spartyon8

Nice work! Like you, I am fairly new to the hobby but not carpenter type stuff. I always try to challenge myself with the next projects. Sometimes it can be something like size, tool in a new way, technique, etc. My latest was a cherry waterfall table that incorporated some epoxy and butterfly inlays (on bottom of table). I also mill my own lumber with a chainsaw a dry it with a small dehumidifier kiln. It is very rewarding to see the work from full tree to finished item.

Miller Lite here as well. Peanut Butter Jelly Time is my jam though when it comes out every spring.

I have a lot of dream cars and engine I drool over but my favorite by far was the inline 6 Ford 300. It was a torquey brute that took a beating and asked for more. The engine outlasted the body and frame of my old f150.

I am big believer in the Thermacell. I use it bank fishing, hunting, and on the boat. The cartridges can be expensive until you learn how to fill the butane yourself. After that, it comes out to about what one would spend on a can of deet a week.

I used that in my blower last time it was used. I only use that in my chainsaw as I felt it would help given that it isn't used as often. I am having second thoughts now that the blower was acting up after using this stuff.

My mulcher is a Briggs.

As I am getting lawn equipment ready to be put away and also pulling blowers out for the leaves, I have come to the realization that I hate gas lawn equipment. Put a new carb on the blower this spring. Used it sporadically the last month due to lack of rain/cutting grass. Went to fire it up for leaf duty and the thing won’t stay running. Had to take the carb off and clean again. Then I went to use my mulching push mower that doesn’t see regular duty but in the fall, I cannot get that thing to start and it has new everything. I am getting really tired of doing this stuff every year. Seams like stabil and gas treatments don't do diddly anymore. Btw, I don't have an ethanol free option close to home for those of you going to recommend it. I told the wife we are calling the neighbor who takes metal scraps to pick it all up. Then we will pay out the nose for cordless stuff. I am done with it.

I tried this as well but found out pla isn’t the best. After 3 pours the mold started deforming.

For me, the north end of the lake and the coves are my best producers. I pitch shakey heads and trigs to selective docks and trees. Mostly those things on points. Never really had much bite on the main lake or flat stretches of cove.

I fish the Seneca River during that time of year. Primary points with underspins and lipless cranks will net you a bunch of stripers and largemouths. My go to is a dropshot with large minnows.

Check your local Academy Sports stores for clearance items. I bought probably $300 worth of tackle for under $30. Trokar hooks, Strike King jigs galore, tungsten weights, Roboworms, Rat-L-Traps, trailer jack, hitches, etc. Most hooks and weights were $0.50 and under. The pic is only half of what I came home with, including boat trailer stuff.

I have only been to falls lake. I like it. Catch a bunch of 3-5 pounders every time I go (3 trips so far). Otherwise, I don't fish much around there. I am in Winston and fish Norman, Kerr Scott Reservoir, Salem, Belews, and High Rock.

8^ FYI...guitar work gets crazy good around the 4 minute mark.

I received a pair of the 580p and debated returning the the 580g. I decided to test them out on the water and love them so I kept the 580ps.

I have searched relentlessly on this bait but nothing mentions storage. The DWP doesn't fit into standard planos without bending the twin arms. How is everyone storing theirs? I would hate to buy a specific box just for my 1 DWP.

Rummy for me. My buddies tried to ge me to play pitch. I never grasped it but we had loads of fun.

I've had the opposite experience with them. Two broken rods replaced no questions asked, one being my fault. They even upgraded one rod because their warehouse was out of stock.

I comfortably carry an Officer 1911.

The Smith and Wesson 15 is a decent entry gun. It is lower cost and very reliable. It's perfect to learn on and shoots straight.

I have a 6' talon on mine and wish I would have doubled that. I got it new for $350, so I guess I can't complain too much. I use it a ton and I primarily flip and pitch near shore anyway.

The XPS BP square bills usually do it for me. I also throw the SK 1.5s as well. I have some Arashis but have yet to land anything on them.

Just learn to "deal with it". On the Chip Flowage, I often targeted rockier areas and that was good for avoiding them, and finding some good smallies. However, they ain't afraid of slowly stroked pit bosses. Neither are musky like this little guy:

I have been pretty happy with my Bass Pro XPS charger.

I just moved this year from Illinois to Western NC. I love it! Fishing, was summed up perfectly in this area by Buzzed Bait. I am still getting used to the warmer summer water temps but overall, I enjoy the fishing here. Some lakes, such as Belews, are power plant lakes that are clear down to 20' at times and can be difficult. Not to mention, Belews can see water temps in the 90s during the summer and stays in the 60s/70s. That is a tricky lake but fun to dissect.

I bead it up too! I feel that it "knot" only protects the knot, but also adds another clack.