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  1. or you could have stayed home and cut the grass..... naw no fishis better than that. Art
  2. nice fish I am glad you all are fishing together it will be something to always look back on and smile. Art
  3. welcome back Garry long time no hear. Art
  4. Thanks for the help clearing up my point. I was not trying to infer that it was the line that pulls the hook out of the mouth it is the instant reaction that does it. With a softer tip your rod does not react as fast just like the shock absorber. The spinning reel has it place don't get me wrong but to say you can out control a bait caster is incorrect it is not due to the user but the design of the way the reel unspools the line. Most people who use the bait caster and are prolific can cast the bait 6 inches off the water and drop it 2 inches from the shore from a boat. A spinner is usually cast side arm or overhead and is arched to the spot and even if you underhand the spinner you will still have too big of a disadvantage to be as consistent or as accurate as a bait caster. That said being comfortable with the equiptment you use is important and if the spinner works better for you then the spinner will always be the best equiptment in your hands. Art
  5. When you go out and buy a rod and reel don't look at the price until you have match the combo together and it feel like it is part of your hand then see if it is something you can afford... if not it is better to put it back till you can afford it then to buy something that is almost as good. It does not have to be the most expensive rod on the rack but you should stick with a name brand you are familiar with and a vendor that will warranty it if it is needed. I have around 25 rod and reel combos that are matched for different styles/sizes of the fish I am fishing for. The combos that I have all are just what I want because over the years I have given the ones I experimented with to people who are also looking for what they want in the perfect combo. Don't kid yourself if you buy a combo that does not feel good but is less expensive you will never resell it and reclaim your money. The other subject of line choices I have found that the speed of the tip and the stretch of the line is important to consider when you buy a rod. The sensitivity of todays fishing rods have made it so you can tell if your lure is dragging thru mud or gravel. It allows you to feel a fish inhale a rubber worm before he swims away even. Now with that we add to it a rod that has a fast action will set the hook with as little as 8 inches of movement. A line that has no stretch means that an 8 inch pull moves the hook 6 inches. Add all of this up and factor in youth's fast reaction time and hard concentration and you can pull the hook right out of the fishes mouth even before he bites. The good news is as you fish more and more you will subconsciously take these factors into consideration and naturally hook more and more fish with this technology. I have found that you can either use mono with a fast tip or change to a med fast tip and use the super lines with better success until you get past the learning curve of slowing down your reflex hook setting. The bigger the fish expected (heavier rod) the more I lean to a med speed tip with super line. The advantage of the med tip is it is more forgiving and you can use it dual purpose and troll with it. Yea you can also troll with a fast tip but most people prefer a slow tip so when you hook up the load is distributed along the whole length of the rod. A final note is don't buy a cheap baitcaster it will keep you from learning how to use them and will aggravate you to the point were you will not want one. The bait caster has many advantages over a spinning reel in certain conditions. The two that come to mind is line twist is eliminated and casting length can be adjusted in mid flight. Their are a few others that you will learn along the way but most of my spinning reels are used in open water fishing or by others who fish in my boat. Art
  6. For the record I would like to state that I would have been more than happy to hold Tom while Glen put the fuzzy cuffs on before we sent him outside wearing a gold and black Banana hammock, cape and calf high booties. As it was we ended up doing it to Roy but he would not complain and I think he liked it soo we quit and went back to drinkin shine......At least thats what I remember after drinkin shine with Glen..... Art
  7. Let's see when I went fishin Saturdays lunch on the boat was bean dip with scoops corn chips, ritz crackers with vienna sausages and cold beer. I had to fire up the engines 1/2 hour later so I could breath I had some stinky people on board after lunch. So my question is did you eat the Twinkie or use it like a muffler???? Art
  8. If you are any good with mechanical you might look into becoming a tradesman it has worked out for me and has provided a very good way to make a living. I decided to become a plumber and have come to find that people will always need a plumber as long as they have inside plumbing in their house. Art
  9. ha ha you are getting older..... Happy birthday bud hope you get all the things you deserve and then some. Art
  10. Glad to see your smiling face again bud. Art
  11. I guess I need to go on the internet more often sorry for the misunderstanding guys. Art
  12. Just remember the family that hunts together ......gets to bring home 3 times as many Grouse. Congradulations on learning the safe way to use firearms. Art
  13. Don't do it I looked all over the Map and their ain't no GTA on it. Art
  14. Welcome to the board, Yes the unit can be networked but the catch is they must be nmea2000 compliant. Since this is a new 3 years old system the existing one is more than likly not compatable. The best bet is to contact the manufacture to see if they have a patch cord that will tie the two together. The down side of doing what you are trying for is you must use the same brand and possibley the same model as the old unit so you might be giving up a chance to switch brands. A new transducer can usually be purchased to replace the broken on for alot less than a new unit though. Art
  15. At the right place and the right time yaa 116 is pretty cool. So far 72 is my water record but my motorcycle land speed record is a little above 160 mph ONCE. Dont forget to wear your helment and your neck collar when you get into the go fast mode. Art
  16. Look at the kits and decide which parts of it are really useful to you and check the prices of the components you want. Add them up and subtract from it the cost of the units you will never use.Some companies offer good discounts on bulk purchases if it can save a buck on packaging. Art
  17. are you still testing Rick its slow and timed out at 3:10 for me on comcast cable in the states. Art
  18. great fishin Glen glad you got out and got aholt of one of them big cats. Did forget to sterilize that hook before you use it again we dont want any of them fish gettin redneck disease you know. Art
  19. Congradulations on the big fish dad you are now 54 inches ahead of my biggest musky. The magic hat Pete sent me just hasnt kicked in yet I sure hope all of the blue catfishin I have been doing hasn't ruined it. Art
  20. Yes the B&B crew are some of the nicest people to meet I am glad you got a chance to see them I got to know the a year ago at LAk Air. What a bonus too you got the company of my favorite wooly mammoth and his lovely wife also. Glad the day and 1/2 the night went well. Art
  21. Yea I know the man ain't happy when you use bass up here either.Just jig up a few of them shad and send them down deep or yea the bream and such can also work. I have been having a big old time with cut spanish mackeral. Got any small creeks were you can get some chubs them's alget you a few nice cats too. Come on man lets see some pictures of some big cats the water is just about right for the big feedup. Art
  22. Nice job of catchin their glen looks like a good time was had by yaa. Next time you get a few of them small fish send one down to the bottom with a few oz of lead and see if the flatheads are around or better yet a jihungas blue cat. Art
  23. Your cell phone gets better range than a hand help. Get a hardmount the time you are going to need it is when the atmospheric conditions are the worst for transmitting and recieving. The 8ft whip can be laid flat until you need it using a swivel mount bracket. Art
  24. Happy b day Paul and Al hope the day goes well for you. Art
  25. Johhny Bass to clear up my muddled statement actually my point was with all of the good companys out their that willingly want to make the employees happy and well rested. To work for a company that has to be forced to do the right thing is not a good company to work for. That type of company will do only the least amount needed to satisfy the regulation rather than the employee. Art
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