roadwarrior
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
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St. Croix Avid AVC68MXF
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For more than fifteen years I have been fishing St. Croix and G. Loomis rods almost exclusively. Some guys refer to me as "The Sheriff" of the Shimano Posse. So, a little over a year ago I acquired my first Pinnacle rod & reel. http://www.bassresou...dhc-review.html This is a review of my second Pinnacle combo. Designed with the demands of B.A.S.S and FLW touring pros in mind, Pinnacle envisioned a series of "dream rods" for specific applications. Measuirng 7'6", the Perfecta DHC5-761 CAMHFS is a handsome rod. DHC stands for "Double Helical Construction" which describes the actual structure of this blank. The Perfecta features Fugi guides with Alconite rings, diamond polished stainless steel frames, Fuji ACS trigger reel seats and premium cork in a split grip design. In addition to high quality components, the engineering and craftsmanship is second to none. Rated Medium Heavy, versatility extends to a variety of techniques, but I think pitching and flipping is where this rod shines. Suggested lure weights are 1/4 oz. - 1 oz.; recommended line is 12 lb. - 25 lb. Now on to actually fishing with the rod. As a casting rod, the length of this blank and a fast tip launches lures. For pitching I found the rod to be crisp and responsive. Perhaps most importantly, the sensitivity is extreme, comparable to that of my favorite St. Croix Avid rods.. At a MSRP of $159.99, that's a great value! http://www.pinnaclef...spx#page=page-1 The OPTIMUS XiHS is a compact reel, matte black with gold accents. Weighing in at 7.1 ounces and featuring a gear ratio of 7.3:1. Ten ball bearings, plus one roller bearing add performance to beauty. The reel is tight, silky smooth and quiet. Pinnacle has developed a multi-stack drag system featuring high efficiency carbon fiber drag washers which dissipate heat rapidly with minimum wear. The carbon fiber handle is complimented with Eva grips This reel matches perfectly with the rod. Incredible balance creates the illusion of weightlessness. Perfect right out of the box? Pinnacle states: "We individually hand tune each reel, putting it through a rigorous 8-step manual program covering every major system inside and out, to ensure it comes pre-calibrated for optimum casting, braking, retrieving and drag performance. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to start with the best materials and craftsmanship available, including our rugged X-Bone™ frame, all-Duralumin spool and drive train, quality double-shielded bearings, and super-tough carbon fiber handle and star drag." http://www.pinnaclef...timus-xihs.aspx Let me tell you, I'm impressed! Today was my first opportunity to get these bad boys out on the water. I made no adjustments to the reel settings, I fished the reel "as is," right out of the box. Spooled up with Kanzen 50 lb. braid mainline and a Tatsu 20 lb. flourocarbon leader, I was set up for pitching jigs. The equipment worked flawlessly, but the fish were not cooperating. The "fishing" was great, the "catching" not so much. In comparison to some of the reels I own, the Pinnacle Optimis XiHS is in the same class with the Shimano Core. After I have fished the gear for awhile, I will update this report. I expect the performance to improve over time, if that is even possible! Attached Thumbnails
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Geez... It must be Christmas. It's not everyday you are handed the Golden Key.
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Notice Emeril doesn't use brown sugar...it burns. http://www.emerils.com/recipe/497/Rustic-Rub On the other hand, this website ranks the Kansas City recipie #1 and brown sugar is included: http://bbq.about.com/od/rubrecipes/r/bl91211a.htm
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I cook it fat side up and don't remove any fat until the meat has cooked.
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I like the Suffix 832 and Kanzen 50# test.
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Well, there are lots of tweaks you can try. I don't usually do this with butts or shoulders, but this is something I do with ribs: When the meat is done, wrap it in tin foil, add apple juice and seal. You will probally need a double wrap. Let's say you are shooting for 6:00. Meat goes on at 8:00 AM., cooks until 4:00. Form an aluminum bowl, add apple juice.Wrap and seal and everything will be PERFECT. Also, just use what you have left in terms of charcoal and heat. A low simmer is fine. If you get delayed, the meat can cook for several more hours. Either rack will be fine, but I use the bottom for less charring.
