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That's what I use for burning big baits really fast and working jerk / twitch baits as it takes up line very quickly. Certainly not a quality reel but it sure gets the job done for certain applications. It's big & bulky but is still very comfortable for using all day. It'll also work well as a 2nd trolling reel.

That's what she said last night

When your riding a bike you get on from whatever side feels best and casting is exactly the same, you cast whatever way is best and most comfortable to YOU. With the exception of possibly 2 or 3 people, I've been using a bait caster longer than anyone on this board and I'm pretty darned good at it too, I'm right handed and cast with my right hand on the reel. I then switch and hold the rod with my left hand and crank with my right. It's worked great for me for many many years yet some folks will still tell me I'm doing it wrong. If it works for YOU...your doing it right.

I've ordered a few things from Cabelas in the States and have always been more than impressed with their customer service. I've never been in a Cabelas store but had always heard great things about the American branches and most say their far better than BPS. I'm a long ways from the new Barrie store but had planned on taking a drive over there just to see it but since it's opening last year I don't think I've heard a single good thing about it on this board so it looks like I'm gonna take a pass on the visit. Thanks for the heads up boyz.

A very dear friend of ours for the past 40 years died suddenly a couple months ago at only 58 and her husband, also a good bud, naturally took it extremely hard and was having a terrible time coping with it. He went through a local church and found some counselling and he says it's really helped him in a big way.

Diane says "hi backatcha" Joey and yes, she's feeling really good..

And you know your always welcome

And darned proud of it too !!

I hear ya Brian and I'll bet your nan's dumplings were fantastic. I was just referring to the fact that "duff" is navy slang for desert.

We had a similar thread here a few years back and just by coincidence it was a Sunday and my wife had Yorkshires cooking. When they came out I posted a picture and I think everyone here wanted one LOL Your right though Rob, nobody loses when there's GOOD Yorkshires on the menu.

If you were in the Navy Brian, duff would be desert.

Sorry Rob, but my wife makes the absolute best Yorkshires in the entire universe LOL

Lookin good Rob, not much beats a good Prime Rib

Once you include $$$$ it becomes work rather than fun.

Life sure isn't fair sometimes Cliff and I doubt if any of us will ever have an answer as to why. Something that's always pi$$ed me off is good people get sick and often die far before their time, while the likes of Clifford Olsen, Paul Bernardo and Charles Manson live long & healthy.

I figured I was safe Cliff, I'm 100 miles from Joey LOL

Any chance Paul's trying to send you a message Joey ??

Darned nice job there Dave, really nice !!

It's been a few years since we stayed in tents, but when hydro was available I used it too. Cold rainy miserable days it sure was nice to have that little electric heater going to keep everything nice and warm & dry and I'm sure as heck not embarrassed to admit that.

Incase anyone is interested. http://lakefieldherald.com/2015/02_20_2015/icefishing.html

My life seems sooooooo dull not having all these superstitions to worry about before I head out for a day of fishing

Opening day for musky in 2001 I got a musky on the 1st cast and boated 9 in the next 2 1/2 hours. Doesn't always work out that well though.

This mornings news say someone started a fund to pay for the funeral and it's up to $20,000 so far.

No superstitions here, just pick a spot, clip on a bait & start casting. Has always worked well for me anyways.