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The IRS! Ronnie

Well, you certainly don't want to miss my 14lb SAL. Besides that I would like to see some candids of the group, eating togeter & fellowshipping. Bloopers are always cool also. That's as creative as I get. ;D Ronnie

The short 'pistol grip' handles are usually found on shorter rods. You must cast them with one hand. I had a 5'6" rod for pitching under overhanging tree limbs, etc. with a pistol grip. Longer rods 6' and over will usually have a longer handle for casting with two hands. The longer handle also helps to balance the rod in your hand, so you don't get tired on a long fishing day. I am sure others will add their opinions, but this is how I see it. Ronnie

Where I live, if it's electric only, you must remove your gas tank. If you have a built in tank you must remove the propeller. All of the big glass boats must keep the outboard tilted up so the Ranger can see the prop is gone. That's how it works around here. Ronnie

Mee too, Avid Ronnie

This is how I solved the problem. Home made spooler from scrap parts around the garage. Ronnie

Is this topic not appropriate for thiis forum?? I think your topic is fine. Someone else apparently hijacked your thread rather than starting a topic of his own. I think all is good. As for your question, flouro has a tendency to be stiff and unrully. I like Flouro leader material. I agree with Deadeye, mono would be a better choice for crankbaits. JMHO Ronnie

I am wondering if you have been puttin the 'Kibbles' on the in the bowl on a regular basis. Sounds like a revolt to me. Seriously, I hope your snoot heals up quick. Ronnie

Basschaser57, G-Loomis MBR783 Slate= IMX graphite, 6'6" Med Heavy, Fast action 10-17lb line & 1/4-3/4oz lures. Factory rod retails for $235. A very nice rod indeed. I hope this helps. Ronnie

RM, Beautifull work as always! You guys are making me feel bad with all this artwork on the rod grips. LOL Here's how a lazy guy does a split grip. This is my 7' MH Mod action Lamiglas "crankin stik" (spiral wrapped of course). Silver metalic base wraps with Black overwraps. Cork is a store bought 4-1/2" foregrip turned around backwards and a rubber butt cap. The guides are not underwrapped. Ronnie

If it's been in salt water, it might be the salt reacting with the gel coat. Try some "GoJo" or "Goop" hand cleaner (no grit) and a 3M (green) Scotchbright pad (you can get them in the grocery store). We cleaned a friend of mine's boat with this and it came out like a new nickle. Ronnie

Just got to tell us where to send upgrade $. I would be more than happy to support the site. Ronnie

The first 30 miles of interstate 55 from Laplace to Pontchatoula is a bridge like in Catt's picture. I fished under that bridging every day for many years. Great memories! Ronnie

Except for finesse and ultra light fishing, all the time! JMHO Ronnie

You are going to love that rod. I now have 5 IMX rods and they are a dream to fish with. Ronnie

Awesome grip work Keith. I have to admit that I used premade grips on my latest rod builds to save time. You have inspired me to get the junk cleaned out of the garage and get the lathe set up and start building grips. The dark burl is very classy looking. Ronnie

http://www.frontierrods.ca/ Frontier rods (G-Loomis of Canada) seems to have legitimate connections to Loomis, but their rods are not billed as IMX on their website. They call all their rods X-series. They may be very good rods, but I am very doubtfull that they are regular G-Loomis IMX quality. JMHO Ronnie

This guy has a long standing good reputation and I know several guys personally that have bought from him. Many here on the forum. No bad reports, yet. You can bet that I will know if the rod is anything but perfect when it comes out of the box. Thanks for the heads up, I will pull the old surveyor's inspection on it for sure. Ronnie

Nice bass Dan! Way to git er dun. Thanks for posting the pics. Ronnie

Avid, Whoa buddy, you got me all teared up here. :'( I appreciate your kind words and I too, am gratefull to you and the others on the board that contribute so much to my experience here. Among a 1000 things I am excited about the Fork trip, meeting you is high on the list. Ronnie

I think that EWG hooks are the greatest invention since peanut butter. They are more weedless, have a smaller diameter (profile) and I have noticed no problems with hookups vs bites. An improvement if anything. If you are breaking EWG Gammie's catching fish then I want to fish with you! Ronnie

If you use gas cans instead of milk jugs you won't need as many. Ronnie

Very well said. Me too. Ronnie

Try 50lb power pro, it's 12# diameter will work fine on your reel. You will have less line digging with the larger line. I use it on all but one of my Shimano baitcasters. It performs flawlessly. JMHO Ronnie

I have been thinking for a while now that the SJ722 IMX that I built for the Stella was a little too much rod for the 1000FB, so I built the Lamiglas noodle rod. The noodle rod is cool and a lot of fun, but is more suited to panfishing. I bought a Shimano Twin Power 2500 from a forum member and it is perfect for the SJ722. Tonight I hit up Fatfishfarmer on ebay for a DSR820S GLX for the Stella, it's a dropshot rod, but I will use it for a finesse rig also. Even though I like to build rods, somehow this guy sells factory rods cheaper than I can buy a comparable blank and parts to build it myself. I don't know how he does that, but I'm in. If you are considering a Loomis rod, you have to check this guy out. Ronnie