BayouSlide

They used to require you ship just a few-inch section with the model # info. The last time they just required emailing a photo of the model # area and the breakage. ?

Lews has a fairly generous replacement policy for breakage, though not a good as it used to be. Keep calling and, depending on when you bought it, you might be able to replace it for a much-reduced price. I think they now have only one person answering the customer service phone line. Don't wait on hold. Keep dialing until you get through. This worked for me the last time I contacted them. In the past, I've gotten replacements for a fee even admitting the breakage was an accident and my fault.

I've considered doing the same. Would definitely be easier to see movement with hi-vis braid and leader instead of straight flouro.

I'm not the original poster, but was offering my take on the frequency of replacing flouro line. I've found my preferred flouro line, Sunline Sniper, and see no reason to change. A number of posters on the forums love Tatsu and I'm sure it's a excellent line but Sunline Sniper works well for me, FWIW.

I simply can't break a well-tied Palomar on Sunline Sniper...its the only knot and flouro I use, BTW. Wonder whether something is going on with how you tie it? Only respool once the line gets too short on the spool for casting effectiveness. Never have to change a whole spool because it's been on for too long, but I do fish frequently, FWIW.

I'm happy to partake, but I also know folks who ended up with intestinal distress or hepatitis. Clean, cool water is the key. Eating any raw/undercooked/poorly handled meat or fish carries some risk.

Welcome, from long-time resident of Cajun Country who was born in the far northern reaches of New York state. Intend to get back to fish Lake Champlain next year!

The jaws of this alligator gar were no match for the sharp hook on a Jackhammer...completely penetrated the top jaw ? My wife suggested taking him home to make fried gar balls but I quickly returned him and his mouthful of sharp teeth to his aquatic home.

Fortunately already been to Glacier, I'll be bird hunting in the prairies of Montana and the forests of the Bighorn in Wyoming. FWIW, hiked and camped much higher than that elevation in the Colorado Rockies...with elevation comes cooler temps...this ain't my first rodeo ?

Decoy also makes teardrop rings: https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Decoy_Egg_Ring_12pk/descpage-DEGG.html

I'm with you. Want my accustomed bed and facilities, whether trailer, motorhome or...since I'm between RVs, actually considering going to Montana for a month this year with some foam and a sleeping bag in back of my 4Runner...gonna suck big time if temps are high. ?

Welcome aboard, from the Bayou Teche in Cajun Country.

If it were mine, I'd use 303 Marine Protectant instead...great stuff! https://www.amazon.com/303-Products-30305-Recreation-Protectant/dp/B00JREJ9WU/ref=asc_df_B00JREJ9WU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309819417245&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5078550690544440879&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018035&hvtargid=pla-439372590900&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=62061529859&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=309819417245&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5078550690544440879&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018035&hvtargid=pla-439372590900

Yup. Been raining here for a week with only Monday a break in the weather at a favorite lake...unfortunately Monday is the 4th and the lake is bound to be even more crowded than for a usual weekend/holiday ?

Same here. Now I just buy the uncolored.

Trust me, I only mentioned it because it was completely out of the ordinary in present day...everything I've ordered over the last year or so has taken a week or more to ship.

I ordered some stuff Monday and it shipped out on Monday ? It was 2018 all over again! ? TW was probably clearing the decks for the order surge for the 4th of July sale.

Cool, A-Jay! I've always wondered what a GoPro on one of my bird dogs would capture, from search to point to flush.

Their second favorite attention-getter is "RAT!"

Tricksie and Max keeping a keen eye out for backyard intruders.

Blade-Tech Mouse

And getting a lure in under low underhanging greenery on cypress is always good...structure PLUS shade.

I originally went to Smackdown on baitcasters due to the annoying noise of Power Pro: sounded like a file running through my guides. Both 832 and Smackdown are whisper quiet compared to that ?. This is my first foray with braid on spinning rods and I'd be happy with either at this point.

Just to answer that question myself, I put 832 and Smackdown on two of the same model Lew's spinning reels on two different spinning rods, one a Dobyns Sierra, the other a Daiwa Tatula, both being used for shakey heads. Have only had the chance to use them on one or two outings but at this point I really can't see/feel any significant differences.

This is my experience as well, including my last 5#, caught last week at 12:48 on a flat near a cypress stump. Like Captain Phil, I don't see any need to get up that early in the morning ?