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#1
Rods, Reels and Fishing Line / Re: Hot Water line memory on ...
Last post by loomisguy - Today at 06:38:58 AMIt happens on a spinning reel. Either tie it to a fence post and stretch it or give it a shot of reel snot or some other conditioner.
The permanent cure is braid to a leader of your choice.
The permanent cure is braid to a leader of your choice.
#2
Florida / Re: Everglades Fishing Update!
Last post by big g - Yesterday at 06:02:37 PMWTG Lou. Another great trip!
#3
Dock Talk / Re: What's Up March 2025
Last post by Donald Garner - Yesterday at 12:42:40 PMGood afternoon to everyone 
We've had a slow steady rain shower move across the area here for the past couple days. We've needed the rain for sure. Everything is now pretty and green and the weeds are growing
Forecast for today across Central Texas is 68/82dgrs with partly sunny skies; 76%humidity with a S Wind @ 11mphs. It's going to be humidit and breezy today
Dwayne UPDATE: Guys can't say thank you enough for the prayers. He's steadily improving in all areas. His speech is still not right but there's improvement there also. Still a ways to go though.
Been busy taking care of business down here in Texas while the wife is dealing with Dwayne up there in Alaska. I'm staying busy doing some Spring Yard work etc. I got the back yard on the "To Do List" this coming week.
I got the Stratos up for sale now. It's on Craig's List in Texas and Central Louisiana. I've had several calls and (1) visit but nothing serious. When I get the chance I'll share a story with ya about (2) guys. One who knows 'Nothing about Bass Fishing and wants to buy a Bass Boat and one guy who is A Know It All' about Bass Boats.
My health update; The kidney issue is maintaining its present course of not getting worse etc. I'm down to taking (9) different meds a day now vs (20) different meds when this first started. This is a GOOD THING My Prostrate Biopsy came back Positive 
I went and had a P.E.T. Scan done yesterday afternoon. They took a bunch of X-rays so there will be a future appointment to were we discuss a treatment plan. It's just another issue for me to deal with 
I had a dental appointment yesterday morning. I've been trying and failing to get this one tooth pulled. It's finally pulled and a Temporary Bridge has been emplaced. I got a couple more months of follow up's till the new Permanent Bridge is emplaced.
To everyone I hope your weekend ahead is a safe and pleasant one. Tight lines to those hitting the water. I have everyone in my daily prayers that are in need of them.
We've had a slow steady rain shower move across the area here for the past couple days. We've needed the rain for sure. Everything is now pretty and green and the weeds are growing
Forecast for today across Central Texas is 68/82dgrs with partly sunny skies; 76%humidity with a S Wind @ 11mphs. It's going to be humidit and breezy today
Dwayne UPDATE: Guys can't say thank you enough for the prayers. He's steadily improving in all areas. His speech is still not right but there's improvement there also. Still a ways to go though.
Been busy taking care of business down here in Texas while the wife is dealing with Dwayne up there in Alaska. I'm staying busy doing some Spring Yard work etc. I got the back yard on the "To Do List" this coming week.
I got the Stratos up for sale now. It's on Craig's List in Texas and Central Louisiana. I've had several calls and (1) visit but nothing serious. When I get the chance I'll share a story with ya about (2) guys. One who knows 'Nothing about Bass Fishing and wants to buy a Bass Boat and one guy who is A Know It All' about Bass Boats.
My health update; The kidney issue is maintaining its present course of not getting worse etc. I'm down to taking (9) different meds a day now vs (20) different meds when this first started. This is a GOOD THING
My Prostrate Biopsy came back Positive I went and had a P.E.T. Scan done yesterday afternoon. They took a bunch of X-rays so there will be a future appointment to were we discuss a treatment plan. It's just another issue for me to deal with I had a dental appointment yesterday morning. I've been trying and failing to get this one tooth pulled. It's finally pulled and a Temporary Bridge has been emplaced. I got a couple more months of follow up's till the new Permanent Bridge is emplaced.
To everyone I hope your weekend ahead is a safe and pleasant one. Tight lines to those hitting the water. I have everyone in my daily prayers that are in need of them.
#4
Rods, Reels and Fishing Line / Hot Water line memory on Spar...
Last post by Esox obsessed - Yesterday at 10:23:05 AMI was wondering if anybody else who uses mono or fluoro and spare spools will soak again briefly before use as i just swapped to the spare and despite the soaking the line when i respooled several months ago noticed the memory seemed to come back a bit the other day also was wondering if anybody seemed to have it come back when fishing in cold temperatures
(In terms of a spare spool when one gets low i swap to the next and refill as soon as i get the chance and the cycle repeats)
(In terms of a spare spool when one gets low i swap to the next and refill as soon as i get the chance and the cycle repeats)
#5
Florida / Re: Everglades Fishing Update!
Last post by Capt. BassinLou - Yesterday at 08:58:03 AMThe largemouth bite is phenomenal right now in the Glades!
Fantastic outing yesterday! We landed 150 largemouth! Crazy, crazy, bite!
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#6
Rods, Reels and Fishing Line / Re: IRT Reels
Last post by Esox obsessed - March 28, 2025, 04:49:13 PMQuote from: Mike Cork on March 28, 2025, 04:00:32 PMI haven't heard anything about them. But, very curious what you think about them. Love the idea that they are American made!!
That is what got me to buy them
Seemed nice spooling it up will find out after may 1st
#7
Rods, Reels and Fishing Line / Re: IRT Reels
Last post by Mike Cork - March 28, 2025, 04:00:32 PMI haven't heard anything about them. But, very curious what you think about them. Love the idea that they are American made!!
#8
Reels / 13 Fishing reel parts
Last post by Mike Cork - March 28, 2025, 03:55:32 PMWhile slightly over engineered, and I don't recommend non-mechanically inclined anglers attempting their own maintenance on these reels, they are a quality reel that most owners enjoy. I don't see many of them except for cleaning and an occasional worm gear / pawl malfunction.
13 Fishing was a great company to work with as far as a shop, getting parts was easy, they were quick on shipping and very reasonable with prices. I really liked them because their shipping was fair versus a flat rate of 12 dollars when all you bought was a spring that could have shipped with a stamp. ANYWAY... no longer.
Rapala bought them and now they won't sell parts to me. If you need to have it worked on you have to ship it to them and they will only fix it after a cleaning and a starting rate of $40. That price isn't that bad, I charged $30 (return shipping included).
I'm just disappointed I can no longer repair 13 Fishing reel. I most certainly will clean them and make them cast better than new, but if it's broke you have to send it to Rapala now.
Informational Rant Over,
Mike
13 Fishing was a great company to work with as far as a shop, getting parts was easy, they were quick on shipping and very reasonable with prices. I really liked them because their shipping was fair versus a flat rate of 12 dollars when all you bought was a spring that could have shipped with a stamp. ANYWAY... no longer.
Rapala bought them and now they won't sell parts to me. If you need to have it worked on you have to ship it to them and they will only fix it after a cleaning and a starting rate of $40. That price isn't that bad, I charged $30 (return shipping included).
I'm just disappointed I can no longer repair 13 Fishing reel. I most certainly will clean them and make them cast better than new, but if it's broke you have to send it to Rapala now.
Informational Rant Over,
Mike
#9
LA Chat / Re: Another surgery in the boo...
Last post by big g - March 28, 2025, 02:00:00 PMPT is a tough one but a must for any success. Don't ever miss PT. Good luck!
#10
LA Chat / Re: Another surgery in the boo...
Last post by Nutt - March 28, 2025, 12:49:03 PMThanks, everyone. It hasnt been as bad as I thought it would be. SO FAR. I started PT Tuesday, and go 3x per week for 12 weeks. I honestly dont see why it would take so long to recover from this so far. My PT lady was impressed with the amount of movement I have this soon after surgery. I either had a fantastic doctor or am just luck so far. I figured this would have been worse than my back surgery, but its not even close.