Everything posted by NavyToad
- Your Work Ethic
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10 years aged reel oil, still good?
As long as it hasn’t become thick (like honey) or become thin (like water) I wouldn’t hesitate to use it. Put a drop on your finger and see if it’s slippery. Heck, I’ll use old open bottles of motor oil and not think twice. It’s just reel oil.
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The latest sale thread
I just went as far as checkout, and used BELK50 and it applied the 50% off. Didn’t finish checking out because I’m not done yet.
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The latest sale thread
I just tried Sycamore50 and it worked. 2 minutes ago.
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Altercation with neighbor
Some people will provoke a fight hoping you’ll react so that they can sue you. I almost smacked the most anal, obnoxious neighbor I ever had. He’s gone now, but not before he cost his immediate next door neighbor thousands in court. Unfortunately, people like your neighbor and mine are becoming more common every day.
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The latest sale thread
Don’t need a reel, but a RevoSX for $90 shipped was too good to pass up.
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Humility and Gratitude
I like Randy Blaukut and have watched alot of his videos. He’s not real fond of the direction professional bass fishing has taken. So what? I’d hardly call him a whiner just because his opinion is different from mine/yours. And if you’ve never watched his videos, you’re just parroting someone elses thoughts. I dislike Jacob Wheeler. So what? At the mention of Blaukut, the responses are so predictable - kind of like MSM.
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You have any MUST-SEE holiday movies?
It’s a Wonderful Life and the original Miracle on 34th Street.
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College football playoff
After losses, USC and TCU have to drop out of the top 4. That leave 2 holes. Just the way it is.
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College football playoff
Anyone but ‘Bama.
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The latest sale thread
https://stcroixrodfactorystore.com/collections/cad-2022-retired-rods
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The latest sale thread
Couldn’t pass them up. $1.99 a bag and even picked up a few Joy Sticks. They look like they have a somewhat flatter body and might make excellent trailers.
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have you figured out your Significant Other's Christmas gift?
A 75” TV. She’s been hounding me for months!
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What is your favorite medium heavy Baitcasting rod under $200?
I don’t speak text.
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Reel parts cleaning solution?
In an ultrasonic cleaner I wouldn’t be surprised if you could get away with something as mild as Dawn dishwashing liquid or some similarly mild cleaner. I used an ultrasonic cleaner at work for years on corroded/dirty parts and I never ceased to be amazed at the results. Tractor Supply probably has some kind of industrial cleaner that you mix 10:1 and rinse with water.
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What is your favorite medium heavy Baitcasting rod under $200?
Toss up between Dobyns Kaden 744c and Tatula Elite 7’2” Randy Howell.
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Switch from right to left hand reels?
My first baitcaster was right handed. Having used only spinning gear up to that point, switching hands and cranking with my right hand was just too awkward. I sold that reel and I’ve used left handed ever since. I don’t think it matters which hand you use, as long as you like it. For me, I couldn’t overcome 30 years of using spinning reels.
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Black Friday
After learning that I missed out on those half priced Lews Custom Pros at Omnia, any enthusiasm I had is gone. Should have checked my email.
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Anybody Ever Get Caught Without Their License?
In VA our game wardens have the same authority as our State Police. I had a game warden pull me over on my motorcycle and was tempted to tell him to mind his own business. Luckily I kept my mouth shut. Later, I was telling the story to a friend and he explained to me about game wardens in VA.
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2oz swimbait rod and reel
Buy a swimbait rod. For a 2oz. swimbait I'd want a rod rated 1-4oz minimum, preferably even higher. Throwing swimbaits, an inadequate rod bothers me alot more than a less than perfect reel. I use an old Abu C4 with no problems - my rod however, is not the greatest. If I threw more big swimbaits I'd be looking for a rod rather than a reel.
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Your favorite meal...
My Mom’s roast beef and mashed potatoes. I sure do miss it.
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Marital problems...
31 years and I don’t know squat about relationships. Do unto others…..works for me.
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Road To The Super Bowl 2023
If Rodgers was on the fence about retirement, I think he has to be leaning that way now. He’s hangin’ out with some weirdo chick and eating hallucinogens for cryin’ out loud. I don’t think that football is a priority for him anymore.
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I just passed on a river-front cabin
Mowing 7 acres would take half a day at least. Unless you’re retired I wouldn’t consider it.
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ALX Rods
Kistler does this sometimes. ALX?