome; the more the merrier. I will set up a sandwich bar, condiments, salads, veggies & dip, fruits, chips, etc. And a selection of wines and cheeses. I will have some beer and soda, but probably not enough for 20 people. Once I get the perishables in the coolers I'll fit in the soda and beer. Won't be that much room left. Bring your own beer, or whatever you choose to drink.

An easy answer for me. Mono. I use Trilene XL for everything.

I tried to cut down, starting a few years ago. I now have about twice as much as I had when I started trying to trim it. Resistance is futile.

Specifically not. The guy said, we not sell you sheet.

All I did was walk into a new clothing store, specializing in apparel for Muslims, and asked to see the new line of bomber jackets.

You would be better off learning to remove a hook from the gullet. Here's how: You need a few feet of slack line. Stuff a wad off slack line in the mouth of the fish. With the mouth of the fish facing straight up, go up through the gills, pull the line out through the gill plate and step on it. Step on the line, not the fish. Put some tension on the line. This will rotate the hook so the point of the hook is pointing down, into the gullet. Keeping tension on the line, reach in with long nose pliers, and pull the hook straight up. It will come out easily, with little or no damage to the fish. To do this by yourself takes only a little practice.