Darth-Baiter

Your wife is the real gift. Happy birthday.

Guardian Angel kayak navigation light kit? $160ish. I’m in CA. I just wait till the sun comes up. Cal coast Donkey leash. Game changer on my kayak.

The guy in front of me spent $1300. Half basket of baits a gLoomis rod and some reel. best fishing sticker selection I’ve ever seen. And caps. Ball caps.

Road-tripping. ‘’I wasn’t about to drive thru phoenix without a short 11 mile detour. The funny thing was my wife was driving. The store is in the weirdest location. We went thru a residential neighborhood. Inside the door I found a store way bigger than the entry way indicates. It’s HUGE! the people were the nicest ever. It is jammed packed with lures, manufactures, colors, I’ve never seen before. Stunning. If you happen to be wheelchair bond, you’re not navigating the tiny lanes between jam-packed displays. I saw vision 110 colors that were new and exciting. They have an aluminum boat filled with water so they could demo lures. I wanted to flip a Neko into it. I went in for a Triza Dragoon. They told me they may get some “mid Summer”. What?1. Haha. They knew I drove from California, so one guy said, “give me a minute”. He came back with a steeply discounted DEMO rod. I think they made a video with the thing. It was still plastic wrapped cork. We all exchanged fish stories and I paid for the rod and got out before I explored the lures. I was pushing the wife envelope already. I did get a free Megabass sticker for my kayak. And my wife made me eat a salad for lunch. Haha. I’m glad I don’t live near PHX. ( I do have to drive home. Hmmm. What can it hurt to stop by again?) the Hookup Tackle store is the most impressive fishing store ever (I’ve ever seen).

Haha. Well that sucked. I graduated from UTEP. Small world bud.

Hueco Tanks? funny how I’m in El Paso now.

Fortaleza. Anejo.

I got a specific bottle I’m looking for.

I’m Californian. I’m in Texas and I figured I’d find a particular small batch tequila made in the “old ways”. No additives etc. dang it if the word isn’t out. I can’t find it. I’ll hit up a few New Mexico locations on the drive home but most store workers just laugh at me if I ask if there is any in stock. I’m not looking for Pappy’s !!! It’s a tequila! oh well. (I did buy a VERY GOOD fishing rod tho)

There was a member on a Porsche enthusiast forum with the same username. That you?

i dont know that guys name. but i got the feeling if he woke up one morning and only owned MY reels/rods, he would throw himself out a window. rarified air for sure. his stuff.

i actually love this post. ^^ true story. i was in Tokyo, and i said horrific words to my wife. i said, "hey lets go find Hattori Hanzo shrine!". she is a total trooper and came along. eye rolling the entire time, playfully. (he is the name that they used as the sword maker in Kill Bill). but apparently a real ninja. we find it and there was no way we could determine which was his final resting spot becasue everything was in japanese!! there were dozens of shrines. my wife was not happy, espeically when we got lost trying to find our way back. i found a lady sweeping a step, and tried to show her my map. the smell hit me. i paused, smiled, and took a deep breath. she said, "Tonkatsu!" and waved me in. when we walked in, the room halted. they all looked up at us like we were martains. hahhaha..the lady said something and they all went back to eating. i walked around the room looking at everyones food. some patrons would hold the dish up for me, and maybe give me a thumbs up. i pointed, my wife pointed and the lady brought us the most delicious Tonkatsu i have ever eaten. a patron helped us with the map and got us back to our familiar neighborhood. my wife and still talk about that day. i should have GPS's the restaurant as a waypoint. duh!!

i am going on a couple of internation trips next year. decided to grab one of these to try on for size. i hope it works as a single tool for travel. blade was a tad small to cut completely thru a giant bagel this morning Leatherman Skeletool CX. knife is so sharp. frightening sharp.

......and 2024.

dude. I just put a wonton in my mouth...out it came. hahahah

kudos to you 1st responders. tell me. your first time. did it bother you and it got better? or right from the get go, you were good with it.?

I was gonna suggest a tailspin, but wasn't sure how they would do on a spinning reel. right.. I would also move this up the list to the 1st position. a drop shot saved me a skunk on a highland reservoir in 40 feet of water.

I think (re)used as a leader, the coils aren't so much a factor since the section is so relatively short. sometimes when I am lazy, I just clip a section off my reel and use it as a leader for surf fishing. no issues thus far.

I can't see the pic, but I'm pretty sure my arse is on the back side of that sheet as a footnote. hahahha...

this will be my next tire I think. not sure they carry them at Costco. I think Michelins make the best. first time I hit 23 miles per gallon with my old truck was on Michelins. with the Coopers, I am just south of 20..and I drive like an old lady piloting a Prius on most days.

I am so glad you and I are not neighbors. my wife would adopt the pair. then do the Jedi mind trick on me and make me think it was my idea from the start.

thanks for the insight. I appreciate everyones opinion. lots to consider and there is no "one size fits all" answer.

needles are no problem for me. I could inject myself, and I have.

let me think about it. I need to figure out how many oxygen holes I'll need to cut into the box. hmmmm..

i just looked at Kitsler. very nice!! never knew they existed. 2 months ago, i didnt know jacksquat about Megabass. well, i now have a Levante Perfect Pitch. it is stunning. the reel seat and knob are d**n good looking. next level good looks. it my only rod i feel compelled to wipe down occasionally, ( i dont, but i want to).