PourMyOwn

It's great stuff, been using Silver Thread since the mid-90s.

Originally from Zanesville-welcome, and Go Bucks.

I can't get over how much nicer a $100 rod (or reel) is than it was around the year 2000, which is when I bought most of my equipment.

I bought my first one with credit card rewards points at a major retailer. (Don't think they're a site sponsor, so I won't name them) I wanted it to be used for throwing 5/8 football jigs in 20'+ of water. It has handled some nice battles with more than a few solid smallmouths. I really couldn't justify dropping an extra $50 or more for a reel that is used twenty times a year. If I take care of it-and I always do-I expect it to last me at least 10-15 years.

I have two, and I really like them. It would make a perfect starter reel. Make no mistake, there are much nicer reels out there, but for the money it is a good buy.

Drop shotting can actually tell you quite a bit about the depth/bottom of the lake. I'd go for it.

Doing great, trying to make time to go fishing while building my business!

I agree-a good friend of mine just got two Veritas rods sent to him to replace the two he had break on him. It took just over a week for the whole process, including receiving his new rods.

Don't bring any other lures with you-just jigs.

Straight braid, and it may be unnecessary, but I always super glue my palomar knot in place with braid.

Just so everyone knows, the IRS only uses the mail to contact you, they don't call.

If you're decently coordinated you can pick it up quickly. Having someone show you how to cast makes a big difference.

Great advice-if you like the baitcaster, it certainly will not be your last. I have a couple of Silver Max reels (essentially the same thing, just a little nicer) and I really like them. A reel like that will easily last you until you get started in your career and have the $$$ to toss at better equipment. I would be more than surprised if you wore out a Black Max reel. ***The same could be said for any of the lower end name brand reels. Bass pro and Cabela's house brands included.

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Somehow my 1987 Master Catalog managed to avoid the trashcan. I found it in a box of books about a year or so ago. It averages a mullet per page.

To each his own, I'd rather have someone walk into my office smelling like vapor than a cigarette. (I quit cigs 5+ years ago-never again)

I keep a 5'6" pistol grip boron BPS rod with a Rattle trap tied on in my car ar all times. It's nice to hop out of the car and get in a few casts on a stressful day.

Why revive a damaged brand name? Makes no sense to me, especially with the way the brand gets trashed around here-if you guys are any indication, they will be losing some money in a big way.

How about Bama not scheduling UAB in the hopes of destroying their program by not paying them to lose? Good old Jim Tressel at least scheduled patsies in the state of Ohio to keep the money at Ohio institutions and give more kids the chance to play in the Horseshoe.

I'm a Buckeye as well, and I doubt the SEC cheats in recruiting any more than our beloved Urban does-with a few possible isolated exceptions. My biggest SEC gripe is that out of conference game they play in Oct-November. If Bama played Ole Miss this year in that game rather than Charleston Southern, we may have had a different playoff. I also don't understand the SEC chant. I hate it when *ichigan or Wisconsin wins, period.

My $$$ Fenwicks from 1993-95 are still excellent. Granted, I take really good care of my stuff and try to buy top shelf, but I hope to use them for a long time to come.

Not a Star Wars guy, just came here to say that the movie was "spoiled" for folks on the "View New Content" page. The post preview had some pertinent information about the movie. (Not that I care, I'll watch it in three years on FX anyway)

No more Uncle Josh? Uggh. One more thing to tell the women in my life to look for at garage sales.

Happy Silver Thread user of over 20 years-I have no complaints.

Disclaimer:I'm a Buckeye fan, just so you know where my allegiances lie. I think Clemson gets beat by Alabama here. Shaq Lawson needs to play for Clemson in order for them to keep it close. Lots of respect for the Tigers, but I think Henry breaks a few runs in the fourth to seal this one.