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The best part is that they aren't even trying to eliminate them permanently. It is just an extreme measure to ensure no carp can get through while the electro-barrier is shut down for maintenance. So they are going to do it again next time maintenance is needed. RJ

I wrapped my grips in Racquet grip tape. Provides a really comfortable surface and keeps my hands warmer than my plain cork grips.

Swimming test is useless. I can swim 1k across and 1k back across a lake without any problems (With a PFD towed behind me for the record). But if I have been knocked out for some reason that ability is meaningless. If you trip on a tackle box/rod/whatever and crack your head on the way out of your boat you're outta luck no matter how skilled you are in the water. RJ

Ultralite crappie tubes in natural colours have worked for me on the credit. Also topwater baits for the bigger ones.

I definitely wasn't questioning the advice. That was just my understanding at the time. Cheers RJ

Thanks for the replies. I was thinking that a shorter rod was better. My current 7' is an ML with no backbone so it doesn't handle these application too well. Cheers RJ

I want to get a proper rod and reel setup for dropshotting/jigging and other finesse presentations. I can handle choosing a reel but I have absolutely no idea what i shoulds be looking for in the way of a rod. I have a budget of less than $150 for the rod and it has to be a 2 piece. What length, action etc. should I be looking for? Thanks RJ

Triple Post????

I use 50lb PP with a 4-6ft 15lb fluoro leader on a 7ft MH Fast rod for Bass. Learn how much hookset is actually needed for the combo you use and no-strecth = no-problem. I use a quick sweep to set and I will miss only 1 of 10 at worst. RJ

Double Post...

Catch the Lakeshore west Go-train at Exhibition Station Get off at Port Credit Go Station. Catch the NorthBound Hurontario Bus from the Go Station entrance and get off at the right stop. Train should be under 20minutes. Cheers RJ

Right hand cast go with a left hand reel. Not having to switch hands is great. I would second the Energy PT, great reel. As for the calcutta I hate round reels but that is a personal thing. RJ

HST as a Stimulus Plan = Terrible Idea No need to check my math...I'm an engineering student LOL. RJ

65,000ft huh. Ever heard of an AA missile. They shot down a U2 spyplane that was moving at 500 knots (or whatever) in 1960. How hard would it be to take down a blimp that doesn't move with todays technology? BAM 400mill up the chute. Military thinking at its finest. 400 mill could be used in much better ways to stimulate the economy. RJ

Observation is always important. I pay attention in class and carefully watch the Prof teach our lessons. Shockingly I understand things! And I often find myself sitting in class listening to people ask annoying questions that they wouldn't have needed to ask if they had been paying attention. I'll have to remember something like this when I start TA'ing next year MWAHAHAHAHA!!!! Don't worry though, the worst case is they suck my Asphalt. RJ