Crankin4Bass

I usually only bring 2 rods.

Sorry to hear about your son. I hope he heals soon. The advice above on PT is great. We have unfortunately had to make a few visits to our local children's hospital orthopedic department for a variety of injuries and found they also have a great pediatric PT department. It was way better than any PT we have used before. They were really focused and specialized. Some even have sports rehab clinics. Maybe something to look into. I have an idea for you so your son can pitch when he heals and you can watch his mechanics. After a certain point my dad couldn't catch for me either, so I built a frame in the yard and hung a heavy net to pitch into. I put two 12 foot tall 4x4 posts in the ground about 10 feet apart. I then attached a 2x4 across the top of the two post. Then I attached screw hooks every 12 inches around the frame and I used those to hang up a heavy net to pitch into. I then threaded a white rope into the net to form a rectangle as my target strike zone. I even built a mound and installed a rubber and a home plate. Hope this is helpful and that your son heals soon. * Edit: After typing all this, I now see you can buy something readymade. https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/easton-7-xlp-training-net-16etsustn7xlpntxxtra/16etsustn7xlpntxxtra

1/4 oz poppers

That looks nice. Is that a tackle or a tool box you have the rod holder attached to?

Nice! What reel model is that?

Is that 15LB?

Calcutta 200d will last forever. Super smooth and very comfortable with the smaller palming side.

Both. I'm right handed and most of my reels are right handed. This year I tried a left handed reel for topwater and I like it. I found I'm so much better at imparting action, like walking the dog, with my dominant right hand. I guess I could have used spinning reels I already own for topwater but the bait monkey said NO. ? Still prefer cranking with a right handed reel.

@A-Jay Thanks!!! Happy New Year!

@Bass_Fishing_Socal I haven't read this book, but working on your short game is great advice. Back when I played competitive golf, I spent many hours at the practice green and practice bunker working on all kids of shots. After you get some basics down, a fun thing to do is throw balls randomly and hit all kids of shots with just a sand wedge. You will learn to get up and down and save par quickly. Get yourself a shag bag or tube to make collecting balls easier. Back in my day Phil Mickleson was the man when it came to the short game. He is one of the all time greatest at the short game. Check out this video: Another tip is to film your full swing. It will help you fix flaws quickly.

I believe those were made by Daiwa. Don't know what the Daiwa equivalent would be.

@Bass_Fishing_Socal Do you still have the Pescador Pro 10? I have that kayak and I use a 240 cm Werner Camano. It's higher priced than what you are looking for, but maybe take a look at the Werner Skagit. It's $135 but you can get 20% of at REI right now if you are a member with code "GEARUP2020" bringing the cost down to $108. It's the same shape as the Camano and has a carbon/fiberglass shaft.

Another good one is Valentina for tacos. It's not very hot, (only 900 scovile) but it has a nice flavor that complements pork tacos.

I think most men are that way. My wife jokes about me wearing the same thing everyday.

Thanks for all the detail. Great boat!

That looks great. What model is that and what mods did you do?

I haven't been to a retail store in a while, but when I've asked clerks in stores in Massachusetts, they said they are allowed to sell lead jigs here because you might take them to a state that allows lead. You just can't use them here. Makes no sense to me. They had hundreds of lead jigs just to torture me about the price difference and barely have any tungsten jigs available. I order Keitech jigs online. I would love to buy Bitsy Bug Jigs, but they are lead. That size is great for the smaller fish I catch here. Wish they made them in tungsten.

Thanks @A-Jay for sharing this with us!

I have an older Revo Winch and I'm pretty happy with it. I like the slower gear ratio and IPT. Enjoy your new reel!

Nice! What techniques are you using the 7'2" Heavy rod for?

Do you just put it in Auto 4?

I'm looking for new spinning combo. I have a 6'6" MF Shimano Compre/Pflueger President right now but want something a little lighter. Maybe a Tatula Elite/Tatula LT or Shimano Expride/Stradic or Vanford.

Nice! Sorry off-topic question. Do you run snow tires in the winter?

How is the weight of the St Croix Rod compared to the yellow/black Skeet Reese?

What spinning rods are those? They look nice.