So today was a day of firsts for me.

 

1) My first broken rod. I had just gotten the Cabela's XML spinning rod 6' L/F last week. I had fished with it once for crappie and loved it. I was off to fish for LMB and brought it along just in case the bass weren't biting. As I was folding down my back seats, the line must have caught on part of the headrest and snapped it down. *CRACK*....I'll never forget that noise. Luckily, it's a Cabela's rod and has the lifetime warranty.

 

 

2) Caught my first fish on the most expensive rod in my arsenal, something my wife got me for X-mas. A pre 2018 Megabass Orochi XX EMTF. I'm loving this rod for Keitech swimbaits. Can't wait to throw this more tomorrow.

 

 

3) First ribs of the year on the smoker!

 

 

Who knows what tomorrow will bring!

2/3 of those look great and the lifetime warranty makes #3 not so bad either!

My first ribs of the spring are going on the smoker tomorrow! Mamas favorite meal. 

Mmmm. Riiiiibs.

 

Man, hate it when a rod breaks because of something I

did...had it happen to several, worst being my SC Legend

Tournament spinning rod...very stupid mistake and *snap*.