John

Yup that's the way to go. I have used one for years with great success.

Finally, someone who's making sense!

Post some pic's, would love to see them.

Sincere condolences Ron. Everyone needs a buddy like that.

If it's trades you're considering Peter maybe a call to some of the community colleges and see what their adult learning centres have to offer.

I might have picked a different comparable. When Daimler Benz took over Chrysler it took less than 18 months for the incest to start. There were more Chry-cedes and Merc-slers than most realize. Similarly when Gary left, the products were designed and built by Shimano. He had no control over the destiny of the Loomis product. It will be interesting to see how many are actually bought with real money compared to how many are "bought" by the pro's.

Looks like a fine time boss. Damn (dam) that river is low!

You one of them stumpjumper dudes Tommy?

Pretty sure you tricked the language police by not putting a space between Joey and w...., well , you know. Joeylures has a nice ring to it, Joeylures.com sounds even better. Yup, watch out from hostile takeovers from Sturgeon Falls.

With all due respect, what is the science that is behind "the best blank in the world"? It is still a mass produced rod, built as a one size fits all solution....it's a $500+ shimano bass rod guys. I'll take my chances with "last years" blank and a custom build.

Obviously you want the boat..........so pay whatever it is worth to YOU.

Probably is but at this time of year manufacturers provide additional incentives to dealers to move current and previous year product. Most dealers won't tell you this as they want to keep it for themselves if they can. 20% discount is not unheard of at this time of year. Try it but be prepared to walk.

I guess I'm missing something here. As an old school oldtimer, I fail to comprehend $500+ for a commercially made bass rod. I think that I will put my next investment of that magnitude into something more "custom"....

I'm of the opinion that anything hooked like that that's in season is destined for the frying pan. I am all for C&R but sometimes the writing is on the wall. You might save the fish by cutting the hooks but as you say you would need a pair of small boltcutters for those hooks.

Absolutely, let's stop protecting the little a$$'s and their parents and make the punishment fit the crime...

He doesn't have time Joe he's still shovelling on other threads..

Oh I agree 100% that these kids needs a rude awakening, BUT, thumping a 13 or 14 year old unconscious doesn't solve the problem, just someone's anger or ego at the time. If that floats your boat and satisfies your manhood then what can I say..

And you win the prize for the most intelligent post of the day, well done!

Tommy, I'm just asking a simple question to something that makes no sense.

Look, first I'm just having a little fun at your expense, second, you don't use vocabulary like that to members of this board. It's just that simple. At best it will get you edited, at worst it will get you banned. At the end of the day, take a deep breath and go fish another location..

Oh boy!

Easy for you to say..

They are right next to the all natural food colouring Joe..

Huh?

Geez I figured you guys with the fancy titles wouldn't be adverse to shoveling a little poop from time the time. That's why we pay you the big bucks...