padlin

I get tendinitis fairly often, shoulders, elbows, forearms, for various reasons. For some it’s just minimizing use, for my shoulders it’s mostly PT and learning what movements to avoid. For hand issues, carpel tunnel and trigger fingers, I go to the hand doc. When these are acting up I have to avoid fishing. I might be able to paddle some, and cast lightly, but it just aggravates the issue. Just to throw it out there, I had wrist/hand issues from casting heavy baits on spinning gear, pinching the string going into a cast seemed to be the culprit. Started using casting gear a few years ago for the heavy stuff, cleared that up.

I use Rage craws, they lose claws awful easy. I rarely pull off what was a new bait, sometimes they work sometimes not. If I get no hits in a short while, it’s gone. A somewhat beat up bait that loses parts gets pulled right off. I’ve had days where the damaged craws work great, so for me it’s worth a try.

We also had a big Eureka, obviously not an option. Noticed REI carries Zempires, heck of a tent if someone else is footing the bill.

I did the routine too, even considered the Moccamaster. The best I had was cold brew, did it for a few years, likewise pour over. Like most methods I tried they just ended up as too much effort for 2 cups 5 or 6 hours apart. We were given a Kourig, it’s fine, and easy.

Warm weather/water … crocs Cold water … cheap rubber boots I usually take them off after I’m on the water, more comfortable without.

Took all the feeders down in April when we had our first bear visit so birdwatching is down. We did have the hummingbirds show up the first week of May, which is a week later than normal. New this year is we have Baltimore Orioles somewhere out back, they are visiting the bird bath. It’d be tough to catch a swooping oriole with a iPad camera so a photo is out.

Check out the weights on the 2 in a setup that you might want. I’d be unable to hoist up a real fishing yak onto a roof rack, a short plastic cheap one no problem. You can get a decent size canoe in lightweight layups down to 30 lbs, an aluminum can get up near 100, just takes $$. Aluminum is pretty much indestructible, very lightweight not so much. I’ve never tried a yak, got into canoes before they came out with mainstream plastic kayaks. A canoe works fine for me, I like the tracking, ease of paddling, carrying capacity, and sitting upright. The only downside for me is they catch the wind. After 25+ years and maybe 4 recoats of varnish my solo 15’er weighs 60 lbs, at 70 it’s getting a little heavy putting it up on the trucks roof rack. For either, when paddling, longer boats track better than short. A rigid shell glides better than one that flexes. Wider boats generally have better stability, thinner glide better and are easier to paddle. Do pay attention to the load range on boats.

We always pick up trash, within reason, when walking the dog or out hiking, I don’t like seeing it and if I don’t pick it up it’ll still be there next time. Can’t say I’d ride someone for choosing to ignoring it, that’s their decision. I don’t push my standards on others.

They are past me now at 70, 5 years ago I would disagree, so it’s just recent. It’s not like I don’t enjoy it as much, cause I do, fishing days are shorter now that the body is wearing down.

Dumb question, what’s the reason for buying a replacement handle? Maybe I should specify “to use”.

Dang, I hate it when I don’t notice a resurrected thread. 😡

Trailer tires is always a contentious topic, be it brand or life, hence the Fwiw. Hearing A-jay had a tire failure at 10 years while unfortunate isn’t surprising, got his $ out of those.

FWIW, from the Carlisle site in reference to trailer tires. – 3 to 5 years is the average life expectancy of a trailer tire, regardless of mileage. – It is estimated that in approximately three years, roughly one-third of a tire's strength is gone. – After three years, depending upon storage and conditions of usage, consider replacing trailer tires even if they have tread depth remaining. – After five years, trailer tires should be replaced in all cases.

A few years back I was able to buy the top part of a broken 2 pc direct from SC.

Use whatever gives you confidence in it. I fish heavy cover in pickerel waters, blue works for me but for the price I may try Pounce, maybe.