NavyToad

I used only spinning gear for over 20 years. learned to use a baitcaster using the $49 BPS Tourney special combo 25 years ago. Still have the rod somewhere, but the reel’s long gone. For $49 I had what I needed to learn how to use a baitcaster and learn I did! Just pick one and dedicate yourself to using only that rod until you’re proficient using a baitcaster. If you’re like me, you’ll love it once you get the hang of it and you’ll end up buying a better set-up (or 20) at some point.

I have their card primarily for free shipping on orders over $15. The extra 5% is a nice bonus.

Abu 4601c4. With no fancy breaking system they HAVE to be a backlash nightmare right? I have 2 that are over 20 years old and I’m still amazed at how well they work.

Bought my wife a couple new-fangled super space aged pans with kryptonite martian coating and she loves them. In the long run it beats flowers.

Can you say fading fast?

My cell phone is turned off and I check it every couple days. Phones are a nuisance and I’ve photographed 2 fish in my lifetime.

Here in Southeast VA it looks like temps in the mid 60s overnight and low to mid 80s in the afternoon with a 6-8mph breeze for the whole week. I ordered some War Eagle finesse spinnerbaits yesterday that will get a workout. I’ve never tried these “finesse” spinnerbaits, but you guys kept talking about them so……..

You should have shims that came with the reel - that’s what they’re for. You can probably find a how-to on YouTube.

Not nearly as much as I used to. Thank God.

Well, it’s nice to hear about something that didn’t have to go to an appeals court. I can’t afford it, not interested in it, and I don’t fish tournaments.

24 fish in 3 hours weeds or otherwise ain’t bad. I fail to see the problem.

Hackney has always been one of my favorites. Probably because I look at him as his generation’s Denny Brauer.

No. Retired Navy and spent years at sea with no problems. I knew guys that did and they just embraced the suck - cryin’ about it isn’t going to help.

When Elias was named GM I had hopes that he could do for the O’s what he did for the Astros. It’s taken 4 years, but I think the results are beginning to show. If we end the season at .500 or above I’ll be happy. The future is looking pretty good.

ML spinning gear and #10 mono is my go to for river smallies.

There’s your answer. Not all questions require considering XXX number of opinions and even an informed opinion is still just an opinion. Or…. You can go down the bottomless rabbit hole.

I currently have several Lew’s and Daiwas. I’ve used alot of brands over the years and I honestly don’t remember ever thinking “This reel doesn’t cast far enough”. I guess I need to pay more attention.LOL!

Anything other than a phone.

As much as I’d like to isolate myself from all the political insanity in the world, I believe that a big part of the reason we’re in this position is because most of us were indifferent and uninformed for way too long. My mental health would probably be better if I tuned it all out, but I won’t do it. It’s the reality, and it ain’t pretty, but at least I won’t be taken by surprise.

For $150-160, get the SV and you’ll never have to wish you had. I prefer the SV over the 100.

Since I quit drinkin’ I’m no longer a mosquito magnet and I think B-complex helps. When I do get bit, they itch like heck.

July 2002 at dusk on a jitterbug. 6lbs. 7oz.

A $200 gamble. It’s your money.

Too bad shows like Leave it to Beaver aren’t made anymore. Maybe if kids were watching shows like that they’d grow up to be better adults. Andy Griffith too. The themes of these shows was always about doing the right thing and there were alot of useful lessons to be learned. RIP Tony Dow.