Everything posted by ike8120
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Sleep
I am 75 usually in bed between 9 and 10 wake up anywhere from 7-8. Wake up depends on what I have going on that day. Its a good day just to wake up LOL
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It's time...
I retired after 25 years with a company. The only thing I miss is some of my coworkers.
- Bait Dyes
- If you only used (1) lb test flouro?
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How do you cope with no anti-reverse switch on new spinning reels?
I just adjusted to it, took awhile.
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2024 Bass Pro Shops Master Catalog?
It is now on the site
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Who here fishes from the bank?
I don't own a boat or kayak so all my fishing is from the bank. I do just OK. Summer is tough because of the people, low water and heavy vegetation.
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Your fishing style in as few words as possible (explanation allowed)
The Banker
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Trying to Top Florida
Another Bass Pro incident https://www.businessinsider.com/alabama-man-arrested-diving-into-bass-pro-shop-nude-202?fbclid=IwAR0cCq_BsCywUIWbme9Vcn8Iaeniq6bQ7uPBf5IWrts1u45qwYQIU1pshqk
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2024 fishing license
My fishing license and trout stamp is free in NJ since I hit 70.
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Cooking/Baking Thread
You can buy wild game from a place called Wild Fork. I have purchased Yak, Venison, Boar, Bison etc. If there isn't a store near you they will gladly ship. www.wildfork.com
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Ned Rig rod
My NED rod is Dobyns FR702SF 7' Med/Light, Fast Action, 6-12# line, 1/8-1/2 oz. There are alot of rods out there now from budget to custom and from inexpensive to break the bank.
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Top Two T-Rig Plastics
There are so many to choose from depending on your budget Yum Dinger Zoom Trick Worms
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Guy takes 50lb Tarpon from BPS
OMG that is just crazy. Maybe it was just a dare or some crazy TIK TOK challenge. Not even a good fish to eat. So this ends up as a senseless killing and very stupid stunt.
- Best “Do it all” Baitcaster between $200-250
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Bearing Oils From TW
I been using ReelX grease and oil and I have been very happy with the results.
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Japan tackle won’t me add anything to cart
Do you happen to have an **** enabled?
- Dawn soap to clean and degrease
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Divorce
Been there done that, Just hang in there.
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Winter rod/reel storage questions
I have one wall mounted rod rack and two free standing ones. These are in my garage, also I back off the drags on all my reels. Also I clean the cork handles and recoat with U40.
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if you are a couple of months from retiring, do you keep kickingass at work?
I worked hard till the day I left.
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How are mass produced crankbaits painted?
Very informative video, thanks for the link.
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Casting and Reeling With the Same Hand
I am right handed and my bait casters are RH, but my spinning are LH. Been doing this way since I started fishing many many moons ago.
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Dicks Sporting Goods Rant
The Dicks in WLB, NJ has a limited fishing section but the one in Freehold, NJ has a fairly decent fishing section. It is 20 miles between stores.
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Braid mainline to braid leader knot?
I just started using the Red Phillips knot also use the leader knot.