MN Fisher

Was already hip-deep in a coding issue when the first plane hit, took lunch at my desk, too brain-dead from fighting the compuker all day to register what my office-mates were talking about as I headed out, listened to a CD on the way home...then the wife told me what had been going on all day...so was after 5pm before I even knew.

With 5 of my 12 rods being Furys, I wholeheartedly endorse this recommendation.

And it's hit-or-miss. My current rigs include a President-25 on a Fury 702SF and President XT-30 on a Fury 703SF - and they fit just fine.

I just use what I've been using for almost 50 years - Abu Grease and Oil...hasn't failed me yet.

Replacing the handle without Dobyns being involved will void the warranty. There are some reels that won't fit Dobyn's rods - I'd work with where you bought it to exchange the Fury for maybe a St. Croix BassX...about the same price.

Clean everything Grease the gears Oil the bearings Don't use too much grease/oil, doesn't take much This from a guy who's been using Pflueger Reels for 40+ years

Oh I know that - which is why I won't run a 3/4 oz weighted T-Rig on my 704C which is my normal T-Rig rod - hook and fair size plastic would put it over the rating. That rig would go on my Aird-X H/F...

If you're sure - I wouldn't want to test that theory...I try to keep my lures in the rod's stated range.

Uhh John - the Premier 7' MH/F spinning rod is rated for 3/8 – 3/4oz lures...it's like Dobyns rods in that respect...rated less than the words would indicate. https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/St_Croix_Premier_Spinning_Rods/descpage-SCPSR.html?from=BASRES

That rod has pretty much the same line/lure ratings as my Aird-X M/F - so what I'd throw on it is, lipless cranks, shallow cranks, squarebills, light T-Rigs, light finesse jigs, shakyheads, soft swimbaits, wacky, neko.

Static PP won't help either - as the wake-waves will lift them off the bottom...don't know if the active anchoring system can respond quick enough in that situation either. Best idea - quieter bay/cove...probably better fishing there too without all the noise.

I'll occasionally have a gin & tonic, but my regular drink is Irish Whiskey...neat.

I would NOT use swivels on anything other than in-line spinners. A swivel on something like a crankbait would affect it's action too much. All I use on cranks/jerks is an oval or teardrop split-ring...then tie to that.

Eco Pro Swing Shad or R.I. Skinny Dipper. I don't even have any Keitech paddletails.

For bass...no...stained or 'dirty' is better. For rainbow or lake trout...definitely want it clear as possible. One lake I always caught nice rainbow on up in northern MN was clear enough you could see the bottom at 30'+.

I get enough grammar police with my on-line published writing...don't need it here too.

Better yet - go skinny-dipping...then there's some 'bait' dangling.

I consider 12' as mid-depth. 20'+ I'd call deep.

Does the picture promote a retailer/manufacturer/Website/YouTube Channel? Logo in the corner would do it.

Smackdown on sale - for those looking to stock up...Fleet Farm has it on sale for $19.99 a spool...all tests. Gray - https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/seaguar-smackdown-braided-line/0000000320638?bc=Seaguar&brandCrumb=1671222387&bn=seaguar Lime Green - https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/seaguar-smackdown-braided-line/0000000341862?bc=Seaguar&brandCrumb=1671222387&bn=seaguar

He was looking it over when we did the 'hand-off' and kept muttering "Holy cow". When I showed him the anchor-trolley system, his jaw dropped. The fact that I included a couple rigs and a selection of tackle was a bonus for him. Ad led off with ***Buy today, fish tomorrow***

Since I got the Alumacraft and prepped the canoe for selling, I haven't been out either. Now that the canoe is sold, it'll be next spring before I even have the chance...lots of work to do. Might get out shore fishing a bit between now and ice-in...dunno.

I just use the standard rubber stops...same as I use for T-Rigs. Course I'm on spinning gear - my Avocet RZT-1000/Procyon L/F or the Avocet RZT-2000/Reflexions ML/MF...larger guides. Sometimes I have the stop up far enough it gets on the spool, but VERY rarely does it get hung-up casting.

AND... It's gone Picked up 1/2 hour ago, buyer paid cash...now I got the money to invest in the Alumacraft This thread is DONE!

Back when I had the runabout...there were a few occasions I encountered that type of weather on Minnetonka. Much fun!