Redlinerobert

119, You'd be surprised how comfortable these grips are. I don't care for the big chunks myself. I prefer lean.

Ian does top notch work. Very meticulous.

...Isn't your name Tom?

It's getting to the point where the fact that something can be done doesn't necessarily mean it should be done. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohmajJTcpNk#t=138

Not yet, but they will all get some use. Looking for another floating tackle box.

I had three of them. One perfect (sold) one not so perfect (sold) and this one, also not so perfect. There will be no guilt in using it.

^ What they said.

$20k I imagine will buy you a lot of aluminum boat, but like others have said look for a deal and I'm sure something will come up.

I suppose there's worse things I can spend my money on, like whiskey and tequila. Oh wait.....

As most of you know, I like tinkering with my reels and sometimes my rods. These reels just came back. Daiwa A.O.i. Only 300 made back in '06. Who knows how many still around, but this one received a full tune. Upgraded bearings, drag, dragstar, carbon 90mm handle, RCS blue grips, etc. Paired with a Gan Craft Huddler, I'd say it turned out quite well. Megabass Speciale. 100 made I believe. Upgraded drag and bearings, along with a Megabass 90mm carbon handle. It's a very nice rose gold tone. The best for last. Shimano Stogie. First released back in 1998. I bought this new. Came in a cigar box. Although the finish is nice, the reel had sub par parts on it that never really allowed it to stand out. My reel tuner, Ian, made this his pet project. This is what the reel looked like when I sent it to Ian. And this is what the reel looks like now. Carbon handle, new drag star, upgraded bearings and drag, machined one off (to fit) line guide, machined one off (to fit) spool, painted thumb bar. It took the better part of a year. I could not be happier with the results.

How's the fishing there?

Jeff and I were wondering how long before someone offered. UShip doesn't have very good reviews.

Trying to make a deal on a new Ranger Z522, need a shipper from Louisiana to California. Anyone know someone reputable?

My '07 Ranger Z22 looked brand new when I sold it a few years back. Great boat, but the warranty had expired and I didn't want to deal with issues after the warranty on the 300 Mercury Racing motor.

Happy for you Dwight!

And BigBill is vindicated! What in tarnation is that creature?

...Said no fisherman, ever.

BigBill, I'm losing faith in you.

That's a bad day.

Come on BigBill, prove the naysayers wrong and post a picture.

All it needs is a bass boat tied to the back. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3j7n00Xx38o#t=10

Great news Bill!

I see ads for Betteridge Jewelry in the header. Diamond rings priced from $80,000-$250,000. I'm looking at 8, 9, and 10 carat stones. How ironic, a week before Valentine's Day?

Funny that the worst commercial is the one that everyone's talking about...that puppymonkeybaby abomination. The R8 commercial was tops in my book.