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Well, I've stayed out of this for as long as I could. It wasn't going anywhere good at the beginning and at this time, not much has changed. GOOD NIGHT, Mrs. Calabash--wherever you are!

Another great report from David and John. Love those fish, they look so clean! Thanks for sharing.

Spoken like a true gentleman.

Yeah, I'm with Brook on this one.

I agree, take the prop off and remove the fishing line.

Yeah, it IS expensive Simon. I just wouldn't buy it.

This is not going to happen on this board. Yes, we will separate the political threads.

I think it was two years ago, a bearing went on me in Northern Quebec. Rather than buy two bearings, I got two complete hubs, installed those and kept the best one of the two old hubs to mount my spare on. Worked great for me. Not saying this is what you need but it's what I did under my circumstances.

In boats or from shore, Terry?

Thanks for the heads up, Steve.

Your nearest power and sail squadron is the place to go if you want to learn something and make it worthwhile.

Click on the link and read all 5 chapters. It probably won't make you a better boater but you'll at least have a card in your wallet saying that you are. http://www.safeboater.com/studyguide.asp

And that's another connection in your fuel line to go wrong? We've never needed them before but now the rep said we should have them? I guess ethanol is the bad guy here eh? Anyway, rep said we should buy one, he must be right. Y'all buy one and let me know in a coupla years if it's necessary for me to have one too. Thanks guys.

It's not painting but, we should still care eh?

Nice fish, WTG champ! It also looks nice and mild out your way.

Yes 5000's are red, the C series was black and the D series was green. I bought 3 5000's (red) in the late 60's. They came with a nice leather pouch. I gave one to a Native guy on Kabinakagami who helped me out of a bad jam. My son Jeff has another one that he keeps mint. And I have one left. They're good solid reels.

I agree, Johnny. What I meant was that it's expensive to be trying various lines for everyone else.

Welcome to you.

Simon. I understand where you and Billy Bob are coming from and that's ok, you're certainly entitled to your opinion. As for not contributing to fundraisers, I think you'll find that the most consistent contributors here are not after a photo op. And that's my opinion.

That's fair. Expensive, but fair.

So why on earth would you change? Except for the braids (PowerPro and Stealth) I use lines that were on the market for years. Stren and Trilene are two examples. I'm happy with them, why would I change?

They probably even switch hands using a baitcaster...

I'd make up a charge. But I'd start with negligence then go to criminal negligence if a rescuer was killed.

You have til tomorrow the 14th. The rod trade ins are March 16-20.