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DaubsNU1

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  1. Welcome back from Nebraska.
  2. Two spinning rods...one medium, and one medium light. Two casting rods...one medium, and one medium heavy. Most of my rods fit in to these four categories. I do have a few light spinning rods, and a few heavy and extra heavy casting rods (for pike).
  3. @woolleyfooley Cabela's jackets tend to run a little large. Give it a shot...you can always return them if the size is not right. Or if it's not light weight enough. I think we are going to start seeing lots of Gore-Tex on clearance. Some states have banned certain chemicals that are used to make Gore-Tex. Manufacturers are rolling out different products.
  4. I had a Garmin Echomap on my old boat, and was fully ready to pull the trigger on a full Garmin networked set up on the new boat back in August of 2023. However... Had spent a few years fishing in my Brothers boat with Minn Kota Ulterra | Humminbird Helix 9's. The down and side imaging on the Helix was, in my opinion, much better than my Garmin unit. I have not been disappointed. I don't have FFS in my future plans. The touch-screen on the Echomap was pretty cool. But after initial set up, I never really used the touch screen all that much. I suppose it's easier to mark waypoints with touch screen...but I have adapted well to using the Helix. I really loved the cable steer trolling motor on my old boat. Took a little while to get used to the Ulterra and electric steer.
  5. I'd say!! I have seen your boat handling youtube videos. Dang!!!
  6. I'm left handed. When I started fishing, spinning rod was an old Mitchell 300. Rod in right hand, reeled with my left. First casting rod...rod in left hand, reeled with my right. I have tried reeling with right hand on a spinning rod...and left hand with a casting rod...It just doesn't work for me. HA!
  7. Was throwing 2+ ounce pike lures on my 30+ year old Shimano Curado last summer. No issues. Send it!!
  8. Don't laugh too hard! : ) I did add a few new rods to my arsenal in the last two years... The gray casting rods are pretty much only used when we head north to chase Pike.
  9. Old boat had Garmin Echomap. I was going that way...then my brother went Humminbird on his boat...Helis 9's and Ulterra. Fished with him many times...and really grew to like the Humminbird / Minn Kota system. I have had my boat 1-1/2 years and not regret my move to Humminbird / Minn Kota. I don't have FFS...if I add it in the future, will strongly consider stand alone Garmin LiveScope with a Garmin screen to support. I really like the Helix down and side imaging. I found them superior to my Garmin units. I really, REALLY enjoy having it all networked together. It's neat to mark a spot on the graph...drop the trolling motor, and select "go to mark"...the Ulterra will automatically move my boat to that mark, and when get there, automatically spot locks. Neat feature.
  10. Good question. Durable Water Repellent. It's the stuff that makes water bead up on fabric. Instead of soaking in to the material.
  11. Agree 100%. I often order various sizes, and then ship back the items that don't fit. Most places will cover shipping back on returns...but even it if costs me a little $$, it's worth the price to get the right fit.
  12. Chains, crossed. Had to put them on my old boat. Easy to find at Scheels/Cabela's/BPS/Amazon. The new boat had chains on the trailer. Had a Curt coupler lock...lost the key on a trip. What to do? Had a carpenter's claw hammer in the truck. Pretty shocked when I broke this lock with one easy swing : ( Now if I want to lock the trailer to the truck, it is with this. Not 100% theft proof for sure, but will require more than one swipe with a hammer.
  13. Columbia has some jackets on sale: Omni-Tech Ampi-Dry II jacket on sale $160 --> $96 Pit-zips Omni-Tech Mackenzie River Jacket $140 --> $70 A "fishing" jacket...others are hiking Omni-Tech Hikebound II jacket $80 --> $60 Have a "tall" version I have some old Omni-tech stuff. Seems good. Thoughts?
  14. @FishTank and @woolleyfooley, great friend of mine worked as a buyer for Cabela's for many years. He has since left the company, once BPS bought them out. Many moons ago he tried to explain Gore-Tex, how it works, why you feel wet when the fabric sits against your skin. This was well before all the cool rankings and tests they do now. It was a long, long time ago...but I do remember him saying a good DWR helps water bead up and run off the fabric, instead of getting soaked in to it. Helps keep you dry. He said if you are kneeling or sitting in water...you may force water through the membrane. I remember when my Brother and I got our first gore-tex gloves for Christmas. Late 80's, early 90's(?). We spent hours filling the sink, holding our hands under water in amazement(!)
  15. Thanks @FishTank! I do have both products, and use them on my waterproof / Gore-Tex garments. They work well! The problem with the camo coat in the picture -- the taped seams have failed. Sadness. I really cannot complain...that coat is 25+ years old.
  16. Placed an order with Kuiu in the past few weeks. The old Cabela's stuff is wearing out. I'm moving to more solid colors to triple duty around the house, out in the blind/field, or on the water. I'm a sliver under six feet tall, 220 lbs 36+" waist. Cabela's large | tall coats fit me very well. In Kuiu I had to size up to XL, and 38" waist, as their stuff runs a little small (or "athletic" as they put it). HA! I have found Kuiu fits me much better than Sitka stuff. They tout a "layering" system, and it actually works out well. Base layer, mid layer, shell layer. They fit together and have integrated thumb-holes (except the outer layers). Kuiu has lots of sales throughout the year...I generally wait until something goes on sale, or it hits their outlet. You can get up to 40% off some items. My thoughts below (sorry, it's a slow night, and the wife is in to Netflix right now) Here is the stuff I have owned for 10+ years: Ultra merino 145 zip T-long sleeve: It's a good base layer when stalking Muley's out west. Doesn't get stinky like poly. Recently I've started wearing in the duck blind. Performs well. Very light weight. Have to wash my wool stuff separately, and air dry. Kind of a pain. Bonus, I can wear my merino multiple times before it gets even a hint of stinky. Pro merino zip-off bottoms: These are really cool. Pretty darn warm and comfy. Full side zip means you can take these off without removing your boots. Great feature when glassing, then stalking. Strange someone didn't think if this before. Guide DCS jacket: Fits well, pit-zips, quality piece. It's big enough to get a base layer and a mid layer underneath. When it gets really cold I throw a gore-tex shell over the top. I like this very much. Was mainly for big game, now I'm wearing in the blind as well. Attack Pants: I have a solid color and planned to wear these around the house, doing projects, etc. They are too warm for everyday wear. Perform great chasing deer. Layer up with merino bottoms when it gets cold...and add the old-school Cabela's gore-text bibs when it gets really nasty. Bonus, they now come in regular, tall, and short lengths. The short is 31" inseam, and just about perfect for my build. Tiburon pants: again solid colors here. They are really comfy and quite cool. I actually pair these up with hikers and polo shirt and wear to work often. No one seems to notice : ) Gila hoodie: Kinda pricy for what it is. Does perform well, but I can get cheaper alternatives via Amazon. Logo T-shirts: picked up a crap ton of these in the outlet a few years back...I believe they were $14 each. Cotton. Meh. I prefer poly or wool. But these are good around the house in warmer months. Here is the stuff I picked up recently: Peloton 240 full zip hoodie: Found on ebay...it has become a daily item for me this fall and winter. Light enough to wear around the house. Blocks enough wind and is warm enough to wear to the store. It's sized as a mid-layer and goes well over merino or poly base layer, and under the Guide DCS or a gore-tex shell. I picked up two more solid colors on sale in the last year. Oddly the material in this coat does not pick up my Labrador Retriever's hair(!) The 240 might be my favorite Kuiu item. Strongfleece 190 Zip-T: Another good mid-layer. Fits well, pretty warm. And doesn't pick up the dog's hair. Solid color, I find myself wearing this around the house either with a poly underneath, or just this zip-t. I will probably pick up another solid color soon. Peloton 118 long sleeve crew-t: Picked up a few of these in solid colors. This shirt is great at wicking moisture. Nice base layer, or even by it self. I do have a few short sleeve. Pro merino 200: wool base layer polyester outer layer. Jury still out. It's a nice long sleeve. Kutana Stretch Woven Pant: Jury is still out. They are lighter than Attack, but heavier than the Tiburon. I may return these. Although they might be a good fishing pant. Hmmm..... Things I would like to try in the future, or tried and didn't like: Rainwear: I started another thread on waterproof rainwear. Kuiu has some solid colors...I'm unsure what direction I want to go here. I have found some old school Cabela's gore-tex jackets on eBay, in my favorite size (large-tall). But who knows if they are still waterproof. I may have to bit the bullet on rainwear this spring. Elements Jacket: Looking at this down the road. Synthetic down-like fill, with windproof shell. My main winter coat is a 25+ year old North Face gore-tex shell that has a fleece liner that zips in and out. I also have a goose down 700 fill liner that zips in and out as well. It's a great system, and super warm in the windy Nebraska winters. I love me some gore-tex / dry-plus / omni-tech / waterproof / windproof shells. Zipper is starting to fail...wonder if The North Face will fix or replace it? Don't they have a lifetime warranty? Hats / headwear: they have some cool stuff, but I have a giant dome (size 8)...nothing they carry fits. Thankfully I stocked up on clearance Cabela's caps and hats when they were in clearance or the bargain cave...XXL actually fits me. Gloves: I have soo many Cabela's gloves in my basement...some still have on tags. Don't need anything just yet. Down / puffy: I don't really have any need for a down puffy. Vest: I have never been a fan of vests. Brother and buddy wear them all the time. Won't my arms get cold? I dunno...I may have to give this a shot. Strangely enough, the Sitka vests are the ONE thing that fits me well from their lineup. Whelp, that's it for tonight. Wife's done with TV. Holler if you have questions. DD.
  17. I am right there with you @Craig P! I do have some newer Shimano spinning reels...they all just feel right. When it comes to casting reels, I'm so locked in on Shimano that I only run old Citca and Curado's. I have eight total...the last four have been purchased used via ebay. The original four were all purchased in the early to mid 1990's...and all work GREAT! I keep talking myself OUT OF getting a newer Shimano casting reel...knowing if I get one, I will quickly purchase seven more! : )
  18. @MRQturbo Hmmm....interesting. Do you know when the Spring sale will run??
  19. Whelp, the old Cabela's gore-tex jacket and bibs have seen better days. Neither is completely waterproof. What are you wearing on the water? Recommendations? Thanks! Doug
  20. Twelve years ago my wife was hospitalized with gastrointestinal issues. Ulcerative colitis. She went gluten free and dairy free. I thought, what the heck, I can give up gluten. Had no idea the change this would make in my life. I always seemed to have an upset gut, loose stools, pooped a lot during the day, sometimes four or five times a day. And when I had to go...I had to go RIGHT NOW! I feel so much better, my bowel movements are regular and not diarrhea like. I still eat dairy, and wife does a little here and there. We have since cut out pretty much all processed foods, vegetable oils, chips, sugars, candy, etc. I feel great.
  21. Some day I will get a forward facing sonar. Right now I'm still learning and perfecting my down and side imaging, finding cover and structure off-shore, and catching fish away from the bank. I am my own worst enemy. I can remember the dock, or stump where I caught a big-un back in the day...and believe that fish will be right there, the next time I am on the water. Have to keep reminding myself that fish are predators, they move around, they do different things. I need to constantly improvise, overcome, and adapt.
  22. @A-Jay your videos are far more informative and entertaining than anything I have seen on TV.
  23. Yep, me as well @A-Jay...every day. I cannot tell you the last time I watched fishing on television...maybe 20 years ago? Did not even know this was a thing still. Stopped watching the outdoor channel years ago...too many commercials for 16-18 minutes of actual hunting and fishing on screen.
  24. Get both in your hands and see which feels better, has better balance, ergonomics. Send the other rod back. Or keep them both : )
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