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I was fishing on a Tuna boat many years ago, dogfish came in by the Acre... destroying our Baits and leaders..I was ticked, and grabbed one by the back, he swung that spine back and jammed me badly with that big spine right in my forearm (that's a pretty big spine-I know better, lost my mind)..I was dragging that arm in the Saltwater for 5 hours. It got better, but hurt like hell.

I never got a chance, ribs/work,St Patties with the Fam, and weather didn't cooperate. Hopefully have a chance to go tomorrow, but schedule is pretty full... I'll have to get really lucky to even think about it. Pretty sure I can cast ok now, I can get out of my truck without issues. Looks like Chuckie dropped his draws...

Some of my best ever fishing days were with White Spinnerbaits, dual Colorado silver blades.

I haven't used it yet, but that Procyon AL is pretty smooth... It cost me barely above 100(was watching it), so it was a deal I couldn't refuse....it was about 169 or so when it came out, with many great reviews and In field videos. I'm guessing I'll be happy with it, but I think I will like the Stradic FM better... we'll see, I don't care, I own them both, and have no allegiance to either.

My favorite bass was caught when I was about 10- 11, We rented a house for a week, and I was catching 1-2 lb bass from the property dock...they had a John Boat, but Mum wouldn't let me use it... Until she did.... I took off, and started Trolling (Trolling was ROWING) a live nightcrawler (always used big nightcrawlers back then-Pretty much TR)...I had what I believe was a Zebco 202... My rod bent pretty badly while I was "trolling"...I fought that fish and won(pretty much the middle of the lake)... I estimate 3.5-4 lbs, it was pretty big...and it had a chunk taken out of it's back, like a turtle bite. Great Memory.

2, Mass and Maine.

Thanks, Between the weather and my ribs(I really jacked them up a couple weeks ago) I wasn't even thinking about it..but I think I can cast, and I have NEW GEAR, which is really pushing me. Totally Bank. I'll Post, I actually expect to post, even if it's a Dink. 😆

These reels are supposedly the same weight according to specs, I wanted Aluminum frames after dealing with the CI4+ Flimsiness...I hated that reel IMMEDIATELY after having big/tough reels that never flexed enough for me to feel it(Why I didn't do Vanford). The 2000D is not as smooth as the Stradic FM, this was apparent IMMEDIATELY, but it's still pretty darn smooth, like real smooth. I'm certain I will love them both for many years, and I won't know which one I like better until I get them in the field and beat the **** out of them. Aluminum...TYVM.

We'll see, my ribs are pretty bad, but there's open water, with 2 new rigs and gear BEGGING for some action 😂 **** it is getting difficult every time I drive by. Rods are going in my truck tomorrow. I can usually get at least one... we'll see 😆

Stradic FM 2500, and Procyon 2000D. Both Spinning reels, to go with Perigee2 M-MH, and Fenwick Elite MH...Both 7' 2 piece. The Stradic FM 2500 is MUCH Smoother than the Diawa Procyon 2000D. Any day now I'll test them OTW.

Locals are losing Ice (At least parts)quickly here these days, I'll be surprised if it takes me to the 21st.. .. I haven't gone yet due to bad ribs, but my box is almost put back together after Monkey Business, and I'm hoping within a couple of days. Can't catch if you don't go. I'm assuming I'll be behind others around here that don't work, that doesn't mean they are going to catch them. I will.

Yeah, don't think he'll do that. Thanks!

My Goal is to better than last year, which should be easy. I saw fish all over the place where we went, yet it was a poor day as far as fishing went. I already told my BIL that we have to go back...after catching like 5 dinks.. He thankfully agreed Good Fish there IMO, we just didn't catch them that day.

Fishing Jigs .I tried years ago with 3/8-1/2 and big trailers... and didn't do well. I've given myself a better chance with lighter jigs, and by reading this forum on the 3/8- 1/2 I already have. I'm a slow fishing guy, Jig fishing should be natural, but it isn't for some reason. I am going to concentrate on Jigs this year, I now have 1/4-1/2oz now ,and. I have more sensitive rods, I actually bought small craws instead of the 4-5" I already had. We'll see if smaller helps, I can't see why it'll hurt, I don't catch much on them now.

Catch more fish in an area I don't know. I'm looking at Norway Me. Area, canoe access without BS SKI/Big boats..... Most of the small ponds up there are LL Access only....I might have to start asking permission.