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I've worn ball caps most all of my 75 years except the last 2 or 3, i've developed some sores on top of my bald head that come and go and are sore with a ball cap on top.Nowadays I usually just pull up my hoodie.

I often give my hooks the fingernail test and resharpen if needed.

I have always called those rod dryer things rotisseries because my first one was rigged from an old BBQ rotisserie.

I usually leave my boat trailer hooked to my truck all weekend. A couple months ago on a Monday morning I forgot to unhook it and got halfway to work before I realized there was my boat behind me. I thought about playing hooky and going fishing (a sign you know) but I had taken all my tackle out the night before.

So, if the guide is damaged and has to be replaced, is this tape product removable like thread?

I have a few reel seats with gold hoods in my collection of extra parts, P M me the size and type and I will help you if I can.

it's some kind of catch and released record.

Hildebrandt jig spinners are much better quality than the cheap ones. The snap part that attaches to the jig eye stays closed, The cheap ones can twist open, the swivel is not a ball bearing but it spins easily, the cheap ones use cheap swivels, and the finish on the blade is much better. That said, that's a huge difference in price, the cheap jig spinners still catch fish. To each their own, I've used both and prefer hildebrandt. And a size 3 would be about right for a 1/4 oz.

If it is catching on the tip top guide you could try changing to a larger size ring on that guide. I use back to back nail knots, a fly tackle knot. Gives a reliable compact knot. I make the leader long enough so the knot goes into the reel and have no problems.

That's funny!

Great looking jigs! It sure can be addicting.

Very good looking jig, a fish catcher for sure. I remember way back Lindy/Little Joe sold a similar jig, instead of marabou the tail was saddle hackles, it was called the Canadian jig fly. Lots of walleye were caught on those around here,

are you sure it's a fish?

congrats, get out there and have some fun!

And it hit a lure wanting to stuff something else down it's gullet?