Mike L

I give each a small drop of oil with a little KVD Line and Lure in the line guide itself. Mike

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2 weeks ago in my last review of Plano’s new Stowaway boxes I touched on the overall build, the convenience of the 1 way latch system and even the way they made it easier to label each box directly on the latch. Some of the comments on other threads were skeptical while comparing them to the older designs. So I just wanted bring it up again because it’s hard to criticize or even critique something fairly if not compared to side by side or hands on. I’d like to suggest that next time you go to your local shop pick one up and look it over good. The comparisons are really not that close. Mike

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I didn’t even know they still made those things, even has a roller! Very fancy My grandma made me cut her grass every summer with one of those. To this day I refuse to do it, one of the few luxuries I allow myself! Have Fun 😃 Mike

@casts_by_fly Really looks great! The amount of work you did is really noticeable Mike

These will make you appreciate any kind you have. Even now when I see one I cringe Mike

It’s all relative fellas. As someone said earlier buy what you can afford, fish it and be happy. There was a time I had to borrow one because I didn’t want to spend the money at that time on anything and was a luxury to me. As things changed I kept going up in price because I expected more, then more and more until I got to the point of diminishing returns. That point is in what you get out of it and wallet. Mike

I say.. I’ve had Kast King Gill Raker gloves for about 5 yrs. They stretch at the right places, breathe and comfortable enough to wear all day without moving and bunching up Don’t know what the SPF number is but never had a problem Mike

Yep see your point I was just saying what a flush really means. Edit Again😃 On my show car which sits more than its on the road I change the oil every year and just drain and flush without removing the block plugs every 2 Mike

A flush is a flush.. All coolant is completely replaced from the radiator, block and heater core. Replacing a lower hose just drains what will spill out of the lower radiator and engine block usually just below the water pump. That is not a flush, it a hose replacement with a top off. Edit Depending on mileage and condition of the coolant just replacing it isn’t good enough either as plain water will not dislodge any build up scale and/or sludge Mike

I remember that! I didn’t think you would young Lady Mike

I should break out my OLD Polaroid Insta Camera and try that! 😃 (I know you young guys don’t know what I’m talking about) Mike

I use 65# and 80# original Power Pro for flipping and pitching in mats and heavy cover, but switched to 50# Smackdown for frogs. I’ve never been bothered by any sound If you're breaking off #50 lb line landing a 4#-5# bass, it definitely wasn’t because of the line unless it or your knot was compromised Mike

Florida…Roland Martin Mike

On mine I hit actual size button first then go from there, trying small medium or large until it takes Mike

I’m not going to get into a drawn out discussion about whether it safe for anything or anyone. I’m not worried or even concerned what’s in it. There are waning labels on everything that’s bought in this country as It’s left up to buyer to decide, as it should be. I use it and have since it first came out and have no intention of stopping or changing. Mike

Every rod I own except for 3 are MH/F. Most have different actions that I use for different presentations. I did that purposefully because of the waters I fish the most and I want the added power that a medium doesn’t give. The others are a H/XF and H/F for when the need arises. I just got my first M/F that I like but it’s more of specialty combo for me. All are casting as I don’t use spinning rods Mike

I’ve had more success with a faster more erratic presentation on subsequent casts. You obviously have her attention for whatever reason. Now you’re trying to get her to react. The ones you caught were either the more aggressive or hungrier. The others you’re gonna have to work for. Mike

Name: Mike LaPorta Age: 75 City/State: Port Charlotte Florida Occupation: Retired, Sales and Marketing Manager Education: Limited secondary formal education Yrs Fishing: 60 Preferred Style (describe a typical, quality day): Swimming Magnum UV Speed Worm Personal Fav food: Any type of pasta Fav movie: Star Trek movies Fav quote: "Sometimes it's not what you know, it's who you know" To my grandkids...”if it's not there, you can't have it" Fishing Fav bait: Zoom Magnum UV Speed Worm Fav set up (rod/reel): Loomis 843C/Shimano 200 E7 Fav lake: Lake Okeechobee 7 Questions from Members input 1. How do you find the time to work, spend time with your family, go fishing, and still be logged onto the website and patrol all the posts? Best part of being retired. 2. What is your fishing background/experience? Growing up on the South Side of Chicago there weren't many opportunities, but after moving to Florida in 1979 the more I did the more serious I became. 3. What have been your best experiences when fishing? Other than fishing competitively, taking my son and grandsons on their first fishing outing. I tried to enter as many local charity tournaments as I could, but after a while I joined two local clubs until I decided to compete at a higher level. I don't own a boat so I entered all as a co-angler which was the best learning experience I ever had. I won the BFL Gator Division Florida State Championship while also qualifying for 3 Regional Championships. 8 time qualifier B.A.S.S Nation Florida State Championships. 2 time Bassmaster Elite Series Marshall A year after my last Tournament I had back surgery which put competitive fishing off for a while. 4. Give us a play by play of a typical, let's say, Tuesday for you? What time do you get up? Work? Fishing? Family? How do you relax at the end of a long day at work? Usually up before 6am Backup babysitting Restoring my 1965 GTO Now do that same for a Saturday? See Tuesday 5. Do you guys rotate as to who needs to be on line at any given time? Or does everyone just look in whenever they get time. Being retired I sign in throughout the day. 6. What is your favorite besides bass? Don't really have one in fresh water Tarpon, Snook and Reds in salt water 7. Specifically for Keri: How do you cope with Glenn since he has risen to the status of a bass fishing god? Fav hobbies other than fishing: Showing my nationally recognized 1965 GTO 10 People you respect and/or admire: My Father, Daughter, Wife and best friend. Turn ons: My entire family in the same room at the same time. Turn offs: Anyone disrespecting my family Ketchup on a Hot Dog Aspirations: Seeing my Grandkids get married. Another personal best LMB Landing my first SMB Essay: What are some of the major factors that have affected your life? A brief history to help us understand the road you traveled to become the person you are today. Please include influences.

I apply it during spooling and the night before every trip. No, I don’t care if it’s gets inside somehow as I’m spraying. I use the KVD Line and Lure only, don’t know and don’t care about any knockoff or other products. Tip… Be sure to let it dry completely before getting it wet. Mike

Thank You for your life’s reminders Hopefully if someone needs it, they find solace and strength in yours Mike

I learned the hard way when I went through my first “what hook to use” phase. Once I settled on my go to hook manufacturer my confidence level went up as it was just another thing not to worry about. Mike

I keep my drag set on the tighter side on all my heavy cover setups but not locked. I always thumb every reel regardless of what I throw as I want the control instead of relying on the reel setup. Mike

Sorry to hear what happened to her. I wish her the very best. Mike