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I finally had a window of decent weather to take my daughter, her pup as well as my pup. This was my boys first time in the boat and he enjoyed it thoroughly. The target, big Channel Cats. Sadly the big girls didn't come out to play. We weren't fishing 5 minutes when we were into a double header, my daughter's was a Cat and mine a was Bowfin. The next 30 minutes was constant action but few fish over the gunnels. The end result for a few hours of fishing was, 1 Cat, 2 Bowfin, 1 Pumpkinseed and a scruffy Northern.

Finally found the roll desk that suited me. Open to sit on the left ( so I can see the TV still),width fit in the space I had. My PC screen fit with my double stack pull drawers. Nice upper drawers and a pull out table on the right to leave my UV cure lamp when doing UV. Now I just need to keep it tidy. LOL

I'd spend the $$ you're going to pay for a new AliExpress special reel on a used Shimano or similar.

Still personally a believer that buying a quality reel is a far better investment as it will basically last you 30+ years.

He has mentioned that, a few times,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, I have even offered to guide.

Nice bud. Mine starts next week. Here whitie whitie,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Awesome report Chris. I see your still sporting the Lund, I told you before and I'll say it again that is a really nice ride. Thanks for sharing a fishing report

LOL......I'm a Fly Tyer, I know what the grinder is for.

See my reply to your Facebook post as well. Put a water/fuel separator in.

Blowing my nose. Allergy time. I would of thought more concern for the grinder. LOL

pick up an old stradic, get it serviced or do it yourself and have a reel for the rest of your life

Good news is that manufacturers are recognizing this trend and are realizing that if they don't want their products to to be on-line (or big box store) commodities, they need to protect the little guy. Last year, Daiwa introduced the "Kage" product line. It features some of their best technology at a reasonable price point. It's only available from INDEPENDENT Daiwa retailers. I have one of the rods and a MQ reel...for the money they are excellent products. I was always a Daiwa fan, but this marketing strategy only reinforces my fondness for the company and their products.

Me too.

The position has been filled.

still stop in peterborough pro tackle every single time im in town. I think the traditional tackle stores are dead because they are not specialized enough. You arent going to get far if your competing to sell canadian tire tackle with canadian tire. The way to survive is to cater to the crowd that takes fishing to another level, which is the exact business model of a peterborough pro tackle or a gagnons.

cant beat this weather weve been having for fishing lately.

What a day! Gorgeous report

Man that sucks

Beauty. Multiply species day on the grand are always nice.

Thanks for all the inputs. Will definitely invest more in researching before I make the leap.