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One way to get IAR and an AR dog might be to try and find an old beater reel that uses only a dog AR, and install its brakeplate in your reel. AFAIK, Ming Yang produces a budget version of your reels named "VIVA", that have a brakeplate with an AR dog without IAR, and I think some of the Chinese made Shakespeare round baitcasters were/are made by M.Y. that have no IAR, only an AR dog that ...

I installed a set of their shorter hard sole version in a pair of their Vibram soled wading boots. I have mixed feelings. The grip is excellent, on par with their studded boots, and the studs have stayed in and worn well although I only used them 1/2 a dozen times at the end of the season. The main issue is stud pressure. The studs transmit pressure past the sole almost directly to the ...

Assuming it's 10' long like your factory model, the blank is either a GSB 120 1L or 1M if it's one piece, and 2L or 2M if two piece. The factory ratings are ridiculous--they rate the L blanks at 2-6 and the M blanks ay 4-12. The more real-world ratings are 3/4 to 3-1/2 on the L blanks, and 1.5 to 4-1/2 oz on the M.

jeep wrangler with a 4.0 straight six

i see some that of us enjoy swimming with bass more than fishing for bass

I've had that happen a few times. Was the tide bottomed out?

Nice to run into you today. Great to see you out and about . Harry

From the AP Quote: Have you heard that the world is now cooling instead of warming? It’s not true, according to an analysis done by several independent statisticians for The Associated Press. The case that the Earth might be cooling partly stems from recent weather. It’s been a while since the super-hot years of 1998 and 2005. So is this a longer climate trend or ...

looks good!

hahahahah trip to home depot is in order!!!!!

"I'm in" Sweet... Thanks!

I won a Loki Seaslider (thanks again G!) last year in a giveaway so I feel I should offer a giveaway back to those that have offered me something to win around the holidays. Its not much, but I have this new 1.5oz Spro 45 swimmer to be mailed out to the first person to guess my 7 week old daughters middle name! I will let it go as long as it "has to" - Thanks for a great site Tim...

oh Spig... prayers sent... for little munchkin and your family...

Prayers sent.....What hospital is the baby going to?

Here we go! Welcome back Steve, we miss ya.

What did aquaskinz say when you asked them about it?

Quote: Originally Posted by Hardcore The word alone seems to trigger all kinds of emotions. Its like stirring a hornets nest. Why??? Why this reel more than others? Is it the price? DO people feel that because it rivals their beloved VS that the have to defend it? Or is it the sand issue I keep hearing about.. The latest version has ...

i add a bit of solder wrapped around the tail hook(s). the solder makes the lure stand up in the water when it is paused and helps it cast a bit better too. it is a good lure to use for schoolies.

Quote: Originally Posted by IamClam I have never eaten a striper.i'm only a flounder eater . dredged lightly in breadcrumbs and fried. my friends say you should never eat a big striper , because of the mercury levels . i wonder how they taste. and i would never eat a bluefish , heard their oily & nasty. true too ...

Good news HPD. Total 360 from the other reports that I am reading about. Thank you.