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Title: Florida Fishbooking 2014
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 19, 2014, 05:27:37 AM
Since a few people have followed me to this site, Lou and I have thought to bring this fun competition over here. We have done this on another site, and while most of the "main" people are also here, we are going to see if we can get some of you guys involved.

"Florida Bragging Rights"

This competition is based on the five biggest fish of the month. Yes, you have all month to gather your five biggest fish. How they are judged is not based on weight though, its based on the length. Here is how you get credit for the fish. Once the fish is caught you take a picture of the fish being measured on a measuring device. A few people have just used rulers, some have made their own devices(and quite inventive too), and some, including myself, have purchased the folding ruler from BPS for like $5. The pictures are then uploaded to the thread, and a little description of what you caught them on and maybe how you worked the bait. At the beginning of the week the numbers are added to the totals to post the standings so everyone knows where they are at for the month.

The whole purpose of the thread is to see how people are doing around the state, and what they are doing. Sometimes we will throw in a few curve balls to see what people will do in a given variable. We try to keep things fresh and interesting. The thread is not only full of pictures of fish that people have caught, but there are some pretty interesting conversations that may occur as well. I will say that since doing the competition, those of us that have stuck with it, like Lou, MCS, dsidle, gatorgirl, and myself, have become quite a close group. Since its hard to get any genuine information from the other site without bashing following soon behind, most have resorted to sticking to that thread. Well, at least here the can get the quality info they want, and thats why the have become members here.

The competition has been on a little hiatus recently, and we will start it back up soon. But for now we would just like to see who of all would be interested in joining in on the fun. Thank you for reading, and Lou and I look forward to playing again soon with you.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on January 19, 2014, 06:26:02 AM
the mutt has tracked you down, and will be watching, fishing will be slow this month but hope to be out to play by feb,
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on January 19, 2014, 07:45:30 AM
Might be a fun idea, I'll keep an eye on it and see how it goes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 19, 2014, 07:56:55 AM
As you can see I got the message.... LOl. Hey Mutt! Good to see you. LMG your making it happen, awesome. It's too bad we can't get started, and give the contest a trial run over here. I was telling MCS, just the other day, that I made the right decision in taking a break. I have been very busy lately, and I have not fished much.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 19, 2014, 08:10:21 AM
Oh.... btw LMG, the title of the thread was great for our inaugural site.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 19, 2014, 08:24:41 AM
What's up guys. New hang out is looking and feeling good.

Glad to see you here mutt.

Can't wait till it warms up. Chilly this morning suppose to headout to michaelt's spots tomorrow
Gonna throw a light Texas rig, rattlesnakes, centipede and fat Alberts. See how that does.

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on January 19, 2014, 11:29:02 AM
I'm in, now that I am back in Fl.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: CountBassula on January 19, 2014, 12:50:34 PM
well well well who do we have here!

challenge accepted, gambler!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 19, 2014, 01:55:47 PM
Mutt its good to see you here! Looks like the clan is slowly coming. Deadeye, its quite interesting indeed. Martin......well......its always good to have you around. Where's Gator?

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 19, 2014, 02:58:29 PM
Quote from: CountBassula on January 19, 2014, 12:50:34 PM
well well well who do we have here!

challenge accepted, gambler!

Dzien dobry my vodka supplying comrade!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 19, 2014, 03:00:48 PM
Quote from: Deadeye on January 19, 2014, 07:45:30 AM
Might be a fun idea, I'll keep an eye on it and see how it goes.

Best part for me is chatting and seeing the what where when and how other folks are doing it, also sharing my go to baits and tricks. You'll see.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 19, 2014, 05:07:08 PM
Quote from: CountBassula on January 19, 2014, 12:50:34 PM
well well well who do we have here!

challenge accepted, gambler!

Hey you sound like a guy I know..... LOl.... What's up buddy!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 19, 2014, 05:08:52 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 19, 2014, 01:55:47 PM
Mutt its good to see you here! Looks like the clan is slowly coming. Deadeye, its quite interesting indeed. Martin......well......its always good to have you around. Where's Gator?

~cf

We probably will not see or here from Gator, remember her wedding is quickly approaching. She might pop in and say hi.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on January 19, 2014, 05:36:18 PM
I'll be going out tomorrow. Prolly throw some soft swimbaits and may try a jerk bait.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 19, 2014, 06:05:13 PM
Anybody buying stuff from dicks soon? If so pm me I can help you out. Needs to be at least $50 and in store.

Good luck chobeeangler, what's the temps at down your way?
I am looking at low 40's in the am Tuesday closer to 50.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on January 19, 2014, 06:11:40 PM
Looking at a high of 72 tomorrow. Nothing happening the last few days due to the cold. Firgure they might be active tomorrow.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 19, 2014, 06:31:24 PM
Yeah I am hoping so too weather has at least been consistent for a few days I wish I could fish the evening versus the morning to enjoy the warmer temps. Now I know in July and August y'all will be hating me lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 19, 2014, 07:13:49 PM
Went out today with the wife's Papa. Even though it was a bit cold, we surprisingly did pretty well. It was a light weight small bait presentation. Caught a lot with brush hogs and lizards. Mostly used the T3 with the 12# Cajun line, kind of like Ultra Light fishing for me. Most of the fish were in the 2-4# range, but was good fun. Totaled close to 40 fish between the 2 of us. Was a nice South Florida day on Lake Coral Springs.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 19, 2014, 08:43:20 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 19, 2014, 07:13:49 PM
Went out today with the wife's Papa. Even though it was a bit cold, we surprisingly did pretty well. It was a light weight small bait presentation. Caught a lot with brush hogs and lizards. Mostly used the T3 with the 12# Cajun line, kind of like Ultra Light fishing for me. Most of the fish were in the 2-4# range, but was good fun. Totaled close to 40 fish between the 2 of us. Was a nice South Florida day on Lake Coral Springs.

~cf

40 fish most in the 2-4 range heck yeah that sounds like a blast! Nice work!
Sounds like what I have in mind for tomorrow hope I get similar results
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on January 20, 2014, 06:12:40 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 19, 2014, 07:13:49 PM
Went out today with the wife's Papa. Even though it was a bit cold, we surprisingly did pretty well. It was a light weight small bait presentation. Caught a lot with brush hogs and lizards. Mostly used the T3 with the 12# Cajun line, kind of like Ultra Light fishing for me. Most of the fish were in the 2-4# range, but was good fun. Totaled close to 40 fish between the 2 of us. Was a nice South Florida day on Lake Coral Springs.

~cf

Heck yeah nothing wrong with that!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 20, 2014, 08:22:56 AM
43 and foggy this morning. Hit my buddies ace spot and nothing doing, spooked a few clod hopping around. He landed a couple small ones, sun was just peaking through the trees when I left, he staid to work my side, so I wonder if he finally hooked into a nice fish or two. freaking cold tho.

Update
He lasted another hour and no more bites.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on January 20, 2014, 10:42:12 AM
I'm going around 3pm. I'll post what ever happens.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 20, 2014, 12:22:58 PM
Hey LGM!! You I won the Livingston lure drawing. That's so cool!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 20, 2014, 12:52:29 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on January 20, 2014, 12:22:58 PM
Hey LGM!! You I won the Livingston lure drawing. That's so cool!!

Play the lotto Lou that is two contests this month LOL You are on a roll!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 20, 2014, 01:08:49 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on January 20, 2014, 12:22:58 PM
Hey LGM!! You I won the Livingston lure drawing. That's so cool!!

Been here a while, 1st thing I won, lol. Brings a little light to this damn Monday.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 20, 2014, 01:17:49 PM
Quote from: MCS on January 20, 2014, 12:52:29 PM
Play the lotto Lou that is two contests this month LOL You are on a roll!

LOL... I have and nothing. I play these contest and I win. I'll take it. It makes me all giddy like a little kid who just won a raffle.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 20, 2014, 01:20:07 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 20, 2014, 01:08:49 PM
Been here a while, 1st thing I won, lol. Brings a little light to this damn Monday.

~cf

Uh...oh.... sounds like crappy Monday
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 20, 2014, 01:36:44 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on January 20, 2014, 01:20:07 PM
Uh...oh.... sounds like crappy Monday

"Sounds like somebodies got a case of the Mondays"-Office Space

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 20, 2014, 02:58:43 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 20, 2014, 01:36:44 PM
"Sounds like somebodies got a case of the Mondays"-Office Space

~cf

LOL... awesome movie... um you have my stapler.... LOL....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on January 20, 2014, 05:37:36 PM
Went from 3~5 caught two dinkers. Gonna try again tomorrow.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on January 20, 2014, 05:58:22 PM
hey lou and Lm congrats on the contest win, i just signed up for the 3 new contests.  this is cool fishing and contest too ;D ~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: CountBassula on January 20, 2014, 06:06:43 PM
sup guys!

hey MCS, my Mom is flying in in few months, let me know if you need any Polish liquor :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 20, 2014, 06:11:17 PM
Quote from: OkeechobeeAngler on January 20, 2014, 05:37:36 PM
Went from 3~5 caught two dinkers. Gonna try again tomorrow.

Sounds like the bass celebrated a federal holiday on us today lol Hope they are back to work tomorrow lol Plan on hitting the spot that produced my avatar. Typically a trick worm or rapala water. Gonna try jigs and maybe spinnerbaits really slow
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 20, 2014, 07:26:21 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on January 20, 2014, 05:58:22 PM
hey lou and Lm congrats on the contest win, i just signed up for the 3 new contests.  this is cool fishing and contest too ;D ~cf

Thanks Mutt. I can't wait to see which bait I got. I was telling MCS hopefully the color relates to my area. I also signed up for 2 out of 3 new contests. That idea is so cool.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 20, 2014, 07:28:57 PM
Quote from: CountBassula on January 20, 2014, 06:06:43 PM
sup guys!

hey MCS, my Mom is flying in in few months, let me know if you need any Polish liquor :)

What's up Count!! So what made you go with this name?? Trying to stay incognito? Can you introduce a vid on this site? Look into it. That will make us feel right at home. LOL.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 20, 2014, 08:42:57 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on January 20, 2014, 07:28:57 PM
What's up Count!! So what made you go with this name?? Trying to stay incognito? Can you introduce a vid on this site? Look into it. That will make us feel right at home. LOL.

Yes he needs to change his name. Martin was soo much.....well.....Martin, lol. The contests here are cool. They also give away some nice things. The sponsors are amazing, and we really are a tight group here. I'm glad you guys gave it a chance. I know Mike is really happy to have you. The man you need to talk to about rods and reels is Ron. You might know him from Valley Sports. Trust me you won't be disappointed. Any questions you have feel free to ask. We don't judge here and after all we are here to learn. I can't wait to get this thing rolling again, especially in a new field. Lou, you and I have a bit of planning to do to make this interesting, lol. Martin......well.......you know what to do. And I will see you next weekend. We need to get the word to Gator, even though she will be absent for a bit. Now I can't hide anymore, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bostonsox04 on January 21, 2014, 07:51:50 AM
Florida Fishbooking huh.. I like the new name! Speaking of contests, we had our annual Christmas cruise for my company and I won 500 bucks in the raffle! Hello new fishing gear. First "contest" I've ever won!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 21, 2014, 07:59:51 AM
Quote from: bostonsox04 on January 21, 2014, 07:51:50 AM
Florida Fishbooking huh.. I like the new name! Speaking of contests, we had our annual Christmas cruise for my company and I won 500 bucks in the raffle! Hello new fishing gear. First "contest" I've ever won!

That is awesome congrats! You can get yourself some nice gear with that amount.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 21, 2014, 08:08:48 AM
Well my morning didn't start off so well. Broken water main from 1:30 in the afternoon to 1:30 am.
Had to catch up on a few things around the house, off to my spot where I landed my avatar and a few others in the 4 or 5 range.....get to it, what is that thing sticking in the water...Haven't been in a few months...NO FISHING.....WTF I have fished here and seen other ocasionally fish for the last 2 yrs since I moved here...make a few casts, had a bump but I split, don't like being a douche bag that is disregarding the rules. Now here is my rant  ~xyz ~rant ^-^ What is wrong with people today?!?! It is recreationally acceptable to smoke weed but F%$# fishing that S$%# needs to be stopped! And I like to thank all the other anglers out there, who aid in getting these signs place by leaving your line, used plastics or just being ignorant like fishing behind someones house or parking up on the grass because you don't want to park down the street(seen it at this particular spot) . Thanks for screwing the people that just want to be left alone and fish ~c~ .......~rant ~rant Rant over. Went to the spot up the road, it can be feast or famine there, get nothing or a whole lot of pot belly ones or two, then there is the ocasional 5 plus that you drag up. Well it was a famine day. Got there about 6:30 threw a jig for about 30 until the turtles stole the claws. Sun peaking up saw a few busting the surface, had a spinner bait so I gave that a go, fast slow top bottom over grass by culverts. Notta.....Supposed to be cold next couple days, looks like my next outting will be Friday
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 21, 2014, 08:23:38 AM
Quote from: bostonsox04 on January 21, 2014, 07:51:50 AM
Florida Fishbooking huh.. I like the new name! Speaking of contests, we had our annual Christmas cruise for my company and I won 500 bucks in the raffle! Hello new fishing gear. First "contest" I've ever won!

Whats up BoSox!

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 21, 2014, 08:31:50 AM
Quote from: MCS on January 21, 2014, 08:08:48 AM
Well my morning didn't start off so well. Broken water main from 1:30 in the afternoon to 1:30 am.
Had to catch up on a few things around the house, off to my spot where I landed my avatar and a few others in the 4 or 5 range.....get to it, what is that thing sticking in the water...Haven't been in a few months...NO FISHING.....WTF I have fished here and seen other ocasionally fish for the last 2 yrs since I moved here...make a few casts, had a bump but I split, don't like being a douche bag that is disregarding the rules. Now here is my rant  ~xyz ~rant ^-^ What is wrong with people today?!?! It is recreationally acceptable to smoke weed but F%$# fishing that S$%# needs to be stopped! And I like to thank all the other anglers out there, who aid in getting these signs place by leaving your line, used plastics or just being ignorant like fishing behind someones house or parking up on the grass because you don't want to park down the street(seen it at this particular spot) . Thanks for screwing the people that just want to be left alone and fish ~c~ .......~rant ~rant Rant over. Went to the spot up the road, it can be feast or famine there, get nothing or a whole lot of pot belly ones or two, then there is the ocasional 5 plus that you drag up. Well it was a famine day. Got there about 6:30 threw a jig for about 30 until the turtles stole the claws. Sun peaking up saw a few busting the surface, had a spinner bait so I gave that a go, fast slow top bottom over grass by culverts. Notta.....Supposed to be cold next couple days, looks like my next outting will be Friday

We have a lot of those signs down here to. I still fish them. Most people really don't bother me. Those signs are more meant for those "bucket fisherman" that bring their whole family there and leave their trash all over the place. Almost all the time I get asked if I was catching anything. They see someone that has a real fishing pole, they know you aren't there for grabs. I love it when I hook into something good that gives a nice fight, that's when people come out with curiosity to see what was bending the rod.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 21, 2014, 09:21:21 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 21, 2014, 08:31:50 AM
We have a lot of those signs down here to. I still fish them. Most people really don't bother me. Those signs are more meant for those "bucket fisherman" that bring their whole family there and leave their trash all over the place. Almost all the time I get asked if I was catching anything. They see someone that has a real fishing pole, they know you aren't there for grabs. I love it when I hook into something good that gives a nice fight, that's when people come out with curiosity to see what was bending the rod.

~cf

Yeah well I think this spot had 2 problems, someone (i have done it a few times but lost my lure) hooked the fountain rope and broke it and I think someone snagged the carp out of one pond.
It depends, I try not to push my luck at businesses. This place I might have stuck around as it was only one sign in the front....back half of the pond had no indication, also think they didn't like the fact of "outsiders" showing up. But the maintenance guy starts at like 7 so maybe on weekends I will hit it up early.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 21, 2014, 09:34:39 AM
Quote from: MCS on January 21, 2014, 09:21:21 AM
Yeah well I think this spot had 2 problems, someone (i have done it a few times but lost my lure) hooked the fountain rope and broke it and I think someone snagged the carp out of one pond.
It depends, I try not to push my luck at businesses. This place I might have stuck around as it was only one sign in the front....back half of the pond had no indication, also think they didn't like the fact of "outsiders" showing up. But the maintenance guy starts at like 7 so maybe on weekends I will hit it up early.

Do what I do, wear Fishouflage, then  you cant be seen.  ;D

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 21, 2014, 11:29:05 AM
Quote from: bostonsox04 on January 21, 2014, 07:51:50 AM
Florida Fishbooking huh.. I like the new name! Speaking of contests, we had our annual Christmas cruise for my company and I won 500 bucks in the raffle! Hello new fishing gear. First "contest" I've ever won!

What's up Boston!! Great to see you on here.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 21, 2014, 11:32:43 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 20, 2014, 08:42:57 PM
Yes he needs to change his name. Martin was soo much.....well.....Martin, lol. The contests here are cool. They also give away some nice things. The sponsors are amazing, and we really are a tight group here. I'm glad you guys gave it a chance. I know Mike is really happy to have you. The man you need to talk to about rods and reels is Ron. You might know him from Valley Sports. Trust me you won't be disappointed. Any questions you have feel free to ask. We don't judge here and after all we are here to learn. I can't wait to get this thing rolling again, especially in a new field. Lou, you and I have a bit of planning to do to make this interesting, lol. Martin......well.......you know what to do. And I will see you next weekend. We need to get the word to Gator, even though she will be absent for a bit. Now I can't hide anymore, lol.

LMG, you are right, when the time comes we definitely need to brain storm some. I am being approached about the contest and if I will be running both sites?? My answer was that I will be re-visiting the contest as May approaches. Right now I am focused on my upcoming season.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 21, 2014, 11:35:36 AM
Quote from: MCS on January 21, 2014, 08:08:48 AM
Well my morning didn't start off so well. Broken water main from 1:30 in the afternoon to 1:30 am.
Had to catch up on a few things around the house, off to my spot where I landed my avatar and a few others in the 4 or 5 range.....get to it, what is that thing sticking in the water...Haven't been in a few months...NO FISHING.....WTF I have fished here and seen other ocasionally fish for the last 2 yrs since I moved here...make a few casts, had a bump but I split, don't like being a douche bag that is disregarding the rules. Now here is my rant  ~xyz ~rant ^-^ What is wrong with people today?!?! It is recreationally acceptable to smoke weed but F%$# fishing that S$%# needs to be stopped! And I like to thank all the other anglers out there, who aid in getting these signs place by leaving your line, used plastics or just being ignorant like fishing behind someones house or parking up on the grass because you don't want to park down the street(seen it at this particular spot) . Thanks for screwing the people that just want to be left alone and fish ~c~ .......~rant ~rant Rant over. Went to the spot up the road, it can be feast or famine there, get nothing or a whole lot of pot belly ones or two, then there is the ocasional 5 plus that you drag up. Well it was a famine day. Got there about 6:30 threw a jig for about 30 until the turtles stole the claws. Sun peaking up saw a few busting the surface, had a spinner bait so I gave that a go, fast slow top bottom over grass by culverts. Notta.....Supposed to be cold next couple days, looks like my next outting will be Friday

Sorry about your spot MCS. I had a similar thing occur at the park I fish at. They have placed no fishing signs around the biggest and most productive lake because a ski boat company has a contract with that park and I guess they want to keep fisherman out. Sucks big time!! That lake holds some pigs!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 21, 2014, 11:38:16 AM
Went out for a little while this morning. When I got to the park the wind and rain began. I said screw it. I put on a rain coat that have in the car and I went fishing. It was slow. I convinced 3 little guys to bite, and then I had to get going. Idk, when I will go out again.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 21, 2014, 11:40:56 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on January 21, 2014, 11:32:43 AM
LMG, you are right, when the time comes we definitely need to brain storm some. I am being approached about the contest and if I will be running both sites?? My answer was that I will be re-visiting the contest as May approaches. Right now I am focused on my upcoming season.

Run on both sites? Way too much work. Might as well get the rest of them over here, lol.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 21, 2014, 12:22:53 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 21, 2014, 11:40:56 AM
Run on both sites? Way too much work. Might as well get the rest of them over here, lol.

~cf

I enjoy the contests, but I am not going to be a slave to it. Again, when the time comes to re-visit we will plan it right. Besides at the current rate all the contestants will be here already. LOL.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on January 21, 2014, 01:04:30 PM
Waiting patiently.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 21, 2014, 05:02:13 PM
Quote from: OkeechobeeAngler on January 21, 2014, 01:04:30 PM
Waiting patiently.

Hey Okeechobeeangler, are you waiting patiently for the contest? Or to fish? If your waiting for the contest, I am sorry to tell you, its going to be a while, at least from my end. If LMG, wants to get things kicked started earlier that's up to him.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on January 21, 2014, 05:03:39 PM
Waiting on the contest. No biggy on the wait.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 21, 2014, 05:56:31 PM
Quote from: OkeechobeeAngler on January 21, 2014, 05:03:39 PM
Waiting on the contest. No biggy on the wait.

Sorry you have to wait, I explained why on the other site. It would be fun to get one started, but I just don't have the time to dedicate to it right now. In the mean time, you can practice as much as you want. LOL...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: dsidle61 on January 21, 2014, 06:48:38 PM
hey guys ive been poking around both sites for a little here to try and decide where I like best lol I guess each has its benefits.  As far as the fishing goes I haven't been getting out a whole lot, things are seriously slow around here so im keeping it to weekends until full on spawn kicks in.  I went out on the boat Saturday to a small lake around my place.  Didn't do terrible caught I think 6 between the two of us in about 2 hours and got chased off by the rain once.  Today would have been my good day to go out with temps in the upper 60s/low 70s at 3 when I was off work but I didn't make it to the pond.  Hopefully taking the boat out this weekend at some point so ill check back in. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 22, 2014, 06:13:47 AM
Was gonna hit the pond this morning, but the 50 degree temps made me think otherwise. Maybe after work.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Nowsker on January 22, 2014, 07:29:25 AM
Prob not going to get out but if I do I'm in :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 22, 2014, 08:48:33 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 22, 2014, 06:13:47 AM
Was gonna hit the pond this morning, but the 50 degree temps made me think otherwise. Maybe after work.

~cf

34 today at 8 am  :shocking: screw you man. Is this florida or Maine so confused this winter  :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bostonsox04 on January 22, 2014, 09:01:01 AM
What do yall know about snakehead fishing? I hear topwater frogs parallel to the bank. Do you think they'll lock up with this colder weather we've been having?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 22, 2014, 10:25:26 AM
The Snakeheads are still biting. I have noticed that they are a little slow to the chase sometimes. I caught one Sunday fishing with a brush hog style bait. It was weird because I was fishing pretty deep on a ledge and there was no violent head shaking going on.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Mike Cork on January 22, 2014, 10:53:54 AM
Howdy Folks, I don't want to bust up a thread by getting off topic but did want to say welcome aboard. We are very excited to have you all checking us out.

Breezing through the thread I see that some of you have found the contest board, make sure to get involved there as I have a lot of great stuff to give away to include some Dobyns Rods and Rapsody Rods; tackle of all sorts and it's so easy to enter.

Also check out the main site for articles from everyday anglers that are sharing their little piece of the pie. I try to publish relevant news as well. Lots happening here on UB.

If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable just let us know.

Mike
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 22, 2014, 11:02:27 AM
Quote from: Mike Cork on January 22, 2014, 10:53:54 AM
Howdy Folks, I don't want to bust up a thread by getting off topic but did want to say welcome aboard. We are very excited to have you all checking us out.

Breezing through the thread I see that some of you have found the contest board, make sure to get involved there as I have a lot of great stuff to give away to include some Dobyns Rods and Rapsody Rods; tackle of all sorts and it's so easy to enter.

Also check out the main site for articles from everyday anglers that are sharing their little piece of the pie. I try to publish relevant news as well. Lots happening here on UB.

If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable just let us know.

Mike

Thanks Mike for popping in and sharing information with us. Those contests are such a cool idea. Pop in at any time and hang with us for awhile.

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on January 22, 2014, 11:10:03 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on January 21, 2014, 05:56:31 PM
Sorry you have to wait, I explained why on the other site. It would be fun to get one started, but I just don't have the time to dedicate to it right now. In the mean time, you can practice as much as you want. LOL...

What other site?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 22, 2014, 11:14:23 AM
LMG... poor Gator didn't get the message that our group has moved to hang here. You should drop her PM. She sent me one, looking for everybody. LOL..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 22, 2014, 11:36:00 AM
I just sent her a message Lou.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 22, 2014, 11:43:57 AM
Quote from: Mike Cork on January 22, 2014, 10:53:54 AM
Howdy Folks, I don't want to bust up a thread by getting off topic but did want to say welcome aboard. We are very excited to have you all checking us out.

Breezing through the thread I see that some of you have found the contest board, make sure to get involved there as I have a lot of great stuff to give away to include some Dobyns Rods and Rapsody Rods; tackle of all sorts and it's so easy to enter.

Also check out the main site for articles from everyday anglers that are sharing their little piece of the pie. I try to publish relevant news as well. Lots happening here on UB.

If there is anything we can do to make your visit more enjoyable just let us know.

Mike

Thank you sir for putting on a good show. Really enjoying the site and contests. Again thanks for having us.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 22, 2014, 03:15:18 PM
Quote from: OkeechobeeAngler on January 21, 2014, 05:03:39 PM
Waiting on the contest. No biggy on the wait.

He man you see this thread.
http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=113742.msg0#new
Might shorten your wait and turn it into wieght LOL
I gotta get me a scale.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on January 22, 2014, 05:19:49 PM
Hello! ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: BigMouthBassGuy on January 22, 2014, 05:28:45 PM
Quote from: Canesfan on January 22, 2014, 11:10:03 AM
What other site?

The one whose name shall not be spoken. ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on January 22, 2014, 05:39:36 PM
Welcome aboard Gator.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 22, 2014, 05:54:18 PM
Quote from: fishingator on January 22, 2014, 05:19:49 PM
Hello! ~c~

There's our girl!

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on January 22, 2014, 06:13:34 PM
Quote from: BigMouthBassGuy on January 22, 2014, 05:28:45 PM
The one whose name shall not be spoken. ~roflmao

I don't know the other site but I still had a laugh. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on January 22, 2014, 06:16:38 PM
Welcome to the site everyone! I have been quite busy with life lately and haven't fished much. I wanted to lately but the cold.. nah lol

I am looking forward to getting in on this in a few weeks or so when I have the spare time.

Also note you guys (& lady) should look at the "Florida meet" over on East Lake Toho coming up in March. LMG will be sharing my boat and I am looking forward to meeting him in person finally lol

Again "Welcome Aboard" !!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 22, 2014, 06:39:20 PM
Quote from: West6550 on January 22, 2014, 06:16:38 PM
Welcome to the site everyone! I have been quite busy with life lately and haven't fished much. I wanted to lately but the cold.. nah lol

I am looking forward to getting in on this in a few weeks or so when I have the spare time.

Also note you guys (& lady) should look at the "Florida meet" over on East Lake Toho coming up in March. LMG will be sharing my boat and I am looking forward to meeting him in person finally lol

Again "Welcome Aboard" !!!

Good luck West, he's handful.... LOl... No just kidding. LMG is blast to fish with. You will have good time having him in the boat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 22, 2014, 06:40:47 PM
Quote from: fishingator on January 22, 2014, 05:19:49 PM
Hello! ~c~

GATOR!! You made it. Welcome, I am happy you popped in to say hello. Continue with your planning... LOL.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on January 22, 2014, 07:19:04 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on January 22, 2014, 06:40:47 PM
GATOR!! You made it. Welcome, I am happy you popped in to say hello. Continue with your planning... LOL.

Lol thanks!  Hi everyone!  I was stuck in traffic so I jumped in really quick.  Is there a mobile app or whatever for this site?  I'm having a hard time on my phone.  Good to see everyone and some new!  Looking forward to getting back out there after the big party lol. :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on January 22, 2014, 07:22:04 PM
Gator I use the free version of tapatalk. works better.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on January 22, 2014, 09:04:34 PM
hey everone
i am really glad everyone is coming over to light, or is it the darkside, ?? i get confused?,  anyway, hope to get out on saturday if weather permits and maybe post something on here, really not expecting to get much but i need to to get out and get me some
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 23, 2014, 07:15:12 AM
Mutt, I here you. Its been a long while since I stuck a real nice fish. It will probably be a little while more.  This cold is definitely not helping.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 23, 2014, 07:18:29 AM
Quote from: fishingator on January 22, 2014, 05:19:49 PM
Hello! ~c~

Howdy. Glad you joined us.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 23, 2014, 07:20:45 AM
Went out for about 30 minutes. 34 degrees tried to coax a bite with a suspending jerk, then tried a grub n spoon. Nothing. Supposed to stay cold today, and the lows for the next two nights are UGLY. Friday is calling for below 30 degrees ~xyz ~xyz ~xyz ~xyz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 23, 2014, 08:05:07 AM
Heads up to my FL peeps. Due to the soon to be released CuradoHG, I will be selling a few things to get some funds together. I have a CiticaE that is on MINT condition. Yes I use it, and if you have been fishing with me, you know how I take care of my reels. I would like to get $80 for it, not including shipping. I will sell it with a Sellus rod MHF for $100, not including shipping. I am posting this here because it will be cheaper to ship in FL than out of state. And for those that live close enough, can pick it up, or meet up somewhere.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 23, 2014, 08:08:55 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 23, 2014, 08:05:07 AM
Heads up to my FL peeps. Due to the soon to be released CuradoHG, I will be selling a few things to get some funds together. I have a CiticaE that is on MINT condition. Yes I use it, and if you have been fishing with me, you know how I take care of my reels. I would like to get $80 for it, not including shipping. I will sell it with a Sellus rod MHF for $100, not including shipping. I am posting this here because it will be cheaper to ship in FL than out of state. And for those that live close enough, can pick it up, or meet up somewhere.

~cf

When is the release date? Do you have pics or a link to view the new reel curious to how it looks? Shimano always has a way of making their qulaity reels look like the smart girl at school. At least Daiwa are a little more to look at.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 23, 2014, 08:14:04 AM
Quote from: MCS on January 23, 2014, 08:08:55 AM
When is the release date? Do you have pics or a link to view the new reel curious to how it looks? Shimano always has a way of making their qulaity reels look like the smart girl at school. At least Daiwa are a little more to look at.

Posted in the rods and reels section.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 23, 2014, 08:18:16 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 23, 2014, 08:14:04 AM
Posted in the rods and reels section.

~cf

I saw. I helped you out, got a better pic for you. LOL  ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 23, 2014, 08:27:53 AM
Quote from: MCS on January 23, 2014, 08:18:16 AM
I saw. I helped you out, got a better pic for you. LOL  ~roflmao ~roflmao

^this guy^  lo

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 23, 2014, 09:29:31 AM
Looking through the pics on bass master site Practice for the open looked good. But they are starting today in the upper 30's very curious to see the results with this severe cold weather.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 23, 2014, 09:43:08 AM
I know what Im watching later at work, lol.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 24, 2014, 08:16:29 AM
Well went out 7:15 to about 7:50 tried my proven baits when they are hugging the bottom in the summer, lot of dead sticking. cold and breezy, 37 degrees. couldn't take too much of that  ~xyz so I called it a day. Monday supposed to be warmer morning near 50 right before a front pulls in.....So LMG you watch the weigh in? I was online looking at the leaderboard. Leader pulled in a 9-7 hawg! Didn't hear on what he was using did you?.....Also saw that next classic in 2015 will be in Hartwell, Wife's got family in Starr SC free place to stay and they have a pontoon boat too. Classics worth going to? I heard they have events off the water for the family but would like confirmation. I would love to take my kids to it, if so.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 24, 2014, 09:46:17 AM
Quote from: MCS on January 24, 2014, 08:16:29 AM
Well went out 7:15 to about 7:50 tried my proven baits when they are hugging the bottom in the summer, lot of dead sticking. cold and breezy, 37 degrees. couldn't take too much of that  ~xyz so I called it a day. Monday supposed to be warmer morning near 50 right before a front pulls in.....So LMG you watch the weigh in? I was online looking at the leaderboard. Leader pulled in a 9-7 hawg! Didn't hear on what he was using did you?.....Also saw that next classic in 2015 will be in Hartwell, Wife's got family in Starr SC free place to stay and they have a pontoon boat too. Classics worth going to? I heard they have events off the water for the family but would like confirmation. I would love to take my kids to it, if so.

Im actually watching the weigh in now. He didn't say. That was a nice fish though. The Classics are cool. Actually going to try and get to the FLW event at Clewiston in February.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 24, 2014, 10:33:22 AM
A lot of these guys are very tight lipped about what they were using.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 24, 2014, 11:09:54 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 24, 2014, 10:33:22 AM
A lot of these guys are very tight lipped about what they were using.

~cf

Yeah cuz it aint over yet. It usually comes out, Bassmaster was posting what like the top 3 or 5 used in the last few tourneys. That is what I find interesting, cuz I know the conditions, so I try to see how they solved the puzzle and file it away for later.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 24, 2014, 12:37:50 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 24, 2014, 10:33:22 AM
A lot of these guys are very tight lipped about what they were using.

~cf

http://www.bassmaster.com/news/who-needs-limit

Says the big one hit an xcalibur xr75 lipless....My favorite lipless just stocked up on the 50's at christmas.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 24, 2014, 03:21:47 PM
looks like day two was a bit tougher so far. lot of guys coming in with 3 or 4 fish and the number 2 guys bag wasn't even 5 pounds!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 24, 2014, 03:52:52 PM
Yeah, looks like it was a little tough to get them to bite.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: dsidle61 on January 24, 2014, 03:54:08 PM
Gonna head out in the boat tomorrow once it warms up a little.  Supposed to find 60 here tomorrow for the first time in a few days at least, hopefully that will wake up a fish or 10.  Have a feeling im gonna be in for a day of slowwwwwwww baits.  Ill check back in tomorrow when I get back. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 24, 2014, 04:14:23 PM
Quote of the day:

"These fish are harder to figure out than Obamas health care plan"  ~roflmao

~cf

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on January 24, 2014, 04:22:37 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 24, 2014, 04:14:23 PM
Quote of the day:

"These fish are harder to figure out than Obamas health care plan"  ~roflmao

~cf

Lololol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on January 24, 2014, 09:20:47 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 24, 2014, 04:14:23 PM
Quote of the day:

"These fish are harder to figure out than Obamas health care plan"  ~roflmao

~cf

~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 25, 2014, 03:02:35 PM
Time for the weigh in!

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on January 25, 2014, 03:21:50 PM
went out today 10:30 to 1:30, nice day, water temp 60, only got1, very slow, got this guy on a 3/4 oz rattle trap, silver and chartreuse. fished deep and slow. tryed alot of other stuff no takers, most of the fish i could see were in the grass. this one 20 1/2, weight 4.4lbs, well at least no skunks,...




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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Swede on January 25, 2014, 05:35:01 PM
Nice catch - do you prefer the 3/4oz over the 1/2oz? Is that preference based on size of the baitfish or something else?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 25, 2014, 06:26:31 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on January 25, 2014, 03:21:50 PM
went out today 10:30 to 1:30, nice day, water temp 60, only got1, very slow, got this guy on a 3/4 oz rattle trap, silver and chartreuse. fished deep and slow. tryed alot of other stuff no takers, most of the fish i could see were in the grass. this one 20 1/2, weight 2lbs, well at least no skunks

Nice job Mutt!

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on January 25, 2014, 06:31:54 PM
thanks swede
well i have been using the 1/2 oz but with little luck, the 3/4 was a gift from kids, tryed last week and got a few, so i wanted something lipless and heavy to go deep, 15 to 30 ft where i fish, i have been reading others having some luck this time of year with rattle traps,

thanks LMG
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 25, 2014, 07:07:05 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on January 25, 2014, 03:02:35 PM
Time for the weigh in!

~cf

Just caught up on it at bassmaster. Congrats to the winner, he won it flipping bb crickets with a lews and halo rod. Love it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: dsidle61 on January 25, 2014, 07:08:46 PM
took the boat out today, pretty windy and in the upper 50s/low 60s water is still to cold up here in jax.  Started out throwing cranks and topwater into the pads w no luck on either.  buddy of mine switched up to the senko and pulled in two decent ones probably in the 3lb range.  all I got was a crappie, however it was the biggest one ive caught ever and one of the bigger ones id seen before.  Switched spots for the late afternoon and still not much luck, one 3lb 10oz on the senko was it.  we desperately need a warm week here to warm up the waters and wake up some fish, but its not looking like were gonna get it this week.   
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 26, 2014, 05:19:30 PM
Went out late this afternoon. Only caught one 2lb, buck off a deep flat. The big girls around my neck of the woods are staging to spawn. Should get pretty interesting the next few weeks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 26, 2014, 07:34:51 PM
Martin caught himself a nice 5-6ler with me today. She wasn't long, but she was a fatty.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 27, 2014, 08:22:37 AM
Congrats to Martin! What was he using? a Lizard?

Went out yesterday with the kids. bluegills were biting.
It was my daughters first time out with her first combo. Not quite Shimano
but it did the trick.  ~gf

Had high hopes for this morning, slightly overcast, 50 degrees. And a big fat goose egg :'(. tried working brush and a flat with jig....then took a spoon and was running it over some grass. Try the pond that has been most productive the last month tomorrow. Throwing the baits I have gotten fish with, spinnerbait and t-rigged rattlesnake and see how that goes. then looks like too cold the rest of the week. hope the rain holds off for me ~rain

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 27, 2014, 10:00:33 AM
Quote from: MCS on January 27, 2014, 08:22:37 AM
Congrats to Martin! What was he using? a Lizard?

Went out yesterday with the kids. bluegills were biting.
It was my daughters first time out with her first combo. Not quite Shimano
but it did the trick.  ~gf

Had high hopes for this morning, slightly overcast, 50 degrees. And a big fat goose egg :'(. tried working brush and a flat with jig....then took a spoon and was running it over some grass. Try the pond that has been most productive the last month tomorrow. Throwing the baits I have gotten fish with, spinnerbait and t-rigged rattlesnake and see how that goes. then looks like too cold the rest of the week. hope the rain holds off for me ~rain

Yeah a lizard. He calls them the "Nelson Mandella" model, lol.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 28, 2014, 07:41:41 AM
Went out this morning 6:45-8:05, started with a light drizzle then stopped. didn't get any on the spinnerbait or weightless rattlesnake. But did switch to the ol' gambler 7" in redshad green flake and landed a nice heathly 2 pounder. But didn't have much time left to continue fish, had to go to work.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 28, 2014, 07:57:12 AM
Im getting excited because its staying light out longer now. Gonna be able to get some afternoon fishing in now. Just realized I had taken the rod out of my truck :'(

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 28, 2014, 08:24:07 AM
Yep can't wait til it gets light at 5 am. that is three solid hours of morning fishing for me! ~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 28, 2014, 12:41:05 PM
Daylight savings time begins March 9. That's right around the corner. Both MCS and LMG will have the best of both worlds.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 28, 2014, 01:45:14 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on January 28, 2014, 12:41:05 PM
Daylight savings time begins March 9. That's right around the corner. Both MCS and LMG will have the best of both worlds.

The best news I have heard all year! Now where is tha dang ground hog?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 28, 2014, 01:57:49 PM
Quote from: MCS on January 28, 2014, 01:45:14 PM
The best news I have heard all year! Now where is tha dang ground hog?

I shot that "woops" last year.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on January 28, 2014, 04:19:07 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on January 25, 2014, 03:21:50 PM
went out today 10:30 to 1:30, nice day, water temp 60, only got1, very slow, got this guy on a 3/4 oz rattle trap, silver and chartreuse. fished deep and slow. tryed alot of other stuff no takers, most of the fish i could see were in the grass. this one 20 1/2, weight 4.4lbs, well at least no skunks,...

changed the weight to correct number, my scale was stuck on KG, did the conversion came to 4.4 lbs, i thought it was bigger then what the scale said ;D

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 28, 2014, 05:25:19 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on January 28, 2014, 04:19:07 PM
changed the weight to correct number, my scale was stuck on KG, did the conversion came to 4.4 lbs, i thought it was bigger then what the scale said ;D

Still a BIG Ole fish!

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on January 28, 2014, 06:37:55 PM
Got a couple of dinks today on a trap and a suspending jerkbait.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 28, 2014, 06:40:05 PM
Quote from: OkeechobeeAngler on January 28, 2014, 06:37:55 PM
Got a couple of dinks today on a trap and a suspending jerkbait.

Yeah, I caught a bunch of dinks on a trap this weekend.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 29, 2014, 11:39:25 AM
Mutt congrats on winning a NuTech Jig. Those look nice!! So far 3 from our little gang have won recently.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 29, 2014, 12:07:35 PM
Welp, all I can say is Im ready for the new Curado to be available for purchase. It will be mine, oh yes, it will be mine.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on January 29, 2014, 03:49:48 PM
yeah, i won something, thanks NuTech for the jig, and thanks for being a sponsor on ultimate bass, looking foward to trying the new jig soon.   ;D  weather looks good for some saturday fun.  ~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 29, 2014, 06:58:55 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on January 29, 2014, 03:49:48 PM
yeah, i won something, thanks NuTech for the jig, and thanks for being a sponsor on ultimate bass, looking foward to trying the new jig soon.   ;D  weather looks good for some saturday fun.  ~cf

Congrats mutt. Yeah the next week looks like it is gonna be some fine weather. Already told my boss I am calling out Monday and Tuesday. :D
Good luck sat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 29, 2014, 07:01:40 PM
So I am looking forward to picking up some of the new havoc bait kliens boss dog.
They didnt have in Mandela special but motor oil read and a few others look good.
What ya say lizard guys, LMG and count bassula, y'all gonna give em a try?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 29, 2014, 09:28:14 PM
Istick to Zoom

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 30, 2014, 08:30:51 AM
Yall see that 5 best stringer thread.....Nutoy had 5 for 42 pound and he just culled a little ol' 6 or 7 for another 11.2 pounder! Check it out he has caught some pretty amazing fish recently, including 2 over 11!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 30, 2014, 11:44:19 AM
Were is this thread that you keep mentioning MCS? I guess I haven't looked hard enough. LOL.

I went out today to the park, caught 8. Which surprised me. 3 were nice. I am still having trouble posting pics on here. I have to wait for my tech support ("wife") lol... to show me how to resize pics. Computers are not my dept.  One would have been contest worthy.  ~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 30, 2014, 12:16:08 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on January 30, 2014, 11:44:19 AM
Were is this thread that you keep mentioning MCS? I guess I haven't looked hard enough. LOL.

I went out today to the park, caught 8. Which surprised me. 3 were nice. I am still having trouble posting pics on here. I have to wait for my tech support ("wife") lol... to show me how to resize pics. Computers are not my dept.  One would have been contest worthy.  ~shhh

http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=113742.0
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 30, 2014, 12:36:52 PM
Quote from: MCS on January 30, 2014, 12:16:08 PM
http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=113742.0

Thanks MCS..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on January 30, 2014, 12:42:03 PM
Just saw the thread. Nutoy is killing it. Very impressive.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 30, 2014, 03:32:41 PM
Clip of LMG back in his fire dept days bwahahaha
http://youtu.be/VJuKq6iQQMs

If you couldn't tell he was the ax man lol


Beedo beedo beedo.....I hang out with my kids too much ;)
(Yes I do sit in my cube grading dirt chanting beedo beedo)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on January 30, 2014, 06:51:25 PM
Quote from: MCS on January 30, 2014, 03:32:41 PM
Clip of LMG back in his fire dept days bwahahaha
http://youtu.be/VJuKq6iQQMs

If you couldn't tell he was the ax man lol


Beedo beedo beedo.....I hang out with my kids too much ;)
(Yes I do sit in my cube grading dirt chanting beedo beedo)

Minions. Daaaaaaaaave!

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on January 31, 2014, 08:30:38 AM
Well that rain and cold killed the bite. 41 degrees w/ 12 mph wind this morning and nothing in an hour.....Looking forward to giving them a few days to warm up and hitting hard monday and tuesday
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 01, 2014, 08:32:27 AM
Kinda overcast here, supposed to be all day with evening rain. Talked the old lady into letting me and the oldest boy out this afternoon, see if it holds up. ;)

I think Lou is heading out today and maybe mutt, good luck guys

I cannot wait for Monday morning, I know work day, but the warmer temps should have had a chance to set in.....even if I cannot figure out at least I will be comfortable doing it lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 01, 2014, 08:58:35 AM
I may try to wet a line this afternoon. Seems like the weather has opened up a bit. Going to be on the boat tomorrow morning before the Super Bowl, so MAYBE

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 01, 2014, 12:10:51 PM
I had to cx my trip today, due to a family issue, however, my Livingston crank bait arrived in the mail today. I received the Dive Master 14ft  in "woops"y Melon. Check it!!



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 01, 2014, 12:13:29 PM
Also... LOL.... you see my tech support was available to finally give me my identity on UB. Finally....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 01, 2014, 12:28:06 PM
So I took this crankbait out of its package to inspect it, and indeed. If you hold it up to your ear you can hear it croaking and red led lazer shoots out of its eyes. LOL.... Quoting Austin Powers Dr. Evil. "shooting freakin lazers out of its eyeballs" LOL....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 01, 2014, 04:31:53 PM
Me and the boy got from 2:30-3:40 skunked tried a typically busy pond with lots of smaller active bass. Threw a spinnerbait, catch 5, grub and lipless. He got his first taste of a baitcaster and liked it.  Abu ultra mag I lol you could tell he felt like a man using a caster lol. Good time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on February 01, 2014, 05:04:55 PM
Had two short strikes at a white scum frog. Going tomorrow and try traps and senkos.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 01, 2014, 05:39:24 PM
hey lou
just checked out the livingston site, they look cool, might get me some :-*   have you used them before??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 01, 2014, 05:55:33 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on February 01, 2014, 05:39:24 PM
hey lou
just checked out the livingston site, they look cool, might get me some :-*   have you used them before??

Good question Mutt, MCS asked me the same question a little while ago. LOL.. I do not crankbait much, however I have been building up my arsenal of cranks lately for when I go out in the glades I can bang/deflect the crank on the ledges. I don't use the cranks for my everyday fishing for the simple reason if I get it stuck on something, I pretty much will lose it and I am too cheap for that. In the Glades I can just take my boat over to the spot that I am hung on and pop it the lure free.

I am happy i won this crankbait, because honestly I wouldn't spend the $$ on it. I may be singing a different tune if I come across some pigs while using this one though... LOL.. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 01, 2014, 05:58:19 PM
Went out late this afternoon, and there was noooooobody home. I did't see one bass in sight. Spooky really. I would love to know where they go when this phenomenon happens.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 01, 2014, 08:32:30 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 01, 2014, 05:58:19 PM
Went out late this afternoon, and there was noooooobody home. I did't see one bass in sight. Spooky really. I would love to know where they go when this phenomenon happens.

It's Saturday night. They are at the sand bar.  ~shade

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 01, 2014, 08:33:18 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 01, 2014, 05:58:19 PM
Went out late this afternoon, and there was noooooobody home. I did't see one bass in sight. Spooky really. I would love to know where they go when this phenomenon happens.

Glad it wasnt just me lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Zachb34 on February 01, 2014, 10:46:43 PM
Glad to see you guys have this thread going on over here. I've been moving this weekend but my new house has a canal right behind it and the fishing seems good I've made a few quick try's and caught a couple small fish probably about a pound on a jig and magnum trick worm
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 02, 2014, 11:50:16 AM
Went out on Lake Coral Springs for a few hours this morning with my wife's Grandfather. We caught a bunch, most on lizards and speed worms. Had a nice fight early with a Snakehead on my pad crusher. Sucker didn't want to give up.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 02, 2014, 01:21:29 PM
Man I need to pick up some lizards.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on February 02, 2014, 04:13:01 PM
Caught a rinky dink on a senko today and that's it. I think they may be on beds here.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: dsidle61 on February 02, 2014, 06:40:14 PM
spent a good part of today pond hopping in the boat.  Had some good luck at the first spot but nothing big.  I caught 1 on the popr and 3 more on a lizard.  Got skunked at the second spot.  Was hoping for some better action with this weather but hopefully a few more days of it will really bring them out to play. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 03, 2014, 08:55:01 AM
Hit a couple small ponds this morning. Threw only a nickle 1/2 oz war eagle in mouse dbl willow.
Got a nice fish, survived 2 jumps and lost it a couple feet from shore in some slop. Had to be 3-3.5 which after this cold month was a nice solid fish, felt good to set a hook and tussle with. Dense fog this morning, feel like good things are happening this week.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on February 03, 2014, 08:23:05 PM
They were biting today. Nothing big. My son was using a scum frog and this decent one. I was using senkos.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 04, 2014, 05:34:37 AM
Nice O.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 04, 2014, 09:02:35 AM
Went out to a new spot with a buddy. Looked fishy, had pads and a ton of turtles. Took a while, and a lost spinnerbait, but finally got a little fatty, this suck had been eating well. Texas rigged rattlesnake was the bait of choice. Saw some massive blowups too. Promising spot, cant wait to get back there.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 04, 2014, 09:08:13 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 04, 2014, 09:02:35 AM
Went out to a new spot with a buddy. Looked fishy, had pads and a ton of turtles. Took a while, and a lost spinnerbait, but finally got a little fatty, this suck had been eating well. Texas rigged rattlesnake was the bait of choice. Saw some massive blowups too. Promising spot, cant wait to get back there.

Fancy fishing!

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 04, 2014, 09:42:49 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 04, 2014, 09:08:13 AM
Fancy fishing!

~cf

Talking bout my fishing close lol man I am headed into the office after I catch em.
You can't see my muck boots and 4" fixed blade strapped to my side. :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 04, 2014, 11:49:25 AM
What's up gang. I know I have been MIA, as of late. I have been getting the line wet the last few days. Like you guys know I had to cx my Glades trip, this past SAT. So I went to the local canal on Sat, caught 0. Went out on Sunday, few blocks from my house, caught 5. 3 were decent. Went to the park for a little while this morning and caught 5. 4 were decent. Hopefully, I can report something really nice this Saturday.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 05, 2014, 06:42:50 AM
Partly cloudy and breezy 68 this morning. But I couldn't make it happen needed to be to work early, rushed the whole times cranking in the baits, my fault  ~xyz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: hunter34 on February 05, 2014, 07:04:42 AM
went last friday to my favorite central lake caught 5 shore runners ,  did catch one five pounder on a fluke ,water temp is still too low it was 58.3 degrees
BTW what is this contest mentioned in some of the above posts
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 05, 2014, 12:49:25 PM
Quote from: hunter34 on February 05, 2014, 07:04:42 AM
went last friday to my favorite central lake caught 5 shore runners ,  did catch one five pounder on a fluke ,water temp is still too low it was 58.3 degrees
BTW what is this contest mentioned in some of the above posts

Hi Hunter, the contest you that you keep hearing about is friendly competition that several of us on here participated in. Basically, you will bass fish all month, any bass you catch that you deem brag worthy, you measure its length and take a pic of it. You compare your longest 5 fish with that of others who are participating and the winner win's bragging rights for that month. Fun and simple. The contest can be pretty competitive and addicting. We are on a break for a little while.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on February 05, 2014, 04:32:47 PM
Anyone using the big swimbaits like the hudds or the spro bbz's etc?  A shell pit I fish has a lot of double digit bass in it but they've seen everything under the sun.

Thinking of trying these big baits.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 06, 2014, 11:36:26 AM
Went out today (0730-1100). Partner and I put 10 in the boat.  I had two in the 3-4lb range.  Rest of fish were 1-2lbs with one dink under a pound.

Water temp 66-68°
Overcast with 10-15mph wind gust, steady wind.

All fish were caught on Gambler EZ swimmers.  I tried a buzz frog and pop spro with slow presentation. None on spinderbait as well.  All fish caught in 1-4' of water.  Seen a few beds but no girls on them.  Most bites were as soon as the bait hit the water on the edge of cover near the shore line.  Two or three of the smaller fish were caught after hitting the bait two or three times in an row... they were angry lol

One of my good ones came off a point of vegetation and the other was in a patch of reeds in openish water.  All fish were caught in coves off main lakes and mostly away from the wind current.

Had a great time out for sure.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on February 06, 2014, 11:46:05 AM
Congrats west, going to try later today.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: hunter34 on February 06, 2014, 02:04:28 PM
Hi bassinlou thank you for the info on the contest, I,m afraid I,m too computer ignorant
to know how to post photos on a web  site but I will continue to make posts
the one lake that I fish this time  of year I have caught at least one 9 pounds or more for the last 6 years
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 06, 2014, 05:12:21 PM
hey Lou
Did you get a chance to try out your Livingston Lure, I bought one from there web site, the dm 14 got it today and was showing the family how it works, the sound is a little soft but probably ok, but the eyes that light are cool, BUT they stopped working  ~xyz after a few try's, i heard others say this can happen with there stuff. not sure what i'm going to do with it, really wanted to use it, and hate sending stuff back (big pain) ~rant,
Mutt
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 06, 2014, 05:30:16 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on February 06, 2014, 05:12:21 PM
hey Lou
Did you get a chance to try out your Livingston Lure, I bought one from there web site, the dm 14 got it today and was showing the family how it works, the sound is a little soft but probably ok, but the eyes that light are cool, BUT they stopped working  ~xyz after a few try's, i heard others say this can happen with there stuff. not sure what i'm going to do with it, really wanted to use it, and hate sending stuff back (big pain) ~rant,
Mutt

Hey Mutt, remember the lure works effectively when placed in water. It will work sporatically if you shake it in your hand. And to answer your question, no I have not used mine yet, I will on Saturday. I will keep you posted.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 06, 2014, 05:31:52 PM
Quote from: hunter34 on February 06, 2014, 02:04:28 PM
Hi bassinlou thank you for the info on the contest, I,m afraid I,m too computer ignorant
to know how to post photos on a web  site but I will continue to make posts
the one lake that I fish this time  of year I have caught at least one 9 pounds or more for the last 6 years

LOL... hunter I am not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to computers also. When it comes to posting pics on here I have yet to consistently size the pics correctly.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 06, 2014, 05:52:00 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 06, 2014, 05:30:16 PM
Hey Mutt, remember the lure works effectively when placed in water. It will work sporatically if you shake it in your hand. And to answer your question, no I have not used mine yet, I will on Saturday. I will keep you posted.

I did try it in a bowl of water, even under the water, no good, just my luck >:(  live and learn
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 06, 2014, 05:56:29 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 06, 2014, 05:31:52 PM
LOL... hunter I am not the sharpest tool in the shed when it comes to computers also. When it comes to posting pics on here I have yet to consistently size the pics correctly.

Easiest thing to do is use photobucket.com or a site like that.  You upload the picture then just copy and paste the (http:///%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EHeres%20an%20example:%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/gomer_tnw/lake_zps1ff16ed3.jpg)

Now quote me and you will see the link. I just did this in seconds on my Photobucket app on my phone.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 07, 2014, 09:33:34 AM
Quote from: West6550 on February 06, 2014, 05:56:29 PM
Easiest thing to do is use photobucket.com or a site like that.  You upload the picture then just copy and paste the (http:///%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3EHeres%20an%20example:%3Cbr%20/%3E%3Cbr%20/%3E%5BIMG%5Dhttp://i136.photobucket.com/albums/q186/gomer_tnw/lake_zps1ff16ed3.jpg)

Now quote me and you will see the link. I just did this in seconds on my Photobucket app on my phone.

Thanks West. So you simply just copy and paste or do you have to resize the pic, then copy and paste?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 07, 2014, 09:36:53 AM
Quote from: rovingmutt on February 06, 2014, 05:52:00 PM
I did try it in a bowl of water, even under the water, no good, just my luck >:(  live and learn

Mutt, when I shake mine it will croak. Then periodically the eyes will turn on and quickly turn off. I assuming the consistent movement of swimming in the water is what will activate and work properly. Have you fished yours yet? I will report tomorrow and let you know.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 07, 2014, 11:03:02 AM
Oh crap. Just pulled the trigger on a Daiwa Zillion Coastal.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 07, 2014, 03:22:37 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 07, 2014, 11:03:02 AM
Oh crap. Just pulled the trigger on a Daiwa Zillion Coastal.

~cf

LOL.... LMG, you say oh crap! like if you made the decision by accident.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 07, 2014, 03:25:26 PM
LMG, LOL.. oh crap!! is right about right, I just saw the price tag on that reel. I have never seen or heard of that reel before. Looks like you are transitioning into another Japanese set of reels.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 07, 2014, 03:26:30 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 07, 2014, 09:33:34 AM
Thanks West. So you simply just copy and paste or do you have to resize the pic, then copy and paste?

Just copy and paste. No resizing anything.

Just upload the picture to the photobucket or whatever site you choose.  Then copy the link and paste.  When you look at the picture on photobucket.com you will see a way to see the links.  There are multiple links, copy and paste the IMG one for the forum.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 07, 2014, 03:28:19 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 07, 2014, 09:36:53 AM
Mutt, when I shake mine it will croak. Then periodically the eyes will turn on and quickly turn off. I assuming the consistent movement of swimming in the water is what will activate and work properly. Have you fished yours yet? I will report tomorrow and let you know.
The eyes are a no go, but if you put the lure in a bowl of water the sound really resonates, I think it may help, we shall see, the livingston people have emailed me, so the customer service is probably good,  :)I just haven't decided what to do yet, no fishing this weekend, working  >:(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 07, 2014, 03:44:03 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 07, 2014, 03:25:26 PM
LMG, LOL.. oh crap!! is right about right, I just saw the price tag on that reel. I have never seen or heard of that reel before. Looks like you are transitioning into another Japanese set of reels.

Its pretty amazing. Got it for $230 shipped to me. Private sale. Im pretty stoked. Always wanted a Zillion. This reel can be used in salt water.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 07, 2014, 06:01:39 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on February 07, 2014, 03:28:19 PM
The eyes are a no go, but if you put the lure in a bowl of water the sound really resonates, I think it may help, we shall see, the livingston people have emailed me, so the customer service is probably good,  :)I just haven't decided what to do yet, no fishing this weekend, working  >:(

Mutt you played with lure so much that you broke it already.... LOL. Let's see what Customer Svc tells you.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 07, 2014, 06:02:37 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 07, 2014, 03:44:03 PM
Its pretty amazing. Got it for $230 shipped to me. Private sale. Im pretty stoked. Always wanted a Zillion. This reel can be used in salt water.

~cf

That's cool LMG, enjoy your new toy.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 07, 2014, 07:50:29 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 07, 2014, 06:02:37 PM
That's cool LMG, enjoy your new toy.

Not yet, still need the Dobyns Champion 683C to mount it on.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 07, 2014, 08:26:20 PM
Sitting here staring at my rods and reels wondering what I would be willing to let go of to fund my Dobyns Champion.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on February 07, 2014, 09:44:14 PM
Hmmm decisions decisions
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 08, 2014, 05:35:00 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 07, 2014, 07:50:29 PM
Not yet, still need the Dobyns Champion 683C to mount it on.

~cf

Another Champion!! and a Zillion!! How much stuff did you unload??? The bait monkey has been kicking your butt these last couple of the month's.   ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 08, 2014, 05:38:17 AM
Guys wish me luck today, I am heading out in a little while. Going to a different location  and checking out if that area may produce some darlings for me. I will check in tonight when I get back. Good luck to anyone going out today.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 08, 2014, 05:50:20 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 08, 2014, 05:35:00 AM
Another Champion!! and a Zillion!! How much stuff did you unload??? The bait monkey has been kicking your butt these last couple of the month's.   ~b~

I haven't unloaded anything yet  :'( . Stupid monkey. I need to stop using the computer at work.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on February 08, 2014, 09:42:00 AM
Anyone seen the catches coming out of Clewiston?  The FLW boys are getting some nice ones.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 08, 2014, 10:04:20 AM
Tis the season for the big girls on the beds.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 08, 2014, 04:29:14 PM
Wahoo! My Zillion Coastal will be here Monday!

How did you do today Lou?

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on February 08, 2014, 04:41:00 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 07, 2014, 07:50:29 PM
Not yet, still need the Dobyns Champion 683C to mount it on.

~cf

You will love the 683C.  Got one from Ron after Christmas.  Have already caught a ton of fish on it.  Only caught a few today though, tough fishing on the Alley.  At least where we were.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 08, 2014, 06:13:55 PM
Fishing was way off today. It was bad, for me at least. We only caught 20 fish, and the biggest went for 3lbs. We started on the alley, fog was thick. Around 10 the fog lifted but the fishing was really slow.  By 1130 I said screw it, and went to US 27. Fishing action was a little better. I saw a lot 4-5lb fish but they would not bite a thing. I tried the LL, it was cool. The lights lid up and it croaked, but that was it. Caught 0 fish on it. Most of my bigger fish was either on the frog or pitching.

Just got the call from my other BIL, going off shore fishing tomorrow. Man... you gotta love South Florida.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: dsidle61 on February 08, 2014, 07:25:05 PM
went out today on the boat from 3-6 after the rain cleared here in Jax.  Still pretty cool out, air temps in the low 50s.  Had a decent day though, caught 10 between my friend and I 5 each.  Mine were 3 small ones, and 2 decent size but didn't weight any, id say somewhere in the 3lb range.  All caught on a lizard w 3/16 bullet.  Friend caught his on cranks and swim jigs.  Heading out tomorrow to a new spot we have never boated before so hopefully well have some luck.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 09, 2014, 06:43:01 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 07, 2014, 11:03:02 AM
Oh crap. Just pulled the trigger on a Daiwa Zillion Coastal.

~cf

Congrats dude I am so envious those look like sweeeeet reels. I seen them on flats class.
So still getting that new curado too?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 09, 2014, 06:43:18 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 09, 2014, 06:43:01 AM
Congrats dude I am so envious those look like sweeeeet reels. I seen them on flats class.
So still getting that new curado too?

Gonna hold off on th Curado for now. Couldn't pass up this sweet deal. Hmmm, new Curado OR Zillion? No brainer, lol.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 09, 2014, 06:47:34 PM
Went out today on Lake Coral Springs with Papa. Caught a bunch of 2# schoolies on the lake in the morning fog. Around 10ish we headed into the canal system looking for beds. We found them.some played, some laughed at me. We managed to each land a fish that was somewhere in the 5-6# range. Good day for both of us, and even better since it was his Birthday today. I got him a new reel, and a lunker for his Birthday. No pics right now, too tired to do any uploading, maybe tomorrow.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 09, 2014, 08:22:43 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 09, 2014, 06:43:18 PM
Gonna hold off on th Curado for now. Couldn't pass up this sweet deal. Hmmm, new Curado OR Zillion? No brainer, lol.

~cf

Man if you don't mind what kinda deal did you get? I am dying to get an inshore reel, the smoke inshore, daiwa coastal, lews inshore.....hmmm dunno when I will actually throw that kinda cash around again. If I could snag one around 150 I just might. I also heard the zillions prices are dropping.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 10, 2014, 04:10:21 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 09, 2014, 08:22:43 PM
Man if you don't mind what kinda deal did you get? I am dying to get an inshore reel, the smoke inshore, daiwa coastal, lews inshore.....hmmm dunno when I will actually throw that kinda cash around again. If I could snag one around 150 I just might. I also heard the zillions prices are dropping.

$230 shipped to me. Should be here today.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 10, 2014, 06:25:27 AM
Pics of yesterdays trip in the "Catch of the day" section.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 10, 2014, 08:11:40 AM
I went offshore with my son and my Bil's and we landed a beautiful 51" Wahoo. I will submit pics later on.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 10, 2014, 08:17:00 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 10, 2014, 08:11:40 AM
I went offshore with my son and my Bil's and we landed a beautiful 51" Wahoo. I will submit pics later on.

Awh MAN! that is awesome! Me and my son never been off shore before. Your boy must have been out of his mind excited.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 10, 2014, 08:17:49 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 10, 2014, 04:10:21 AM
$230 shipped to me. Should be here today.

~cf

Daaaamn Dude that is a sweet deal. Can I get me one? they are still up around or over 3
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 10, 2014, 08:19:12 AM
Went out this morning hit the little pond with a blue herring war eagle and got two in 35 minutes, one was a pound-pound and half the other was 2 to 3 pounds. Nice way to start the day.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 10, 2014, 11:04:08 AM
Here is the pic of the wahoo I caught yesterday.





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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 10, 2014, 11:05:24 AM
Whew!! it only took me 2 times to re-size this time. LOL.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 10, 2014, 11:22:13 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 10, 2014, 11:04:08 AM
Here is the pic of the wahoo I caught yesterday.

Nice. Those are good eating.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on February 10, 2014, 04:58:03 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 10, 2014, 11:05:24 AM
Whew!! it only took me 2 times to re-size this time. LOL.

Nice. ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 10, 2014, 05:52:36 PM
Wow, everyone is getting some fish, it's fun to read about what you guys are getting, I'm too busy to fish till saturday, way to go all.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 10, 2014, 10:56:21 PM
I posted in Catch of the Day.. brought in a decent 5.3lber today and a two 1-2lbers.  Water was 60 compared to 67 earlier in the week and there was no wind... oddly enough it was warmer air temps as well.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 11, 2014, 07:58:00 AM
I saw that West, nice catch. Maybe the lower temps had to do with the cool water from the rain?

So I went out today and had a skunkaroo. Nothing, not even a nibble.
spinnerbait and jig. Plan on tomorrow, front coming, hope bite is good.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on February 11, 2014, 01:14:12 PM
Hopefully get a big one today.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi269.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj70%2Fjeepininfl%2F0211141400_zpsbrg1hqje.jpg&hash=3cfc1cd66f86c5d8cb68286399d359b42960e613) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/jeepininfl/media/0211141400_zpsbrg1hqje.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 11, 2014, 02:25:53 PM
Quote from: OkeechobeeAngler on February 11, 2014, 01:14:12 PM
Hopefully get a big one today.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi269.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fjj70%2Fjeepininfl%2F0211141400_zpsbrg1hqje.jpg&hash=3cfc1cd66f86c5d8cb68286399d359b42960e613) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/jeepininfl/media/0211141400_zpsbrg1hqje.jpg.html)

Those always do the trick. Find the beds and slow roll them in there. Wait for the "kabluwee!"

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 11, 2014, 03:51:59 PM
My Zillion arrived today!

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 11, 2014, 07:21:46 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 11, 2014, 03:51:59 PM
My Zillion arrived today!

~cf

Sweet time to go after some snook!

Let me know when your ready to sell it lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 12, 2014, 07:38:28 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 11, 2014, 07:21:46 PM
Sweet time to go after some snook!

Let me know when your ready to sell it lol

I don't think I am ever going to sell this thing. Holy crap this reel is amazing! I would get rid of the Tatula and the T3 first. This Zillion is a casting machine! 30# braid and on a Dobyns Savvy 704 for now, and it slings a 1/4oz bait a country mile. I thought the Tatula Type-R was good, this thing makes it look like a Abu Black Max. Given the pricing it should, and it does.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 12, 2014, 08:21:18 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 12, 2014, 07:38:28 AM
I don't think I am ever going to sell this thing. Holy crap this reel is amazing! I would get rid of the Tatula and the T3 first. This Zillion is a casting machine! 30# braid and on a Dobyns Savvy 704 for now, and it slings a 1/4oz bait a country mile. I thought the Tatula Type-R was good, this thing makes it look like a Abu Black Max. Given the pricing it should, and it does.

~cf

Now you make me want one even MORE!  ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 12, 2014, 08:22:11 AM
Went out this morning and got a nice one. Tossed a rattlesnake to a culvert.



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 12, 2014, 08:30:11 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 12, 2014, 08:22:11 AM
Went out this morning and got a nice one. Tossed a rattlesnake to a culvert.

Nice!

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 12, 2014, 08:30:52 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 12, 2014, 08:21:18 AM
Now you make me want one even MORE!  ~b~

He has another one. I think he wants $200.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 12, 2014, 09:13:47 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 12, 2014, 08:30:52 AM
He has another one. I think he wants $200.

~cf

I might be able to muster up the cash for that but then I have a rod not worthy. Right now I am in the spot to get a decent 60-80 dollar rod, 40 or 50 in tackle and then take the 6' lightning and find a cheaper BC reel off ebay or on sale for 40-50 to get my son going on it/use as a lipless setup. I mean I could sell the Quantum I just got, but selling stuff is always a hassle. Never get what you want out of it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 12, 2014, 09:49:32 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 12, 2014, 09:13:47 AM
I might be able to muster up the cash for that but then I have a rod not worthy. Right now I am in the spot to get a decent 60-80 dollar rod, 40 or 50 in tackle and then take the 6' lightning and find a cheaper BC reel off ebay or on sale for 40-50 to get my son going on it/use as a lipless setup. I mean I could sell the Quantum I just got, but selling stuff is always a hassle. Never get what you want out of it.

Why don't you wait for the Spring Classic at Bass Pro and get a Pro Qualifier for him. With the sale and the trade in you can get a great deal on a reel that is not a piece of  ^-^ that will hold up to anything he does and will last a long time.

As far as the Zillion, I was gonna get a Dobyns Champion for it, but then I saw the new Abu Volatile rod that is more suitable for doing both fresh and inshore fishing. Plus its got the EVA foam grips that I like more.

Just go for it, you cant take the money with you,  lo

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 12, 2014, 10:13:58 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 12, 2014, 09:49:32 AM
Why don't you wait for the Spring Classic at Bass Pro and get a Pro Qualifier for him. With the sale and the trade in you can get a great deal on a reel that is not a piece of  ^-^ that will hold up to anything he does and will last a long time.

As far as the Zillion, I was gonna get a Dobyns Champion for it, but then I saw the new Abu Volatile rod that is more suitable for doing both fresh and inshore fishing. Plus its got the EVA foam grips that I like more.

Just go for it, you cant take the money with you,  lo

~cf

Yeah the Volatiles are nice rods for the the price. If I got it I would look for a coastal XG or Lowrider Salt personally, and the Volatile would be number 2 on my list. 

Yeah I looked at pro qualifiers. Do they usually drop them down to 79 or something at classic time? I have found some good deals on the out going Pfluegers and some deals on quantums. We will see. Man I don't have my $$$ yet so I can't count my chickens.

I know I can't take it with me, but my wife can take it from me  :'( :surrender: ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 12, 2014, 10:43:31 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 12, 2014, 10:13:58 AM
Yeah the Volatiles are nice rods for the the price. If I got it I would look for a coastal XG or Lowrider Salt personally, and the Volatile would be number 2 on my list. 

Yeah I looked at pro qualifiers. Do they usually drop them down to 79 or something at classic time? I have found some good deals on the out going Pfluegers and some deals on quantums. We will see. Man I don't have my $$$ yet so I can't count my chickens.

I know I can't take it with me, but my wife can take it from me  :'( :surrender: ~roflmao

Yeah, they drop them like $20, then you also get the trade in credit too. I remember I had picked up one a while back for around $60.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 12, 2014, 12:22:19 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 12, 2014, 08:22:11 AM
Went out this morning and got a nice one. Tossed a rattlesnake to a culvert.

Nice chunk MCS!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 12, 2014, 06:45:24 PM
MCS, nice fat fatty
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 13, 2014, 08:34:38 AM
Thanks Mutt and Lou.

Man I feel as though I should have went out today. 43 BUT WINDY which made me say no, however the clouds were perfect for fishing and I had some of my bes times in weather like this...it was only warmer.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 13, 2014, 04:53:03 PM
Going out saturday all day, Joe says he needs to go fishing :)  hope we get a few ~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 13, 2014, 06:21:11 PM
Joes gonna put a hurtin on you again, lol.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 13, 2014, 06:58:42 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 13, 2014, 06:21:11 PM
Joes gonna put a hurtin on you again, lol.

~cf
I think you maybe right,  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 13, 2014, 07:20:31 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on February 13, 2014, 04:53:03 PM
Going out saturday all day, Joe says he needs to go fishing :)  hope we get a few ~cf

Nice mutt! Wish y'all luck. My wife and babies are visiting family so it is me and my oldest. We have a couple non fishing things but plan to get out as much as we can :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 14, 2014, 05:54:46 AM
Well, the Wife just gave me $200 for Bass Pro and told me to go get the new Curado. Looks like Im getting this thing after all. I guess I can see how it holds up as a Frog reel. Maybe put the CU200E7 on display on the shelf. She has taken quite the beating in her days.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 14, 2014, 07:57:54 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 14, 2014, 05:54:46 AM
Well, the Wife just gave me $200 for Bass Pro and told me to go get the new Curado. Looks like Im getting this thing after all. I guess I can see how it holds up as a Frog reel. Maybe put the CU200E7 on display on the shelf. She has taken quite the beating in her days.

~cf

:shocking:  :o :shocking:  :o :shocking:  :o :shocking:  :o :shocking:  :o :shocking:
Does your wife have a sister that needs a husband? LOL just kidding.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 14, 2014, 08:01:47 AM
Tit was a bit nipply 36 degrees this morning Clark. But NO wind, so I went to me spinner bait pond and exploded a little guy bout a pound. Only fished for 20 minutes, was running late.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 14, 2014, 09:39:06 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 14, 2014, 05:54:46 AM
Well, the Wife just gave me $200 for Bass Pro and told me to go get the new Curado. Looks like Im getting this thing after all. I guess I can see how it holds up as a Frog reel. Maybe put the CU200E7 on display on the shelf. She has taken quite the beating in her days.

~cf

After everything you put that poor lady through, she still gave you $$ for another reel!!! You are a lucky man my friend. LOL...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 14, 2014, 10:23:33 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 14, 2014, 09:39:06 AM
After everything you put that poor lady through, she still gave you $$ for another reel!!! You are a lucky man my friend. LOL...

Tell me about it, lol.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 14, 2014, 11:53:09 AM
LMG your a bad bad man. You have me buying unauthrized reels because they are good deals! LOL Exceler for me/my son is on its way! Half price!!! Now gotta figure what rod to get now. Another Lightning or the Quantum Response....Gander has their Vortex on sale too for like 14.99  :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 14, 2014, 12:03:57 PM
Lightning Shock is always a safe way to go.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 14, 2014, 12:25:29 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 14, 2014, 12:03:57 PM
Lightning Shock is always a safe way to go.

~cf

I can't stand the orange color. I have a lightning before they remodeled it that the Exceler is gonna go on. 6' MH with a short handle perfect for my son. I need a rod for the Energy now, another lighting or the Response in 7' MH. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 14, 2014, 01:33:54 PM
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Quantum_PT_Team_KVD_Casting_Reels/descpage-PTT.html

Hmmm may just found my next purchase.  lo wouldnt that look good on a rapsody rod?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: FlatsNBay on February 14, 2014, 06:44:32 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 14, 2014, 05:54:46 AM
Well, the Wife just gave me $200 for Bass Pro and told me to go get the new Curado. Looks like Im getting this thing after all.

~cf

I'm looking forward to the LMG Tackle show on March 16th at East Lake Toho!!  Maybe you can set up a booth to display all of the latest!!  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 14, 2014, 07:54:13 PM
Quote from: FlatsNBay on February 14, 2014, 06:44:32 PM
I'm looking forward to the LMG Tackle show on March 16th at East Lake Toho!!  Maybe you can set up a booth to display all of the latest!!  lo

Lolololol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 14, 2014, 08:04:33 PM
Quote from: FlatsNBay on February 14, 2014, 06:44:32 PM
I'm looking forward to the LMG Tackle show on March 16th at East Lake Toho!!  Maybe you can set up a booth to display all of the latest!!  lo

Oh my God! I actually think I just peed myself laughing!.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 15, 2014, 06:09:47 PM
Went out this morning with the boy to some new spots, too windy, didnt do well.
Salt water adventure cancel cuz wind. So we hit some local spots this evening. First spot didnt get a nibble second spot I got a little on the new h2o spinnerbait then my son wanted to pick the spot it paid off for me. He changed to a crank, pick his favorite color. I got a nice one on the spinnerbait then cast after picking a backlash out of the boys rig I got one on his crank. He enjoyed himself helping me get the fish out of the water and posing with them lol

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 16, 2014, 05:03:05 AM
Down in the Keys by Hawks Cay. We went out yesterday afternoon, but the current and wind were just too strong. Gonna try again this morning, maybe some snapper, jacks, and grouper.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 16, 2014, 07:50:37 AM
Yeah man wind was brutal yesterday but should be better today.
Hawk keyis where we wanna go with the kids if cruising wasnt so dang convenient  lo
Place looks awesome. Good luck.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 16, 2014, 08:31:42 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 15, 2014, 06:09:47 PM
Went out this morning with the boy to some new spots, too windy, didnt do well.
Salt water adventure cancel cuz wind. So we hit some local spots this evening. First spot didnt get a nibble second spot I got a little on the new h2o spinnerbait then my son wanted to pick the spot it paid off for me. He changed to a crank, pick his favorite color. I got a nice one on the spinnerbait then cast after picking a backlash out of the boys rig I got one on his crank. He enjoyed himself helping me get the fish out of the water and posing with them lol

Nice catches MCS. Sounds like your kids should tell you where to fish more often. LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 16, 2014, 04:37:33 PM
Well the wind was howling at 20 knots, and the current was crazy. It was like someone opened the flood gates by the bridges! We managed a few grouper, some snappers, and also some grunts. It was fun fishing, but nothing big. We made friends with a pelican though. Coolest thing that I have ever seen though. This pelican was looking for a handout, and we gave him a little snapper. Then as I caught another one, he went airborn and was gliding in the wind next to the boat. So I wanted to see how talented he was, and yes he was able to catch the fish mid flight like a dog! Made for a good laugh. I am home now, and am awaiting work tomorrow, my Volatile rod should be here for my Zillion. Hopefully get out on the boat Saturday afternoon to get some good fishing in with the combo. Cant go Sunday since I am going down to Homestead Speedway for a race.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 16, 2014, 04:54:38 PM
Joe and I went out for about 3 hours today, nice weather, but no fish today, talked with about 5 other guys and they said they did bad also,
:'(
next week looks good for nice temps,
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 16, 2014, 07:15:00 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 16, 2014, 04:37:33 PM
Well the wind was howling at 20 knots, and the current was crazy. It was like someone opened the flood gates by the bridges! We managed a few grouper, some snappers, and also some grunts. It was fun fishing, but nothing big. We made friends with a pelican though. Coolest thing that I have ever seen though. This pelican was looking for a handout, and we gave him a little snapper. Then as I caught another one, he went airborn and was gliding in the wind next to the boat. So I wanted to see how talented he was, and yes he was able to catch the fish mid flight like a dog! Made for a good laugh. I am home now, and am awaiting work tomorrow, my Volatile rod should be here for my Zillion. Hopefully get out on the boat Saturday afternoon to get some good fishing in with the combo. Cant go Sunday since I am going down to Homestead Speedway for a race.

Hey LMG, daylight savings time is next month, just in time for spring bassin in the glades. Interested for  a Saturday afternoon outing?

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 16, 2014, 07:21:56 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 16, 2014, 07:15:00 PM


Let me thinks about it.................um................yes!

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 17, 2014, 09:38:12 AM
Twas a chilly 45 this morning, had a bunch of short strikes on a 8" lizard and buddy got one a brush hog but it was relatively slow.

Here is a question for yall, figure I'd ask it here what size and type hooks yall use for the gambler bb cricket and craw daddy?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 09:57:43 AM
3/0 or 4/0 EWG depending on the size.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 17, 2014, 10:07:31 AM
Sweet, didn't know if the bb was small enough to go to a 1/0 or 2/0. 3/0 on up is primarily what I have in my tackle bag right now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 17, 2014, 11:15:12 AM
Just placed my order, got 2 packs of Big EZ in gold rush and florida 5-0, a pack of BB crickets in shadow blue glitter, some VMC hooks to go with both, grande Bass 4" finesse worm in chart/purple&red flake, and Berkely Havoc Boss Dog in motoroil red flake. ~read  ~c~  ~bb~ ~c~  ~bb~ ~c~ ~bb ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 11:38:19 AM
Just got the Volatile rod. Holy  ^-^ this thing is nice! Cant wait to try it later.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 17, 2014, 11:48:58 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 11:38:19 AM
Just got the Volatile rod. Holy  ^-^ this thing is nice! Cant wait to try it later.

~cf

Cool man, at least your first impression is good.  lo Be interesting to see how it compares to the Carbonlite at $100....How are the guides on the thing? What are the stats on it it? Mh/F?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 12:31:22 PM
MH F 7'. Guides are really nice, high quality. Kind of like a Veritas, but with nicer grip area. Feels good in the hand, and sooooooooo light!. Put the Zillion on it and it balances perfectly. Made a few casts into the canal behind the shop, and its just like all other Abu rods, a little beefy, which is good. But no problem casting 1/4oz baits. I will have to take some pics of it later. It looks soo good with the Zillion on it. Abu did a really nice job with this rod.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 17, 2014, 01:10:51 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 12:31:22 PM
MH F 7'. Guides are really nice, high quality. Kind of like a Veritas, but with nicer grip area. Feels good in the hand, and sooooooooo light!. Put the Zillion on it and it balances perfectly. Made a few casts into the canal behind the shop, and its just like all other Abu rods, a little beefy, which is good. But no problem casting 1/4oz baits. I will have to take some pics of it later. It looks soo good with the Zillion on it. Abu did a really nice job with this rod.
~cf

Did it hurt a little to say those words? ......C'mon you can be honest.  ~shhh
~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 01:14:12 PM
I will say that I do like Abu rods, just not the reels. I love my Gen 1 Vendetta. One of the best $70 I ever spent. I have put that thing through hell. It does hurt a little though, but I tough it out.  ~bb

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 17, 2014, 02:30:53 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 01:14:12 PM
I will say that I do like Abu rods, just not the reels. I love my Gen 1 Vendetta. One of the best $70 I ever spent. I have put that thing through hell. It does hurt a little though, but I tough it out.  ~bb

~cf

It's nice to hear those words lol

I still have my gen 1 Vendetta's and love both of them.  Veritas are honestly probably my favorite rods.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 03:20:30 PM
Quote from: West6550 on February 17, 2014, 02:30:53 PM
It's nice to hear those words lol

I still have my gen 1 Vendetta's and love both of them.  Veritas are honestly probably my favorite rods.

Youre gonna love this thing when you see it.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 17, 2014, 04:12:47 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 03:20:30 PM
Youre gonna love this thing when you see it.

~cf

This purdy?

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 04:25:10 PM
Quote from: West6550 on February 17, 2014, 04:12:47 PM
This purdy?

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Purdy-er! But that is nice too! Youre gonna love the Super Duty/Champion combo.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 17, 2014, 09:14:20 PM
My Daiwa Zillion Coastal mounted on the new Abu Garcia Volatile rod. Perfectly balanced.

~cf

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 18, 2014, 01:23:01 AM
Looks pretty good.  I see ya got that "Florida" rigged as well!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 18, 2014, 07:00:36 AM
Caught my first fish on the new combo this morning. Nice little 3# fat Bass. Put up a good fight. This rod has plenty of backbone. Very nice to fish due to being balanced very well.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 18, 2014, 08:01:19 AM
Combo looks great. I really like the eva grips on that rod, they look very comfortable.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 18, 2014, 11:16:07 AM
Went out today for a bit this morning, and decided to walk the dog with my big spook. Fished it for about an hour and had one nice blow up. Looked between 3.5 - 4.5lb. For the life of me i don't know how that fished missed all those hooks. Then i switched to a spinnerbait and caught 3. Nothing to brag about though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 18, 2014, 11:17:24 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 18, 2014, 11:16:07 AM
Went out today for a bit this morning, and decided to walk the dog with my big spook. Fished it for about an hour and had one nice blow up. Looked between 3.5 - 4.5lb. For the life of me i don't know how that fished missed all those hooks. Then i switched to a spinnerbait and caught 3. Nothing to brag about though.

Nice morning! What is your spook color of choice?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 18, 2014, 11:42:46 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 18, 2014, 11:17:24 AM
Nice morning! What is your spook color of choice?

Bone, baby bass, silver.

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 18, 2014, 12:20:02 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 18, 2014, 11:42:46 AM
Bone, baby bass, silver.

~cf

I know yours, I already asked you I wanted to know what Lou had up his sleeve.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 18, 2014, 02:59:59 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 18, 2014, 12:20:02 PM
I know yours, I already asked you I wanted to know what Lou had up his sleeve.  lo

:P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 18, 2014, 05:12:14 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 18, 2014, 11:17:24 AM
Nice morning! What is your spook color of choice?

My spook colors are chrome, bone, green back with yellow bottom, some off colored white.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 18, 2014, 08:06:31 PM
Stopped at a little spot in the Glades after work while the Wife was having dinner with the family. Managed a few Bass and a Warmouth while casting into the reeds and pads. I will say the Volatile rod is very sensative, and had no problems pulling the fish from the other side of the canal out of the vegetation. Very comfortable and very stout.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: dsidle61 on February 18, 2014, 08:27:37 PM
hey guys so this may be a repost for some of you that visit both sites but I wanted to get as many opinions as possible.  So I decided to make the switch to baitcasters, figured id do it now while fishing is a little slow to get the hang of it for spring.  now ive always been a spinner guy casting w the right hand and reeling w the left.  I got a nice starter (abu silver max) right handed caster.  I did good w it today first time using it but it just felt so weird to hold in the left hand and reel w the right.  I couldn't get a good feel on my lures or rod.  I understand its a big thing to get used to but im just curious if you all have any tips to get used to the change or should I just do the left handed caster? 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 18, 2014, 08:52:49 PM
Quote from: dsidle61 on February 18, 2014, 08:27:37 PM
hey guys so this may be a repost for some of you that visit both sites but I wanted to get as many opinions as possible.  So I decided to make the switch to baitcasters, figured id do it now while fishing is a little slow to get the hang of it for spring.  now ive always been a spinner guy casting w the right hand and reeling w the left.  I got a nice starter (abu silver max) right handed caster.  I did good w it today first time using it but it just felt so weird to hold in the left hand and reel w the right.  I couldn't get a good feel on my lures or rod.  I understand its a big thing to get used to but im just curious if you all have any tips to get used to the change or should I just do the left handed caster?
I'm thinking of taking the big move to baitcaster also, I know i will go left hand, just wish i new someone to try it out before i invest alot of cash.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 19, 2014, 12:55:02 AM
Quote from: dsidle61 on February 18, 2014, 08:27:37 PM
hey guys so this may be a repost for some of you that visit both sites but I wanted to get as many opinions as possible.  So I decided to make the switch to baitcasters, figured id do it now while fishing is a little slow to get the hang of it for spring.  now ive always been a spinner guy casting w the right hand and reeling w the left.  I got a nice starter (abu silver max) right handed caster.  I did good w it today first time using it but it just felt so weird to hold in the left hand and reel w the right.  I couldn't get a good feel on my lures or rod.  I understand its a big thing to get used to but im just curious if you all have any tips to get used to the change or should I just do the left handed caster?

Go to the store and play with one and see how you like it. Many of people end up using lefties.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 19, 2014, 06:17:10 AM
It took me a while as well to get used to it.  But it's way more accurate and just better lol! Come to the dark side lol

If it makes feel any better I have to swap spinning reels to right hand reel now lol

Maybe try that for a while and see what ya think? Takes 5 seconds to unscrew, reverse, and rescrew the handle on :-)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 20, 2014, 09:55:40 AM
Got 3 on a lipless this morning, Longear was the color of choice. Didn't fish long on 30 minutes all bites where within the first 15. Did see lots of beds up by the culverts. This is a retention pond and there is nothing doing in the way of cover. I didn't have enough time to go and check out the back culvert where I pulled out some nice fish last year.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 20, 2014, 09:56:39 AM
Was at Mikes house, from HawgTech, last night so he could take a few pics for his website. He mounted the handles on the T3 and the Zillion. The T3 looked really good with the curved handle on it. As far as the Zillion, its hard to say. The straight handle looked good, but I really like the way the blue anodized factory handle looks on it. I think Im gonna keep it that way for now. Who knows.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 20, 2014, 09:57:22 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 20, 2014, 09:55:40 AM
Got 3 on a lipless this morning, Longear was the color of choice. Didn't fish long on 30 minutes all bites where within the first 15. Did see lots of beds up by the culverts. This is a retention pond and there is nothing doing in the way of cover. I didn't have enough time to go and check out the back culvert where I pulled out some nice fish last year.

Time to get the trick worm out and piss off some females.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 20, 2014, 10:00:19 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 20, 2014, 09:57:22 AM
Time to get the trick worm out and piss off some females.
~cf

That or the grande bass rattlsnakes work too  ~shhh, you can borrow one or two from Lou if he is in the sharing mood.  ~sun rigged any way , but on a shaky head is deadly...nice wiggly tail
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 20, 2014, 12:33:27 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 20, 2014, 10:00:19 AM
That or the grande bass rattlsnakes work too  ~shhh, you can borrow one or two from Lou if he is in the sharing mood.  ~sun rigged any way , but on a shaky head is deadly...nice wiggly tail

I don't play well with others. Especially... LMG.... kidding... kidding...

Just came back from the park, winds were 15-20kts out of the east. Cloudy Skies. Pulled out the spinner bait. Fished it just under the waves, caught 6, lost 5. They were avg 2lbs. Sure was fun though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 20, 2014, 01:05:13 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 20, 2014, 12:33:27 PM
I don't play well with others. Especially... LMG.... kidding... kidding...

Just came back from the park, winds were 15-20kts out of the east. Cloudy Skies. Pulled out the spinner bait. Fished it just under the waves, caught 6, lost 5. They were avg 2lbs. Sure was fun though.

Don't you ever work?  ;D
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 20, 2014, 06:01:53 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 20, 2014, 01:05:13 PM
Don't you ever work?  ;D
~cf

LOL... Great question... I do actually believe it or not. I saw several clients today in the wee hours of the morning, and just got in a little while ago from practice at the H.S. I had a 2 hour window to burn today so I went fishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 20, 2014, 08:22:37 PM
Went out this AM to "Saddlecreek" park over in Lakeland.  Definitely my last time going there I have been 3-4 times and always get skunked.  It's a old mine and looks awesome. It's stocked with crappie and catfish.  I think it's just to over fished.

Tried all sorts of things with nothing to show for it.  First time I have been out and went zero in quiteva while.

Clear skys, water at 67°, air temp in low-mid 70°s.  Wind at 5-10 part of the trip.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 20, 2014, 08:26:55 PM
Got the daiwa exceler today. It feels well um the side plates feel plastic. But I like the handle and grips. Can't wait to use it. Bait order should be in tomorrow. Very excited got lots of gambler and some grande bass goodies. Heading out in the am with a buddy, hope to score a big girl before the front.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 20, 2014, 09:18:38 PM
Quote from: West6550 on February 20, 2014, 08:22:37 PM
Went out this AM to "Saddlecreek" park over in Lakeland.  Definitely my last time going there I have been 3-4 times and always get skunked.  It's a old mine and looks awesome. It's stocked with crappie and catfish.  I think it's just to over fished.

Tried all sorts of things with nothing to show for it.  First time I have been out and went zero in quiteva while.

Clear skys, water at 67°, air temp in low-mid 70°s.  Wind at 5-10 part of the trip.

I have tryed a few times there and only got 1 or 2, i agree it's over fished, and needs restocking,   Tenoroc is better for me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 20, 2014, 09:24:56 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on February 20, 2014, 09:18:38 PM
I have tryed a few times there and only got 1 or 2, i agree it's over fished, and needs restocking,   Tenoroc is better for me.

Well I spoke with a FWC guy on a call a month or so back out at Tenoroc.  I read in Bassmaster that a 17lber was pulled from there which would break our state record.  He said they pulled it on a shock.  He also said they have had like 80 over 8lbs pulled since July of last year!!!

So I got to watching a reading about it and wanted to fish it this AM.. only ro realize they aren't open on Thursday...

Maybe one day soon I'll hit there and pull a few out!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 21, 2014, 05:11:03 AM
Quote from: West6550 on February 20, 2014, 09:24:56 PM
Well I spoke with a FWC guy on a call a month or so back out at Tenoroc.  I read in Bassmaster that a 17lber was pulled from there which would break our state record.  He said they pulled it on a shock.  He also said they have had like 80 over 8lbs pulled since July of last year!!!

So I got to watching a reading about it and wanted to fish it this AM.. only ro realize they aren't open on Thursday...

Maybe one day soon I'll hit there and pull a few out!

they say the big fish are on the bigger lakes , 5, b  etc...  I fish the small lakes, biggest so far was about 22" aprox  5 to 6 lb,  in the summer they school alot, that's real fun, butterfly is my fav
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 21, 2014, 11:47:57 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 20, 2014, 01:05:13 PM
Don't you ever work?  ;D
~cf

Lou must be working today, he is MIA on both forums  ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 21, 2014, 12:41:29 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 21, 2014, 11:47:57 AM
Lou must be working today, he is MIA on both forums  ~roflmao ~roflmao

I say that, but then again Im at work on this thing all day  lo. Oh well, at least my boss doesn't care as long as I keep the shop running right. Multitasking!
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 21, 2014, 05:32:12 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 21, 2014, 11:47:57 AM
Lou must be working today, he is MIA on both forums  ~roflmao ~roflmao

Ha... Ha.... i am here. Yes, today has been a long interesting day. It's all good now. MCS, I sent you a PM.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 22, 2014, 05:19:48 PM
Went out today, 7 to 4,  on a lake with a lot of grass and some pads, decided i was going to fish a frog all day, I got 3 in the boat and lost 3 others in grass, they were bedding in the grass, boy they didn't like that frog near there nest, they would slap the crap out of it but not bite it, must of happened 20 times, fun stuff
biggest of the day was 17 1/2 and a fatty, the other were were 15 and 13 and thinner. ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 22, 2014, 06:14:47 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on February 22, 2014, 05:19:48 PM
Went out today, 7 to 4,  on a lake with a lot of grass and some pads, decided i was going to fish a frog all day, I got 3 in the boat and lost 3 others in grass, they were bedding in the grass, boy they didn't like that frog near there nest, they would slap the crap out of it but not bite it, must of happened 20 times, fun stuff
biggest of the day was 17 1/2 and a fatty, the other were were 15 and 13 and thinner. ~gf

That must have been exciting. Mutt if you don't mind me asking, if you know they were bedding, why didn't you switch gears on them and try something different? Or were you just locked on the frog bite?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 22, 2014, 06:30:18 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 22, 2014, 06:14:47 PM
That must have been exciting. Mutt if you don't mind me asking, if you know they were bedding, why didn't you switch gears on them and try something different? Or were you just locked on the frog bite?
I was kinda set. but i did try a few creatures with no luck, I've never fished the spawn before so I still have a lot to learn,  I'm very comfy with a frog, but not too good at jig and pig stuff, I even tryed the new lure from doc irv, just not good at it yet, need to watch more you tube and capt shane, lol lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 22, 2014, 07:36:52 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on February 22, 2014, 06:30:18 PM
I was kinda set. but i did try a few creatures with no luck, I've never fished the spawn before so I still have a lot to learn,  I'm very comfy with a frog, but not too good at jig and pig stuff, I even tryed the new lure from doc irv, just not good at it yet, need to watch more you tube and capt shane, lol lo

I get what your saying Mutt. Especially, if they are showing consistent life on the frog. I would be hesitant to put the frog down, if I was getting consistent looks on my froggy. I can't help it either. LOL..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 23, 2014, 08:11:25 AM
Went out yesterday late afternoon. Caught 4 bass and a Mayan Cichlid on a the spinnerbait again. Best fish went for +3lbs.  Unfortunately, no fishing for me today at all. Got some family commitments. LMG, you will be pleased to know I won't be fishing during the week because I am pretty busy. I won't wet my line again til next weekend.... LOL.

Here is the pic of the bigger bass I caught yesterday.



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 23, 2014, 03:02:27 PM
Rain here today. Busy work week so fishing for me will be limited
Need to get my new reel up n running and try my new baits out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on February 23, 2014, 05:02:20 PM
Got a new rig for snook etc. and bass.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 23, 2014, 06:24:26 PM
Attention LMG.... When you get your new Curado, can please give me your review. My interest has been peaked. I have some reward point accumulated at BPS as well as gift cards. Unfortunately, they are on back order and sounds like they will be for a while. In the mean time I will read up on reviews before I pull the trigger.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 23, 2014, 10:37:49 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 23, 2014, 06:24:26 PM
Attention LMG.... When you get your new Curado, can please give me your review. My interest has been peaked. I have some reward point accumulated at BPS as well as gift cards. Unfortunately, they are on back order and sounds like they will be for a while. In the mean time I will read up on reviews before I pull the trigger.

I hate to burst your bubble, but it may be a while before I have one in my hands. I am going to be blowing my $200 on a new rod and a bunch of much needed soft plastics. Seeing as how I accumulated the Zillion, I have all the reels I need, for now, lol. On a side note Down4Ttown has one and is doing a review.

On a fishing note, I took one of my customers up through Lake Coral Springs yesterday. He is rather new to Bass fishing, but I managed to get him to catch one. He was rather impressed with my frog skills. I managed to get a female to bite the frog as I watched her inch up to it right at the boat. That he was excited to watch. Also got to show him how to watch the wake as the fish swims to it before the strike. All in all I caught about 10 decent 3 lbers Saturday. I will tell you that using the Zillion/Volatile combo and then switching to my Curado/Savvy combo is soo weird and different.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 24, 2014, 06:43:52 PM
Nice and over cast today.  Unfortunately the top water bite wasn't on.  Hit Lk Panzy from 4-7ish.  Finally just switched to a worm and caught two small guys.  Water was 74° wind gust at 5-10 maybe.  It was beautiful regardless.

Had two other boats loading when I did.  Out of the four of them the caught one small one on a worm.  They said they tried a ratltrap, plastic frog, and worms.

I tried a buzz frog, popper frog, popper spook (which i have killed with on a similar day on this same lake), a gambler got two slaps, and finally two on a worm.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi136.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq186%2Fgomer_tnw%2F20140224_172334_zpsf19d615c.jpg&hash=698bfbbc3e3266d25ca212d7fdf2924de1183d66)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 24, 2014, 07:11:39 PM
West that spot looks great for MR froggy.... but when they don't want them, they sure do a great job ignoring them.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 24, 2014, 11:10:45 PM
You have to make them want it. Its all in the presentation. Too easy to refuse, must eat. lol
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 25, 2014, 04:46:50 AM
I have been reading about you guys and your new gear and have decided to get a bait caster setup, but not sure what, the spring sale are starting and would like to pickup something. I need suggestions about a rod and reel in the mid price range, the rod needs to be tough like an ugly stix cause i am hard on them,
I have been looking at a lews speed spool and a shimano reel both about 100.00 , are these too cheap, not sure???
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 25, 2014, 04:54:00 AM
If you can manage to get one of the CuradoG's  for the $99 then go for it. If not then I would go for the Pro Qualifier. As far as the rod is concerned, a Carbonlite or a Veritas rod would suite you just fine.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 25, 2014, 05:46:38 AM
curado g on sale next weekend at gander mtn, 89.00 bucks  :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 25, 2014, 07:43:22 AM
That's a hell of a deal.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 25, 2014, 08:16:05 AM
Quote from: rovingmutt on February 25, 2014, 05:46:38 AM
curado g on sale next weekend at gander mtn, 89.00 bucks  :)

That is a good deal and depending on price range for your rod you have the Shimano Sellus, Clarus  or the best bang for buck out there is the BPS Carbonlite like LMG said. I think also at Gander the Veritas are 79.99 but I am not a fan of White sorry. lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 25, 2014, 08:26:21 AM
Got the exceller all spooled up. It is a nice little reel and I will admit I like palming it better than my Quantum. I spooled it with 30# and put on a 1/16 oz bullet and a 4" grande bass finesse worm. Chart with purple/red flake...looks like it is glowing goo. Those fiesty yearlings and bucks are gonna love it! my boys will have a blast with them! The Exceler cast is great, I set it up idiot proof though, running almost full break and tighten the spool tension so my boy should be backlash and overrun free  ~gf
I hear Lou talk up the Lews and I am not jumping ship on Quantum yet now that I got this reel for bass I have no need to drop 200 on another reel for bass. My eye is on the Lexa 300 and a nice inshore stick  8).....This is of course after I get my new stick for the Quantum and maybe play around with that reel a little  lo lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 25, 2014, 09:06:38 AM
Quote from: MCS on February 25, 2014, 08:26:21 AM
Got the exceller all spooled up. It is a nice little reel and I will admit I like palming it better than my Quantum. I spooled it with 30# and put on a 1/16 oz bullet and a 4" grande bass finesse worm. Chart with purple/red flake...looks like it is glowing goo. Those fiesty yearlings and bucks are gonna love it! my boys will have a blast with them! The Exceler cast is great, I set it up idiot proof though, running almost full break and tighten the spool tension so my boy should be backlash and overrun free  ~gf
I hear Lou talk up the Lews and I am not jumping ship on Quantum yet now that I got this reel for bass I have no need to drop 200 on another reel for bass. My eye is on the Lexa 300 and a nice inshore stick  8).....This is of course after I get my new stick for the Quantum and maybe play around with that reel a little  lo lo lo

Nobody NEEDS to drop another $200 on a reel, we just have no self control, lol.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 25, 2014, 09:20:22 AM
This morning I dismounted one of my Chronarch50E's which I used for my spook rig. Unspooled the mono and spooled it up with 30# braid. Its new home will be on a Veritas M F for a weekender rig. I figure I want to take 2 solid rigs with me on my boat when I go out on the weekends that can cover my basics, which are frogs and t-rigs. The Zillion/Volatile combo will be great to tie a Booyah frog on as it has plenty of backbone and action, and the reel speed is fast. The Chronarch50/Veritas combo, AKA Storm Trooper rig, will be perfect for those lighter T-rigs and anything else that I decide to tie on. If the Veritas is anything like my M F Vendetta I will have plenty of backbone with that rod. I took my Tatula Type-R/Clarus rod and tied the spook onto that. I was using it for traps, but lets get real, I throw the plug more than a crankbait. Even if I need I will just tie one onto it. That Type-R can sling a spook quite the distance with 14# mono. Im just gonna use the Clarus rod that the Chronarch50 was originally mounted on for the rod trade in towards the Veritas. That Clarus rod had a tip repair anyway, so I will sacrifice it to the fishing Gods. Now rather than having to decide which of my rigs Im gonna take on the boat with me, I can leave my Tourney rigs home and take 2 to cover the day. Im gonna drop about $150 on tackle in 2 weeks at BPS for the Classic sale, so that should bring me back up to par since I am quite low on stock right now.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 25, 2014, 11:26:13 AM
Did anyone else get free 500 reward points from BPS as a thank you for being a rewards member? I just came from BPS, and redeemed that gift because it expires at the end of February.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 25, 2014, 11:40:27 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 25, 2014, 11:26:13 AM
Did anyone else get free 500 reward points from BPS as a thank you for being a rewards member? I just came from BPS, and redeemed that gift because it expires at the end of February.

Uhm no, you lucky dog.  ;D That is a sweet reward so what did ya get?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 25, 2014, 12:07:21 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 25, 2014, 11:40:27 AM
Uhm no, you lucky dog.  ;D That is a sweet reward so what did ya get?

I bought some stickbaits I was short on. Replaced the spinnerbait I lost on Sunday, and picked up some scroungers. Paired with a fluke on top or mid depth, will seem to attract some attention around my neck of the woods. I was told the 500 pts will hit my account in 4-6 weeks. Maybe I will allocate those points back to a new curado I, hmmmmmm.......  :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 25, 2014, 12:34:23 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 25, 2014, 12:07:21 PM
I bought some stickbaits I was short on. Replaced the spinnerbait I lost on Sunday, and picked up some scroungers. Paired with a fluke on top or mid depth, will seem to attract some attention around my neck of the woods. I was told the 500 pts will hit my account in 4-6 weeks. Maybe I will allocate those points back to a new curado I, hmmmmmm.......  :-*

A SHIMANO?! :shocking:
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 25, 2014, 12:44:32 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 25, 2014, 12:07:21 PM
I bought some stickbaits I was short on. Replaced the spinnerbait I lost on Sunday, and picked up some scroungers. Paired with a fluke on top or mid depth, will seem to attract some attention around my neck of the woods. I was told the 500 pts will hit my account in 4-6 weeks. Maybe I will allocate those points back to a new curado I, hmmmmmm.......  :-*

Nice!....So what brand of spinnerbait did you decide to go with? Old faithful Boooyah or a new brand?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 25, 2014, 01:15:18 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 25, 2014, 12:34:23 PM
A SHIMANO?! :shocking:
~cf

LOL.... Yes... a.... Shimano.... I am not married to one brand. The Curado caught my attention, because Down4 town, says it palms similar to Lews. That's the main reason i didn't go with Chronarch. I didn't like the way it palmed. Revo's and Lews agree with my hand. That new Curado does look pretty sweet as well..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 25, 2014, 01:18:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 25, 2014, 12:44:32 PM
Nice!....So what brand of spinnerbait did you decide to go with? Old faithful Boooyah or a new brand?

For the moment yes, I did go with Booyah, I was on a budget and for $5.99 they are not bad (I figured out why my previous spinnerbait broke. It was pretty used and banged up).  Some other Spinnerbaits caught my attention based on some of the recommendations that were given.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 25, 2014, 01:47:10 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 25, 2014, 01:15:18 PM
LOL.... Yes... a.... Shimano.... I am not married to one brand. The Curado caught my attention, because Down4 town, says it palms similar to Lews. That's the main reason i didn't go with Chronarch. I didn't like the way it palmed. Revo's and Lews agree with my hand. That new Curado does look pretty sweet as well..

You should have tried my Chronarch50.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on February 25, 2014, 05:04:03 PM
hey is the bass pro spring sale worth waiting for?   the curado g is 89. 00,  but with a mail in rebate, i am not fond of mail in rebates, but will do it if it is the best deal, just wondering??? :-\,  also don't really like gander mtn, i went in today to look at some stuff and most of it was sold out. :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 25, 2014, 05:28:10 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on February 25, 2014, 05:04:03 PM
hey is the bass pro spring sale worth waiting for?   the curado g is 89. 00,  but with a mail in rebate, i am not fond of mail in rebates, but will do it if it is the best deal, just wondering??? :-\,  also don't really like gander mtn, i went in today to look at some stuff and most of it was sold out. :-\

For me it is. With the rod and reel trade in, just use them garage sale rods and reels to cash in the savings. You mean to tell me they will give me $15 for a rod that I got 3 of them for $5, OK!
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 25, 2014, 07:10:48 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 25, 2014, 01:18:23 PM

For the moment yes, I did go with Booyah, I was on a budget and for $5.99 they are not bad (I figured out why my previous spinnerbait broke. It was pretty used and banged up).  Some other Spinnerbaits caught my attention based on some of the recommendations that were given.

You should seriously try Mike's spinnerbaits over at Siebert Outdoors.  The spinnerbaits are $5.50. Plus he puts them on an Owner hook and they are powder coated.  Awesome skirt selection as well.

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Spinnerbaits_c9.htm
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 25, 2014, 07:18:40 PM
Who in the world do I keep upsetting that keeps giving me negatives?? 2 in a week... Really??  I am sure this is going to buy me another one anyways. LOL....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 25, 2014, 07:27:36 PM
Quote from: West6550 on February 25, 2014, 07:10:48 PM
You should seriously try Mike's spinnerbaits over at Siebert Outdoors.  The spinnerbaits are $5.50. Plus he puts them on an Owner hook and they are powder coated.  Awesome skirt selection as well.

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Spinnerbaits_c9.htm

West, I am seriously considering Seiberts baits. The materials are definitely attractive and the skirt options are intriguing. I simply bought the Booyah because I needed to by something to redeem the 500 pts from BPS. Thanks for the recommendation.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 25, 2014, 08:27:33 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 25, 2014, 07:18:40 PM
Who in the world do I keep upsetting that keeps giving me negatives?? 2 in a week... Really??  I am sure this is going to buy me another one anyways. LOL....

Don't worry, I am up to -12. Lol. Just keep on keepin on.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 25, 2014, 10:48:37 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on February 25, 2014, 07:18:40 PM
Who in the world do I keep upsetting that keeps giving me negatives?? 2 in a week... Really??  I am sure this is going to buy me another one anyways. LOL....

I have no clue what mine is.  I post on the tapatalk app 99.9% of the time.  I have given I think zero people a negative.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 26, 2014, 08:10:15 AM
Quote from: West6550 on February 25, 2014, 07:10:48 PM
You should seriously try Mike's spinnerbaits over at Siebert Outdoors.  The spinnerbaits are $5.50. Plus he puts them on an Owner hook and they are powder coated.  Awesome skirt selection as well.

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Spinnerbaits_c9.htm

I really like the products on the page...but here is what kills me, SHIPPING, I don't fish jigs much so I just get a couple colors on sale so the only thing I would order is 3 or 4 spinnerbaits and I got to pay like 8 bucks shipping on that. Those 5.50 baits go to 7 bucks a pop. It is much easier to pop into a store and grab a booyah or H2o spinnerbait or wait til I place my yearly online order(because I won't pay for shipping more than I have to) with a retailer that sells everything I want.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 26, 2014, 08:27:02 AM
Went out this morning. Threw a chart 4" worm with prpl/red flake 3/0 vmc and a 1/16 bullet on a 6' m rod with Exceler....Like the reel a lot, it is very light and very comfortable to palm. got a couple small ones, bigger than dinks but nothing special. Fun time though.  ~gf

So oh wise one, I want to use my new baits. Rainy here today front coming in gonna drop the temps lows like 40, 30's next day but nothing prolonged. What to throw?  :-\ don't worry it is multiple choice
A) lizard - got the new Havoc Boss Dog in motor oil red flake. 
B) Big EZ.
C) BB Cricket.

Opinions everyone? Anyone? Tell my why you would use it and how you would rig it etc.
Just something fun, since you guys are a barrel full of monkeys to begin with  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 26, 2014, 08:43:35 AM
Rig the EZ weightless and work it on the surface. If they don't go for that, then T-Rig the lizard and hop it along the bottom. If that doesn't work, C-4 8)
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 26, 2014, 10:19:43 AM
OK, now I know what NOT to do  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 26, 2014, 11:49:01 AM
What? No? Ok, maybe its just me.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 26, 2014, 01:29:16 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 26, 2014, 11:49:01 AM
What? No? Ok, maybe its just me.
~cf

I will let you know in the am.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 26, 2014, 01:43:40 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 26, 2014, 01:29:16 PM
I will let you know in the am.

Gonna try the C-4?
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 26, 2014, 02:23:45 PM
Gonna be a busy next couple of weeks for me. Going to Disney this weekend, Lake O next weekend, and then East Toho the weekend after that. Man, oh well, at least Ill be fishin.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 26, 2014, 02:53:28 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 26, 2014, 02:23:45 PM
Gonna be a busy next couple of weeks for me. Going to Disney this weekend, Lake O next weekend, and then East Toho the weekend after that. Man, oh well, at least Ill be fishin.
~cf

Disney  :-\ You don't look like a fantasy tale kinda guy  ~roflmao ~roflmao

I might be in Orlando this weekend doing shopping or a park wife can't make up mind tho.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 26, 2014, 02:54:55 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 26, 2014, 01:43:40 PM
Gonna try the C-4?
~cf

Surething, watch for me on the evening news. Mom I got a ten pounder! :help: PoPo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 26, 2014, 02:55:48 PM
Hey Lou ain't Karma a  ^-^  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 26, 2014, 03:00:37 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 26, 2014, 02:53:28 PM
Disney  :-\ You don't look like a fantasy tale kinda guy  ~roflmao ~roflmao

I might be in Orlando this weekend doing shopping or a park wife can't make up mind tho.

All my fishing is fantasy and wishful thinking.  ~shhh
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 26, 2014, 04:45:27 PM
Oh you better bring hand sanitizer, LMG you know what happens when you wish.

I am rethinking spots, got a  :-* where those EZs near top will have a chance at landing a few fatties!
Lizards work but we might not make it that far.....Nice work LMG!  ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 26, 2014, 08:00:52 PM
Quote from: MCS on February 26, 2014, 04:45:27 PM
Oh you better bring hand sanitizer, LMG you know what happens when you wish.

I am rethinking spots, got a  :-* where those EZs near top will have a chance at landing a few fatties!
Lizards work but we might not make it that far.....Nice work LMG!  ~c~

You mean you can wish in one hand and crap in the other and see which one gets filled first?
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 26, 2014, 08:50:13 PM
Hahaha exactly
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 27, 2014, 07:44:00 AM
45 and 8 mph wind this morning. Got one early he was about 12" swallowed my Big EZ and 6/0 Lol
I missed one in the second pond that was a decent fish. It seemed like more of a defensive hit, didn't hold and before I could stop reeling and set the hook I pulled the bait out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 27, 2014, 08:52:10 AM
45 degrees? WTF?
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 27, 2014, 10:54:30 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on February 27, 2014, 08:52:10 AM
45 degrees? WTF?
~cf

Better than minus 10 like most of the country.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 27, 2014, 02:37:11 PM
True. Need the heat, gets the girls going.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 28, 2014, 05:26:07 AM
Anybody else from Florida wanna come to the meet at East Lake Toho??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 28, 2014, 06:45:50 AM
Quote from: West6550 on February 28, 2014, 05:26:07 AM
Anybody else from Florida wanna come to the meet at East Lake Toho??

It is likely a no go this year for me. If things change I will hit you or the man, the myth, the legend,.... LMG up himself.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on February 28, 2014, 06:47:55 AM
30 freaking 7 this morning  :surrender:~rant ~xyz ^-^ That is why I am here on the work computer and at a pond  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on February 28, 2014, 12:38:02 PM
Quote from: West6550 on February 28, 2014, 05:26:07 AM
Anybody else from Florida wanna come to the meet at East Lake Toho??

Would love to meet some of you guys,  and do some fishing, but my season kicks off really soon, and I have to stay put for a while.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on February 28, 2014, 05:16:22 PM
Look at this lol. My BPS order from 2/21.  Shipped via USPS.  Also note I live in central Florida lol

- Electronic Shipping Info Received, February 20, 2014
- Processed through USPS Sort Facility, February 24, 2014, 10:49 am, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32099
- Depart USPS Sort Facility, February 25, 2014, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32099
- Processed through USPS Sort Facility, February 26, 2014, 4:31 pm, MEMPHIS, TN 38136
- Depart USPS Sort Facility, February 26, 2014, MEMPHIS, TN 38136



What are they doing??? Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on February 28, 2014, 11:11:58 PM
Quote from: West6550 on February 28, 2014, 05:16:22 PM
Look at this lol. My BPS order from 2/21.  Shipped via USPS.  Also note I live in central Florida lol

- Electronic Shipping Info Received, February 20, 2014
- Processed through USPS Sort Facility, February 24, 2014, 10:49 am, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32099
- Depart USPS Sort Facility, February 25, 2014, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32099
- Processed through USPS Sort Facility, February 26, 2014, 4:31 pm, MEMPHIS, TN 38136
- Depart USPS Sort Facility, February 26, 2014, MEMPHIS, TN 38136



What are they doing??? Lol

Oops. Somebody made a boo boo.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 01, 2014, 12:41:45 AM
Back in Florida again? Lol

Your item was processed through and left our JACKSONVILLE, FL 32099 facility on February 28, 2014 at 11:10 am. The item is currently in transit to the destination. Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.

Lol it's like a rollercoaster lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on March 01, 2014, 06:26:17 AM
Crazy stuff.   Then they wonder why they're losing money all the time and have to keep raising the postal rates.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 01, 2014, 07:34:36 AM
Well I have a week to think about whether I am going to get the Veritas rod or not. I mounted my Chronarch50 on my Carbonlite that was just sitting in the corner, and kind of like it. Caught a fish with it yesterday, and forgot how nice and sensitive it is. The only reason I wanted the Veritas was to match the Chronarch in color. I'm afraid it won't be balanced right for me. The Carbonlite is a 6'6 and fits and feels good. Ugh, decisions decisions.  ~b~
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on March 01, 2014, 04:37:26 PM
Hey everyone!  Well we are officially married and today we finally got back to fishing yay!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 01, 2014, 04:56:33 PM
Hi Gator, congratulations!!  ~c~ Nice to see you back and fishing again.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 01, 2014, 04:58:21 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on March 01, 2014, 05:09:40 PM
Thank you! 

We decided mid day to go out fishing last minute today.  I seriously thought it would stink as it was hot and sunny.  In caught five and DH caught four.  All were small but ONE :D. I hooked up with a nice 20".  I think it was 3.2 pounds although I swore it felt heavier of course.  In this particular spot I wouldn't have thought there were any of decent size so that was a nice start back!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 01, 2014, 08:49:23 PM
West back when gander had free shipping on anything I order a spool of line, went from Charlotte to Cleveland to Jax. A few days later I another spool to get manufacturers rebate. That spool ended at my house a day before the first one lol. They do some dumb stuff shipping no wonder it is an arm and a leg
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 01, 2014, 08:54:11 PM
Congrats gator. Good to see you back.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 02, 2014, 06:31:25 AM
Quote from: fishingator on March 01, 2014, 04:37:26 PM
Hey everyone!  Well we are officially married and today we finally got back to fishing yay!

Congrats! And welcome back!   ~c~
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on March 02, 2014, 05:48:02 PM
Anyone know how to post pics from my phone here?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 02, 2014, 05:59:48 PM
Use the Tapatalk app.  Then when top right hit the pull down.  Then reply.. then the paperclip and attach.  Other wise (which I do) use Photobucket app.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 03, 2014, 06:42:17 AM
Went out this morning got 3 short strikes which meant 3 misses on the EZ nothing much else.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 03, 2014, 03:48:47 PM
I think the whole state of Louisiana is here in Disney. Never seen soo much purple and yellow. I guess when Mardi Gras is there they come here. I can't wait to get back on the water away from people.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on March 03, 2014, 06:50:53 PM
Here are the two decent ones from Saturday and Sunday

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 04, 2014, 12:50:56 AM
Good looking fish for sure!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 04, 2014, 06:52:55 AM
Quote from: fishingator on March 03, 2014, 06:50:53 PM
Here are the two decent ones from Saturday and Sunday

Nice fish. What did you end up doing to download them?
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on March 04, 2014, 07:18:01 AM
I did them from my computer at home lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 04, 2014, 11:55:34 AM
Hey LMG look at this  8).....
http://www.bassmaster.com/gear/quantums-reel-lands-heavy-award

I think you need one :-*

Makes my head hurt  ~b~ thinking if I should go after one of these or go for a nice inshore combo  ~sweat
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 04, 2014, 03:38:34 PM
Quote from: MCS on March 04, 2014, 11:55:34 AM
Hey LMG look at this  8).....
http://www.bassmaster.com/gear/quantums-reel-lands-heavy-award

I think you need one :-*

Makes my head hurt  ~b~ thinking if I should go after one of these or go for a nice inshore combo  ~sweat

Nah. Let me tell you one of the best inshore reels I have used is the Cardiff. For $100 it's pretty tough. Been using mine for a few years now. Haven't serviced it yet, just rinsed after use. No problems yet. Landed a 30# red on it and had zero issues. I rather use that then my Zillion. No need to spend big bucks on inshore, it's not like Bass fishing. Some might say the opposite, but you have more room inshore since you don't have the slop like Bass fishing.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 04, 2014, 03:47:15 PM
See I was looking at the Daiwa Lexa 300 or the Quantum Iron 300.....Sooooo your saying I should go for the Tour MG eh?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 04, 2014, 05:02:07 PM
Quote from: MCS on March 04, 2014, 03:47:15 PM
See I was looking at the Daiwa Lexa 300 or the Quantum Iron 300.....Sooooo your saying I should go for the Tour MG eh?

I honestly can't bring myself to buy a Quantum anymore. If you are looking for a low profile kind of reel, maybe the Curado300E? I would take that over a Quantum product myself. I know you like them though. If you are willing to spend that kind of money, go for it. Just remember though, selling it if you don't like it may be tough.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 05, 2014, 06:09:08 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 04, 2014, 05:02:07 PM
I honestly can't bring myself to buy a Quantum anymore. If you are looking for a low profile kind of reel, maybe the Curado300E? I would take that over a Quantum product myself. I know you like them though. If you are willing to spend that kind of money, go for it. Just remember though, selling it if you don't like it may be tough.
~cf

I am like you selling is NOT an option. Well either way I got a while to sit and decide. I finally think I decided with a rod, once I get that I will have 8 months or so to ponder my next purchase. Reviews of both the quantums should be in and I hear good things about the lexa 300 so far.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 09:57:14 AM
Quote from: MCS on March 05, 2014, 06:09:08 AM
I am like you selling is NOT an option. Well either way I got a while to sit and decide. I finally think I decided with a rod, once I get that I will have 8 months or so to ponder my next purchase. Reviews of both the quantums should be in and I hear good things about the lexa 300 so far.

Honestly you don't need a 300 sized reel for inshore. Think about how much 30-40# braid you can hold on a 200 size reel. There is nothing that is gonna spool you im sure. I use a Cardiff 200A with 40# braid, and never come close to being spooled by anything. You can hold close to 200 yds of braid on a 200 size reel. I think the 300 may be overkill unless you are planning on spooling it with 20-25# mono or something thick like that. If this helps you at all.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 05, 2014, 10:05:27 AM
Went out this AM for two hours afrer work with a coworker.  We caught 7, 5 being keeper size.  Biggest were 2-3lbs.

Overcast, foggy, water temp 70°. Slight breeze.

My biggest choking on a "KVD Perfect Swim Fluke"..  which by the way is not great.  I got them crazy cheap awhile back.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F03%2F06%2Fsu2apasy.jpg&hash=1e6ed4ca6d10a938caf4fe1c7521a3bdcfbf46db)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 10:22:32 AM
Nice West! Cant beat the EZ swimmer, I don't care whos name is on the package.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 05, 2014, 10:31:00 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 09:57:14 AM
Honestly you don't need a 300 sized reel for inshore. Think about how much 30-40# braid you can hold on a 200 size reel. There is nothing that is gonna spool you im sure. I use a Cardiff 200A with 40# braid, and never come close to being spooled by anything. You can hold close to 200 yds of braid on a 200 size reel. I think the 300 may be overkill unless you are planning on spooling it with 20-25# mono or something thick like that. If this helps you at all.
~cf

The 22-24 pounds of drag too. I like the size too.... good to chuck bigger baits.....what's she say "bigger is better" and "size matters"....Plus I am shore bound.....I don't like those creek trout size reels most you "pro" bass fisher "men" like. I got a 20 size spinning reel for my kid but us 35 and 40 for bass. ~rant .......Maybe a smoke inshore or the lews inshore?......Tour MG....like I said I like kicking around the tires before I buy something and it is just something to talk about.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 05, 2014, 10:34:24 AM
Nice fish west. The strike king stuff never really has impressed me. I do like the KVD Perfect "trick worms" though, might try a spinner bait but the rest of the stuff seems cheap, epsecially thier hard baits.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 10:35:15 AM
Quote from: MCS on March 05, 2014, 10:31:00 AM
The 22-24 pounds of drag too. I like the size too.... good to chuck bigger baits.....what's she say "bigger is better" and "size matters"....Plus I am shore bound.....I don't like those creek trout size reels most you "pro" bass fisher "men" like. I got a 20 size spinning reel for my kid but us 35 and 40 for bass. ~rant .......Maybe a smoke inshore or the lews inshore?......Tour MG....like I said I like kicking around the tires before I buy something and it is just something to talk about.

That BB inshore from Lews is quite the reel too. I almost bought one a while back.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 05, 2014, 10:44:54 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 10:35:15 AM
That BB inshore from Lews is quite the reel too. I almost bought one a while back.
~cf

Good to know. I have been wanting to try one since you and Lou speak highly of them.
That one Ron at Valley is offering is a looker too with the fancy carbon fiber handle.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 05, 2014, 11:05:55 AM
The tournament pro is sweet reel. It has both breaking systems, so you can really fine tune your casts.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 11:06:46 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 05, 2014, 11:05:55 AM
The tournament pro is sweet reel. It has both breaking systems, so you can really fine tune your casts.

Well looks whos back!
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 05, 2014, 11:10:29 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 11:06:46 AM
Well looks whos back!
~cf

Awww... you missed me LMG. LOL...  I also noticed the +/- has been removed. How did Mickey treat you?  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 05, 2014, 11:21:38 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 05, 2014, 11:10:29 AM
Awww... you missed me LMG. LOL...  I also noticed the +/- has been removed. How did Mickey treat you?  ;)

Yeah no more - means me and LMG can't screw with you anymore  >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 05, 2014, 11:22:51 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 05, 2014, 11:05:55 AM
The tournament pro is sweet reel. It has both breaking systems, so you can really fine tune your casts.

The inshore models does as well. That is pretty cool, I have only had reels that are one or the other.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 05, 2014, 11:36:48 AM
Quote from: MCS on March 05, 2014, 11:21:38 AM
Yeah no more - means me and LMG can't screw with you anymore  >:D

Both of you were killing me with that... LOL... I was on my way in being the first UB member upside down in the  +/- system. LOL...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 11:42:21 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 05, 2014, 11:10:29 AM
Awww... you missed me LMG. LOL...  I also noticed the +/- has been removed. How did Mickey treat you?  ;)

Was good. Tied him up while I took advantage of Minnie.  :( that was no good.

Cant wait to get back on the water.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 05, 2014, 01:09:02 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 11:42:21 AM
Was good. Tied him up while I took advantage of Minnie.  :( that was no good.

Cant wait to get back on the water.
~cf

He should have tied you up and made you watch this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS_V-iMB2rs&feature=share&list=UUrSXNwNKFZAx1CKNQSwFLOw&index=13

~roflmao ~roflmao >:D >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 01:19:25 PM
Quote from: MCS on March 05, 2014, 01:09:02 PM
He should have tied you up and made you watch this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qS_V-iMB2rs&feature=share&list=UUrSXNwNKFZAx1CKNQSwFLOw&index=13

~roflmao ~roflmao >:D >:D

Why do you make me watch this garbage?! :'(

~roflmao

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 05, 2014, 01:29:35 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 01:19:25 PM
Why do you make me watch this garbage?! :'(

~roflmao

~cf

C'mon any reel porn  :o is good reel porn.  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 02:21:22 PM
Quote from: MCS on March 05, 2014, 01:29:35 PM
C'mon any reel porn  :o is good reel porn.  8)

OK, good point. I guess it keeps me busy at work, lol.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on March 05, 2014, 06:41:59 PM
Caught 7 today. Junebug senko. This was the biggest.

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Smallest

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 05, 2014, 06:58:35 PM
Nice fish chobee! That combo looks real slick too.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on March 05, 2014, 07:00:03 PM
Thanks MCS. That my new Smoke inshore on an omen. Love the reel, still not sure about the rod.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 05, 2014, 07:09:50 PM
Quote from: OkeechobeeAngler on March 05, 2014, 07:00:03 PM
Thanks MCS. That my new Smoke inshore on an omen. Love the reel, still not sure about the rod.

I like the looks of the reel, even though its a Quantum.  lo
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on March 05, 2014, 07:43:59 PM
Gambler, I've always liked the higher end quantum spinning reels. Baitcasters not so much though. Now the new Smoke baitcaster has been getting good reviews both on line and from the locals.

My son wants to try one, if he gets it I'll give it a try.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 06, 2014, 05:41:20 AM
I think I found what happened to  my still missing BassPro order...


On a serious note I found out they sent it one city away from me then back to BPS... ugh.. well I'm waiting on my giftcard refund now.. yay

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 06, 2014, 08:04:02 AM
Quote from: OkeechobeeAngler on March 05, 2014, 07:43:59 PM
Gambler, I've always liked the higher end quantum spinning reels. Baitcasters not so much though. Now the new Smoke baitcaster has been getting good reviews both on line and from the locals.

My son wants to try one, if he gets it I'll give it a try.

The Smoke baitcaster is pretty similar to the older model Energy PT I have. I am liking it very much myself. A little noisy on cast but smooth retireve and no backplay. Ton of muscle/drag to pull them in and I don't find it hard to tune nor does it need to be adjusted once a lure is dialed in. I have a hunch that next yr we will see the smoke revised, since like I said it leans towards the older models design/style wise. (Which LMG is right when he says the new energy models arent the same, the Smoke fills the old energy slot while they downgraded the new one to fit the $150 slot) It is all timing and stuff with these model releases and stuff. When that happens you better believe me I will jump on one or two if they drop to $100 bucks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 06, 2014, 12:32:23 PM
Unfortunately, i think i missed a nice window to fish in today. There is a strong storm system moving in from the SW thats going to be affecting us down here in S FL, in the next few hours. Fishing usually turns on before a big storm passes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 06, 2014, 01:40:32 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 06, 2014, 12:32:23 PM
Unfortunately, i think i missed a nice window to fish in today. There is a strong storm system moving in from the SW thats going to be affecting us down here in S FL, in the next few hours. Fishing usually turns on before a big storm passes.

Its the WALL OF DEATH!
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 06, 2014, 02:15:38 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 06, 2014, 12:32:23 PM
Unfortunately, i think i missed a nice window to fish in today. There is a strong storm system moving in from the SW thats going to be affecting us down here in S FL, in the next few hours. Fishing usually turns on before a big storm passes.

Its the WALL OF DEATH!
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 06, 2014, 02:17:03 PM
Holy cow... it went from day to night inside an hour. Winds right now are 40+
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on March 06, 2014, 03:28:18 PM
And its starting here in St. Lucie county. I just a tornado warning over the phone.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 06, 2014, 03:44:46 PM
Looks like the worse is over for us down here. The storm passed fairly quick. Just wind and rain. Good luck to the rest of you guys up north.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 07, 2014, 06:41:33 AM
got a couple throwing a BB cricket around culverts. missed a couple swipes on the spinnerbait.
Chilly out but hey it was fishing.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 07, 2014, 06:54:00 AM
Hopefully the weather stays clear for this weekend. Off to BPS tomorrow after work to drop some dough, then fishing with Mr Martin Sunday.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 07, 2014, 07:53:15 AM
Work this weekend.  Detailing the boat and hitting BassPro Monday.  Hang with the wife Tuesday. Work Wednesday & Thursday then drive up Friday AM for East Toho meet.  I'm excited for sure.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 07, 2014, 08:02:44 AM
Quote from: West6550 on March 07, 2014, 07:53:15 AM
Work this weekend.  Detailing the boat and hitting BassPro Monday.  Hang with the wife Tuesday. Work Wednesday & Thursday then drive up Friday AM for East Toho meet.  I'm excited for sure.

Don't forget to make it extra shiney for me. Oh, and do you have a seat and post in the back of that boat?
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 07, 2014, 06:23:02 PM
Operation Curado I, is a go... its been greenlighted.... I will report if the mission was a success tomorrow late afternoon. LOL....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 07, 2014, 06:42:32 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 07, 2014, 06:23:02 PM
Operation Curado I, is a go... its been greenlighted.... I will report if the mission was a success tomorrow late afternoon. LOL....

~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 08, 2014, 07:20:21 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 07, 2014, 08:02:44 AM
Don't forget to make it extra shiney for me. Oh, and do you have a seat and post in the back of that boat?
~cf

Of course there is a seat in the back.  Full back seat actually.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 08, 2014, 08:34:21 AM
Quote from: West6550 on March 08, 2014, 07:20:21 AM
Of course there is a seat in the back.  Full back seat actually.

If the post seat is removable, may I remove it while I fish? I never use them anyway and they get in the way of me fishing.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 08, 2014, 01:22:36 PM
Just dropped a few bucks at Bass Pro today. I think I made record time in there as I made a list of what I needed to be able to get what I wanted and get out before any other temptations. Zoom products sale and BPS hooks sale I made out on BIGtime. Some braid with free scissors, and a bunch of Pad Crushers too. Some good deals there.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 08, 2014, 03:22:19 PM
Oh well... operation Curado I was bust this time around. LMG, thanks again for your help.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 08, 2014, 04:15:07 PM
No problem Lou. I went over to Mike's house today, ended up with another HawgHandle, lol. Guess what he had there? The CuradoI. It's a nice looking reel in person. It's kinda Daiwa ish in the fact of the external kind of adjustment it has. Also, the way the side plate opens kind of looks like the 3D brake adjustment on the Daiwa T3. I can live without the reel, but lets be serious, I will eventually end up with one I'm sure. For now I am still hoping for a killer deal on some 50Es. Oh well, in the mean time I got me a new swept handle for my other Chronarch50E.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on March 08, 2014, 07:41:52 PM
Picked up an 7ft MH Avid and a Revo STX today, then caught 5 dinks with it using 5in junebug senkos. Saw a big one slowly swimming by but she wouldn't take the senko.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 09, 2014, 06:07:06 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 08, 2014, 08:34:21 AM
If the post seat is removable, may I remove it while I fish? I never use them anyway and they get in the way of me fishing.
~cf

Nope you are required to be seated at all times, with the 17 point harness and three PFDs on.. lol

No problem bud we can leave it in the room.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 09, 2014, 06:08:59 AM
Delete please
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 09, 2014, 07:32:47 PM
Here is a piggy I caught today while spinnerbaiting.



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on March 09, 2014, 09:26:46 PM
Nice one Lou
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 10, 2014, 02:04:35 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 10, 2014, 04:25:41 AM
Quote from: West6550 on March 09, 2014, 06:07:06 AM
Nope you are required to be seated at all times, with the 17 point harness and three PFDs on.. lol

No problem bud we can leave it in the room.

Lol. Ok.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 10, 2014, 04:26:35 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 09, 2014, 07:32:47 PM
Here is a piggy I caught today while spinnerbaiting.

Nice!
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 10, 2014, 08:50:20 AM
Had a good day with Martin yesterday. We boated close to 50 fish, with a few Snakeheads in the mix. I had one on that gave me a fight, but using only 30# braid, it managed to sever the line. If I would have had a heavier rig that beast would have been boated. Oh well, I wanted a little UL fishing this time around.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 10, 2014, 12:45:02 PM
How is Martin these days? Where has he been? Since the shake up he hasn't posted anywhere.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 10, 2014, 12:46:56 PM
He is just tired of everyones cry baby crap on BR.  :'(
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 10, 2014, 02:15:05 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 10, 2014, 12:46:56 PM
He is just tired of everyones cry baby crap on BR.  :'(
~cf

Ok.... what's his excuse for us here?  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 10, 2014, 02:52:51 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 10, 2014, 02:15:05 PM
Ok.... what's his excuse for us here?  ~shade

Nothing here, he just has been pretty busy. I think he got mad when we went fishing lo

You should see some of the pictures we took yesterday, lol.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 10, 2014, 03:34:50 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 10, 2014, 02:52:51 PM
Nothing here, he just has been pretty busy. I think he got mad when we went fishing lo

You should see some of the pictures we took yesterday, lol.
~cf

Why did he get mad?? LOL.... Did you out fish him again???
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 10, 2014, 03:36:54 PM
LMG... LOL.... I have MCS going crazy because he has not been able to log on UB, all day. I have him thinking you caught a 9lbr, with pics, yesterday with Martin.   ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 10, 2014, 04:09:35 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 10, 2014, 03:36:54 PM
LMG... LOL.... I have MCS going crazy because he has not been able to log on UB, all day. I have him thinking you caught a 9lbr, with pics, yesterday with Martin.   ~roflmao

Holy crap!! I really have MCS believing you caught a 9lbr. He is going to be pretty ticked I was playing around....  >:D  payback for those "-" 's Whahahahaha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 10, 2014, 04:46:47 PM
Hahaha very funny Lou I thought LMG had a nice one for sure!
~xyz

Apparently UB is now blocked by my employers Internet and wifi but BR slips through go figure.  :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 10, 2014, 04:53:14 PM
Quote from: MCS on March 10, 2014, 04:46:47 PM
Hahaha very funny Lou I thought LMG had a nice one for sure!
~xyz

Apparently UB is now blocked by my employers Internet and wifi but BR slips through go figure.  :-\

~c~ Gottcha !! .... I bet you were racing to find access to see those pics.  ~roflmao

I couldn't pass up the opportunity.  :surrender:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 10, 2014, 06:28:18 PM
Oh man, you guys crack me up. Well, hopefully I get some good fish this weekend up at East Lake. Got an order of 200 EZ swimmers comming to me for West and I. Cant wait for this weekend. I did manage to catch a record Myan Cichlid. Must have weighed close to 3 lbs, lol. I hooked it on a 5/0 EWG hook, so you can imagine the size of the mouth to give you an idea of the size of the fish!
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 10, 2014, 07:00:03 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 10, 2014, 06:28:18 PM
Oh man, you guys crack me up. Well, hopefully I get some good fish this weekend up at East Lake. Got an order of 200 EZ swimmers comming to me for West and I. Cant wait for this weekend. I did manage to catch a record Myan Cichlid. Must have weighed close to 3 lbs, lol. I hooked it on a 5/0 EWG hook, so you can imagine the size of the mouth to give you an idea of the size of the fish!
~cf

Messing with MCS was pretty funny.

That was a big MC!! I have caught them pretty big, but not 5/0 big!! What did you catch him on? Big EZ?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 10, 2014, 09:02:26 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 10, 2014, 07:00:03 PM
Messing with MCS was pretty funny.

That was a big MC!! I have caught them pretty big, but not 5/0 big!! What did you catch him on? Big EZ?

Running a UV wrom along the surface. He came at it fast and blew up on it. It was rather exciting to watch.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 11, 2014, 09:19:01 AM
Finally got the boat looking decent.  Now shes drying out before I restuff her and cover her back up.  Just a few last things to get done on it... new TM cable and rod straps installed.. heck that's about it!

Hope she's good enough for you LMG lol with your up coming "LMG tackle display" lol


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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 11, 2014, 10:22:14 AM
Quote from: West6550 on March 11, 2014, 09:19:01 AM
Finally got the boat looking decent.  Now shes drying out before I restuff her and cover her back up.  Just a few last things to get done on it... new TM cable and rod straps installed.. heck that's about it!

Hope she's good enough for you LMG lol with your up coming "LMG tackle display" lol


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:shocking: She sure is purdy! Whats with the rope on the reel off the back? Is that how you are pulling me across the lake? lo

Man I cant wait! This is gonna be soo much fun!
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 11, 2014, 11:42:49 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 11, 2014, 10:22:14 AM
:shocking: She sure is purdy! Whats with the rope on the reel off the back? Is that how you are pulling me across the lake? lo

Man I cant wait! This is gonna be soo much fun!
~cf

It is the tow rope for Martins dingy? Just a guess  lo
I know your cigar smoking, whiskey choking side kick can't be far. >:D ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 11, 2014, 12:03:59 PM
Quote from: MCS on March 11, 2014, 11:42:49 AM
It is the tow rope for Martins dingy? Just a guess  lo
I know your cigar smoking, whiskey choking side kick can't be far. >:D ~roflmao

lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 11, 2014, 06:01:45 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 11, 2014, 10:22:14 AM
Whats with the rope on the reel off the back? Is that how you are pulling me across the lake? lo

You guessed it!!!

No just kidding lol it's a 4 bank extension cord that rolls up.  Got it on sale a while back.. stuuuuppid handy lol.  The onboard plug comes out the back right there so she's plugged and charging!


Finally got a bump board and installed it right in and got the rod straps in as well!  Went with the BPS velcro ones instead of the cheap bungie ones.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 11, 2014, 07:39:17 PM
Quote from: West6550 on March 11, 2014, 06:01:45 PM
You guessed it!!!

No just kidding lol it's a 4 bank extension cord that rolls up.  Got it on sale a while back.. stuuuuppid handy lol.  The onboard plug comes out the back right there so she's plugged and charging!


Finally got a bump board and installed it right in and got the rod straps in as well!  Went with the BPS velcro ones instead of the cheap bungie ones.

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DAMN!!! :shocking:  Looks good! I see you dont like the foot operated trolling motors either.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 12, 2014, 05:05:05 AM
I just couldn't help myself. Had to order another set of Boca Abec5 bearings for one of my CH50Es. Using a short 6'6 rod with it, so I need a little bit of casting edge. Who am I kidding, I just can't stop messing with things.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 12, 2014, 06:44:34 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 12, 2014, 05:05:05 AM
I just couldn't help myself. Had to order another set of Boca Abec5 bearings for one of my CH50Es. Using a short 6'6 rod with it, so I need a little bit of casting edge. Who am I kidding, I just can't stop messing with things.
~cf

Where do you get them from? Googling around most are 7.
Like to check them out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 12, 2014, 07:08:51 AM
Quote from: MCS on March 12, 2014, 06:44:34 AM
Where do you get them from? Googling around most are 7.
Like to check them out.

http://www.bocabearings.com

~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 12, 2014, 12:12:10 PM
Best of luck to the East Toho bunch. Wish you guys the best. I will be going to the Holeylands on Saturday. Let's see how it goes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 12, 2014, 12:21:53 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 12, 2014, 12:12:10 PM
Best of luck to the East Toho bunch. Wish you guys the best. I will be going to the Holeylands on Saturday. Let's see how it goes.

Whats with you fishing on Saturdays? There is nothing Holy about it ~roflmao
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 12, 2014, 05:38:27 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 12, 2014, 12:21:53 PM
Whats with you fishing on Saturdays? There is nothing Holy about it ~roflmao
~cf

I am Saturday guy, what can I tell ya. When you start having little LMG's running around you will see how  challenging Sunday's can be, young jedi.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on March 12, 2014, 06:48:19 PM
hey gang, heading to alligator alley on saturday with my son Joe, long drive for us from st pete, we have had a dry spell lately so we thought we would go were the fish are biting, thanks to BassinLou, I'm ready for a full
day and hope to get some good father/son time.  we will be fishing the northside of mm 35 ~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: OkeechobeeAngler on March 12, 2014, 07:04:54 PM
Good luck mutt
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 12, 2014, 07:12:16 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on March 12, 2014, 06:48:19 PM
hey gang, heading to alligator alley on saturday with my son Joe, long drive for us from st pete, we have had a dry spell lately so we thought we would go were the fish are biting, thanks to BassinLou, I'm ready for a full
day and hope to get some good father/son time.  we will be fishing the northside of mm 35 ~cf

Your very welcome Mutt, I hope the info I provided catches you and Joe a bunch of fish. Have a great time Mutt. Remember your camera!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 12, 2014, 10:30:09 PM
Hope you guys have a great trip mutt, post up some photos
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 13, 2014, 01:00:03 AM
Go get em Mutt. Im sure you and Joe will have a great time.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 13, 2014, 05:31:43 AM
Good luck Mutt!  Enjoy the time regardless!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 13, 2014, 10:02:12 PM
Spent my first 4 hours of the shift helping a "glider" aircraft out of a field after an emergency landing.  It's a bit chilly up in the swamp area.  Looking forward to 0600 and the East Toho meet!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 14, 2014, 05:07:57 AM
What the hell is this cold weather?!
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 14, 2014, 08:19:22 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 14, 2014, 05:07:57 AM
What the hell is this cold weather?!
~cf

Bwahahaha chilly ain't it? Maaaan I froze my tail off this morning. Got one first cast and that was it
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 14, 2014, 09:36:02 AM
It has warmed up so far. I will take the weather if it stays like this for the weekend for the get together we have this weekend at East Lake.
~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 14, 2014, 12:31:14 PM
Finally was able to finally see and touch the new Curado I. I likey alot!! Unfortunately, they only had the 5:2 ratio, and those are not for me. They young lady at BPS told me that next week is the last week BPS will carry the G's. After next week the shipments of I's will be more consistent. Works for me!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 14, 2014, 06:12:46 PM
Finally made it to East Lake.. ugh how I overslept I don't know :-(

Anyway I found a spot for LMG's "Fishing Extravaganza"

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 15, 2014, 08:40:58 PM
Warning! There are no fish at East Lake, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 15, 2014, 09:19:32 PM
I am glad the East Toho group are doing well. Yeah right there is no fish... LOL...
I went out today, to US 27, with my BIL. We boated 33 fish, 28 were on Mr. Froggy. Biggest went for 5.5lbs




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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 16, 2014, 03:05:13 PM
Should of came with you Lou!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 16, 2014, 03:46:51 PM
Quote from: West6550 on March 16, 2014, 03:05:13 PM
Should of came with you Lou!

I am having a tough time believing you and LMG. Your guys avg fish was probably 5.5lbs lol..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 16, 2014, 04:02:08 PM
Pssh LMG won the pot Saturday for big fish with 1.10 lbs.. seriously lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on March 16, 2014, 04:18:15 PM
Quote from: West6550 on March 16, 2014, 04:02:08 PM
Pssh LMG won the pot Saturday for big fish with 1.10 lbs.. seriously lol

That 's sad, should have returned the money, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on March 16, 2014, 04:22:48 PM
I was going to make a last ditch effort to try to go but had to take time off to go to South Dakota for father-in-laws funeral.  Wife stayed to help her mother and I had to pick her up at airport about 3 hours ago so it wouldn't 't have worked out.

Only time I fished Toho was 14 or so years ago and only caught 2 fish in 3 days fishing in a BASS tourney as a co-angler so I feel your pain.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 17, 2014, 03:44:51 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 15, 2014, 09:19:32 PM
I am glad the East Toho group are doing well. Yeah right there is no fish... LOL...
I went out today, to US 27, with my BIL. We boated 33 fish, 28 were on Mr. Froggy. Biggest went for 5.5lbs

Dang Lou. Nice fish.

You should have seen Wests Florida Musky, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 17, 2014, 11:36:24 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 17, 2014, 03:44:51 AM
Dang Lou. Nice fish.

You should have seen Wests Florida Musky, lol.

Thanks LMG, once I figured out the color and the way they wanted Mr Froggy presented, it was lights out. I left at 630pm with plenty of light out, and they were still going crazy. I had to go home though.  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on March 18, 2014, 09:09:45 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 17, 2014, 11:36:24 AM
Thanks LMG, once I figured out the color and the way they wanted Mr Froggy presented, it was lights out. I left at 630pm with plenty of light out, and they were still going crazy. I had to go home though.  :'(

Lou, wish I could fish with you one day to show me how to use frogs.  Try but just no luck.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 18, 2014, 11:05:16 AM
Quote from: Canesfan on March 18, 2014, 09:09:45 AM
Lou, wish I could fish with you one day to show me how to use frogs.  Try but just no luck.

Canesfan, maybe one day our roads will cross. Big G, speaks well about you. As far as the frog goes, it's one of the baits that I have 100% confidence in when the conditions are right. When people say I don't have luck with frogs, my opinion is they are simply not throwing them enough, or they are fishing their "confidence baits" and neglecting the frog. I stumbled across the frog years ago, and I fell in love with it the first time I threw it. You just have to give it more time on the the water, and you will see how you will get better at it. Concentrate on mastering how to walk it, and working around dense and sparse cover. Right now is one of the best times imho, to throw frogs in the glades. Water levels are dropping and  nice fish are roaming after they have spawned. Best time to learn how to use and work the hollow body frog . Good luck. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 19, 2014, 05:38:01 AM
Well a co-worker of mine's uncle owns a private lake.  While we were in Toho Roland Martin and some my coworkers family were out catching 8lbers all day.  The pics are stupid.. this place is stupid.  Also I'm taking the wife to fish it Thursday AM! Lolol I can't wait.  My coworker has tons of pictures from this place he has been bragging about.  Another coworker and him went 3 weeks ago and caught like 5 or 6 over 6 lbs and two at 8 lol.  I've seen his uncle holding a 14.3 and another guy holding a 11.4 from the same lake within the past 6 month.  I'm praying I have such luck.  I'd looove to break my 8lb PB but I mainly want the wife to catch a ton of fish and have a great time out.  Did I mention I'm excited?  Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 19, 2014, 05:40:13 AM
Quote from: West6550 on March 19, 2014, 05:38:01 AM
Well a co-worker of mine's uncle owns a private lake.  While we were in Toho Roland Martin and some my coworkers family were out catching 8lbers all day.  The pics are stupid.. this place is stupid.  Also I'm taking the wife to fish it Thursday AM! Lolol I can't wait.  My coworker has tons of pictures from this place he has been bragging about.  Another coworker and him went 3 weeks ago and caught like 5 or 6 over 6 lbs and two at 8 lol.  I've seen his uncle holding a 14.3 and another guy holding a 11.4 from the same lake within the past 6 month.  I'm praying I have such luck.  I'd looove to break my 8lb PB but I mainly want the wife to catch a ton of fish and have a great time out.  Did I mention I'm excited?  Lol

Good luck out there.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 19, 2014, 11:24:43 AM
Sounds like a great place West, good luck to yall...post up some pics!

Well update on me....I been working...no fishing this week....tomorrow and friday I hope.
Can't wait though....April is coming fast!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 19, 2014, 06:55:51 PM
Hit a local smal lake today.  Caught a few in the few hours of daylight I had.  Picked a male off a bed but the girls weren't around I guess.  Still had fun and the weather was beautiful!  Water at 75°
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 19, 2014, 07:12:50 PM
Looks like it's time for an upgrade. SS5's.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F03%2F20%2Fujare6ud.jpg&hash=4511a9a08bcc2e26c347fc146100d2b37de9b776)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on March 19, 2014, 07:20:07 PM
I likey...That reel is gonna feel awesome. I'm gonna post a couple pics of upgrades when HT sends my green.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 19, 2014, 08:32:31 PM
Yeah, I have them in my Curado50, 200, and my other Chronarch200E. They do help with light weight casting. My CU200E7 casts my Pad Crusher Jr a mile with 50# braid.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on March 19, 2014, 08:48:47 PM
That's a hell of a arsenal! I switched to the koppers w/50 red power pro this year from the crashers just to try something new. I got the OS-7's for all those CU-I's just haven't dropped them in yet. I think a lot of people take the seals off but I don't think its all that serious I'm sure they will run great with them on.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 20, 2014, 04:07:26 AM
The seals can sometimes rub the balls and slow them down, from what I hear. That's why most take the seas off, from what I hear. I don't buy the 7's due to I get plenty of performance out of the 5's. Careful with the 7's, they can make a reel pretty nuts, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 20, 2014, 10:41:23 AM
Went out FINALLY! this morning was cool and foggy, tried a floating twitch bait and then a texas right with the berkley boss dog and a rattlesnake. nothing doing one miss on the rattlesnake....until the sun started to pop up I had 10-15 minutes and quite a bit of activity on the twitch bait. It was a mirrolure blue back chart belly caught one missed another had to go to work and get that OT for the new rod....rods.... ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 20, 2014, 05:56:54 PM
Had a blast out on the private lake.  Wife caught a new PB.  We had 5 fish over 6lbs from the boat.  I'll post over in "Catch of the day" soon.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 20, 2014, 06:14:24 PM
Quote from: West6550 on March 20, 2014, 05:56:54 PM
Had a blast out on the private lake.  Wife caught a new PB.  We had 5 fish over 6lbs from the boat.  I'll post over in "Catch of the day" soon.

Damn!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 20, 2014, 06:14:55 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on March 20, 2014, 07:33:06 PM
Sunshine and green grass. Awesome, Its blizzard conditions here.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 20, 2014, 09:19:46 PM
Nice day guys, good fish LMG. West I will be checking for those
Pics. Man it has been a while since I got a pic worthy fish. Gonna be heading out in the wee hours.
Action was at day break, what to throw what to throw? Got the mirro twitch bait rigged. Maybe a pop r? Lipless or spinner bait gotta cover ground and work fast. I need some good quality fish!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 21, 2014, 06:41:57 AM
Well decent first 30 from 6am to 630. Had a decent fish, couple pounds, missed two or three blow ups and then I missed a nice one that struck on a fast retreive.  ~xyz All came on the Mirrolure twitch bait, blue back/chart belly. Mirro is starting to grow on me, my son has a mirro catch 5, nice suspending twitch bait. suspends at 12" perfect for working the grass.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on March 21, 2014, 07:17:28 AM
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Damn that thing is nasty looking.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 21, 2014, 01:25:01 PM
Hey fishbookers!! Look over to the Bragging Rights Thread. What do you think??   ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 21, 2014, 07:35:24 PM
Went out for bit this evening after dinner, its the first time I fished since last Saturday. Went out strictly spinnerbaiting and caught 4 nice fish within 20 min of each other. Not bad.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on March 21, 2014, 08:43:27 PM
I had the day off, so i  spent the day fishing  :),   went out from 10:00 to 7:00, slow at first, so i started changing things until i got some action, used a fluke as close to the bank as possible with a sloow retrieve and was able to boat 8, I lost 2 big mamas at the end when 1 jump and spit the hook and the other wrapped around my anchor rope   :'(,



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 22, 2014, 08:26:32 AM
Nice fish mutt. flukes are one of two things i dont fish much anymore, horny toads the other. they produce, just rather throw other stuff i guess. need to dig mine out though.......mutt and Lou look ready to come out swinging with this comp. keep up the good work guys! ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 22, 2014, 09:23:53 AM
Quote from: rovingmutt on March 21, 2014, 08:43:27 PM
I had the day off, so i  spent the day fishing  :),   went out from 10:00 to 7:00, slow at first, so i started changing things until i got some action, used a fluke as close to the bank as possible with a sloow retrieve and was able to boat 8, I lost 2 big mamas at the end when 1 jump and spit the hook and the other wrapped around my anchor rope   :'(,

Nice Mutt!! Just seeing the tape measure out get's my competitive juices going.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 22, 2014, 06:50:36 PM
Have any of you South FL guys seen a large wolf pack consisting of peacock bass and largemouth bass swimming together. I did this afternoon, and I must say it was impressive to see at least 12 juvenile pea's ranging 1-2.5lbs swimming in school and on the out skirts seeing nice 2-3.5lb LMB bringing up the rear. I have never seen that before.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 22, 2014, 07:40:22 PM
Seen schools of small ones from 5-10 in numbers
Now the spot where I hooked the 6er last yr that is now no fishing I saw packs of 4 or 5 fish in the 3-6 range. That pond though has minimal cover the wonder around.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 22, 2014, 07:57:53 PM
Quote from: MCS on March 22, 2014, 07:40:22 PM
Seen schools of small ones from 5-10 in numbers
Now the spot where I hooked the 6er last yr that is now no fishing I saw packs of 4 or 5 fish in the 3-6 range. That pond though has minimal cover the wonder around.

Yeah, I have seen what you are mentioning MCS. It's impressive to see a wolfpack consisting of 4-6lbrs. If you can convince one to bite, it can get the other ones in a frenzy to compete for food.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 23, 2014, 05:02:16 PM
Had a nice morning on the water with one of my customers Mike. He had just purchased himself a PQ/Carbonlite combo and was eager to catch some fish. They were a little lazy to bite, but managed about 25 between us, with some nice ones in there. We started throwing cranks in the open lake, and Mike pulled in 3 back to back in one area on a deep diver. I managed one nice 4 lber off a brush hawg. Was a nice day out today.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 23, 2014, 06:06:27 PM
Looks like a nice outing LMG on a pretty day.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 23, 2014, 06:14:05 PM
I just came in a little while ago, defeated and heart broken. I went out to my local canal throwing a spinnerbait, and it was slow. Water was really stained, no fish were hitting, and then big momma decided to come out to play. This thing was HUGE!!!! We were battling and she made a strong surge to some limestone out crops and sheared my line. This beauty after catching a glimpse of her, was easily my PB or very close to it. Man... that one hurt.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 23, 2014, 07:59:33 PM
LMG looks like you had a decent outing for sure! Wish we caught 25 on Toho lol

Sorry about your trip Bassinlou!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on March 23, 2014, 08:20:34 PM
Lou, I know that feeling,  ~xyz

LMG, good to hear about the good numbers and pics too!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 23, 2014, 09:26:55 PM
Thanks guys, I know I am on the right track, with how I have been fishing lately, I will have my re-match soon enough.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 25, 2014, 08:53:34 PM
Anybody interested in a Shimano Crucial MH XF 7'3 ?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 26, 2014, 08:17:08 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 25, 2014, 08:53:34 PM
Anybody interested in a Shimano Crucial MH XF 7'3 ?

No I am going to get myself a nice rod in a couple weeks :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 26, 2014, 08:38:18 AM
Man 37 degrees this morning and not any warmer tomorrow!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 26, 2014, 08:41:24 AM
Was in the low 50's here. Brrrrrr. Oh well, hopefully it warms up for the weekend. Fishing with the Count.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 26, 2014, 08:58:17 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 26, 2014, 08:41:24 AM
Was in the low 50's here. Brrrrrr. Oh well, hopefully it warms up for the weekend. Fishing with the Count.

Yeah Thursday and Friday overnight are supposed to be back up in the 50's looks like Friday morning I will have a chance to get at em. Hope they are over the chilly weather and ready to eat!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 26, 2014, 10:57:00 AM
The cold will be short lived down here. We are back up in the 80's by end of the week.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 26, 2014, 01:53:29 PM
Just got this news release portions of Kissimmee will be treated for weeds. How will that affect how the lake fishes? I heard from some it is the best consistent DD spot.

http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/ad4741
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 26, 2014, 07:11:09 PM
That's what happens to control over run without introducing something to eat it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 26, 2014, 07:32:56 PM
I went back to place where I had my battle with the big one this past Sunday.  I replaced the spinnerbaits that I lost, so I decided to throw the 1/2oz'r this evening. I got one good strike from 3+ lb bass but it got unbuttoned. The beast did not show its self unfortunately. It would have been cool to have caught her this time and get my spinner bait back.  ;PHO)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 26, 2014, 09:28:49 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 26, 2014, 07:11:09 PM
That's what happens to control over run without introducing something to eat it.

Yeah I seen in my little to large ponds no carp, some carp and too many carp. Too many carp are definitely the worst case.  But in any case FWC should stock some carp instead of squirting round up every where. I would think carp would be a cheaper more permanent solution.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 26, 2014, 09:31:00 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on March 26, 2014, 07:32:56 PM
I went back to place where I had my battle with the big one this past Sunday.  I replaced the spinnerbaits that I lost, so I decided to throw the 1/2oz'r this evening. I got one good strike from 3+ lb bass but it got unbuttoned. The beast did not show its self unfortunately. It would have been cool to have caught her this time and get my spinner bait back.  ;PHO)

She probably is still hurtin with a busted lip from your scuffle...better luck next time buddy....just not next month :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 27, 2014, 05:13:52 AM
Quote from: MCS on March 26, 2014, 09:28:49 PM
Yeah I seen in my little to large ponds no carp, some carp and too many carp. Too many carp are definitely the worst case.  But in any case FWC should stock some carp instead of squirting round up every where. I would think carp would be a cheaper more permanent solution.

Yeah, but they are a pain in the arse.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 27, 2014, 09:51:33 AM
Went out today not as chilly as yesterday. Only got 45 minutes in. Throwing a 4" finesse in chart/prpl&red flake. Got a ton of pickups and drops, ton of beds. All small didnt see a fish over 2 or 3. Best was casting and dragging, most hookset no one home did manage one. Sometimes they would hit 4 or 5 times if I just left it. Pick up drop pick up drop.....hate this time of yr
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 27, 2014, 09:57:34 AM
Quote from: MCS on March 26, 2014, 09:31:00 PM
She probably is still hurtin with a busted lip from your scuffle...better luck next time buddy....just not next month :D

That fish and I will probably not cross path's again, but another one will take its place next week.  ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 27, 2014, 03:25:57 PM
Need to get a new rod for my T3. Dang Vendetta finally giving out. Need to sell the Crucial to fund it. Maybe get a Falcon or another VEndetta in the 2 series.
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 27, 2014, 05:30:38 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 27, 2014, 03:25:57 PM
Need to get a new rod for my T3. Dang Vendetta finally giving out. Need to sell the Crucial to fund it. Maybe get a Falcon or another VEndetta in the 2 series.

What falcon u looking at? I like them, was looking at a lowrider split but enter Ron and dobyn and Fitzgerald. I like falcon for salt, cranks but I dunno about their heavy. The jason christie look slick, but just a bucoo with different color. I decided to go over $100 then it kept getting bigger and bigger lol ask Lou he is tired of talking rods lol I got about $250 to play with including reel kit and few bait/lure items. Got a couple weeks to decide.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 27, 2014, 05:58:13 PM
Was looking at the Bucoo.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 28, 2014, 04:45:17 AM
I don't know if you guys have already seen it but youtube FLW Circuit Breaker.  7 episodes that followed a rookie.   It was awesome to watch for sure.  Especially episode 6 lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 28, 2014, 05:09:38 AM
I will have to check that out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 28, 2014, 06:52:53 AM
Quote from: West6550 on March 28, 2014, 04:45:17 AM
I don't know if you guys have already seen it but youtube FLW Circuit Breaker.  7 episodes that followed a rookie.   It was awesome to watch for sure.  Especially episode 6 lol

Nice, thanks for the heads up. I will have to look for that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 28, 2014, 06:55:55 AM
Went out today to practice for next month  ;). 6:15 ish to 7:15 ish didn't get no interest on a craw t-rigged with pegged wieght. Went to a spinnerbait, missed to earlier then landed this decent fish. Felt good hit like a truck thought it was going to be bigger.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 28, 2014, 06:57:51 AM
Just realized those were leaves. Was gonna say that's some rig there, lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 28, 2014, 08:19:47 AM
LOL one of those fancy 7 bladed spinnerbaits Ha!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 28, 2014, 10:54:57 AM
That's nice fish MCS!! Where did you get the idea to use a spinnerbait?  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 28, 2014, 11:14:10 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 28, 2014, 10:54:57 AM
That's nice fish MCS!! Where did you get the idea to use a spinnerbait?  ;)

Hahahaha, yeah I stopped throwing it for a while, but you are still on them with it so I figured you might have something there.  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 28, 2014, 01:26:50 PM
Yea that show is pretty awesome I caught myself watching all of them last night lol.

Nice fish MCS and on a great bait!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 28, 2014, 03:33:55 PM
Thanks west. That one felt good. It has been my first fish over 1 pound in a month! Working has really cut down my time to get in on the action.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 28, 2014, 06:56:58 PM
Went out today for a couple of hours, few and far between. Missed a few, caught about 3 nothing to brag about, and then I missed the big one... again!!! This time it was a nice snook!! As soon as my spinnerbait hit the water and I began to retrieve I saw a huge flash of white and huge boil it was momentarily hooked and it spit the hook. I have been off this week.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 29, 2014, 10:39:25 AM
Nice Lou can't complain about a day like that......rain rain rain here today, all the ponds are full.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 29, 2014, 03:41:27 PM
It's really overcast and windy today. In a little while I am going to try my luck at my neighborhood canal. Let's see if big momma wants to come out and play.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on March 29, 2014, 03:57:22 PM
I went out  before the front and fished for about 4 hr, only managed to get 3,  12 to 15", on small june bug worms,  ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 29, 2014, 04:28:31 PM
Well I planned on fishing today but after last nights adult beverages.. wasn't feeling so good lol.  Taking the wife out for a date and hopefully get a few hours out tomorrow AM.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 29, 2014, 04:43:29 PM
Going tomorrow with Martin. Hopefully the weather is better.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 29, 2014, 06:58:01 PM
She is not the monster of last week, but this one will do. She went for 5lb 13oz. I caught her 3 times and fortunately the 3rd time stuck real good. Caught her on a t-rigged u-vibe.

Too bad its not Tuesday, because this one would have kicked off the competition to a good start.  ~c~



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 29, 2014, 07:18:27 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on March 29, 2014, 08:00:20 PM
nice fish lou,    april = game on ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 29, 2014, 11:19:13 PM
Beautiful fish! I'd love to have a 5lber any day!!!

This also gave me an idea for the bragging rights.  I know it's 5 longest fish.  What about a "big fish" as well? Just an idea?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 30, 2014, 01:32:37 AM
Big fish sounds good.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 30, 2014, 08:01:35 AM
Quote from: West6550 on March 29, 2014, 11:19:13 PM
Beautiful fish! I'd love to have a 5lber any day!!!

This also gave me an idea for the bragging rights.  I know it's 5 longest fish.  What about a "big fish" as well? Just an idea?

Thanks West, last year when we had this competition we had what we called Big Fish honors. It provided another category to brag about. Looks like LMG will be incorporating  it in this competition as well.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 30, 2014, 08:21:28 AM
Quote from: rovingmutt on March 29, 2014, 08:00:20 PM
nice fish lou,    april = game on ~gf

I am looking forward to the competition. My fishing has changed a bit since last year, let's see if yields nicer fish this time around. This time of year, I would expect to see 100" + to win.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on March 30, 2014, 08:50:27 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on March 30, 2014, 08:21:28 AM
I am looking forward to the competition. My fishing has changed a bit since last year, let's see if yields nicer fish this time around. This time of year, I would expect to see 100" + to win.

Me too, I have learned some things, that are helping me out, like changing baits and colors, I was very slow too change baits when the fish don't like what I'm using,
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 30, 2014, 09:23:33 AM

Quote from: West6550 on March 29, 2014, 11:19:13 PM
Beautiful fish! I'd love to have a 5lber any day!!!

This also gave me an idea for the bragging rights.  I know it's 5 longest fish.  What about a "big fish" as well? Just an idea?

Yes we had this a few months last year in the old version. I like it!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 30, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on March 30, 2014, 02:31:20 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 30, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
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Now that's a true bucket mouth! That's it I'm moving back to fla.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 30, 2014, 02:35:09 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on March 30, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F03%2F31%2Fja3e4u4u.jpg&hash=108bfdae7dc9b7f1b5de1270221aa71819317ef4)

That guy looks vaguely familiar.....hmmmmm what's his name again???? Can't place him..... Nice bass though. She has big mouth and a skinny body.


........ Martin!!..... that's his name.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 30, 2014, 03:56:37 PM
What, count bassula is too good to post up his own pics? Lol that guy doesn't even say hi anymore. He playing this up coming month? Any way nice fish. He catch it on a lizard?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 30, 2014, 05:25:38 PM
Nice fish for sure!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 30, 2014, 06:17:40 PM
Senko. Him and his Damn senkos.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 30, 2014, 06:20:10 PM
Boy was it slow today. Something shut off the canal fish today. Fortunately i pulled out a little 1lbr, to avoid being skunked, and that was caught on a jig. That's how slow it was, I had to resort to a jig.. LOL...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 30, 2014, 06:20:46 PM
We did pretty good. It slowed a bit, but we figured them out
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 30, 2014, 08:14:22 PM
It rained like crazy yesterday and I could see the water clarity was worse.  Unfortunately I didn't get to fish since the wife planned something I thought would be 2 maybe 3 hours and we still aren't home.  Been a nice day but sometimes it's aggravating when you been waiting all week to fish one day and the weather and plans mess things up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 31, 2014, 08:14:02 AM
So I went out. Debated on stopping or not but I did cuz I am busy at work but I did. Worked it later than usual since the action seemed at day break. 6:45ish when I got started. After seeing the frenzy I thought topwater would be it, but was tempted to stick with the spinnerbait because air temp was a chilly 46, I threw a bone rebel jumpin minnow, walking the dog. WOW was it on! Started with this one couple shots of him. followed by a couple that came un buttoned. Then I landed another smaller one. And then made a long cast and got one more,see couple pics below, biggest of the day. all in all I had 5 fish on, landed 3 in about 45 minutes tho there was a long pause because I got a knot in the line. Had a blast, need to get some new trebles on that lure, but I love those jumpin minnows. They cast well on my energy with m/f rod and they walk easy and have a loud rattle. Not bad for 2 bucks at wally world. I did well on it last season too.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 31, 2014, 08:18:25 AM
Here is the last fish of the day. Nothing huge but it was a long cast and long way to reel in with  a few jumps fun fight.  lo


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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 31, 2014, 10:40:51 AM
WTG!! MCS. Competition kicks off tomorrow. You might be the first person to post fish.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 31, 2014, 12:23:23 PM
Nice chunks for sure!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 31, 2014, 01:16:55 PM
Thanks guys gonna go give a couple ponds the once over that I know might get me an early lead. 8)
You guys ready to get the season started? :shocking: Anyone gonna be on it tomorrow or yall fish weekends mostly? ~cf Good Luck  ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on March 31, 2014, 01:37:09 PM
Hitting Clewiston Sunday, report back after.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 31, 2014, 05:21:23 PM
More than likely I am taking my son to glades this weekend. I know I will get few casts in, then I will go back out again probably 2 weeks after that. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 31, 2014, 05:34:17 PM
Just got word using the BPS live chat feature, that my new Curado I order will be coming in sometime this week. I am looking forward to breaking this reel in this month with some Glades froggin.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on March 31, 2014, 05:58:27 PM
Well... it's almost 99.5% official. I will be going to the glades with my son because my daughter has a birthday party to go to. That just leaves the boys to find something to do....  ~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on March 31, 2014, 09:34:36 PM
I'm gonna try and go Wednesday and Thursday if possible.  No word yet.  May hit Kissimmee one day soon.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on March 31, 2014, 09:36:13 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on March 31, 2014, 05:58:27 PM
Well... it's almost 99.5% official. I will be going to the glades with my son because my daughter has a birthday party to go to. That just leaves the boys to find something to do....  ~cf

Nice Lou good luck to both you hope a couple hundred fish are in order and you show the boy something about nothing lol......now that my kingsley plans are nixed(glad it was this trip and hope this means may wont fail) lol i probably gonna take the kids(all three that walk) bluegill fishing sat. My little girl so far is the most adamant about fishing this yr, my gut says she is gonna be the one that will be my co angler, the boys are happy to go, but not constant like she is. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 02, 2014, 03:15:57 AM
Officially have plans for Kissimmee Thursday afternoon.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 02, 2014, 06:57:30 AM
Quote from: West6550 on April 02, 2014, 03:15:57 AM
Officially have plans for Kissimmee Thursday afternoon.

Well if you and LMGs toho tails tell anything, me and Lou have won't have to worry that you catch something worth bragging about  lo lo lo j/k Good luck. Supposed to be real nice weather for a while.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 02, 2014, 07:36:41 AM
Damn that was cold, lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: GotFishyFingers? on April 02, 2014, 07:46:12 AM
Looks like that fish is spawned out already.  ~fff
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 02, 2014, 11:53:49 AM
Surgery was a success. The wife is OK and we will be home shortly.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 02, 2014, 12:13:25 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 02, 2014, 11:53:49 AM
Surgery was a success. The wife is OK and we will be home shortly.

That's great news, she can rest up a little, and you can go out on Saturday with clear thoughts.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 02, 2014, 03:35:07 PM
Good to hear LMG.



Don't worry Toho has been horrible every year the past 3 years.. we need a better place.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 03, 2014, 12:40:24 PM

Quote from: West6550 on April 02, 2014, 03:35:07 PM
Good to hear LMG.



Don't worry Toho has been horrible every year the past 3 years.. we need a better place.

How far is stick marsh for the rest yall? I'd be willing to drive. Or anything on the southern St Johns?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 03, 2014, 12:40:56 PM

Quote from: West6550 on April 02, 2014, 03:35:07 PM
Good to hear LMG.



Don't worry Toho has been horrible every year the past 3 years.. we need a better place.

How far is stick marsh for the rest yall? I'd be willing to drive. Or anything on the southern St Johns?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 03, 2014, 12:46:44 PM
Stick Marsh is by Vero Beach.  So 1.5 hours or so.  That's the beach the family always goes too.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 03, 2014, 12:48:18 PM
Well I'm heading to Lake Kissimmee now so I'll leave you guys with this:

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 03, 2014, 12:56:25 PM

Quote from: West6550 on April 02, 2014, 03:35:07 PM
Good to hear LMG.



Don't worry Toho has been horrible every year the past 3 years.. we need a better place.

How far is stick marsh for the rest yall? I'd be willing to drive. Or anything on the southern St Johns?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 03, 2014, 01:03:45 PM
This thing keeps double posting wtf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 03, 2014, 01:49:19 PM
West, I don't even want to know why you are posting pictures of guys flexing in the mirror. ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 03, 2014, 02:19:51 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 03, 2014, 01:49:19 PM
West, I don't even want to know why you are posting pictures of guys flexing in the mirror. ~bb

I thought that was y'all at toho...no wonder the fish wouldn't bite....maybe a catfish lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 03, 2014, 02:27:10 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 03, 2014, 01:49:19 PM
West, I don't even want to know why you are posting pictures of guys flexing in the mirror. ~bb

I thought that was y'all at toho...no wonder the fish wouldn't bite....maybe a catfish lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 03, 2014, 06:58:03 PM
Stop repeating yourself!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 03, 2014, 07:21:03 PM
Quote from: West6550 on April 03, 2014, 06:58:03 PM
Stop repeating yourself!

Lol. He all of a sudde n developed a bad studder.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 03, 2014, 07:34:08 PM
Just got word, my new Curado I will be arriving next week... woohoo!! just in time for the peak of the fishing season in the glades!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 03, 2014, 07:54:43 PM
Look at you all excited for your Shimano reel, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on April 03, 2014, 09:27:18 PM
Quote from: MCS on April 03, 2014, 02:19:51 PM
I thought that was y'all at toho...no wonder the fish wouldn't bite....maybe a catfish lol

LOL. I was thinking the same thing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on April 03, 2014, 09:31:39 PM
Quote from: MCS on April 03, 2014, 12:56:25 PM
How far is stick marsh for the rest yall? I'd be willing to drive. Or anything on the southern St Johns?

Maybe do Lake George on the St. Johns. Stay at one of the many Fish Camps in the Welatka area? Mid Mid to late March they should be coming up on the beds. Just need to make sure that it is the week before or after the Elite Tourny.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 04, 2014, 05:30:12 AM
Going to get some more 40# braid to load this bad boy combo up. (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F04%2F8agytevy.jpg&hash=689696b83dd5eb300f997f9c0425adc79b586bf5)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 04, 2014, 07:01:22 AM
^^ Aint that purty ;PHO)

Yeah a week before might be good....but a week after we would know what works...all the good fish would be caught. But either way I am gonna try 75% sure I can make it unless something with the kids comes up. Looking forward to it because I have a whole yr to plan it. instead of 2 months. LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: raylovefishing on April 04, 2014, 02:18:22 PM
Hello, My tournament partner and I fished a 3 fish open on the Harris Chain March 22. We had one just shy of 9 and another a little over 5 and won with a little over 17lbs.  not bad for 3 fish.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 05, 2014, 04:28:23 AM
And this is all that's coming with me to Lake O. Confidence is key!(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F05%2Fbutahu3a.jpg&hash=f138a6713271b48a2da98eb03a5d2727471a75e8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 05, 2014, 07:15:49 AM
No shimano? Hahaha. You must be confident I thought those reels hooked and landed the fish for you the way y'all talk about them :D
Good luck!

Me and the boy went out couldn't stick nothing with the hard bait. I got a tree bass tha got my spinnerbait(for the better cuz the leader snapped 6" up) but I got it back. :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 05, 2014, 03:47:44 PM
Here's to you from Roland Martin Marina.
LMG (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F06%2Fu7y9u3ap.jpg&hash=2a7c65eb98856480178f9fd5cd020a4025ef87dc)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 05, 2014, 04:11:30 PM
Nice how was the fishing?

Wife reminded me needed to renew the old liscense, went down to gander (she really wanted to go to the outlets lol) machine was broke no liscense but I ended up with a pack of paca craw sr and a couple clacking raps they were half off. Kids got lures wife got shirt. Went to disney store bought a couple things. Good day shopping.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 05, 2014, 06:24:00 PM
Didn't fish today, going out tomorrow morning. Just made it in time for food, beer, and a trip to Wal-Mart, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 05, 2014, 08:23:34 PM
My son and I just got in from the glades a little over an hour ago. We had a really good time. We went from 1030 to 630. We caught 49 fish, 42 which were my son's catches. I caught 4 that were braggin rights worthy but I will post those pics tomorrow on the other thread. i am beat. My son made me work today, but it was all worth it. For 7 yr old to hang out in the sun today and just enjoy fishing is quite a accomplishment I would say.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 05, 2014, 08:24:34 PM
Sounds fun. A hell of a Fisher he must be.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 05, 2014, 09:39:27 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 05, 2014, 08:24:34 PM
Sounds fun. A hell of a Fisher he must be.

He did great, he was patient and he took his time working the fluke, after a miss strike he would leave the fluke in the water for the fish to return. Most of the time the fish came back... LOl..  Then he wanted to cast and remove the fish by himself. I talked him through it and he did it. The highlight of the trip was when he landed a 6lb mudfish. He was going nuts fighting this thing. I will post the pic in the the morning.

Good luck out in the "O" tomorrow. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 06, 2014, 01:04:03 AM
MCS you can go on your smart phone or computer and get a new fishing license.  All you need is a debit card.  Kinda cool, you enter your drivers license number and it will tell your date.  Also they mail it out to you.  If you get stopped until then FWC can just run your DL and see you got one.  Happened to the wife and I once. Here it is: https://license.myfwc.com/Customer/CustomerLookup


Sounds like an awesome trip Lou!!


LMG I love the Tiki bar at Roland Martin Marina!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 06, 2014, 05:45:33 AM
On a side note.. not sure how many chive fans we got on here. Regardless check out some of the fish these girls are holding.

http://thechive.com/2014/04/05/grab-your-rod-its-time-to-go-fishing-38-photos/
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 06, 2014, 07:44:15 AM
Fish are biting today. So far I have about 10. I(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F06%2Fyzedavy6.jpg&hash=49654b8ca1284dc58770902a14d1f9cc4918c450)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 06, 2014, 10:19:24 AM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 06, 2014, 11:41:57 AM
Let's see if I re-sized the pics correctly. Here is fish #1



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 06, 2014, 11:44:29 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on April 06, 2014, 11:41:57 AM
Let's see if I re-sized the pics correctly. Here is fish #1

Ooops! wrong thread
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 06, 2014, 06:03:46 PM
Here is a tapatalk test pic. It's with my son and his nice mudfish catch yesterday. (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F07%2F7azu9a5e.jpg&hash=08fcd9a5fa6245c94471c834e1a683d0beddf0ab)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 06, 2014, 06:05:06 PM
I can really enjoy this app, it makes posting pics soooo much easier. Thank you West and LMG !!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 06, 2014, 08:39:42 PM
I will tell you what, the more I used the Tatula/Savvy combo today, the more I fell in love with it. That combo really took a beating today. Talk about tossing a bait a good almost 40yds with 40# braid. And to think, it hasn't even been opened up and tuned yet, lol. Another thing, that Champion736 really shined tossing that Booyah Popping Pad Crusher. I was really surprised with the Super Duty also. Loaded with 65# braid, it tossed that frog pretty damn far. I think I'm gonna leave that combo for that and use my Savvy705 for something else. I had one fish come up out of some pepper grass and crush that frog. It tried to make a dive for it, but when I set that hook and used that rod for all it was, that fish had no chance. I can't wait till my Coalition704 gets here so I can mount my Chronarch50 on it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 07, 2014, 06:51:36 AM
Nice fish guys.

LMG can't wait to get my 734 this week  ~c~ so excited.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 07, 2014, 07:25:03 AM
Quote from: MCS on April 07, 2014, 06:51:36 AM
Nice fish guys.

LMG can't wait to get my 734 this week  ~c~ so excited.

You are gonna be hooked on these rods. This I promise you.  >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 07, 2014, 07:43:18 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 07, 2014, 07:25:03 AM
You are gonna be hooked on these rods. This I promise you.  >:D

I already have a reel lined up.  ~shhh And a savvy 705 penciled on the books for my christmas present.  :help:
Gonna be my Froggin Lou Special....that is what I will call her.   ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 07, 2014, 07:45:21 AM
For sale: Shimano Compre Rods: 1-6'8MHF$70.00, 1-6'8MHXF$70.00, or both for $120.00. They are $100.00ea new, and in perfect condition. Also, 2-6'8MHF Shimano Sellus rods, $30.00ea.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 07, 2014, 11:26:06 AM
So now that I am kind of thinning out the herd per say, I think I will make a setup for throwing very light baits. The baits I am referring to would be like small texas rigged soft plastics, like a baby brush hog and a 1/32oz weight, or small cranks or Zara Puppy spooks. I am going to use my Curado50E and my 6'6 Carbonlite rod. I have a spool of 10# YoZuri that I can use to spool it for this. I change crap around soo much, lol. I don't really fish tournaments anymore, so what the hell, gonna have some fun with some stuff that I have acquired.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 07, 2014, 11:31:46 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 07, 2014, 11:26:06 AM
So now that I am kind of thinning out the herd per say, I think I will make a setup for throwing very light baits. The baits I am referring to would be like small texas rigged soft plastics, like a baby brush hog and a 1/32oz weight, or small cranks or Zara Puppy spooks. I am going to use my Curado50E and my 6'6 Carbonlite rod. I have a spool of 10# YoZuri that I can use to spool it for this. I change crap around soo much, lol. I don't really fish tournaments anymore, so what the hell, gonna have some fun with some stuff that I have acquired.

By 2:00pm you will probably decide to upgrade to another reel and rod... LOL  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 07, 2014, 11:51:05 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on April 07, 2014, 11:31:46 AM
By 2:00pm you will probably decide to upgrade to another reel and rod... LOL  ~roflmao

This is true.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 09, 2014, 06:43:11 AM
Tempted to go out this morning but I just went to work early.  ???
Got my reel cleaning kit and cleaned up a couple reels lastnight. My reel is waiting the new rod, figured I would make myself wait till it got here before I went out again. itching to go hope it gets here today  :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 10, 2014, 04:35:55 AM
Guess who got notification this morning to pick up their order....
I will post a pic later this morning.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 10, 2014, 04:37:04 AM
Curado I?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 10, 2014, 06:16:34 AM
Got bored last night and decided to do some tinkering. Since I am retiring my CuradoE7 from frog duty, I decided to put it on display with my other reels. I swapped the HawgHandle to the Chronarch, along with the tension knob and drag star for a different look. Hopefully I have a CU200B trade coming with the CiticaE swap to go with my CU100B for display.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F10%2Fu5yhe6av.jpg&hash=ad90eb7f1dcff5cd605812e4c66d30ee2996c0be)
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 10, 2014, 12:39:59 PM
My new addition is finally here!!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 10, 2014, 01:18:04 PM
Dang it LMG, now you got me thinking swapping the 736 champion with the new Curado as my froggin outfit, and then placing the LEWS TP on my St.Croix LTB as my pitching outfit. Thanks alot.....  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 10, 2014, 02:26:13 PM
Man I cannot stand white reels and rods. Ugly isnt the word....other than that and the fact it is a sheeman-o I guess it looks nice. I like the silver knobs etc......Lou it sounds like you need another  curado I to satisfy your quandary lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 10, 2014, 02:58:20 PM
Um.... I think set up is going to be kickarse for froggin.... my son helped me with the pic and he said "Dad this is a really nice setup" lol...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F11%2Fva5yhu4u.jpg&hash=b5cca306b579f62eb46f3330341145497d2cef47)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 10, 2014, 03:23:25 PM
Funny I love white rods and reels.  Not the pearl white though.  I normally don't care for the plastic looking shimanos but that one looks decent in white.

That frog setup looks great Lou.

Here's my favorite rig:
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 10, 2014, 03:29:15 PM
Thanks West
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 10, 2014, 03:36:07 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on April 10, 2014, 02:58:20 PM
Um.... I think set up is going to be kickarse for froggin.... my son helped me with the pic and he said "Dad this is a really nice setup" lol...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F11%2Fva5yhu4u.jpg&hash=b5cca306b579f62eb46f3330341145497d2cef47)

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOH  ^-^!!!!! Looking good! ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 10, 2014, 03:45:44 PM
LMG.... ~roflmao i knew that was going to get a rise out of you.
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 10, 2014, 09:55:04 PM
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New combo. Can't wait to try it out in the am
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 11, 2014, 02:42:21 AM
I just want the spinnerbait lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 05:09:28 AM
Quote from: MCS on April 10, 2014, 09:55:04 PM
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New combo. Can't wait to try it out in the am

Nice setup.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 05:09:47 AM
Quote from: West6550 on April 11, 2014, 02:42:21 AM
I just want the spinnerbait lol

Bwahahaha.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 05:32:29 AM
Wife's doctors appointment was yesterday to get her stitches out and check up. She is doing good, but still in minor pain. Everything seems to be normal, and she should be returning to work on Monday. Thank God! The cable and electronic bills are gonna be killer for the past few weeks, lol. In a few weeks we will be heading to Polk County to see her Grandfather, so that will be good for her.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 11, 2014, 06:46:33 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 05:32:29 AM
Wife's doctors appointment was yesterday to get her stitches out and check up. She is doing good, but still in minor pain. Everything seems to be normal, and she should be returning to work on Monday. Thank God! The cable and electronic bills are gonna be killer for the past few weeks, lol. In a few weeks we will be heading to Polk County to see her Grandfather, so that will be good for her.

Glad to hear she is doinh well.  Let me know when your heading up here that's where I am at.  Actually I'm on vacation at the end of this month (anniversary) I'll be free Tues, Weds, and Thurs the last week of the month if that's when you here.  I can take you to one of my favorite spots near my house or we could do Kissimmee or whatever or not lol just extending the invite.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 07:16:01 AM
Quote from: West6550 on April 11, 2014, 06:46:33 AM
Glad to hear she is doinh well.  Let me know when your heading up here that's where I am at.  Actually I'm on vacation at the end of this month (anniversary) I'll be free Tues, Weds, and Thurs the last week of the month if that's when you here.  I can take you to one of my favorite spots near my house or we could do Kissimmee or whatever or not lol just extending the invite.

I will be there the 26 and 27th
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 11, 2014, 08:34:37 AM
Quote from: West6550 on April 11, 2014, 02:42:21 AM
I just want the spinnerbait lol

Have it, my hands were tied wally world and kvd were my only choice.  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 11, 2014, 08:38:41 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 05:09:28 AM
Nice setup.

Thanks...no jokes? Love these rods man and Ron did a hell of a job packing it in addition to the customer service.He not only lived up to but surpassed his reputation IMHO. Definitely earned a repeat customer here. Now he just needs to start selling quantum  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 11, 2014, 09:13:36 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 07:16:01 AM
I will be there the 26 and 27th

Sorry wife's b-day is the 25th plus anniversary the 19th so we will be in Melbourne till Monday.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 11, 2014, 09:14:36 AM
Glad your enjoying your new rod MCS. You have waited a long while to get one.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 11, 2014, 09:18:58 AM
Ron is awesome and a super nice guy.  Bought my Dobyns from him a while back.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 09:21:06 AM
Quote from: West6550 on April 11, 2014, 09:13:36 AM
Sorry wife's b-day is the 25th plus anniversary the 19th so we will be in Melbourne till Monday.

No worries. Its my 2 day excursion on his private lake. There are some monsters in there. Im gonna catch some if I die trying! ~rant
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 11, 2014, 09:27:10 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 09:21:06 AM
No worries. Its my 2 day excursion on his private lake. There are some monsters in there. Im gonna catch some if I die trying! ~rant

Nice! Well good luck man.  I wish we were in town to grab dinner or something.  Maybe one day we will make it down to your neck of the woods and you'll take me frog fishing in the canals.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 09:46:38 AM
Quote from: West6550 on April 11, 2014, 09:27:10 AM
Nice! Well good luck man.  I wish we were in town to grab dinner or something.  Maybe one day we will make it down to your neck of the woods and you'll take me frog fishing in the canals.

Absolutely. Come stay the weekend or something.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 11, 2014, 10:57:50 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 09:46:38 AM
Absolutely. Come stay the weekend or something.

PoPo Awwh shucks wait til martin see this!  :embarassed: once a two timer always a two timer  :o LMAO
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 11, 2014, 11:14:07 AM
Quote from: MCS on April 11, 2014, 10:57:50 AM
PoPo Awwh shucks wait til martin see this!  :embarassed: once a two timer always a two timer  :o LMAO

lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 11, 2014, 12:06:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on April 11, 2014, 10:57:50 AM
PoPo Awwh shucks wait til martin see this!  :embarassed: once a two timer always a two timer  :o LMAO

~roflmao  now that's funny right there...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 11, 2014, 12:50:02 PM
Just finished lunch, and now I can type, lol..

     I swapped out my Lews MG off my MH 7 ft Avid, and put on the Curado I to take it for a test drive out to the park this morning. Here are my initial impressions with the 2 hours of fishing I did with this reel. Right off the bat, I felt the weight difference. Before any one comments... that is not a bad thing. It feels like a very solid piece of equipment. I utilized only 2 brakes and the castability was great. I threw 1/2 oz and 3/8 oz spinnerbaits with ease and pretty darn far. I switched over to a 4" stickworm with a 1/16 weight and it threw that pretty good too. I had to adjust the brakes with the dial to a 2 because the wind was blowing pretty good, but the reel did great, small overrun but that's understandable. I was casting into the wind!!
      The feature that actually stood out for me and I really, really enjoyed was the handle. The knobs are great and the length of the handle suited me well. If I had to nit pick, it would be one detail, that I corrected for already. The bottom right hand corner has an edge to it, that requires, at least me, to modify the way I hold the reel. Compared to the Revo's, LEWS, and Quantums   that I own or have owned, that edge stands out to me. This is my first Shimano low profile reel I have ever owned, and I know that design is unique to this reel because I have fished with LMG's Chronarch's and they did not have that edge to them. Again.... it's not a big deal. After the first hour I forgot it was there.
    The true test for this reel for me, will be when I take it out to the glades for some frog fishing. Although I think this reel is going to be awesome for that type of fishing. Lastly, the question if this reel will replace any more reels in my current line up? The answer would be yes, I see myself replacing my third gen Revo S for another Curado I. The only Abu reel in my arsenal that I do not see myself parting with is the 3rd Gen STX. This Curado I,  will replace my 2nd Gen Abu SX that I use for froggin and the reel has already found a nice home that is anxiously waiting to accept it. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 11, 2014, 01:00:23 PM
Nice write up Lou.....Take your time with the reel I am trying to figure out how to tell my wife  ~sweat this needs a $100 hawgtech makeover and another new rod Bwahahahahaha  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 13, 2014, 06:11:10 AM
Bam! Lol(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F13%2F3a2uberu.jpg&hash=73b9012ee6e60c533d40c70510640fb723fbb7a0)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 13, 2014, 09:00:47 AM
Soooo... I put the curado back on to the champion. After fishing this reel for 2 days, this definitely going to be an awsome froggin reel. I used a booyah frog for a little while yesterday and I was just doing light wrist casts and the frog cruised across the canal.  Now casting a koppers in the glades is going to be crazy!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 13, 2014, 10:38:04 AM
The Bass didn't really want to play today in the rain, but the Snakeheads did! (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F13%2Fgynu4etu.jpg&hash=9c6f3c3c4424e7f1ede2285e34bc6fa83cf61f91)

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 13, 2014, 11:30:02 AM
Wow nice fish LMG
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 13, 2014, 11:53:35 AM
They look pretty long. Too bad the bass didn't want to come out and play for you today... not really.. >:D.........  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 13, 2014, 12:08:22 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 13, 2014, 05:21:53 PM
Went out this late afternoon looking to cull some of my catches and mother nature decided other wise. Got close to hour in before the heavens opened up. Nothing was happening. The top blade of spinnerbait broke right in the middle of the swivel. Never seen that before. Also last two days people have been in my stretch of a canal, where no one usually fishes. They even parked on the same exact spot I park on. LOL..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 13, 2014, 06:01:31 PM
I hate when that happens...and it happens often with me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 13, 2014, 06:30:38 PM
Fortunately for me I can go to another stretch of canal and set up camp there until people catch on to me... LOL...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 15, 2014, 05:24:22 PM
Many of you probably don't know this, but it's MCS birthday!!  Hope you had great day buddy. Wishing you many more.  ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 15, 2014, 05:25:34 PM
Happy Birthday MCS!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 15, 2014, 05:29:01 PM
Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 16, 2014, 02:30:10 PM
I missed!  Happy birthday!!! 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 17, 2014, 11:49:10 AM
Hey guys!  Totally OT but I need help.  Idk if any of you have restored cars but I wanted to surprise DH with the steering wheel for his car.  Any ideas of where/how to get an original???
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 17, 2014, 12:44:05 PM
Quote from: fishingator on April 17, 2014, 11:49:10 AM
Hey guys!  Totally OT but I need help.  Idk if any of you have restored cars but I wanted to surprise DH with the steering wheel for his car.  Any ideas of where/how to get an original???

Year, make, model?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 17, 2014, 03:33:00 PM
My new toy.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 17, 2014, 03:35:08 PM
Educate me, what Curado is that?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 17, 2014, 03:36:12 PM
Curado 200B, or the Bantam Curado.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 17, 2014, 04:38:10 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 17, 2014, 12:44:05 PM
Year, make, model?

1979 Pontiac Trans Am
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 17, 2014, 05:02:11 PM
Quote from: fishingator on April 17, 2014, 04:38:10 PM
1979 Pontiac Trans Am

I will see what I can find for you.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 17, 2014, 05:16:27 PM

Quote from: fishingator on April 17, 2014, 11:49:10 AM
Hey guys!  Totally OT but I need help.  Idk if any of you have restored cars but I wanted to surprise DH with the steering wheel for his car.  Any ideas of where/how to get an original???

Yes there is oem manufacturers. Uses to watch my classic car can't think of the name but there are two guys at work that restore cars one has a 68 or 69 firebird I can ask them I will try to find tonight if u can wait
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 17, 2014, 05:21:28 PM
http://www.myclassiccar.com/advertisers/index.php

National parts depot is the one u want but the link has a few others that may help. Good luck
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 17, 2014, 06:47:03 PM
Thanks guys!  Yes I can wait.  His birthday is end of June.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 17, 2014, 06:48:27 PM
I will look when at the shop tomorrow.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 18, 2014, 07:00:47 AM
Thanks LMG!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 18, 2014, 08:18:54 AM
Here is one place.

http://www.transamflorida.com/partsINTERIORMAIN.htm
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 20, 2014, 08:31:56 AM
Hey LMG... the pairing of the Curado with the Champion 736 was unbelievable..  :o
The reel was great. I am glad I got it in the 7:2 ratio. Once I stuck a fish, i had complete control over them. I am going to enjoy this set up for years. Hope you had a good outing today.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 20, 2014, 12:39:38 PM
Wasn't bad. Got my friend a good amount of fish.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 20, 2014, 02:31:37 PM
Ah yes... LMG, the suburban bassfishing guide. ;) Anything contest worthy on your end??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 20, 2014, 05:20:01 PM
Nah. They were all in the 13-15" range. I was just glad he caught a bunch with the way the water and conditions were. He is definitely a prodigy of the jig, lol. Gave him a $400 setup to use and he was slaying them. Another baitcaster conversion, lol. And to think, today was a slow day.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 20, 2014, 05:22:06 PM
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His first fish of the day.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 20, 2014, 05:30:31 PM
That's good. As long as your client... oh! I mean your friend had a good time. That's what counts when you are the host.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 20, 2014, 05:31:24 PM
Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 20, 2014, 05:39:38 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 20, 2014, 05:30:31 PM
That's good. As long as your client... oh! I mean your friend had a good time. That's what counts when you are the host.

Just remember that in a month, when we are competing against each other lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 20, 2014, 05:46:32 PM
Quote from: MCS on April 20, 2014, 05:39:38 PM
Just remember that in a month, when we are competing against each other lol

As soon I saw you post MCS, I knew that you would be mentioning you were coming down in May. LOL... I don't know about competing, but I do know I better put you on fish. Fortunately, May in the Glades is golden. So yeah, maybe we can go head to head. LOL.... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 20, 2014, 05:47:25 PM
Oh boy, the competition is migrating south?
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 21, 2014, 09:17:50 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 20, 2014, 05:47:25 PM
Oh boy, the competition is migrating south?

Armed and dangerous for my south ward invasion!!!(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F22%2Fa8a7a7uj.jpg&hash=30c1e2fa1a6428bc3f2245ec6eb6d8e20140c7bf)

These 13" worms are freakin huge, twice as thick as the 10" and ain't nothing ripping that tail off (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F22%2Fydeqa4up.jpg&hash=234992a27000164ae06d645a54569b08e5a8ba8f)

I am impressed gambler.....except you forgot my mummy worms!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 22, 2014, 06:13:44 PM
Hit a new PB top speed in the Stratos :-)

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 23, 2014, 08:38:26 AM
Hey Deadeye, can you do me a solid and post up some pics of your boat. It looks like you have a boat similar to mine, and am curious as to what you have done to it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on April 23, 2014, 11:01:12 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 23, 2014, 08:38:26 AM
Hey Deadeye, can you do me a solid and post up some pics of your boat. It looks like you have a boat similar to mine, and am curious as to what you have done to it.

Sure no problem. It's not much a 1996 Crinchfield with a 1996 Evenrude 40 hp, with a 50 lb thrust Minn Kota Edge. 14 ft x 60", so it's not the most stable boat out there. I replaced the bad 6 gal tank with a 12 gal tank, but that made some weight issues. So I moved the battery from the compartment behind the driver to in front of the rear deck port side. I also made two pods that are foam filled and mounted to the transom which helps with extra rear flotation. There is a small livewell port side on the rear deck and I also converted the storage area in front of the consul into another bait/livewell. I can shut it off and usually do. There is a good size storage box, which has a plug in it and could be used for a lake fed live well, on the port side. It holds life jackets, throw cushion, misc other stuff. The forward deck is small and it holds the trolling battery, or I should say batteries as I have two hooked up in parallel which gives me more run time. I added a cooler, which I thought might give me more standing area, but I usually end up using the seat instead as it just feels more stabil  and I can't stand for to long anymore anyway. I put my plastics bag and my cooler bag in the cooler and they both fit perfectly. I usually use the cooler to sit on when changing baits and such. The driver seat pulls up to use for the back deck if needed. I have a simple HB 190 Dual Cone FF, that is not shown as I take it off and put away when done.

I have learned to set the throttle froward and the lay the seat down once I started using 7 ft and longer rods. It was easy to catch the bait on them and cause a huge backlash if you weren't careful.

I'd love a bigger better boat, but she's all I've got so I do the best I can with it.

Anyways here are a few pics.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on April 23, 2014, 11:02:15 AM
A couple more.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on April 23, 2014, 11:03:26 AM
Quote from: West6550 on April 22, 2014, 06:13:44 PM
Hit a new PB top speed in the Stratos :-)

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Alright West your up to 7.4 MPH!!!!! Oh wait maybe that's the depth.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 23, 2014, 12:00:07 PM
Quote from: Deadeye on April 23, 2014, 11:01:12 AM
Sure no problem. It's not much a 1996 Crinchfield with a 1996 Evenrude 40 hp, with a 50 lb thrust Minn Kota Edge. 14 ft x 60", so it's not the most stable boat out there. I replaced the bad 6 gal tank with a 12 gal tank, but that made some weight issues. So I moved the battery from the compartment behind the driver to in front of the rear deck port side. I also made two pods that are foam filled and mounted to the transom which helps with extra rear flotation. There is a small livewell port side on the rear deck and I also converted the storage area in front of the consul into another bait/livewell. I can shut it off and usually do. There is a good size storage box, which has a plug in it and could be used for a lake fed live well, on the port side. It holds life jackets, throw cushion, misc other stuff. The forward deck is small and it holds the trolling battery, or I should say batteries as I have two hooked up in parallel which gives me more run time. I added a cooler, which I thought might give me more standing area, but I usually end up using the seat instead as it just feels more stabil  and I can't stand for to long anymore anyway. I put my plastics bag and my cooler bag in the cooler and they both fit perfectly. I usually use the cooler to sit on when changing baits and such. The driver seat pulls up to use for the back deck if needed. I have a simple HB 190 Dual Cone FF, that is not shown as I take it off and put away when done.

I have learned to set the throttle froward and the lay the seat down once I started using 7 ft and longer rods. It was easy to catch the bait on them and cause a huge backlash if you weren't careful.

I'd love a bigger better boat, but she's all I've got so I do the best I can with it.

Anyways here are a few pics.

I really like that thing! A great toy there! ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 23, 2014, 03:11:14 PM
Quote from: Deadeye on April 23, 2014, 11:03:26 AM
Alright West your up to 7.4 MPH!!!!! Oh wait maybe that's the depth.

Lol yep speed is the third one down.  68.3mph!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 23, 2014, 04:08:20 PM
What's got 2 thumbs, and is going to the Fishermans Candy Store this weekend?

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This guy!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 23, 2014, 04:12:45 PM
Are you drinking from that special flask again to actually take a pic of yourself!?!?!?! Lol....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 23, 2014, 04:39:38 PM
It's how I stay entertained at work
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 23, 2014, 07:10:33 PM
That's weird first pic I seen without camo or hat, glasses and or buff....I expected less hair, missing tooth or two...maybe gold tooth?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 23, 2014, 07:21:45 PM
Gold tooth? You know I'm white, right? Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 23, 2014, 07:25:57 PM
Rofl. .. lol... Lmg.. MCS saw you as the cultured type. ... lol.. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 23, 2014, 07:29:48 PM
I just peed a little, Bwahahaha
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 23, 2014, 09:42:45 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 23, 2014, 07:21:45 PM
Gold tooth? You know I'm white, right? Lol

One word.....KENTUCKY....lmao

We got a guy at work from pike county near WV we always give him shit about stuff like marrying cousins and number of teeth lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 23, 2014, 09:48:02 PM
I have all mine. Minus a chip on a front too the from a fight. Still haven't married a relative though, lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 24, 2014, 01:09:53 AM
Dear god lol

Well enjoy my store LMG yhat place is just plain rocks.

Wish I was in town.. oh well.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 24, 2014, 06:58:46 AM
I already told my Wife Im gonna drop some $$$ in that place on some more bulk soft plastics. Who knows, maybe something there might be on a "good deal" list. ~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 24, 2014, 08:18:32 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 23, 2014, 09:48:02 PM
I have all mine. Minus a chip on a front too the from a fight. Still haven't married a relative though, lol

I kid I kid....Everyone I met from the great state of KY has been a stand up person.

I just chipped a tooth, was eating pizza......I have no clue. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 24, 2014, 08:19:27 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 24, 2014, 06:58:46 AM
I already told my Wife Im gonna drop some $$$ in that place on some more bulk soft plastics. Who knows, maybe something there might be on a "good deal" list. ~shhh

What's the name of the place? It is in Lakeland right?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 24, 2014, 08:21:21 AM
Quote from: MCS on April 24, 2014, 08:19:27 AM
What's the name of the place? It is in Lakeland right?

Bridgemasters, or also called Fishermans Candy Store. Its in Lake Wales.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 24, 2014, 10:11:37 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 24, 2014, 08:21:21 AM
Bridgemasters, or also called Fishermans Candy Store. Its in Lake Wales.

This place sounds coool!! I can see how $$ can be dropped in there.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 24, 2014, 11:46:58 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on April 24, 2014, 10:11:37 AM
This place sounds coool!! I can see how $$ can be dropped in there.

It really is an amazing place. I would trade Bass Pro for it any day.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 24, 2014, 03:23:04 PM
I'm pretty sure my job is slowly killing me...just sayin.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 25, 2014, 11:26:09 AM
 And I killed this thread :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 25, 2014, 11:28:37 AM
No, no ya didn't... everyone is in the bragging rights thread.....So work less fish more  ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 25, 2014, 11:33:44 AM
Quote from: fishingator on April 25, 2014, 11:26:09 AM
And I killed this thread :D

You didn't kill the thread.... Just like MCS said, we are too busy battling over on the bragging rights thread right now. Mere inches separates 2,3,4,and 5th.

Sorry work is not going well right now. :(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 25, 2014, 11:36:25 AM
Hahaha I was just over there catching up!  Looks like second place is the new first lol.  I'm jealous!  I want in for May.  Keep in mind I will be fishing in Costa Rica :D. 

Yea I'm over it.  I work 5 days a week and I have to be "on" all the time plus I have over an hour commute each way. I'm cooked.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 25, 2014, 11:40:26 AM
I here you about having to be "on" for work. After 5 days you are beat.  The upside is your is COSTA RICA next month for fishing.  Good deal.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 25, 2014, 11:54:50 AM
Yea...it's our honeymoon.  I'm trying to hang in here til July to get my bonus.  I would have to stay two more years to be 100% vested in my 401k but I just don't think I can even make the end of the year at this rate.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 25, 2014, 12:34:34 PM
Quote from: fishingator on April 25, 2014, 11:36:25 AM
Hahaha I was just over there catching up!  Looks like second place is the new first lol.  I'm jealous!  I want in for May.  Keep in mind I will be fishing in Costa Rica :D. 

Yea I'm over it.  I work 5 days a week and I have to be "on" all the time plus I have over an hour commute each way. I'm cooked.

All I have to say is that you better take some great pictures of the fish you catch.  ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 25, 2014, 03:41:46 PM
Haha you bet I will! 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 25, 2014, 05:03:45 PM
So gator you have any charters lined up?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 26, 2014, 05:30:54 AM
Let's get this day started.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 26, 2014, 11:44:17 AM
It is beautiful out here today.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 26, 2014, 02:53:00 PM
Just left Bridgemasters. Got me 5lbs of baits! Not bad for $20.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 26, 2014, 04:34:53 PM
I love that place!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on April 26, 2014, 07:58:31 PM

Quote from: MCS on April 25, 2014, 05:03:45 PM
So gator you have any charters lined up?

Yes.  Right now we just have one full day booked but may do two.  It depends on how exhausted we are.  Our itenerary is packed. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 27, 2014, 12:05:06 PM
I'm done for the weekend. My back can't take anymore. I did pretty good this trip, since last time here in January I only caught about 5 fish total for the weekend. Nothing big, but at least they were more active. I really put a hurtin on them with my new Siebert Outdoors swim jigs. Running them through the grass was the ticket for getting them to bite this time. It's nap time, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 27, 2014, 01:50:03 PM
So I got fed up with Booyah spinnerbaits and I have my shopping cart ready for Mike over at Seibert's. I just need to custom questions answered and I am placing the order. Can't wait...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 27, 2014, 05:52:14 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on April 27, 2014, 01:50:03 PM
So I got fed up with Booyah spinnerbaits and I have my shopping cart ready for Mike over at Seibert's. I just need to custom questions answered and I am placing the order. Can't wait...

PM me I may know?

Mike makes an awesome product.  I have bought a few and modified the blades.  Only to swap to a colorado or change the front blade.  His paint, skirts, owner hooks, and hand tie is what I really love.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 27, 2014, 07:29:32 PM
Quote from: West6550 on April 27, 2014, 05:52:14 PM
PM me I may know?

Mike makes an awesome product.  I have bought a few and modified the blades.  Only to swap to a colorado or change the front blade.  His paint, skirts, owner hooks, and hand tie is what I really love.

Thanks West, Mike returned my email almost immediately, and my order is squared away. Too bad I waited for the end of the month, I am sure Mike's product would have helped my numbers this month.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 27, 2014, 10:50:53 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on April 27, 2014, 07:29:32 PM
Thanks West, Mike returned my email almost immediately, and my order is squared away. Too bad I waited for the end of the month, I am sure Mike's product would have helped my numbers this month.

Good deal man.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 28, 2014, 06:53:57 AM
For those of you that know.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F04%2F28%2Fuja2atuz.jpg&hash=94bafbb67b104d2bf7716b88713b94bf3c68b0ff)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 28, 2014, 08:44:52 AM
DUDE I must have passed it at least ten times in my life. last time was going to the college over there. But that is on the way down south. It was before I really fished seriously, chuck a dead shrimp off a dock with the BIL, lived in St. Pete at the time.

I supposed you heard the Hawgtech boys killed it at the tourney. 37 pounds.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 28, 2014, 09:02:24 AM
Yeah, Mike lit it up out there at Holiday.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 28, 2014, 12:45:02 PM
I received my confirmation from Seibert's today. I can't wait to get my hands on his spinnerbaits. My color configuration request may actually make its way as one of his new colors. I thought that was pretty cool when he told me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 28, 2014, 07:38:19 PM
Wife found me some nostalgia stuff for my collection. 80's Shimano Bantam stuff.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 28, 2014, 08:51:13 PM
Boooo.....hiissss. She-man-oh?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 28, 2014, 11:40:18 PM
Cool stuff LMG even for Shimano lol

I hit Dicks Sporting Goods in Melbourne and here back home.  Both had all clearance items at buy two get one.  I picked up a few Roboworms to try out.  The one here had a small clearance sections on every single aisle in the fishing area.  I hope it's cause they are getting new stuff in soon.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 29, 2014, 11:34:02 AM
So this is the stuff that KILLS me. I was looking around Cabelas(online) for deals, I see they have the new quantums so I look at the new KVD reel with DUAL(this will be important later) braking. The reviews terrible then one guy speaks up says the reel is good, and really good for the price point. The folks who are writing the horrible reviews are only setting the mag brakes lol they aren't opening and setting the ACS. People have NO CLUE about the product they purchase then want to bash them because you were too fricken stupid to figure it out. Now admittedly the good review said the instruction book is vague. But dude they have videos of every reel online. You telling me your knowledgeable enough to write a review but don't research products? Seriously people your stupid. ~b~  ^-^ ~xyz ~rant ~rant ~rant ~rant ~rant

I went to TW and the first review were the same. Folks don't know how to set brakes either if it aint got a knobby on the outside.  ~rant ~xyz ^-^ ^-^ ~xyz ~rant ~rant ~rant ~xyz ^-^ >:( ~b~
And you wonder why Quantum has a bad reputation, the sheeple just flock to this crap. Blind lead the Blind. Maybe shimano isn't really any different performance(not quality or durability - different words) wise, (gasp) maybe it just is idiot proof. LMAO  ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 29, 2014, 11:51:03 AM
Too funny. People do get dumber by the day it seems like.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 29, 2014, 01:03:40 PM
Yeah I wasn't really bashing shimano either. I understand quantum, like a reel repair guy said, lacks certain refinements like high standard on the QC and maybe they use softer brass for the gear I dunno.
But they perform very good, and due to their price point they perform awesome. If you can stand a little blemish in the paint, taking a few extra steps to clean (or the assumption that basic instructions can be omitted) etc. It is just that if your are going to go to every website and bash a product at least it could be for a real failure or short coming not because you are too stupid to figure out how to use it. That's all.
Just shows you that folks these day want shit handed to them, whether it is casting a reel, figuring out how to catch fish or finding a good spot. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 29, 2014, 01:56:43 PM
MCS Quantums suck I know I read the same reviews as you... lol jk man that is crazy.  People are stupid.  I love reviews where people say.  "I just got this in and haven't used it yet" or "I've used it twice" I just skip them because obviously they aren't accurate.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 29, 2014, 02:08:57 PM
Quote from: West6550 on April 29, 2014, 01:56:43 PM
MCS Quantums suck I know I read the same reviews as you... lol jk man that is crazy.  People are stupid.  I love reviews where people say.  "I just got this in and haven't used it yet" or "I've used it twice" I just skip them because obviously they aren't accurate.

Right, seriously reviews are about useful as the good/bad karma button that they used to have here.
Do away with them, to are too many uniformed or un accurate reviews. I got into Quantums because I fished a friends, and I talked to buddies that had them not from reviews if you buy off reviews you might as buy blind folded.  :-\ And I am not set on them(quantums) but right now you cannot beat the energy IV or is it VI and now the Smoke 100s going for less that a $100.  ~shhh Given the oppoutunity I will google up a Revo SX or an closeout Exceler given the chance  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 29, 2014, 02:13:52 PM
Listen, just stick to Shimano and Daiwa and you will be fine. 😉
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 29, 2014, 02:26:05 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 29, 2014, 02:13:52 PM
Listen, just stick to Shimano and Daiwa and you will be fine. 😉

Shimano? NEVER!  >:D  lo I am fine with what I got and am planning to get. Quantum, Daiwa, Abu all have been good that I have owned or fished with.  ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 29, 2014, 02:29:51 PM
Main reason is I don't want to join the club/darkside at least 50% of owners that are sheeple/D-bags nut swingers (some are on this site too  ~shhh) but not you and Lou I probably know what I mean, guys that haven't got a bearing to stand on. BWAHAHAHA  ;) It is the principle man, the principle.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 29, 2014, 02:43:26 PM
Interestingly enough LMG the folks I trust the most(other than you) don't really fish them(the darkside).
They are either Abu/Lews or Quantum users. If Lou don't blow me off for states, I am very interested
in fishing one and comparing. Also please do note, I only use Pflueger spinning reels as I have 3 and a couple have been submerged and in salt water and sand, mud. And still go, admittedly the templar only with a rinsing until I got the cleaning kit, my bad.  So I am far from brand loyal to a point. I for sure pick an Advantage or Ballistic spinner up maybe a Cabo.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 29, 2014, 03:04:43 PM
You need a Zillion and a Tatula >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 29, 2014, 03:23:53 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 29, 2014, 03:04:43 PM
You need a Zillion and a Tatula >:D

I am thinking about a tatula or a Lexa....I know what. I am getting the Tatula frog rod and either the Revo SX or the afore mentioned will be strapped on.
I one I like over the zillion is the Steez, They even have one in Ravens colors LOL. Both are outta my $$ league. But the casting distance claims on the Tatula and knowing Ron can score me one have peeked my interest.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 29, 2014, 03:36:53 PM
I like my Tatula Type-R more than my Zillion, if that helps.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 29, 2014, 03:46:03 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 29, 2014, 03:36:53 PM
I like my Tatula Type-R more than my Zillion, if that helps.

Yes it does, makes the tatula sound like a sweeet reel at a great deal.  ~sun
make it sound like I don't need to spend the extra $$

So whats the big difference in your opinion on the R versus std tatula?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 29, 2014, 05:44:58 PM
You need a Lew's Tournament Pro!!

I agree on the Shimano "attitude" a lot of guys have.  No clue why either.  It's just another brand.  I don't fish them because they look plasticity to me and don't fit my hand well.  Just like I stopped fishing the circle style Abu Garcia reels.. they are no where near as comfortable as my Lew's.  It's a just preference.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on April 29, 2014, 06:10:42 PM
I was fishing with a buddy that had just gotten a new Lews TP and was bitching about it backlashing constantly. I asked him if he had set it first and he replied no it was just the way it came out of the  box. Then he put it down and told me he was taking it back for another Speed Spool (which are great reels for the money).

Last time I was out with him I mentioned that I was thinking of moving up from Speed Spools to TP's and he said "that's what this one is. Did you know that it had brakes inside it too". Guess he didn't know what I meant when I asked him if he had set it up first.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 29, 2014, 06:29:13 PM
I have a few Speed Spools and upgraded to the TP.. I want more lol more more more lol oh and yes they are dual branking unlike the mag only speed spools.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 29, 2014, 06:41:25 PM
I like lews too! I like the TP and the inshore. I really dig my energy but with all these brands/reels to try I dunno if I get another so soon unless it is a smoke. Some will boil cost vs want.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 29, 2014, 06:44:35 PM
Lews is pretty good. I like my Super Duty, and they do palm really well with the small size. A little too small for my liking actually, but it serves well as a frog reel due to its construction.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 29, 2014, 09:03:55 PM
Just wanted to let you guys know, my flag football season is officially over. Unfortunately, we lost in the District championship. So, LMG if you want any help over at the Braggin rights thread I have free time again. Also stay tuned for Saturday May 10, its going to be a fun an exciting day. I will let MCS fill everyone in the details. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 30, 2014, 06:14:34 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on April 29, 2014, 09:03:55 PM
Just wanted to let you guys know, my flag football season is officially over. Unfortunately, we lost in the District championship. So, LMG if you want any help over at the Braggin rights thread I have free time again. Also stay tuned for Saturday May 10, its going to be a fun an exciting day. I will let MCS fill everyone in the details. ;)

Sat? May 10? I have something on my calender. ~roflmao
Sat Lou officially starts his guide services, LMG has competion.  lo I am taking a ride down and fishing with Lou he has been kind enough to let me ride along with him for the day.  8) We are gonna try to get 40 pounds of glades bass  :shocking: Lou said no sweat  ~sweat :surrender:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 30, 2014, 06:18:52 AM
40lbs? That's like 40 fish, lol. I kid, I kid. So, should we get together sometime that weekend so we can have a drink?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 30, 2014, 08:10:41 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 30, 2014, 06:18:52 AM
40lbs? That's like 40 fish, lol. I kid, I kid. So, should we get together sometime that weekend so we can have a drink?

I am staying in Jupiter/WPB area Sat night so I can drop by on my way up there and show you the Pics of me and Lou with those whales  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 30, 2014, 08:14:44 AM
That would be cool. I'm right by Turnpike and Commercial Blvd
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 30, 2014, 01:21:31 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 30, 2014, 08:14:44 AM
That would be cool. I'm right by Turnpike and Commercial Blvd

I would love to see 2 Polish dudes and LMG hangin out drinking.  That's ok, I am just the hired help :(

;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 30, 2014, 01:22:18 PM
No Lou you need to come with. We need some culture, lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 30, 2014, 01:23:49 PM
On a fishing note.... I received word from Mike over from Seibert's that my spinnerbaits shipped. I will post pics when I get them. Just in time for the new May contest...  ~c~ ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on April 30, 2014, 01:24:29 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 30, 2014, 01:22:18 PM
No Lou you need to come with. We need some culture, lol

~roflmao
~roflmao
~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 30, 2014, 01:42:23 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on April 30, 2014, 01:21:31 PM
I would love to see 2 Polish dudes and LMG hangin out drinking.  That's ok, I am just the hired help :(

;)

Oh Lou, don't be a stick in the mud come on up and join us.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on April 30, 2014, 02:25:08 PM
Geeze big meet of UBers at LMGs huh.. is he doing another tackle expo?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 30, 2014, 02:52:49 PM
Quote from: West6550 on April 30, 2014, 02:25:08 PM
Geeze big meet of UBers at LMGs huh.. is he doing another tackle expo?

"Shimano Showcase" would be the name of the event.  8)  ;PHO) 6 pack admits one.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on April 30, 2014, 02:53:41 PM
Quote from: MCS on April 30, 2014, 02:52:49 PM
"Shimano Showcase" would be the name of the event.  8)  ;PHO) 6 pack admits one, a case get you a two day pass and a ride in the boat.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on April 30, 2014, 03:03:33 PM
Bwahahaha!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: FlatsNBay on May 01, 2014, 06:31:26 PM
Just got back from my work trip to Miami for 3 days. I only had the time to get out and go after my first peacock for only a few hours on Wed. I followed Lou's advice and stuck to the canal system off of the airport. There weren't a whole lot of bank fishing options. Everything is either fenced or posted. The few spots that I found were in the hood so I had to take my life into my own hands to try and catch my first peacock  ~sweat . I managed to catch one about a 1 1/2 lbs. off of a silver Yozuri minnow fished on a fast retrieve under a bridge. Fought like a 3 lb largemouth! Pretty fun and lost one other. I wish that I had a little more time to fish and explore some other areas. Thanks Lou and LMG for the help and advice!  ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 01, 2014, 06:33:13 PM
Glad to hear you got one. They do fight hard. Now we need to get you a nice Snakehead. 😉
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 01, 2014, 06:46:17 PM
Congrats Flatsnbay!! I am, happy you were able to land your first pea! Next time around hopefully you will have more time available to venture out into other bank friendly areas. WTG!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 06:57:19 AM
Got to take the boat Saturday after work to show someone my setup, then I am gonna stop by the ramp at Rock Island and Southgate and do some afternoon fishing for Snakeheads.  >:D

Going out Sunday morning with Speedy again to see if I can get him some frog and jig action. I have to call it quits by 11am because my Wifes friend decided to plan a little party from 12-3. WTF? Who the hell plans a party on a Sunday at that time! What a way top ruin a good Sunday for everybody.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 02, 2014, 07:03:12 AM
No, just your Sunday... Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 08:15:15 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 02, 2014, 07:03:12 AM
No, just your Sunday... Lol

~xyz ~rant ~xyz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 02, 2014, 10:50:11 AM
My Seibert order has arrived!! Check out the custom gold one he, made for me. The hooks on these things is no joke. I messed up and failed to mention to Mike, to do a gold and silver blade combo. No biggie next order. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 02, 2014, 10:51:25 AM
Oops!! Forgot pics!! Too excited lol...
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F02%2Fqy7uby4e.jpg&hash=3f05a37f49b3cc0d8d2461866f8caa81a7a7633c)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 11:51:24 AM
Sweet Lou!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 11:52:29 AM
Anyone have any advice on learning a baitcaster?  Once we get back from our "moon" I want to get going. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 12:32:10 PM
Get one with dual brakes (centrifugal and magnetic) to help with the learning curve. Something like a BPS Pro Qualifier is a perfect one for a great price. Best advice a Pro Qualifier in a 6 speed, and a MH F Carbonlite rod.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 02, 2014, 12:33:36 PM
LOL... I couldn't resist, so I took the gold shiner spinnerbait to the canal for a half hour. This time of day with this heat is a little challenging, but i wanted to see how the bait swam. It's really nice, and has tight compact profile. By surprise a peacock came out of no where and swiped at it, but it missed the hook. I will take the bluegill out for a swim later this evening.  ~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 02, 2014, 12:33:52 PM
Quote from: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 11:52:29 AM
Anyone have any advice on learning a baitcaster?  Once we get back from our "moon" I want to get going.

I learned not too long ago, been using it for about a year or so maybe longer. I prefer it now over spinning gear. Setup is the key and use your thumb. The spool tension adjustments are the biggest thing to dial it in. Start with cheap mono just in case, get braid when you are decent. Picking backlashes out with braid is waaay easier. Dont go too cheap on your first caster. IMO if I were you I would get a lews or tatula in the $150 range.(God forbid I say quantum  >:D , LMG   PoPo will lock this up and kick me out  lo). IMO when casting it is more about a smooth effortless motion, over a spinning rig, if you try to umph it out there you will overrun. Other then that the resident experst should have more sound advice. I just like putting my 2 cents worth in......Get a quantum energy PT VI off ebay  ~shhh great reel was 190 now since closed out under 100 nib.  8)

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 02, 2014, 12:35:18 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 12:32:10 PM
Get one with dual brakes (centrifugal and magnetic) to help with the learning curve. Something like a BPS Pro Qualifier is a perfect one for a great price. Best advice a Pro Qualifier in a 6 speed, and a MH F Carbonlite rod.

Carbonlite is a great rod. I totally abused mine today with 30lb braid on a snag and it took it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 02, 2014, 12:36:36 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 02, 2014, 12:33:36 PM
LOL... I couldn't resist, so I took the gold shiner spinnerbait to the canal for a half hour. This time of day with this heat is a little challenging, but i wanted to see how the bait swam. It's really nice, and has tight compact profile. By surprise a peacock came out of no where and swiped at it, but it missed the hook. I will take the bluegill out for a swim later this evening.  ~shhh

Hahaha gotta play with the toys right away. Such a kid.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 12:36:54 PM
Quote from: MCS on May 02, 2014, 12:33:52 PM
I learned not too long ago, been using it for about a year or so maybe longer. I prefer it now over spinning gear. Setup is the key and use your thumb. The spool tension adjustments are the biggest thing to dial it in. Start with cheap mono just in case, get braid when you are decent. Picking backlashes out with braid is waaay easier. Dont go too cheap on your first caster. IMO if I were you I would get a lews or tatula in the $150 range.(God forbid I say quantum  >:D , LMG   PoPo will lock this up and kick me out  lo). IMO when casting it is more about a smooth effortless motion, over a spinning rig, if you try to umph it out there you will overrun. Other then that the resident experst should have more sound advice. I just like putting my 2 cents worth in......Get a quantum energy PT VI off ebay  ~shhh great reel was 190 now since closed out under 100 nib.  8)

I have my finger on the trigger PoPo

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 02, 2014, 12:38:05 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 12:32:10 PM
Get one with dual brakes (centrifugal and magnetic) to help with the learning curve. Something like a BPS Pro Qualifier is a perfect one for a great price. Best advice a Pro Qualifier in a 6 speed, and a MH F Carbonlite rod.

Yeah Gator listen to LMG on this one. I have never used a Pro qualifier, but from what I hear its a good reel. 6:4 ratio with 7ft MH/F rod like the Carbonlite and you are good to go. Be patient, and have lots, and lots and lots of practice. Did i say lots of practice..... LOL... Goodluck and enjoy. When you get it let us know and we will walk you through how to use it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 02, 2014, 12:39:56 PM
Quote from: MCS on May 02, 2014, 12:36:36 PM
Hahaha gotta play with the toys right away. Such a kid.

LOL... MCS... you know me man... I couldn't resist, i had the time to burn.....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 12:54:01 PM
Lou, those things look good. Mike does one hell of a job with that stuff huh?! Hopefully you get a good monster on one of those bad boiys! ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 02, 2014, 12:58:30 PM
Yeah, those baits are very well made.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 01:04:20 PM
Wait till you order some swim jigs! >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 02:47:45 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 12:32:10 PM
Get one with dual brakes (centrifugal and magnetic) to help with the learning curve. Something like a BPS Pro Qualifier is a perfect one for a great price. Best advice a Pro Qualifier in a 6 speed, and a MH F Carbonlite rod.

Well, I already got one lol.  It was a Christmas present from DH soooo I will have to check and see what it is because I don't even remember hahaha oops.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 02:51:02 PM

Quote from: MCS on May 02, 2014, 12:33:52 PM
I learned not too long ago, been using it for about a year or so maybe longer. I prefer it now over spinning gear. Setup is the key and use your thumb. The spool tension adjustments are the biggest thing to dial it in. Start with cheap mono just in case, get braid when you are decent. Picking backlashes out with braid is waaay easier. Dont go too cheap on your first caster. IMO if I were you I would get a lews or tatula in the $150 range.(God forbid I say quantum  >:D , LMG   PoPo will lock this up and kick me out  lo). IMO when casting it is more about a smooth effortless motion, over a spinning rig, if you try to umph it out there you will overrun. Other then that the resident experst should have more sound advice. I just like putting my 2 cents worth in......Get a quantum energy PT VI off ebay  ~shhh great reel was 190 now since closed out under 100 nib.  8)

Well I got it as a gift.  DH already spooled braid on it.  Do you think I should switch it out?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 02:55:00 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on May 02, 2014, 12:38:05 PM
Yeah Gator listen to LMG on this one. I have never used a Pro qualifier, but from what I hear its a good reel. 6:4 ratio with 7ft MH/F rod like the Carbonlite and you are good to go. Be patient, and have lots, and lots and lots of practice. Did i say lots of practice..... LOL... Goodluck and enjoy. When you get it let us know and we will walk you through how to use it.

I'm on my way home so I will check and see what it is.  I know I asked here before he bought it as far as what to get.  It's just been spooled up and sitting there because I've been so busy.  When it comes time to fish I automatically grab my spinning gear. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 02:57:14 PM
Quote from: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 02:55:00 PM
I'm on my way home so I will check and see what it is.  I know I asked here before he bought it as far as what to get.  It's just been spooled up and sitting there because I've been so busy.  When it comes time to fish I automatically grab my spinning gear.

If he got you a Shimano, then he is a keeper. If he bought you a Quantum, its time for a new Husband. 8)

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 03:20:48 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 02:57:14 PM
If he got you a Shimano, then he is a keeper. If he bought you a Quantum, its time for a new Husband. 8)

~roflmao

Lol...I don't recall it being super flashy.  It's my first one.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 02, 2014, 03:29:46 PM
Quote from: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 02:51:02 PM
Well I got it as a gift.  DH already spooled braid on it.  Do you think I should switch it out?

No I wouldn't worry as long as it is not a shimano. Your set.  lo
I was assuming you didn't have one.

I think Bandit is a smart fella hell, he likes them american classic muscle cars I bet he got you a Lews or a Quantum.  ~c~ ~c~ ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 02, 2014, 03:34:14 PM
Gator these brands aren't a must, we joke around on which we like but there are plenty of good reels out there. Shoot I finished one inch behind MR. Tackle Tour with my lil old broke a$$ quantum POS  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 02, 2014, 03:47:00 PM
Quote from: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 03:20:48 PM
Lol...I don't recall it being super flashy.  It's my first one.

When you get home, just let us know what you got. I am sure someone has or have had that reel at one point or another. Right now brand means nothing to you because you have 0 experience with a b/c. As soon has you start learning the ropes and your skillset improves, you will branch out and see what brand most suits you. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 03:59:46 PM
Ok the reel is a BPS Pro Qualifier.  Here's the specs...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F03%2Fagamu7er.jpg&hash=16216a86c69a57e39d5b561fdfd3db2d50e97e56)
and the rod is a 6'6" Carbonlite MH F.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 04:02:33 PM
Quote from: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 03:59:46 PM
Ok the reel is a BPS Pro Qualifier.  Here's the specs...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F03%2Fagamu7er.jpg&hash=16216a86c69a57e39d5b561fdfd3db2d50e97e56)
and the rod is a 6'6" Carbonlite MH F.

He knows whats up! BAM! You have the perfect beginner rig. Now get off the computer and go fish!!!! ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 02, 2014, 04:06:37 PM
Quote from: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 03:59:46 PM
Ok the reel is a BPS Pro Qualifier.  Here's the specs...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F03%2Fagamu7er.jpg&hash=16216a86c69a57e39d5b561fdfd3db2d50e97e56)
and the rod is a 6'6" Carbonlite MH F.

You are in business!!  ~c~ Now go work that thumb.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 02, 2014, 04:14:56 PM
Quote from: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 03:59:46 PM
Ok the reel is a BPS Pro Qualifier.  Here's the specs...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F03%2Fagamu7er.jpg&hash=16216a86c69a57e39d5b561fdfd3db2d50e97e56)
and the rod is a 6'6" Carbonlite MH F.

Nice Setup. I have the 6-6 MH/F in spinning. It is a horse, light and sensative. I had it with my dobyns, granted that is a 7-3 and it is lighter than that combo even with my 40 size pflueger
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 04:22:24 PM
Double post
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 04:24:45 PM
Ooook.  Should I practice on land or just go somewhere and try to start fishing???
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 04:28:07 PM
Just go fish. Set the centrifugal brakes to 2 on, and the magnetic brakes at max. Set the spool tension knob so that the bait just about falls freely with the rod at a 45 degree angle. Back off the magnetic brakes as you get more comfortable.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 04:30:32 PM
Thank you!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 02, 2014, 04:32:15 PM
Quote from: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 04:30:32 PM
Thank you!

Our fishing gal is all grown up.....  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 02, 2014, 05:21:23 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on May 02, 2014, 04:32:15 PM
Our fishing gal is all grown up.....  :'(

Hahaha thanks to you all!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 05:26:30 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on May 03, 2014, 12:27:03 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 02, 2014, 04:28:07 PM
Just go fish. Set the centrifugal brakes to 2 on, and the magnetic brakes at max. Set the spool tension knob so that the bait just about falls freely with the rod at a 45 degree angle. Back off the magnetic brakes as you get more comfortable.

^^^ This exactly..


Another trick if you are super bad is the tape trick.  Cast out then pull off some extra line.  Then wrap a piece of tape around the spool and reel it back in.  If you get a bad bird nest you can cut the line there instead of destroying so much.  I went out in the yard and practiced with a weighted swimbait and I hid the hook in the plastic.  Aka a heavy bait..

Oh and a tip.  Don't rip it out like more of a flick and thumb pressure will get you further.  Also turn the mag down slightly as you improve.  But a windy day casting into the wind.  No shame on using the brakes... that's why you have them.  I'd rather use brakes into the wind then dig knots out and get less water time.

Good luck!! Oh and perfect reel choice.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: TWIG2323 on May 03, 2014, 09:59:11 PM
Fishing gator, I have only been fishing for about a year and I had never used a bait caster until I decided to get serious about bass fishing.  Don't get discouraged when you get rats nest.  It's going to happen.  Just remember practice makes perfect and it will get better.  After a year, I am finally getting better.  I still use a spinning reel for flipping worms but everything else is now a casting reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 04, 2014, 08:36:48 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F04%2Fzu7ugeme.jpg&hash=50d9d3b0380e1ad7b431bc2e22857fcca639f25a)
Bandit putting in the sail panel...doin car things. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 04, 2014, 08:41:20 AM
Nice!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 04, 2014, 09:17:13 AM
The inside back part is finally looking like a car lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 04, 2014, 01:38:02 PM
This is one of the pics from when we first got it...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F05%2F8yvupa5u.jpg&hash=fda4b32f99ec1c7cb19065aa84112139f4438abf)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 04, 2014, 03:13:04 PM
I feel like I made out like a bandit... LOl... I am taking on the project of doing my own bunks that need to be replaced and I just got back from Lowes and the whole project for 2, 10ft 2X4's, carpet,  SS steel staples and 6 screws is going to run me $33. Not bad I don't think.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 04, 2014, 05:14:55 PM
Lol sounds like it!

Ugh I just tried out my baitcaster for the first time...I really think I should have the handle on the left :/.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 04, 2014, 06:44:11 PM

Quote from: fishingator on May 04, 2014, 05:14:55 PM
Lol sounds like it!

Ugh I just tried out my baitcaster for the first time...I really think I should have the handle on the left :/.

It will be weird but u get used to it I tried to tell Dsidle. You will get so used to it you can switch and thumb with the left before your lure its the water. Practice makes perfect. Go slow at first and you with get faster later. Like riding a bike
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 04, 2014, 06:47:33 PM
Just remember, when using a spinning rig you control the fish with the rod, so that's in your dominant hand. With a baitcaster, dominant hand reels since its more of a winch. Like MCS says, it will come naturally.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 04, 2014, 06:52:01 PM
Whew... luckily I am a natural lefty.... lol...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on May 05, 2014, 05:15:30 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 04, 2014, 06:52:01 PM
Whew... luckily I am a natural lefty.... lol...

Which means you are wrong lol jk
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 05, 2014, 07:12:05 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 04, 2014, 06:52:01 PM
Whew... luckily I am a natural lefty.... lol...

Are u sure ur not Polish? ;) :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 05, 2014, 07:13:47 AM
Yup x2 on what LMG said. Winch it!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 07:36:43 AM
Quote from: MCS on May 05, 2014, 07:12:05 AM
Are u sure ur not Polish? :S :P

~roflmao. Nope, he is the "other" cultured type. ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 05, 2014, 08:19:34 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 07:36:43 AM
~roflmao. Nope, he is the "other" cultured type. ~roflmao

He fills his check box on his official forms as "Other"  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 05, 2014, 11:31:55 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 07:36:43 AM
~roflmao. Nope, he is the "other" cultured type. ~roflmao

You know us "cultured"..."other".... "lefty" types, we have to keep it interesting.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 12:29:56 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 05, 2014, 11:31:55 AM
You know us "cultured"..."other".... "lefty" types, we have to keep it interesting.  ~shade

He is a triple threat!  PoPo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 05, 2014, 12:31:48 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 12:29:56 PM
He is a triple threat!  PoPo

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 12:47:32 PM
So whats the deal? MCS booked a charter trip with the MM35 company for Saturday?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 05, 2014, 12:52:13 PM
He did?!?!? What's up with that? Too bad someone I know works on Saturdays til 1pm. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 01:02:29 PM
LOL. Yeah yeah. What is he driving down here? Just to fish our crappy canals? lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 05, 2014, 01:04:41 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 01:02:29 PM
LOL. Yeah yeah. What is he driving down here? Just to fish our crappy canals? lol

Yes I am. I want to see for myself what all the hub bub is about. I hear 300 fish days. 37 pound sacks. And meet some folks  ~beer~ You and the count still on for dinner Lou is ditching my body, I mean dropping me off at 3 for Bday cake.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 05, 2014, 01:16:35 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 01:02:29 PM
LOL. Yeah yeah. What is he driving down here? Just to fish our crappy canals? lol

You weren't complaining when you were fishing those crappy canals. If memory serves me,  you caught the biggest fish of the day, almost a 5lbr and we caught close to 50 fish. I think that beat your Toho trip!!  ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 01:16:51 PM
Wait.........what? Dropping you off? How are you getting down here?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 01:17:11 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 05, 2014, 01:16:35 PM
You weren't complaining when you were fishing those crappy canals. If memory serves me,  you caught the biggest fish of the day, almost a 5lbr and we caught close to 50 fish. I think that beat your Toho trip!!  ~bb

Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 05, 2014, 01:18:46 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 01:16:51 PM
Wait.........what? Dropping you off? How are you getting down here?

Nah... he is messing with you. I will be dropping him off at your place til Monday morning..  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 01:21:00 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 05, 2014, 01:18:46 PM
Nah... he is messing with you. I will be dropping him off at your place til Monday morning..  ~roflmao

Im gonna have to pickup more booze :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 05, 2014, 01:30:25 PM
My wife swears Lou is a mass murderer and I am going into the middle of nowhere with this shady fellow.  ~roflmao More than missing me, I think she just doesn't want to raise 4 kids alone.  lo ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 05, 2014, 01:32:25 PM
LMG wife thought the, same thing.. lol... he barely made it home that day... lol... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 05, 2014, 01:33:30 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 01:21:00 PM
Im gonna have to pickup more booze :-\

I am cool with whatever, I can drop by your shimano shack or meet you at a local watering hole. My plan is to be in North Palm Beach/Juno by 6 or 7 ish and crash.  ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 05, 2014, 01:36:01 PM
Its going to be a loooong day Saturday for you bud.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 05, 2014, 01:42:16 PM
It is all good. Next yr maybe I can plan things better we go down for a long weekend to visit her aunt and uncle  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 05, 2014, 01:44:21 PM
There you go, its a scouting trip. The things you have to do for family.... lol ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on May 05, 2014, 02:43:02 PM
My wife thought the same when we had Basindude (Jim) over for dinner one night as he passed through before he moved out of state lol.

Of course she was wrong lol thank god.. although I do always carry a pistol lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 06:51:21 PM
It's Cinco de Mayo. Lou would be proud. Lol(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F06%2F3ererabu.jpg&hash=a0d7533735aae7a4b9f20ac18908d1b6818e6b17)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 05, 2014, 07:03:11 PM
Lol I was just wishing him a happy holiday!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 05, 2014, 07:06:33 PM
This is happening.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F06%2Fta9yry2y.jpg&hash=ee90f022d7e2dbf1606e1f3b56d28516574be947)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 05, 2014, 07:14:52 PM
 ~roflmao

Ummm... thanks... Happy Holiday to you too!! I guess it would mean more if you and I were Mexican. LOL.. Cheers!! ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 05, 2014, 08:00:25 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on May 05, 2014, 08:25:23 PM
Lol I just left our local delicious Mexican restaurant lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 07:51:40 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 05, 2014, 01:44:21 PM
There you go, its a scouting trip. The things you have to do for family.... lol ;)

Yeah, its rough. Like when we have to go visit her Grandfather in Central Florida on his private lake.  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 07:59:35 AM
Quote from: MCS on May 05, 2014, 01:33:30 PM
I am cool with whatever, I can drop by your shimano shack or meet you at a local watering hole. My plan is to be in North Palm Beach/Juno by 6 or 7 ish and crash.  ~beer~

What time is the charter trip over? Just want to make sure I know what time about to expect you to be stopping by so I can set up the display tent. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 06, 2014, 08:07:45 AM
I need to be off the water by 3pm. So Mcs should be available after for a little while.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 08:37:34 AM
3/4 day trip huh? I hope MCS didn't pay too much ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 06, 2014, 08:39:52 AM
8 hrs constitutes 3/4 of a, day. Lol!! Your right though, it is a short day. :(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 09:08:03 AM
8hrs is pretty long. I guess launch isn't till 7am. Man you start late, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 06, 2014, 09:14:55 AM
Late!! MCS will be on the road at 2am to be down here by 7am. That's commitment! ! Lol...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 09:16:19 AM
Geebus!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 06, 2014, 09:42:21 AM
You and Martin be easy on him... MCS will be pretty beat, any way you slice it. Forecast is high 80's so that means its going to be hot!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 09:50:42 AM
High 80's? You bunch of weenies!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 06, 2014, 09:53:09 AM
High 80's LMG has still has his wool socks on. lol

I dunno how far north are you from MM35? he is off the water by 3 then I should be there around 4...430-5? I got an hour or so to hang out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 10:08:53 AM
You will just take 75 back towards 595/Sawgrass Expwy. Go North towards Coral Springs. Get off at Commercial Blvd. Go East (only direction you can go anyway) till you get to University Dr. and make a right. I think its the first light, which is 50th street, and go left. Take that road all the way down to my community, which is Hills of Inverarry. I will give you the exact address if you want so you can map it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 06, 2014, 10:12:40 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 10:08:53 AM
You will just take 75 back towards 595/Sawgrass Expwy. Go North towards Coral Springs. Get off at Commercial Blvd. Go East (only direction you can go anyway) till you get to University Dr. and make a right. I think its the first light, which is 50th street, and go left. Take that road all the way down to my community, which is Hills of Inverarry. I will give you the exact address if you want so you can map it.

Cool. I will text you on thursday or friday for the exact. Excited to see this collection. More importantly the Coastal/Volitale combo  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 11:18:54 AM
Quote from: MCS on May 06, 2014, 10:12:40 AM
Cool. I will text you on thursday or friday for the exact. Excited to see this collection. More importantly the Coastal/Volitale combo  8)

Well I don't have 15 anymore, Im down to 8. I will give you a discount on admission.  ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 06, 2014, 11:28:01 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 11:18:54 AM
Well I don't have 15 anymore, Im down to 8. I will give you a discount on admission.  ::)
ONLY 8  :-\ Man I got 3 Spinning and soon to be 3 Casting.   lo  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 06, 2014, 11:59:43 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 11:18:54 AM
Well I don't have 15 anymore, Im down to 8. I will give you a discount on admission.  ::)

That's the cost of upgrading so much, so fast....  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 07:45:50 PM
FML. Everything I touched at the shop today seemed to break. Just not my day. Then I get home and try to plug the batteries in to charge, the Damn battery charger is broken. I'm gonna finish my margaritas abd go to bed.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 06, 2014, 08:02:05 PM
Oh no!!!  Yea go to bed and start over!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 08:04:49 PM
Yeah. I'm laying in bed watching some Adult Swim. I'm done and drunk.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on May 06, 2014, 11:03:27 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 06, 2014, 08:04:49 PM
Yeah. I'm laying in bed watching some Adult Swim. I'm done and drunk.

Adult Swim rocks.. as well as adult beverages lol

I'm watching Game of Thrones with the wife while enjoying a beverage lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 07, 2014, 11:58:43 AM
Hey LMG... is your day better today??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 07, 2014, 12:00:57 PM
So far so good Lou. Thanks for asking. Got the battery charger changed out under warranty. Havent broken anything yet, lol. I was afraid to touch my reels last night in fear of possibly losing a part, lol. I think I may try tonight.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 07, 2014, 12:09:03 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 07, 2014, 12:00:57 PM
So far so good Lou. Thanks for asking. Got the battery charger changed out under warranty. Havent broken anything yet, lol. I was afraid to touch my reels last night in fear of possibly losing a part, lol. I think I may try tonight.

Good to hear... probably a good idea staying away from your reels last night. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 07, 2014, 12:37:25 PM
Yeah, my luck I would have lost the spring for the clicking drag device or something.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 07, 2014, 04:57:51 PM
Omg two more days until I'm off work for 12 days and it CANNOT come fast enough!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 07, 2014, 07:22:45 PM
Sounds like someones gonna do some serious fishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 08, 2014, 07:17:38 AM
Eh...I might fish Saturday morning with the kids.  We leave for CR next week and we are only fishing one day maybe two.  We have a bunch of other stuff planned.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 08, 2014, 07:19:10 AM
I just can't stand my workplace and commute anymore so I feel like a caged animal.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 08, 2014, 08:16:38 AM
Quote from: fishingator on May 08, 2014, 07:19:10 AM
I just can't stand my workplace and commute anymore so I feel like a caged animal.

If you don't mind what do you do?....When I lived in VA I had a hour to hour thirty commute. ~b~ It sucked. I don't know how people do it. I hated it.  ~xyz Now it is 15-25 minutes.  :) The region as a whole sucks, it like that everywhere in MD and VA. I don't want to be a slave to my job.

Have a safe and fun trip. Congrats to you and Bandit too! ~c~ ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 08, 2014, 09:24:14 AM
I am a mid level provider in a medical office.  Once we get the honeymoon over I'm going to brush up the old résumé and start looking.  We can only move so far with his kids so even if we moved closer it wouldn't be close enough and this particular place is sucking the life out of me.  I'm under contract but I can't wait two more years.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 08, 2014, 09:24:28 AM
And thank you!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 08, 2014, 10:22:14 AM
So I went to Dicks sporting goods to check out any sales, look what I got for only $5!!!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F08%2Fe2ybanu7.jpg&hash=c3ded5530033df45d14a5748c44677ede7c23611)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 08, 2014, 10:22:19 AM
Quote from: fishingator on May 08, 2014, 09:24:14 AM
I am a mid level provider in a medical office.  Once we get the honeymoon over I'm going to brush up the old résumé and start looking.  We can only move so far with his kids so even if we moved closer it wouldn't be close enough and this particular place is sucking the life out of me.  I'm under contract but I can't wait two more years.

I know how it feels again, one of my other moves  lo from LV back to MD I got a 2 yr contract. 1.5 hour commute, soul sucking boss and non inspiring work :'(....I broke that deal and paid it out with my next moving bonus so I had to eat some of the move costs but boy was it worth it! Can't put a price on stress free. I understand about the kids, and wouldn't want to be too far away myself if I was in that position......Good Luck with the job hunt.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 08, 2014, 10:23:11 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 08, 2014, 10:22:14 AM
So I went to Dicks sporting goods to check out any sales, look what I got for only $5!!!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F08%2Fe2ybanu7.jpg&hash=c3ded5530033df45d14a5748c44677ede7c23611)

That is ridiculous. $5 is a whole 5 Ragetails  :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 08, 2014, 10:34:42 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 08, 2014, 10:22:14 AM
So I went to Dicks sporting goods to check out any sales, look what I got for only $5!!!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F08%2Fe2ybanu7.jpg&hash=c3ded5530033df45d14a5748c44677ede7c23611)

The Monkey got you! :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 08, 2014, 10:47:43 AM
Crap.. for $5 the bait monkey can have it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 08, 2014, 11:10:10 AM
I will refrain from what I was gonna say about that banana comment ~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 08, 2014, 11:40:21 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 08, 2014, 11:10:10 AM
I will refrain from what I was gonna say about that banana comment ~shhh

:D now that's funny lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 08, 2014, 11:59:53 AM
 Whew!! thank goodness for editing features... MCS I owe you one... Thanks!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 08, 2014, 02:06:37 PM
Awwww....WTF?! Way to tuck your tail between your legs ~xyz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 08, 2014, 03:15:12 PM
Bwahahaha he recants his earlier statement.  :surrender:  ~roflmao
I see politics in your future....I can be your damage control  lo
Oh the subtlety...you should replaced "banana" with "piece of fruit"  :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 08, 2014, 07:32:45 PM
The house is clean. The boat is charging. I'm ready to fish the Fingers Sunday morning. Looks like I'm gonna have 8 rigs on the boat with me. 😈
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 09, 2014, 06:13:20 PM
Here is a little reel porn for ya MCS.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F10%2Fybeva2yv.jpg&hash=7f9696d0eb39f5603eb1829111b5b1db1cef02b1)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 09, 2014, 06:20:09 PM
Ok. This is the funniest thing ever! So you guys see the picture that I just posted. So read this. I'm on the driveway, and I'm pitching turnout in the grass. The wind is blowing a bit so I wanted to see what the Zillion needed for adjusting. I pitched the jig a few times. On the fourth pitch, this Damn bird comes out of the tree and picks up my jig! Just goes to show.....You really can catch anything off a jig. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 09, 2014, 06:32:33 PM
^lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 09, 2014, 06:33:44 PM
I just handed my paycheck to bps...I even had a $50 gift card lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 09, 2014, 06:42:50 PM
Imagine a similar pitching bait and your neighbors cat comes out of nowhere hell bent on catching your bait. Crazy! !  Lol..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 09, 2014, 07:15:13 PM
Oooooh aaaaah! Nice LMG ! See y'all tomorrow I am gonna try to sleep even though it is still daylight
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on May 09, 2014, 09:54:09 PM
So the bait monkey at Dicks may have seen me coming lol

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F10%2F4y7egyse.jpg&hash=a3def314cf65992b08a9850dc5bebe198f01fca0)

New Costa hat rocks btw lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 10, 2014, 05:53:15 PM
It was nice to meet yet another fellow fisher. MCS is a really nice guy. Thanks for stopping by and hanging out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 10, 2014, 07:21:47 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 10, 2014, 05:53:15 PM
It was nice to meet yet another fellow fisher. MCS is a really nice guy. Thanks for stopping by and hanging out.

Thanks for the food and drink.  It was great talking fishing and seeing all your gear. You have some really nice gear. That zillion is saaaaweeeet. Palms sooo nice.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 10, 2014, 08:05:12 PM
Quote from: MCS on May 10, 2014, 07:21:47 PM
Thanks for the food and drink.  It was great talking fishing and seeing all your gear. You have some really nice gear. That zillion is saaaaweeeet. Palms sooo nice.

So the food was edible??  ~roflmao

So MCS, you were one of the few fortunate people to see the Shimano shrine... your lucky.  ;D
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 10, 2014, 08:21:25 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 10, 2014, 08:05:12 PM
So the food was edible??  ~roflmao

So MCS, you were one of the few fortunate people to see the Shimano shrine... your lucky.  ;D

Note only see the shrine it but TOUCH a few of the hallowed reels and lived to talk about it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 11, 2014, 04:11:35 AM
You guys are so stupid, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 11, 2014, 03:03:50 PM
How do you end a good day of fishing. Lunch at Hooters with my Dad and his friend Kenny. The Mothers are at my house with my wife for lunch. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 12, 2014, 06:55:16 AM
Some goodies I got this weekend...the best one of all isn't pictured, a Gen 2 Revo sx ;)

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F12%2Fvyzyty6u.jpg&hash=71f5c5381d1528ee27e71b0307d9aa3184983b35)

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 12, 2014, 07:03:36 AM
I really like what I see there!! Lol!! Especially the bottom left and the top right corners.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 12, 2014, 07:29:08 AM
I thought you might.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 12, 2014, 09:22:24 AM
Nice froggy
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 13, 2014, 05:25:10 PM
Hola!!!  We made it to CR.  We aren't fishing til Saturday.  We stayed at an awesome farm to table like place last night.  Today we traveled to Arenal.  This is the view from lunch today which is very similar to the view from our room :D (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F14%2F3atu8y9y.jpg&hash=72d18221d9a356483ad6af394a141713f8d6dc86)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 13, 2014, 05:38:00 PM
Nice!!! Ah honeymoon...how I miss thee. We went to the US virgin islands on ours. Enjoy and have fun!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 13, 2014, 05:41:50 PM
Makes my Wife and I sound like a bunch of drunks. We went to Boston to drink at the pubs and watch a RedSox game. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 13, 2014, 08:33:41 PM
Awesome pic Gator, like the drink in the extreme fore ground, nice touch lol.

My wife and I went to bora bora. We joke we are still paying the interest off on our credit card lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on May 14, 2014, 04:16:19 AM
Don't worry LMG the wife and I hit Jamaica all inclusive and drank.. well a lot.  Also note my wife beat the woman and all but one guy in the beer drinking contest lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 14, 2014, 04:57:46 AM
That's awesome.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 14, 2014, 08:15:50 AM
Anybody here have any decent baitcasters that they don't use anymore that they wouldn't mind parting with? Now that my friend Speedy has really got into fishing, I want to get him his own rig so he doesn't keep using my $$$ equipment. If something breaks within his possession he doesn't want that burden. I have a rod for him that he can have, but I have sold off all the reels I didn't need/use, so I have nothing to give him. He is going through a tough divorce, and has $0. I would just buy him one, but I am having a hard time scraping $$ for an outboard for my boat as it is. I just thought to maybe reach out to you fellow members. Maybe there is something I can trade?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 14, 2014, 08:51:22 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 14, 2014, 08:15:50 AM
Anybody here have any decent baitcasters that they don't use anymore that they wouldn't mind parting with? Now that my friend Speedy has really got into fishing, I want to get him his own rig so he doesn't keep using my $$$ equipment. If something breaks within his possession he doesn't want that burden. I have a rod for him that he can have, but I have sold off all the reels I didn't need/use, so I have nothing to give him. He is going through a tough divorce, and has $0. I would just buy him one, but I am having a hard time scraping $$ for an outboard for my boat as it is. I just thought to maybe reach out to you fellow members. Maybe there is something I can trade?

I thought I saw a crappy greenish reel sitting on a shelf.....Give him that one  :shocking: ~shade >:D ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 14, 2014, 09:23:51 AM
Yeah, right.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on May 14, 2014, 02:02:51 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 14, 2014, 08:15:50 AM
Anybody here have any decent baitcasters that they don't use anymore that they wouldn't mind parting with? Now that my friend Speedy has really got into fishing, I want to get him his own rig so he doesn't keep using my $$$ equipment. If something breaks within his possession he doesn't want that burden. I have a rod for him that he can have, but I have sold off all the reels I didn't need/use, so I have nothing to give him. He is going through a tough divorce, and has $0. I would just buy him one, but I am having a hard time scraping $$ for an outboard for my boat as it is. I just thought to maybe reach out to you fellow members. Maybe there is something I can trade?

Sorry LMGI have an extra rod but not a reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on May 14, 2014, 03:31:00 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 14, 2014, 08:15:50 AM
Anybody here have any decent baitcasters that they don't use anymore that they wouldn't mind parting with? Now that my friend Speedy has really got into fishing, I want to get him his own rig so he doesn't keep using my $$$ equipment. If something breaks within his possession he doesn't want that burden. I have a rod for him that he can have, but I have sold off all the reels I didn't need/use, so I have nothing to give him. He is going through a tough divorce, and has $0. I would just buy him one, but I am having a hard time scraping $$ for an outboard for my boat as it is. I just thought to maybe reach out to you fellow members. Maybe there is something I can trade?
I got one, I will let you know later tonight, you may or may not want it
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on May 14, 2014, 04:43:22 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 14, 2014, 08:15:50 AM
Anybody here have any decent baitcasters that they don't use anymore that they wouldn't mind parting with? Now that my friend Speedy has really got into fishing, I want to get him his own rig so he doesn't keep using my $$$ equipment. If something breaks within his possession he doesn't want that burden. I have a rod for him that he can have, but I have sold off all the reels I didn't need/use, so I have nothing to give him. He is going through a tough divorce, and has $0. I would just buy him one, but I am having a hard time scraping $$ for an outboard for my boat as it is. I just thought to maybe reach out to you fellow members. Maybe there is something I can trade?
I have a lews speed spool laser mg, i got it about 4 months ago and really don't like it, free  for old speedy if he makes one of his video's
lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on May 14, 2014, 04:56:21 PM
I gave a couple of old Ryobi  vmags plus I'm local.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 14, 2014, 05:10:24 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on May 14, 2014, 04:43:22 PM
I have a lews speed spool laser mg, i got it about 4 months ago and really don't like it, free  for old speedy if he makes one of his video's
lo

Wow! That would be great. I can't just take it for nothing. I can give you some jigs or cranks or something for it.

Speedy doesn't make the videos, that's Martin. Still trying to get him to get on that though, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on May 14, 2014, 06:19:03 PM
Lmg, sent you a pm
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 14, 2014, 08:56:37 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on May 14, 2014, 06:19:03 PM
Lmg, sent you a pm

Got it. Again really awesome of you, and all that offered. It should hold up good for him while he gets everything settled.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 15, 2014, 02:06:31 PM
 ~rain Holy Smokes, it's beyond pouring down here. Tornado warning, severe lightening, flooding.... crazy!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 15, 2014, 02:08:13 PM
Miami got a tornado! I was waiting for Lou to wash up on my porch. lol v~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 15, 2014, 02:24:25 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 15, 2014, 02:08:13 PM
Miami got a tornado! I was waiting for Lou to wash up on my porch. lol v~

I thought that truck with the unique antenna as I wizzed by looked familiar.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 15, 2014, 05:38:43 PM
I always say do good for others and you will be rewarded in the end. A CuradoD that has needed some major attention. A worker at a parts store that is a great person asked me to fix his reel. No problem. Shot bearings, knobs, a few tension plates, and a new set of Bocas. This thing is gonna sing when I'm done.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 16, 2014, 12:43:06 PM
Man... I came over here looking for some nice conversation, and nobody's home??
I just came over from the other site, and some of the questions that are being asked are driving me nuts!!!.... ~xyz....  ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^ ^-^  Ah..... I feel better now.... LOL....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 01:02:00 PM
Well, look at some of the people that are over there, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 16, 2014, 02:06:55 PM
yeah I know it is sloooow over here. What yall florida boys up to?....... Other than LMG and Lou lol
No fishing for me Sat or Sun, got a BJJ tourney in Deland and we need to be there at 8 am! Ouch!
Waiting on MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 16, 2014, 02:11:15 PM
LMG is martin gonna finally man up and go out with you sunday?

Ok here is a ? for you where do you cruise in that concrete jungle down there? It isn't like
there are rolling hills and scenic beauty  lo and it has to be hot in all that leather he wears >:D......Martin in chaps  :shocking: LMAO  ~roflmao ~roflmao



Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 16, 2014, 02:13:46 PM
Martin's riding outfit  ;D  ~roflmao ~roflmao



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 02:14:50 PM
Quote from: MCS on May 16, 2014, 02:06:55 PM
yeah I know it is sloooow over here. What yall florida boys up to?....... Other than LMG and Lou lol
No fishing for me Sat or Sun, got a BJJ tourney in Deland and we need to be there at 8 am! Ouch!
Waiting on MONDAY MONDAY MONDAY!

A BJ tourney? That must suck.  ~roflmao (see what I did there?)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 02:15:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on May 16, 2014, 02:13:46 PM
Martin's riding outfit  ;D  ~roflmao ~roflmao

Nice! lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 02:16:20 PM
Quote from: MCS on May 16, 2014, 02:11:15 PM
LMG is martin gonna finally man up and go out with you sunday?

Ok here is a ? for you where do you cruise in that concrete jungle down there? It isn't like
there are rolling hills and scenic beauty  lo and it has to be hot in all that leather he wears >:D......Martin in chaps  :shocking: LMAO  ~roflmao ~roflmao

Most people cruise up to Lake O on 27 and stop at Roland Martins. Or just go to the beach.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 16, 2014, 02:17:58 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 02:16:20 PM
Most people cruise up to Lake O on 27 and stop at Roland Martins. Or just go to the beach.

south beach....aaaah that explains the chaps.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 16, 2014, 02:19:23 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 02:14:50 PM
A BJ tourney? That must suck.  ~roflmao (see what I did there?)

LOL don't make me bring my son by and let him drop a couple arm bars on you....I think you two might be in the same weight class, at least your both the same height.  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 02:22:16 PM
Quote from: MCS on May 16, 2014, 02:19:23 PM
LOL don't make me bring my son by and let him drop a couple arm bars on you....I think you two might be in the same weight class, at least your both the same height.  ;D

No problem. I wrestled in High School.  ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 02:51:46 PM
Got the parts for that CuradoD today. Gonna go home after my Friday stop to drink some Scotch with my Grandfather and put it back together. Wait......maybe not a good idea. Well........who am I kidding, I could put a Shimano reel together drunk and blind folded. Hmmm.....challenge? 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on May 16, 2014, 03:46:38 PM
Well I'm working this weekend. Then staying in Orlando on Monday & Tuesday.  Work again Wednesday & Thursday.. so I'm not fishing.

Wife is at a conference all week in Orlando for a tactical emergency dispatch team she's trying to create at our agency.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 16, 2014, 03:58:50 PM
Only fishing I got going on this weekend, is the little bit I did at the park today, and an hour or so after dinner today at the canal by my house. Other than that maybe some day next week. Fishing this month is sporadic at best.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on May 16, 2014, 05:49:03 PM
tomorrow is it for me this month, so I'm hoping it's a good one   ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 09:27:06 PM
The D lives again. Good as new. Another successful restoration.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 16, 2014, 10:24:23 PM
Headed out early tomorrow for a full day charter!  Keep your fingers crossed we get something!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 10:25:33 PM
What ya going for?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 17, 2014, 02:51:46 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 16, 2014, 10:25:33 PM
What ya going for?

Baby dolphins or white whales are top of the list
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 17, 2014, 04:33:38 PM
Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 17, 2014, 07:31:36 PM
Ugh conditions sucked today but who got her first Rooster fish and biggest fish to date???  THIS girl!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 17, 2014, 07:37:28 PM
Picture?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 17, 2014, 07:38:27 PM
It's on my camera...hang on.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 17, 2014, 07:39:01 PM
I lost a big one today :(.  They said it felt like an 80 pounder.  Broke my line.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 17, 2014, 07:39:03 PM
You know the rule. Pics or it didn't happen, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 17, 2014, 07:43:09 PM
This is a picture of my camera screen lol.  I had the leader up to my rod THREE times and he would run.  I have a nice blister now!  (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F05%2F18%2Fadadehyq.jpg&hash=67b1d8878a2ff7bcd025e0805f7549b194eb84e7)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 17, 2014, 07:49:01 PM
Nice Rooster fish!! Those look like fun!! Congrats!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 17, 2014, 07:50:57 PM
Awesome! Great game fish.
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 17, 2014, 08:31:35 PM
It was cool but so short lived. They had to get it back in the water ASAP.  My husband caught a small mahi that we ate sashimi style.  it was so good!  Right now we are at a crazy all inclusive and we hate it so we ended up at this super awesome dive bar after fishing.  So it was a perfect day!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 17, 2014, 08:33:21 PM
Dive bars are the best. Glad you are having fun.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 17, 2014, 09:00:33 PM
Awesome fish Gator and nice work bandit on bringing in dinner! I just showed my son the pic. He wants to catch one of those lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on May 17, 2014, 09:48:31 PM
Thanks!  Omg it was a hard fight!  I had one on earlier but it cut the line.  This one u could feel the blister burning into my hand.  They said it was probably about 50# and they can get up to 100# I think.  Just when I thought I had it, it would take off again!  We used a big Bonita I caught for bait.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 20, 2014, 09:18:58 AM
Looks like the Zillion Coastal is gonna get some upgrading. I think the knob bearings for either the Shimano or Tatula will fit for the levelwind and crankshaft. This means the bushings are gonna get replaced! Gonna super tune this  ^-^!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 20, 2014, 02:48:21 PM
Well it's official. I didn't win the Dobyns give away....  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 20, 2014, 03:18:05 PM
Me neither  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 20, 2014, 03:42:51 PM
ah looks like I am just gonna have to give Ron a call around xmas time and get that frog rod  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 20, 2014, 06:58:59 PM
I just sole my GT Performer BMX bike. I now have $325 towards the motor for my boat. I have to find the title for my other boat so the guy can take that away and give me $100. Gonna put the trailer for the old boat on Craigslist for $400 and hopefully sell it quick. Gonna redo the transome wood on my boat and put a 5 or 6 hp motor on the back. Hopefully within the next month or so. I will be able to put the deck back on the front of my boat the way I had planned.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 20, 2014, 07:06:18 PM
Nice!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on May 20, 2014, 09:01:34 PM
Lmg, show some pics when your done with the boat
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 21, 2014, 04:01:39 AM
I will for sure.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 23, 2014, 04:54:37 PM
Woohoo!! My bunk wood and carpet project is 50% complete. Next week when I go fishing I will take out the old ones and put on the new ones.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: FlatsNBay on May 23, 2014, 07:05:52 PM
I hit up one of my local lakes this week. I was hopeful for a good frog bite that didn't happen. It got bright and hot real quick so I started flipping. I managed a nice 5 pounder on a Bitters Bug! She fought like a freight train with about 4' of line out! I caught a couple more flipping a Bitters Muskrat and ended up upsizing to a Missile D Bomb because I was getting attacked by bream. It worked and I ended up with a couple more keepers and lost a 3 pounder at the boat.   ~xyz I really liked the D Bomb after fishing with it for the first time. It is a little bigger and the body is super soft and hides the hook really well under the "rings". Great action too. I'm excited to fish them a little more.

Stay safe out there this weekend fellas.  PoPo All of the crazies will be on the water. I may stick to pond hopping to avoid the crowds.  :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on May 23, 2014, 09:48:34 PM
I agree FlatsNBay that's one reason I went out today.  Didn't do near as good as you lol.  But I managed my first buzzbait fish.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 27, 2014, 07:57:23 PM
Hmmm......50E with 200E drag star?
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 27, 2014, 10:16:52 PM
Uhm ok...doesn't wow me

I think the best looking reels out there are daiwas, the zillion r, pixy r, steez...NOT shimanos or those 13 fishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 04:05:25 AM
Just got rid of the T3 Ballistic.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 04:06:44 AM
Got a few more rods to unload. Shimano Crucial MHXF 7'3, Shimano Clarus MXF 6'8.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 28, 2014, 06:36:36 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 04:05:25 AM
Just got rid of the T3 Ballistic.

U still have the stock knobs?....And you got a nice return on it LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 28, 2014, 06:37:06 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 04:06:44 AM
Got a few more rods to unload. Shimano Crucial MHXF 7'3, Shimano Clarus MXF 6'8.

Too bad they are an "off" brand  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 06:53:47 AM
Quote from: MCS on May 28, 2014, 06:36:36 AM
U still have the stock knobs?....And you got a nice return on it LOL

Yeah. He wanted the Hawg Handle. Trade and cash for a BB1, maybe that reel will suit my style better. Always wanted to try one anyway, just couldn't pull the trigger on one. If I don't like it, I will try something else maybe. Just trying to thin the herd a bit. Im gonna try and sell the Crucial and Clarus for $200 shipped. They are like brand new.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on May 28, 2014, 07:35:53 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 27, 2014, 07:57:23 PM
Hmmm......50E with 200E drag star?
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That's nice there.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 11:05:33 AM
Thanks. Got bored last night, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on May 28, 2014, 11:39:26 AM
Nothing like a greenie.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 02:04:43 PM
Aaaargh! So bored at work right now. Cant wait till the day is over. Got to ship out the T3, then its off to Mikes house to pick up my Hawg Handle for the Zillion Coastal. Can we say "swept handle with blue accents"! Pics to come later! Also gonna add a bearing to the worm gear to make for one silky smooth reel when I am done with it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 28, 2014, 02:22:25 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 02:04:43 PM
Aaaargh! So bored at work right now. Cant wait till the day is over. Got to ship out the T3, then its off to Mikes house to pick up my Hawg Handle for the Zillion Coastal. Can we say "swept handle with blue accents"! Pics to come later! Also gonna add a bearing to the worm gear to make for one silky smooth reel when I am done with it.

Was that T3 the only reel you have had the least amount of time?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 02:42:49 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 28, 2014, 02:22:25 PM
Was that T3 the only reel you have had the least amount of time?

What do you mean? As far as owning before I resold it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 28, 2014, 02:44:43 PM
Yes
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 02:50:53 PM
Yes. I had it since December, just couldn't seem to get it to feel right for me. Great reel, just not for me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 28, 2014, 02:51:55 PM
The little pop top was cute though.  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on May 28, 2014, 02:52:24 PM
Same goes for me and the BB1. The thing will cast a mile but I always found myself gravitating towards other reels.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 02:55:45 PM
Quote from: MCS on May 28, 2014, 02:51:55 PM
The little pop top was cute though.  8)

lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 02:58:11 PM
Quote from: Down4ttown on May 28, 2014, 02:52:24 PM
Same goes for me and the BB1. The thing will cast a mile but I always found myself gravitating towards other reels.

And this may be just the ticket. Now if only you get sick of the Zillion Type-R >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on May 28, 2014, 03:04:34 PM
Not likely. I have a special rod coming to match it. Will be my exclusive pitching rod. The zillion really is a bad mofo. Daiwa top end reels are really top end. Same goes for shimano too. Next project is to beef up my tatula and team Lews pro. May start on the stx too to make it fit my style.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 03:14:38 PM
Quote from: Down4ttown on May 28, 2014, 03:04:34 PM
Not likely. I have a special rod coming to match it. Will be my exclusive pitching rod. The zillion really is a bad mofo. Daiwa top end reels are really top end. Same goes for shimano too. Next project is to beef up my tatula and team Lews pro. May start on the stx too to make it fit my style.

Beef up the Tat? In what way?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on May 28, 2014, 03:20:26 PM
Going to add bearings to the levelwind and put abec 5 spool bearings in it. Also going to add some bling to it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on May 28, 2014, 03:22:06 PM
Sorry meant worm gear.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 03:24:58 PM
Quote from: Down4ttown on May 28, 2014, 03:20:26 PM
Going to add bearings to the levelwind and put abec 5 spool bearings in it. Also going to add some bling to it.

From what I have been told the levelwind bearings are the same as the knob bearings in the Tat and the Shimanos. I have plenty of Shimano knob bearings to play with. Maybe while I do the Zillion I may do my Tat to. I will try to pick a few extras up from Mike tonight. Also, maybe to save you a few bucks, the consensus is that the bearing upgrade in the Tat (especially the Type-R) is barely noticeable in the performance gain.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on May 28, 2014, 03:26:47 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 03:24:58 PM
From what I have been told the levelwind bearings are the same as the knob bearings in the Tat and the Shimanos. I have plenty of Shimano knob bearings to play with. Maybe while I do the Zillion I may do my Tat to. I will try to pick a few extras up from Mike tonight. Also, maybe to save you a few bucks, the consensus is that the bearing upgrade in the Tat (especially the Type-R) is barely noticeable in the performance gain.
Well that makes it easier. I will still add some bling to it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 03:41:42 PM
Hawg Handle is always a god add.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 06:43:29 PM
Just got done with the level wind bearing upgrade on the Zillion. Heading to get the Hawg Handle soon. Pics to come.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 28, 2014, 06:58:31 PM
Upgrading a zillion hmmm something tells me u shoulda just got a steez :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 07:39:53 PM
Nah. Like the Zillion Coastal better.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 28, 2014, 08:22:44 PM
Here is a little peak. I will get some better shots tomorrow. My phone is dying.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 28, 2014, 10:34:10 PM
Awh man the shemano gummy bear knobs ruin it! Gotta get some daiwa or megabass ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 04:05:11 AM
They don't work on HawgTech handles.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 05:56:51 AM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 29, 2014, 08:47:36 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 04:05:11 AM
They don't work on HawgTech handles.

That is a problem right there. LOL That and price are two reasons why I won't be getting on anytime soon
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 08:51:11 AM
Quote from: MCS on May 29, 2014, 08:47:36 AM
That is a problem right there. LOL That and price are two reasons why I won't be getting on anytime soon

Price? Have you seen what some of those other handles cost? If you ask me its one hell of a deal. They are more for the "enthusiast" fisher per say. They do make a hell of a difference though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 29, 2014, 09:19:07 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 08:51:11 AM
Price? Have you seen what some of those other handles cost? If you ask me its one hell of a deal. They are more for the "enthusiast" fisher per say. They do make a hell of a difference though.

Lews comes with knobs and it is $50 bucks for carbon fiber.....Abu Garcia $50 with out knobs...
If I cannot use the stock knobs that puts the total cost of the handle up near $100. Forget that. I can get an Abu 95 mili handle that will make a "hell of a difference" for $30 bucks. I been shopping, I know. Them handles are dang near the price of the Japanese stuff but you only have two knobs you can use.  :-\ ....Remember form follows function.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 09:40:10 AM
Cant put an Abu or Lews handle on a Shimano, but you don't care about that ;)

Not bad prices for those, but think about quality of the handle, and the advantage of the Hawg Handles is the added length for more torque and control.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 29, 2014, 09:49:10 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 09:40:10 AM
Cant put an Abu or Lews handle on a Shimano, but you don't care about that ;)

Not bad prices for those, but think about quality of the handle, and the advantage of the Hawg Handles is the added length for more torque and control.

Most stock handles are 80-90 mm the lews cf and the almn is 95 mm...The hawg tech is I think 100 mm right? So I am rolling with the alumn abu, especially since it is an abu reel. And the PVC grips won me over so I need not replace them....Just sayin. It is all personal preference. I ain;t gonna lie other than the shimano knobs the hawg tech looks sweet, especially the swept but not worth it for me....a basser on a budget. Besides those quantums and revos look pretty dang sweet out of the box  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 09:56:25 AM
Quote from: MCS on May 29, 2014, 09:49:10 AM
Most stock handles are 80-90 mm the lews cf and the almn is 95 mm...The hawg tech is I think 100 mm right? So I am rolling with the alumn abu, especially since it is an abu reel. And the PVC grips won me over so I need not replace them....Just sayin. It is all personal preference. I ain;t gonna lie other than the shimano knobs the hawg tech looks sweet, especially the swept but not worth it for me....a basser on a budget. Besides those quantums and revos look pretty dang sweet out of the box  ;D

You and your Quantums, lol. Did you pull the trigger on that one in the classifieds?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 29, 2014, 10:14:41 AM
No I really wanted the Chrome Blue one.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 10:37:38 AM
Quote from: MCS on May 29, 2014, 10:14:41 AM
No I really wanted the Chrome Blue one.

? Never seen that. Whats it look like?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 29, 2014, 11:03:11 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 10:37:38 AM
? Never seen that. Whats it look like?

It was the same time frame as the "chameleon chrome" energy PT. Little heavy but build like tanks. 2006ish....model before the red one, might not have the KVD moniker attached until the next version.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 11:07:54 AM
That's wild looking!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 29, 2014, 11:10:12 AM
Here is the Energy I refer to...This one is the  ^-^ my buddy has one but won't come off it....You can find them used in the 60-80 range but most people trashed them, the rubber knobs didn't hold up to abuse well. But if you find NIB they are well over 100.  ;)

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 29, 2014, 11:13:24 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 29, 2014, 11:07:54 AM
That's wild looking!

Let me find another pic that one hides the breaking adjustment knob LOL

Here you go.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 30, 2014, 03:26:50 PM
My BIL is the coolest. I just got a knock on the door, and this is what I get....

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Tomorrow is going to be a great day!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 30, 2014, 03:28:36 PM
Good deal! I was just browsing EBAY, the only ONE that color I can find are 11.99 free ship.

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 06:09:17 PM
Nice frogs Lou!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 30, 2014, 06:14:11 PM
Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking showing the world my colors!! Oh well....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 30, 2014, 06:14:39 PM
And yes those colors kick arse!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 06:14:46 PM
So I though yall would get a kick out of this.
I text Martin earlier. I asked him if he wanted to go fishing Sunday.
He text me back maybe, where?
I text him back, in the Glades.
He text back, why not Lake Coral Springs?
I said there are better fish right now in the Glades right now.
He text back, in your boat?
I said yes!
He said he said he would have to get back to me.
I said, Dont be a "woops".
I haven't heard back from him yet. Lol.
He buys a motorcycle and he is afraid to be on my boat in the Glades?
My boat holds better than most of the crap I see floating around out there. Lol
I dont know what to do with that poor soul. 😂
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 06:47:11 PM
Uh oh, the BB1 found a purpose, and quick. Loaded it with 14# Cajun, and it is mounted on my spook rod. Custom 6'6 MM Clarus rod.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 30, 2014, 07:53:40 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 06:47:11 PM
Uh oh, the BB1 found a purpose, and quick. Loaded it with 14# Cajun, and it is mounted on my spook rod. Custom 6'6 MM Clarus rod.
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So now you have 2 Lews reels.... hmmmm.... interstesting
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 07:55:38 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on May 30, 2014, 07:53:40 PM
So now you have 2 Lews reels.... hmmmm.... interstesting

Yeah, right? 2 Lews, 2 Daiwas, and 3 Shimanos in my arsenal. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 30, 2014, 07:56:14 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 06:14:46 PM
So I though yall would get a kick out of this.
I text Martin earlier. I asked him if he wanted to go fishing Sunday.
He text me back maybe, where?
I text him back, in the Glades.
He text back, why not Lake Coral Springs?
I said there are better fish right now in the Glades right now.
He text back, in your boat?
I said yes!
He said he said he would have to get back to me.
I said, Dont be a "woops".
I haven't heard back from him yet. Lol.
He buys a motorcycle and he is afraid to be on my boat in the Glades?
My boat holds better than most of the crap I see floating around out there. Lol
I dont know what to do with that poor soul. 😂

What's the difference between coral springs park and the glades?? Wait... is it because of the gators?!?!  ~roflmao
Aren't you both packing anyways?!?!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 07:57:35 PM
Yeah. That's what I'm saying........and I'm gonna be out with an armed Polish guy.......who's in the real danger? 😛
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 30, 2014, 07:58:10 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 07:55:38 PM
Yeah, right? 2 Lews, 2 Daiwas, and 3 Shimanos in my arsenal. Lol.

Are you becoming cultured in an indirect way by diversifying your reels?!?!
~roflmao
~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 07:59:14 PM
................I really don't know what to say to that..........lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 30, 2014, 08:01:33 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 07:57:35 PM
Yeah. That's what I'm saying........and I'm gonna be out with an armed Polish guy.......who's in the real danger? 😛
Knowing you two, if a gator does try to get bite in, it will be like the movie "pulp fiction" the scene where the guy gets shot at from point blank and every shot missed!! LOl!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 08:02:28 PM
Say what one more mother ...........time! I dare you! Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 30, 2014, 08:15:00 PM
That's  a great movie...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 08:16:12 PM
Do you know what they call a Quarter Pounder with cheese in France?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: FlatsNBay on May 30, 2014, 08:17:32 PM
I hit up one of the local honey holes today. Started out with a Skinny Dipper in Houdini and started getting quite a few soft hits. Caught quite a few decent fish up to 3 lbs and lost just as many. Switched over to a Strike King swim jig in "woops"y shad since the water was pretty off colored. I started connecting a lot better and losing less fish. The quality upgraded as well. I found some wood and started flipping an All Terrain flipping jig 1 oz. in junebug with a Bitters Muskrat trailer in junebug and it was on! I had one hit that almost took the flipping stick out of my hand when I set the hook! I never saw her and saw the swirl and boil about the size of a trash can!  ~xyz I ended up following up with several really good fish up to about 7 lbs all flipping standing timber. I felt like I was in Texas!  lo I'm not to crazy about how well the All Terrain jig held up. The paint on the head was completely gone so I switched over to an All Terrain Black and Blue flipping jig 1 oz. with a Bitter's Muskrat trailer in blueberry. I did just as well on that color. I am really learning to gain confidence on flipping jigs into heavy cover. I heard great things about the Hack Attack and Oldham jigs for flipping grass so I am going to try them out. All and all it was a great day on the water. I feel blessed to have a little success and to gain more confidence in a new technique! Good luck to all fishing this weekend!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 08:21:00 PM
Good write up. Try the Siebert Outdoors jigs. I love the quality, and paint is outstanding quality.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on May 30, 2014, 08:35:15 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 08:16:12 PM
Do you know what they call a Quarter Pounder with cheese in France?
Royal with cheese please... lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 08:45:40 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on May 30, 2014, 09:41:17 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 06:47:11 PM
Uh oh, the BB1 found a purpose, and quick. Loaded it with 14# Cajun, and it is mounted on my spook rod. Custom 6'6 MM Clarus rod.
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Looks good man. Like the look of that long handle.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 31, 2014, 06:29:17 AM
Well, he never called back, lol. I guess he is too scared to go to the Glades. Im gonna take my wifes Grandfather again. He aint no scaredy cat.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: FlatsNBay on May 31, 2014, 06:50:14 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on May 30, 2014, 08:21:00 PM
Good write up. Try the Siebert Outdoors jigs. I love the quality, and paint is outstanding quality.

I've been wanting to try out their grass jig for flipping and of course a few colors in their swim jig! What color ended up producing for you in their swim jig?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on May 31, 2014, 07:15:28 AM
Watermelon n red is really good.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 01, 2014, 05:27:07 PM
This BB1 really does palm nice.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on June 01, 2014, 05:52:12 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 01, 2014, 05:27:07 PM
This BB1 really does palm nice.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on June 02, 2014, 08:46:26 PM
I love the Lew's they are so comfortable.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 05:18:22 AM
Old boat is sold! Project motor for the MudPuppy is a go!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on June 03, 2014, 05:46:47 AM
What kind of motor are you gonna build?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 07:08:43 AM
Not building, just buying. Gonna put a 5 or 6hp on the back of the John. Need to rip the old wood off the transom first and make it better.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 11:43:18 AM
Figures, now that I have everything ready to buy the motor, they are not around, lol. Oh well, pulled the trigger on that Curado100D for $110.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 03, 2014, 12:43:50 PM
Soooo.... I was gifted some early B-day $$ although its in July, and I decided to give Ron a try at Valley sports. Oh man!! After speaking with him for a while and getting to know him, I purchased another Curado I and Dobyn's Savvy 703. The champion offer was attractive, however I had to subdue the bait monkey a little, lol...  and go the Savvy route. I had to stay in budget. Needless to say I am very excited to say the least for this new outfit. Ron, is a pleasure speak to, and he really came up with a deal I could not pass up. I would recommend him in a heartbeat. Pics in a few days.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 12:59:59 PM
703? Watcha gonna use that for?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 03, 2014, 01:05:06 PM
I want to utilize this rod for my soft plastic applications. This new outfit will replace the Revo S and carbonlite combo I spoke to you about a couple of months ago.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 01:08:23 PM
I would have got the 704. Dobyns ratings kind of soft
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 03, 2014, 01:17:53 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 01:08:23 PM
I would have got the 704. Dobyns ratings kind of soft

You might be right, I didn't want to get another H rod. I already have 2 of those. Lets see how it feels to me when I get it in a few days. I will give my review when I  fish it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 02:02:38 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on June 03, 2014, 01:17:53 PM
You might be right, I didn't want to get another H rod. I already have 2 of those. Lets see how it feels to me when I get it in a few days. I will give my review when I  fish it.

Depends on the brand for the H rating. Like I said, every brand is different in the way they handle. Now if you are planning on using it for really light or finesse fishing, it will be great.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 03, 2014, 02:18:26 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 02:02:38 PM
Depends on the brand for the H rating. Like I said, every brand is different in the way they handle. Now if you are planning on using it for really light or finesse fishing, it will be great.

Yes, that exactly what I will be using it for. I know I was not specific but that's what I mean when I say soft plastic.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 03, 2014, 02:27:02 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on June 03, 2014, 02:18:26 PM
Yes, that exactly what I will be using it for. I know I was not specific but that's what I mean when I say soft plastic.

I knew what you meant, if it is not fineese it is FROG  :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 03, 2014, 02:34:59 PM
what line are you gonna put on it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 02:39:10 PM
Quote from: MCS on June 03, 2014, 02:27:02 PM
I knew what you meant, if it is not fineese it is FROG  :shocking:

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 03, 2014, 02:51:39 PM
Quote from: MCS on June 03, 2014, 02:34:59 PM
what line are you gonna put on it?
Still deciding
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 03, 2014, 02:52:40 PM
Quote from: MCS on June 03, 2014, 02:27:02 PM
I knew what you meant, if it is not fineese it is FROG  :shocking:

~roflmao That obvious huh??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 03:19:49 PM
I would go with a 30# braid to throw lighter baits with.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 03, 2014, 03:21:27 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 03:19:49 PM
I would go with a 30# braid to throw lighter baits with.
I was just talking about that with MCS a little while ago.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 03:23:58 PM
Back the spool with old unwanted braid (keeps the weight down, rather than using mono), then a piece of electrical tape. Then fill the rest of the spool with the regular braid you will use. Better for casting light baits.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 03, 2014, 03:32:13 PM
I will try that thanks.  I usually do a mono backing. Never used the tape backing. Haven't backlashed badly in looong time. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 04:25:56 PM
The tape is to only cover the backing, not for backlashes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 03, 2014, 04:33:30 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 04:25:56 PM
The tape is to only cover the backing, not for backlashes.

So by using the tape, have you noticed a significant difference in performance than using no tape to cover the backing? 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 06:03:09 PM
No. It's just with a braid backing you want to separate them. In a mono backing, a lot of people will tie the two together with an Albright knot. I still don't even do that. I spool on the backing, the use a piece of tape long enough to wrap the spool and grab on to itself. Basically you are making the spool more shallow. You don't need say 180yds of 30# braid, but the only reason you are spoiling that on is for lighter baits. So back with a lighter line to make the spool spin faster quicker. 30# braid is like 8# diameter, so the spool is way to deep on say a Curado. Fill the spool 1/3 to 1/2 way with garbage braid, then an electrical tape seal, then the rest with your casting line. 1/8 to 1/4oz baits should sling easy with that 3 power Dobyns rod.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 06:51:41 PM
Inside of the Tatula Type R. Doing the wormshaft bearing upgrade.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 06:57:08 PM
Can we say, 2 bearings in the wormshaft?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 06:57:42 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 06:57:08 PM
Can we say, 2 bearings in the wormshaft?
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 08:02:00 PM
Oh snap. My Curado100D will be here Thursday
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on June 03, 2014, 08:03:12 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 03, 2014, 06:51:41 PM
Inside of the Tatula Type R. Doing the wormshaft bearing upgrade.
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How hard was it? Does it make a difference?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 03, 2014, 08:06:10 PM

Quote from: Down4ttown on June 03, 2014, 08:03:12 PM
How hard was it? Does it make a difference?

Way too hard...probably not....but LMG convinced himself otherwise....just like he thinks he is 5'-8" tall lol ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on June 03, 2014, 08:06:51 PM
Ha ha ha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 04, 2014, 05:53:51 AM
Not too bad. Now that there has been a total of 4 bearings added to this reel (2 for the wrom gear, and the Hawg Handle is 2 per knob when the stock handle only had 1 per knob), this thing is really smooth!!
They are the same bearings that can be found in all the Shimano knobs and the Tatula knobs.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 04, 2014, 09:36:00 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 04, 2014, 05:53:51 AM
Not too bad. Now that there has been a total of 4 bearings added to this reel (2 for the wrom gear, and the Hawg Handle is 2 per knob when the stock handle only had 1 per knob), this thing is really smooth!!
They are the same bearings that can be found in all the Shimano knobs and the Tatula knobs.

Hey I noticed the line on your spool what line is it? My only dislike of power pro so far is how stiff and plastic feeling it stays, it is starting the break in. But the other brand I have been using breaks in and looks like what you got on your spool after a trip or two, though I am not sure if I can get it anymore.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 04, 2014, 09:51:06 AM
Quote from: MCS on June 04, 2014, 09:36:00 AM
Hey I noticed the line on your spool what line is it? My only dislike of power pro so far is how stiff and plastic feeling it stays, it is starting the break in. But the other brand I have been using breaks in and looks like what you got on your spool after a trip or two, though I am not sure if I can get it anymore.

Its Sufix 832. Im not a big fan of it. Got a really good deal on a spool of it, and needed some in a pinch. I only use Power Pro on my other reels.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 04, 2014, 10:13:49 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 04, 2014, 09:51:06 AM
Its Sufix 832. Im not a big fan of it. Got a really good deal on a spool of it, and needed some in a pinch. I only use Power Pro on my other reels.

I like power pro and the stren because i can feels the weave. the sufix braid and 832 felt just like spider wire  >:(

I plan to get a spool  of stren and see how i compares to the stuff I have and like, then decide to stick with that or pp
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 04, 2014, 10:31:54 AM
I think I may just go ahead and spool the Curado100D with fluoro. I don't know which I may go with though. Maybe some Sniper.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on June 04, 2014, 08:34:32 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 04, 2014, 10:31:54 AM
I think I may just go ahead and spool the Curado100D with fluoro. I don't know which I may go with though. Maybe some Sniper.
Good choice there!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 05:15:26 AM
Quote from: Down4ttown on June 04, 2014, 08:34:32 PM
Good choice there!

I just keep giving up on fluoro due to the stiffness though. I was thinking either a 12# fluoro or a 14-15# mono. I'm gonna mount it on the Coalition704 and play with it this weekend. I should have the reel today, so I will open it and look to see if it is par for my liking first.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on June 05, 2014, 02:37:50 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 05:15:26 AM
I just keep giving up on fluoro due to the stiffness though. I was thinking either a 12# fluoro or a 14-15# mono. I'm gonna mount it on the Coalition704 and play with it this weekend. I should have the reel today, so I will open it and look to see if it is par for my liking first.
I put 20lb sniper on my zillion and it handles flawlessly.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 02:42:56 PM
Just got my toy!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 05, 2014, 02:57:39 PM
Since Curado's are the recent topic. I did some reel and rod swapping. I decided to make the 2nd Curado my pitching reel. I wanted to take advantage of those nice long handles and drag power. I also think because its a little beefy, it will balance out my LTB a little better. The TTpro I spooled up with 30lb pp and I will match that with the Savvy. The lighter Lews should make that 703 an interesting combo for light soft plastics. I will post pics when everything is set up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 04:15:18 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on June 05, 2014, 02:57:39 PM
Since Curado's are the recent topic. I did some reel and rod swapping. I decided to make the 2nd Curado my pitching reel. I wanted to take advantage of those nice long handles and drag power. I also think because its a little beefy, it will balance out my LTB a little better. The TTpro I spooled up with 30lb pp and I will match that with the Savvy. The lighter Lews should make that 703 an interesting combo for light soft plastics. I will post pics when everything is set up.

Maybe a nice Hawg Handle would do you some good.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 05, 2014, 04:24:41 PM
Maybe.. I never tweeked any of my reels before. With little experince I have with the Curado, I can see where a longer handle has its advantages.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 04:29:12 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on June 05, 2014, 04:24:41 PM
Maybe.. I never tweeked any of my reels before. With little experince I have with the Curado, I can see where a longer handle has its advantages.

Big time. And then when you get the handle, it spoils you. Makes every handle feel short, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 05, 2014, 04:52:30 PM
How much of a size difference is a hawg tech compared to the new curado's handle.  Cuz the I's handle is the longest I have ever used.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 05:05:10 PM
HawgTech handle is 102mm. If you want you can come and get one to try out. I have both the straight and the swept. Keep it for a while and see how you like it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 05:19:09 PM
The donor reels. The B has Carbontex drag and Abec 5s. The E has the crank bearing. Since they will both be sitting on the shelf, they have to give up the goods to the D.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 05, 2014, 05:32:51 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 05:05:10 PM
HawgTech handle is 102mm. If you want you can come and get one to try out. I have both the straight and the swept. Keep it for a while and see how you like it.
With an offer like that how can I refuse. Thanks
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 05:39:17 PM
No problem Lou. That's what we are here for.
On a side note, the E is dismantled.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 05:45:40 PM
E and B dismantled.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 05:59:13 PM
The D is dismantled.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 06:02:38 PM
Plastic gear in the CU100D? Something ain't right. At least I have the B that's gonna donate most of the parts.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 05, 2014, 06:15:33 PM
whoa, too many pieces :o
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 06:21:33 PM
D is completely degreased.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 07:37:49 PM
Abec 5s, Carbontex drag, E series handle with 4 bearings. Super smooth.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 05, 2014, 07:51:23 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 07:37:49 PM
Abec 5s, Carbontex drag, E series handle with 4 bearings. Super smooth.
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~roflmao Are those hobbit feet I see!!!....  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 08:12:59 PM
Right at home.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 05, 2014, 08:49:00 PM
Looks good
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on June 06, 2014, 12:31:27 AM
Looks good but you need a tungsten sinker ha ha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 06, 2014, 06:39:20 AM
Took the D out for some testing this morning. Caught me a nice Snakehead. Wrapped me around some kind of supporting line in the water, but the 14# Cajun lightning line held up. Pulled that sucker in.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 06, 2014, 07:23:05 AM
Nice!  Ugh I hate those things!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on June 06, 2014, 07:42:41 AM
Bullseye right? Do you ever eat them? I assume you kill them..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 06, 2014, 08:04:21 AM
Yes bullseye. I don't really eat them. But they do taste good
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 06, 2014, 11:14:54 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 05, 2014, 06:02:38 PM
Plastic gear in the CU100D? Something ain't right. At least I have the B that's gonna donate most of the parts.
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Come to find out that what I thought was a plastic gear is actually an aluminum gear that is painted for corrosion resistance from the factory. OK, guess I have to go swap the gears back out when I get home later. Its a good thing I didn't put the 100B back together, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 07, 2014, 04:14:01 PM
Great.... I couldn't go to the canal yesterday, and now there are T-storms all around my area.  ~xyz ~xyz   ~rain
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 07, 2014, 08:07:40 PM
Well I am the proud new owner of a brand new Mercury 5hp four stroke. I still can't believe my Wife told me to buy it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 07, 2014, 08:15:30 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 07, 2014, 08:07:40 PM
Well I am the proud new owner of a brand new Mercury 5hp four stroke. I still can't believe my Wife told me to buy it.
Awesome dude!! Good for you!! I still don't see why your wife treats you so well ?!?! You must whine pretty good.... lol. ;) congrats bud
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 07, 2014, 08:28:37 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 07, 2014, 08:07:40 PM
Well I am the proud new owner of a brand new Mercury 5hp four stroke. I still can't believe my Wife told me to buy it.
Congrats on the new toy
Now that may just coax Martin out....five HP that's twice his girls bike, right ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 07, 2014, 08:29:07 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 07, 2014, 08:39:31 PM
How big of a tank are you going to carry on your boat LMG? 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 07, 2014, 08:40:59 PM
An extra 5 gal maybe. It has a .5 gal tank built into it. Maybe I will only need to carry a 2.5 gal
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 07, 2014, 08:45:03 PM
Cool... enjoy!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 07, 2014, 08:45:50 PM
Gonna be a few weeks before I mount it. Got to redo the wood on the transom first.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on June 07, 2014, 08:57:53 PM
Congrats!!! Icarry a standard 3 gallon tank and it would take me aleast four trips to burn it with the 20. New motors are super fuel efficisnt.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 08, 2014, 01:02:06 PM
I got the call, the motor is there. The Wife and I are gonna go down in a bit to do the paperwork.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 08, 2014, 01:55:25 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 08, 2014, 01:02:06 PM
I got the call, the motor is there. The Wife and I are gonna go down in a bit to do the paperwork.

Are you still using the boat you and I fished out of for the 5HP motor or did you get another small aluminum boat?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 08, 2014, 02:35:06 PM
Same boat
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 08, 2014, 06:57:12 PM
well, I bought another little boat today, I wanted to get rid of my 12' jon for awhile but still wanted to fish small places, so i got a bass hunter baby bass, my friend has one and likes it a lot, very stable and light so i can pull it around without braking my back. it has wheels built into it, that makes it easy to move around,  now i need to sell the jon boat and get a bigger boat for family outings v~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 08, 2014, 07:01:10 PM
Is that the plastic boat?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 08, 2014, 07:20:25 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 08, 2014, 07:01:10 PM
Is that the plastic boat?
yup, plastic, with foam on the inside, I'm going to use it in small lakes and ponds, places were it is hard to drag a jon into, ~sweat   should work out ok for that.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 08, 2014, 07:21:56 PM
I have seen those. Really small, like 10', right?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 08, 2014, 07:26:37 PM
this one is 8' by 54", small yes, I'm going to use it like a canoe, but more stable and easy on the back, my friend and i tryed to flip his boat by standing on one side but we couldn't flip it
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 09, 2014, 10:06:50 AM
How much are those little things?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 09, 2014, 03:13:45 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 09, 2014, 10:06:50 AM
How much are those little things?
600 at Dicks, a little cheaper at some other online stores, if i don't like it, i can take to my local store for return, shipping was a bit pricey
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 09, 2014, 03:22:26 PM
WOW! That's more than I thought.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 09, 2014, 03:51:48 PM
yes, kinda pricey for funny looking canoe, i looked on craigs list for a long time but never found any,
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 09, 2014, 04:01:41 PM
They all probably sunk ~roflmao

Im sorry, that was wrong.  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 09, 2014, 04:19:28 PM
Mutt, if I ever had a lake house I always said I would get a little boat like the one you are getting. Then I saw and read up on little gheenoe's. You can configure them however you like.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 09, 2014, 04:20:24 PM
I had a patient bring me a box full of soft baits today lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 09, 2014, 04:23:56 PM
Quote from: fishingator on June 09, 2014, 04:20:24 PM
I had a patient bring me a box full of soft baits today lol

Nice!! a going away present??  ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 09, 2014, 04:25:28 PM
One more day for the arrival of my new additions!!  ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 09, 2014, 05:35:29 PM
No...just because I guess.  He's a big bass guy himself.  Idk what he does but he gets the free I think. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 09, 2014, 06:23:10 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on June 09, 2014, 04:25:28 PM
One more day for the arrival of my new additions!!  ~gf

Additions?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 09, 2014, 06:40:42 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 09, 2014, 04:01:41 PM
They all probably sunk ~roflmao

Im sorry, that was wrong.  :'(

lo lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 09, 2014, 06:48:29 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 09, 2014, 06:23:10 PM
Additions?

Yeah, the dobyns and other curado I
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 09, 2014, 06:51:26 PM
Ah
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 09, 2014, 06:54:16 PM
now my wife wants to know when were getting the big boat, she wants to lay out  ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 09, 2014, 08:24:55 PM
The boat is gutted. Had to stop due to the mosquitos started coming out. Tomorrow I will start taking the wood off.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 10, 2014, 04:54:13 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 09, 2014, 08:24:55 PM
The boat is gutted. Had to stop due to the mosquitos started coming out. Tomorrow I will start taking the wood off.
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Are you doing a rebuild, conversion, ?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 10, 2014, 07:10:36 AM
I am going to put new wood on the transom, and add a little touch to it so I can mount the new Mercury to it. Also, going to finally paint the inside of the boat and install the front deck that has been sitting in the garage for a year. Its gonna be like a whole new boat when I am done. Might take a few weeks. Im soo excited.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 10, 2014, 07:36:20 AM
Cool... LMG. I am happy for you. The upgrade will really change your fishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 10, 2014, 08:14:48 AM
You mean it will make it better? I didn't think that was possible 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 10, 2014, 06:25:53 PM
My collection is complete!! This setup is nice!!

Lews Ttpro with a Savvy 703

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 10, 2014, 07:21:00 PM
Oooooh aaaaah.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 10, 2014, 08:07:50 PM
Looks good.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 10, 2014, 08:08:38 PM
Just a snippet of a review of the new setup. I only fished with it for a little bit, but in that short time I can say that this is the style of rod I wanted. It is perfectly designed for finesse and light applications that's for sure. The tip is softer, there is no denying that. However, its that type of action that I like for finesse and light applications. Unfortunately though, I was not successful catching anything this evening so I cannot say right now how the rod handles playing or landing a fish. Hopefully that will change soon. Tomorrow Curado #2 arrives and I will be done with gear for a looong time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 10, 2014, 08:10:22 PM
Done my a$$
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 10, 2014, 08:13:29 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 10, 2014, 08:10:22 PM
Done my a$$
Man... I have spent some serious $$ on gear this year. I have to slow down a bit.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 10, 2014, 08:14:31 PM
Has anyone noticed how they changed tapatalk? They made it even more user friendly for posting.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 10, 2014, 08:15:22 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on June 10, 2014, 08:13:29 PM
Man... I have spent some serious $$ on gear this year. I have to slow down a bit.

I have sold some serious amount of gear this year, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 10, 2014, 08:30:39 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on June 10, 2014, 08:13:29 PM
Man... I have spent some serious $$ on gear this year. I have to slow down a bit.

Time to put the $$$ into the cookie jar for that new boat ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 10, 2014, 09:35:04 PM
Lol... that's a pretty big cookie jar. I have the boat I want narrowed down too. All need is the caaash....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 11, 2014, 03:11:39 PM
Just ordered my new handle for the Revo. Should be here Monday! try it with my new V&M baits!!!  :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on June 11, 2014, 08:09:43 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on June 10, 2014, 06:25:53 PM
My collection is complete!! This setup is nice!!

Lews Ttpro with a Savvy 703


I have this same setup!  love it.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 11, 2014, 08:11:11 PM
Nice!! I am really liking it so far. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 12, 2014, 09:21:44 AM
Transom is apart. Gonna get some paint today after work to clean up the inside of the boat.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 12, 2014, 11:10:51 AM

Ok gang... finally.... here is my complete set of outfits.  These 5 outfits cover all the applications I use. Lol... I chased down the fedex man by car  earlier today  for the 2nd Curado...



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 12, 2014, 11:22:54 AM
Looks good Lou. Which setup has mono spooled on it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 12, 2014, 11:27:26 AM
The Abu stx does.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 12, 2014, 06:36:47 PM
Got the front of the boat painted. Looks like it's gonna come out pretty good.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 12, 2014, 06:42:48 PM
You're one handy person, I got to give you that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 12, 2014, 06:46:25 PM
It's a gift I have had since a little kid. You should have seen the 5.0 Mustang I built in high school.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 12, 2014, 07:29:50 PM
I bet that gift has saved you some serious $$ over the years.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 12, 2014, 08:30:26 PM
Big time. Pretty much have a brand new truck, new factory motor, and new transmission. Redid the interior. Obviously you see what I have been doing to the boat. Finished painting the rest of the inside. Will do some fiinishing touching up Sunday morning. Got to go back to Home Depot to get the wood to make the transom plates. The deck I had built is gonna make this one hell of a Jon Boat. Pretty much gonna be a 13ft Bass Boat, lol. As long as it floats, I will catch fish.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 12, 2014, 09:08:22 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 12, 2014, 06:36:47 PM
Got the front of the boat painted. Looks like it's gonna come out pretty good.
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Lmg, Is that the camo green from home depot?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 12, 2014, 09:31:35 PM
Yes. The outside is PlastiDip. The inside is Rustoleum.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 12, 2014, 10:54:53 PM
Looking good LMG getting her all ready for next time I am down. I will do sat with Lou and sun with you lol ;) it's a deal!

Got my baits from the UB contest. Some delta bugs in blue flake. Loook great, can't wait for Monday!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 12, 2014, 10:56:25 PM
What's the name of your craft? Ss sweaty Betty? (I borrowed that from paycheck baits lol)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on June 13, 2014, 04:40:32 AM
My old green jon boat was named "Gremlin" lol
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Not bad for $150 off craigslist lol. Of course I painted it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 13, 2014, 04:57:12 AM
Quote from: MCS on June 12, 2014, 10:56:25 PM
What's the name of your craft? Ss sweaty Betty? (I borrowed that from paycheck baits lol)

It's called MudPuppy.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 13, 2014, 10:49:33 AM
The interior is done and painted.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Reservoir Runner on June 13, 2014, 11:22:50 AM
Nice looking rig!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 13, 2014, 07:04:24 PM
Only in South Florida. Clear to tornado to rainbow. Lordy.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 13, 2014, 08:05:41 PM
Wow lol.  We had a storm come up on us but the fish were on and we didn't want to leave.  It was a hike back to the truck so we eventually got nervous enough to leave.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 13, 2014, 08:16:32 PM
We got a double rainbow here in South Carolina
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 13, 2014, 08:17:28 PM
Quote from: MCS on June 13, 2014, 08:16:32 PM
We got a double rainbow here in South Carolina

Double rainbow, it's soo pretty 😭. I loved that video, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 13, 2014, 11:11:44 PM
Bandit can't seem to upload a profile pic...we've tried resizing etc.  Anyone else have a suggestion?
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 13, 2014, 11:29:29 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 14, 2014, 04:01:54 AM
You have to do it on the computer. Resize the picture until it's small enough.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: FlatsNBay on June 14, 2014, 07:28:49 AM
I headed back to one of my local honey holes that I did really well last time. This time I was armed with an assortment of Seibert Grass Jigs! I put on a 3/4 oz Black/Blue Seibert Grass jig with a shadow blue glitter Bitters Muskrat Trailer. Boy do those jigs rock! Every fish that I set the hook on was hooked straight through the top of the mouth. I was impressed with how well the paint held up fishing through some pretty rough terrain. They still looked like new! Definitely give Seibert a try for your next jig purchase! I also bought a few Seibert Swim Jigs that I didn't try yet. I ended up with a few really decent fish for the day and lost a giant on a white chatterbait that hit with about 2' of line out. I think that it was my fault for not retying after a few fish. Will I ever learn????   ~b~ All in all a good day and gained a little more confidence flipping jigs!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 14, 2014, 07:53:42 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 14, 2014, 04:01:54 AM
You have to do it on the computer. Resize the picture until it's small enough.

Oh weird...I don't recall doing that lol.  Thank you!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 14, 2014, 11:57:01 AM
Mmmmh fresh strawberries and black berries from the farm with the girls.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 14, 2014, 06:45:36 PM
I picked up my motor today. Did a few last minute touching up on the paint for the boat. Gonna go tomorrow and buy wood, and hopefully cut the boards for the transom. This boat is gonna be a mini bass boat when I'm done.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 14, 2014, 07:44:27 PM
 Not bad day offshore today. We caught 6 small reef sharks, 3 muttons, and a grunt.  Here is the pic of the nicest mutton. Measured 26" Also a nice pic heading back to the dock.



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 14, 2014, 10:08:12 PM
 Nice!  Love saltwater days!  We were supposed to go to key largo next Saturday but had to postpone.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 15, 2014, 09:10:08 AM
Nice Lou. Looks like a good time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 15, 2014, 09:34:40 AM
Thanks guys, we had a good time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 15, 2014, 11:09:23 AM
And there she is.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 15, 2014, 11:22:52 AM
That's a sweet little fourstroke. Enjoy!!  ~c~ How fast can that little thing go after the break in process?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 15, 2014, 11:46:56 AM
Idk only one way to find out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 15, 2014, 05:02:31 PM
Oh no looks like we are in trouble. Martin might finally get to show his video. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 15, 2014, 09:12:54 PM
New handle came early. Put it together tonight. Test it Tuesday with some frogging. Feels good, looks good. My wife couldn't believe it was $30 for"that". Lol once I told her about LMG and his handles, she said a prayer for his wife ;)

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 15, 2014, 09:30:46 PM
Looks good MCS. ..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 16, 2014, 02:14:27 AM
Is it carbon fiber?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 16, 2014, 04:15:53 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 16, 2014, 02:14:27 AM
Is it carbon fiber?

No, aluminum.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 16, 2014, 04:40:17 AM
Ah.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 16, 2014, 07:59:40 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 16, 2014, 04:40:17 AM
Ah.

Dude that thing is light, yall are crazy for sweating the "weight savings" a carbon fiber handl gives  ~sweat :P LOL. I will give it too you if I had cash to piss away like Donald Trump I WOULD buy a CF handle and avail spool, thumb bar. LOL but that ain't in the budget. MUST GET 735!  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 16, 2014, 08:28:00 AM
Quote from: MCS on June 16, 2014, 07:59:40 AM
Dude that thing is light, yall are crazy for sweating the "weight savings" a carbon fiber handl gives  ~sweat :P LOL. I will give it too you if I had cash to piss away like Donald Trump I WOULD buy a CF handle and avail spool, thumb bar. LOL but that ain't in the budget. MUST GET 735!  lo

Lets just say I don't really pay what you think I pay for those handles ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on June 16, 2014, 08:58:57 AM
LMG's wife always needs prayers.. lol

I also can't believe a .08 cent piece of aluminum runs $30 as a reel handle.  Supple and demand though I suppose.  Think of a spinnerbait lol like .65 cents then sale for 5-10 bucks..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 16, 2014, 09:03:23 AM
Quote from: West6550 on June 16, 2014, 08:58:57 AM
LMG's wife always needs prayers.. lol

I also can't believe a .08 cent piece of aluminum runs $30 as a reel handle.  Supple and demand though I suppose.  Think of a spinnerbait lol like .65 cents then sale for 5-10 bucks..

Labor and transit takes most of the expenses.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 16, 2014, 09:18:37 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 16, 2014, 08:28:00 AM
Lets just say I don't really pay what you think I pay for those handles ~shade

Oh I know, I was speaking in more general terms of the whole craze. I seen the point  about the longer handle etc. But price of the carbon fibers, not Hawgs they are cheap compared to the JDM ones. It is crazy if I can get one that functions for a third of that.......MUST GET 735  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 17, 2014, 06:55:00 AM
Deck on!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 17, 2014, 07:22:52 AM
Looking good man!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 17, 2014, 09:35:37 AM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 17, 2014, 02:45:29 PM
 :toot:  I won a jig from NuTech!! Woohoo!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 17, 2014, 03:08:38 PM
Nice. Congrats!!!  ~c~ ~c~ ~c~ We been a lucky bunch lately.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 17, 2014, 03:31:32 PM
Nice Lou! Let me know how that thing does. Very skeptical about those for some reason.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 17, 2014, 03:35:36 PM
I will. Next time I go to the glades I will throw it for a bit. I won't dare throw it in the canals.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 17, 2014, 04:52:56 PM
congrats lou,
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 17, 2014, 09:58:34 PM
Argh. Done messing with the boat tonight. Routed the wiring for the trolling motor. Cut and painted a new piece of wood for the battery tray. Went to Home Depot for some hardware and materials. Now it's just finishing up with the transom.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 05:07:10 AM
Battery tray mounted and batteries in place.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on June 18, 2014, 06:17:22 AM
I wish I had a buddy to help me deck out the g3. I also eventually want to upgrade the transom TM to a bow mounted with I-Pilot link to my 898. One issue I have though is I always have a co, these guys fight over the seat lol. With that being said, the boat is a tiller so I would rather be on the back of the boat to take care of my outboard. Maybe I can figure out a way to mount it on the transom or gunnel but then I-Pilot would probly drive the boat backwards thus burning through more batteries. LMG, have you heard of pro controll?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on June 18, 2014, 06:24:28 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on June 10, 2014, 06:25:53 PM
My collection is complete!! This setup is nice!!

Lews Ttpro with a Savvy 703
I am loving the savvy for moving baits. My 705 although a bit stout for it has become my spinner bait/swim jig rod. No lookin back.. right now the rest of my rods are denalis and love them also.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on June 18, 2014, 06:37:46 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 05:07:10 AM
Battery tray mounted and batteries in place.
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How do you get the batteries through that hole?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 07:27:53 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on June 18, 2014, 06:17:22 AM
I wish I had a buddy to help me deck out the g3. I also eventually want to upgrade the transom TM to a bow mounted with I-Pilot link to my 898. One issue I have though is I always have a co, these guys fight over the seat lol. With that being said, the boat is a tiller so I would rather be on the back of the boat to take care of my outboard. Maybe I can figure out a way to mount it on the transom or gunnel but then I-Pilot would probly drive the boat backwards thus burning through more batteries. LMG, have you heard of pro controll?

Pro Control? I am the Pro Control, lol. No, never heard of it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 07:33:50 AM
Quote from: West6550 on June 18, 2014, 06:37:46 AM
How do you get the batteries through that hole?

Lift the deck up and take them out, lol. The hole is only so I can switch the trolling motor cables on the batteries, and hook up the charger. Easy access hatch really. The whole deck is removable. It just sits on top of the front and middle cross supports with rubber mats in between the deck and supports. Then I also have a toilet pipe assembly that I made as a center support pole to the hull.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on June 18, 2014, 07:37:58 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 07:27:53 AM
Pro Control? I am the Pro Control, lol. No, never heard of it.
It is a servo device that mounts to your transom. Your transom mount TM mounts to it as if it were the transom. You tighten the screw down on the TM so the the pro controll device can steer it. It then has a foot pedal control that ties inline to the TM power source ultimately enabling to have full foot control. It cost right at 100 bucks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on June 18, 2014, 07:44:16 AM
Thought it might interest some other small boat guys

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 08:22:45 AM
That's pretty darn neat!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 18, 2014, 09:07:14 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 08:22:45 AM
That's pretty darn neat!

Oh no that mean you gonna unload some more tackle  :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 10:21:08 AM
Quote from: MCS on June 18, 2014, 09:07:14 AM
Oh no that mean you gonna unload some more tackle  :shocking:

Nah. I don't like foot control trolling motors.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 18, 2014, 04:40:47 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on June 18, 2014, 07:44:16 AM
Thought it might interest some other small boat guys
that is pretty cool, and for a 100 bucks, i may need to check that out further :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 18, 2014, 04:51:41 PM
So LMG, now that you have the new motor are your fishing grounds going to change? I don't think Lake Coral Springs allows Motors, right? The glades is a given. Lox? The lake?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 05:10:21 PM
Yeah. Lake CS is a no go now. It's mostly Glades fishing, and the Big O
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 18, 2014, 05:53:23 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 05:10:21 PM
Yeah. Lake CS is a no go now. It's mostly Glades fishing, and the Big O

I figured as much. Enjoy!! It's practically a new boat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 06:25:08 PM
Inside transom piece cut. I amaze myself sometimes.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 18, 2014, 07:02:01 PM
Sure, just when I need to drill some holes, the batteries in my DeWalt are no good. FML
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 19, 2014, 02:32:37 PM
Its Hurricaning outside!!!!!!!! ~rain
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 19, 2014, 02:43:48 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 19, 2014, 02:32:37 PM
Its Hurricaning outside!!!!!!!! ~rain

~roflmao that's a new word..... lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 19, 2014, 02:59:13 PM
Man sunny here everything is so low. The thunder storms appear then go by
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 19, 2014, 03:03:27 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 19, 2014, 03:23:56 PM
Good thing you guys have boats  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 19, 2014, 03:25:15 PM
Mine wont float right now  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 19, 2014, 07:14:17 PM
Mmmhmmm.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on June 20, 2014, 01:02:06 PM
The Mudpuppy is looking good man!

Sorry I've not beem posting a lot lately.  Work has been insane and we are officially under contract to sell are house and have been looking for a place to go lol.  We used to live on the water and we moved like 25 minutes from family.  We are now moving back lol. Looking for a place on the water.  Maybe a townhouse or condo.  We like to travel and go out so we are rarely home.  We seriously use 1/4 of our current house.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 20, 2014, 02:40:27 PM
Well, so much for the sealing in the bumper sticker theory. Once the resin soaked into the decals they started peeling up. Oh well. It would have looked cool. I guess I will just have to stick them on top of the dry resin and replace them when they get ruined.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 20, 2014, 02:46:13 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 20, 2014, 02:40:27 PM
Well, so much for the sealing in the bumper sticker theory. Once the resin soaked into the decals they started peeling up. Oh well. It would have looked cool. I guess I will just have to stick them on top of the dry resin and replace them when they get ruined.

Can't you stick them then hit with a clear coat?

You headed out bank beating this weekend at all?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 20, 2014, 03:13:10 PM
Quote from: MCS on June 20, 2014, 02:46:13 PM
Can't you stick them then hit with a clear coat?

You headed out bank beating this weekend at all?

No. Working on the boat. Need to get that done for next weekend.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 20, 2014, 07:13:19 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 20, 2014, 03:13:10 PM
No. Working on the boat. Need to get that done for next weekend.

I just wanted to see ur bank skills, I hear rumors but have my doubts ;D lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 20, 2014, 07:18:02 PM
I have no skills. 😭
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 20, 2014, 08:11:20 PM
Grrrrr. Had to have a few extra drinks tonight due to the weather really messing with the resin. Humidity really screwed with the process. Hopefully tomorrow morning the resin will be dry so I can put a few coats on the other side of the wood. Need to get the wood sealed so that Sunday I can set the wood to the transom to seal and dry. I am missing my fishing time, and it is really screwing with me. FML.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on June 20, 2014, 09:05:50 PM
I was going to say put them on after and clear coat them to help protect them.  I've done this before and it worked great and lasted a long time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 21, 2014, 06:19:06 AM
Damn. Second layer of resin didn't completely harden. Had to scrape it off. Decided to at least get the back side done so that if I have to wash the boards they are fully protected from water. Grrrrr.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 21, 2014, 06:23:39 AM
LMG.. good luck on your boat project today..

Gang you will not be hearing from me for the rest of the day. We are throwing my son his b-day party today, and we have tons of things to do this house before the party starts. Good luck to all you today if your going out to fish.  ~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 21, 2014, 08:24:31 AM
Threw the wood out. Starting all over.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 21, 2014, 12:45:55 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 21, 2014, 08:24:31 AM
Threw the wood out. Starting all over.

Sorry to hear man. Better to take your time and get it right. It looking good so far. Keep at it you'll be enjoying the new motor in no time
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 21, 2014, 12:49:06 PM
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View from the room at DW got the mh lighting exceler combo with vibe worms rigged in the van. Pad crasher jr just in case. Assault on mickey bass at 5 am tomorrow lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 21, 2014, 02:31:07 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 21, 2014, 06:02:45 PM
Whew! ! Party is over, everyone had a good time, and I am pooped... lol...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 21, 2014, 07:05:00 PM
Quote from: MCS on June 21, 2014, 12:49:06 PM
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View from the room at DW got the mh lighting exceler combo with vibe worms rigged in the van. Pad crasher jr just in case. Assault on mickey bass at 5 am tomorrow lol
dw = disney??
they let you fish on your own there, i didn't know that,
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 21, 2014, 07:23:38 PM

Quote from: rovingmutt on June 21, 2014, 07:05:00 PM
dw = disney??
they let you fish on your own there, i didn't know that,

There are a couple spots to fish at fort wilderness. But apon further investigation this pond has no swimming or fishing signs discretely posted ever few hundred feet. There are a few by downtown and across the street with no signs. I am not going to push it I don't even have a tape. I just brought the rod and vibe worms for the heck of it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 21, 2014, 07:54:25 PM
I have heard that they have great fishing there, but you have to use there guides service
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 21, 2014, 08:23:53 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on June 21, 2014, 07:54:25 PM
I have heard that they have great fishing there, but you have to use there guides service

I have used the guide shortly after I got back into fishing. It was good, these lakes were stocked in the late 60s and rarely fished. It is crazy nice but so limited on access. Guides and a couple spots in for wilderness.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 22, 2014, 12:14:02 PM
Idk if this is a weird question but I'm going through my tackle box and I'm overwhelmed with the multitude of hooks I've acquired over time.  Does anyone have a particular brand or type they prefer??? By looking at them I think the "cheaper" ones that I may have picked up at Walmart look like they are not as well made.  I'm assuming that will matter when it comes to trauma to the fish???   Someone please educate me!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 22, 2014, 02:43:14 PM
I use the BPS magna hooks. They are made by Gammy. Work great for $7 for a 25pk.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 22, 2014, 02:44:55 PM
Rained on my parade today. Got the solid first coats of resin on the wood this morning. Speedy and I took a ride to Bass Pro and stopped for lunch while I let the resin dry. Now it's raining and I can't put the last coat on. Maybe later.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 22, 2014, 04:47:08 PM
Quote from: fishingator on June 22, 2014, 12:14:02 PM
Idk if this is a weird question but I'm going through my tackle box and I'm overwhelmed with the multitude of hooks I've acquired over time.  Does anyone have a particular brand or type they prefer??? By looking at them I think the "cheaper" ones that I may have picked up at Walmart look like they are not as well made.  I'm assuming that will matter when it comes to trauma to the fish???   Someone please educate me!

Over the years I have narrowed down my hook brand choice to one, and that is Gamigatzu's EWG. Depending on the applications I use anywhere from 2/0 - 5/0. I mostly stick with 2/0 and 3/0 for most baits. I will use 5/0's on horny toads and 12-13" worms. On Gambler EZ baits I will use Gami swimbait hooks. Those are the hooks that have the lead melted on the belly of the hook. Gami's are great. Needle sharp and the points don't bend them on them easily. They may be pricey, but I found a place on-line that sells them in bulk and cheap.
There are other brands that are pretty good as well. Mustad, Owner, Daichii, just to name a few. Good luck on your hook quest.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 22, 2014, 08:39:33 PM
Owner hooks are my favorite. But expensive Gammies and bps are good I have been fishing VMC and Academy lately. I like the VMC best.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 22, 2014, 08:41:03 PM
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Fruits of the trip wife got silver bracletts and I get ledge worms and why nots...maybe a buff to come. I love reciprication! :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 22, 2014, 08:51:58 PM
It's hailing.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 22, 2014, 09:15:53 PM
Thanks all!
Omg LMG!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 23, 2014, 05:13:33 AM
Lets see.....been up since 4am to try and get the final coats on the wood so that I can let it dry good today to start with making sure the bolts go through the holes smoothly since I resined inside the holes to help protect the wood. Hopefully by Tuesday I can get everything bolted and painted so I can mount the motor on by Friday. Want to get the boat in the water this weekend, even if it kills me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 23, 2014, 08:56:42 PM
Transom is sealed, sanded, and fitted. Tomorrow it gets glued and bolted together. Then I can paint it.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on June 24, 2014, 06:47:43 AM
Looking good man.  Can't wait ti hit the canals with you one day in the south!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 24, 2014, 11:59:37 AM
Hey MCS, check out the Tackle Tour review of the KVD Quantum reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 24, 2014, 12:45:34 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 24, 2014, 11:59:37 AM
Hey MCS, check out the Tackle Tour review of the KVD Quantum reel.

Thanks!

Hey it got a 8 for quality and a 9 for features  ~sun

My reel is better, I will tell you it lacks not in power.....I am holding out for a smoke, smoke inshore, or a exo to go onsale after icast  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 24, 2014, 01:46:40 PM
Quote from: MCS on June 24, 2014, 12:45:34 PM
Thanks!

Hey it got a 8 for quality and a 9 for features  ~sun

My reel is better, I will tell you it lacks not in power.....I am holding out for a smoke, smoke inshore, or a exo to go onsale after icast  ;)

Funny, I was playing with the Smoke100 in BPS the other day.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 24, 2014, 02:37:17 PM
So was I I also messed around with that KVD. The smoke was nice....

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 24, 2014, 02:40:22 PM
Yeah. That Smoke is a great reel
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 24, 2014, 02:47:50 PM
So hear is a question for the peanut gallery. Frog and t-rig/jigs 1/2 to 3/4 oz Is there a huge difference in a savvy 735 vs. a Champion 735? I know either would work for frogs just wanted to hear from the guys that have both is there a significant drop off in sensitivity going with a savvy? 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 24, 2014, 03:12:30 PM
Quote from: MCS on June 24, 2014, 02:47:50 PM
So hear is a question for the peanut gallery. Frog and t-rig/jigs 1/2 to 3/4 oz Is there a huge difference in a savvy 735 vs. a Champion 735? I know either would work for frogs just wanted to hear from the guys that have both is there a significant drop off in sensitivity going with a savvy?

Can't help you there bud, but when I spoke with Ron about Dobyn rods he told me they get progressively better as you move up the line up. When he told me that the Extreme blows the champion away, I was amazed. You and I both know MCS that champions are great rods. So I would stand to reason that the 735 Champion has better feel to that of the Savvy. But I am curious what the others will comment.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 24, 2014, 04:41:25 PM
Guess I gotta do what I gotta do
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 24, 2014, 04:42:07 PM
Frogs, Savvy. Jigs, Champion
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 24, 2014, 05:48:30 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 24, 2014, 04:42:07 PM
Frogs, Savvy. Jigs, Champion

I was thinking that, or 735 and 736 ;) lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 24, 2014, 09:12:48 PM
Transom is mounted, bolted, and sealed!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 24, 2014, 09:25:18 PM
Nice tail lights
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 24, 2014, 09:37:46 PM
Haha, those are just reflectors.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 10:25:35 AM
Just got a killer deal on a Savvy703!  j~w
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 12:06:28 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 10:25:35 AM
Just got a killer deal on a Savvy703!  j~w

Who and/or where from? Really nice rod, you will like it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 12:09:16 PM
From BigWrench. $90 shipped.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 12:11:00 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 12:09:16 PM
From BigWrench. $90 shipped.

WHAT ?!?!?!?  j~w
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 12:11:53 PM
NICE !!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 12:53:37 PM
Yeah. Im pretty stoked. That was actually the exact rod I was getting ready to purchase for my weightless applications.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 25, 2014, 12:58:04 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 12:53:37 PM
Yeah. Im pretty stoked. That was actually the exact rod I was getting ready to purchase for my weightless applications.

Wonder where you got that idea :o look Lou he is copying you. :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 01:16:25 PM
Quote from: MCS on June 25, 2014, 12:58:04 PM
Wonder where you got that idea :o look Lou he is copying you. :D

LOL. Only mine is for weightless/very light weight, not normal fishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 01:46:23 PM
Is there really a difference?? All I do is "light" fishing on this rod
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 01:50:51 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on June 25, 2014, 01:46:23 PM
Is there really a difference?? All I do is "light" fishing on this rod

1/8-1/4oz weight (and I am going by added weight, not total weight with bait, hook, and sinker) is different than just using a weightless bait, or adding a sinker that is 1/16-1/32oz. I am going to mount my CH50E on it with 20#PP. Slow fall, small bait applications. The 3 power is better for lighter baits. Otherwise its a 4 or higher for me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 01:57:00 PM
Sold one of my Shimano Compre rods for $75 in Bass Pro gift cards. Guess where I am going after work? lo. Got to pick up a new winch for the trailer, some 20# Power Pro, and some 2/0 hooks. Got to set up that rig when that Savvy gets here.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 25, 2014, 02:13:01 PM
Lol LMG u are a trip!....Light fishing is not weightless fishing DUH Lou! Rtflmao LMG is taking technique specific to a new level....why not champ or dx 3 power they are an up step in sensitivity? No? >:)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 02:39:37 PM
It helps to have that stuff, especially now with the Summer upon us. These fish can be a pain in the A$$
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 02:53:48 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 01:50:51 PM
1/8-1/4oz weight (and I am going by added weight, not total weight with bait, hook, and sinker) is different than just using a weightless bait, or adding a sinker that is 1/16-1/32oz. I am going to mount my CH50E on it with 20#PP. Slow fall, small bait applications. The 3 power is better for lighter baits. Otherwise its a 4 or higher for me.

So let me understand this.... if I am throwing a zoom centipede, with a 1/32oz weight, on a 2/0 hook. That is not considered lightweight fishing but just "normal fishing" ??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 03:09:22 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on June 25, 2014, 02:53:48 PM
So let me understand this.... if I am throwing a zoom centipede, with a 1/32oz weight, on a 2/0 hook. That is not considered lightweight fishing but just "normal fishing" ??

If that is what you are throwing, then that is "light weight". If you were throwing it with a 1/8-1/4oz weight, then I would say the 4 or 5 power would be better. If you are using the 703 for the centi with the 1/32oz weight, then that is perfect for the application.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 03:26:05 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 03:09:22 PM
If that is what you are throwing, then that is "light weight". If you were throwing it with a 1/8-1/4oz weight, then I would say the 4 or 5 power would be better. If you are using the 703 for the centi with the 1/32oz weight, then that is perfect for the application.

Thank you for the clarification. So yes, this is my light weight rod for "light applications" ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 05:13:10 PM
It's the Mrs. birthday today, and I am making her one of her favorite dinner's. Leeks and scalloped potatoes with a Rib-eye steak. I am excited because its a new leek and potatoes recipe for me. I am making it with heavy whip cream and Gruyere cheese. Let's see if she likes it....  :food  Ah the the things we do for  ~heart
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 05:13:55 PM
Must be one of those "culture" meals. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 25, 2014, 05:18:48 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 05:13:55 PM
Must be one of those "culture" meals. Lol
Tacos and beans....lmao.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 25, 2014, 05:21:09 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on June 25, 2014, 05:13:10 PM
It's the Mrs. birthday today, and I am making her one of her favorite dinner's. Leeks and scalloped potatoes with a Rib-eye steak. I am excited because its a new leek and potatoes recipe for me. I am making it with heavy whip cream and Gruyere cheese. Let's see if she likes it....  :food  Ah the the things we do for  ~heart

Damn Lou your a regular Gordon Ramsey lol
Gruyere is yummy I don't recall ever eating leeks but scalloped potatoes and ribeye is on of my wife's top picks too! Telling u Lou the wife's are spooky similar lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 05:33:33 PM
Quote from: MCS on June 25, 2014, 05:21:09 PM
Damn Lou your a regular Gordon Ramsey lol
Gruyere is yummy I don't recall ever eating leeks but scalloped potatoes and ribeye is on of my wife's top picks too! Telling u Lou the wife's are spooky similar lol

A leek is unique. Can't compare it to anything, however it tastes buttery and it compliments the potatoes. I am nowhere like a Gordon Ramsey that is for sure. I know my way around the kitchen, and when I have the time I enjoy to cook.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 05:36:15 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 05:13:55 PM
Must be one of those "culture" meals. Lol

I don't know what you Kentuckians consider cultured food, but steak and potatoes is up your alley no?
~shade Oh... my bad a leek is considered cultured I guess....  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 08:11:24 PM
Whew... dinner was a success. When the kids love it, you know you did ok. My wife really enjoyed the meal as well. Followed up by Coldstone Icecream Cake. Mmmmmmmm. I am stuffed.....  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 08:46:58 PM
Cold stone, mmmmmmmm. Glad dinner was a success Lou.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 25, 2014, 08:48:38 PM
Thanks man.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 25, 2014, 08:51:04 PM
The new winch is mounted to the trailer, and the transom is painted. Now all I need to do is mounted the motor Saturday after work, and give it a little run in the garbage can. Pics to come tomorrow. My phone died while listening to Pandora in the garage, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 25, 2014, 09:02:27 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on June 25, 2014, 05:36:15 PM
I don't know what you Kentuckians consider cultured food, but steak and potatoes is up your alley no?
~shade Oh... my bad a leek is considered cultured I guess....  lo

I think LMG has an aversion to the word leek due to it sounding the the word leak lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 26, 2014, 04:07:52 AM
Pics of transom and winch.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 26, 2014, 04:13:00 AM
Looking real good LMG
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 26, 2014, 06:56:49 AM
Just need to mount the motor.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 26, 2014, 07:46:28 PM
It's alive!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 26, 2014, 08:03:57 PM
Exciting! ! Enjoy! !
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 26, 2014, 08:22:56 PM
Is that your version of a red neck whirl pool lol?....now should we all be afraid or pray for you because you heading out this weekend?....seriously though nice work! Enjoy hope you catch some nice fish to break her in right!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on June 26, 2014, 08:45:29 PM
Good luck buddy!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 26, 2014, 09:28:52 PM
It's my mini Bass Boat!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 27, 2014, 04:40:57 AM
Congrats on the 2.0 version.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on June 27, 2014, 05:26:22 AM
Nice job on new bass boat, Lmg
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 27, 2014, 05:31:27 AM
Thanks guys
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on June 27, 2014, 08:23:59 AM
The boat is sweet!

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 27, 2014, 07:26:11 PM
Gator did you get my Pm?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 29, 2014, 06:12:12 PM
We got out this morning and ran the motor for about 2 hours, and that was 1 gallon of gas. Lol. Got a bad phone call from my Mom while we were out. Had to come back in and see my Grandmother in the hospital. Tried to go back out around 5, but those clouds are rolling in quick. Didn't want to chance it. Oh well, next weekend.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on June 29, 2014, 06:12:31 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on June 29, 2014, 06:33:03 PM
Hope ur grandmother is ok..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on June 29, 2014, 08:30:41 PM
Selfies while boating, is that kinda like texting and driving? Lol on a real note I will be praying for grandma, hope she is well soon
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2014, 09:45:18 AM
Here we go, the first storm of the season. Looks like it could possibly put a damper on the fishing. I have told my Wife that I am not going to the 4th Parade in Margate in the morning. Rather than stand in the back ground and do nothing, she can go with the women and kids, Im going fishing. Hopefully the weather stays decent for me to get a few hours out on the boat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on July 01, 2014, 10:01:48 AM
We are away for a week.  Taking the kids to discovery cove etc so we won't be posting much.  I think I'm gonna start practicing my bc anyway.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 01, 2014, 10:47:37 AM
Quote from: fishingator on July 01, 2014, 10:01:48 AM
We are away for a week.  Taking the kids to discovery cove etc so we won't be posting much.  I think I'm gonna start practicing my bc anyway.

Might as well while it is slow, good luck. Stick with it, if you use it enough in a few months it will be like you had been using it all your life. seriously you will forget spinning gear. I thought lou was full of it when he told me that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 01, 2014, 01:34:50 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 01, 2014, 10:47:37 AM
Might as well while it is slow, good luck. Stick with it, if you use it enough in a few months it will be like you had been using it all your life. seriously you will forget spinning gear. I thought lou was full of it when he told me that.

Hey!!! Have I ever steered you wrong!!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2014, 07:18:22 PM
My UL rig is set up. Shimano Chronarch50E, Dobyns Savvy703, 20# Power Pro, 2/0 hook.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 01, 2014, 07:23:04 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2014, 07:18:22 PM
My UL rig is set up. Shimano Chronarch50E, Dobyns Savvy703, 20# Power Pro, 2/0 hook.
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Hmmm I could be wrong but isn't that a weight? Thought this was YOUR WEIGHTLESS rig and Lou used his to cast the heavy shit rotflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2014, 07:26:24 PM
Light weight. The only thing I throw weightless is my smaller swim baits. This is for 1/32 oz weight or 1/16oz weighted small plastics. Brush Hogs, small lizards, small worms. I have other set ups for EZ's and weightless bigger plastics.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2014, 07:38:14 PM
Watching the thunder clouds roll in.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2014, 08:14:19 PM
A couple of pics of the storm.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 01, 2014, 08:19:26 PM
You are one bored man!! You don't have anything else better to do besides looking outside your window??  ~rain

What are you the neighborhood watch or something??  PoPo

~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2014, 08:23:36 PM
Lol. Nah just chilling in the garage watching the lightning. My Dad and I used to sit on the patio and watch the lightning. I am kind of fascinated by it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 01, 2014, 08:27:53 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2014, 08:23:36 PM
Lol. Nah just chilling in the garage watching the lightning. My Dad and I used to sit on the patio and watch the lightning. I am kind of fascinated by it.

Hmmm explains a lot, u wear a foil hat? J/k

Ever find that lightning glass on the beach?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2014, 08:30:48 PM
No.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on July 02, 2014, 07:06:23 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 01, 2014, 07:18:22 PM
My UL rig is set up. Shimano Chronarch50E, Dobyns Savvy703, 20# Power Pro, 2/0 hook.
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Ultra Light? 20 lb Braid? That's not Ultra Light that's like "normal" to  most of us. LOL.

Maybe put some 4-6 lb test on there and you can claim it as an Ultra Light!

Seriously though, I guess it's all relative. I used to fish with a guy that called his Speck Rod an Ultra Light because he "only used 12 lb test" on it. Where I grew up we used UL's for freshwater trout and panfish, most were 6' or 6'6" and had small spinning reels loaded with either 4 lb or 6 lb test.

We used 8 lb test for Bass until my early 20's when I stepped it up to 10 or 12 lb test. Now here in FL I mostly have 17 lb test Flouro on or 65 lb Braid,  but I do have two spinning rods that have 10 & 12 lb test on.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 02, 2014, 11:55:53 AM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 02, 2014, 12:14:52 PM
 ~rain
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 04, 2014, 09:07:40 AM
Rained most of the afternoon yesterday :) still stormy looking today :D

Life is busy....found out number 5 is on the way so I got a sick, pukey and helpless wife....plus it is all my fault :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 04, 2014, 09:22:12 AM
Congrats MCS!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 04, 2014, 12:29:04 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 04, 2014, 09:22:12 AM
Congrats MCS!!

Thanks! I think lol ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on July 04, 2014, 12:38:53 PM
MCS building an Army. Congrats on the 5th.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 04, 2014, 01:55:10 PM

Quote from: Pz3 on July 04, 2014, 12:38:53 PM
MCS building an Army. Congrats on the 5th.

Well stick to basketball team for now ;) thanks. How's ur baby doing? Getting much sleep?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on July 04, 2014, 02:55:01 PM
Sleeps poops eats poops then sleeps again. Pretty much like clock work.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 04, 2014, 03:19:12 PM
Ah.... good times. Don't miss those days in particular,  but good times nonetheless.  This period passes so fast.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on July 04, 2014, 03:23:22 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 04, 2014, 09:07:40 AM
Rained most of the afternoon yesterday :) still stormy looking today :D

Life is busy....found out number 5 is on the way so I got a sick, pukey and helpless wife....plus it is all my fault :D
congrats MCS, boy you have a full house
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 04, 2014, 03:28:10 PM
Quote from: rovingmutt on July 04, 2014, 03:23:22 PM
congrats MCS, boy you have a full house
Literally...
;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 04, 2014, 04:57:08 PM
Hahaha thanks mutt.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: rovingmutt on July 04, 2014, 05:19:04 PM
I had 5 bros and sis, i know what a big family is all about,  :).
I have 4 kids now, ages 9 to 28, my last kid was born (joe) when i was 44 years old
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 04, 2014, 05:41:59 PM
Right on! Nice mutt...I was from a small family and my wife had 2 brothers. So this is in charted territory
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 05, 2014, 07:57:43 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 04, 2014, 09:07:40 AM
Rained most of the afternoon yesterday :) still stormy looking today :D

Life is busy....found out number 5 is on the way so I got a sick, pukey and helpless wife....plus it is all my fault :D

Congrats Mike! I think its time to  :surrender:,  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 05, 2014, 09:01:19 AM
Anybody catch the CuradoI review on Tackle Tour?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on July 05, 2014, 09:17:16 AM
They finally did it?..I'll have to check that out
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 05, 2014, 09:38:35 AM
That review has been out for a little while already.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 05, 2014, 09:59:56 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 05, 2014, 09:38:35 AM
That review has been out for a little while already.

Sorry, been kind of busy lately :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 05, 2014, 10:08:09 AM
 :'(  my violin is broken... but this emoticon will work just fine..... you still have found time to fish on your boat  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on July 05, 2014, 10:12:29 AM
At this point it does me no good.  I've been using them solely for months. Just ask me lol. Here I'll save you the trouble, reels very good. I have been having issues from bent hawg handle grip posts. They seem to bend from something. First sign is grip not free spinning then I bend them back
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 05, 2014, 10:25:31 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on July 05, 2014, 10:12:29 AM
At this point it does me no good.  I've been using them solely for months. Just ask me lol. Here I'll save you the trouble, reels very good. I have been having issues from bent hawg handle grip posts. They seem to bend from something. First sign is grip not free spinning then I bend them back

Have you spoken with Mike from Hawgtech yet? I am sure he will be able to help you out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 05, 2014, 10:26:35 AM
And yes... I agree the Curado I's are good reels, I enjoy mine.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 05, 2014, 10:56:11 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 05, 2014, 09:01:19 AM
Anybody catch the CuradoI review on Tackle Tour?

What's the diff between the curado and scorpion other than color? I tell u what if the offered tha red/maroon here that might of had me lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 05, 2014, 11:12:30 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 05, 2014, 10:56:11 AM
What's the diff between the curado and scorpion other than color? I tell u what if the offered tha red/maroon here that might of had me lol

The bearing quality.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 05, 2014, 11:13:38 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on July 05, 2014, 10:12:29 AM
At this point it does me no good.  I've been using them solely for months. Just ask me lol. Here I'll save you the trouble, reels very good. I have been having issues from bent hawg handle grip posts. They seem to bend from something. First sign is grip not free spinning then I bend them back

Are you stepping on them? I have had Mikes handles since he started his pre-production and have never had that issue.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 05, 2014, 11:35:10 AM
My NuTech jig arrived!! COOOL!!

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 05, 2014, 11:36:10 AM
Oops forgot the pic...


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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 05, 2014, 11:52:14 AM
Good looking jig Lou
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on July 05, 2014, 11:57:56 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 05, 2014, 10:56:11 AM
What's the diff between the curado and scorpion other than color? I tell u what if the offered tha red/maroon here that might of had me lol
One has more shipping costs.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on July 05, 2014, 12:00:52 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 05, 2014, 10:25:31 AM
Have you spoken with Mike from Hawgtech yet? I am sure he will be able to help you out.
I might but I doubt he is gonna send me a bunch of handles. I just don't get it I NEVER step on my reels and a matter a fact who ever has seen pics of my boat can tell I would cringe if they even touched metal.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 05, 2014, 12:03:39 PM
Oh. . I don't know about him sending you handles, but he may be able to explain the problem you are having.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on July 05, 2014, 01:04:03 PM
Yea maybe..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on July 05, 2014, 07:21:22 PM
We did three parks in three days.  I'm pooped.  It doesn't help that I'm not a theme park person lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 07, 2014, 08:03:02 PM
Ready to see MCS mess his pants?

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 07, 2014, 08:04:30 PM
Lol. .. he is going to flip out!!
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 07, 2014, 11:05:05 PM
I kinda caught it today...it is using the new frame. Not the frame the regular/current smoke uses which was the same as my older energy. The smoke was the last reel to use the "old" frame and was billed the best offering in a long time if not ever. Wonder if the regular and inshore smoke gets updated? I am not keen on the name and the red handle. But I was telling lou I like the revo rocket but $299 whew! wonder if this "freak" will be around the $200 price point.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 07, 2014, 11:09:14 PM
Also wonder if that means it gets the flipping switch?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on July 08, 2014, 03:25:29 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 07, 2014, 08:03:02 PM
Ready to see MCS mess his pants?

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Looks cool but looks don't catch fish where I am from.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 07:33:33 AM
Quote from: Down4ttown on July 08, 2014, 03:25:29 AM
Looks cool but looks don't catch fish where I am from.

Now that's a load of BS, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 07:34:09 AM
Just scored me 2 more Curado B's for my collection! ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 07:36:47 AM
Whats up with hoarding the antiquated reels?  ???  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 07:43:11 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 07, 2014, 08:03:02 PM
Ready to see MCS mess his pants?

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Quantum PT SL100XPTA Smoke Speed Freak Baitcast Reel: Quantum's Smoke PT Baitcast models have been seriously upgraded. Quantum's new PT ‘X’ Design frame design reduces weight and improves strength. Other improvements include: higher gear ratios in a smaller platform, slim Line ACS with 250 degree rotation, a total of 13 new settings equals wider range, new CSC2 Drag System equals more drag power, and a removable gear side hood cover for quick simple maintenance.

8.1:1 High Speed Gear Ratio
35 Inches Per Turn
Line Capacity
135 Yards 12 lb. Test Mono
170 Yards 30 lb. Braid
Weight
6.4 oz.


It is retailing for $199.99 @ tackle direct So it has 13 ACS settings where as my ACS on the Energy PT has 4, dunno about the old smoke can't recall. And it has a new drag system putting out 25 pounds... stick that in your pipe 13 fishing with 22 pounds psshaw.  lo ;) 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 07:46:17 AM
My favorite thing about this reel is the cast control knob  :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 07:50:30 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 08, 2014, 07:36:47 AM
Whats up with hoarding the antiquated reels?  ???  lo

The joy of trading things I don't use for things that I will.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 08:01:18 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 08, 2014, 07:43:11 AM
Quantum PT SL100XPTA Smoke Speed Freak Baitcast Reel: Quantum's Smoke PT Baitcast models have been seriously upgraded. Quantum's new PT 'X' Design frame design reduces weight and improves strength. Other improvements include: higher gear ratios in a smaller platform, slim Line ACS with 250 degree rotation, a total of 13 new settings equals wider range, new CSC2 Drag System equals more drag power, and a removable gear side hood cover for quick simple maintenance.

8.1:1 High Speed Gear Ratio
35 Inches Per Turn
Line Capacity
135 Yards 12 lb. Test Mono
170 Yards 30 lb. Braid
Weight
6.4 oz.


It is retailing for $199.99 @ tackle direct So it has 13 ACS settings where as my ACS on the Energy PT has 4, dunno about the old smoke can't recall. And it has a new drag system putting out 25 pounds... stick that in your pipe 13 fishing with 22 pounds psshaw.  lo ;) 8)

That's some pretty good Specs. Should be a killer in the $200 category. I actually like the looks of it. Cant wait to see a 360 view.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 08:14:23 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 08:01:18 AM
That's some pretty good Specs. Should be a killer in the $200 category. I actually like the looks of it. Cant wait to see a 360 view.

go to tackle direct they have a few views. I kinda like it, but it is hard to go away from the energy/smoke reel I know and love.....I am interested in the ACS. 13 settings should dail it in nice....And you will like this NO FLIPPING SWITCH! like the new energy, kvd and tour mg have. That drag with 65 pound braid you gonna straighten some hooks on those snakeheads. Gotta get some heavy gauge tuna hooks LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 08:29:17 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 08, 2014, 08:14:23 AM
go to tackle direct they have a few views. I kinda like it, but it is hard to go away from the energy/smoke reel I know and love.....I am interested in the ACS. 13 settings should dail it in nice....And you will like this NO FLIPPING SWITCH! like the new energy, kvd and tour mg have. That drag with 65 pound braid you gonna straighten some hooks on those snakeheads. Gotta get some heavy gauge tuna hooks LOL

Trust me, you really don't need any more than 8-10#s of drag at any given time when fishing for Bass or Snakeheads. Hell, I fought a trophy Red with a reel with 10#s, and it wasn't even locked.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 08:40:57 AM
NM, Quantum really doctored up that image online. The TD images really don't do anything for me. I like the older one better.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 09:11:21 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 08:29:17 AM
Trust me, you really don't need any more than 8-10#s of drag at any given time when fishing for Bass or Snakeheads. Hell, I fought a trophy Red with a reel with 10#s, and it wasn't even locked.

Yeah I know....I like a little extra if a reel has 10-12 then that is ok with me. Spinning reels I don't even care. I was just playing up the numbers.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 09:13:11 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 08:40:57 AM
NM, Quantum really doctored up that image online. The TD images really don't do anything for me. I like the older one better.

Yeah the red is like a matte, kinda looks like dried blood in those TD photos, brownish. lo It doesn't do it really for me either, I think the smoke inshore was the nicest looking. The best design deffinitely the old smoke, just why did they have to put that giant logo on the reel.  :-\.....Any who...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 09:49:20 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 08, 2014, 09:13:11 AM
Yeah the red is like a matte, kinda looks like dried blood in those TD photos, brownish. lo It doesn't do it really for me either, I think the smoke inshore was the nicest looking. The best design deffinitely the old smoke, just why did they have to put that giant logo on the reel.  :-\.....Any who...

The Quantum logo is pretty cool looking, I think.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 10:54:59 AM
Man I want a new reel. Need to get rid of the exceler.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 11:06:33 AM
You need a Shimano/Daiwa >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 11:08:10 AM
That's what I want to get rid of the exceler....I want a lews super duty
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 11:14:29 AM
I meant a real Daiwa. That Super Duty is sweet. I love mine.
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 11:24:02 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 11:14:29 AM
I meant a real Daiwa. That Super Duty is sweet. I love mine.

Real daiwas are a little pricey for me. Looked at alphas.....I am liking the revo more and more....liking the newer quantums less and less. Never had a lews. It sounds like a good reel. They offer a lot in the 150 - 200 range. I like that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 11:53:25 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 08, 2014, 11:24:02 AM
Real daiwas are a little pricey for me. Looked at alphas.....I am liking the revo more and more....liking the newer quantums less and less. Never had a lews. It sounds like a good reel. They offer a lot in the 150 - 200 range. I like that.

Call Ron, he will give you a killer price on the SD. I think they are the best built of the Lews line up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 12:27:39 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 11:53:25 AM
Call Ron, he will give you a killer price on the SD. I think they are the best built of the Lews line up.

Cheapest I see online is 142 free ship from ebay....Maaaan I need a rod another dobyns....then a reel and another rod  lo ;D. I am stalking denalis....a 7-6 flipping or a nor slop model....they are coming down in price since they have the second gen out. Plus if you wait til after Icast in decemeber they get rid of all the old models of rods and reels....just got to hold out man.  ~sweat :shocking: ~sweat
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 08, 2014, 12:52:22 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 08, 2014, 12:27:39 PM
Cheapest I see online is 142 free ship from ebay....Maaaan I need a rod another dobyns....then a reel and another rod  lo ;D. I am stalking denalis....a 7-6 flipping or a nor slop model....they are coming down in price since they have the second gen out. Plus if you wait til after Icast in decemeber they get rid of all the old models of rods and reels....just got to hold out man.  ~sweat :shocking: ~sweat

MCS, regardless of what LEWS reel you end up choosing. It will be cheaper with Ron. Especially if you are purchasing a Dobyns combo. Like I just mentioned to you a little while ago. A Savvy with a TT pro is disgustingly light and formidable set up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 01:16:27 PM
Yeah we will see I am putting the horse before the cart need to complete setup number 2 before I can move on to 3
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 01:39:01 PM
It will never end.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 02:08:44 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 01:39:01 PM
It will never end.
I know I have 2 spinning rods I need to buy too!  ~shhh don't let my wife hear that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 08, 2014, 02:11:05 PM
2 spinning rods too?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 08, 2014, 02:16:57 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 08, 2014, 02:11:05 PM
2 spinning rods too?

Yes. The panfish rod and the inshore rod.  ~roflmao

niether should be a necessity as I would probably us them very sparingly but they are there in my head as "needs" nonetheless
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on July 08, 2014, 03:12:02 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 11:14:29 AM
I meant a real Daiwa. That Super Duty is sweet. I love mine.
Tatula HD:)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 08, 2014, 03:29:36 PM
Quote from: Down4ttown on July 08, 2014, 03:12:02 PM
Tatula HD:)

How much line do you really need?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 09, 2014, 01:36:23 PM
Severe thunderstorm warning again.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 09, 2014, 01:43:26 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 09, 2014, 01:36:23 PM
Severe thunderstorm warning again.

The last 2 weeks has been a perpetual thunderstorm warning. It's thundering and lightening as we speak.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 09, 2014, 02:04:23 PM
SUNNY HERE  ~sun
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 11, 2014, 12:57:56 PM
Well.... Lebron is outta here. Chris Bosch is gone too... In a snap of a finger, a team as to rebuild again.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 11, 2014, 01:21:47 PM
Lets see how many Heat fans we have now. Seems like they came out of the wood works when the Big3 came about.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on July 11, 2014, 03:13:04 PM
I follow Lebron only because he is this generations Michael and frankly basketball sucks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 11, 2014, 03:50:37 PM
Quote from: Down4ttown on July 11, 2014, 03:13:04 PM
I follow Lebron only because he is this generations Michael and frankly basketball sucks.

lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 11, 2014, 03:55:08 PM
Just placed an order from Tackle Warehouse for some U40 cork sealer for my Dobyns rods. Also had to get some Strike King glasses and a new Shimano hat so I could get $5 2 day shipping 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on July 11, 2014, 07:44:33 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 11, 2014, 03:55:08 PM
Just placed an order from Tackle Warehouse for some U40 cork sealer for my Dobyns rods. Also had to get some Strike King glasses and a new Shimano hat so I could get $5 2 day shipping 8)
I need some cork sealer in a bad way.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 12, 2014, 01:56:37 PM
I'm in the garage playing with myself again! Lol
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 12, 2014, 02:19:33 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 12, 2014, 01:56:37 PM
I'm in the garage playing with myself again! Lol
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You sure play in there alot... lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 12, 2014, 02:21:29 PM
I have no life. 😭 lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 12, 2014, 02:47:21 PM
Let's do this!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 12, 2014, 03:01:31 PM
Nice....electronics now huh?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 12, 2014, 03:04:00 PM
Had it for a while. Just waited for the boat to be done the way I wanted.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 12, 2014, 03:16:48 PM
Cool. Enjoy!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on July 12, 2014, 03:42:20 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 12, 2014, 01:56:37 PM
I'm in the garage playing with myself again! Lol
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I tend to do the same thing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 12, 2014, 03:53:58 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 12, 2014, 05:44:35 PM
My new screen saver. I want this painting on my wall.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 12, 2014, 06:43:37 PM
Parting shot for the day...


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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 12, 2014, 07:05:00 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 12, 2014, 01:56:37 PM
I'm in the garage playing with myself again! Lol
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Better be careful playing too much you'll go blind! :D

I am disappointed in Lou, LMG gave u the perfect lead in to get him back for the banana slip up lol you botched it!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 12, 2014, 07:06:33 PM
Thought about it for second....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 14, 2014, 03:51:10 PM
Hmm.....contemplating on selling my Tatula Type-R.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 14, 2014, 04:06:24 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 14, 2014, 03:51:10 PM
Hmm.....contemplating on selling my Tatula Type-R.

Whoa...whoa.... what?? After all the talking up you did for this reel!! What's on your radar?? Hmmmmm.. The new zillion??  :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 14, 2014, 04:12:28 PM
No, actually the current one. I would like to get another before they are all gone.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 14, 2014, 04:27:16 PM
Its official, its for sale with the Hawg Handle.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 14, 2014, 04:27:17 PM
Ah!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 14, 2014, 05:28:39 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 14, 2014, 04:27:16 PM
Its official, its for sale with the Hawg Handle.

Uh oh down4ttown is gone be all over this lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 12:16:26 PM
TDZLN100SHA is on the way!   >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 15, 2014, 01:55:05 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 12:16:26 PM
TDZLN100SHA is on the way!   >:D

RED/SILVER 7.1:1.....WHATCHA GONNA USE IT FOR....PARDON THE CAPS I AM CADDING AND SURFING AT THE SAME TIME LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 02:04:04 PM
Going on my Savvy705 for my swim baits. It's replacing the Tatula I'm selling.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 15, 2014, 02:27:56 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 02:04:04 PM
Going on my Savvy705 for my swim baits. It's replacing the Tatula I'm selling.

Ah gotcha straight swap
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 02:28:49 PM
Pretty much. I love the Zillion, and wanted to get my hands on another while they are discounted.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 15, 2014, 02:30:27 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 02:28:49 PM
Pretty much. I love the Zillion, and wanted to get my hands on another while they are discounted.

It did palm really nice and fit well in the hand. Way better than the tat did IMO. They are outta my league still...need a rod first before a reel...got to fight the urge.... ~sweat
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 02:35:28 PM
Yeah, gonna be a nice lineup. 2 Zillions, 2 Chronarch Es, 1 CuradoD, and a Super Duty.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 15, 2014, 02:39:12 PM
That's what I got an eye on is the super duty
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 02:40:30 PM
They are on sale now. There is a new model coming out apparently.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 15, 2014, 03:28:05 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 02:40:30 PM
They are on sale now. There is a new model coming out apparently.

Yeah, the sale is mediocre now....wait til it heats up some and they get closer to 100 like the T3 did lol  :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 03:30:31 PM
I don't think that is gonna happen with them. The T# things was because the price was ridiculous for a reel that was not metal, and many people wouldn't put up the $ for something like that. Didn't do well in the American market, so it was a bit of a flop.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 15, 2014, 03:54:53 PM
The sale of the Super duty from what i can see only applies to 2 models. The 5.4:1 and a lefty 7.1:1. If those apply to you MCS then have at it. Did you ask Ron yet to price out a Superduty? I am sure he will beat any sale going on now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 15, 2014, 04:02:33 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 15, 2014, 03:54:53 PM
The sale of the Super duty from what i can see only applies to 2 models. The 5.4:1 and a lefty 7.1:1. If those apply to you MCS then have at it. Did you ask Ron yet to price out a Superduty? I am sure he will beat any sale going on now.

I don't need a reel....I want a reel....but I don't need one guys ~sweat.....I need a rod. I got it all worked out....need to wait my time and Monster Fishing tackle has it.  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 15, 2014, 04:04:00 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 15, 2014, 03:30:31 PM
I don't think that is gonna happen with them. The T# things was because the price was ridiculous for a reel that was not metal, and many people wouldn't put up the $ for something like that. Didn't do well in the American market, so it was a bit of a flop.

If it is a whole new model it will get that low. You gotta find the mom and pop and hole in the walls that need to get rid of the shit. TW is just throwing a teaser out there, they never really have GREAT prices anyway...Better deals out there.  :-*.....Oh and yeah it was a flop that is the only reason it got that low on TW :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 05:41:00 AM
Experiment: 40# braid off the jig rig, and spooled 20# YoZuri on. I will spool the braid on my new Zillion when it gets here tomorrow, then mount that on the Savvy705 for my swim baits. Had the Tatula with 30# on it before.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 06:05:39 AM
OOOH looks good....I was think about spooling one reel with copoly or flouro for my small trigs and spinnerbaits. 12-16 pound range  :-\ :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 06:06:39 AM
how does 20 pound yozuri handle? stiff? memory?

Ever us Pline or Sunline?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 06:20:22 AM
12 or 15# should be good enough. I only use YoZuri coply, that P line sucks. 20# is not bad, as long as it's for heavier baits. I used 12# up in Maine and South Carolina, handles everything. Best all around line I have ever used.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 06:29:30 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 06:20:22 AM
12 or 15# should be good enough. I only use YoZuri coply, that P line sucks. 20# is not bad, as long as it's for heavier baits. I used 12# up in Maine and South Carolina, handles everything. Best all around line I have ever used.

COOL! I might pick some up this weekend then. I want to take my lighter trigs/spinnerbaits/lipless and see how throwing them on a more "invisible" line other than mono on a caster works. Right now all 3 reels have braid and I want to see if invisibleness helps, especially the finesse plastics that aren't moving all that much. I am just worried about it being a pain on the caster, not a fan of mono on a caster.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 06:46:53 AM
http://www.wired2fish.com/new-product-showcase-preview-from-icast-2014/

Some interesting stuff....I really like the new lews too bad it is out of my price range. I think it would look ravishing on a phenix M1  ;) with the cork accented eva knobs  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 08:59:25 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 16, 2014, 06:29:30 AM
COOL! I might pick some up this weekend then. I want to take my lighter trigs/spinnerbaits/lipless and see how throwing them on a more "invisible" line other than mono on a caster works. Right now all 3 reels have braid and I want to see if invisibleness helps, especially the finesse plastics that aren't moving all that much. I am just worried about it being a pain on the caster, not a fan of mono on a caster.

12# is a lot more manageable than the 15 if you are gonna use lighter baits. Make sure to use KVD L&L on the line, it will help you a lot if you are not good with throwing that type of line on a baitcaster.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 09:16:16 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 08:59:25 AM
12# is a lot more manageable than the 15 if you are gonna use lighter baits. Make sure to use KVD L&L on the line, it will help you a lot if you are not good with throwing that type of line on a baitcaster.

my buddy had the L&L junk..."woops" that......I think 12 will do me fine, I never had a problem breaking off with 10 pound mono. I just want something with less stretch but less visibility than braid.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 09:20:01 AM
Yozuri is a sure bet. And its up your alley. Economical... just remember if u have been using braid long, even yozuri will feel strechy... just a heads up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 09:20:32 AM
Oh... and kvd conditioner is pretty good stuff
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 09:24:24 AM
I cant believe some people. One guy messages me from Tackle Tour about the Tatula asking me to send him pics and the best price. Really? I have it for $175, and you want a better price? $200 reel with a $70 handle and levelwind upgrade, and you want a better deal. Go  ^-^ yourself!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 09:29:07 AM
When something is being sold, there is always a haggler. Just answer and move on.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 09:33:52 AM
Yeah, I sent him an email with pics and told him to find one that's better than new for that price. Im not budging. I am not desperate to sell, my new Zillion will be here tomorrow either way ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 09:39:48 AM
There is no doubt u will unload the Tatula. Its only been on the market less than a week.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 09:41:14 AM
Yeah, I know. I wonder where Down4ttown is at?  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 09:45:53 AM
You spoke so much about the zillion, he is unloading his Tatula as well. Never let LMG get in your head. That's my message to everyone... lol ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 09:51:22 AM
 >:D

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 09:55:44 AM
I didn't know he had one.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 10:03:30 AM
I could have sworn he had a tatula also...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 10:19:14 AM
If not, he needs one >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 10:26:15 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 16, 2014, 09:20:01 AM
Yozuri is a sure bet. And its up your alley. Economical... just remember if u have been using braid long, even yozuri will feel strechy... just a heads up.

But less than old stren of sufix mono right....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 10:29:47 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 16, 2014, 10:26:15 AM
But less than old stren of sufix mono right....

Bit more in the $, way less stretch than mono.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 10:32:13 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 10:29:47 AM
Bit more in the $, way less stretch than mono.

ok good  :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 10:33:13 AM
So I saw the new rapala bx walking minnow...I want one, over 5 inches and 3/4 oz walking bait....for 12 bucks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 10:36:03 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 16, 2014, 10:33:13 AM
So I saw the new rapala bx walking minnow...I want one, over 5 inches and 3/4 oz walking bait....for 12 bucks.

MCS!! you are to stop looking at lures, rods, reels, etc....  ~roflmao you want everything you lay your eyes on....  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 10:43:41 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 16, 2014, 10:33:13 AM
So I saw the new rapala bx walking minnow...I want one, over 5 inches and 3/4 oz walking bait....for 12 bucks.

Just stick to the Spook
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 10:50:00 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 09:55:44 AM
I didn't know he had one.

Down4ttown does have a Tatula Type R. Looks like he picked it up in May. You may want to PM him on yours. if you haven't done so already..  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 10:52:16 AM
Ah. I know he just got a Zillion Type-R not too long ago. Man, I am looking on The Tackle Trap at all the mods for the Zillion. It just doesn't stop!!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 10:56:33 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 10:52:16 AM
Ah. I know he just got a Zillion Type-R not too long ago. Man, I am looking on The Tackle Trap at all the mods for the Zillion. It just doesn't stop!!!!

You my friend need some help. You and MCS should start a group. Each of you can't stop.. its hilarious..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 11:00:41 AM
I am here with the family watching strong squall lines blowing through the beach. its amazing to see the people not respecting mother nature. Since we are on the 11th floor facing the beach we can see the lines while they are couple miles out. You can see the people watching the storm approach, has soon as the outer edge hits and they see beach chairs and canopy's being blown all over the beach then they decide to head for cover. Funny, but at the same time very dangerous. Especially when little kids are caught up in the melee.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 11:07:44 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 10:43:41 AM
Just stick to the Spook

I am not fond of spooks. The one I got is a balsa one from back in the 80's it sucks casting. Hate it. always getting line tangled or flopping. Hate it....Use a jumpin minnow by rebel better, but not the same. I want to try a gunfish 115 maybe.... :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 11:09:04 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 10:52:16 AM
Ah. I know he just got a Zillion Type-R not too long ago. Man, I am looking on The Tackle Trap at all the mods for the Zillion. It just doesn't stop!!!!

I know...The abu has some mods but Daiwa and shimano it is like crazy, whole new reels you can build out of the parts online. LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 11:10:39 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 16, 2014, 11:00:41 AM
I am here with the family watching strong squall lines blowing through the beach. its amazing to see the people not respecting mother nature. Since we are on the 11th floor facing the beach we can see the lines while they are couple miles out. You can see the people watching the storm approach, has soon as the outer edge hits and they see beach chairs and canopy's being blown all over the beach then they decide to head for cover. Funny, but at the same time very dangerous. Especially when little kids are caught up in the melee.

watchen em scatter lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 11:13:49 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 16, 2014, 11:10:39 AM
watchen em scatter lo

From 11 stories, people do scatter like ants... one follows the other, its a sight to see that's for sure.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on July 16, 2014, 03:06:48 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 16, 2014, 11:07:44 AM
I am not fond of spooks. The one I got is a balsa one from back in the 80's it sucks casting. Hate it. always getting line tangled or flopping. Hate it....Use a jumpin minnow by rebel better, but not the same. I want to try a gunfish 115 maybe.... :shocking:

Gunfish are ok, but the spook is WAY better. Get the one knocker, I had a couple tourney wins on that back in Cali still one of my go-to's. Lately been using the Megabass Giant Dog X but for the retail price I wouldnt buy em. Fooled that 4lber the other day, but I bet the spook would have too. Jackall makes some nice topwater as well. Im a sucker for JDM tackle, but it sure as heck better work if Im shelling out $20+ per bait!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 03:16:08 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on July 16, 2014, 03:06:48 PM
Gunfish are ok, but the spook is WAY better. Get the one knocker, I had a couple tourney wins on that back in Cali still one of my go-to's. Lately been using the Megabass Giant Dog X but for the retail price I wouldnt buy em. Fooled that 4lber the other day, but I bet the spook would have too. Jackall makes some nice topwater as well. Im a sucker for JDM tackle, but it sure as heck better work if Im shelling out $20+ per bait!

U try/going to try the RI Vixen?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 03:21:22 PM
We have been basically rained out today, with squall after squall. Check out this water spout we saw out in the distance a little while ago.


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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 03:26:12 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 16, 2014, 03:21:22 PM
We have been basically rained out today, with squall after squall. Check out this water spout we saw out in the distance a little while ago.

Awesome!! :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 16, 2014, 03:27:11 PM
U just made LMGs day LOL he really really really really likes clouds if you haven't noticed.  lo ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 16, 2014, 03:51:33 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 16, 2014, 03:27:11 PM
U just made LMGs day LOL he really really really really likes clouds if you haven't noticed.  lo ;)

That's right he does!!!!  ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao

Man.. that nugget slipped my mind.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 16, 2014, 04:02:25 PM
Oh crap, where is it! Its in the cloud! Its gone in the cloud!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 05:01:57 AM
Checked shipping tracker. Zillion to be delivered today!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on July 17, 2014, 05:05:35 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 05:01:57 AM
Checked shipping tracker. Zillion to be delivered today!
What did you get!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 05:07:24 AM
TDZLN100HSA
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 05:28:27 AM
Hey Lou check this out......

http://www.wired2fish.com/icast-2014-stren/

This is the stuff....cheaper and softer than power pro.  ;D ;) 8)

I am gonna have to pay for it this time  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 05:30:41 AM
You need to watch out for those "softer" braids like 832 and the like. They don't hold up well in the waters the have cover.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 05:34:27 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 05:30:41 AM
You need to watch out for those "softer" braids like 832 and the like. They don't hold up well in the waters the have cover.

It did just fine in the glades.  8) It breaks in a lot easier than Power Pro.  besides up here a culvert is the only cover I have to cut braid  lo ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 05:37:35 AM
The other thing is it is not that flat dental floss like 832 or spider wire, it is the woven string/rope texture like power pro. Those are the only two braids I will use because of that. But the power pro has that waxy stiffness to it for many trips before it breaks in. The stren is a trip or two before it is nice and comfy on the reel. But it loses a little more color than power pro.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 05:42:44 AM
http://www.wired2fish.com/icast-2014-best-of-show-winners/

U see the ironsilk berkely won line award lol. I got an offer buy two get a nifty red bladed knife  lo
It is so hard to say NO to a free knife  ~sweat :shocking: :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 07:03:28 AM
So BPS carry Yozuri hybrid? If not I am gonna be getting Pline, stren, or Sufix....Pline has a rebate.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 07:51:54 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 17, 2014, 07:03:28 AM
So BPS carry Yozuri hybrid? If not I am gonna be getting Pline, stren, or Sufix....Pline has a rebate.
Yes, bps does carry yozuri. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on July 17, 2014, 08:30:48 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 16, 2014, 03:16:08 PM
U try/going to try the RI Vixen?

Heard about it, AMart swears by em has a box full of the originals. I never could get my hands on one, they want an arm and a leg for originals on ebay. I think Bub was going to put out a paycheck version, actually I think it is out. He bought the mold from them so should be exactly the same but I havent heard that it was. Who knows, that ones secretive.

I LOVE P-Line. I had nothing but breaks with Yozuri, I have a spool of hybrid still sitting in the garage. But heres the thing with P-Line, dont buy their cheap stuff, it sucks. Their fluoro is absolutely 100% the best, but its $20 a spool. Im NOT talking about the fluoro coated crap, that is junk. Has to be 100% fluoro. We are big on our fluoro in cali, trust me I have tried almost all of them kept going back to my beloved Halo. Now I just use straight braid, thinking about going with Halo leaders but not sure if it even matters here. I only use original Power Pro, from 20lb to 65lb rarely have issues. Super Slick is Super Suck.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on July 17, 2014, 08:33:47 AM
Oh just looked, RI re-released them they have them on TW. Shoot I just placed an order last night, I'm going to give one of those a try for sure. Reviews say its the same bait, just paint sucks. I'll krylon that thing green in MCS's honor if I have to, if it catches fish  ~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 08:40:14 AM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on July 17, 2014, 08:33:47 AM
Oh just looked, RI re-released them they have them on TW. Shoot I just placed an order last night, I'm going to give one of those a try for sure. Reviews say its the same bait, just paint sucks. I'll krylon that thing green in MCS's honor if I have to, if it catches fish  ~shhh

Hahahaha I hear really good reviews on them too, but one person said the lime green ones finish cracked and flaked but RI made it right really quick. Other than that they come in sweet colors, even flitter shad that old spook color.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 09:53:40 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 17, 2014, 05:28:27 AM
Hey Lou check this out......

http://www.wired2fish.com/icast-2014-stren/

This is the stuff....cheaper and softer than power pro.  ;D ;) 8)

I am gonna have to pay for it this time  lo

Cheaper than power pro? It looks like it priced similar to compete with power pro. Other than that, it might be good braid it might not. You can be the judge and report to us. Power pro has been been good to me for several years, I can get spools of it cheap at Walmart, so I think I am pretty much set unless they go out of business....  lo doubt it though....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 09:57:19 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 17, 2014, 09:53:40 AM
Cheaper than power pro? It looks like it priced similar to compete with power pro. Other than that, it might be good braid it might not. You can be the judge and report to us. Power pro has been been good to me for several years, I can get spools of it cheap at Walmart, so I think I am pretty much set unless they go out of business....  lo doubt it though....

They will never go out of business, its made by 1 of the 2 best reel manufacturers in the world. I will give you a clue, its not Daiwa....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 10:04:07 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 17, 2014, 09:53:40 AM
Cheaper than power pro? It looks like it priced similar to compete with power pro. Other than that, it might be good braid it might not. You can be the judge and report to us. Power pro has been been good to me for several years, I can get spools of it cheap at Walmart, so I think I am pretty much set unless they go out of business....  lo doubt it though....

I posted it because that is the 800 yds I got free to test  we were talking about when I fished in the glades. lo It is pp comp and just as good or better too.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 10:06:06 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 09:57:19 AM
They will never go out of business, its made by 1 of the 2 best reel manufacturers in the world. I will give you a clue, its not Daiwa....

I just threw up in my mouth a little all the more reason to go to stren briad full time now.  lo  :surrender:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 10:11:26 AM
 ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 10:16:30 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 17, 2014, 10:04:07 AM
I posted it because that is the 800 yds I got free to test  we were talking about when I fished in the glades. lo It is pp comp and just as good or better too.

Your right MCS, you did receive a bunch of that braid to test last year I think. You had to keep under wraps for certain period of time before you could talk about it. You have had favorable results with it. I completely forgot about that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 10:18:58 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 09:57:19 AM
They will never go out of business, its made by 1 of the 2 best reel manufacturers in the world. I will give you a clue, its not Daiwa....

It makes sense now that you mention that. On the Curado I box and manual, they have power pro printed  on there.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 10:22:04 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 17, 2014, 10:16:30 AM
Your right MCS, you did receive a bunch of that braid to test last year I think. You had to keep under wraps for certain period of time before you could talk about it. You have had favorable results with it. I completely forgot about that.

Ding ding ding...It is pretty good stuff. Very similar to power pro but MADE IN THE USA ~flag if that matters  lo I kid I kid (one too many John Waynes growing up as a kid)...I just thought it was cool seeing it finally on market and being able to get more. Stren has been good to me. Another free spool of mono for a survey.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 10:24:28 AM
And look what just showed up.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F17%2F8uzepamy.jpg&hash=4d00308a589592e0e142beeb7fb78802c1a5e484)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 10:26:18 AM
I found this:

In 2008, Shimano American Corporation completed its agreement to acquire Innovative Textiles, Inc. While maintaining manufacturing operations and staff at its facility in Grand Junction, CO Dave Pfeiffer, Shimano American President, notes that the Innovative Textiles sales and marketing efforts will be transitioned to Shimano American's operations in Irvine, CA. "The extensive background that Konrad Krauland and his team at Innovative Textiles have in braiding and textile engineering is one of the key assets of our acquisition," said Pfeiffer. "Krauland will join our management team as a vice president, focusing on production, coordinating manufacturing and new product development with Shimano offices worldwide."

Pfeiffer further notes that, "While Konrad and Innovative Textiles have become a leader in braided fishing lines here in the U.S., the connection now with Shimano will allow us to grow the business throughout Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and Latin America."

"To be able to make that next big leap, from a strong brand in the U.S. fishing market to one that will have solid global presence, we couldn't be happier now being part of Shimano American Corporation," says Krauland. "As we integrate our Grand Junction operations into Shimano's operation in Irvine and sales offices around the globe, we look forward to working on the next innovations in fishing line technology and other new products over the next years."
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 10:27:55 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 10:24:28 AM
And look what just showed up.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F17%2F8uzepamy.jpg&hash=4d00308a589592e0e142beeb7fb78802c1a5e484)

Sweet looking reel!! Congrats... You know now you can only move up in reels you can't go down.....  lo  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 10:35:12 AM
I think I am FINALLY done. I have my reels that I want to do what I need to do. 2 Zillions, 2 Chronarch50Es, 1 Curado100D, and a Lews Super Duty. I still have my 1 Chronarch200E7, 1 Curado200E7, and 1 Curado50E on the shelf display as well. Lets not for get my 1 Curado100B, and soon to be 3 Curado200Bs, lol. Also, still trying to sell the Type-R
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 10:39:41 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 10:24:28 AM
And look what just showed up.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F17%2F8uzepamy.jpg&hash=4d00308a589592e0e142beeb7fb78802c1a5e484)

Sweet reel man. That is a beauty.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 10:42:47 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 17, 2014, 10:26:18 AM
I found this:

In 2008, Shimano American Corporation completed its agreement to acquire Innovative Textiles, Inc. While maintaining manufacturing operations and staff at its facility in Grand Junction, CO Dave Pfeiffer, Shimano American President, notes that the Innovative Textiles sales and marketing efforts will be transitioned to Shimano American's operations in Irvine, CA. "The extensive background that Konrad Krauland and his team at Innovative Textiles have in braiding and textile engineering is one of the key assets of our acquisition," said Pfeiffer. "Krauland will join our management team as a vice president, focusing on production, coordinating manufacturing and new product development with Shimano offices worldwide."

Pfeiffer further notes that, "While Konrad and Innovative Textiles have become a leader in braided fishing lines here in the U.S., the connection now with Shimano will allow us to grow the business throughout Asia, Australia, Canada, Europe and Latin America."

"To be able to make that next big leap, from a strong brand in the U.S. fishing market to one that will have solid global presence, we couldn't be happier now being part of Shimano American Corporation," says Krauland. "As we integrate our Grand Junction operations into Shimano's operation in Irvine and sales offices around the globe, we look forward to working on the next innovations in fishing line technology and other new products over the next years."

So it kinda makes me feel a little better. I am curious to see, but I would assume that expanding the global market means manufacturing in asia and not growning the home base here, then eventually phasing out the base here in the future. Smart, don't rip it away from the get go but gently pry it away over seas......Sorry one to many John Wayne movies as a kid.  lo lo again I am joking. I buy chinee reels...or the new yorkers would say chiner
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 10:46:42 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 10:35:12 AM
I think I am FINALLY done. I have my reels that I want to do what I need to do. 2 Zillions, 2 Chronarch50Es, 1 Curado100D, and a Lews Super Duty. I still have my 1 Chronarch200E7, 1 Curado200E7, and 1 Curado50E on the shelf display as well. Lets not for get my 1 Curado100B, and soon to be 3 Curado200Bs, lol. Also, still trying to sell the Type-R

I am not a betting man... but I am sure you will get another reel if not within the next 6 mo's, next year for sure.... its a disease my friend and you need help...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 10:49:05 AM
http://www.wired2fish.com/icast-2014-lucky-craft/

Some cool lucky craft stuff. Like the striped paint on the crank...stoked to try the redemption spinnerbait now that my first born can keep his arm...and that top water looks neat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 10:49:47 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 17, 2014, 10:46:42 AM
I am not a betting man... but I am sure you will get another reel if not within the next 6 mo's, next year for sure.... its a disease my friend and you need help...

I am already sensing that curado D of his will soon become an I  :-* ~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 10:51:57 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 17, 2014, 10:46:42 AM
I am not a betting man... but I am sure you will get another reel if not within the next 6 mo's, next year for sure.... its a disease my friend and you need help...

The Wife has already threatened me. The only future plans are maybe some tuning of the Zillion. Worm gear bearing upgrade, a nice custom anodized drag star, and maybe a new handle assembly.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 10:52:46 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 17, 2014, 10:49:47 AM
I am already sensing that curado D of his will soon become an I  :-* ~shhh

It will be something.... stay tuned...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 10:56:44 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 17, 2014, 10:49:47 AM
I am already sensing that curado D of his will soon become an I  :-* ~shhh

Never! The D is way better of a reel. There will never be another Curado like the D.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 11:10:11 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 10:51:57 AM
The Wife has already threatened me. The only future plans are maybe some tuning of the Zillion. Worm gear bearing upgrade, a nice custom anodized drag star, and maybe a new handle assembly.
Regardless. .. you have had a productive year so far. Consider yourself very fortunate... zillions,  r-types tatula,  boat motor... be thankful my friend.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 11:19:35 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 17, 2014, 11:10:11 AM
Regardless. .. you have had a productive year so far. Consider yourself very fortunate... zillions,  r-types tatula,  boat motor... be thankful my friend.

Yeah, I know. But one thing to understand is that I never pay full price, and I am always selling to buy.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 11:40:57 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 11:19:35 AM
Yeah, I know. But one thing to understand is that I never pay full price, and I am always selling to buy.

Says the sucker  b~o The fishing industry has you hook line and stinker. Sell to buy, buy to sell, it is all the same brother  ~gf Fish on  lo v~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on July 17, 2014, 12:50:50 PM
I guess one of these days I will have to take a pic of my on deck line up. All Shimano, all lefty. Im right handed but fish lefty reels, so always been a bit limited. 2 Cores (50MG and 100MG), Chronarch E 5.5, Chronarch 50mg, Chronarch Ci4, and like 5 Curado G's. Not to mention the spinners, a Sustain, 2 saros, and a stradic ci4 that I dont use anymore. Those are pretty much all Alicia's now, she wont touch the baitcasters lol. I made the switch 3-4 years ago and never looked back.

Majority of my rods are custom built by yours truly, using Recoil or Fuji Alconite guides and North Fork Composites blanks. Thats Gary Loomis new company, since he sold GLoomis to Shimano. His new blanks put the GLoomis NRX to shame. Have one Dobyns Champ with that Chronarch 5.5 ratio I bought for deep cranking about 3 months before I moved that needs to be repurposed. Think I might switch it to a trap rod, I tried it last week and felt pretty good, its a 764 CB RM (Used to run in to RMac at cachuma all the time, good dude. His dad is a stick too) but I wonder if that reel is too slow for traps. Never been a big trap guy, but out here it seems like they eat em like crazy.

I met Gary up at the delta a couple times during the Yamamoto Big Bass challenge, if I didnt make my own rods his would be the way to go for sure. He's such a good dude too, helps people out whenever he can running charity tourneys and such. Did a tourney recently to get a guy back on his feet that was a guide and his boat was stolen, had almost 250 boats turn out. Puts a smile on your face to see everyone band together like that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 12:54:41 PM
Oh boy, are we going to have to have a gear display thread?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 12:57:28 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 12:54:41 PM
Oh boy, are we going to have to have a gear display thread?
Well.... you started it !! Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 17, 2014, 01:06:50 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on July 17, 2014, 12:50:50 PM
I guess one of these days I will have to take a pic of my on deck line up. All Shimano, all lefty. Im right handed but fish lefty reels, so always been a bit limited. 2 Cores (50MG and 100MG), Chronarch E 5.5, Chronarch 50mg, Chronarch Ci4, and like 5 Curado G's. Not to mention the spinners, a Sustain, 2 saros, and a stradic ci4 that I dont use anymore. Those are pretty much all Alicia's now, she wont touch the baitcasters lol. I made the switch 3-4 years ago and never looked back.

Majority of my rods are custom built by yours truly, using Recoil or Fuji Alconite guides and North Fork Composites blanks. Thats Gary Loomis new company, since he sold GLoomis to Shimano. His new blanks put the GLoomis NRX to shame. Have one Dobyns Champ with that Chronarch 5.5 ratio I bought for deep cranking about 3 months before I moved that needs to be repurposed. Think I might switch it to a trap rod, I tried it last week and felt pretty good, its a 764 CB RM (Used to run in to RMac at cachuma all the time, good dude. His dad is a stick too) but I wonder if that reel is too slow for traps. Never been a big trap guy, but out here it seems like they eat em like crazy.

I met Gary up at the delta a couple times during the Yamamoto Big Bass challenge, if I didnt make my own rods his would be the way to go for sure. He's such a good dude too, helps people out whenever he can running charity tourneys and such. Did a tourney recently to get a guy back on his feet that was a guide and his boat was stolen, had almost 250 boats turn out. Puts a smile on your face to see everyone band together like that.

You ever deal with or use any of the Phenix rods or build off any of their blanks like the K2?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 08:40:42 PM
Hmmm...something is missing.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F18%2F9ape7a6u.jpg&hash=d2b726166d87bce9bdbf566be2c8e194d5e52541)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 08:41:07 PM
Much better!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 17, 2014, 08:50:26 PM
Wow.. big difference! ! Enjoy!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on July 18, 2014, 04:01:06 AM


Quote from: Bassinlou on July 17, 2014, 08:50:26 PM
Wow.. big..

TWSS lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 18, 2014, 05:58:06 AM
Now it just needs an upgraded spool tension and drag star :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 18, 2014, 06:22:22 AM
Yeah, thats next on the list. Hello Hedgehog Studios, lol. I will save that so the wife has something to get me for my Birthday.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on July 18, 2014, 08:10:00 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 17, 2014, 10:24:28 AM
And look what just showed up.
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Awesome looking color scheme!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on July 18, 2014, 08:24:43 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 17, 2014, 01:06:50 PM
You ever deal with or use any of the Phenix rods or build off any of their blanks like the K2?

Had a buddy in Cali that built on those, he really liked em. He built up a Phenix drop shot rod that I ended up winning in a raffle, which I gave to Alicia. Its one of the Ultra MBX's, a 7-6 medium I believe. It has the stradic ci4 on it, very light and sensitive. Those are pretty nice blanks for the price.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 18, 2014, 08:35:04 AM
Quote from: West6550 on July 18, 2014, 04:01:06 AM

TWSS lol

TWSS?????
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 18, 2014, 09:09:46 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 18, 2014, 08:35:04 AM
TWSS?????
I agree. .. too much adult beverages again. .. lol... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 18, 2014, 09:40:45 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 18, 2014, 09:09:46 AM
I agree. .. too much adult beverages again. .. lol... ;)

Im gonna have to stop hanging out with you guys. You guys drink too much for me.  :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 18, 2014, 09:53:28 AM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on July 18, 2014, 08:24:43 AM
Had a buddy in Cali that built on those, he really liked em. He built up a Phenix drop shot rod that I ended up winning in a raffle, which I gave to Alicia. Its one of the Ultra MBX's, a 7-6 medium I believe. It has the stradic ci4 on it, very light and sensitive. Those are pretty nice blanks for the price.

I am really considering Phenix as the next purchase(may have to wait til Dec.) a M1 or Recon 2...Seeing the new Maxium is out, then I may go 7-6 Recon 2 dunno MH or H for pitching/jigs (not in super thick stuff) and then a Maxium H xfast for frogs. They seem to have good reviews and get the most features for the price
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 18, 2014, 09:55:31 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 18, 2014, 06:22:22 AM
Yeah, thats next on the list. Hello Hedgehog Studios, lol. I will save that so the wife has something to get me for my Birthday.

When I get the $ the Revo SX is getting a black drag star from there....depending on $ maybe a thumb bar upgrade.  ~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on July 18, 2014, 11:28:04 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 18, 2014, 09:09:46 AM
I agree. .. too much adult beverages again. .. lol... ;)
Thats what she said..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 18, 2014, 11:30:35 AM
 ~roflmao
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 19, 2014, 05:13:38 PM
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Fruits of the journey. Mega daddy is big! Against popular opinion I am giving pline a try mainly due to bps not having the line of choice....I swear. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 19, 2014, 05:20:14 PM
Has anybody noticed if BPS stopped carrying Yozuri Hybrid line?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on July 19, 2014, 05:36:38 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 19, 2014, 05:20:14 PM
Has anybody noticed if BPS stopped carrying Yozuri Hybrid line?
Carrying it in TN still
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 19, 2014, 05:52:07 PM
The one in Dania doesn't have much of it left either. Go to TW, you can get a 600yd spool for cheap.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 19, 2014, 07:40:12 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 19, 2014, 05:52:07 PM
The one in Dania doesn't have much of it left either. Go to TW, you can get a 600yd spool for cheap.

"woops" shipping that's why I got my gambler fix while I was there lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 19, 2014, 08:01:56 PM
Gambler baits is one thing....well I don't worry about having to go to the store for them anyway, but the YoZuri thing is another issue.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 19, 2014, 08:22:20 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 19, 2014, 08:01:56 PM
Gambler baits is one thing....well I don't worry about having to go to the store for them anyway, but the YoZuri thing is another issue.

Must be nice lol. It is all good. I get my gamblers one way or another lol I think academy or Walmart have yozuri. But I was at bps so well see how it plays out. 12 feels pretty flexible not as stiff as I was thinking
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 19, 2014, 08:26:37 PM
Good luck with that P Line. Is that the Copolymer or Fluoro?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 19, 2014, 09:05:57 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 19, 2014, 08:26:37 PM
Good luck with that P Line. Is that the Copolymer or Fluoro?

A little of both. Lol it is fluoro coated copolymer. Supposed to be one of their better line.....It made in Japan! what could go wrong? :p
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on July 19, 2014, 10:15:49 PM
Take it back bro. That coated stuff is horrible. Its all the bad properties of both rolled into one package. The evolution copoly is OK, and both the 100% fluoro and the halo are amazing. I've tried everything else they make, wouldn't recommend it. Now if you want some sweet mono on the super cheap, the sunline super mono is awesome. Didn't like the shooter at all, really brittle.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 20, 2014, 07:59:30 AM

Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on July 19, 2014, 10:15:49 PM
Take it back bro. That coated stuff is horrible. Its all the bad properties of both rolled into one package. The evolution copoly is OK, and both the 100% fluoro and the halo are amazing. I've tried everything else they make, wouldn't recommend it. Now if you want some sweet mono on the super cheap, the sunline super mono is awesome. Didn't like the shooter at all, really brittle.

I want something with low stretch decent manageability but mainly is less visible than braid for my slower presentations.I saw halo I was tempted but it was twice as much. I am not gonna be by bps anytime soon. I was going to try yozuri but bps didnt have it. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 20, 2014, 08:14:41 AM
Hey Chris what size were u using? I have used 10 pound mono with minimal break offs so I tried to keep dia small at 12. What was the worst problem? I dread the random snaps in the line I hear with some fluro getting kinked. Coils I can deal with.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 20, 2014, 08:29:21 AM
I guess I will try it. If it sucks, I will pickup halo and the rebate out means the fluro clear will be virtually free....I was also tempted to try stren 100% or castable...I saw dark3 has the Trilene stuff on his.....my experiment may be on going lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on July 20, 2014, 11:39:58 AM
12.  It wasn't horrible just doesn't seem to last. Gets memory coils after a few weeks and starts breaking on hooksets. Its fine if you respool monthly lol. The stren is really junk. Heard good things about seaguar abrazX or invisX one of those. Tatsu is good too. You get what you pay for when it comes to good line non braid
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 20, 2014, 12:55:40 PM

Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on July 20, 2014, 11:39:58 AM
12.  It wasn't horrible just doesn't seem to last. Gets memory coils after a few weeks and starts breaking on hooksets. Its fine if you respool monthly lol. The stren is really junk. Heard good things about seaguar abrazX or invisX one of those. Tatsu is good too. You get what you pay for when it comes to good line non braid

Ok thanks for the info. I will keep in mind in the future.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 21, 2014, 11:45:00 AM
Even though yesterday was not that productive as far as size goes, I did give the new Zillion quite the workout. I will say that a levelwind bearing upgrade is in its near future. The difference between it and the Coastal is very noticeable when retrieving. The casting distance between it and the Tatula is big, and more effortless. Yes, I can say that is a fact due to it replaced my Tatula for my swimbait rig on the SS705. It also seems to balance a lot better on it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 21, 2014, 12:11:52 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 21, 2014, 11:45:00 AM
Even though yesterday was not that productive as far as size goes, I did give the new Zillion quite the workout. I will say that a levelwind bearing upgrade is in its near future. The difference between it and the Coastal is very noticeable when retrieving. The casting distance between it and the Tatula is big, and more effortless. Yes, I can say that is a fact due to it replaced my Tatula for my swimbait rig on the SS705. It also seems to balance a lot better on it.

So regarding your last statement of balancing how do you feel about the new zillion? It won't balance as nice or palm as nice? Isn't it based off the tatula basic frame? Whats the weight diff between the tat vs old zill and tat vs new zill. Just curious.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 21, 2014, 12:31:52 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 21, 2014, 12:11:52 PM
So regarding your last statement of balancing how do you feel about the new zillion? It won't balance as nice or palm as nice? Isn't it based off the tatula basic frame? Whats the weight diff between the tat vs old zill and tat vs new zill. Just curious.

The current Zillion is 1.2oz heavier. Palmability, for me, is better with the Zillion since my hands are smaller. (I have sausage fingers, lol). The new Zillion is supposed to have Zion sides to reduce weight, just like the Tatula does. From what I have seen, the new Zillion is supposed to be a bit narrower in the front compared to the Tatula. I don't know what the weight is of the new Zillion, but Im sure its a bit lighter than the old one. I personally like a reel with an aluminum crank plate, it gives it a more solid feel, and helps with the balancing of the rod and reel. It all comes with a price. CuradoD, aluminum crank plate $199. CuradoE, composite crank plate $159.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on July 21, 2014, 05:30:30 PM
The old zillion is bad ass. Tatula is bad ass. Combo of the two equals bad ass
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 21, 2014, 05:31:04 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 21, 2014, 07:00:57 PM
Hahaha I concur d4tt 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on July 22, 2014, 08:13:22 AM
I have the zillion type R and I am holding out for the new Type R. Although I am considering a new conquest or maybe a nice used conquest 50.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 22, 2014, 08:41:02 AM
Curious question....Lews knobs the same size as abu could I get a set of abu evas and put on a lews handle? Also I am pretty sure but Daiwa and Abu handles swap out right?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 22, 2014, 08:46:05 AM
Abu, Daiwa, and Lews all have the same crankshaft design. The knobs are also all the same bore.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 22, 2014, 08:53:04 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 22, 2014, 08:46:05 AM
Abu, Daiwa, and Lews all have the same crankshaft design. The knobs are also all the same bore.

Ok cool....well they say the zpi knobs for daiwa won't fit an abu handle unless it is swapped for a daiwa handle.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 22, 2014, 09:05:39 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 22, 2014, 08:53:04 AM
Ok cool....well they say the zpi knobs for daiwa won't fit an abu handle unless it is swapped for a daiwa handle.

Possibly, I don't know. I only use real reels ~shade

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 22, 2014, 09:24:55 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 22, 2014, 09:05:39 AM
Possibly, I don't know. I only use real reels ~shade

~roflmao

Ah ok.... :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 22, 2014, 12:20:33 PM
Speedys chunk from last night.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 22, 2014, 07:18:49 PM
Speedy just sent me a few pics of some fish he caught this afternoon. I'm soo proud of him. 😂
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 22, 2014, 07:21:07 PM
Good, when is ready to step up to the plate. Will is little league coach let him come out to play... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 22, 2014, 07:21:43 PM
Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 22, 2014, 07:25:06 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 22, 2014, 07:21:43 PM
Lol.
;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 23, 2014, 10:15:42 AM
So my son is a huge monster fish fan. I saw this up coming monday is going to be the SNAKEHEAD episode. They are gonna be down in soflo for part of it....This the one with Capt'n Shane?
Looks good just wanted to share in case anyone was interested.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 23, 2014, 10:17:27 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 22, 2014, 07:21:07 PM
Good, when is ready to step up to the plate. Will is little league coach let him come out to play... ;)

Speedy's got the Team LMG uniform on and everything....Camo BPS hat  lo ;)  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 23, 2014, 10:36:15 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 23, 2014, 10:15:42 AM
So my son is a huge monster fish fan. I saw this up coming monday is going to be the SNAKEHEAD episode. They are gonna be down in soflo for part of it....This the one with Capt'n Shane?
Looks good just wanted to share in case anyone was interested.

River Monsters? No, Capt Shane wasn't in that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 23, 2014, 11:15:47 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 23, 2014, 10:36:15 AM
River Monsters? No, Capt Shane wasn't in that.

No I think it is called monster fish on nat geo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 23, 2014, 12:04:47 PM
Then that may be the one with Shane.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 24, 2014, 08:45:55 AM
Cabelas has just dropped smokes to 149  ~c~ ~c~ ~c~ if they drop another 50 I am gonna have to pull the trigger
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 24, 2014, 08:49:17 AM
I wouldn't wait too long, they may go quick once the word gets out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 24, 2014, 09:07:37 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 24, 2014, 08:49:17 AM
I wouldn't wait too long, they may go quick once the word gets out.

I have my special places I am sure once they are gone for good I can find what I need. Just like the Energy PTs
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 24, 2014, 01:02:34 PM
Found some of these interesting and given the talk I have about the line topic thought it might make an interesting converstation...pline braid, stren braid and the balsax copoly and flouro interest me the most.
http://www.bassmaster.com/slideshow/new-line-2014
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 24, 2014, 09:38:34 PM
Some interesting new lines coming to the market. Im sure you are going to be testing that Stren braid soon MCS.

Got the worm gear bearing upgrade for the Zillion today, and just finished installing it. Man I can feel a big difference in the reel before and after. I didnt realize it because the Coastal was ugraded right away. Actually using this reel for a day before the upgrade made me realize how much smoother it makes it. Decided to pull the braid off of it and spool it with 20# YoZuri as well. Gonna give it a shot this weekend and see how it works out. Getting kind of tired using braid on all my rigs, want to try something different. The YoZuri on my Jig rig has seemed to work out for the better. Casting distance has not really been affected, so I think I should be good using it with my swim rig.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 24, 2014, 10:01:47 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 24, 2014, 09:38:34 PM
Some interesting new lines coming to the market. Im sure you are going to be testing that Stren braid soon MCS.

Got the worm gear bearing upgrade for the Zillion today, and just finished installing it. Man I can feel a big difference in the reel before and after. I didnt realize it because the Coastal was ugraded right away. Actually using this reel for a day before the upgrade made me realize how much smoother it makes it. Decided to pull the braid off of it and spool it with 20# YoZuri as well. Gonna give it a shot this weekend and see how it works out. Getting kind of tired using braid on all my rigs, want to try something different. The YoZuri on my Jig rig has seemed to work out for the better. Casting distance has not really been affected, so I think I should be good using it with my swim rig.

Well I already tested the stren braid, but I am curious to how the production line compares.

Nice! Have u used the zillion at all?

U use 20 pound much? Man that has to be stiff?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on July 25, 2014, 02:56:30 AM
LMG I think you should open a tun shop lol use someone else's money lol but seriously.. I need to deep clean my two Lews once I get in the new place.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 04:07:01 AM
Quote from: West6550 on July 25, 2014, 02:56:30 AM
LMG I think you should open a tun shop lol use someone else's money lol but seriously.. I need to deep clean my two Lews once I get in the new place.

Send them to me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 05:30:32 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 24, 2014, 10:01:47 PM
Well I already tested the stren braid, but I am curious to how the production line compares.

Nice! Have u used the zillion at all?

U use 20 pound much? Man that has to be stiff?

I went out to the pond and threw it around for a bit after.

I have been on/off with the 20# for a while now. Used it on my old jig setup, and now again on the new one. The fact it works good for me is why I am deciding to use it for my swim rig too. It's not that bad. On a smaller reel it would be, but the Zillion manages it very well. Plus, I am throwing baits that are close to an ounce in weight, so I can get away with it. Otherwise, I would use 12-15#. I switched my CuradoD to 15#. The little stretch that YoZuri has helps to still make a good hookset. I personally know how strong that stuff is because I have seen it hold up to some things that 50# braid has failed me on. The abrasion resistance is far superior. As a matter of fact I have to buy some more since I have used the last of my spools. I just hope I don't have to order it from TW again.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 07:11:21 AM
Lou said his BPS is out....The stuff is getting rare  lo

I got the fluoroclear spooled up gonna test it out with some light weight trigs on monday.
It feels good, like less stretchy mono. Man I don't need abrasion resistence much but wish I had it the other day when I lost that fish onthe rock.  ~rant
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 07:47:05 AM
I had took take advantage of TW yozuri sale. I got 275 yard spools of 12 and 15. Used the fish hound discount and I picked up 550 yds for the price of one spool.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 07:49:07 AM
The only thing with that sale is that it's the smoke and green. Which color did you get? And what's the code so in case I need to use it, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 07:52:21 AM
I got the green. Its really a moss green, I have a spool of 6lbs that I have used in the past.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 07:57:15 AM
LMG you used that cajun line before right? Was it any good? Was it the mono or the copoly?

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 08:08:41 AM
Mono. Red Cajun Lightning, I think its made by Shakespeare. Its pretty tough for mono. I have used the 12 and 14#, still have some bulk spools left. Want some?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 08:09:37 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 25, 2014, 07:52:21 AM
I got the green. Its really a moss green, I have a spool of 6lbs that I have used in the past.

Is there some kind of code you use for the discount? If so, what is it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 08:24:28 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 08:08:41 AM
Mono. Red Cajun Lightning, I think its made by Shakespeare. Its pretty tough for mono. I have used the 12 and 14#, still have some bulk spools left. Want some?

You are incorrect! hahaha Your gonna love this....It is zebco brands.  ~bb

I dunno, I haven't used mono in a while, except on my spinning rig, I like the no stretch of braid that is why I am into copoly or fluoro line now just....Thanks for the offer though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 09:03:36 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 25, 2014, 08:24:28 AM
You are incorrect! hahaha Your gonna love this....It is zebco brands.  ~bb

I dunno, I haven't used mono in a while, except on my spinning rig, I like the no stretch of braid that is why I am into copoly or fluoro line now just....Thanks for the offer though.

Same company.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 09:20:18 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 08:09:37 AM
Is there some kind of code you use for the discount? If so, what is it?
Go to fishhound, and go over to the gift card page. There u will find $5 off TW code.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 09:35:41 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 09:03:36 AM
Same company.

No no no Shakespeare is purefishing....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 09:39:16 AM
Ah.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 09:40:18 AM
Got to go meet a few people down in Plantation after work. Gonna stop in Dicks and see if they got YoZuri. If not, it's to TW I go.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 09:46:31 AM
It was either Academy or Gander that I saw it in last. Dunno about Dicks, that is Lous favorite hang out. Him and his booyah baits lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 09:59:16 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 25, 2014, 09:46:31 AM
It was either Academy or Gander that I saw it in last. Dunno about Dicks, that is Lous favorite hang out. Him and his booyah baits lo
It has become my favorite hang out, I cannot say otherwise. Lol. The variety and the random markdowns and sales are too good pass up. Besides that its closer than BPS.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 10:28:39 AM
A lot closer. I think they are building one in Coral Springs.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 11:52:29 AM
TW is pretty sold out of YoZuri.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 12:03:34 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 11:52:29 AM
TW is pretty sold out of YoZuri.
Bummer... the difference less than 12 hrs make.  You have to admit its an attractive sale. Mine shipped today already.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 12:34:13 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 11:52:29 AM
TW is pretty sold out of YoZuri.

Blame Jman ~xyz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 12:35:37 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 25, 2014, 12:34:13 PM
Blame Jman ~xyz
On the contrary if it wasn't for him I would have not known.  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 01:19:26 PM
Yeah. They still have the clear, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 01:53:30 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 25, 2014, 12:35:37 PM
On the contrary if it wasn't for him I would have not known.  ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pele5vptVgc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pele5vptVgc)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 01:56:07 PM
Hey Lou I found this one too. It made me think of BR and some of them folks that want to meetup and fish five minutes after you typed hello on your keyboard  ;D

STRANGER DANGER  lo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFthiZ_Jftc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFthiZ_Jftc)

~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 01:56:32 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 25, 2014, 01:53:30 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pele5vptVgc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pele5vptVgc)

Too funny... a trip down memory lane.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 01:58:34 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 25, 2014, 01:56:07 PM
Hey Lou I found this one too. It made me think of BR and some of them folks that want to meetup and fish five minutes after you typed hello on your keyboard  ;D

STRANGER DANGER  lo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFthiZ_Jftc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFthiZ_Jftc)

~roflmao ~roflmao

The message is true for kids.... but that's a good one too!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 02:16:59 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 25, 2014, 01:56:07 PM
Hey Lou I found this one too. It made me think of BR and some of them folks that want to meetup and fish five minutes after you typed hello on your keyboard  ;D

STRANGER DANGER  lo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFthiZ_Jftc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFthiZ_Jftc)

~roflmao ~roflmao

Like when I met up with Martin, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 02:26:46 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 02:16:59 PM
Like when I met up with Martin, lol.

~roflmao

Look how that turned out!!  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 02:28:38 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 25, 2014, 02:26:46 PM
~roflmao

Look how that turned out!!  lo

Yeah, hes obsessive.  PoPo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 02:29:04 PM
Looks like TW got more stock in.  :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 02:33:10 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 02:29:04 PM
Looks like TW got more stock in.  :-*

I just checked, to confirm what you said and I didn't see any shortage.

I did notice that even on sale that FC Sniper line is ridiculously expensive.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 02:35:56 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 25, 2014, 01:58:34 PM
The message is true for kids.... but that's a good one too!!

I should make my kids watch these more, they are on netflix  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 03:03:04 PM
Well........just placed an online order with TW. 2 spools of 15#, 2 spools of 20#, a Dobyns hat, some baits, and a TW sticker for the boat, lol. $52, just to get free shipping. At least that is what I have to tell my wife.  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 03:06:23 PM
MCS and I have been conversing about the Florida Lunker Program and the prizes involved if you submit a nice trophy bass. They also have another category on other Big Fish. Native and Non-native. I was telling MCS I could have possibly won in the non-native category. Several months back I caught a 15" Jaguar that weighed close to if not just over 2lbs. That is considered a record category catch!!  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 03:07:36 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 03:03:04 PM
Well........just placed an online order with TW. 2 spools of 15#, 2 spools of 20#, a Dobyns hat, some baits, and a TW sticker for the boat, lol. $52, just to get free shipping. At least that is what I have to tell my wife.  8)

Sucker!!!!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 03:42:48 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on July 25, 2014, 03:06:23 PM
MCS and I have been conversing about the Florida Lunker Program and the prizes involved if you submit a nice trophy bass. They also have another category on other Big Fish. Native and Non-native. I was telling MCS I could have possibly won in the non-native category. Several months back I caught a 15" Jaguar that weighed close to if not just over 2lbs. That is considered a record category catch!!  :'(

Heres a link to what lou is mentioning incase anyone is interested. Some great awards for landing a fish over 8....the bigger the better  lo ;)

https://www.trophycatchflorida.com/

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 03:43:25 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 03:03:04 PM
Well........just placed an online order with TW. 2 spools of 15#, 2 spools of 20#, a Dobyns hat, some baits, and a TW sticker for the boat, lol. $52, just to get free shipping. At least that is what I have to tell my wife.  8)

How many hats can one man have? Is it the camo one?  lo  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 03:55:52 PM
Not the camo one, lol. Its the black fitted hat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 05:27:49 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 03:55:52 PM
Not the camo one, lol. Its the black fitted hat.

Good to see ur branching out...non camo colors, daiwa reels :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 07:45:45 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 07:55:57 PM
A few new additions.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F26%2Fgeve2ama.jpg&hash=f25285dc574817c70736780c5fbc1a03bede5c8a)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 08:00:15 PM
Where is your transducer? Through hull?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 08:01:57 PM
On the trolling motor.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F26%2Fda7ajaha.jpg&hash=545ff6b9f279cbc4f395688a624e42c0f0a8530c)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 25, 2014, 08:09:41 PM
Ah!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 25, 2014, 08:10:50 PM
F putting that on the hull. I want up the the second feed.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 25, 2014, 08:28:44 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on July 25, 2014, 08:00:15 PM
Where is your transducer? Through hull?

Huh? His boat can time travel??? :p
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 26, 2014, 10:19:58 AM
Got the reel on with the pline all rigged up. Casted in the back yard so far so goo feels nice,  manageable so far. I only with I woulda went with 14 or 15 pound instead of 12
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 26, 2014, 10:20:42 AM

Quote from: MCS on July 26, 2014, 10:19:58 AM
Got the reel on with the pline all rigged up. Casted in the back yard so far so good feels nice,  manageable so far. I only wish I woulda went with 14 or 15 pound instead of 12
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 27, 2014, 03:54:23 PM
Got this cool little speaker thing that hooks up to the phone today at Bed Bath and Beyond for $10. Can't wait to use it out on the boat. This thing is freakin loud!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F28%2Fy8azyrep.jpg&hash=40518043d97dfc0bc6bbde76339108f389898027)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 27, 2014, 03:59:51 PM
It's amazing the quality of sound that come out of those little speakers. I gifted my wife for her Bday a small speaker similar to the one you have by Monster, and that little thing unbelievable. With blue tooth tech.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on July 27, 2014, 11:08:09 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 27, 2014, 03:54:23 PM
Got this cool little speaker thing that hooks up to the phone today at Bed Bath and Beyond for $10. Can't wait to use it out on the boat. This thing is freakin loud!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F28%2Fy8azyrep.jpg&hash=40518043d97dfc0bc6bbde76339108f389898027)
I have one I got from radio shack for $25 and it's awesome.  It's recharge and connects with blue tooth.  Thing is crazy loud.  I used it in the shop all the time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on July 27, 2014, 11:09:24 PM
I saw LMG heading to the lake the other day...

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F28%2Fhyhy4yhy.jpg&hash=e909f6023c7e880ef2a1059aa6cd63e0497412bb)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 28, 2014, 04:09:12 AM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: gramps50 on July 28, 2014, 11:58:40 AM
Too funny!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 28, 2014, 12:24:15 PM
Quote from: gramps50 on July 28, 2014, 11:58:40 AM
Too funny!

Yeah, we are quite a bunch of stooges over here. We are here for everyones entertainment lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 28, 2014, 12:29:18 PM
For those of you that still are a member of BR, I wanted to just share something with you. I was bored and floating around on the site to see how all the disgruntled people are doing. Man, there is still nothing but BS over there with those people. Just read a whole topic that Hootie has posted about lead/tungsten weights. Made me laugh at how ridiculous some are.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: gramps50 on July 28, 2014, 12:32:30 PM
LMG take the back seat out you'll have more room for the boat. ≤grin≥
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 28, 2014, 12:34:46 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 28, 2014, 12:29:18 PM
For those of you that still are a member of BR, I wanted to just share something with you. I was bored and floating around on the site to see how all the disgruntled people are doing. Man, there is still nothing but BS over there with those people. Just read a whole topic that Hootie has posted about lead/tungsten weights. Made me laugh at how ridiculous some are.

I refrain from posting 99% of the time, shoot I go days without floating over there. Usually 5 minutes and I am reminded why I floated away. Then I keep on moving nothing but newbies and sponsor freaks there. Some of the posts the mods put up are the most ridiculous.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 28, 2014, 02:27:04 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 28, 2014, 12:29:18 PM
For those of you that still are a member of BR, I wanted to just share something with you. I was bored and floating around on the site to see how all the disgruntled people are doing. Man, there is still nothing but BS over there with those people. Just read a whole topic that Hootie has posted about lead/tungsten weights. Made me laugh at how ridiculous some are.

Dammit LMG now you got me posting two posts over there.  ~beer~ One I am sure will get deleted and me warning points for politics.  :o
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 28, 2014, 08:04:14 PM
Drove to Delray to pick up 2 6 gallon tanks my friend was gonna give me for the boat. Ones that I could use the accessory port for. Damn, both have holes in them. Looks like its off to Bass Pro to get me a tank and line assembly some time this week. Some how the 2 1/2 gallon can I had in the boat leaked a bit into the boat while I was out yesterday. I thought I smelled gas, but thought it was someone elses boat. Once I got the boat on the trailer, I saw that there was liquid in the back of the boat. Damn cap must have been just loose enough to spill some out while I was loading the boat on the trailer. Im done with that ish, time for a regular tank. Think I am gonna go with the 3 gallon with the fuel level guage on it. 3 gallons is enough for me to run the motor for 4.5 hours. That should be enough, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 29, 2014, 07:08:47 AM
Bring paddles gilligan v~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 29, 2014, 07:20:25 AM
lol. I have one in the boat for the real shallow/weedy areas.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 29, 2014, 08:06:29 AM
So I watched that show last night. Monster fish....The dude fished with the guy that had the 14 pound bullseye. They were pulling them out of some crazy shit. LOL...between that and river monsters snakeheads are foul. I think what gets me is the they are almost unable to be killed..... 22 long and aluminum bats are it!  ~b~ No cap't shane either.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 29, 2014, 10:28:27 AM
Hydrilla meeting for Kissimmee chain

http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/FLFFWCC/bulletins/c6fb15
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 29, 2014, 01:20:02 PM
I took advantage of all the BPS gift cards I received on my bday, plus a few points on my BPS card to pick up 4 new bass boat seats that were on sale. Wanted to spruce the boat up a bit for the classic.....  ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on July 29, 2014, 01:22:35 PM
Quote from: MCS on July 29, 2014, 08:06:29 AM
So I watched that show last night. Monster fish....The dude fished with the guy that had the 14 pound bullseye. They were pulling them out of some crazy shit. LOL...between that and river monsters snakeheads are foul. I think what gets me is the they are almost unable to be killed..... 22 long and aluminum bats are it!  ~b~ No cap't shane either.
You should check out the river monsters on the anaconda. Jeremy wade is either dumb or crazy
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 29, 2014, 01:28:34 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on July 29, 2014, 01:22:35 PM
You should check out the river monsters on the anaconda. Jeremy wade is either dumb or crazy

Oh jeeze he tries to catch a giant snake....ok googled...that is a episode me and my sons are gonna to have to watch LOL thanks
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 29, 2014, 08:07:21 PM
Well, 1 trip to Bass Pro and $120 later, I have me a new gas tank, hose assembly, and hookup attachments. The Wife wanted to kill me as I rang the stuff up, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 30, 2014, 07:26:59 AM
Got my new fuel tank.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F30%2F7yge8u7a.jpg&hash=5589110f3b36da7e8ec6b7df85cb646522001db2)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 30, 2014, 03:34:02 PM
Damn!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F31%2Fgegysyta.jpg&hash=ae5478f7dd39d73164342c58be2573a3463901ec)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 30, 2014, 03:50:14 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 30, 2014, 03:34:02 PM
Damn!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F31%2Fgegysyta.jpg&hash=ae5478f7dd39d73164342c58be2573a3463901ec)
You and me both. Its been pouring and thundering down here for the last hour.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 30, 2014, 04:27:45 PM
Sunny and dry here last week or so....even windy. Weather is strange this yr
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 30, 2014, 05:28:44 PM
I get the tank back home and go to connect the hose to the motor, and the stupid fitting is wrong. It says its for Mercury, I just dont understand what the hell is ass Pro I go tomorrow after work.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 30, 2014, 09:00:02 PM
I decided to just go back to Bass Pro after dinner. So when I get there I explain to the guy that the fitting didnt fit. He said it was the right one, and we went to the outboards and he tried it out himself. It didnt fit. So then he got another one for the Merc, and it didnt fit either. Then he tried the ones for all the other brands with no luck. So after getting my refund, off to West Marine I went. I made it there by 8:55, and they closed at 9. The guy there helped me find the right fitting, and I made sure that it fit before I left. Got back home not to long ago and set up the gas tank in the boat, and tomorrow after work I am going to make sure that the connections dont leak.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 30, 2014, 09:29:34 PM
Bass pro sucks the only thing that's saves them is they sell gambler and war eagle tho sucky colors and weights
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 30, 2014, 09:32:11 PM
It's the only close to me for boat stuff. Also, I like their hooks and Zoom product sales. Otherwise I go other places.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 31, 2014, 08:14:33 AM
Sooooo uhm yeah, the line looked like jesse jackson jr today. It had 2xs more memory than yesterday lol.  lo  Evo Chris was 100% correct this line sucks. LOL I will respool next week and finish out using it. Then I gotta decide what to do.  Halo, mono or braid  :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on July 31, 2014, 08:23:46 AM
100% fluoro or braid is all I trust. Some select copolys are ok like the yozuri hybrid the guys like and the PLine Evolution I thought wasnt horrible. The fluoro coated stuff I have never had good luck with.

Now if you are fishing clear lakes with cranks, thats a whole diff story. Good ole mono for that, Trilene XL or I really like the Sunline Super Mono (super cheap, super strong). Didnt like any of the Sunline fluoro I tried when TW had their annual Sunline sale. Still have a few spools of Sniper that are brand new that I wasnt a fan of.

Its all trial and error, find something you like that works for you thats all there is to it hehe
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 31, 2014, 08:39:28 AM
Since there is a deal on the pline I might go with the halo. 7 buck rebate.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 08:46:22 AM
Just suck it up and get some YoZuri line while its on sale at TW.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 31, 2014, 08:51:04 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 08:46:22 AM
Just suck it up and get some YoZuri line while its on sale at TW.  ~shade

Not paying shipping.....If I find it running around...Wife is out of town for two weeks so sunday/monday I have plans....Strike Zone and Dicks  ;D ~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 08:53:13 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 31, 2014, 08:51:04 AM
Not paying shipping.....If I find it running around...Wife is out of town for two weeks so sunday/monday I have plans....Strike Zone and Dicks  ;D ~shhh

If you order $50 worth of stuff, shipping is free! :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 31, 2014, 08:54:47 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 08:53:13 AM
If you order $50 worth of stuff, shipping is free! :-*

If I order $50 worth of stuff I won't have a place to live  PoPo  ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 09:08:25 AM
Quote from: MCS on July 31, 2014, 08:54:47 AM
If I order $50 worth of stuff I won't have a place to live  PoPo  ~roflmao ~roflmao

I have an extra room, and a boat.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 31, 2014, 09:38:15 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 09:08:25 AM
I have an extra room, and a boat.  lo

hmmmm now your making it sound good  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on July 31, 2014, 09:49:42 AM
LOVE the Halo. That I promise you wont be disappointed with. Only thing that sucks is the $20 price tag  ^-^
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 10:42:03 AM
Lookie what came!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F07%2F31%2F3uvuvy5u.jpg&hash=98456664b14149dc62189fcefaf57e82b9b1612e)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 31, 2014, 10:44:00 AM
I get my order tonight. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 11:04:32 AM
Question for you iPhone users with tapatalk. Why does it not show all the categories like a normal feed? Its all scrambled like. Is there some kind of setting or option to use?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 31, 2014, 11:06:15 AM
Should have gone Android. Hehe... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 31, 2014, 12:12:01 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 11:04:32 AM
Question for you iPhone users with tapatalk. Why does it not show all the categories like a normal feed? Its all scrambled like. Is there some kind of setting or option to use?

You are on the feed, click forums at the bottom. then click ub then it will take you into it and it should look like the website.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 12:33:37 PM
Ah, he figured it out. Stupid iPhones.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 31, 2014, 12:41:25 PM
your welcome
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 01:01:31 PM
thanks man ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on July 31, 2014, 02:37:30 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 12:33:37 PM
Ah, he figured it out. Stupid iPhones.
With Iphones you are paying for all that screen plus if you drop them they dont shatter. They also do all kinds of stuff like my free G2 droid cannot. Did you sense the sarcasm lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 02:39:10 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on July 31, 2014, 02:37:30 PM
With Iphones you are paying for all that screen plus if you drop them they dont shatter. They also do all kinds of stuff like my free G2 droid cannot. Did you sense the sarcasm lol

LOL. Tell me about it. That's why I love my HTC One. It has a huge screen, BEATS audio, and tough as hell.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 05:31:15 PM
Looks like we are good!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F08%2F01%2F6yzyseve.jpg&hash=6944ecfd1a2518a21f99903b5c9c7e1615b40de6)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Down4ttown on July 31, 2014, 05:33:41 PM
My iPhone with lifeproof case can handle anything. Including underwater videos and photos.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 31, 2014, 05:38:37 PM
My package just arrived!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 06:08:15 PM
What u get Lou?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 31, 2014, 06:12:28 PM
A little banana for the monkey again, Lou?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 06:22:49 PM
Oh my! Careful what you say Mike, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on July 31, 2014, 06:38:15 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 06:08:15 PM
What u get Lou?
Remember I also ordered from TW the Yozuri that is on sale. 2 spools and pack of specialty hooks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on July 31, 2014, 06:45:45 PM
Cool everybody's got yozuri but me :D hope the hooks work out let me know
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on July 31, 2014, 08:34:16 PM
You're not cool unless you get YoZuri. 😛
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 01, 2014, 11:07:53 AM
Check this out...GLOW sticks...The kids will love this, I have to get these for stocking stuffers  ~shhh ;)


"Great for low-light and no-light conditions, the Lucky Craft Kerroll Max offers a unique topwater presentation that big bass will have no problem keying-in on, even at night. Designed with a huge, cupped resin mouth, the Lucky Craft Kerroll Max creates a prominent splash and a strong slapping sound as it's worked along the surface.

For increased visibility, the Lucky Craft Kerroll Max features a slot along the back that is made to fit a small glowstick (included in the package). To use the glow stick, just bend until it's activated, shake it up, and then slip it into the groove along the back. This added luminescent shine draws fish in from a distance and also acts as a bite indicator for anglers.

Complete with two trebles, one of which is feathered, the Lucky Craft Kerroll Max has a big presence that incites exciting topwater blow-ups from sundown-to-sunup."

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 01, 2014, 11:12:42 AM
When I was teenager, they had glow sticks for bass fishing. Thin cylinders that you would place above your lure. I guess the concept is coming back... lol..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 01, 2014, 11:15:40 AM
Bass rave is the technical term. Im pretty sure.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 01, 2014, 11:19:14 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 01, 2014, 11:12:42 AM
When I was teenager, they had glow sticks for bass fishing. Thin cylinders that you would place above your lure. I guess the concept is coming back... lol..
These are Japanese and they rov michael jackson, nike airs, and the 80's  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 01, 2014, 11:20:12 AM
They have some nice paint schemes, very megabass like but for 10 bucks less.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 01, 2014, 11:21:19 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 01, 2014, 11:19:14 AM
These are Japanese and they rov michael jackson, nike airs, and the 80's  lo

I think they were called lunker lights....... holy moly.... I just googled it and they still exist!!!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 01, 2014, 11:39:37 AM
Two years ago I was on the field staff for Megabass, only a couple guys on it they were just trying out the concept. They cancelled it after a year and went to Pro Staff only. Sad part is I STILL couldnt afford em. 40% off and you are still paying 18 bucks!!! sheesh. Thats what made me get into the Tungsten game. Wanted to make it more affordable and I started figuring out all these companies get their stuff from the same place. I found who makes the molds for Megabass, they are only like 1.50 each. So its the hand paintjob that is the other $26. Makes you want to take up painting baits yourself hehe. Trust me i thought about that too  >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 01, 2014, 11:46:41 AM
I see your point chris. And even more to your evidence with the painting game, buckeye lure offers custom sprayed spooks for 20 bucks, a 4.99 lure....then there are the xcite square bills, 7 bucks a pop then you get the custom sprayed ones are like 22.99
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 01, 2014, 11:47:27 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 01, 2014, 11:21:19 AM
I think they were called lunker lights....... holy moly.... I just googled it and they still exist!!!  ~roflmao

Lunker Lights now that catchy  lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 01, 2014, 01:28:41 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 01, 2014, 11:46:41 AM
I see your point chris. And even more to your evidence with the painting game, buckeye lure offers custom sprayed spooks for 20 bucks, a 4.99 lure....then there are the xcite square bills, 7 bucks a pop then you get the custom sprayed ones are like 22.99

Ya, that spook unpainted is like $1.30 from manufacturer in China. Just have to buy 1000 of em lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 04, 2014, 08:16:31 PM
My boat is now complete.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 04, 2014, 08:25:17 PM
I just got my UB decal today too.  Lol..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 04, 2014, 08:36:03 PM
I saw a that sticker pulling into my townhome complex about a month ago I was tempted to follow them.

Man I need to pay up one day and join but it is between gear and charter membership at this point....gear wins. :surrender:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 04, 2014, 08:37:14 PM
Yep got one on my truck!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 04, 2014, 08:38:43 PM
Oh, I have one on my truck, just needed one for the boat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 05:08:07 AM
My 2 CuradoB's that I traded with Bud for should be arriving today. More for the collection, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 05:57:00 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 05:08:07 AM
My 2 CuradoB's that I traded with Bud for should be arriving today. More for the collection, lol.

How many old reels can one have getting dusty on a shelf  :-\ lo ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 06:21:09 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 06, 2014, 05:57:00 AM
How many old reels can one have getting dusty on a shelf  :-\ lo ::)

I dont know, but Im gonna find out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 06:39:13 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 06:21:09 AM
I dont know, but Im gonna find out.

Better question is how many old reels does it take to get the wife to have a garage sale  :-* lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 06, 2014, 07:07:50 AM
Some of these emoticons do not transfer over to tapatalk correctly.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 07:08:37 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 06, 2014, 06:39:13 AM
Better question is how many old reels does it take to get the wife to have a garage sale  :-* lo lo

She would go before the boat, tackle, and fishing rigs.  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 07:10:33 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 06, 2014, 07:07:50 AM
Some of these emoticons do not transfer over to tapatalk correctly.

I know, I wonder sometimes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 08:30:43 AM
Hey Lou,

http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/515261-lews-team-gold-tlg1h.html
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 08:47:30 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 08:30:43 AM
Hey Lou,

http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/515261-lews-team-gold-tlg1h.html

Don't try to bring us down with you man  ~b~  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 09:07:30 AM
Haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 10:01:51 AM
Man I checked out ebay...watching stuff...never pans out though....on a side note I declare the best part of the chicken is the skin.  :o
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 10:08:31 AM
Only when it's cooked right.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 10:35:10 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 10:08:31 AM
Only when it's cooked right.

This was RIGHT on the MONEY  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 06, 2014, 10:44:11 AM
Happy Birthday to me. I got nothing lol saving cash for the house making sacrifices lol worst part wife goes "I'm sorry we are saving for the house, I was gonna get you an Xbox one" :-( :-(

On a side note I got $75 to Basspro from our timeshare adventure (no we didn't buy)

So in a few months I plan on getting another rod from BPS and a Lews reel from Ron.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 10:45:45 AM
Happy Birthday man. I sent you a Birthday post on FB. Screw video games, just go with fishing stuff.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 06, 2014, 10:57:17 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 08:30:43 AM
Hey Lou,

http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/515261-lews-team-gold-tlg1h.html

Thanks for the heads up, very nice reel indeed. I am good on reels right now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 06, 2014, 11:40:04 AM
Woohoo!!! I won another UB contest!! This is my 3rd one since joining!! So exciting!! Such a simple thing can really make your day!! LOL....  ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 11:56:33 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 06, 2014, 10:57:17 AM
Thanks for the heads up, very nice reel indeed. I am good on reels right now.

I think he was saying HE would BUY that for YOU and YOU would TRADE him a Curado I  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 11:57:54 AM
Happy B-day West!  :toot: :bday)

Congrats Lucky Lou!  ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 06, 2014, 12:04:44 PM
Happy Bday West!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 06, 2014, 12:08:07 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 06, 2014, 11:56:33 AM
I think he was saying HE would BUY that for YOU and YOU would TRADE him a Curado I  ;)
You got all that from Hey Lou?? Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 12:09:01 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 06, 2014, 12:08:07 PM
You got all that from Hey Lou?? Lol!!

LMG is like an open book Gambler he may call himself but poker face I think not!  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 12:15:36 PM
Wheres speedy today he only wants to hang out and chat if he is catching fish and in first  :'(....Hmmmm. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree I see.  lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 12:16:51 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 06, 2014, 11:40:04 AM
Woohoo!!! I won another UB contest!! This is my 3rd one since joining!! So exciting!! Such a simple thing can really make your day!! LOL....  ~c~

What the crap?! I never win anything! :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 12:18:08 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 12:16:51 PM
What the crap?! I never win anything! :'(

See what I mean
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 06, 2014, 12:23:15 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 12:16:51 PM
What the crap?! I never win anything! :'(
Don't know what to tell you. .. lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 12:24:18 PM
"Its karma Earl"  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 12:42:21 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 06, 2014, 12:15:36 PM
Wheres speedy today he only wants to hang out and chat if he is catching fish and in first  :'(....Hmmmm. Apple doesn't fall far from the tree I see.  lo lo

Some of us actually work for a living 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 12:46:23 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 12:42:21 PM
Some of us actually work for a living 8)

Hahaha I am working my software on my computer is doing its thing while I bust you guys's ballz  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 06, 2014, 02:11:25 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 12:16:51 PM
What the crap?! I never win anything! :'(

You DID win something though! And you will be stuck on my boat this Sunday! :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 02:22:04 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on August 06, 2014, 02:11:25 PM
You DID win something though! And you will be stuck on my boat this Sunday! :help:

Haha, now that's funny.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 06, 2014, 02:26:14 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on August 06, 2014, 02:11:25 PM
You DID win something though! And you will be stuck on my boat this Sunday! :help:

That's true!! So there!! Evo... you don't know what you got yourself into...  ~roflmao.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 06, 2014, 02:58:44 PM
LMG I think your new TM got shipped to me? Lolz
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 06, 2014, 03:06:38 PM
Quote from: West6550 on August 06, 2014, 02:58:44 PM
LMG I think your new TM got shipped to me? Lolz
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~roflmao West his actually does look like that, he tried to disguise it with a Minn Kota cover, and he wrote 55lbs# with a black and yellow sharpie on the outside of it.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 06, 2014, 03:08:35 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 06, 2014, 03:06:38 PM
~roflmao West his actually does look like that, he tried to disguise it with a Minn Kota cover, and he wrote 55lbs# with a black and yellow sharpie on the outside of it.  ~roflmao
Lolololol I laughed so hard reading this lol

I could see him taking it apart to clean it and buying upgraded gears lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 03:11:29 PM
I wonder if that would actually work? :-\  I could cut a garbage can into a boat and mount that bad boy on the back!!  :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 06, 2014, 03:13:14 PM
Quote from: West6550 on August 06, 2014, 03:08:35 PM
Lolololol I laughed so hard reading this lol

I could see him taking it apart to clean it and buying upgraded gears lol

I see late nights in the garage again.....  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 03:22:46 PM
Im gonna need more beer ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 06, 2014, 03:39:27 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 03:22:46 PM
Im gonna need more beer ~beer~

and duct tape....dont forget the duct tape...Sorry Duck tape for you country folk  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 03:44:49 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 06, 2014, 03:39:27 PM
and duct tape....dont forget the duct tape...Sorry Duck tape for you country folk  lo

Like good ole Red Green.  :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 06, 2014, 03:45:48 PM
C'mon u have to give LMG more credit than that. Duct tape?? Nah... gorilla glue suits his style.. lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 03:48:03 PM
There is also Gorilla Tape :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 06, 2014, 07:57:07 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 06, 2014, 02:26:14 PM
That's true!! So there!! Evo... you don't know what you got yourself into...  ~roflmao.

Into some fish, or Im leaving him out there with the gators!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 06, 2014, 07:59:39 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on August 06, 2014, 07:57:07 PM
Into some fish, or Im leaving him out there with the gators!

Wow, tough crowd. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 07, 2014, 08:29:28 AM
Lets just hope for easy fishin this weekend, for all :) Everyone stick a toad this weekend!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 07, 2014, 10:01:59 AM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on August 07, 2014, 08:29:28 AM
Lets just hope for easy fishin this weekend, for all :) Everyone stick a toad this weekend!

I am down with that this is one of the few weekends I can fish, and ALL DAY at that! Pease let all of get some fish!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 10:07:04 AM
According to my Fishy-senses, this weekend is supposed to the better weekend of the month for fishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 07, 2014, 10:43:13 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 10:07:04 AM
According to my Fishy-senses, this weekend is supposed to the better weekend of the month for fishing.

Full moon is coming in thats why silly  :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 07, 2014, 12:52:27 PM
Best of luck to all you that may go out this weekend. I will not be fishing this weekend at all. The Mrs. has surprised me for my 40th with a weekend getaway just the two of us, without the kids. She is tight lipped on where we are going. Being a couple instead of parents sounds like fun, i don't remember how it is just being a couple... LOL!! I will however, have my laptop with me, so don't worry, everyone's catch will be documented. Happy Fishing!!  ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 01:05:41 PM
Don't forget today is day 1 for the Bassmaster Elites at Delaware river. If you are curious to see the fish that they catch, because of all the crying, weigh in is at 3:15 this afternoon. Check Bassmaster.com to see live video.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 07, 2014, 03:43:25 PM
Wow, second place has 12lbs. Ouch! They are having a rough go of it. I dont need the whining though, put on the shirt that says "Shut up and Fish" and get to it
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 07, 2014, 03:53:47 PM
My boy Lintner is still in the hunt. 8lbs for 5, shoot that sounds like one of my weigh bags back in cali at Naci with the schools of 1lb spots lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 04:21:18 PM
KVD zeroed!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 07, 2014, 04:42:37 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 04:21:18 PM
KVD zeroed!  ~roflmao

what! I had him on my fantasy team. Figured it was close enough to the crappy water in MI  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on August 07, 2014, 05:17:47 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 04:21:18 PM
KVD zeroed!  ~roflmao

Maybe his elect ronics weren't working, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Reservoir Runner on August 07, 2014, 05:58:38 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 04:21:18 PM
KVD zeroed!  ~roflmao
Nice to see that even the pro's have bad days like the rest of us!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 06:05:16 PM
Doing what I love to do.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 07, 2014, 06:15:08 PM
What do you use? Reel butter? I found penn greese slips off metal way to easy.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 06:16:07 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 06:21:13 PM
Yeah, I use reel butter
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 07, 2014, 06:30:03 PM
Do you take it all the way down to the bearings?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 06:32:03 PM
Oh yeah.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 07, 2014, 07:11:18 PM
KVD is still a great angler.  Love him or hate him he is good.

LMG how much to clean two for me?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 07:13:37 PM
What kind of reels?

I'm sure a dumb question, I bet the answer is Lews, lol.

I usually charge local people $25 per reel, plus parts of they need it. You would have to ship the reels to me though.

Keep in mind, we have site sponsors too.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 07, 2014, 07:29:33 PM
LMG INC .  Open for business people... lol... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 07:30:55 PM
LMG: reel service tech, fishing guide, comedian.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 07, 2014, 07:34:39 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 07:30:55 PM
LMG: reel service tech, fishing guide, comedian.
LMG: jack of all trades, master of none... lol... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 07:35:14 PM
So true.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 07, 2014, 07:39:27 PM
No happy endings ever.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 07:41:21 PM
Unless it's at the Asian massage parlor.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 08:08:22 PM
Nice and clean. Ready for the display.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 07, 2014, 08:25:14 PM
LMG you are correct two Lews.  Both are the Speed Spool. The $99 line from over a year ago.  I'm it's about time to replace some pieces inside.  One started clicking so I took it off and I'm using a PQ for now on that rig.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 08:29:03 PM
I think I need a new display shelf.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 08:36:48 PM
Quote from: West6550 on August 07, 2014, 08:25:14 PM
LMG you are correct two Lews.  Both are the Speed Spool. The $99 line from over a year ago.  I'm it's about time to replace some pieces inside.  One started clicking so I took it off and I'm using a PQ for now on that rig.

Don't even bother. Take the opportunity to upgrade. Trust me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 07, 2014, 08:41:19 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 08:36:48 PM
Don't even bother. Take the opportunity to upgrade. Trust me.
Yea I know but it's hard cause both have give me great time and I've been rough on both ridiculously.

I'll probably upgrade but I'm gonna use them till they die.

Honestly I'll probably just take them apart and clean them myself.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 07, 2014, 08:48:12 PM
Mine arent that old and Ive put them through a beating. Im impressed too.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 08:50:20 PM
Quote from: West6550 on August 07, 2014, 08:41:19 PM
Yea I know but it's hard cause both have give me great time and I've been rough on both ridiculously.

I'll probably upgrade but I'm gonna use them till they die.

Honestly I'll probably just take them apart and clean them myself.

It's not that hard. Just be systematic about it, and keep the schematic in front of you.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 07, 2014, 09:10:18 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 08:50:20 PM
It's not that hard. Just be systematic about it, and keep the schematic in front of you.
Don't got the schematics :-/
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 07, 2014, 09:26:42 PM
Quote from: West6550 on August 07, 2014, 09:10:18 PM
Don't got the schematics :-/

Google or manufacturers website have downloadable shcematics for most reels. I just did my quantum online on the tv infront of me.....They have them so you can order parts.  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 07, 2014, 09:28:15 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 07, 2014, 08:29:03 PM
I think I need a new display shelf.
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Wow that is a lot of turds  ~fl , you must be busy polishing.  lo

Just kidding you are amassing quite the collection, need some antique Daiwas now  :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 08, 2014, 08:49:47 AM
That white Chronarch E (although not as good as the D) is still a gamer. Same with the Curado E, that thing is a workhorse! Those are too early to be retired coach, put em in the game!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 08, 2014, 09:02:25 AM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on August 08, 2014, 08:49:47 AM
That white Chronarch E (although not as good as the D) is still a gamer. Same with the Curado E, that thing is a workhorse! Those are too early to be retired coach, put em in the game!

Trust me, I have some good workhorses still in the stable. You will see Sunday.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 08, 2014, 12:05:21 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 08, 2014, 09:02:25 AM
Trust me, I have some good workhorses still in the stable. You will see Sunday.

::) gotta catch fish to give them work, Speedy's Lews was getting all the work in last week.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 08, 2014, 03:44:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 08, 2014, 12:05:21 PM
::) gotta catch fish to give them work, Speedy's Lews was getting all the work in last week.  lo

Har, har, har. 😘

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 08, 2014, 03:44:56 PM
Off to the Linkin Park concert.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 08, 2014, 03:50:08 PM
Downtown Disney for us tonight. .. my wife also shared another surprise that takes place tomorrow morning. I will share the experience when I get back.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 08, 2014, 04:31:14 PM
Your up here in orlando lou?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 08, 2014, 04:42:49 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 08, 2014, 03:44:56 PM
Off to the Linkin Park concert.

Nice my wife loves them, they are pretty good been to three of their concerts back in the day
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 08, 2014, 04:52:14 PM
Yes, I am. Surprise trip.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 08, 2014, 04:54:04 PM
I always wanted to fish downtown disney lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 08, 2014, 05:28:55 PM
I overheard the downtown disney lakes are closed. Some sort of construction.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 08, 2014, 05:29:40 PM
From our balcony we can see yellow booms around the lake.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 08, 2014, 05:36:42 PM
You might be able to see the yellow boom surrounding the lake in this pic. 



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 08, 2014, 06:32:43 PM
Yeah but to me it seems like tossing sinkos around would be a good day.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: FlatsNBay on August 08, 2014, 06:47:59 PM
LMG, Who is that an autograph of in your pic?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 08, 2014, 08:14:27 PM

Quote from: FlatsNBay on August 08, 2014, 06:47:59 PM
LMG, Who is that an autograph of in your pic?

Knowing LMG it is an autographed picture of himself lol :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 08, 2014, 08:22:21 PM
Went to academy big disappointment no spinner baits but h20 all on sale and the stupid people buy the KVD over Booyah I dunno strike king is NOT quality stuff. No plastics but yum, SK and zoom. Oh they do carry grande bass one worm only! NO GAMBLER!!! WTF any way Booyah spinnerbaits clearance paid 2.98 for 2 and 3.48 for the other two. Got some baby brush hogs to match the new 1-2 punch skirt well see when it gets here headed out in the am with a new buddy to learn the ropes of bank flippin. :D wish I had my rod and weights but its all good soon enough! Gonna start with a mega daddy and the rattle snake hit a spot after a brief shower tonight nothing on a spinnerbait, tried a baby brush hog and nope they wanted to chase 1/2 fry around >:( (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg.tapatalk.com%2Fd%2F14%2F08%2F09%2Fjy4apysy.jpg&hash=1d668d377b8835d5b2ea5af34429e24e83d428d7)
Headed to rig my rods check y'all later.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 08, 2014, 10:48:48 PM
Quote from: FlatsNBay on August 08, 2014, 06:47:59 PM
LMG, Who is that an autograph of in your pic?

Castrol pro David Dudley.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Speedy_reel_in on August 08, 2014, 10:54:00 PM
Lol mcs this would be his autographed photo

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Speedy_reel_in on August 08, 2014, 10:55:37 PM
Hey guys what are the standing so far? Ps this video were funny
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Speedy_reel_in on August 08, 2014, 10:59:58 PM
That
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 09, 2014, 04:30:23 AM
Quote from: Speedy_reel_in on August 08, 2014, 10:55:37 PM
Hey guys what are the standing so far? Ps this video were funny
Speedy, the standings are posted either on Sunday night or some time Mon morning.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 09, 2014, 04:55:58 AM
So my second surprise, is a bass fishing charter on the Magic kingdom lake. Very exciting!! Now before anyone comments on how there are better places in Central Fl to fish and the costs, to fish at Disney,keep in mind my wife knows 0 about bass fishing,  and she wanted to surprise me. So ALL COMMENTS in regards to that matter keep to yourself.  As far as the fishing, I will give my report and hopefully pics when I get back.   
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 09, 2014, 04:57:19 AM
That's pretty Damn cool man. I wonder if the bass will have Mickey ears on them, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 09, 2014, 05:07:18 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 09, 2014, 04:57:19 AM
That's pretty Damn cool man. I wonder if the bass will have Mickey ears on them, lol.
Probably. .. lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 09, 2014, 05:07:47 AM
Go get em@
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 09, 2014, 05:15:21 AM
Thanks man..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 09, 2014, 08:00:50 AM
Hey Lou, did you bring a measuring device on the trip?  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 09, 2014, 11:30:01 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 09, 2014, 08:00:50 AM
Hey Lou, did you bring a measuring device on the trip?  ~shade
Thankgoodness I did lol... I had a small scale that I brought along. I am having lunch right now, but I will give a cool report later on.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 09, 2014, 06:03:57 PM
Spent a little fishing time with my Nephew.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 12, 2014, 06:55:22 AM
I am excited for this evening, we have some family from out of town, and they were fascinated with how beautiful the new Marlin stadium looked, from the outside. We explained to them its even more beautiful in the inside. So my wife made some calls and we got hooked up with Diamond club lounge seats right in front of 1st base and next to the dugout. Besides the perks these tickets have just being this close to the action sounds awesome!! I will post some pics tonight.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 12, 2014, 08:21:30 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 12, 2014, 06:55:22 AM
I am excited for this evening, we have some family from out of town, and they were fascinated with how beautiful the new Marlin stadium looked, from the outside. We explained to them its even more beautiful in the inside. So my wife made some calls and we got hooked up with Diamond club lounge seats right in front of 1st base and next to the dugout. Besides the perks these tickets have just being this close to the action sounds awesome!! I will post some pics tonight.

Your wife is spoiling you. Fishing trip that saved your month of august now this. You owe her big.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 12, 2014, 08:42:40 AM
I will say this LMG and Lou BBC has some sick deals in the for sale section. I am dropping Quantum, they suck and going full on Daiwa.  :shocking: I can get better reels cheaper.  8) ~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 12, 2014, 08:44:07 AM
I even updated my profile slogan from the quantum one.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 08:50:42 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 12, 2014, 08:44:07 AM
I even updated my profile slogan from the quantum one.


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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 12, 2014, 08:56:06 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 12, 2014, 08:21:30 AM
Your wife is spoiling you. Fishing trip that saved your month of august now this. You owe her big.  lo

When she has the chance, she will spoil me. I am a very lucky man. However, this baseball game isn't for me. Its for my relatives who have never seen a professional game before live. I will enjoy this experience though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 12, 2014, 08:58:16 AM
And Mike.... Yes, that surprise charter did save my hide this month. Thank goodness it was still in FL, LOL..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 08:59:15 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 12, 2014, 08:42:40 AM
I will say this LMG and Lou BBC has some sick deals in the for sale section. I am dropping Quantum, they suck and going full on Daiwa.  :shocking: I can get better reels cheaper.  8) ~shhh

You seen that 6.3 Zillion for like $160.00??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 12, 2014, 09:05:57 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 12, 2014, 08:56:06 AM
When she has the chance, she will spoil me. I am a very lucky man. However, this baseball game isn't for me. Its for my relatives who have never seen a professional game before live. I will enjoy this experience though.

Well that will be awesome. Just make sure they are looking out for foul balls
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 12, 2014, 09:07:00 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 08:59:15 AM
You seen that 6.3 Zillion for like $160.00??

A little rash and it was 125 TYD  :shocking: :o :shocking: :o
Dude I dunno if I can not pull the trigger but part of me is like the blemish drives me nuts  ~b~ :(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 09:10:47 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 12, 2014, 09:07:00 AM
A little rash and it was 125 TYD  :shocking: :o :shocking: :o
Dude I dunno if I can not pull the trigger but part of me is like the blemish drives me nuts  ~b~ :(

The ones from the Tackle Trap? I am with you, I like my stuff mint, but that is one hell of a deal!I would jump on it if I were you. I would, but I am determined to get a Zillion Type-R in the near future. Why? Because I just have to have one 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 12, 2014, 09:13:40 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 09:10:47 AM
The ones from the Tackle Trap? I am with you, I like my stuff mint, but that is one hell of a deal!I would jump on it if I were you. I would, but I am determined to get a Zillion Type-R in the near future. Why? Because I just have to have one 8)

I KNEW IT!! I knew you weren't done yet.  ~roflmao

You are hooked on Daiwas!! LOL....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 12, 2014, 09:20:50 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 09:10:47 AM
The ones from the Tackle Trap? I am with you, I like my stuff mint, but that is one hell of a deal!I would jump on it if I were you. I would, but I am determined to get a Zillion Type-R in the near future. Why? Because I just have to have one 8)

No on BBC one of the later posts....There are a couple near mint Sols for 120 too, think one might be sold....I dig the older daiwas like the viento, fuego and tierra. I really should have bought the left hand tierra on ebay 63 bucks woulda been worth a week on the couch.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 09:21:41 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 12, 2014, 09:13:40 AM
I KNEW IT!! I knew you weren't done yet.  ~roflmao

You are hooked on Daiwas!! LOL....

It will be a while Im sure before I see one. Im waiting for the deals to come rolling through. The Zillion I am hooked on for sure, other models, not soo much.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 12, 2014, 09:23:20 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 09:21:41 AM
It will be a while Im sure before I see one. Im waiting for the deals to come rolling through. The Zillion I am hooked on for sure, other models, not soo much.

I suspect an Oct debut just for  ^-^ and giggles...  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 09:26:47 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 12, 2014, 09:23:20 AM
I suspect an Oct debut just for  ^-^ and giggles...  ~roflmao

HA! I WISH!!! Can we say ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!!!, I mean besides getting to spend the weekend with you fine people.  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 12, 2014, 09:28:53 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 09:21:41 AM
It will be a while Im sure before I see one. Im waiting for the deals to come rolling through. The Zillion I am hooked on for sure, other models, not soo much.

I don't care for the pixy or tdz or ballistic too much. The steez, zillion, viento, tierra, alphas, fuego, old exceler I could all own. I really should just find a nice fuego that is really what I want. I don't need it yet, I just need to wait, april another new rod and fuego just keep my  eyes peeled for a steal until then.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 12, 2014, 09:47:08 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 12, 2014, 09:26:47 AM
HA! I WISH!!! Can we say ULTIMATE BIRTHDAY PRESENT!!!!, I mean besides getting to spend the weekend with you fine people.  ;D

Yeah... Yeah.... flattery will get you nowhere...  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 06:55:18 AM
Spent a half and hour this morning hunting Snakeheads. Found 2 with a ball of fry, kept pitching a bait to the bubbles everytime they showed. They kept biting it, just couldn't get them to eat it. Oh well, it was entertaining.  ~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 13, 2014, 08:04:24 AM
LMG found the perfect reel for you

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAIWA-Team-Crown-Royal-Mag-Force-CR-100-5B-/111433080881?pt=US_Taxidermy&hash=item19f1ede031 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/DAIWA-Team-Crown-Royal-Mag-Force-CR-100-5B-/111433080881?pt=US_Taxidermy&hash=item19f1ede031)

lo lo ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 08:35:12 AM
I was actually considering buying it for a second to put on the shelf.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 13, 2014, 09:30:41 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 08:35:12 AM
I was actually considering buying it for a second to put on the shelf.  lo

Pretty good shape, a CF handle updated knobs and bearing upgrade your good to go. No trailer queens here dude  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 09:40:41 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 13, 2014, 09:30:41 AM
Pretty good shape, a CF handle updated knobs and bearing upgrade your good to go. No trailer queens here dude  ;D

Sounds like your next reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 13, 2014, 09:51:25 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 09:40:41 AM
Sounds like your next reel.

For 12 bucks why the  ^-^ not LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 09:55:09 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 13, 2014, 09:51:25 AM
For 12 bucks why the  ^-^ not LOL

Its a Daiwa right? I thought you said you were dropping Quantum for Daiwa? ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 13, 2014, 10:03:15 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 09:55:09 AM
Its a Daiwa right? I thought you said you were dropping Quantum for Daiwa? ;)

Yes. It is a daiwa.....I am keeping the energy I have because it is a very good reel. I just think
I can get better value and a better performance sticking with Daiwa.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 11:02:22 AM
I think you need this

http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=570_571_574&products_id=5387
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 13, 2014, 11:19:43 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 11:02:22 AM
I think you need this

http://tackletrap.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=570_571_574&products_id=5387

Cant swing that man.

I have a couple prospects lined up at 45 and 50....old exceler and a td-pro....Only reason I am considering is because when I get my next rod I want a reel I like instead of whatever on it and I am afraid these won't be around....but then again if I wait who knows what I can scrounge up by then.  :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 12:30:07 PM
This day is dragging ass. Someone entertain me.  ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: fishingator on August 13, 2014, 02:12:10 PM
That's no lie.  I've been clock watching since I got to work.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 13, 2014, 02:24:44 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 12:30:07 PM
This day is dragging ass. Someone entertain me.  ~b~

There's no cultured type you can harass at work??  ~roflmao  >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 02:34:26 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 13, 2014, 02:24:44 PM
There's no cultured type you can harass at work??  ~roflmao  >:D

I have a few, but you know how they are, they cant take a joke.  ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 13, 2014, 02:35:49 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 02:34:26 PM
I have a few, but you know how they are, they cant take a joke.  ::)

~roflmao

You mean we are all not open minded, and take cultured jokes?? LOL!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 02:36:49 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 13, 2014, 02:35:49 PM
~roflmao

You mean we are all not open minded, and take cultured jokes?? LOL!!

Haha, nope.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 13, 2014, 02:56:42 PM
Check it out. The V&M baits I won in the raffle arrived!! Cool. I know just the place in Oct to use them... ;)



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 13, 2014, 03:25:20 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 13, 2014, 02:56:42 PM
Check it out. The V&M baits I won in the raffle arrived!! Cool. I know just the place in Oct to use them... ;)

I got a pack of those, they are pretty good.  ;) ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 03:36:59 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 13, 2014, 02:56:42 PM
Check it out. The V&M baits I won in the raffle arrived!! Cool. I know just the place in Oct to use them... ;)

You gonna sneak them in our hamburgers? lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 13, 2014, 03:39:10 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 03:36:59 PM
You gonna sneak them in our hamburgers? lo

Just yours!!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 13, 2014, 03:41:01 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 13, 2014, 03:39:10 PM
Just yours!! They are cooked in pork fat.... you wouldn't be able to tell after some  ~beer~ ~beer~ ~beer~ of these anyways.....  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 04:14:45 PM
At least not till I hit the crapper in the AM ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 13, 2014, 07:32:45 PM
Couldn't help myself. Had to get a finesse handle on the D. It looked too good.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 13, 2014, 07:35:08 PM
That looks nice! !
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 13, 2014, 07:41:17 PM
Does look good dude. I could roll with that reel based on looks but I do descriminate
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 13, 2014, 09:35:25 PM
Those look pretty good for the Kissimmee trip.  I'm the one watching the clock drag by now :-/
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 04:48:46 AM
Mike, get on BBC. 4 Daiwa Excelers for $100
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 06:55:07 AM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 14, 2014, 07:06:30 AM
Nice... remember though. Only bass count.... lol... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 14, 2014, 07:09:54 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 04:48:46 AM
Mike, get on BBC. 4 Daiwa Excelers for $100

hahaha I saw lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 07:56:44 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 14, 2014, 07:06:30 AM
Nice... remember though. Only bass count.... lol... ;)

I figured it was a tough month. Why not try?! lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 14, 2014, 07:57:46 AM
Too bad there is nothing else to try for up here. Guess Bream but I don't have that setup going yet  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 14, 2014, 08:06:53 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 07:56:44 AM
I figured it was a tough month. Why not try?! lo
Same thing with me. The only difference is that my exotic are pea's.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 08:14:47 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 14, 2014, 08:06:53 AM
Same thing with me. The only difference is that my exotic are pea's.

Canned? Frozen? Salted? Unsalted?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 14, 2014, 08:16:26 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 08:14:47 AM
Canned? Frozen? Salted? Unsalted?
Ha....ha.... ha.... don't quit your day job.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 08:18:28 AM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 14, 2014, 08:22:12 AM
My peacock looks like these...


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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 08:23:17 AM
 :o That's just plain pretty!!!  :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 09:08:21 AM
New Smoke review on TT Mike!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 14, 2014, 09:15:37 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 09:08:21 AM
New Smoke review on TT Mike!!!

LOL I kicked that habit. I am in a transition phase  :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 14, 2014, 12:26:35 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 14, 2014, 08:22:12 AM
My peacock looks like these...

Beautiful fish Lou!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 14, 2014, 12:39:04 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 09:08:21 AM
New Smoke review on TT Mike!!!

So what did you think about the removeable hood to inspect and lube the guts without handle disassembly? Thought that was neat... Free floating spool that is a welcome to the 21st century, my daiwa has had that for yrs now right?  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 12:40:35 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 14, 2014, 12:39:04 PM
So what did you think about the removeable hood to inspect and lube the guts without handle disassembly? Thought that was neat... Free floating spool that is a welcome to the 21st century, my daiwa has had that for yrs now right?  lo

Yeah, the reel is quite interesting to say the least.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 14, 2014, 12:45:54 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on August 14, 2014, 12:26:35 PM
Beautiful fish Lou!!!
Thanks Chris, that is my PB in the peacock division. Between 5-6lb fish I caught last summer. It was a beautiful fish indeed.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 03:11:44 PM
Looks like I may not get any fishing in this afternoon with this weather.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 14, 2014, 03:25:00 PM
Don't feel bad, I haven't fished this whole week and this weekend is out. I am busy tonight too.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 03:47:39 PM
Me too. I have a lot of beer to drink tonight.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 14, 2014, 03:50:57 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 03:47:39 PM
Me too. I have a lot of beer to drink tonight.

How many  of these  ~beer~ ~beer~ before you start losing concentration??  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 03:59:03 PM
Eh, 4-5. By then you should be just arriving at the house.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 14, 2014, 04:05:52 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 03:59:03 PM
Eh, 4-5. By then you should be just arriving at the house.

Should i bring some smelling salts just in case I find you taking a little nappy nap in the garage...  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 04:06:47 PM
Just dump ice water on me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 14, 2014, 04:12:25 PM
  :sleep:  +   :toot: :toot: =  :shocking: :shocking: :shocking: :shocking: :shocking:

That should wake you up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 04:13:32 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 09:07:13 PM
Happy Birthday Lou. Welcome to the HawgTech family.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 14, 2014, 09:25:44 PM
Oooh aaaah :O
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 14, 2014, 10:01:51 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 14, 2014, 09:07:13 PM
Happy Birthday Lou. Welcome to the HawgTech family.
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Thanks LMG!! I appreciate your help on educating me on  the benefits of having  hawg tech's and I especially love the magic you performed on my reels. They are puuuuurring. Night and Day difference my friend. Can't wait to hit the water with them. Thanks again bud.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 14, 2014, 10:51:12 PM
I got a new boat! Just drive it right in?? :-/

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 15, 2014, 07:19:24 AM
The new and revamped Curado's have gone back on their rods... Check it..

Thanks again LMG!!

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 15, 2014, 07:27:04 AM
Quote from: West6550 on August 14, 2014, 10:51:12 PM
I got a new boat! Just drive it right in?? :-/

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How do the bugs taste?  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 15, 2014, 07:27:51 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 15, 2014, 07:19:24 AM
The new and revamped Curado's have gone back on their rods... Check it..

Thanks again LMG!!

cool man, they have that lews look to them now  lo ;) 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 15, 2014, 07:34:00 AM
new rod is a beast. I love it!  ~heart I cannot wait to stick a fish pitching or working a big worm. Missed 3 frogs strikes this morning, the rain got them active though. The first one was small, he had it. I waited too long to set, the other two were not that great of strikes to begin with. I did find my new frog color, pad crasher in bullfrog. Like the pearl yellow solid belly... 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 15, 2014, 07:45:50 AM
Man that lounge over at BBC is amazing, political and religionous posts abound. Good stuff....
check out the hood thread and the al sharpton thread if yall get a chance.....cheetos and grape drink  ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 15, 2014, 09:21:17 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 15, 2014, 07:34:00 AM
new rod is a beast. I love it!  ~heart I cannot wait to stick a fish pitching or working a big worm. Missed 3 frogs strikes this morning, the rain got them active though. The first one was small, he had it. I waited too long to set, the other two were not that great of strikes to begin with. I did find my new frog color, pad crasher in bullfrog. Like the pearl yellow solid belly... 8)
Finding the right frogging stick is essential. I am  glad you found something that you enjoy. It was a long time in the making.  Congrats! !
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 15, 2014, 01:35:44 PM
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Heard mixed rrviews about this Yak from walmart. Decided to give it a go. Only got to play with it for 30 minutes before work.

Cant wait to catch some fish!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 15, 2014, 01:38:52 PM
Have u ever fished from a yak before? Are you bringing that to the classic?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 15, 2014, 01:44:27 PM
Ive fished from canoes its not much different. It would be tough to measure fish in so maybe have to pull to a shore line to do that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 15, 2014, 01:49:29 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on August 15, 2014, 01:44:27 PM
Ive fished from canoes its not much different. It would be tough to measure fish in so maybe have to pull to a shore line to do that.
Are you taking it to the classic?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 15, 2014, 02:13:56 PM
Possibly. If there is no open seats.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 15, 2014, 02:17:41 PM
Someone PLEASE make the clock turn to 5 already!  :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 15, 2014, 02:44:24 PM
Sorry I'm laying in bed debating what to do with my three days off :-/  don't feel like adjusting anything
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 15, 2014, 03:22:40 PM
Im waiting for the end of the day. Off to Popops to indulge  in some Johnny Walker. :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 16, 2014, 09:30:05 AM
God you gotta love walmart lol. Check out this rare Gary Yamamoto Crankbait. Looks awfully similare to a KVD Square bill! Ha!

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 18, 2014, 09:02:31 AM
Those arent rare, theyre NEW  :-*

Gary is putting out a full line, Dicks is carrying a bunch of them. I kinda like em, come with good hooks that dont need changin' since those are the ones I normally change my cranks to anyway. I hate that the Strike Kings come with such junk hooks. KVD's name on the bait, but no KVD Triple Grip hooks? Cmon now!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 18, 2014, 12:05:40 PM
Look in the box though. Its a kvd  square bill. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 18, 2014, 12:11:24 PM
Like I said before, you could get those blanks from China for CHEAPPPPPpppp and paint them yourself. Some even come already painted generic like that one if you want. Then just throw hooks on em and box em up easy peasy. I found Megabass blanks from the company that makes em in China for 2 bucks a bait. Then MB just puts a stunning paint job on em and marks em up $25 bucks more  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 18, 2014, 12:56:04 PM
I wonder if you just took a blank and threw hooks on it if it would produce just as good? Sounds like a good test.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 19, 2014, 04:14:33 AM
Quote from: Pz3 on August 16, 2014, 09:30:05 AM
God you gotta love walmart lol. Check out this rare Gary Yamamoto Crankbait. Looks awfully similare to a KVD Square bill! Ha!

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That's what you call retail theft... somebody swap the boxes to save cash.  Or returned an old one they didn't like in the Gary $$$ moto box.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 19, 2014, 05:38:18 AM
Quote from: West6550 on August 19, 2014, 04:14:33 AM
That's what you call retail theft... somebody swap the boxes to save cash.  Or returned an old one they didn't like in the Gary $$$ moto box.

I think you got it. Bet they got a new GYB crank and returned it with the old KVD. Walmarts employee knows no difference. LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 19, 2014, 05:45:13 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 19, 2014, 05:38:18 AM
I think you got it. Bet they got a new GYB crank and returned it with the old KVD. Walmarts employee knows no difference. LOL
Nope.. amazing how many returns they put back in the shelves.  Little tape or a staple here lol and bam sell it again!

They had a Abu Vendetta marked down on clearance once and I pointed out it had a chip in it. They gave me another 10% off! Rod is still going strong!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 19, 2014, 05:51:01 AM
Quote from: West6550 on August 19, 2014, 05:45:13 AM
Nope.. amazing how many returns they put back in the shelves.  Little tape or a staple here lol and bam sell it again!

They had a Abu Vendetta marked down on clearance once and I pointed out it had a chip in it. They gave me another 10% off! Rod is still going strong!

The return switch-a-roo is just something that I never thought of...But now it makes sense. You have just taken my tackle addition to efficient new hieghts  :-* lo just kidding.....but serious it is a 5 dollar lure it is ashame folks have to stoop to that level.....

And yes the employees are clueless, some of the mark downs and deals on stuff leaves me scratching my head saying how does WM make any money
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on August 19, 2014, 05:58:49 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 19, 2014, 05:51:01 AM
The return switch-a-roo is just something that I never thought of...But now it makes sense. You have just taken my tackle addition to efficient new hieghts  :-* lo just kidding.....but serious it is a 5 dollar lure it is ashame folks have to stoop to that level.....

And yes the employees are clueless, some of the mark downs and deals on stuff leaves me scratching my head saying how does WM make any money
It seriously is retail theft lol swapping stickers is too.  Aka depriving the merchant of the value.

Sad honestly.   But thieves will pretty much always be around.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 19, 2014, 06:18:25 AM
Yep What LMG paid for that Curado D was pretty much highway robbery. You find them everywhere even on Fishbook  :o PoPo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 19, 2014, 06:59:26 AM
Yall see Ron's new site is up? Got a few baits now, berkely plastics for 2.97 which ain't bad next rod purchase I will grab a few sacks of pit bosses and fatty craws.  ~read  ~shhh  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 19, 2014, 08:25:54 AM
Quote from: Pz3 on August 18, 2014, 12:05:40 PM
Look in the box though. Its a kvd  square bill. ;)

It didnt click that someone swapped the lure! Alicia picked up a few of those GYCB cranks the other day and the paint was just ok looking, just like the strike kings really similar paint job. Probably the only difference is the hooks, and they want a couple bucks more I think. So I thought it was the Yama crank in the box still, and you just hadnt seen em yet hehe. Duh to me!!  ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 19, 2014, 08:04:56 PM
Ugh, more cleaning, a bit of rearranging. Wondering what I am going to do this Sunday. I am thinking of doing a trip on the C-14 for some mix of Bass and Snakeheads. Kind of just want to make it a simple trip with maybe 3 rods, and some simple canal fishing. I think with the amount of water that has been coming in and out of the Glades mixed with the on/off storms, the fish have been really screwed up lately out there. Time to hit the ledged canals for some basic fishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 19, 2014, 08:20:34 PM
I am hitting the glades on Saturday.  I am going on the second half of the day,  and see if I can get into the afternoon and late afternoon  bite.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 20, 2014, 04:20:58 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 19, 2014, 08:20:34 PM
I am hitting the glades on Saturday.  I am going on the second half of the day,  and see if I can get into the afternoon and late afternoon  bite.

Good luck out there. There is a benefit tourney going on Sunday at Holiday, so I would stay out of there this weekend.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 20, 2014, 04:58:22 AM
Thanks,  but I am not fishing out of Holiday.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 20, 2014, 10:54:46 AM
Mike has some really nice CuradoD's for sale in the For Sale section. Someone better jump on these reels. Really good prices for a killer reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 20, 2014, 11:11:09 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 20, 2014, 10:54:46 AM
Mike has some really nice CuradoD's for sale in the For Sale section. Someone better jump on these reels. Really good prices for a killer reel.

Dang I would if I could but I just bought a new reel last week.  >:( I really like the look of these and never tried a shimano.  :(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 20, 2014, 11:17:29 AM
Wow!! MCS,  I never thought I would hear you say you want to try a Shimano.  Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 20, 2014, 11:19:46 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 20, 2014, 11:11:09 AM
Dang I would if I could but I just bought a new reel last week.  >:( I really like the look of these and never tried a shimano.  :(

Those would be the ones to try for sure.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 20, 2014, 11:29:18 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 20, 2014, 11:17:29 AM
Wow!! MCS,  I never thought I would hear you say you want to try a Shimano.  Lol!!

Things I dislike about shimano...The shape of some of their reels, like the I and the color scheme and knobs. I really hate the shape of their knobs. But I admire a calias or antares. They look nice, too nice  $$ for this bank beater.  lo But the D I like the color, shape, I could roll with that add a better handle and better knobs. It be good to go.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 20, 2014, 12:09:47 PM
Cores intrigue me a little, but my thought on those are if I am spending that much get a zillion and be happy  ;D lo ;) 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 20, 2014, 12:32:25 PM
I like my cores more than the zillions but thats just me. Im all sheemano! This Chronarch ci4 honestly was the first reel from them I havent been completely stoked with. The Chronarch E was just okay as well. But when you get up into the Cores man you really notice the difference.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 20, 2014, 12:41:27 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 20, 2014, 12:09:47 PM
Cores intrigue me a little, but my thought on those are if I am spending that much get a zillion and be happy  ;D lo ;) 8)

Im with you. My E series perform better than stock Cores and Ci4 Chronarchs, and cost me way less to tune. Zillions are built more solid for the price.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 21, 2014, 08:33:21 AM
Those E's are workhorses. I am going to start upgrading the bearings in mine to make them frog launchers. Ive already polished all the internal brass washers and upgraded them all to Carbon drags with Cals grease. Flushed the bearings in brake kleen and lubed with yellow rocket fuel. Did the same to my 2 cores, and they run great. The Chronarch E after I cleaned it just never felt right. Not sure why. It feels smooth as silk when reeling slack line, but as soon as there is pressure it feels like im reeling mud in the reel. Very weird. New Chronarch ci4 feels exactly the same, only its just always mud. It was way worse when I got it, cleaned it because it was LOADED with grease and its better now. But not like the Curado Es or Cores. Think I need to reclean those, or let LMG take a look at them. I'll give you a ring later LMG, I am about due for a cleaning on all my reels. Wondering what you use to flush.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 21, 2014, 09:13:39 AM
I will try my best for you if you would like.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 21, 2014, 09:28:43 AM
I'll do the cleanings, just may want you to take a look at those two reels that arent acting right for me. Gonna clean them again and see how they act after that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 21, 2014, 09:30:37 AM
The cleaning and relubing is the only way to find out. Are you using enough grease on the gears? etc. I know mine are always silk when Im done. Well, you know, you have seen my Es perfrom, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 21, 2014, 12:45:49 PM
Your E's launched, and fishing the flats at Lox I can see the need for sure. Even the bigger ponds I am fishing at home, those fish are chasing bait out in the middle just out of reach. The smaller ones is where Im getting my better fish, where I can bomb a cast to them while they are schooling under those shad balls on the surface.

The Chornarch E initially didnt have enough grease on the gears. I read some instructions and it talked about not using alot. I took that too literally. Felt like the teeth were grinding when I put it back together. Opened it up and put a bit more grease on the gear teeth, and it smoothed back up. Thing casts a mile, it just feels kinda weird under load.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 22, 2014, 09:42:07 AM
Looks like September is gonna be a busy month for me. Looking for a new place to get out of the place I am at. Landlord is an idiot, and we are done with him. Trying to find a place to be officially moved in by Oct 1st.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 22, 2014, 11:07:40 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 22, 2014, 09:42:07 AM
Looks like September is gonna be a busy month for me. Looking for a new place to get out of the place I am at. Landlord is an idiot, and we are done with him. Trying to find a place to be officially moved in by Oct 1st.

Oh I know the feeling two almost three yrs here of this our landlord so unprofessional. We are done too, I have to deal with that in DEC. trying to buy but that is frustrating in itself.....Good Luck
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 22, 2014, 11:11:44 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 22, 2014, 09:42:07 AM
Looks like September is gonna be a busy month for me. Looking for a new place to get out of the place I am at. Landlord is an idiot, and we are done with him. Trying to find a place to be officially moved in by Oct 1st.
Aww man that sucks, I remember what a pita, it was when u moved last yr I think.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 22, 2014, 11:30:25 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 22, 2014, 11:11:44 AM
Aww man that sucks, I remember what a pita, it was when u moved last yr I think.

That's because we had stuff that we had to pick up from different places. This time at least everything is in one spot, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 22, 2014, 11:45:22 AM
Well at least with you, LMG, Deadeye with a bad back and Evo Chris out for sept doing non fishing things. My path to bragging rights champ is becoming more clear cut. Now I only have to hope Lou and CCR find better more important things to do and I will be all set  >:D ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 22, 2014, 12:19:02 PM
Did you go to Disneyworld with Lou? I think you got stuck in the Fantasia ride!  :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 22, 2014, 12:22:50 PM
BAHWAHAHAHA!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 22, 2014, 12:46:27 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on August 22, 2014, 12:19:02 PM
Did you go to Disneyworld with Lou? I think you got stuck in the Fantasia ride!  :P

Teacups man. They make me dizzy.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 22, 2014, 01:02:18 PM
Deadlines met....slowest day ever  ~b~ :help: :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 22, 2014, 01:14:14 PM
ok so maybe this will get some chat....Cores....I don't like coremg 100 or mg50 that look like the curado I the one I like is the MG7 what is it? and why does it look different from the two others I mentioned? I am going off TW site....

Next topic.....Curado D or Fuego which would you choose? Why?

Next Statement I like the Jackall(eventhough they are shimano) scissor comb they look sooo awesome in the videos swiming, hopping and falling striaght down.

Damiki....anyone of yall use their topwater stuff? Dolphin and Rambler....Also have a soft bait the monster Miki...looks cool not as cool as the jackall though....

So please thoughts
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 22, 2014, 01:40:32 PM
Fine ignore me  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 22, 2014, 07:14:09 PM
CuradoD.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 22, 2014, 08:15:20 PM
That's it? Lol.....fuego it is lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 23, 2014, 07:54:19 AM
Found out why my 3 Curado E's had no distance. Somehow an extra brake popped out on all of them! Two I might have done, becuase they were set correctly perpendicular to each other. Think I was throwing some big swimbaits at one time and had them set to 3 on. But the other one was randomly set to two right next to each other and one across. That aint right! Fixed those and they are bombing frogs again!

So MCS, to your questions on the core. The Core100 and Core 50's all look the same. The MG7 is just a core100 with a faster gear ratio, and the spool is black. Its still on the same exact frame as the Core100. The 50MG is my favorite of all my reels, hands down. Second favorite is my Core100, and I wish I could run MG7 gearing in it but I cant since its a lefty. MG7 doesnt come in lefty  ~rant

I never rocked a D, but my E's are workhorses! Going to upgrade the bearings in all of them in the next few weeks and soup em up a bit. They all have Carbontex upgrades already, and a light supertune polishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 23, 2014, 08:15:37 AM
MCS, i get the feeling if you get a nice shimano in your hands regardless of the series or if its current or not, you will be saying quantum who???  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 23, 2014, 08:55:23 AM
Mike, I think you need a D in your hands....... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 23, 2014, 09:06:13 AM
The pic of the mg7 looks rounder like the older shimanos.....I like something like the shape of the Antares or Calais ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 23, 2014, 09:07:50 AM
We must replace the knobs immediately though I cannot stand the feel/shape.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 23, 2014, 09:09:19 AM

Quote from: Bassinlou on August 23, 2014, 08:15:37 AM
MCS, i get the feeling if you get a nice shimano in your hands regardless of the series or if its current or not, you will be saying quantum who???  ~roflmao

U ever fish a daiwa they are sweet too....zillions galore if I had deep pockets (5 less kids) like LMG :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 23, 2014, 10:13:38 AM
No haven't gotten around to Diawa's yet, but I have used quite a few from other brands. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 25, 2014, 06:18:56 AM
Killer deal alert!!!!!

http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/520794-daiwa-coastal-right-handed-mint-shimano-scorpion-mg-1000-used.html
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 25, 2014, 08:16:39 PM
Did a little rearranging. Since I get a free box when I get the Humping Toad kit, I decided to put it to good use to add to the bag.
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Now you have seen a few of my secrets.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 25, 2014, 08:21:59 PM
Keep those boxes out of the sun. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 25, 2014, 08:27:44 PM
They stay in the bag when I am fishing. The bag sits in the front cubby of the point for easy access.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 25, 2014, 08:40:07 PM
Looks like a lot of the colors ive been leaning towards lately. Nice stuff.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 07:38:08 AM
This is gonna be a hard thing for me, but I am going to sell my Curado and Chronarch 200E7's to fund a custom Lee Smith rod for my Curado50E.  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on August 27, 2014, 07:44:12 AM
Blasphemy! :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 27, 2014, 07:50:30 AM
Whoa....whoa... don't make decisions while your consuming your adult beverages.... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 07:57:05 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 27, 2014, 07:50:30 AM
Whoa....whoa... don't make decisions while your consuming your adult beverages.... ;)

I really don't know how you do that........ ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 08:45:50 AM
How bout sell the D?  ;D ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 09:19:07 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 27, 2014, 08:45:50 AM
How bout sell the D?  ;D ;)

NEVER!!!!! >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 09:25:51 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 09:19:07 AM
NEVER!!!!! >:D

They got a d for under a hundy over on sleezebay(liked it so I stole it)....2 lefites 2 righties

Whats better D or E....D have a better look, color and shape to me....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 10:13:23 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 27, 2014, 09:25:51 AM
They got a d for under a hundy over on sleezebay(liked it so I stole it)....2 lefites 2 righties

Whats better D or E....D have a better look, color and shape to me....

Get on it!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 10:14:44 AM
The deal has been made, the custom rod build is going down!!! >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 10:16:05 AM
Oh snap!.......You need to sell any rods?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 10:16:56 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 10:13:23 AM
Get on it!!

10 hrs left 115.....the other righty is 2 days and is at 67

There is a righty fuego for 99 with 23 hrs left to go
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 10:17:31 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 27, 2014, 10:16:05 AM
Oh snap!.......You need to sell any rods?

Nope, made a trade for my 2 200Es.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 10:31:32 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 10:17:31 AM
Nope, made a trade for my 2 200Es.

But your still selling the ones on BBC?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 10:40:47 AM
Nope, just didn't have a chance to edit it. Damn work got in the way again.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 10:41:09 AM
So what are the details? U pick a blank yet? power? What technique(s) you going for?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 10:42:08 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 10:40:47 AM
Nope, just didn't have a chance to edit it. Damn work got in the way again.  lo

I just made you an offer for them on there  8)............................................................No not really lo ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 12:27:16 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 27, 2014, 10:41:09 AM
So what are the details? U pick a blank yet? power? What technique(s) you going for?

Im still in the questionnaire stage, lol. I want something like a Champion704 style rod, with green coloring and gold accents, maybe some silver in it. Its gonna be quite a process to get every detail figured out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 12:47:00 PM
U like 7 foot or longer? I like the 7-3 or 7-6 lengths. I assume this rods gonna be for throwing EZs lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 12:52:47 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 27, 2014, 12:47:00 PM
U like 7 foot or longer? I like the 7-3 or 7-6 lengths. I assume this rods gonna be for throwing EZs lol

No, I want a 7', I don't like long rods. Its gonna be for my 50E to be an all around fun rig. Mostly T-Rigs with 12# YoZuri line.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 01:17:50 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 12:52:47 PM
No, I want a 7', I don't like long rods. Its gonna be for my 50E to be an all around fun rig. Mostly T-Rigs with 12# YoZuri line.

Oh my bad I guess a 7 footer is like a 7-6 for the vertically challenged :D ;) so the 50 size shimano are they smaller than a smoke 100? I get you point though, it's a small reel (for tiny hands :D ) so balances well with the shorter rod...;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 01:25:53 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 27, 2014, 01:17:50 PM
Oh my bad I guess a 7 footer is like a 7-6 for the vertically challenged :D ;) so the 50 size shimano are they smaller than a smoke 100? I get you point though, it's a small reel (for tiny hands :D ) so balances well with the shorter rod...;)

Yeah, similar size, just formed different.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 01:45:34 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 01:25:53 PM
Yeah, similar size, just formed different.

Ok I was just wondering if they weren't like fishing with a tiny crappie reel :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 01:57:34 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 27, 2014, 01:45:34 PM
Ok I was just wondering if they weren't like fishing with a tiny crappie reel :D

No man, that thing is a solid reel. For $100, you would be a fool to not get it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 02:08:34 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 01:57:34 PM
No man, that thing is a solid reel. For $100, you would be a fool to not get it.

I am still on rod short another reel would put me into tackle junkie territory. :D can't do it....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 27, 2014, 02:34:24 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 07:38:08 AM
This is gonna be a hard thing for me, but I am going to sell my Curado and Chronarch 200E7's to fund a custom Lee Smith rod for my Curado50E.  :'(

I just read the thread that lead to this decision. Your taste is getting up there my friend. Diawa reels and now the custom rod route. You better start saving alot of nickels and dimes, cuz I am sure once you get your hands on it, it will not be your last.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 02:48:40 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on August 27, 2014, 02:34:24 PM
I just read the thread that lead to this decision. Your taste is getting up there my friend. Diawa reels and now the custom rod route. You better start saving alot of nickels and dimes, cuz I am sure once you get your hands on it, it will not be your last.

Im out of things that I can trade. I think its just the "not fishing" thoughts getting to me. Damn horrible summer has put me in a stuper. To be honest, what made me make the decision is that I kept walking in the room and seeing the CU50E sitting on the shelf. The thought of how much I really enjoyed fishing the reel made me finally make a decision. I had to bring it back, and what a better way than a dream rod that would make me put it back in service. Going to be a Happy Birthday to me-self.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 27, 2014, 02:56:55 PM
Enjoy your birthday gift.  ~c~ They look and sound like very special rods. Custom rods are unique that's for sure. An old buddy of mine had his offshore rods custom made years ago by Biscayne rods. They looked sweet.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 03:30:38 PM
Just don't get the tramp stamp on it... ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on August 27, 2014, 04:49:20 PM
What brand of blank? That's the most important part :) then make sure you put nice guides on it. Fuji sic or recoils is all I use
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 05:20:52 PM
I like this ideas, but the E needs something. The D looks like the Terminator.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 05:28:08 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 05:20:52 PM
I like this ideas, but the E needs something. The D looks like the Terminator.

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Mike does the drag stars to match too if they are aluminum make the Es gold like the bits on the handle if possible
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 05:28:47 PM
Something like that.......
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 05:46:58 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 05:28:47 PM
Something like that.......

And the spool tension knob ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 05:57:48 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 27, 2014, 05:46:58 PM
And the spool tension knob ;)


Now who's in who's head?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on August 27, 2014, 06:00:55 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 05:57:48 PM

Now who's in who's head?

LOL... MCS is slowly converting to the darkside.... its so funny to see the changes. Now he is throwing Yozuri, and he is looking at Shimano reels, and thinking how to maximize the bling...  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 06:49:01 PM
Soo true..lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 06:50:58 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 07:26:06 PM
WTF I only had one beer so far! Is that magic or somebody stole our idea?!?!?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 07:31:07 PM
It's getting a good cleaning.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 07:37:42 PM
Did you get it guilded already? Or u had spare gold parts? I am confused
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 07:38:14 PM
I took a ride to Mike's house. 😉
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 07:38:38 PM
Before
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 08:09:31 PM
Damn now that's service! lol....the process is that fast too?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 08:12:29 PM
No, I gave him my old ones, he gave me ones already done.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 08:19:00 PM
Oooooh I knew it your a leprechaun
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 27, 2014, 08:19:58 PM
That would explain the height.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 27, 2014, 08:47:09 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 08:59:51 AM
Well, I am going to put the 50 back together by this weekend, and ship it off to Lee on Monday. With the reel in person he should have a better visual of the colors and be able to use it to balance the rod. Im gonna miss my baby.  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 28, 2014, 09:44:04 AM
U going spiral guides?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 10:01:55 AM
No. Don't like them.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 28, 2014, 10:12:52 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 10:01:55 AM
No. Don't like them.

You fish with one of them ever? I am curious, honestly that is the only reason I think I would maybe do a custom rod. I will tell you after 30 yrs of spinning reels before converting to casting, I don't enjoy fishing with spinning reels anymore, but I do miss the spinning rods and fighting a fish on those. The spiral look neat, and in theory offer more. But I wonder if it does increase the crisp and sensitive feeling all the better.  It is supposed to be the best of both spinning and casting rods.  :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 11:19:02 AM
Quote from: MCS on August 28, 2014, 10:12:52 AM
You fish with one of them ever? I am curious, honestly that is the only reason I think I would maybe do a custom rod. I will tell you after 30 yrs of spinning reels before converting to casting, I don't enjoy fishing with spinning reels anymore, but I do miss the spinning rods and fighting a fish on those. The spiral look neat, and in theory offer more. But I wonder if it does increase the crisp and sensitive feeling all the better.  It is supposed to be the best of both spinning and casting rods.  :-\

No. Just don't like the look. Just want a conventional style.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 28, 2014, 11:29:55 AM
I hear you.....Just curious not questioning YOUR choice on YOUR rod   >:D You know I throw up in my mouth every time I say this, but the new crucial rods look nice! I could see a nice daiwa mounted on one.  ;D Maybe a D or E series curado  ??? but first I need to get a rod for this exceler. I want a shorter (6-3 to 6-8) topwater rod for poppers and jerkbaits. Problem is which one.... lo 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 01:08:38 PM
I have a 6'6 Clarus rod you can have for cheap if you want. M F action, custom shortened by me for my top water plugs.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 28, 2014, 01:29:49 PM
My bad I don't know my shee-man-O well enought I meant to say new crucial rods. The cork ones....They look goooooood.  8) ;PHO)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 01:33:29 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 28, 2014, 01:29:49 PM
My bad I don't know my shee-man-O well enought I meant to say new crucial rods. The cork ones....They look goooooood.  8) ;PHO)

You did say Crucial, but I am saying I have a Clarus rod that was my topwater rod that if you want you can have for cheap.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 28, 2014, 01:34:59 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 01:33:29 PM
You did say Crucial, but I am saying I have a Clarus rod that was my topwater rod that if you want you can have for cheap.

what do you use now?......I have a ace in my sleeve when I am ready I may have to eat some crow but for 40 a pop worth it IMO...... I also may have another person that can help with another brand too.... :D ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 02:07:15 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 28, 2014, 01:34:59 PM
what do you use now?......I have a ace in my sleeve when I am ready I may have to eat some crow but for 40 a pop worth it IMO...... I also may have another person that can help with another brand too.... :D ;)

Just my D with the YoZuri and the 704 for now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 28, 2014, 02:11:02 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 02:07:15 PM
Just my D with the YoZuri and the 704 for now.

Yeah I am looking light, something that will throw 1/4 to 3/8 oz hardbaits. DB minnows, pop-r or yozuri 3ds or 3db poppers. Few rapala baits, some bandit footlose and 100s

I got the 734 I will throw a big spook or lipless with....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 28, 2014, 02:20:01 PM
I am also looking for a long light or med light....like 6-10 to 7 to put my pflueger 20 size president on....
Throw grubs and senkos, catch pan fish....fun times.  ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 02:27:52 PM
Quote from: MCS on August 28, 2014, 02:11:02 PM
Yeah I am looking light, something that will throw 1/4 to 3/8 oz hardbaits. DB minnows, pop-r or yozuri 3ds or 3db poppers. Few rapala baits, some bandit footlose and 100s

I got the 734 I will throw a big spook or lipless with....

The Clarus rod is a Medium Fast.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 28, 2014, 03:43:58 PM
Aaah. Maybe but not til after december.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 28, 2014, 07:36:46 PM
She has been completely cleaned and lubed. Now to ship her off to Lee.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 29, 2014, 09:56:32 AM
You people are boring today
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 29, 2014, 10:02:06 AM
Not much but its a start.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 29, 2014, 11:05:04 AM
Nice Good start right there.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on August 29, 2014, 12:32:34 PM
Its a satchel!!!  ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 29, 2014, 12:37:20 PM
Satchels work meng
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 29, 2014, 12:49:07 PM
Well I fondled my first fitzgerald a buddy picked up. Nice rods, very simple and very clean. Tad tip heavy, but not too bad. I could see it useful for some applications. If I can swing it I would love to put one of them to work next time I got rod shopping......after Jan 1st  lo ;) 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 29, 2014, 01:07:24 PM
There is a lews rod im definitly getting. As soon as it is released. :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on August 29, 2014, 01:22:09 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on August 29, 2014, 01:07:24 PM
There is a lews rod im definitly getting. As soon as it is released. :P

The white and black one? They looked good in the video I saw.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on August 29, 2014, 02:15:21 PM
Yep!
Rated 3/16 to 5/8, Medium heavy, fast 6'10"
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 01, 2014, 06:23:40 PM
Just ordered some Shimano parts to keep in my stock from eparts. Man, they have just about anything. Mostly got some small things that tend to wear with time. Some things that I fortunately never have had to change, but since I plan on using my 50Es for quite some time, the parts were cheap enough to get to have around.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on September 02, 2014, 07:36:10 AM
I laughed so hard at this lol

http://www.jimmyhouston.com/tips-2/fishing-stereotypes-dude-perfect/
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 02, 2014, 08:13:35 AM
Think were gonna pick up some bikes so we can tour around the neighborhood and fish. Anyone have anything cool they have done for rod holders? CCR dont you guys bike to your spot?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 02, 2014, 06:31:35 PM
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Yep, new drags. One for the Curado50, to replace the Carbontex that has been in there since new, and one extra for stock.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 02, 2014, 07:06:48 PM

Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on September 02, 2014, 08:13:35 AM
Think were gonna pick up some bikes so we can tour around the neighborhood and fish. Anyone have anything cool they have done for rod holders? CCR dont you guys bike to your spot?
I use something called a Kwiktwist. Found them at Tractor Supply and they're like a giant twist tie that is covered with a foam pad and floats. I had a few of them lying around the house so I put them to use. They work pretty well and they don't mar up the rods or bikes. I carry 2 rods on my bike even though the pics show a single rod for demonstration.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 02, 2014, 08:33:31 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 02, 2014, 07:06:48 PM
I use something called a Kwiktwist. Found them at Tractor Supply and they're like a giant twist tie that is covered with a foam pad and floats. I had a few of them lying around the house so I put them to use. They work pretty well and they don't mar up the rods or bikes. I carry 2 rods on my bike even though the pics show a single rod for demonstration.

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You could have a jousting match, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 02, 2014, 09:26:53 PM
It's low-tech, but it works well.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 03, 2014, 02:38:56 PM
Selling off all my factory handles. Have only managed to sell one so far. Some extra cash for gear.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 03, 2014, 02:42:39 PM
Yeah I saw the T3 was semi interesting, but the handles on my excelers are pretty much the same.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 04, 2014, 09:47:05 AM
2 handles are gone. Last 4 pending payment.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on September 04, 2014, 11:32:31 AM
Quote from: West6550 on September 02, 2014, 07:36:10 AM
I laughed so hard at this lol

http://www.jimmyhouston.com/tips-2/fishing-stereotypes-dude-perfect/
You should seriously watch this.  It is hilarious.   I know I have done a few of these lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 04, 2014, 12:35:45 PM
Looks like all handles are sold. Hello HedgeHog Studio!!! Some gold for the Curado, and some blue for the Zillion Coastal!!! 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 04, 2014, 01:34:45 PM
Quote from: West6550 on September 04, 2014, 11:32:31 AM
You should seriously watch this.  It is hilarious.   I know I have done a few of these lol
The hotpocket and red snapper were hilarious.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 04, 2014, 02:49:55 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 04, 2014, 12:35:45 PM
Looks like all handles are sold. Hello HedgeHog Studio!!! Some gold for the Curado, and some blue for the Zillion Coastal!!! 8)

Sweet! please upgrade those rotten shimano nobs on that beautiful Daiwa reel.....Dude they had a Zillion for 60 with 6 hrs left....as soon as I clicked that sucker shot up to over a hundred  ~xyz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 04, 2014, 02:52:39 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 04, 2014, 02:49:55 PM
Sweet! please upgrade those rotten shimano nobs on that beautiful Daiwa reel.....Dude they had a Zillion for 60 with 6 hrs left....as soon as I clicked that sucker shot up to over a hundred  ~xyz

No. Those Septon knobs are the most comfortable knobs ever made!!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 04, 2014, 02:56:04 PM
Word on the street is that the rod should be complete by the end of this month. That will mean Happy Birthday to me if it works out!! ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 04, 2014, 03:32:30 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 04, 2014, 02:52:39 PM
No. Those Septon knobs are the most comfortable knobs ever made!!!!

They feel cheap. I had this Volkswagen Jetta that felt just like that shit and I peeled off. Hate the stuff. And the shape is weird. Daiwa has it right, quantums not bad, even take lews over that. But dude some blue and carbon zpi or avail on the zillion would be sick : D just sayin
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on September 04, 2014, 05:51:07 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on September 04, 2014, 01:34:45 PM
The hotpocket and red snapper were hilarious.
The "14 oz ribeye".. I died lol "were not even fishing for the same species" lolol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 05, 2014, 10:06:32 AM
My Hedgehog Studio order has shipped!! ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 05, 2014, 10:33:33 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 05, 2014, 10:06:32 AM
My Hedgehog Studio order has shipped!! ~bb

So that comes over on a boat  lo...how longs it take?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 05, 2014, 10:51:32 AM
Comes by plane. Has to go through Japan customs, then US customs. I don't really know how long it all takes. My best guess would be a couple of weeks. Its OK though, the rod wont be done till the end of the month. Hopefully get it all back in time to put the parts in, spool it up, and bring it along on the trip with me.  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 05, 2014, 11:01:45 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 05, 2014, 10:51:32 AM
Comes by plane. Has to go through Japan customs, then US customs. I don't really know how long it all takes. My best guess would be a couple of weeks. Its OK though, the rod wont be done till the end of the month. Hopefully get it all back in time to put the parts in, spool it up, and bring it along on the trip with me.  ;D

It was a joke man.....Yeah that is what I thought it had to do customs. For a bunch of metal screws lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 05, 2014, 11:03:05 AM
Tell me about it, lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 05, 2014, 11:50:38 AM
So I am mulling. I think I got a spinning rod picked out, not big budget but for panfish and bass. Gander or Cabelas 2 piece Light in 7 or 7-6....there is a lews 1 piece thats a maybe trying to keep it 40-60 range.

So I am back and forth on a casting rod. Denali, Daiwa.....I dunno. under 150 under 100 I dunno. Just need it for topwaters and jerkbaits.....

But here is my new desire. Aird costal and daiwa DXI costal rod.  8)
I wouldn't mind a DXI spinning rod to go with my President XT either  ;D
Looked at the tat reels ok, looked at the new zillions ok....I still want a old zillion or fuego
The one I want is the new ballistic spinning reel....she is purdy.... ~lu

Just thinking out loud here lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 05, 2014, 07:07:28 PM
Phoenix blank is in, the build will begin soon.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 08, 2014, 09:19:51 AM
Pheonix blanks are sweet, I have one I won in a raffle from the guy who taught me a bit about wrapping when I first started. Alicia uses it since its a Drop Shot rod. He built all his rods on Pheonix though, they are nice and light!

You were right, this is a game changer haha. I see Dobyns rods for sale in your future. It may sound blasphemous now, but once it hits your lips you just gotta have more! Its so good! Frank the Tank! Now I just need to show you how to wrap your own and the beast will be unleashed lol. That and it works out way cheaper than store bought stuff when you do it yourself. Think Im going to buy a few more blanks to build out after all that OT in Germany myself  >:D

I didnt have you try any of mine out, but no joke my Core51MG/North Fork MB705 setup is like 9 oz tops. Like a feather, and I can feel a bass fart on my fluke. Yours will be exactly the same, hard to put down bro. Put a nice light reel on it!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 08, 2014, 09:38:32 AM
Its getting the Curado50E that I customized. You check the thread out in the reels and rods section of this forum.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 08, 2014, 12:37:23 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on September 08, 2014, 09:19:51 AM
Pheonix blanks are sweet, I have one I won in a raffle from the guy who taught me a bit about wrapping when I first started. Alicia uses it since its a Drop Shot rod. He built all his rods on Pheonix though, they are nice and light!

You were right, this is a game changer haha. I see Dobyns rods for sale in your future. It may sound blasphemous now, but once it hits your lips you just gotta have more! Its so good! Frank the Tank! Now I just need to show you how to wrap your own and the beast will be unleashed lol. That and it works out way cheaper than store bought stuff when you do it yourself. Think Im going to buy a few more blanks to build out after all that OT in Germany myself  >:D

I didnt have you try any of mine out, but no joke my Core51MG/North Fork MB705 setup is like 9 oz tops. Like a feather, and I can feel a bass fart on my fluke. Yours will be exactly the same, hard to put down bro. Put a nice light reel on it!

What do you think about the Recon 2 and the M1? I still toy with getting one for flipping maybe, I like the full handle eva Recon. I seriously could buy about 20 rods. I like rods way better than reels.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 08, 2014, 01:09:47 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 08, 2014, 12:37:23 PM
What do you think about the Recon 2 and the M1? I still toy with getting one for flipping maybe, I like the full handle eva Recon. I seriously could buy about 20 rods. I like rods way better than reels.

Yeah, we know how much like the "rod".  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 08, 2014, 01:35:40 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 08, 2014, 12:37:23 PM
What do you think about the Recon 2 and the M1? I still toy with getting one for flipping maybe, I like the full handle eva Recon. I seriously could buy about 20 rods. I like rods way better than reels.

Im the opposite I like reels, I build my own rod candy hehe.

I dunno about their manufactured products, Ive handled their blanks and they are nice but cant say anything on a fully built rod that wasnt custom.

That 50e will be money, I love mine. Upgraded the bearings on the Core and didnt notice a difference yesterday. Actually think it casted less with the abec 7's. Think I'll put the SARB's back in there and use those bearings on a curado instead.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 08, 2014, 01:37:50 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 08, 2014, 01:09:47 PM
Yeah, we know how much like the "rod".  ~roflmao

Hey at least the rods are "mine" and I am not offering my banana to a monkey or the back seat to strange men.  :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 08, 2014, 01:41:10 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on September 08, 2014, 01:35:40 PM
Im the opposite I like reels, I build my own rod candy hehe.

I dunno about their manufactured products, Ive handled their blanks and they are nice but cant say anything on a fully built rod that wasnt custom.

That 50e will be money, I love mine. Upgraded the bearings on the Core and didnt notice a difference yesterday. Actually think it casted less with the abec 7's. Think I'll put the SARB's back in there and use those bearings on a curado instead.

I hear the blanks are awesome, but the rods are sloppy built. Just wondering if you heard or had any friends with them from the left coast. Man I am gearing up an order, but it is on hold....house hunting.... so for the time my weights and plastics will have to wait but with good cause.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 08, 2014, 05:58:47 PM
Man, all of this rod talk...... I couldn't resist anymore, so I ordered one today. Can't wait for it to get here!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 08:02:41 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 08, 2014, 05:58:47 PM
Man, all of this rod talk...... I couldn't resist anymore, so I ordered one today. Can't wait for it to get here!!

LOL which one did you get?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 09:00:50 AM
Don't hate on me too much......  I chose the Megabass Orochi XX Tour Versatile. Was thinking about a Champion Extreme, but read so many good things about the Orochi XX line that I had to have one.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 09:05:51 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 09:00:50 AM
Don't hate on me too much......  I chose the Megabass Orochi XX Tour Versatile. Was thinking about a Champion Extreme, but read so many good things about the Orochi XX line that I had to have one.

I can't hate that....besides megabass has good taste in their reels  ;) 8)
I have looked at them myself oooh aaaaah  ;PHO) maybe one day  ~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 09:13:54 AM
ccr what reel you gonna put on it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 09:35:25 AM
Not sure. Probably transplant a Curado I for now. Later, hopefully a Core 50 or maybe a Metanium. This is the nicest rod that I'll ever own so I want something appropriate on it. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 10:04:30 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 09:35:25 AM
Not sure. Probably transplant a Curado I for now. Later, hopefully a Core 50 or maybe a Metanium. This is the nicest rod that I'll ever own so I want something appropriate on it. Lol.

NOOOOO not a SHEMMANOOOO!!!.....something appropriate would be a Zonda  :o

hahaha...I knew you were gonna say that.  Cool, a metanium would look sweet on there......I guess  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 09, 2014, 10:06:59 AM
Quote from: MCS on September 09, 2014, 10:04:30 AM
NOOOOO not a SHEMMANOOOO!!!.....something appropriate would be a Zonda  :o

hahaha...I knew you were gonna say that.  Cool, a metanium would look sweet on there......I guess  ;D

Metanium is the way to go. Dont listen to MCS, he still hasnt graduated to big boy reels yet  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 09, 2014, 10:07:18 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 09:35:25 AM
Not sure. Probably transplant a Curado I for now. Later, hopefully a Core 50 or maybe a Metanium. This is the nicest rod that I'll ever own so I want something appropriate on it. Lol.

Your gonna put a Shimano on a MegaBass rod? I wouldn't even do that! :'(

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 10:14:34 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 09, 2014, 10:07:18 AM
Your gonna put a Shimano on a MegaBass rod? I wouldn't even do that! :'(

Can I get an AMEN  ~c~  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 10:16:03 AM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on September 09, 2014, 10:06:59 AM
Metanium is the way to go. Dont listen to MCS, he still hasnt graduated to big boy reels yet  ~roflmao

Hey I am growing past quantums, the energy pt is still decent ::), seeing the diawa light. Just because I am not part of the DARK SIDE  >:D don't hate.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 09, 2014, 10:16:14 AM
Quote from: MCS on September 09, 2014, 10:14:34 AM
Can I get an AMEN  ~c~  ~roflmao

AMEN! Jesus was a black man!.........oops......... ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 10:17:35 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 09, 2014, 10:16:14 AM
AMEN! Jesus was a black man!.........oops......... ~roflmao

sooo that's why the romans arrested him  :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 09, 2014, 10:18:30 AM
As long as its a JDM reel on a JDM rod you are OK in my book :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 10:23:04 AM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on September 09, 2014, 10:18:30 AM
As long as its a JDM reel on a JDM rod you are OK in my book :)

:shocking: See what happens when we let the guy from Cali in here LMG...we get all liberal about brand combos  ~shade ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 09, 2014, 10:55:42 AM
Quote from: MCS on September 09, 2014, 10:23:04 AM
:shocking: See what happens when we let the guy from Cali in here LMG...we get all liberal about brand combos  ~shade ~roflmao ~roflmao

Hes from the wrong side of the states. That smog gets to their brains.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 09, 2014, 12:20:53 PM
East coasters all look like this guy to me  ~goof

And LMG doesnt own a reel that isnt Japanese either, so.....  ~shhh  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 09, 2014, 12:27:10 PM
If its not made in america you are un american
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 12:32:59 PM
There's the hate..... Lol. What can I say, I'm a Shimano guy when it comes to my reels. Just wanted to try these rods that are supposed to be excellent. I don't like mixing either.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 09, 2014, 12:34:31 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on September 09, 2014, 12:20:53 PM
East coasters all look like this guy to me  ~goof

And LMG doesnt own a reel that isnt Japanese either, so.....  ~shhh  lo

Just one, my Super Duty is some third world country crap.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 01:29:07 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 12:32:59 PM
There's the hate..... Lol. What can I say, I'm a Shimano guy when it comes to my reels. Just wanted to try these rods that are supposed to be excellent. I don't like mixing either.

Nah, no hate.....Just busting chops. You ever try a daiwa? just curious not trying to convert...
I hear they are great rods and so pretty too.   ~heart
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 01:40:39 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 09, 2014, 01:29:07 PM
Nah, no hate.....Just busting chops. You ever try a daiwa? just curious not trying to convert...
I hear they are great rods and so pretty too.   ~heart
My first new baitcaster when I was a kid. It was a Samurai I think. Was a great reel. I wouldn't mind trying a Zillion, but they have the color thing going on. Just need some low key paint. Think "sleeper".
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 09, 2014, 01:49:57 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on September 09, 2014, 12:27:10 PM
If its not made in america you are un american

You mean if its not made in China you cant get it anymore. Is that what you meant to say? lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 02:15:39 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on September 09, 2014, 01:49:57 PM
You mean if its not made in China you cant get it anymore. Is that what you meant to say? lol

Bwahahahaha so true
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 02:16:29 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 01:40:39 PM
My first new baitcaster when I was a kid. It was a Samurai I think. Was a great reel. I wouldn't mind trying a Zillion, but they have the color thing going on. Just need some low key paint. Think "sleeper".

The regular old silver zillion....
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 02:40:41 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 09, 2014, 02:16:29 PM
The regular old silver zillion....
No, this one in the right hand model:

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 02:49:20 PM
Nice.....I was meaning why isn't the regular old silver zillion sleeper enough....sorry
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 09, 2014, 02:56:05 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 09, 2014, 02:49:20 PM
Nice.....I was meaning why isn't the regular old silver zillion sleeper enough....sorry

Not when I get a hold of them!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 09, 2014, 03:06:18 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 09, 2014, 02:56:05 PM
Not when I get a hold of them!

kING OF REEL BLING RIGHT HERE  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 09, 2014, 03:31:14 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on September 09, 2014, 01:49:57 PM
You mean if its not made in China you cant get it anymore. Is that what you meant to say? lol
Exactly what i meant lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 07:32:30 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 09, 2014, 02:49:20 PM
Nice.....I was meaning why isn't the regular old silver zillion sleeper enough....sorry
I could deal with that one. Still has the red accents though. I've never seen one in person so I don't know exactly what they look like. Still want a Metanium.  :-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 10, 2014, 06:44:22 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 09, 2014, 07:32:30 PM
I could deal with that one. Still has the red accents though. I've never seen one in person so I don't know exactly what they look like. Still want a Metanium.  :-*

When I see you in October, you will see a few Zillions. ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 10, 2014, 09:51:07 AM
How does 8.8oz feel? Kinda chunky for a reel. Guess it's made out of the good stuff!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 10, 2014, 10:26:18 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 10, 2014, 09:51:07 AM
How does 8.8oz feel? Kinda chunky for a reel. Guess it's made out of the good stuff!

When balanced right, you don't notice.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 10, 2014, 02:18:35 PM
Uh oh........
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 10, 2014, 02:34:16 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 10, 2014, 02:18:35 PM
Uh oh........

Uh oh.... ????
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 10, 2014, 02:36:15 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on September 10, 2014, 02:34:16 PM
Uh oh.... ????

Gonna have another Curado50E soon.  ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 10, 2014, 02:51:07 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 10, 2014, 02:36:15 PM
Gonna have another Curado50E soon.  ::)

You my friend have an illness. It's called BaitMonkeyitis. You have it real bad....  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 10, 2014, 03:00:31 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on September 10, 2014, 02:51:07 PM
You my friend have an illness. It's called BaitMonkeyitis. You have it real bad....  ~roflmao

I know.... :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 10, 2014, 03:03:03 PM
Lou's cure for the disease is Bananas!......but only the little ones.  lo lo lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 10, 2014, 03:06:18 PM
Give in to the Reel Monkey!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 10, 2014, 03:11:55 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 10, 2014, 03:03:03 PM
Lou's cure for the disease is Bananas!......but only the little ones.  lo lo lo lo

If you like Chaquita bananas, and fishing in the rain.... ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 07:32:38 AM
Alright guys, I need some help please. I am looking to get a new rod for froggin and possibly use it for flippin, but I only have about $100 to spend. I was thinking a 7'3" or 7'6" heavy/fast. I was looking at a Daiwa Procyon 7'6" H/F but I dont know.  :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 11, 2014, 08:01:40 AM
Quote from: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 07:32:38 AM
Alright guys, I need some help please. I am looking to get a new rod for froggin and possibly use it for flippin, but I only have about $100 to spend. I was thinking a 7'3" or 7'6" heavy/fast. I was looking at a Daiwa Procyon 7'6" H/F but I dont know.  :help:

100 bucks to spend....Take a look at the new daiwa s rods or better yet is the daiwa lexa rods. They both have a 7-4 frogging model.  he frog rod is actually rated to handle heavier weight than the flipping stick and both are Fast tips. If you wanted a couple more inches then the lexa flipping stick would  work too.Another option is Denali J2 in the 7-6 flipping model. Dark 3 uses this as a frog stick as well, think he might have the original jadewood, talk to him. If you go Denali talk to Ron at Valley sports he has good prices shipped
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 08:26:14 AM
Quote from: MCS on September 11, 2014, 08:01:40 AM
100 bucks to spend....Take a look at the new daiwa s rods or better yet is the daiwa lexa rods. They both have a 7-4 frogging model.  he frog rod is actually rated to handle heavier weight than the flipping stick and both are Fast tips. If you wanted a couple more inches then the lexa flipping stick would  work too.Another option is Denali J2 in the 7-6 flipping model. Dark 3 uses this as a frog stick as well, think he might have the original jadewood, talk to him. If you go Denali talk to Ron at Valley sports he has good prices shipped

Thanks MCS. I did some reading on the Daiwa S Casting Rod 7'4" Heavy, I think that is a good choice. I feel like I am losing fish because im not using the right rod to frog (7' Med/F). Maybe this will help land more fish. Thanks again. I want to order a rod tomorrow afternoon, so if anyone else has a better option, im all ears.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Speedy_reel_in on September 11, 2014, 08:30:41 AM
No bass, but a nice fight

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 11, 2014, 08:44:26 AM
Quote from: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 08:26:14 AM
Thanks MCS. I did some reading on the Daiwa S Casting Rod 7'4" Heavy, I think that is a good choice. I feel like I am losing fish because im not using the right rod to frog (7' Med/F). Maybe this will help land more fish. Thanks again. I want to order a rod tomorrow afternoon, so if anyone else has a better option, im all ears.

Yep that rod will definitely help you set the hook hard to make sure it sticks. If your bank fishing my buddy here at work said you can get by with a shorter rod for flipping, he flips all the time and has taught me a lot. 3/4 to 1-1/2 is probably the heaviest your would flip. You should be pleanty good. 3/4 to 1 is what he told me is the most used from the bank since you don't encounter the mats you do out on the water. He has several daiwa rods that are 10 plus yrs old too. I am looking at those some of those same rods for another purpose though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 08:55:01 AM
Quote from: MCS on September 11, 2014, 08:44:26 AM
Yep that rod will definitely help you set the hook hard to make sure it sticks. If your bank fishing my buddy here at work said you can get by with a shorter rod for flipping, he flips all the time and has taught me a lot. 3/4 to 1-1/2 is probably the heaviest your would flip. You should be pleanty good. 3/4 to 1 is what he told me is the most used from the bank since you don't encounter the mats you do out on the water. He has several daiwa rods that are 10 plus yrs old too. I am looking at those some of those same rods for another purpose though.

Yeah, I mostly bank fish and get out on the boat with my FIL once in a while. The rod will mostly be used for frogging, so that rod should be perfect. I plan to get a flipping set up around christmas ;D. I have another question about a reel now. I made up my mind but dont know what to get, its between the Tatula or Tatula Type-R. Is there that much of a difference in the type R? I found the tatula for $100 and the type r for 140, is it worth spending the extra cash for the type r?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 11, 2014, 09:05:50 AM
Quote from: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 08:55:01 AM
Yeah, I mostly bank fish and get out on the boat with my FIL once in a while. The rod will mostly be used for frogging, so that rod should be perfect. I plan to get a flipping set up around christmas ;D. I have another question about a reel now. I made up my mind but dont know what to get, its between the Tatula or Tatula Type-R. Is there that much of a difference in the type R? I found the tatula for $100 and the type r for 140, is it worth spending the extra cash for the type r?

Better spool, better bearings, better look. Add 2 bearings to the levelwind and you are good to go.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Speedy_reel_in on September 11, 2014, 09:06:25 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 02, 2014, 08:33:31 PM
You could have a jousting match, lol.

Lmg, idea...... Bmx bikes and fishing!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 11, 2014, 09:20:33 AM
Quote from: Speedy_reel_in on September 11, 2014, 09:06:25 AM
Lmg, idea...... Bmx bikes and fishing!

:-*
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 11, 2014, 09:21:06 AM
Quote from: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 08:55:01 AM
Yeah, I mostly bank fish and get out on the boat with my FIL once in a while. The rod will mostly be used for frogging, so that rod should be perfect. I plan to get a flipping set up around christmas ;D. I have another question about a reel now. I made up my mind but dont know what to get, its between the Tatula or Tatula Type-R. Is there that much of a difference in the type R? I found the tatula for $100 and the type r for 140, is it worth spending the extra cash for the type r?

Check out the thread in reels, there is a dude who frogs with the tatula and is having problems with the t-wing and braid....LMG probably could explain it better. Just a heads up somehting to think about before you buy. Lews super duty is a good alternative too...... I use an older model Daiwa Exceler.....mag force z free floating spool and 7.1 ratio paid 53 shipped NIB.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 09:40:05 AM
Quote from: MCS on September 11, 2014, 09:21:06 AM
Check out the thread in reels, there is a dude who frogs with the tatula and is having problems with the t-wing and braid....LMG probably could explain it better. Just a heads up somehting to think about before you buy. Lews super duty is a good alternative too...... I use an older model Daiwa Exceler.....mag force z free floating spool and 7.1 ratio paid 53 shipped NIB.

I use my T3 Ballistics to frog now and probably will keep using to frog when I get the new rod. I never have had any problems what so ever with my T3 with 50# braid on it (power pro if that matters). I wanted to get the tatula to throw swimbaits and what not.

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 11, 2014, 09:05:50 AM
Better spool, better bearings, better look. Add 2 bearings to the levelwind and you are good to go.

Do you think its worth the couple extra dollars?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 11, 2014, 11:19:47 AM
Quote from: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 09:40:05 AM
I use my T3 Ballistics to frog now and probably will keep using to frog when I get the new rod. I never have had any problems what so ever with my T3 with 50# braid on it (power pro if that matters). I wanted to get the tatula to throw swimbaits and what not.

Do you think its worth the couple extra dollars?

Yes. The spool itself is more than $40. If you are reel savvy, use 2 Shimano knob bearings and change the bushings in the levelwind. Trust me, it makes a hell of a difference. Not a fan of the T3 for a frog reel, not a very strong chassis. Better off with an aluminum frame reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 11, 2014, 11:32:07 AM
Quote from: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 09:40:05 AM
I use my T3 Ballistics to frog now and probably will keep using to frog when I get the new rod. I never have had any problems what so ever with my T3 with 50# braid on it (power pro if that matters). I wanted to get the tatula to throw swimbaits and what not.

Do you think its worth the couple extra dollars?

Cool....Then you should be all set...... He may have other issues then and not the T wing
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bfn18 on September 11, 2014, 12:26:07 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 11, 2014, 11:19:47 AM
Yes. The spool itself is more than $40. If you are reel savvy, use 2 Shimano knob bearings and change the bushings in the levelwind. Trust me, it makes a hell of a difference. Not a fan of the T3 for a frog reel, not a very strong chassis. Better off with an aluminum frame reel.

Haha me savvy, no way.Im very afraid to take apart any reel and change or really do anything with them. It was either the Revo S gen3, BPS Bionic (POS), or the T3, i chose the T3. I just really started finishing about a year ago, so I have no clue on whats good and what is not good. One thing i do know is I really like the T3 8.1 with the bigger knob handles lol. The Bionic and Revo S were both presents to really get me started.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 11, 2014, 02:11:34 PM
HedgeHog order is here!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 11, 2014, 08:45:54 PM
Oh man, the pictures of the LMG signature rod build have me itching!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 12, 2014, 07:38:29 AM
Here is a lure to go with your blingy rod and reel  ;) ::)

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Imakatsu_Berlinetta_Crawler/descpage-IBC.html

74.99 MSRP  ~str Guess that is the price of small dice in the bait lo

But hey they named the color after you  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 12, 2014, 07:40:20 AM
You can play craps and fish for bass at the same time  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 12, 2014, 08:54:49 AM
Buy me one of these, its limited edition so will make a great present. If you want any more tungsten you will DO IT!  >:D

http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Roman_Made_Mother_Trap_Floating_Swimbait/descpage-RMMTRSB.html (http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Roman_Made_Mother_Trap_Floating_Swimbait/descpage-RMMTRSB.html)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 12, 2014, 09:16:29 AM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Lee Smith on September 12, 2014, 10:01:20 AM
uhhhh, excuse me sir, but that want match yo LMG rod  :o   I thought you wanted green?  You got a reel to go with green?  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 12, 2014, 10:10:15 AM
Quote from: Lsmith500 on September 12, 2014, 10:01:20 AM
uhhhh, excuse me sir, but that want match yo LMG rod  :o   I thought you wanted green?  You got a reel to go with green?  ~roflmao

I guess I HAD a reel to go with green. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Lee Smith on September 12, 2014, 10:42:30 AM
 ;D Atleast you realize the Key Word  ~roflmao  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Lee Smith on September 12, 2014, 10:43:17 AM
And check your e-mail every now and then lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 12, 2014, 10:52:40 AM
Quote from: Lsmith500 on September 12, 2014, 10:43:17 AM
And check your e-mail every now and then lol

I never do, lol. Only when you tell me to. I check this site more than anything. ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 12, 2014, 11:03:48 AM
Quote from: Lsmith500 on September 12, 2014, 10:43:17 AM
And check your e-mail every now and then lol

Alls I have to say is "DAMN!!!!!!" :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 12, 2014, 11:53:52 AM
I was naughty today... Ordered a scratched Cardiff 301a that was on clearance page of TW. Has a scratch on the cover, no biggie. Seriously a steal at 64 bucks. Re-Arming my Swimbait rod, its Slammer time in FL!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 14, 2014, 11:32:13 AM
I am officially out of the ghetto! Everything is moved. Now I need to finish setting things up. That's gonna be a week long process. While the wife was at the concert last night I managed to get the bedroom set up, and got started on my new man cave.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on September 14, 2014, 02:34:50 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 14, 2014, 11:32:13 AM
I am officially out of the ghetto! Everything is moved. Now I need to finish setting things up. That's gonna be a week long process. While the wife was at the concert last night I managed to get the bedroom set up, and got started on my new man cave.


You sure move a lot, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 14, 2014, 09:27:49 PM

Quote from: Canesfan on September 14, 2014, 02:34:50 PM

You sure move a lot, lol.

What can he say he has that kind of effect on people lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 14, 2014, 09:29:03 PM
Dang Lou ur the king of fl over the other site lol. Only one who replies lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 14, 2014, 09:48:07 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 14, 2014, 09:29:03 PM
Dang Lou ur the king of fl over the other site lol. Only one who replies lol
Yeah,  I stirred up the pot over there with some comments. I should have known better. I guess I still have alot to learn communicating in virtual world. Lol..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 15, 2014, 07:45:43 PM
Just found out that I am not allowed to park a boat in my garage at the new place. Feel like someone just shot my dog. Now to figure out where I am going to keep it. Selling it is NOT an option.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 15, 2014, 08:05:33 PM
Whoa. Why on earth are you not allowed to store a boat in a garage?! Who runs this place?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 15, 2014, 08:46:21 PM
Hitler I guess.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 15, 2014, 08:58:25 PM
Darth vader maybe
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on September 16, 2014, 08:01:44 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 15, 2014, 07:45:43 PM
Just found out that I am not allowed to park a boat in my garage at the new place. Feel like someone just shot my dog. Now to figure out where I am going to keep it. Selling it is NOT an option.

One would think that your landlord (or whomever) would have told you that before you moved in, the idiots ! If it is behind a closed garage door, personally can't see what the problem is.  >:(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 16, 2014, 08:23:53 AM
I would fight that tooth and nail. And if it isnt in the lease, they dont have a pot to pee in. And if he wants to be a douche about it, I would be like OK then you are violating the lease by imposing rules that are not in writing and the lease is null and void. HOA's or county ordinance can only enforce parking a boat outside, what you keep in your garage is your business. And if he REALLY wants to be a douche about it, he would be violating the fair privacy act in the lease (where it says they cant bother you for stuff without notice).

I went through a bunch of this crap when we left Coral Springs. Landlord lost the house in a foreclosure and had to go through all kinds of junk with new owner, old landlord, etc. Its a nightmare. If I wasnt so far away, I would offer up the other half of my garage. Dunno if both would fit though, mine is already sideways haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 08:59:43 AM
Its in the association rules that the garage is for car storage only, not even supposed to be for storage. Everything should be on shelves so that a car can be stored in the garage. This is due to limited parking in the complex. Either way, a car is not going in my garage, so they can suck it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 16, 2014, 09:16:15 AM
Piss on it then. It takes someone complaining you pulling the boat out of the garage for them to know. Just keep the garage closed, and load and unload the boat lickety splickety when you go out fishin.

An association penalty first one is like 100-150 (it should be in the rules, I would find out how much it is first before I did anything  ~read). I would do that until you got one, because its still cheaper than boat storage. And one might never come, cuz your neighbors might be cool. I would tell the dude Im putting my boat in the garage until the association says something, since you didnt say anything about it when we signed the lease (especially if its NOT in the lease). Tell him if he gets a letter you will pay it. Usually they warn like 4 times first hehe. We used to get letters like crazy about our trash cans being visible. I wasnt about to put trash in the garage with my boat, where I like to hang out and tinker. So we would move them and play this game of hide and go seek with the trash cans. Never got a penalty, but like 3 letters came.

HOA's are  ~b~ cant stand em, but the neighborhoods without em are crap. Catch 22
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 09:21:44 AM
Its just my luck that the head of the association lives next to me. ~roflmao Its cool though. I am going to keep the boat at my shop. Its on the way to the Glades. Right off Commercial and Sawgrass.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 16, 2014, 09:26:14 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 08:59:43 AM
Its in the association rules that the garage is for car storage only, not even supposed to be for storage. Everything should be on shelves so that a car can be stored in the garage. This is due to limited parking in the complex. Either way, a car is not going in my garage, so they can suck it.

Thats the "woops" they just pulled at my place after two yrs of nothing. had to clean the garage out and put a car in the garage.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 07:25:50 PM
Got myself a little foldable work table for my man cave. 😃

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 07:46:25 PM
The EZ rig is in full effect!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 16, 2014, 07:50:03 PM
They say drinking that pbr stuff turns you into white trash. Be careful with that stuff LMG.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 07:52:29 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on September 16, 2014, 07:50:03 PM
They say drinking that pbr stuff turns you into white trash. Be careful with that stuff LMG.

That only turns people that aren't already, lol.

Because I'm white and trashy!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 16, 2014, 08:16:17 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 07:46:25 PM
The EZ rig is in full effect!
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Oh boy... are u taking pics of your rigs again?? How many blue ribbons have you had?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 08:16:53 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on September 16, 2014, 08:16:17 PM
Oh boy... are u taking pics of your rigs again?? How many blue ribbons have you had?

Only one, PBR that is. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 16, 2014, 08:25:41 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 08:16:53 PM
Only one, PBR that is. Lol
What is the Pbr chasing? 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 08:52:21 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on September 16, 2014, 08:25:41 PM
What is the Pbr chasing?

I plead the 5th.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 16, 2014, 08:55:24 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 08:52:21 PM
I plead the 5th.
You can still spell, so your good. Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 16, 2014, 08:57:14 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on September 16, 2014, 08:55:24 PM
You can still spell, so your good. Lol!!

Got to love auto spell. 😉 Slur, slur.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on September 16, 2014, 09:12:39 PM
My new place has a boat parking area.. it's free.  The docknhas 11 slips.. they are free.  Plus there is a ramp by the boat storage area anyway.  Very boat friendly and nothing about our garages.  Ain't no way I'd let that one fly lol

We have the trash can one but our yard is on a corner lot with a fence and hedges so you can't see one whole side unless you walk into my yard.  Rules just say neighbors shouldn't be able to see it from thier yard.

Good luck.  At least you got a spot lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 17, 2014, 09:20:09 AM
West, if you have a slip area, then are you gonna keep the Stratos?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 17, 2014, 10:15:41 AM
 New toy(not owned by me) but I get to play this is like a lee smith custom rod of work stations hahaha

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 17, 2014, 01:44:14 PM
I build those too  ~bb

Current build is in a Corsair c70 Olive Drab case. Love the flip up reset switch haha. Built Feb 2013

ASUS Maximus V Formula
Intel i7 3770k 3.5ghz water cooled with Corsair H100i
32gb GSkill Ripjaws Z DDR3 2400
EVGA GeForce GTX 660 FTW 3gb
Samsung 840 Pro SSD HD

Built it for GoPro video editing, of which I have done like hardly any lol. I dont game anymore, no time. Kind of overkill haha

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 17, 2014, 01:45:55 PM
Nerds! lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 17, 2014, 01:46:49 PM
I love building PC's. Anyone ever needs something nice built on a budget, hit me up. I specialize in budget gamers that scream. Easier than building rods lol. Just buy the  ;PEP)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 17, 2014, 01:57:20 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on September 17, 2014, 01:44:14 PM
I build those too  ~bb

Current build is in a Corsair c70 Olive Drab case. Love the flip up reset switch haha. Built Feb 2013

ASUS Maximus V Formula
Intel i7 3770k 3.5ghz water cooled with Corsair H100i
32gb GSkill Ripjaws Z DDR3 2400
EVGA GeForce GTX 660 FTW 3gb
Samsung 840 Pro SSD HD

Built it for GoPro video editing, of which I have done like hardly any lol. I dont game anymore, no time. Kind of overkill haha

This one is an intel i7-4930k 3.4  hyper threaded that they overclocked at 4.5 water cooled.....32 gb.....Navidia Geforce gtx....and a solid state hard drive. I dunno much but these beasts scream. I do more of the running the programs than actual cpu stuff....Renders like a beast on the cloud.  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 17, 2014, 01:58:48 PM
My one at home is a simple Lenovo with a 3.1 intel and 1 TB of storage. Mostly for photos and itunes, stream netflix  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 17, 2014, 02:01:21 PM
Hey...  for second I thought I was in a PC forum.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 17, 2014, 02:52:52 PM
Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 17, 2014, 03:00:50 PM
 I for one am never PC
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on September 18, 2014, 10:22:11 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 17, 2014, 09:20:09 AM
West, if you have a slip area, then are you gonna keep the Stratos?
No it's still up for sale!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 18, 2014, 07:34:15 PM
In the cave, cleaning the Cardiff.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 19, 2014, 08:31:31 AM
I literally did the same thing last night! New Cardiff 301a came in, so I stuck the spool bearings in it from the Core50 I put the Boca's in. Cleaned it all up and regreased it with Cals, polished the metal drag washers with the dremel and greased up the carbon ones, and its running like a champ now. Going to stick it on the temp swimbait rod and make a few chucks with the slammer today at the pond see how she rolls. Trying out some Yozuri Hybrid green in 25lb to see how I like it on the big reel. Need to grab some carbontex for it next time I make an order. One disc was carbon already, other wasnt so its probably fine for now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 19, 2014, 08:49:24 AM
The Cardiff is actually a pretty good reel for the money. I have been using mine for inshore purposes. I don't know what I am going to use it for yet. May just spool some 14# Red Cajun on it and keep it in the truck, or use it for guests.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 19, 2014, 10:37:25 AM
I hate to beat a dead horse, but I need more rod advice. Seems that the Megabass rod that I ordered was out of stock. Now I'm having second thoughts, lol. This will be ordered from Bass Pro as I have a few gift cards to burn up. I was wondering if I should try a St. Croix rod. Legend Elite or Legend Tournament maybe? Was hoping that some of you guys had personal experience with one of the rods. Really want to try the Megabass, but I would rather have the better rod if possible.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 19, 2014, 10:38:31 AM
Partly what I bought it for as well, when we go fish on the pier I'll take that instead of the bass reels. Actually going out on a charter trip tomorrow, Dane is turning 9 and wanted to go out saltwater fishing so Alicia and I are taking him out on a cattle boat. Should be fun, wish I had a big enough rod to strap the Cardiff to. They recommend a 20-30lb rod for the trip, and the my Heavy flipping stick is only 12-25. Hopefully their rods are decent, I hate borrowing rods and have them end up being junk when Im used to my stuff!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 19, 2014, 10:40:17 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 19, 2014, 10:37:25 AM
I hate to beat a dead horse, but I need more rod advice. Seems that the Megabass rod that I ordered was out of stock. Now I'm having second thoughts, lol. This will be ordered from Bass Pro as I have a few gift cards to burn up. I was wondering if I should try a St. Croix rod. Legend Elite or Legend Tournament maybe? Was hoping that some of you guys had personal experience with one of the rods. Really want to try the Megabass, but I would rather have the better rod if possible.

Gimme a sec bro, I'll go see what BPS carries. Dobyns if they have it would be great, or you could do an NRX those are sweet just a little pricey. But so is that Orochi hehe. I'll go peek
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 19, 2014, 10:55:48 AM
Man BPS selection is horrible. How can they call themselves Bass Pro Shops and carry that few of a rod selection? And ONLINE no less! wow. Im pretty shocked actually.

I would go with the Croix. Ive held the Legend Tourney, they are nice sticks for the price. Croix builds a nice blank. Either the Tourney or Elite would be nice, I havent held an Elite though so not sure if they are worth the extra price. Go to Croix's website first and take a look at the specs is what I would do.

They have some Daiwa Steez rods too, not sure if those are nice or not. They sure are priced heavily.

Other than those, pretty dismal. I like the GLoomis stuff, and I have had a couple IMX's and they are nice but I think they are 50-100 priced too high. I build that same rod for $125, same blank and everything. No GLX's or NRX's at all, Ive had both those before I started building as well, very nice rods. Couldnt stomach the price though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 19, 2014, 11:07:47 AM
I'm with you on the Loomis stuff. No more for me unless I get a steal like my other two. Yeah, their(BPS) selection kinda sucks! I like the Tournament's split grip, but would rather have the better blank. Not sure if it's worth the additional paper, like you stated. Should I stick with my original selection(Megabass OrochiXX Tournament Versatile? Decisions........ ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 19, 2014, 11:18:37 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 19, 2014, 11:07:47 AM
I'm with you on the Loomis stuff. No more for me unless I get a steal like my other two. Yeah, their(BPS) selection kinda sucks! I like the Tournament's split grip, but would rather have the better blank. Not sure if it's worth the additional paper, like you stated. Should I stick with my original selection(Megabass OrochiXX Tournament Versatile? Decisions........ ~b~

CCR, I wanted to jump on this thread as soon as I saw it. I have 2 LTB's. One is a MH and the other is H. I really like these two rods. I have an AVID also, which is another great rod. My nod goes to the LTB. The one thing that jumps out at me is, that it's tip heavy. If you ask between an LTB and Dobyns Champion. My nod will go to the Dobyns. For that same reason. I have one of my Curado's on the Champion and another Curado on the LTB, and the Champion is straight as an arrow. LTB, tip dive bombs toward the ground. Besides that, the rod is really good. I don't know if those are factors that you look at, but I wanted to share with you either way, because these rods are $$.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 19, 2014, 11:30:48 AM
I know what you mean. I have two Shimano rods that are like your description. One launches lures in a perfect arc and the other casts them parallel with the water, like a lazer beam. Thanks for the input guys!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 19, 2014, 01:32:36 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 19, 2014, 11:30:48 AM
I know what you mean. I have two Shimano rods that are like your description. One launches lures in a perfect arc and the other casts them parallel with the water, like a lazer beam. Thanks for the input guys!

Dude just buy a Dobyns Extreme lo  ;) DX man!.....folks aren't lying when they say Dobyns balance the best.....some complain about sensitivity and that is to each his own. My two are sensitive enough.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 19, 2014, 01:56:11 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 19, 2014, 01:32:36 PM
Dude just buy a Dobyns Extreme lo  ;) DX man!.....folks aren't lying when they say Dobyns balance the best.....some complain about sensitivity and that is to each his own. My two are sensitive enough.
That's alot of gift cards.... lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 19, 2014, 02:29:42 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 19, 2014, 01:32:36 PM
Dude just buy a Dobyns Extreme lo  ;) DX man!.....folks aren't lying when they say Dobyns balance the best.....some complain about sensitivity and that is to each his own. My two are sensitive enough.

Bass Pro doesn't sell Dobyns rods unfortunately. A good Champion series is more than enough to take on the fish. A DX is nice, but how much money you really want to shell out for a rod?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 02:50:29 PM
I have almost zero rod experience lol. Penn quantum combos and the berkley lightnings is all ive used.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 19, 2014, 02:53:51 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 19, 2014, 02:29:42 PM
Bass Pro doesn't sell Dobyns rods unfortunately. A good Champion series is more than enough to take on the fish. A DX is nice, but how much money you really want to shell out for a rod?

Why are you and lou jumping all over me....He was buying the megabass I just figured he wanted to elevate his game......... I like my champ and CW just fine.  lo Besides it was more of a joke, since he had talked about buying one previously, usually no one takes my post seriously. Jeeze the one time I get a bunch of shit  ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 19, 2014, 03:12:42 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 19, 2014, 02:53:51 PM
Why are you and lou jumping all over me....He was buying the megabass I just figured he wanted to elevate his game......... I like my champ and CW just fine.  lo Besides it was more of a joke, since he had talked about buying one previously, usually no one takes my post seriously. Jeeze the one time I get a bunch of shit  ::)

LOL.... you considered our comments jumping all over you, we were just commenting.  :st:) you must be really stressing out..... LOl.... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 19, 2014, 03:12:55 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 19, 2014, 02:53:51 PM
Why are you and lou jumping all over me....He was buying the megabass I just figured he wanted to elevate his game......... I like my champ and CW just fine.  lo Besides it was more of a joke, since he had talked about buying one previously, usually no one takes my post seriously. Jeeze the one time I get a bunch of shit  ::)

LOL. The one time?? I am sure I have given you crap more than once.  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 03:21:59 PM
I was strolling along and I ran into MCS with the family.

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Joking meng.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 19, 2014, 03:35:16 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 03:21:59 PM
I was strolling along and I ran into MCS with the family.

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Joking meng.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 19, 2014, 03:36:08 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 03:21:59 PM
I was strolling along and I ran into MCS with the family.

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Joking meng.

He is a Jive Turkey! ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 19, 2014, 03:38:24 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 03:21:59 PM
I was strolling along and I ran into MCS with the family.

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Joking meng.

Hahaha nice!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 19, 2014, 04:32:16 PM
Alright fellas..........  Didn't mean to stir things up, lol. I have $200.00 in gift cards, so I thought I'd add some cash and get something nice. I would be getting a Dobyns, but I want to use the gift cards that I've forgotten about. Now I'm wanting an ultra sensitive mh rod for Texas rigs and smaller jigs. 7'- 7'4" would be great. The reason why I switched to the Megabass was because of the tapers. Figured the rod I chose would be close to the Dobyns Champion 735.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 19, 2014, 04:42:13 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 19, 2014, 04:32:16 PM
Alright fellas..........  Didn't mean to stir things up, lol. I have $200.00 in gift cards, so I thought I'd add some cash and get something nice. I would be getting a Dobyns, but I want to use the gift cards that I've forgotten about. Now I'm wanting an ultra sensitive mh rod for Texas rigs and smaller jigs. 7'- 7'4" would be great. The reason why I switched to the Megabass was because of the tapers. Figured the rod I chose would be close to the Dobyns Champion 735.

No worries CCR you didn't stir things up. We just never know who is going to be the target person for the day or week. MCS volunteered to be that person today.  lo. As far as your new rod goes. I know you rather unload those BPS cards before you have to spend your own $$. Look into the AVIDS. They are nice work horse rods. With limited lifetime warranty. St. Croix is good when it comes to their warranties. I have utilized them in the past for that. With 2 Rage rods I had. That's the reason I ended up with the LTB's. I just had to pay the difference to upgrade, if not I couldn't touch those rods...  lo
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 19, 2014, 04:47:09 PM
I say lets pick on ccr! How do you forget about 200 in gift cards man?!?!?....get him boys! Lol kidding I missed the gift card part, unlike Lou I have a job and read these threads pretty fast  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 04:57:52 PM
Atleast I tried to catch up to the girl. Once you ladies are done bickering about gift cards maybe you can go catch some real fish


Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 19, 2014, 05:19:35 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 04:57:52 PM
Atleast I tried to catch up to the girl. Once you ladies are done bickering about gift cards maybe you can go catch some real fish



Hey that's just how hens are, squawking and pecking....gobble gobble
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 19, 2014, 05:24:04 PM
My 4 yr old

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 19, 2014, 05:25:01 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 19, 2014, 05:29:51 PM
Man I fished for 30 min this morning then recalled that I didnt turn on the alarm for the wife so home I went. No fishing til Friday maybe next week
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 19, 2014, 05:49:45 PM
My one and only window is next Saturday.  And even then my chances are low. Mother nature has been dumping water down here like crazy this past week. The glades water levels probably went up a foot. :(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 19, 2014, 05:57:46 PM
Here's to long week behind us everybody.

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Cheers!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 06:09:33 PM
Cheers Lou. I only know of 3 lunker spots. One has an alligator nesting there. The other I havent seen any big fish there lately and the one I got recently is the last spot. Guess ill attempt to hit it again and try to find another.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 19, 2014, 06:14:32 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 06:09:33 PM
Cheers Lou. I only know of 3 lunker spots. One has an alligator nesting there. The other I havent seen any big fish there lately and the one I got recently is the last spot. Guess ill attempt to hit it again and try to find another.
Well 1 out of the 3 paid off, big time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 06:36:40 PM
I just need to learn these lakes and fish better. I really do want to make fishing a living. Somehow or another.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 19, 2014, 07:44:50 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on September 19, 2014, 05:49:45 PM
My one and only window is next Saturday.  And even then my chances are low. Mother nature has been dumping water down here like crazy this past week. The glades water levels probably went up a foot. :(

Good luck. My window closed.....cold fronts here, low 80's next week I be in the Bahamas lol....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 19, 2014, 07:48:12 PM
Long week u have nooooo clue. Stress stress stress whew. No I got to worry on vaca about the review and if there are anymore conditions..... hope not
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on September 20, 2014, 12:31:13 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 19, 2014, 04:32:16 PM
Alright fellas..........  Didn't mean to stir things up, lol. I have $200.00 in gift cards, so I thought I'd add some cash and get something nice. I would be getting a Dobyns, but I want to use the gift cards that I've forgotten about. Now I'm wanting an ultra sensitive mh rod for Texas rigs and smaller jigs. 7'- 7'4" would be great. The reason why I switched to the Megabass was because of the tapers. Figured the rod I chose would be close to the Dobyns Champion 735.
Pssh I'd get two Abu Veritas rods.  Awesome rods.  They didn't have them online a few weeks ago but they did in store.  I think they are just swapping to the new gen of the Veritas.  I have a Dobyns that I enjoy.  Just a savvy of course.  But at $160 bucks and the $99 Veritas is more sensitive and sturdy.. I'll be buying more Abu's.  I have pulled a ton of fish out of heavy cover on the Veritas.   My buddy has some $$$ Loomis rods and I let him borrow one.  He now owns two lol he also went to a smaller profile BC instead of the old style circle ones he always loved.

I'm odd I guess I have BPS PQ's, one Abu silver max, and three Lew's reels.  I also have two Abu Vendettas, two Abu Veritas,  a BPS PQ rod and my Dobyns.

Only reason I didn't buy more Veritas with my last gift cards.. cause I told the wife I'd next need a reel lol

What you need to do is go to a good rod place.  Most will let you put a reel on a rod to check it out.  Then buy the rod you like.  That's how I got what I own.  At first I read a ton of reviews.. but in the end the BPS PQ reels aren't as comfortable and I use them less.... lesson learned.  Back to my Lew's lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 20, 2014, 06:10:01 PM
I hear ya, West. I think I'll be happy with the Megabass so I'll leave the order. Every time I read about them I start drooling.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 20, 2014, 06:19:05 PM

Quote from: ccr425 on September 20, 2014, 06:10:01 PM
I hear ya, West. I think I'll be happy with the Megabass so I'll leave the order. Every time I read about them I start drooling.

Good call. I can't wait to hear about it. This one I am gonna have to live vicariously through you so brush up on your adjectives lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 20, 2014, 06:23:14 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 20, 2014, 06:10:01 PM
I hear ya, West. I think I'll be happy with the Megabass so I'll leave the order. Every time I read about them I start drooling.

Now you need a nice Daiwa reel to put on it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 20, 2014, 06:27:53 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 20, 2014, 06:10:01 PM
I hear ya, West. I think I'll be happy with the Megabass so I'll leave the order. Every time I read about them I start drooling.

Holy Moly..... I almost spit up my beer when I saw how much a megabass rods cost.  :o

I guess if there is market and people will pay it, there is no limit for rod or reels.  lo

CCR enjoy the new toy.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 20, 2014, 06:34:12 PM
Not so fast, Lou......  It's the entry level Orochi XX line. Lol. Can't justify $500-$1,200.00 for a rod! Should be a good rod and something a little different.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 20, 2014, 06:37:00 PM
Yeah what LMG said. Nice daiwa make u forget u ever had she-man-oh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 20, 2014, 06:38:00 PM
LOL... it shows the bubble I am in when it comes to bass fishing. There is always another level to gear. For example, on the other site there is long discussion about swimbaits. I am not much of a swimbait fisherman, but the curiosity and discussion got the best of me and I  looked at swimbaits. There are swimbaits out there that cost $250!! 1 lure!! And people have a couple of them!! Which brings me to CCR's rod discussion. I have heard of megabass, mainly thru Aaron Martens. Never looked into them until a little while ago. There was some Orochi rod that was running $1000. Wow!! My thoughts are the following. If you can swing rods, reels, and baits in the realms that i call "rare air" then good for you. Enjoy them and I hope they catch you tons of fish. For me, at this stage of my life, Curado's, Lews, Gambler's, and Champions will suit me just fine. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 20, 2014, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 20, 2014, 06:34:12 PM
Not so fast, Lou......  It's the entry level Orochi XX line. Lol. Can't justify $500-$1,200.00 for a rod! Should be a good rod and something a little different.

CCR... I know there are entry levels Megabass rods, I was just commenting how your current rod shopping made me stumble across a brand I know so little about.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 20, 2014, 06:43:46 PM
BTW... CCR... they are gorgeous rods. I can see why you were salivating when you looked at them.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 21, 2014, 10:10:01 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on September 20, 2014, 06:40:30 PM
CCR... I know there are entry levels Megabass rods, I was just commenting how your current rod shopping made me stumble across a brand I know so little about.
No worries, Lou! Wish I knew the colors of the rod. I think they're green, gold, and black/grey? I would love to put a, wait for it....................................................., Metanium on this rod. That would be a little pricey for my pockets. Plus, Im not sure about the aluminum drive gear with all of the heavy cover fishing that I get myself into trying to keep up with you guys and girls.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 21, 2014, 10:14:41 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 21, 2014, 10:10:01 AM
No worries, Lou! Wish I knew the colors of the rod. I think they're green, gold, and black/grey? I would love to put a, wait for it....................................................., Metanium on this rod. That would be a little pricey for my pockets. Plus, Im not sure about the aluminum drive gear with all of the heavy cover fishing that I get myself into trying to keep up with you guys and girls.
Yeah. .. that combo sure would be pricey!! I would think that a metanium's aluminum drive gear can handle the rigors of fishing in slop.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 21, 2014, 10:46:29 AM
I would hope so. My friends Curado G didn't last one trip to where I fish, lol. It feels like the main gear is an oval shape now! :o
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 21, 2014, 10:48:33 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 21, 2014, 10:46:29 AM
I would hope so. My friends Curado G didn't last one trip to where I fish, lol. It feels like the main gear is an oval shape now! :o
Wow! I would think a Metanium which is a $400 reel would be bullet proof.  Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 21, 2014, 11:28:20 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 21, 2014, 10:10:01 AM
No worries, Lou! Wish I knew the colors of the rod. I think they're green, gold, and black/grey? I would love to put a, wait for it....................................................., Metanium on this rod. That would be a little pricey for my pockets. Plus, Im not sure about the aluminum drive gear with all of the heavy cover fishing that I get myself into trying to keep up with you guys and girls.
Nooooooooooooooo! Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 21, 2014, 11:45:55 AM
I been seeing some very good almost mint condition Calais for sale latey ccr. 300 n under, snag one of them. I like the antres too....but seriously a nice daiwa steez....man check out the daiwa section on like japantackle. Lol....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Speedy_reel_in on September 21, 2014, 12:11:44 PM

Quote from: Pz3 on September 16, 2014, 07:50:03 PM
They say drinking that pbr stuff turns you into white trash. Be careful with that stuff LMG.

Haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Speedy_reel_in on September 21, 2014, 12:13:28 PM

Quote from: Pz3 on September 19, 2014, 03:21:59 PM
I was strolling along and I ran into MCS with the family.

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Joking meng.


Haha you guys are too much
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 21, 2014, 01:58:31 PM
Gonna try and hit another one of the lakes at my development. Had about 30 minutes yesterday in between rain storms, managed to catch a fish on almost every cast. Burned a whole bag of speed worms. Man those little buggers were hitting hard. They were only yearlings, but was fun for the time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on September 21, 2014, 05:34:56 PM
Thats all Ive been getting too, havent even bothered to measure one for my 5th. Then Alicia sticks the 5 lbers, wtf lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 25, 2014, 01:25:46 PM
Maybe one or all of you can answer me this. I just came back from Sears and purchased a new deep cycle battery. I went from a 24 to 27, just to have the piece of mind for the classic. Hehehe. Online at the Sears website the battery was on sale for $88. At the store it was $127. I walk in with my trusty smart phone in hand and I asked to purchase the battery. The associate told me it was $127 plus tax. I told him i understood that, but their website is stating $88. The associate told me he understood that as well, but that was for online purchases only. I told him what's the difference? Isn't Sears online, and Sears real world the same? He didn't know how to answer that.  On top of that,  if I were to have purchased the battery on-line I would have had to come into the store to exchange my older battery and they would give me the new one I purchased for the sale price of $88. Long story short, since I had the price online on my phone they did a "price match" from the same company mind you, Sears!!  and I got the battery for $88. They also made it point to emphasize 4 times that this was a one time exemption and they even put that in writing on my receipt and records on their database. What the heck?? Can someone pls explain the logic here?   :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 25, 2014, 01:45:47 PM
Its a sales ploy. Bass Pro does the same thing every once in a while. I wish you would have talked to me first though.
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 25, 2014, 02:28:13 PM
More concerning! Who shops at sears anymore? Department stores for that matter. This isn't the 80's anymore Lou
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 25, 2014, 02:53:10 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 25, 2014, 02:28:13 PM
More concerning! Who shops at sears anymore? Department stores for that matter. This isn't the 80's anymore Lou

Well....well...well.... look who has come back. I shop at Sears from time to time. I have one a few miles from my house. I like craftsman tools and lawn equipment, its convenient to pop into the store. Recently I had a long time Craftsman socket wrench go bad, I walked into the store and walked out with a new socket no questions asked. Craftsman lifetime warranty is no joke. (Before you and LMG chime in, no I didn't steal it....)  >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 25, 2014, 03:51:03 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 25, 2014, 02:28:13 PM
More concerning! Who shops at sears anymore? Department stores for that matter. This isn't the 80's anymore Lou

I think he buys his clothes there.  ~roflmao

Members Only. He is the only one left.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 25, 2014, 04:15:44 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 25, 2014, 03:51:03 PM
I think he buys his clothes there.  ~roflmao

Members Only. He is the only one left.  ~roflmao

Bwahahaha lou misses Kmart and Ames lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 25, 2014, 04:32:37 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 25, 2014, 04:15:44 PM
Bwahahaha lou misses Kmart and Ames lol

LOL.... I don't miss Kmart never did like it.  Ames? Never hear of it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 25, 2014, 04:48:30 PM
Lou's a politician....deny deny deny lol vote Lou 2014
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on September 25, 2014, 05:09:40 PM
I'd vote for Lou!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 25, 2014, 05:17:22 PM
Quote from: MCS on September 25, 2014, 04:48:30 PM
Lou's a politician....deny deny deny lol vote Lou 2014
Lol... too funny.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 25, 2014, 05:18:01 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on September 25, 2014, 05:09:40 PM
I'd vote for Lou!!
CCR... thank you for your vote... I guess.. lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 25, 2014, 05:44:11 PM
Don't start, he may be making buttons and lawn posters right now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 25, 2014, 05:58:16 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 25, 2014, 05:44:11 PM
Don't start, he may be making buttons and lawn posters right now.
Dang it... I just placed the order too!! Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 26, 2014, 07:39:41 PM
Was checking out gamblers new 2015 colors and offerings. Man they have a color, black blue mirror, why not that will match evo Chris' blue shad 1-2 punch skirt PERFECT! Lol the O beast looks interesting....how's that fish LMG? Lol I am sure u used it ;) ....golden roach and green pumpkin black swirl hmmmm
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 26, 2014, 07:40:12 PM
Was checking out gamblers new 2015 colors and offerings. Man they have a color, black blue mirror, why not that will match evo Chris' blue shad 1-2 punch skirt PERFECT! Lol the O beast looks interesting....how's that fish LMG? Lol I am sure u used it ;) ....golden roach and green pumpkin black swirl hmmmm
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 26, 2014, 08:29:14 PM
Not obligated to say. 😉
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on September 26, 2014, 10:35:17 PM
That good huh :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 27, 2014, 10:54:07 PM
Went bowling tonight with Speedy and his girl. What's on the ID for me on the screen, LMG. Lol. My alias is known.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on September 27, 2014, 11:40:55 PM
Gutter queen i bet :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 28, 2014, 07:03:56 AM
Nah. Beat em both. Lol. I surprised myself.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 28, 2014, 08:49:34 AM
Man, the pictures that Lee is sending me of the rod are amazing! This thing is gonna be killer.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on September 28, 2014, 08:55:31 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on September 28, 2014, 08:49:34 AM
Man, the pictures that Lee is sending me of the rod are amazing! This thing is gonna be killer.

Will you be receiving the rod before the classic this week?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on September 28, 2014, 09:45:40 AM
He is gonna try
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 01, 2014, 05:41:00 PM
Drinking fancy.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 01, 2014, 05:55:05 PM
Dude you started already!! It's only Wednesday. Man..... you can tell I will be the designated driver.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 01, 2014, 06:11:07 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 01, 2014, 05:41:00 PM
Drinking fancy.
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Now that's what I am talking about! Making me thirsty! I just had a rum and ginger ale. But rum ain't whiskey :( to quote dark bat to sippin my hatorade lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 01, 2014, 06:32:13 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 01, 2014, 05:55:05 PM
Dude you started already!! It's only Wednesday. Man..... you can tell I will be the designated driver.  ~roflmao

What? It's for the pain. And yes, I'm gonna be flasking the ride.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 01, 2014, 06:37:26 PM
I picked up a few things at Bass Pro with a gift card.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 01, 2014, 06:59:21 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 01, 2014, 06:37:26 PM
I picked up a few things at Bass Pro with a gift card.
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Awesome one for each of us!! Lol jk
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 01, 2014, 07:10:43 PM
You guys didn't know that LMG rolls like that? Every time he gets gift cards he buys tackle for all his friends. ;)  I will take the the red watermelon seed. Thanks!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 01, 2014, 07:12:08 PM
Sorry Lou, there is no Red Watermelon Seed.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 01, 2014, 07:21:37 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 01, 2014, 07:12:08 PM
Sorry Lou, there is no Red Watermelon Seed.
My bad, watermelon candy I think. Can't zoom in enough.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 01, 2014, 07:23:10 PM
Too late. You don't get any. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 01, 2014, 08:59:30 PM
I spy with my little eye in the upper right corner.... alcoholism. :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 01, 2014, 09:02:34 PM
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Its okay though. Ill be putting tequilla in this one soon.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 02, 2014, 03:41:46 AM
Mmmmmmm. Tequila shots!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 02, 2014, 09:35:12 AM
The LMG Signature rod has arrived!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 02, 2014, 12:03:56 PM
Lets see it! Very interested!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 03, 2014, 09:12:55 AM
Check the new thread I started so we can post up pics this weekend.  ;PHO)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 03, 2014, 03:26:11 PM
Stripped my reel to nothing. Only thing left to do is the ball bearings.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 04, 2014, 06:52:23 PM
Got some new equipment today. I know LMG and MCS will be very disappointed with me, lol....... ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 05, 2014, 09:40:12 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 04, 2014, 06:52:23 PM
Got some new equipment today. I know LMG and MCS will be very disappointed with me, lol....... ~roflmao

Do tell
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 05, 2014, 10:02:26 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 05, 2014, 10:09:51 PM
Purdy!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 05, 2014, 10:35:23 PM
Thanks. I just saw your new piece and all I can say is wow! It's like a work of art. How many fish did you catch with it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 06, 2014, 07:50:37 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 05, 2014, 10:35:23 PM
Thanks. I just saw your new piece and all I can say is wow! It's like a work of art. How many fish did you catch with it?

CCR gorgeous rod man. The reel aint to shabby, looks good together.  ;)
U fish it yet?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 06, 2014, 07:54:25 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 05, 2014, 10:35:23 PM
Thanks. I just saw your new piece and all I can say is wow! It's like a work of art. How many fish did you catch with it?

Not too many yet. 2 yesterday at the Classic. I do love fishing with it. Very well balanced.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 06, 2014, 11:48:49 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 06, 2014, 07:50:37 AM
CCR gorgeous rod man. The reel aint to shabby, looks good together.  ;)
U fish it yet?
Thanks. Haven't fished it yet. Maybe tonight because it's killing me!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 07, 2014, 01:01:19 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 05, 2014, 10:02:26 PM
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CCR sorry I have not commented on your new beautiful set up. Very sharp looking outfit. Enjoy!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 07, 2014, 02:33:23 PM
Thanks, Lou. Went ahead and tried something different with the Megabass. I've never fished a rod this sensitive. I can feel and almost hear everything, lol. Now I just need to head somewhere that actually holds fish!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 07, 2014, 04:27:45 PM
Be careful with the rubber piece on top of the thumb bar. They are known for falling off.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 07, 2014, 04:46:53 PM
I've actually read that elsewhere. I'll be checking often. It's very smooth and will sling a 3/8oz lure a mile with just a flick of the wrist. Heading to a park to try it again. Gonna try a t-rig.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 07, 2014, 05:37:53 PM
Keep that brake drum oiled too.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 07, 2014, 08:22:22 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 07, 2014, 05:37:53 PM
Keep that brake drum oiled too.
Lol. Learned that lesson on 2 of my 200i's. They get loud!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: FlatsNBay on October 08, 2014, 07:15:42 PM
Good news fellas! I usually enter a bunch of different sweepstakes usually without any luck. This time I entered a sweepstakes that I saw on Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Brandon Card's Facebook page. Guess who won???  ;D I did!!!   ;D I won an Abu Garcia Revo STX and a Veritas 7' MH Rod!!! Wahoo!! I'm more than excited!! The best part is that I actually met him at a show a few months ago and talked to him for a long time. He was really cool and down to earth. One of my favorite up and comers! That makes it extra special. I will post a review once I get them.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 08, 2014, 07:18:10 PM
Nice! Congrats on the new rig! Now sell it and get a Shimano, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 08, 2014, 07:42:48 PM
Congrats Flats. Enjoy your new outfit.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 08, 2014, 11:55:45 PM
Really cool to win something like that!


Im still goofing around with my reels. This one got polished a bit tonight. (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F08%2F781009a0f8cc3bf6681708cf080ab812.jpg&hash=0cf56710424f67904b072ae04127cd878d660562)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:53:03 AM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 08, 2014, 11:55:45 PM
Really cool to win something like that!


Im still goofing around with my reels. This one got polished a bit tonight. (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F08%2F781009a0f8cc3bf6681708cf080ab812.jpg&hash=0cf56710424f67904b072ae04127cd878d660562)

Keep em clean. Its the only way they last.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 09, 2014, 04:42:02 PM
Quote from: FlatsNBay on October 08, 2014, 07:15:42 PM
Good news fellas! I usually enter a bunch of different sweepstakes usually without any luck. This time I entered a sweepstakes that I saw on Bassmaster Elite Series Pro, Brandon Card's Facebook page. Guess who won???  ;D I did!!!   ;D I won an Abu Garcia Revo STX and a Veritas 7' MH Rod!!! Wahoo!! I'm more than excited!! The best part is that I actually met him at a show a few months ago and talked to him for a long time. He was really cool and down to earth. One of my favorite up and comers! That makes it extra special. I will post a review once I get them.
Nice!! I love my Veritas rods!  If you hate it I'll buy the combo or rod off you no worries!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 06:41:06 PM
Got me a few things with some gift cards I got for my birthday. Needed some gloves to protect my hands. I am also determined to put my signature rig through every possible type of fishing, so I got me some little frogs to use with it. I want to prove that this thing can do it all.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 09, 2014, 06:56:42 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 06:41:06 PM
Got me a few things with some gift cards I got for my birthday. Needed some gloves to protect my hands. I am also determined to put my signature rig through every possible type of fishing, so I got me some little frogs to use with it. I want to prove that this thing can do it all.
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Crappy frogs in a crappy color only a loouzer would use those bwahahaha

I just picked up one of those planos in the spinnerbait box. Nice boxes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 09, 2014, 07:14:06 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 06:41:06 PM
Got me a few things with some gift cards I got for my birthday. Needed some gloves to protect my hands. I am also determined to put my signature rig through every possible type of fishing, so I got me some little frogs to use with it. I want to prove that this thing can do it all.
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Nice frogs, but those aren't the little ones. Those look like the medium ones. Great frogs nonetheless.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:14:41 PM
No. Those are the little ones.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 09, 2014, 07:16:09 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:14:41 PM
No. Those are the little ones.
What's their weight?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 09, 2014, 07:17:53 PM
Are those the 1/4 oz or 5/8 oz?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:18:07 PM
1/4oz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 09, 2014, 07:19:22 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:18:07 PM
1/4oz
I stand corrected then. Either way, u are going to enjoy those frogs on your outfit.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:20:30 PM
Yes. I threw one for a bit before the rain came. Man, there is nothing this rig can't do?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 09, 2014, 07:22:46 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:20:30 PM
Yes. I threw one for a bit before the rain came. Man, there is nothing this rig can't do?
I also went to BPS today, down in Doral, and I picked up 3 bags of your go to uvibe color.... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 09, 2014, 07:25:48 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:20:30 PM
Yes. I threw one for a bit before the rain came. Man, there is nothing this rig can't do?

That's how I feel about my 734. From topwater to trigs to frogs to pitching.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 09, 2014, 07:27:57 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 09, 2014, 07:22:46 PM
I also went to BPS today, down in Doral, and I picked up 3 bags of your go to uvibe color.... ;)

For what? To sit and look at? Lol....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 09, 2014, 07:34:20 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 09, 2014, 06:56:42 PM
Crappy frogs in a crappy color only a loouzer would use those bwahahaha

I just picked up one of those planos in the spinnerbait box. Nice boxes.
I have two of those spinnerbait boxes and love em.  So handy for sure!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:36:13 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 09, 2014, 07:22:46 PM
I also went to BPS today, down in Doral, and I picked up 3 bags of your go to uvibe color.... ;)

Yeah. I knew you were gonna take that tip for sure. That's what we do is help each other. Lesson learned.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 09, 2014, 07:39:33 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 09, 2014, 07:27:57 PM
For what? To sit and look at? Lol....
Haha... but when the time does come I will be ready... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:40:54 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 09, 2014, 07:39:33 PM
Haha... but when the time does come I will be ready... ;)

When you are ready we will go to Big O. That will be a trip to remember. I can't wait to get you there.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 09, 2014, 07:45:38 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:40:54 PM
When you are ready we will go to Big O. That will be a trip to remember. I can't wait to get you there.
Cool... me neither!! Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 09, 2014, 07:46:58 PM
Quote from: West6550 on October 09, 2014, 07:34:20 PM
I have two of those spinnerbait boxes and love em.  So handy for sure!

Spinnerbaits are the one thing I cannot have enough of hahah I have quite caught up to you though ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:47:23 PM
The time of the year is here. Get that stronger troller and we will be doing some flats fishing. Frog city.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 09, 2014, 07:48:24 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 09, 2014, 07:45:38 PM
Cool... me neither!! Lol!!

U two are cute  ~lu
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:52:25 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 09, 2014, 07:48:24 PM
U two are cute  ~lu

I have him hooked for Lake fishing. His reaction to Kissimmee was too funny.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 09, 2014, 07:56:33 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:52:25 PM
I have him hooked for Lake fishing. His reaction to Kissimmee was too funny.
Lol!! That lake is awesome. I am sure I will faint when I see Lake O for the first time... lol!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:57:15 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 09, 2014, 07:56:33 PM
Lol!! That lake is awesome. I am sure I will faint when I see Lake O for the first time... lol!!!

You thought Kissimmee was big.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 09, 2014, 08:01:52 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:57:15 PM
You thought Kissimmee was big.
Yeah, once I experience Lake O, I am sure I will visiting it more often.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 08:02:49 PM
Start planning.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 09, 2014, 08:05:19 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:57:15 PM
You thought Kissimmee was big.

Wow sharing too much info dude keep the pillow talk to the cabin at broke back hammick :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 08:06:10 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 09, 2014, 08:05:19 PM
Wow sharing too much info dude keep the pillow talk to the cabin at broke back hammick :D

He still didn't want to snuggle.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 09, 2014, 08:12:31 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 07:52:25 PM
I have him hooked for Lake fishing. His reaction to Kissimmee was too funny.

After the canals in the glades,  I am intrigued about river fishing
Want to get into the mouths and up the creeks...julington, black, and all the lakes down on the southern St. John's. but O looks cool too, flipping the grass would be cool.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 08:13:46 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 09, 2014, 08:12:31 PM
After the canals in the glades,  I am intrigued about river fishing
Want to get into the mouths and up the creeks...julington, black, and all the lakes down on the southern St. John's. but O looks cool too, flipping the grass would be cool.

Flipping the grass is cool, but boring as hell. Time and place.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 09, 2014, 08:28:11 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 09, 2014, 08:13:46 PM
Flipping the grass is cool, but boring as hell. Time and place.

I say the same thing about chucking and winding a Uvibe

That's what I liked about the glades and from what I seen on some parts of the river up here.
All different kinds of cover and scenery. Not just a big flat lake.....that's why pond fishing is fun too, a different mini lake to break down. :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 09, 2014, 09:39:50 PM
Lou.. The Big O is insane.  Heading to the Monkey Box area once.. I stopped the boat.. in all directions you could not see the shoreline.. just water.  It's huge to say the least.

I took a few pictures of lilly pad firleds as far as you could see lol it was crazy lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 10, 2014, 08:23:55 AM
The struggle, where to launch.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 10, 2014, 09:03:56 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 10, 2014, 08:23:55 AM
The struggle, where to launch.
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Holiday huh? Goodluck, hopefully the water isn't ridiculously high.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 10, 2014, 09:06:15 AM
Back to shallow water bassin. Quantum triux, floro, and weightless plastics.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 10, 2014, 09:26:04 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 10, 2014, 09:03:56 AM
Holiday huh? Goodluck, hopefully the water isn't ridiculously high.

Nah. Just used it as a Google point. Thinking either Markham or MM35. Who knows, maybe Lox.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 10, 2014, 09:36:53 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 10, 2014, 09:26:04 AM
Nah. Just used it as a Google point. Thinking either Markham or MM35. Who knows, maybe Lox.
Hmmm.... decisions. ... decisions. ....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 10, 2014, 09:56:31 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 10, 2014, 09:36:53 AM
Hmmm.... decisions. ... decisions. ....

Tell me about it.  ~rant :help: ~b~ :st:)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 10, 2014, 06:23:49 PM
Getting my rigs ready both boys are going with. The oldest is throwing a grub on his zebco and a SB on his daiwa. very excited!

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 10, 2014, 09:26:36 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 10, 2014, 06:23:49 PM
Getting my rigs ready both boys are going with. The oldest is throwing a grub on his zebco and a SB on his daiwa. very excited!
Good luck, MCS! I'm headed out in the morning to put something on the board.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 11, 2014, 04:03:48 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 10, 2014, 06:23:49 PM
Getting my rigs ready both boys are going with. The oldest is throwing a grub on his zebco and a SB on his daiwa. very excited!

Drinking my beer is not gonna help you be more like me. Just saying.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 11, 2014, 07:49:12 AM
 ~roflmao
Quote from: ccr425 on October 10, 2014, 09:26:36 PM
Good luck, MCS! I'm headed out in the morning to put something on the board.

Thanks. Good luck yourself....we struck out he tried a grub, buzzbait and bluefox inline spinner.
I threw the mega daddy for a bit but mostly EZ and spinnerbait. We spooked a few. Plenty of bream action but my son only wanted to fish for bass. My younger son rolled over at 6:15 and said nope staying here in bed lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 11, 2014, 07:50:59 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 11, 2014, 04:03:48 AM
Drinking my beer is not gonna help you be more like me. Just saying.

Thought u liked pbr lol u can't beat a buck fifty for a tall boy, shoot a 16 oz soda is that much lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 11, 2014, 07:54:10 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 11, 2014, 07:50:59 AM
Thought u liked pbr lol u can't beat a buck fifty for a tall boy, shoot a 16 oz soda is that much lol

I pay $1 down here
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 11, 2014, 09:00:24 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 11, 2014, 07:49:12 AM
~roflmao
Thanks. Good luck yourself....we struck out he tried a grub, buzzbait and bluefox inline spinner.
I threw the mega daddy for a bit but mostly EZ and spinnerbait. We spooked a few. Plenty of bream action but my son only wanted to fish for bass. My younger son rolled over at 6:15 and said nope staying here in bed lol.
I was on the same page as your younger son. lol...... My back has been sore for a few days, so I slept in. Gonna watch Jameis for what could be the last time. Go Noles!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 11, 2014, 09:34:43 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 11, 2014, 09:00:24 AM
I was on the same page as your younger son. lol...... My back has been sore for a few days, so I slept in. Gonna watch Jameis for what could be the last time. Go Noles!!

Hahaha if it was just me going today I woulda probably slept in too lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 11, 2014, 09:42:08 AM
OK. I have decided to fish at Lox today after work. Problem, water is high, and the fish are in the flats. I have 2 rigs with me. My Sig Rig, and a 704 with a CH50E and 40# braid. I am gonna give the 12# YoZuri a run for its money and see just how strong it will be to the weeds. Got to go tie a frog to the 704. Gonna have to make due. I feel like I am bringing a knife to a gun fight.  :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 11, 2014, 12:08:36 PM
Your overthinking it. You will be fine with the 704, and 40 lb braid. The sig rig with the 12lb yozuri for the lighter applications will do.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 11, 2014, 03:59:06 PM
LMG u sound like a girl right now trying to decide what to wear lo ......just go fishing
By the way the sig rig makes your hips look big
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 11, 2014, 05:08:05 PM
That didnt last long. No respect lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 11, 2014, 09:16:07 PM
This is what happens when you drink too much.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 11, 2014, 09:28:34 PM
Wow!! You really went there huh?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 12, 2014, 11:05:42 AM
You sir need help.. lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 12, 2014, 10:07:23 PM
Well I was finally able to put my Orochi XX/Metanium(spooled with 15lb InvisX) through its paces. I forgot to use the KVD line conditioner, so I had to fiddle with the reel somewhat to find a good balance of distance and a tight spool. We were in a friends boat and fished a local river for a change. Started out with a bang! Fishing a T-rig and something nailed it so I set the hook. It was a good fish and pulled me into a  laydown and broke me off! Oh well, retie and try again. I caught 2 small bass and 2 big bowfin. New rig handled all with ease. Threw it all day from 8:00am-7:00pm and really enjoyed using it. Rod had great sensitivity and the reel casted great considering the line. I also had a monster bowfin hooked and had him to the boat when the hook popped loose. He was huge, probably around 20 pounds! Rod was awesome and never broke a sweat. Really liking this combo for T-rigs or C-rigs. Nibbles feel sharp and crisp compared to my other rods. Used a 3/16oz weight with a 4/0 hook and 10" Culprit worm. Seemed to be in the sweet spot of the rod as far as casting was concerned. The rod is the Tour Versatile and feels like a medium heavy/heavy with an extra fast tip to me. I like it!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 13, 2014, 08:21:47 AM
Cool CCR sounds like an awesome rod and good day on the water. I think it looks great, but glad to hear it performs great aswell. I would love to try a rod with that sensitivity sometime. Nice write up and thanks for posting. ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 13, 2014, 12:12:55 PM
Thanks. I'm not sold on the flouro. Will have to treat it next time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 13, 2014, 12:41:22 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 13, 2014, 12:12:55 PM
Thanks. I'm not sold on the flouro. Will have to treat it next time.

Man I been looking for a Clear option to braid but went the copolymer route. I tried Pline fluroclear and it sucked, any kink and it would snap......yozuri is better. it won't break and it is really clear. Only side affects are it has a ton of memory and is stretchy. My next option is flouro. I would only try it because of the strecthy feeling yozuri still has. Other than that might as well use mono.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 13, 2014, 12:45:27 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 13, 2014, 12:12:55 PM
Thanks. I'm not sold on the flouro. Will have to treat it next time.

Next time just get YoZuri.  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 13, 2014, 02:30:02 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 13, 2014, 12:45:27 PM
Next time just get YoZuri.  ;D

:surrender:
Went by walmart, they restocked any yozuri you want from 10-20, 600 yd  spools form 16-22 bucks.
I was worried  ~sweat last time they were phasing it out like BPS did.  ~rant
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 13, 2014, 02:33:08 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 13, 2014, 02:30:02 PM
:surrender:
Went by walmart, they restocked any yozuri you want from 10-20, 600 yd  spools form 16-22 bucks.
I was worried  ~sweat last time they were phasing it out like BPS did.  ~rant

Mine down here don't have  ^-^
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 13, 2014, 02:38:11 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 13, 2014, 02:30:02 PM
:surrender:
Went by walmart, they restocked any yozuri you want from 10-20, 600 yd  spools form 16-22 bucks.
I was worried  ~sweat last time they were phasing it out like BPS did.  ~rant

Your pretty fortunate. Do you have power pro also? If so you are pretty much set.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 13, 2014, 02:39:11 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 13, 2014, 02:33:08 PM
Mine down here don't have  ^-^

More fishin rednecks up here. It is one stop shopping yozuri, 12 pack bush, new underpants  ~roflmao ~roflmao rednecks dream right there.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 13, 2014, 02:51:07 PM
You guys keep hyping yozuri makes me want to try it. Much better then clear mono?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 13, 2014, 02:54:07 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 13, 2014, 02:51:07 PM
You guys keep hyping yozuri makes me want to try it. Much better then clear mono?

It's pretty good affordable line.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 13, 2014, 02:54:44 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 13, 2014, 02:51:07 PM
You guys keep hyping yozuri makes me want to try it. Much better then clear mono?

Listen, if I use it, its got to be good.  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 13, 2014, 03:02:14 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 13, 2014, 02:51:07 PM
You guys keep hyping yozuri makes me want to try it. Much better then clear mono?

It doesn't break as easy and is clearer, less stretch than mono but not that big of a difference and it has more memory.....I fought buying it for a while. The only reason I still use it over mono and other copoly is it is some strong shit other than that, it isn't my favorite line. I debate flouro, but you have fraying and other issues just to have less stretch I dunno if it is worth it. And this is coming from a guy who tries not to listen to the hype.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 13, 2014, 03:04:30 PM
Probably best to use it as a leader I take it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 13, 2014, 03:06:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 13, 2014, 03:02:14 PM
And this is coming from a guy who tries not to listen to the hype.

And you know that's true, he still uses Quantum reels.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 13, 2014, 03:14:20 PM
If you use line conditioner frequently, the memory should not be an issue.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 13, 2014, 03:17:01 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 13, 2014, 03:04:30 PM
Probably best to use it as a leader I take it?

I use it on my Sig Rig. 12# all afternoon on Saturday to catch all the fish. I forgot to hit it with line conditioner, so it was sitting on the spool since the Kissimmee trip without it. I had 20mph winds, and had very minor amount of issues with it. Sometimes took a bit of thumb control, but no problem. Get rid of that fluoro crap.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 13, 2014, 03:19:43 PM
Lmg dont you use a smoke too? Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 13, 2014, 03:24:07 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 13, 2014, 03:19:43 PM
Lmg dont you use a smoke too? Lol

No. I do not own one.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 13, 2014, 06:26:25 PM
I'm not sure what to think about InvisX. I was broke off once in a laydown and once on a hook set. This is my first time using flourocarbon so I can't compare this line to any other flouro. I want to try Gama Edge and Tatsu before I go away from flourocarbon all together. I did notice some stretch with the InvisX.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 13, 2014, 06:56:35 PM
Hey LMG does your Walmart sell segar? I think mine sells redlabel or invisx dunno red box

I think line conditioner is suspect. How can something make something more "manageable" without a chemical reaction or a change in properties....and work on multiple types of line.....maybe it's the engineer in me but it is suspect or just water lo but I smell scam. But I don't have the time to argue with nimrods on here. Just call me crazy and ignore me like usual.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 13, 2014, 06:58:38 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 13, 2014, 06:26:25 PM
I'm not sure what to think about InvisX. I was broke off once in a laydown and once on a hook set. This is my first time using flourocarbon so I can't compare this line to any other flouro. I want to try Gama Edge and Tatsu before I go away from flourocarbon all together. I did notice some stretch with the InvisX.

Keep me posted....fight the system.....would like to hear your results my buddy here uses braid or flouro trying to get me to try so I am still curious and not sold on the copolymer
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 13, 2014, 07:08:45 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 13, 2014, 06:56:35 PM
Hey LMG does your Walmart sell segar? I think mine sells redlabel or invisx dunno red box

I think line conditioner is suspect. How can something make something more "manageable" without a chemical reaction or a change in properties....and work on multiple types of line.....maybe it's the engineer in me but it is suspect or just water lo but I smell scam. But I don't have the time to argue with nimrods on here. Just call me crazy and ignore me like usual.
Your crazy and I will ignore you as usual....lol!! The conditioner will not cause an adverse effect on your line. Quite the opposite,  it will preserve it longer.  Don't knock til you try it.. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 13, 2014, 07:32:06 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 13, 2014, 06:56:35 PM
Hey LMG does your Walmart sell segar? I think mine sells redlabel or invisx dunno red box

I think line conditioner is suspect. How can something make something more "manageable" without a chemical reaction or a change in properties....and work on multiple types of line.....maybe it's the engineer in me but it is suspect or just water lo but I smell scam. But I don't have the time to argue with nimrods on here. Just call me crazy and ignore me like usual.


Here is my hypothesis. It works, lol. I don't know how, but it does. I have no negative effects on my line what so ever. Just make sure you use the KVDs line conditioner.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 13, 2014, 07:39:44 PM
Well see sunlight passes through the conditioner and microbonds the two together creating a compound known as mich better then before......

That is the science behind it... or im just making crap up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 13, 2014, 07:40:09 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on October 14, 2014, 02:54:37 PM
All I know is that almost all my fish this year have come on Fluro and Braid. The other couple came on Mono used for Topwater.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 14, 2014, 04:15:16 PM
I haven't used Fluro in quite a while. I have narrowed down my lines to 2. Yozuri hybrid and Power Pro. These 2 lines are the lines that have given me the least problems.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on October 14, 2014, 06:14:07 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 13, 2014, 06:56:35 PM
Hey LMG does your Walmart sell segar? I think mine sells redlabel or invisx dunno red box

I think line conditioner is suspect. How can something make something more "manageable" without a chemical reaction or a change in properties....and work on multiple types of line.....maybe it's the engineer in me but it is suspect or just water lo but I smell scam. But I don't have the time to argue with nimrods on here. Just call me crazy and ignore me like usual.

I thought the same thing, but I have used it for years and it just plain works. I dont know why, or how, but it seriously does. It could be snake oil, but its high quality snake oil!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on October 14, 2014, 06:19:02 PM
All I use is 17 lb Fluro and 65 lb Braid, except for my Topwater Rod which has 17 lb Mono. The Brand may change but the rest doesn't.

Braid for my Heavy Punch, Frog, Jig Rods and Fluro on everything else.

I really don't have any issues with it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 14, 2014, 06:26:06 PM
I have been hearing a lot about this McCoy CoPly stuff. Might have to try that next.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 14, 2014, 07:27:05 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on October 14, 2014, 06:14:07 PM
I thought the same thing, but I have used it for years and it just plain works. I dont know why, or how, but it seriously does. It could be snake oil, but its high quality snake oil!

KVD is dish soap and water opposed to the other shit that's wd40 and amor all lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 15, 2014, 10:45:25 AM
Just ordered some Missile baits products from BPS since they have free shipping this week on any order amount. Gonna try D bombs and Tomahawks. I like John Crews since he is from Va and once I saw he had the autism awareness support on his site I was sold. The missile baits website is nice too, like the product videos alot. Good apparel section too.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: FlatsNBay on October 15, 2014, 03:18:14 PM
I think that you will really like the D Bombs. I really like the rings on the body. They seem to hide the hook point a little better. They also seem to last a bit longer than my other beaver style baits. I really like the Black & Blue. I think it is called Bruiser Flash or something like that. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 15, 2014, 03:48:14 PM
Quote from: FlatsNBay on October 15, 2014, 03:18:14 PM
I think that you will really like the D Bombs. I really like the rings on the body. They seem to hide the hook point a little better. They also seem to last a bit longer than my other beaver style baits. I really like the Black & Blue. I think it is called Bruiser Flash or something like that.

Cool, that is the color I picked out. My buddy raves about Gamblers Bowens silver so this was close I figure I would try it. I was thinking the ribs would be good for skin hooking too. Can't wait to try these
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: gramps50 on October 15, 2014, 11:07:15 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 14, 2014, 06:26:06 PM
I have been hearing a lot about this McCoy CoPly stuff. Might have to try that next.
I've used it and I like it just as well or better than Yozari Ultrasoft, McCoy is very manageable. I do spray it with KVD L&L.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 05:42:17 AM
Quote from: gramps50 on October 15, 2014, 11:07:15 PM
I've used it and I like it just as well or better than Yozari Ultrasoft, McCoy is very manageable. I do spray it with KVD L&L.

Ultra soft is not very strong though. Down here with the weeds I need strength. How does it compare to the regular YoZuri?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: gramps50 on October 16, 2014, 11:28:51 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 05:42:17 AM
Ultra soft is not very strong though. Down here with the weeds I need strength. How does it compare to the regular YoZuri?
Can't say I have never tried regular YoZuri
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 16, 2014, 11:33:02 AM
Like i said gorgeous day, horrible fishing.  On a positve note however i did manage to cull one of my 14's for this 17. I'll take it... lol.. Puts me at 79.5"
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 11:36:27 AM
Wrong thread ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 11:36:58 AM
Hey MCS,

http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/535823-daiwa-tdz.html
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 16, 2014, 11:39:03 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 11:36:27 AM
Wrong thread ~b~
Oops!! Did it again. .. lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 16, 2014, 12:49:44 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 11:36:58 AM
Hey MCS,

http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/535823-daiwa-tdz.html

I saw....what I like better is his still in plastic dobyns CB 704 for 150 :o
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 03:12:59 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 16, 2014, 11:39:03 AM
Oops!! Did it again. .. lol

OK Brittany.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 07:13:52 PM
I have torn my whole collection apart to put together a small bag for my 12# challenge.
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And the rest of the soft plastics that are in the original bags are to remain a secret.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 16, 2014, 07:20:19 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 07:13:52 PM
I have torn my whole collection apart to put together a small bag for my 12# challenge.
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And the rest of the soft plastics that are in the original bags are to remain a secret.
Where's  the challenge? That's  the part i am still trying to figure out...lol!  You tell me you are going frogging in hydrilla  and pads and i will tell you, that's challenging for sure.. lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 07:23:29 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 16, 2014, 07:20:19 PM
Where's  the challenge? That's  the part i am still trying to figure out...lol!  You tell me you are going frogging in hydrilla  and pads and i will tell you, that's challenging for sure.. lol!!

It's just a personal thing. I want to see how I will pan out with just using the LMG rig. I am hitting Loxahatchee Sunday afternoon again and plan on using that rig to catch all my fish. Skill level and self worth is what I am trying to test.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 16, 2014, 07:54:02 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 07:23:29 PM
It's just a personal thing. I want to see how I will pan out with just using the LMG rig. I am hitting Loxahatchee Sunday afternoon again and plan on using that rig to catch all my fish. Skill level and self worth is what I am trying to test.

Good luck....noticed no spinnerbaits? Your missing out lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 07:55:48 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 16, 2014, 07:54:02 PM
Good luck....noticed no spinnerbaits? Your missing out lo

Oh no sir, they are in there. I have all corners covered.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 16, 2014, 08:17:32 PM
Best of luck on your  challenge.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 08:18:31 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 16, 2014, 08:17:32 PM
Best of luck on your  challenge.

We shall see by the end of the month I guess.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 16, 2014, 08:31:29 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 07:55:48 PM
Oh no sir, they are in there. I have all corners covered.

Just makin sure :D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 16, 2014, 08:34:08 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 16, 2014, 08:31:29 PM
Just makin sure :D

I appreciate you being on top of things. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 17, 2014, 02:22:09 AM
Got the bed done and lit up.  Multiple light colors to choose from.  Got it to ran to a outlet that has a wall switch.  So walk in the room and the bed is the lamp!  Now side tables and a chest for the room.

Oh and I built the bed and headboard.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 17, 2014, 04:56:17 AM
That came out really good man!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: BOATS on October 17, 2014, 05:51:04 AM
Quote from: West6550 on October 17, 2014, 02:22:09 AM
Got the bed done and lit up.  Multiple light colors to choose from.  Got it to ran to a outlet that has a wall switch.  So walk in the room and the bed is the lamp!  Now side tables and a chest for the room.

Oh and I built the bed and headboard.

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Wheres the speakers for the porno music soundtrack? Good job , looks cool.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 17, 2014, 08:34:54 AM
No mirrors on the ceiling? ;D whatever you do NO Blacklights.  lo The head board looks great, I think the light idea is cool...different...I would skip the colors personally and just roll with a light yellow or standard flourensent...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 17, 2014, 02:18:01 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 17, 2014, 08:34:54 AM
No mirrors on the ceiling? ;D whatever you do NO Blacklights.  lo The head board looks great, I think the light idea is cool...different...I would skip the colors personally and just roll with a light yellow or standard flourensent...
It's cool that it changes color but we will keep it on one that matches the paint and room and on a dim setting.

The first light switch when you come in the room is to this outlet as in for lamps.  The ceiling fan and closet light is over in the room.  So this will be our lamp.  It's awesome for sure.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 18, 2014, 11:38:10 PM
 ~c~ Go 'Noles  ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 20, 2014, 09:29:52 AM
LMG I cannot believe you missed posting this for me  :'(

http://www.wired2fish.com/quantum-tour-mg-100-baitcaster-reel-review/

Nice reel but.................................................Not my number one choice..........
Now my number one wish list reel......IS NOT THIS  lo I am dying to get a JDM Tatula 8.1 and a Tatula flipping stick  ~bb :shocking:.....Fuego, pixy and alphas are on z list too......but I need to prioritize  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 10:25:20 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 20, 2014, 09:29:52 AM
LMG I cannot believe you missed posting this for me  :'(

http://www.wired2fish.com/quantum-tour-mg-100-baitcaster-reel-review/

Nice reel but.................................................Not my number one choice..........
Now my number one wish list reel......IS NOT THIS  lo I am dying to get a JDM Tatula 8.1 and a Tatula flipping stick  ~bb :shocking:.....Fuego, pixy and alphas are on z list too......but I need to prioritize  8)

Get a Zillion, way better than the Tatula in build and performance.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 20, 2014, 11:03:11 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 10:25:20 AM
Get a Zillion, way better than the Tatula in build and performance.

The new zillions too much money. Maybe on ebay....but I like the look of JDM tatula better than the zillion old zillions. However I would never buy a US Tat over a zillion...Besides why piss an extra 100 bucks away, I mean shoot no point in getting an over built reel. The funny thing is I hear most fishing "gurus" or "smarty pants" say "I buy shimano or diawa or brand X cuz it is quality and lasts forever" then in 6 months they are buying the next new reel from that company  ~roflmao ~roflmao It's like dude you used the reel for 6 months or a year, no wonder it has lasted 5 yrs because it is sitting around  lo lo lo The JDM Tatula or a Fuego or Pixy would be an upgrade to the reels I am using, which aren't bad, they get the job done pretty flawlessly too. I like the JDM Tat look and knobs over the paddles, plus it matches the Tat rod.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 11:18:52 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 20, 2014, 11:03:11 AM
The new zillions too much money. Maybe on ebay....but I like the look of JDM tatula better than the zillion old zillions. However I would never buy a US Tat over a zillion...Besides why piss an extra 100 bucks away, I mean shoot no point in getting an over built reel. The funny thing is I hear most fishing "gurus" or "smarty pants" say "I buy shimano or diawa or brand X cuz it is quality and lasts forever" then in 6 months they are buying the next new reel from that company  ~roflmao ~roflmao It's like dude you used the reel for 6 months or a year, no wonder it has lasted 5 yrs because it is sitting around  lo lo lo The JDM Tatula or a Fuego or Pixy would be an upgrade to the reels I am using, which aren't bad, they get the job done pretty flawlessly too. I like the JDM Tat look and knobs over the paddles, plus it matches the Tat rod.

Not a new one. Screw that, still not the same quality. Get one like I have. You can get them under $200.00
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 20, 2014, 11:46:39 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 11:18:52 AM
Not a new one. Screw that, still not the same quality. Get one like I have. You can get them under $200.00

I like the braided line special or a 50th anniversary..... ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 20, 2014, 11:47:22 AM
LMG you ever fish a steez? I am not in the market I just wonder what makes it 200-300 better than a zillion?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 20, 2014, 12:05:54 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 20, 2014, 11:47:22 AM
LMG you ever fish a steez? I am not in the market I just wonder what makes it 200-300 better than a zillion?
The answer is secret NASA magical technology... atleast I hope lol.  How reels are more than a hundred is insane.  The answer is supply and demand.. but thos 500 reels are just insane.  Unless they have gold pieces or magic gears it makes no sensa.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 12:41:26 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 20, 2014, 11:47:22 AM
LMG you ever fish a steez? I am not in the market I just wonder what makes it 200-300 better than a zillion?

Magnesium.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 20, 2014, 12:42:13 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 12:41:26 PM
Magnesium.

Well shit....Quantum solved that problem for me... lo If I want magnesium I will got that route
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 12:46:22 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 20, 2014, 12:42:13 PM
Well shit....Quantum solved that problem for me... lo If I want magnesium I will got that route

*facepalm*  ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 20, 2014, 12:47:20 PM
Quote from: West6550 on October 20, 2014, 12:05:54 PM
The answer is secret NASA magical technology... atleast I hope lol.  How reels are more than a hundred is insane.  The answer is supply and demand.. but thos 500 reels are just insane.  Unless they have gold pieces or magic gears it makes no sensa.

I tend to agree....I will stick to 100-200 as my range.....I see no reason to buy a zillion or tour mg or whatever for that much. If so I will look used in the above price range.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 20, 2014, 12:48:29 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 12:46:22 PM
*facepalm*  ~b~

What!?! did you read that review? tour Mg is saaaaweeet! LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 01:32:25 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 20, 2014, 12:48:29 PM
What!?! did you read that review? tour Mg is saaaaweeet! LOL

:bang
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 20, 2014, 02:05:55 PM
All that talk about yo zuri...does it float like traditional mono for top waters
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 02:07:24 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 20, 2014, 02:05:55 PM
All that talk about yo zuri...does it float like traditional mono for top waters

It doesn't float, but it doesn't sink like fluoro.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 20, 2014, 02:43:13 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 20, 2014, 01:32:25 PM
:bang

oH C'Mon...You yourself like the smoke.... ;D ;) 8).....It's ok LMG I was just saying... JDM Tatula ~heart
That is my next one, if ever  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 20, 2014, 02:44:37 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 20, 2014, 02:05:55 PM
All that talk about yo zuri...does it float like traditional mono for top waters

It suspends LOL I used it recently for topwater a time or two, if you let it sit too long it sinks too much but it isn't horrible.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 21, 2014, 11:23:52 AM
who likes cold cuts? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFrsR9NByc4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFrsR9NByc4)
~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 21, 2014, 01:19:30 PM
I love that commercial. Thanks for the laugh.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 22, 2014, 03:14:53 AM
Lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 22, 2014, 06:24:28 PM
So what does a married man do while the wife is gone? You know it. Crack open a beer, turn on some rock, and......vacuum and swiffer the floors. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 22, 2014, 06:48:07 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 22, 2014, 06:24:28 PM
So what does a married man do while the wife is gone? You know it. Crack open a beer, turn on some rock, and......vacuum and swiffer the floors. Lol
Lets see how this plays out... your posts should  become more interesting as your evening beverages kick in...lol Remember what you did last time?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 22, 2014, 06:49:13 PM
Haha. Yeah. 4 rum and Cokes, let's have some fun!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 22, 2014, 06:51:58 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 22, 2014, 06:49:13 PM
Haha. Yeah. 4 rum and Cokes, let's have some fun!
Oh boy!! Here we go.... Weeeeeeee!!!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 25, 2014, 07:27:55 AM
Curado50E #2 on the way to me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 25, 2014, 08:24:27 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 25, 2014, 07:27:55 AM
Curado50E #2 on the way to me.

Wow!! Another one!?  :o
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 25, 2014, 08:44:23 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 25, 2014, 08:24:27 AM
Wow!! Another one!?  :o

Yeah. I got it from RockChalk.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on October 26, 2014, 09:22:25 PM
50e is a sweet reel, love mine. I think maybe the guy I got it from put some new bearings in it, because it really launches!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 10:54:11 AM
Decided I am gonna put the Curado50 in place of one of my Chronarch50's. Gonna take the Chronarch and put purple accents on it. Then mount it to a white and black rods.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 27, 2014, 11:14:18 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 10:54:11 AM
Decided I am gonna put the Curado50 in place of one of my Chronarch50's. Gonna take the Chronarch and put purple accents on it. Then mount it to a white and black rods.

White and black rods? What brand/model?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 11:16:20 AM
Probably an Abu Veritas.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 27, 2014, 12:31:13 PM
Didnt go fishing yet but picked up a new rod (cheap diawa), live target crank, and  damiki hydras. Bitters baits shop is awesome.

This pic is for you MCS
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 12:42:02 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 27, 2014, 12:31:13 PM
Didnt go fishing yet but picked up a new rod (cheap diawa), live target crank, and  damiki hydras. Bitters baits shop is awesome.

This pic is for you MCS
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Where is that place at?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 27, 2014, 12:53:58 PM
It is right off 4 in longwood
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 27, 2014, 12:54:50 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 27, 2014, 12:31:13 PM
Didnt go fishing yet but picked up a new rod (cheap diawa), live target crank, and  damiki hydras. Bitters baits shop is awesome.

This pic is for you MCS
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:o  :o  :o Now I have to go change my pants  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 27, 2014, 12:57:08 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 11:16:20 AM
Probably an Abu Veritas.

You surely love you abu rods.....I think that what your saying would look sweet on the Daiwa S rod. It would be interbred japanese fishing perfection  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 27, 2014, 02:42:53 PM
First time ive been there MCS. Something about boxes of soft plastics everywhere just makes me feel good lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 27, 2014, 02:56:33 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 27, 2014, 02:42:53 PM
First time ive been there MCS. Something about boxes of soft plastics everywhere just makes me feel good lol.

bet your gonna go back  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 27, 2014, 03:10:53 PM
Yep!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 27, 2014, 03:26:45 PM
It looks like an impressive store indeed. It has a BridgeMasters vibe to it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Reservoir Runner on October 27, 2014, 03:58:47 PM
 Bitter's is like a candy store for a bass fisherman. Have been there a couple of times, their plastics work just as well as the uber expensive plastics and the prices are for the working bass fisherman!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 27, 2014, 06:54:22 PM
Quote from: Reservoir Runner on October 27, 2014, 03:58:47 PM
Bitter's is like a candy store for a bass fisherman. Have been there a couple of times, their plastics work just as well as the uber expensive plastics and the prices are for the working bass fisherman!

AGREE! I have thrown their uvide(better than zooms has hook slot and thicker tail) flukes, gators and trick worms with success. My buddy loves the muskrat says better than ri because the plastic gives more action. The colors are second to none too
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 27, 2014, 07:46:03 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 27, 2014, 12:31:13 PM
Didnt go fishing yet but picked up a new rod (cheap diawa), live target crank, and  damiki hydras. Bitters baits shop is awesome.

This pic is for you MCS
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Holy plastics!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 08:38:41 PM
Guess what just happened? Yup, Zillion and Champion combined. Good bye Lews Super Duty, going up for sale.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 27, 2014, 08:48:14 PM
I just looked at so many high end rods and reels today.... im blown away with ideas of things I want. Income tax time im getting one serious rig.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 27, 2014, 08:53:32 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 08:38:41 PM
Guess what just happened? Yup, Zillion and Champion combined. Good bye Lews Super Duty, going up for sale.
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Dude that thing is a beauty!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 27, 2014, 10:31:38 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 08:38:41 PM
Guess what just happened? Yup, Zillion and Champion combined. Good bye Lews Super Duty, going up for sale.
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Ooooooh aaaaaah  :o what model champ is that?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 10:33:57 PM
My 736
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 27, 2014, 10:36:58 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 10:33:57 PM
My 736

That's gonna leave a mark.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 28, 2014, 04:50:32 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 27, 2014, 11:16:20 AM
Probably an Abu Veritas.
Awesome rods.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 28, 2014, 06:31:13 AM
Quote from: West6550 on October 28, 2014, 04:50:32 AM
Awesome rods.

You use the new ones yet? 2.0
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 28, 2014, 06:35:48 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 28, 2014, 06:31:13 AM
You use the new ones yet? 2.0
No.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 28, 2014, 06:52:07 AM
Quote from: West6550 on October 28, 2014, 06:35:48 AM
No.

Ok.

Thank you.

lo

I have always been sorta tempted by them because the price is right but the white blinds me. I heard the new ones are less beefy and more true to ratings.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on October 28, 2014, 06:55:30 AM
The old ones were beefy and so sensitive.  I'm not lying when I say I wish I would have bought 2 of them instead of the Dobyns Savvy I have.  Because they are more sensitive and have more back bone.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 28, 2014, 07:14:58 AM
Quote from: West6550 on October 28, 2014, 06:55:30 AM
The old ones were beefy and so sensitive.  I'm not lying when I say I wish I would have bought 2 of them instead of the Dobyns Savvy I have.  Because they are more sensitive and have more back bone.

Cool. Did you have the micros or normal size guides? I seen you can still get the old ones around. I might hunt around and keep an eye on these. I need two rods one for topwater/jerks and a flipping stick.....I wonder how different 2.0 is from the original.

But that said I can never make up my mind looking for things until I actually make the purchase.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 06:01:40 PM
Alright, let's get started. Lous reel cleaning. Hopefully I can pull this off.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 28, 2014, 06:13:00 PM
Whiskey
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 06:18:47 PM
Ok. We are disassembled.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F28%2F051b1b0cd9fb576a97265771de6312c8.jpg&hash=3d73152ab36ee8c5070cb3dc23bc54561af6ae61)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 28, 2014, 06:27:20 PM
Dude... if you hand me a small zip lock bag with "extra parts" i will not be a happy camper!! Lol!!... its all good i trust you.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 06:28:13 PM
Crap. I dropped a spring. Nobody move, I need to find it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 28, 2014, 06:30:32 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 06:28:13 PM
Crap. I dropped a spring. Nobody move, I need to find it.
Haha... make sure your bird didn't get it!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 06:31:57 PM
Now I remember why I hate Pure Fishing products. Too many parts. Lou, I am gonna make your reel lighter. 😉
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 28, 2014, 06:38:54 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 06:31:57 PM
Now I remember why I hate Pure Fishing products. Too many parts. Lou, I am gonna make your reel lighter. 😉
Focus!?!?!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 06:48:21 PM
Ok. Now.....how does this thing go back together?
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 28, 2014, 07:04:12 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 06:48:21 PM
Ok. Now.....how does this thing go back together?
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Whoa... those sure are alot of parts.... i wouldn't even have tried to attempt this by myself.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 07:05:01 PM
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Well....I think I may have had too much to drink. I don't know if this reel is gonna ever work again.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 28, 2014, 07:07:42 PM
You and those red solo cups... didn't  you learn your lesson last time you put chemicals in one of them??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 28, 2014, 07:24:06 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 28, 2014, 07:04:12 PM
Whoa... those sure are alot of parts.... i wouldn't even have tried to attempt this by myself.

Don't worry Lou, Evan Williams is there to keep things str8 lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 28, 2014, 07:26:07 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 28, 2014, 07:07:42 PM
You and those red solo cups... didn't  you learn your lesson last time you put chemicals in one of them??

Hes from kentuck, those chemicals ain't  nothin compared to shine  ~beer~  8) lo

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 07:49:39 PM
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I think this is how it goes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 28, 2014, 07:54:03 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 07:49:39 PM
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I think this is how it goes.
So far so good.... i think
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 08:09:45 PM
It's together. Only a few extra parts, but it still works.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 28, 2014, 08:13:08 PM
Did that handle come woth it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 28, 2014, 08:15:06 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 28, 2014, 08:13:08 PM
Did that handle come woth it?
That is the stock handle.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 08:30:46 PM
The drag should be a little stronger and smoother. 😉
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 28, 2014, 08:49:11 PM
Everyone, I would like some advice on a couple of setups of mine. I have a 6'6" medium/fast St. Croix Premier rod paired with a Shimano Curado I 7.2:1 reel that's spooled with 12lb mono. I'm using it to throw senkos, flukes, and small top water plugs. Also have the exact same rig only the rod is 7' and I throw square bills, small spinnerbaits, small chatterbaits, rattle traps, and senkos with it. I use these two rigs around lighter cover. Am I utilizing thes 2 setups correctly? They feel right while using them for what I listed above, but would like to hear the opinions of others.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 08:51:35 PM
I would spool one with mono to take care of the treble hook lures, and one with braid to handle the rest, especially flukes and spinnerbaits where braid will excel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 28, 2014, 08:52:52 PM
PS. Anyone interested, my Lews Super Duty is up for sale. For my FL peeps, I can make a deal for you. Need it gone.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 28, 2014, 08:59:53 PM
Sounds fine to me. I only use weightless plastics and mono on spinning reels though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 28, 2014, 09:23:12 PM
Ccr I am with LMG. I would use the longer rod to throw the SB/fluke and I love SB with braid. I personally like shorter rods for top water/trebles.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 28, 2014, 09:51:15 PM
Right now I have a 7'2" mh/ef with 50lb braid for 99% of my hollow body frog/buzz frog fishing. The other 1% of my frogging is done with my flipping stick with 65lb braid for super heavy cover. If I need braid it has to be one of those. My friend destroyed me while fishing flukes once. He was using fluorocarbon and I had braid. Ever since then I haven't used braid unless fishing in or around heavier cover. I've had no real trouble with mono, except for the nice rubber band effect. In my experience the stretch in mono helps keep fish hooked when using moving baits. I guess I could fish the same stuff on each rig. I feel like the flukes work better on the short rod because a lot of the time I'll fish them with the tip down while twitching them around the surface. Really don't want any more braid for now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 28, 2014, 10:54:56 PM
These are my current setups.
Lews speed, Med diawa, 40lb braid.
Used for: lipless, square bills, weighted plastics.

Lews speed, Med heavy berkley, 40lb braid
Used for: Frogs & Topwaters, 2.5 square bills, Jigs.

Quantum triux, 12lb mono (needs lighter line)
Used for: weightless plastics and fineese.

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 29, 2014, 06:19:57 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 28, 2014, 09:51:15 PM
Right now I have a 7'2" mh/ef with 50lb braid for 99% of my hollow body frog/buzz frog fishing. The other 1% of my frogging is done with my flipping stick with 65lb braid for super heavy cover. If I need braid it has to be one of those. My friend destroyed me while fishing flukes once. He was using fluorocarbon and I had braid. Ever since then I haven't used braid unless fishing in or around heavier cover. I've had no real trouble with mono, except for the nice rubber band effect. In my experience the stretch in mono helps keep fish hooked when using moving baits. I guess I could fish the same stuff on each rig. I feel like the flukes work better on the short rod because a lot of the time I'll fish them with the tip down while twitching them around the surface. Really don't want any more braid for now.

Yeah that is why I like the shorter rod for topwater/jerkbaits...But the longer you cast farther I rather chuck a fluke and SB farther, especially with braid get a nice distance. You can always do a 2-3 foot fluoro or mono leader too. I tend to agree with you on the mono, but with the SB I just feel the hook sets are easier with the braid, really drive it home quickly.

Here is a little theory on the braid vs mono fluke IMHO fishing both for a good while, all I used to fish was mono, then went to braid more with casters. The way you work a lure needs to be adjusted. The less movement is transmitted greater with braid, so a slight twitch is a jerk, where as in mono a hard snap is a jerk of the bait. You see what I mean? Just like if you ever work a topwater with a mod/fast rod then switch to a xfast with the same bait, there is a adjustment there. They might have liked your friends rythm or movement that day. He had the right depth on the water column....many more factors than the braid v mono. That is just food for thought, we all tend to over think why we didn't get the big one today  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 06:49:03 AM
I hate to admit it, but MCS is right. ~roflmao

I bet you that if I fished the same bait as your friend, on the same body of water, and I use 30# Power Pro, I would outfish him. Fish aren't as smart as you think. If you feel that it really does make a difference, put a leader on. It really wont though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 29, 2014, 07:19:37 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 06:49:03 AM
I hate to admit it, but MCS is right. ~roflmao

I bet you that if I fished the same bait as your friend, on the same body of water, and I use 30# Power Pro, I would outfish him. Fish aren't as smart as you think. If you feel that it really does make a difference, put a leader on. It really wont though.

I learned the hard way, and 40 dollars worth of copoly  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 07:26:37 AM
You guys are killing me! So, the longer rod for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, senkos, and flukes. And possibly braid. The shorter rod for topwater, square bills, and rattletraps. And keeps mono. I'll give it a shot. I need to let y'all help with all of my setups. I have couple that have been fished once or twice since purchased. I get all comfy with two or three rigs and that's what hits the water!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:39:22 AM
Ill tell ya Im gonna try the 734 fpr my spinnerbait rod to get some distance but the best spinnerbait rod Ive ever used is a 704. That thing is amazing for roll casting. Has the perfect tip and backbone for it. Im just trying something new. Btw I throw traps on a fast rod just gotta be careful.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 29, 2014, 09:20:58 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:39:22 AM
Ill tell ya Im gonna try the 734 fpr my spinnerbait rod to get some distance but the best spinnerbait rod Ive ever used is a 704. That thing is amazing for roll casting. Has the perfect tip and backbone for it. Im just trying something new. Btw I throw traps on a fast rod just gotta be careful.

That is what I throw my SB on. It is an awesome rod for that. I do alot of my trigs and traps on it too.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 09:28:42 AM
We should have a separate thread for setup advice. I'd rather keep it here in the FL section because of the similarities of our conditions and cover. I'd really like to hear what everyone prefers for each type of lure and each type of cover. I used to hate anything stiffer than medium/fast, but now I see that medium heavy/fast or extra fast really helps get fish out of cover for most of what I throw.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 29, 2014, 09:32:42 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 07:26:37 AM
You guys are killing me! So, the longer rod for spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, senkos, and flukes. And possibly braid. The shorter rod for topwater, square bills, and rattletraps. And keeps mono. I'll give it a shot. I need to let y'all help with all of my setups. I have couple that have been fished once or twice since purchased. I get all comfy with two or three rigs and that's what hits the water!

Yes for the most part, but like dark said, you could throw the traps on the long rod and braid.
if  you let the trap sink and get into the weeds braid is a must imo to rip it out, but hold on.
A trap depending on retireve is different because alot of hits are on the fall down. I watched a good video on bass master, scott martin maybe, talking about the different lipless and when to throw what and how to retrieve each brand....

Found vid scott martin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s44InZ92gA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s44InZ92gA)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 29, 2014, 09:34:24 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 09:28:42 AM
We should have a separate thread for setup advice. I'd rather keep it here in the FL section because of the similarities of our conditions and cover. I'd really like to hear what everyone prefers for each type of lure and each type of cover. I used to hate anything stiffer than medium/fast, but now I see that medium heavy/fast or extra fast really helps get fish out of cover for most of what I throw.

I love mh/f or h/f and used to hate m/f or mod/f but learned to like it with pop-rs and jerks....The xfast I am getting used to, I have been pulling the bait out a little with it, itchy trigger finger. ~xyz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 09:46:46 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 09:28:42 AM
We should have a separate thread for setup advice. I'd rather keep it here in the FL section because of the similarities of our conditions and cover. I'd really like to hear what everyone prefers for each type of lure and each type of cover. I used to hate anything stiffer than medium/fast, but now I see that medium heavy/fast or extra fast really helps get fish out of cover for most of what I throw.

You are gonna get many different answers even though we fish similar waters. Some like M rods for treble hook baits, where as some are more comfortable throwing with a MH rod. Also, each rod brand is gonna have a different feel to it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 10:30:38 AM
I dont own anything under a 4 power except technically the mod rods I just ordered 706cb and 765cb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 10:33:13 AM
Nothing like laying into a fish as hard as you can with a 6 power rod and it just stops dead lol. I was bending grip spindles for awhile from my hand still on the handle. Im trying to work on that and mike at hawgtech beefed up my handles for me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 12:25:19 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 09:46:46 AM
You are gonna get many different answers even though we fish similar waters. Some like M rods for treble hook baits, where as some are more comfortable throwing with a MH rod. Also, each rod brand is gonna have a different feel to it.
That's what I'm after. Different perspectives for sure. I get that just because we're in FL it doesn't mean my conditions are exactly like yours, but I would rather get opinions and advice from this subforum. We do this already, only we have to go digging for the info. I'm sure everyone would benefit from all of that info being in one spot. I'm always willing to try different approaches to catch fish!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 29, 2014, 12:35:40 PM
I am open to doing different things to catch fish except uvibes,  ^-^ that  ::) ~roflmao ~roflmao >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 12:35:50 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 12:25:19 PM
That's what I'm after. Different perspectives for sure. I get that just because we're in FL it doesn't mean my conditions are exactly like yours, but I would rather get opinions and advice from this subforum. We do this already, only we have to go digging for the info. I'm sure everyone would benefit from all of that info being in one spot. I'm always willing to try different approaches to catch fish!

Try this, 12# line, M action rod, and hydrilla mats! ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 12:51:27 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 10:33:13 AM
Nothing like laying into a fish as hard as you can with a 6 power rod and it just stops dead lol. I was bending grip spindles for awhile from my hand still on the handle. Im trying to work on that and mike at hawgtech beefed up my handles for me.

Um....you're supposed to use the hand that holds the rod to set the hook. lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 01:02:40 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 12:35:50 PM
Try this, 12# line, M action rod, and hydrilla mats! ~bb
Is that part of your 12# challenge? That's how I grew up fishing, lol!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 01:03:50 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 01:02:40 PM
Is that part of your 12# challenge? That's how I grew up fishing, lol!

LOL. Yeah, Im bringing it back! ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 29, 2014, 01:42:23 PM
Lol. Pulling a big fish out of hydrilla on 12lb is frustraiting lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 01:47:52 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on October 29, 2014, 01:42:23 PM
Lol. Pulling a big fish out of hydrilla on 12lb is frustraiting lol.

You should see when I hook into a decent fish in Lox and it takes a dive into the grass. With 12# line, its like a waiting game.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 01:03:50 PM
LOL. Yeah, Im bringing it back! ~roflmao
Lol. I asked my MIL for a boat for Chritmas! That went over well......
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 12:51:27 PM
Um....you're supposed to use the hand that holds the rod to set the hook. lo
Lol, all resources have been utilized
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 29, 2014, 02:00:03 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 01:47:52 PM
You should see when I hook into a decent fish in Lox and it takes a dive into the grass. With 12# line, its like a waiting game.  lo
The good ol' waiting game. I hate it when that happens. You ease off a bit and watch the line swim out to see it surge again.... lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 29, 2014, 02:01:22 PM
Does anyone rember the game at the fair where you had a barrel full of catfish and you had to catch them using a ring?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 02:06:14 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 01:50:53 PM
Lol. I asked my MIL for a boat for Chritmas! That went over well......

What did she say?  ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 02:21:10 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 02:06:14 PM
What did she say?  ::)


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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 29, 2014, 02:27:54 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 02:21:10 PM

From his MIL!! What kind of lifestyle is this Dark.... lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 02:28:35 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 29, 2014, 02:27:54 PM
From his MIL!! What kind of lifestyle is this Dark.... lol!!

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 29, 2014, 02:51:30 PM
That kind hahaha roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 03:51:22 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 02:06:14 PM
What did she say?  ::)
She started laughing! I tried..... ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 03:54:28 PM
Sorry mine is hot lololol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 04:23:11 PM
MILF.... I hear ya! Wish mine was. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 06:03:40 PM
Ok, tell me if this is funny to you. 2 of my friends have posted pictures of their recently birthed babies. They both posted with weight and inches. Now in my messed up mind I keep thinking of Bass.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 29, 2014, 06:29:20 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 06:03:40 PM
Ok, tell me if this is funny to you. 2 of my friends have posted pictures of their recently birthed babies. They both posted with weight and inches. Now in my messed up mind I keep thinking of Bass.
Yes.... um no...lol!! I do the same thing. Someone says their baby was born 8lbs and 19" and my mind is constructing a bass image. Can you imagine an 8 lb, 19" bass. That's  a butterball!! Lol!! Rotfl!!...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 29, 2014, 06:40:36 PM
I went fishing the day my daughter was born. Right infront of the hospital. Hahaha.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 07:22:10 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 29, 2014, 06:29:20 PM
Yes.... um no...lol!! I do the same thing. Someone says their baby was born 8lbs and 19" and my mind is constructing a bass image. Can you imagine an 8 lb, 19" bass. That's  a butterball!! Lol!! Rotfl!!...

Right?! 5#s 19"s. I was thinking the same thing. Maybe a spotted bass, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 07:24:21 PM
Looks like I am heading to Mike's house tomorrow after work. Still trying to make a decision. I was thinking maybe green accents to go with the camp theme. What do you guys think?
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F29%2F98f523703fde8e70363eb45098d7dc30.jpg&hash=5a3abe655d4de562f801079d72c620a60aea31f9)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 29, 2014, 07:28:40 PM
Greens cool but the green is dark, it has some green on the butt cap and the tiny dr above the lock nut. This is just me I hate when it don't match.....orange might go.....pewter or gun metal
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:29:41 PM
Purple or blue
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 07:29:53 PM
HawgTech doesn't have those colors. Looking for something I can match with screws and Pawl cap like I did my signature rig.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:30:00 PM
Unless you already have those colors
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 07:30:23 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:29:41 PM
Purple or blue

I have blue already with the Zillion Coastal.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:30:33 PM
My green turned out really good
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:31:05 PM
What colors does he do
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 07:31:52 PM
Green, blue, red, gold, purple.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:36:34 PM
Yea i mean if you havent done green that would be my vote. Im tired of it but i was stoked at first lol. You would probly dig it.
I tried to post a pic of my green and couldnt. Seems like since that last tapatalk update its been more of a challenge. Either too big, file type, ect
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 07:42:03 PM
Yeah. I think I'm gonna do green.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:48:32 PM
Looks like most of my photos are like 3 or 3.5 MB and it keeps saying file too large 500 KB max.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 07:49:03 PM
On tapatalk?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:49:46 PM
Thats like friggin poloroid quality
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:50:08 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 07:49:03 PM
On tapatalk?
Yea
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 07:50:54 PM
Something wrong. What phone?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:55:48 PM
G2
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 07:56:32 PM
Droid?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 07:59:23 PM
Yep that blows I might have to use photobucket. I think my camera is too many mega pixel
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:01:27 PM

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:01:52 PM
No. You have to tap the little camera image and upload from a direct camera shot or photo gallery
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:02:10 PM
Well that was a crappy photobucket upload
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:03:43 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:01:52 PM
No. You have to tap the little camera image and upload from a direct camera shot or photo gallery
Oh ok let me try that..(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F29%2Fa1f3d57561438424cc2fb65e425597cb.jpg&hash=2547776635a53425232539014797619b7ce159ec)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:04:02 PM
Bam!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:04:29 PM
Your the man LMG. I was trying to use the attachment paper clip icon as I always did before
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:04:51 PM
Nope. Not with tapatalk.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:05:36 PM
Cool cool
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:06:28 PM
That was a pic I was messing with, with photo studio with the sharpness turned way up
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:06:44 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:03:43 PM
Oh ok let me try that..(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F29%2Fa1f3d57561438424cc2fb65e425597cb.jpg&hash=2547776635a53425232539014797619b7ce159ec)

I'm gonna go green tension cap, green drag star, green nut cap, green knob shafts and green knob caps. Then green screws and Pawl cap from Hedgehog studios.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:11:09 PM
Damn thats gonna look sharp. Im not sure if I wanna do much more to these. Tbey also all have bocas. Im just still not sold on the brakes entirely. Dont get me wrong thry are casting beasts.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:11:58 PM
Yeah. I hear ya. I still think the E's were a better reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:12:10 PM
They could definatly use the green nut cap at a minimum
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:14:27 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:11:58 PM
Yeah. I hear ya. I still think the E's were a better reel.
Yep, 'ol reliable. No frills workhorse. I like the Is but the new brakes are a bit finicky. The Es are set and fprget with little maintaince. The I needs alot of attention to the state of lube on the adjustable race or the svs tabs will squeal like a pig.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:15:18 PM
Yeah. That just boggles my mind. Why change perfection? VBS all the way.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:16:06 PM
I do however have the zonda 68 and a scorp 1000xt on the way. Im friggin stoked. The reels just passed through tokyo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:17:23 PM
Oh boy. Big money. Well, the XT is a 50E so, that will be sweet. The Zonda, well.....it's Daiwa, enough said.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:20:30 PM
What model CW is that
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:22:04 PM
704
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:26:59 PM
I had that rod, regretfully let it go awhile back. One of the best balanced rods money can buy
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:27:34 PM
Yeah. Sits good with the 50. Loaded with 40# Power Pro
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 08:34:22 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 29, 2014, 08:11:58 PM
Yeah. I hear ya. I still think the E's were a better reel.
I like my CH E's better than my CU I's. The E's cast so effortlessly and are almost dead silent to me. I can feel the difference with the X ship in the I's, so I guess it's a toss up. Don't really care for white reels, but man they feel good.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:35:05 PM
Im really interested in diawas SV air brakes but I have read some mixed things. Apparently they are on a whole other level but I guess some bugs need to be worked out because the magnet sticks or something. Most diawas have gone to the sv now
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 29, 2014, 08:36:16 PM
SV=stress free versitale
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 04:40:42 AM
The Magforce Z is the best in my opinion. I hated the 3D brakes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 05:12:49 AM
Thats what the zonda has magforceZ
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 05:13:18 AM
Yeah. They are great braking systems.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 06:57:05 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 04:40:42 AM
The Magforce Z is the best in my opinion. I hated the 3D brakes.

You gotta get a V spool reel and try Magforce V.....a little sol would look nice on that L smith rod  :o 8)  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:01:43 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 05:13:18 AM
Yeah. They are great braking systems.

Agree. agree.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:02:28 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on October 29, 2014, 08:34:22 PM
I like my CH E's better than my CU I's. The E's cast so effortlessly and are almost dead silent to me. I can feel the difference with the X ship in the I's, so I guess it's a toss up. Don't really care for white reels, but man they feel good.

^^ x2
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:09:10 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 30, 2014, 06:57:05 AM
You gotta get a V spool reel and try Magforce V.....a little sol would look nice on that L smith rod  :o 8)  ;D

I don't care for those reels much.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:15:08 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:02:28 AM
^^ x2

Hey, they are only half white! lo Don't worry, I am gonna make one look really good tonight.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:34:16 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:09:10 AM
I don't care for those reels much.

::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:37:28 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:15:08 AM
Hey, they are only half white! lo Don't worry, I am gonna make one look really good tonight.

Can't wait to see it buddy. If it turns out half as good as the E it will be a real looker.....
Here I got a new idea you need to execute. Do the CH in purple....then you just need to get L smith to do you another rod in black/white/purple  :-*  :-* don't thank me  ~c~ Then you can trade the 704 to Dark for his hot MIL.  >:D  lo  Everyone is happy  ;D  ~beer~ ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao except ccr who still dont have a boat  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:44:31 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:37:28 AM
Can't wait to see it buddy. If it turns out half as good as the E it will be a real looker.....
Here I got a new idea you need to execute. Do the CH in purple....then you just need to get L smith to do you another rod in black/white/purple  :-*  :-* don't thank me  ~c~ Then you can trade the 704 to Dark for his hot MIL.  >:D  lo  Everyone is happy  ;D  ~beer~ ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao except ccr who still dont have a boat  :'(

Geebus ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 30, 2014, 07:46:27 AM
Damn, bro.....  You did that! ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:53:21 AM
Im thinking I may have to go purple on this one now. HedgeHog Studios doesn't have any green parts.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:57:17 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:37:28 AM
Can't wait to see it buddy. If it turns out half as good as the E it will be a real looker.....
Here I got a new idea you need to execute. Do the CH in purple....then you just need to get L smith to do you another rod in black/white/purple  :-*  :-* don't thank me  ~c~ Then you can trade the 704 to Dark for his hot MIL.  >:D  lo  Everyone is happy  ;D  ~beer~ ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao except ccr who still dont have a boat  :'(
Lolol. I have a permanent bruise on my shoulder from teasing the wife
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 08:18:50 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:57:17 AM
Lolol. I have a permanent bruise on my shoulder from teasing the wife

LOL I am sure you can take ur lumps, bending reels up and all that  ~bb  lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 03:07:15 PM
It's here!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F684df1d80526768e9d97fd80f0f17197.jpg&hash=027949545abee5c96d95b583bf1cd6de67f13348)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 30, 2014, 03:11:56 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 03:07:15 PM
It's here!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F684df1d80526768e9d97fd80f0f17197.jpg&hash=027949545abee5c96d95b583bf1cd6de67f13348)

Enjoy!!  ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 03:40:53 PM
Its funny how plain it looks compared to my other one.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 30, 2014, 03:45:51 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 03:40:53 PM
Its funny how plain it looks compared to my other one.  lo
I was about to comment on that, but i decided not to. I am sure once your done with it, it will look alot more polished. Esp with a hawgtech.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 03:48:56 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 30, 2014, 03:45:51 PM
I was about to comment on that, but i decided not to. I am sure once your done with it, it will look alot more polished. Esp with a hawgtech.

I don't know. I am kind of up in arms about whether I want to do that to this reel. Might just be a display model for a while. I want to customize my other reels that I use first.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 04:41:39 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 03:07:15 PM
It's here!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F684df1d80526768e9d97fd80f0f17197.jpg&hash=027949545abee5c96d95b583bf1cd6de67f13348)
Very Puuurtty!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 04:42:31 PM
Just got home and I have a package covered in japanese writing. The scorpion is in the building!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 04:54:07 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F762096127f1885269e9baa5739ba9a9f.jpg&hash=6bf1bed3d7cac9fd82c3a7b0b9e82efc5416627d)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F3ccef296597ffcc852f99e57f886eaaa.jpg&hash=c81b028289f7a1046a9d642639dd2ba3ccb67887)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 30, 2014, 04:58:46 PM
I only recently heard of a Scorpion. Are those JDM's version of a Chronarch or are they a breed of their own?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 05:03:22 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 30, 2014, 04:58:46 PM
I only recently heard of a Scorpion. Are those JDM's version of a Chronarch or are they a breed of their own?
The same reel as LMG's that he got today
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 30, 2014, 05:05:41 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 05:03:22 PM
The same reel as LMG's that he got today
So they are fancier Curado's? ?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 05:06:24 PM
You got it
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 30, 2014, 05:11:49 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 05:06:24 PM
You got it
Yeah, thats what i have been reading too. Thanks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 05:12:57 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 30, 2014, 05:11:49 PM
Yeah, thats what i have been reading too. Thanks.
Yep but the 1000=50 and 1500=200
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 05:14:06 PM
I could have got a curado instead but I always wanted a scorp cuz they look cool all pimped out
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 30, 2014, 05:14:23 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 05:12:57 PM
Yep but the 1000=50 and 1500=200
Ah... didnt know that. That helps.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 05:19:00 PM
MCS..any quantums show up today? Lololo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 05:45:02 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on October 30, 2014, 05:14:23 PM
Ah... didnt know that. That helps.

You will have to forgive my little Shimano virgin, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 05:45:56 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 04:54:07 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F762096127f1885269e9baa5739ba9a9f.jpg&hash=6bf1bed3d7cac9fd82c3a7b0b9e82efc5416627d)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F3ccef296597ffcc852f99e57f886eaaa.jpg&hash=c81b028289f7a1046a9d642639dd2ba3ccb67887)

You snob. Lol. Very nice. You need a HawgTech Handle for it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 30, 2014, 06:05:44 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 05:45:02 PM
You will have to forgive my little Shimano virgin, lol.
I have no shame, i admit my knowledge on the different shimano reels is limited. Especially when you throw in the JDM's
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 06:30:04 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 05:45:56 PM
You snob. Lol. Very nice. You need a HawgTech Handle for it?
Yea I will for sure. Ive already sent a warno to mike. Have to let the play fund recover though. Its at the "finish him" stage. I was only able to blow all this money because im moving and sold my house, and a 2 year old 1500 dollar snowblower and a 1500 dollar barn amd a bunch of other crap so I was cracker rich. I also got a bunch more ink, my upper arm is getting the last piece saturday then my sleeve is done.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 06:53:09 PM
Time to get started. Mike was out of the purple end caps, so that will have to be added later.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2Fb46a2cdcc5acddb6353ab9a0c37c059e.jpg&hash=1f1bdb550c0bb376b3b5c4dbbe99775bd74182a0)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:14:04 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 05:19:00 PM
MCS..any quantums show up today? Lololo

I wish. Maybe a smoke or daiwa if the price is right. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:14:58 PM
Hmmm.....there is a retainer that I need to make the clicker work in the drag star. Dang, I knew I was missing something.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:18:09 PM
Yea its in your stock one
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:19:54 PM
Dude that things gonna look amazing. I bet mike hooks you up. I need some more color pieces BAD.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:21:14 PM
More green for the Is'..the zonda maybe purple...and I have no idea for the scorp yet
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:23:07 PM
Quote from: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:14:04 PM
I wish. Maybe a smoke or daiwa if the price is right. ;)
Did you see lexas' are at american legacy for 79 bucks while supplies last. Shoot I would pimp the hell out of one of those little workhorses
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:26:15 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 04:54:07 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F762096127f1885269e9baa5739ba9a9f.jpg&hash=6bf1bed3d7cac9fd82c3a7b0b9e82efc5416627d)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F3ccef296597ffcc852f99e57f886eaaa.jpg&hash=c81b028289f7a1046a9d642639dd2ba3ccb67887)


Reel looks sweet
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:26:54 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:18:09 PM
Yea its in your stock one

No. I need the parts from a 200. 50's are different. Time to make another ereplacement parts order. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:27:54 PM
It looks good, but it's gonna have to wait till I get the right parts I need to make the drag work right.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F79487b0c46b393472e3c6f957dd0ba5f.jpg&hash=234b98b908a008b8498e3da9a0ce35f638a5a383)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:28:59 PM
Did you do endcaps?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:34:18 PM
2hrs of pumpkin carving, those dang fancy cut outs, next yr it's gonna be old school triangles and squares lo I am pooped
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 07:37:03 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:27:54 PM
It looks good, but it's gonna have to wait till I get the right parts I need to make the drag work right.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2F79487b0c46b393472e3c6f957dd0ba5f.jpg&hash=234b98b908a008b8498e3da9a0ce35f638a5a383)

Looks good I can't wait to see the new rod you and lee come up with ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:40:10 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:28:59 PM
Did you do endcaps?

He was out. I will get them in a few weeks
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:42:08 PM
I just wrote him an email to start looking at dragstrs and nut caos for the Is and everthing for the scorp and his opinion on the zonda. I might ship it to him to just blow out and take pics if he wants
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:44:04 PM
This is how it's gonna sit for now.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2Fced709421ac307077c9bfdefb1b2e309.jpg&hash=d53dd2a08dbedba7c22061753fa99308182866a2)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:54:22 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 07:44:04 PM
This is how it's gonna sit for now.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F10%2F30%2Fced709421ac307077c9bfdefb1b2e309.jpg&hash=d53dd2a08dbedba7c22061753fa99308182866a2)
Your a bad influence
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 08:00:21 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:54:22 PM
Your a bad influence
I have been told this many of times. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 08:01:36 PM
What color for the scorp???
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 08:03:18 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 08:01:36 PM
What color for the scorp???
That's tough with that color. Not much goes with the red. That's personally why I don't care for them.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 08:04:15 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 08:03:18 PM
That's tough with that color. Not much goes with the red. That's personally why I don't care for them.
I promise something will look bad azz.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 08:05:52 PM
I might have to buy from japan to get matching red for that one. All in time, im not gonna dump money on anything else right now. I need to strap down for awhile. It was fun tho lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 08:06:05 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 08:04:15 PM
I promise something will look bad azz.
Those things are pretty trick stock.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 08:20:32 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 30, 2014, 08:03:18 PM
That's tough with that color. Not much goes with the red. That's personally why I don't care for them.

It would match the falcon lowrider split grip maybe?

A speaking of which I am in love with the 20 anniv Lowrider. Looks slick, imagine a smoke (old one) with a hawgtech n red accents
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 30, 2014, 08:28:48 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:23:07 PM
Did you see lexas' are at american legacy for 79 bucks while supplies last. Shoot I would pimp the hell out of one of those little workhorses

No won't buy, lexas don't have magforce z, daiwa got smart and quit putting it on the cheap reels. I got two old exceler a with z and aluminum frame both for under 50. Plastic side plates and 8 something oz but strong and smooth. I need to step it up, get a fuego or JDM tat.....or smoke.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 31, 2014, 04:54:52 AM
There ya go get a fuego..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 31, 2014, 04:57:52 AM
Fuego! Pretty much a cheaper version of a Zillion.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 31, 2014, 05:31:46 AM
Just placed my order for the parts I need for the drag star swap. Got a few extras for future use.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on October 31, 2014, 08:10:49 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 30, 2014, 08:20:32 PM
It would match the falcon lowrider split grip maybe?

A speaking of which I am in love with the 20 anniv Lowrider. Looks slick, imagine a smoke (old one) with a hawgtech n red accents
No falcons for this guy. Had a not so great experience
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 31, 2014, 08:17:58 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 31, 2014, 04:54:52 AM
There ya go get a fuego..

You can still find NIB run about 140-160 for that condition  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 31, 2014, 08:19:22 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 31, 2014, 04:57:52 AM
Fuego! Pretty much a cheaper version of a Zillion.

~shhh
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 31, 2014, 08:44:51 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on October 30, 2014, 07:42:08 PM
I just wrote him an email to start looking at dragstrs and nut caos for the Is and everthing for the scorp and his opinion on the zonda. I might ship it to him to just blow out and take pics if he wants

The star and the spool tension knob on the zonda are painted I think....The spool looks cool as hell anyway. I would got JDM all the way with that. AVAIL....ZPI.... I like the aluminum handles better than CF but If you do hawgtech on the handle since they use shimano spindles then you can a shit ton of jdm knobs thats what I would do. Get an Avail drag star.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 31, 2014, 01:11:49 PM
Pretty dead in here today. Haha, get it?  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on October 31, 2014, 01:23:36 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 31, 2014, 01:11:49 PM
Pretty dead in here today. Haha, get it?  ~roflmao
Haha...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 31, 2014, 01:27:17 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on October 31, 2014, 01:11:49 PM
Pretty dead in here today. Haha, get it?  ~roflmao

Is west fishing again?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 31, 2014, 01:50:38 PM
Haha

joe wanted to buy a motorcycle.
he doesn't have much luck, until one day, he comes across o harley with a for sale sign on it.

the bike seems even better than a new one, although its 10 yrs old.
its shiny and in absolute mint condition.

he immediately buys it and asked the seller how he kept it in such great condition for 10 years.

well, its quiet simple really, says the seller, when ever the bike is outside and its gunna rain, rub some Vaseline on the chrome.
it protects it from the rain(true story).

and he hands joe a jar of Vaseline.

that night, his girlfriend, Sandra invites him over to meet her parents. naturally they take the bike.

but before they enter, Sandra stops him and says, I have to tell you something about my family before we go in.

when we eat dinner, we don't talk. in fact, the first person who says anything during dinner has to do the dishes.
no problem, he says...and in they go.
joe is shocked.
right smack I the middle of the living room is a huge stack of dirty dishes.
in the kitchen is another stack of dishes.
piled up on the stairs, in the corridor, everywhere he looks is dirty dishes.

they sit down for dinner, and sure enough. no one says a word.

as dinner progresses, joe decides to take advantage of the situation.
so he leans over and kisses Sandra.
not a word.
so he reaches over and fondles her.
not a word.
so he stands her up, rips her clothes off, throws her on the table and has his way with her, right in front of her parents.

his girlfriend is a little flustered, her dad is obviously livid and her mom horrified when he sits back down.
but no one says a word.
he looks at her mom. she has a great body so he thinks.
he grabs the mom , bends her over the table , pulls down her panties, turns her every which way but loose. right there on the dinner table.
after she has a big orgasm , he sits down again.

now his girlfriend is furious and her dad is boiling, the mom is pleasantly beaming.
but still....total silence
all of a sudden there is a thunder, and it starts to rain.

joe remembers his bike, so he pulls the jar of Vaseline from his pocket.

suddenly the father shouts...
ill do the f@%K*N dishes!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on October 31, 2014, 02:45:41 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on October 31, 2014, 03:07:40 PM
 :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Lee Smith on October 31, 2014, 04:35:37 PM
Y'all ain't right in the head  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on October 31, 2014, 04:37:06 PM
Thanks Lee! Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on October 31, 2014, 04:40:18 PM
Hahahahaha!!!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 01, 2014, 06:07:37 AM
Lol that is a classic lmao

Also MCS shut it. Dead huh.. lol

I don't read this thread often cause I'm so tired of the reel talk lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 01, 2014, 09:27:05 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 01, 2014, 06:07:37 AM
Lol that is a classic lmao

Also MCS shut it. Dead huh.. lol

I don't read this thread often cause I'm so tired of the reel talk lol
Thats whats really reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 01, 2014, 09:29:55 AM
MCS have you checked out the SS SV. Its basicly a poor mans steez. If you do the work it can be had for 200. Its got the sv stuff which im not gonna lie, im ready to try soon. Ive been taking to mike about the reels and i might send off some stars and stuff next week.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 01, 2014, 12:45:57 PM
Zzzzzzzz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 01, 2014, 05:59:20 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 01, 2014, 09:29:55 AM
MCS have you checked out the SS SV. Its basicly a poor mans steez. If you do the work it can be had for 200. Its got the sv stuff which im not gonna lie, im ready to try soon. Ive been taking to mike about the reels and i might send off some stars and stuff next week.


Yeah I kinda mentioned that one in the pm. I'd do it, it's kinda new waiting to hear more. I like the look, waaay more than new or old zillions. Those and JDM tatulas(I ll have to grin and bear the shape and who knows might get used to it).
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 01, 2014, 06:29:22 PM
Look who I found today.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F01%2F2bd413dc5d5dfb4eb4b8396e4e4b10cb.jpg&hash=09e56fd4db90d22ce299411bf6ff8820031b866b)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 01, 2014, 06:41:17 PM
A few pics Martin took.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F01%2F09680c7a883d76193236ade38d4caf3c.jpg&hash=b47a8fc9d94dedbdea52175025e20060b17a6137)
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F01%2F07e2082b7e9c159105819d248e5f0c3d.jpg&hash=3a205cc2c0d50896c41f22ed4b7cc956741eafd0)

We didn't get many, and nothing big, but got Martin over his fear of the MudPuppy in the Glades. Though it was nice to hear him say that this is way better than Lake Coral Springs. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 01, 2014, 06:41:27 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 01, 2014, 06:29:22 PM
Look who I found today.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F01%2F2bd413dc5d5dfb4eb4b8396e4e4b10cb.jpg&hash=09e56fd4db90d22ce299411bf6ff8820031b866b)
Hey... you made it out. The wind was blowing hard from the NW today. How did you guys manage?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: CountBassula on November 01, 2014, 06:59:43 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 01, 2014, 06:29:22 PM
Look who I found today.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F01%2F2bd413dc5d5dfb4eb4b8396e4e4b10cb.jpg&hash=09e56fd4db90d22ce299411bf6ff8820031b866b)

My God it was cold out today! My bones are still shaking!

And the fishing sucked too :( only few dinks :(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 01, 2014, 07:03:23 PM
Bummer, yeah its windy and the temps are dropping.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Reservoir Runner on November 01, 2014, 07:17:06 PM
You guys are braver than I am. I am just going to wait until Monday when the winds back down some and the air temps hit the 70's. That is one of the plusses of living down here- cold fronts only stay around a couple of days at most.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: CountBassula on November 01, 2014, 07:42:47 PM
Quote from: Reservoir Runner on November 01, 2014, 07:17:06 PM
You guys are braver than I am. I am just going to wait until Monday when the winds back down some and the air temps hit the 70's. That is one of the plusses of living down here- cold fronts only stay around a couple of days at most.

you have no idea! not to insult Gambler, i love his boat, but it's tiny! going over the waves today i seriously though that swimming back to boat ramp was a real possibility!!! that thing was jumping all over the place for a small stretch before he found some cover form the wind. but overall it was a great time on the water with great friend! i've neglected our friendship and fishing last few months, let's just say life/work/everything was rough last few months, but i'm back to fishing now, at least till april or may when the temps get to a point of ridiculousness and the fishing will once again come to a grinding halt :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 01, 2014, 07:47:26 PM
Quote from: CountBassula on November 01, 2014, 07:42:47 PM
you have no idea! not to insult Gambler, i love his boat, but it's tiny! going over the waves today i seriously though that swimming back to boat ramp was a real possibility!!! that thing was jumping all over the place for a small stretch before he found some cover form the wind. but overall it was a great time on the water with great friend! i've neglected our friendship and fishing last few months, let's just say life/work/everything was rough last few months, but i'm back to fishing now, at least till april or may when the temps get to a point of ridiculousness and the fishing will once again come to a grinding halt :)
Awwww how sweet. To friends reunited again.... rotfl....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: CountBassula on November 01, 2014, 08:01:44 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on November 01, 2014, 07:47:26 PM
Awwww how sweet. To friends reunited again.... rotfl....

Just what I need. More material for my next video :-P

You jealous Lou?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 01, 2014, 08:17:59 PM
Quote from: CountBassula on November 01, 2014, 08:01:44 PM
Just what I need. More material for my next video :-P

You jealous Lou?
Nope.... its all good. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 01, 2014, 09:51:07 PM
Quote from: CountBassula on November 01, 2014, 07:42:47 PM
you have no idea! not to insult Gambler, i love his boat, but it's tiny! going over the waves today i seriously though that swimming back to boat ramp was a real possibility!!! that thing was jumping all over the place for a small stretch before he found some cover form the wind. but overall it was a great time on the water with great friend! i've neglected our friendship and fishing last few months, let's just say life/work/everything was rough last few months, but i'm back to fishing now, at least till april or may when the temps get to a point of ridiculousness and the fishing will once again come to a grinding halt :)
Tin boats are rough on guys not used to it. Ive had guys need me to stop while making runs down the mighty st lawrence river in a flat bottom im which I have no business even being out there with my boat haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 02, 2014, 09:43:41 AM
Quote from: MCS on October 30, 2014, 08:28:48 PM
No won't buy, lexas don't have magforce z, daiwa got smart and quit putting it on the cheap reels. I got two old exceler a with z and aluminum frame both for under 50. Plastic side plates and 8 something oz but strong and smooth. I need to step it up, get a fuego or JDM tat.....or smoke.
I dont think the regular magforce is all that bad. The magnetic sideplate is the same just has a stationary inductor.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 02, 2014, 12:11:13 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 02, 2014, 09:43:41 AM
I dont think the regular magforce is all that bad. The magnetic sideplate is the same just has a stationary inductor.

Agree, but I can get a little better with z, better shape for less $ then that's what I do.
Basser on a budget here lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 08:38:54 AM
The Super Duty seems to be sold. Now, time for some more customizing!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 03, 2014, 09:21:28 AM
Anybody want a CW 735? 120 TYD...like to get a about 100 for it after shipping. I just got it in august only been out maybe 10 times, if that. Thought if any you were interested I'd give first crack.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 09:46:29 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 03, 2014, 09:21:28 AM
Anybody want a CW 735? 120 TYD...like to get a about 100 for it after shipping. I just got it in august only been out maybe 10 times, if that. Thought if any you were interested I'd give first crack.

That's one of the best rods you could have for jigging/frogging
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 03, 2014, 09:48:27 AM
Anyone using 13 reels or rods?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 09:55:55 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 09:46:29 AM
That's one of the best rods you could have for jigging/frogging
I was gonna say the same thing. You are gonna regret selling that rod
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 03, 2014, 10:22:10 AM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 03, 2014, 09:48:27 AM
Anyone using 13 reels or rods?

Heard great things about both.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 03, 2014, 10:26:18 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 09:46:29 AM
That's one of the best rods you could have for jigging/frogging

I don't like either that much... ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 10:27:36 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 03, 2014, 10:26:18 AM
I don't like either that much... ;D

Havent you been on a pitching kick?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 10:28:30 AM
If anyone is interested, I will be having a few Hawg Handles for sale shortly. For Shimano reels.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 03, 2014, 10:32:26 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 09:55:55 AM
I was gonna say the same thing. You are gonna regret selling that rod

Well see if it sells. I am mulling, seeing the interest. I rather get a longer flipping rod that load better. Not a fan of the x-fast time. Personal preference is more that just what something says on paper. You see the dobyns flipping rods are all fast taper like the 734..... ;) I frogged with the 734 and put it to test, it will do as infrequent as I frog. The 735 is a beast though, nice stout rod.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 03, 2014, 10:33:42 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 10:27:36 AM
Havent you been on a pitching kick?

Yes. I like using the softer tip of the 734 better the 735 is like a spring board. 734 loads much nicer  ;)....when you say jigging I think casting jigs and working them on the bottom. That ain't me and that don't happen. lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 03, 2014, 10:36:25 AM
Why do yall act like I just killed your dog  ~roflmao ~roflmao Jeeze guys can't I not like a rod that doesn't fit my style.  :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 10:48:29 AM
lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 11:25:51 AM
Haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 11:26:18 AM
How much are you breaking off those handles for
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 11:27:56 AM
You wanna trade one for some tackle, cranks and such
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 11:32:13 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 11:26:18 AM
How much are you breaking off those handles for

Handle with no knobs, but will have bearings and hardware. Its a straight one.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on November 03, 2014, 11:35:09 AM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 03, 2014, 09:48:27 AM
Anyone using 13 reels or rods?

I have one 13 Rod, a 6'6" MH.  Lightweight but the handle is uncomfortable, almost like it is too short.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 03, 2014, 11:38:15 AM
Quote from: Canesfan on November 03, 2014, 11:35:09 AM
I have one 13 Rod, a 6'6" MH.  Lightweight but the handle is uncomfortable, almost like it is too short.

That was my initial impression in the store a few yrs back....couple folks though keep telling me they are great for the $ and consider them. My advice to PZ is try them for yourself but the blanks are supposed to be very good and sensitive.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 12:02:38 PM
Quote from: Canesfan on November 03, 2014, 11:35:09 AM
I have one 13 Rod, a 6'6" MH.  Lightweight but the handle is uncomfortable, almost like it is too short.
Ive also read were people said there is some edge of plastic that hurts ypur hand
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 12:39:13 PM
13 rods are OK. Tip heavy, and not very comfortable to use. They do have a decent blank.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 03, 2014, 12:43:22 PM
That is why you should buy a CW 735 instead PZ  :-*  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 12:45:34 PM
Made a mock order for Hedgehog Studios. Purple parts to finish off the Chronarch, and all the red accents and a star drag for the Team Zillion. Total came to about $90 with the shipping. Sold the Super Duty for $120, so that's a good trade off. I have come to the conclusion that I am going to leave the other Chronarch with the stock colors. I just will leave the swept Hawg Handle on it the way it is.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 12:46:08 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 03, 2014, 12:43:22 PM
That is why you should buy a CW 735 instead PZ  :-*  ;D

For $100, I would rather have the CW than the 13.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 12:52:06 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 12:45:34 PM
Made a mock order for Hedgehog Studios. Purple parts to finish off the Chronarch, and all the red accents and a star drag for the Team Zillion. Total came to about $90 with the shipping. Sold the Super Duty for $120, so that's a good trade off. I have come to the conclusion that I am going to leave the other Chronarch with the stock colors. I just will leave the swept Hawg Handle on it the way it is.
I may end up doing that with the scorp for awhile. So let me know what you are gonna ask for the straight handle or if you would be interested in trading it for some dark3 hand-me-down tackle since I have to get rid of my old stuff since im ocd minimalist. Is there anything you need? Tungsten, cranks, ect
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 12:59:29 PM
I could pack a flat rate box FULL for the right deal
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 02:04:21 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 12:52:06 PM
I may end up doing that with the scorp for awhile. So let me know what you are gonna ask for the straight handle or if you would be interested in trading it for some dark3 hand-me-down tackle since I have to get rid of my old stuff since im ocd minimalist. Is there anything you need? Tungsten, cranks, ect

PM sent
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 03:21:11 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 02:04:21 PM
PM sent
Recieved, ill get back at you soon
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 03:21:43 PM
Wait for it...wait for it...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 03:22:37 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F03%2F9d37812545f9960f1b847baa2c652fa9.jpg&hash=8d0bd996235e680096b187a06b9d61ce9590795d)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F03%2Fc1d950287403475b65682af666aab7ed.jpg&hash=cf0651986ee39514d13ac480c7981eccde868563)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F03%2F4c6471b99c79dbc77d81a88782f1801c.jpg&hash=e82abf42d2ac5cd4f0af7371b9ce61b5d2a996bc)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 03:27:57 PM
And the whole fleet reunited from service and a japenese vacation..(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F03%2F576bf5a832c3802f67823ef1e1456b73.jpg&hash=76c3a36991b3e5882febef72b4eb0e7d3b9ae8d5)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 03, 2014, 04:51:14 PM
Oh  ^-^  :shocking:  :o  ;PHO) ~beer~

Sweet dude! Congrats how's the zonda feel?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 05:06:20 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 03, 2014, 04:51:14 PM
Oh  ^-^  :shocking:  :o  ;PHO) ~beer~

Sweet dude! Congrats how's the zonda feel?
Very small and light. Feels like more resistance spinning the handle than my shimanos. You cant just flick the handle and have it make any revolutions before stopping. May be because of the light weight of the spool. And yea the brakes and tension are off. Again just stupid small and light. Cant weight to feel it on the champ 706cb!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 05:19:50 PM
That Zonda is a finesse reel, not made for 706 rods. More like a 3 power reel. Light bait application
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 05:20:25 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 03:27:57 PM
And the whole fleet reunited from service and a japenese vacation..(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F03%2F576bf5a832c3802f67823ef1e1456b73.jpg&hash=76c3a36991b3e5882febef72b4eb0e7d3b9ae8d5)

Very nice group there. Me likey
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 05:22:28 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 05:19:50 PM
That Zonda is a finesse reel, not made for 706 rods. More like a 3 power reel. Light bait application
Its a cb rod and yea its a good reel fpr it based on my research. Its not bfs. Its gonna be a top water, jerkbait reel. No finnesse for this guy. I would use grenades if i could
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 05:22:52 PM
Bwahahaha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 05:24:27 PM
Thats why it doeant have the shallow spool, thats the bfs hedgehog model
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 05:26:36 PM
Finesse doesn't mean just BFS. You don't need that to do finesse. You can load that thing with 15-30# braid or 6-12# nylon.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 05:29:56 PM
I know just figured thats what you were thinking of. It will hold 100 yards of 14# nylon
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 05:33:58 PM

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 03, 2014, 07:00:13 PM
Dark dont worry about LMG he has a twisted view of the world, we already established this when he told Lou 1/8 oz trigs aren't "light weight" lo lo :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 03, 2014, 07:14:03 PM
Haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 03, 2014, 08:53:52 PM
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So....my parts came in to make the star drag work.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 03, 2014, 10:37:03 PM
LMG upgraded the mud puppy this weekend lolol...

http://thechive.com/2014/11/03/homemade-thai-boat-is-built-for-speed-video/  (http://thechive.com/2014/11/03/homemade-thai-boat-is-built-for-speed-video/)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 04, 2014, 03:55:29 AM
Wow!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 04, 2014, 06:55:11 AM
work blocked the video....reason "tasteless" lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 04, 2014, 08:37:25 AM
It's a tiny way over powered death trap lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bfn18 on November 04, 2014, 09:35:48 AM
Ok guys I need some help. I just recently got my boat back that my father stolen from me, we bought the boat together and he took it and wouldnt let me use it after we had a fight. Anyway, I got it back with no trolling motor. I think there was a 101# thrust on it and was looking at new one and was wondering if a 70# would work. The boat is a 1991 Storm 20.5 foot if that helps. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 04, 2014, 09:43:58 AM
With that big of a boat, you are gonna need at least 90-100#s. A 70 may work, but if you have any wind or current, you are gonna tax that thing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bfn18 on November 04, 2014, 10:01:54 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 04, 2014, 09:43:58 AM
With that big of a boat, you are gonna need at least 90-100#s. A 70 may work, but if you have any wind or current, you are gonna tax that thing.

Thanks LMG.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 04, 2014, 10:24:59 AM
Yeah, BFN, a boat that size 80-101 lb trolling motor, on a 24 volt to 36 volt system.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 04, 2014, 10:43:09 AM
I agree as well.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bfn18 on November 04, 2014, 10:52:33 AM
Thanks guys, that is what I am going to go with. Just found out there is a lot more work to do on the baot then I thought.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 04, 2014, 11:08:30 AM
You got some daddy drama. Good luck with the boat
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Reservoir Runner on November 04, 2014, 12:13:38 PM
Nice looking boat. Would go with a 101 lb thrust for that boat's trolling motor.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bfn18 on November 04, 2014, 12:51:27 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 04, 2014, 11:08:30 AM
You got some daddy drama. Good luck with the boat

Your telling me. He actually tried selling the boat and found out he cant get that much for it so he said buy me out and its yours. So i did.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 04, 2014, 12:54:30 PM
Cool, now you should paint his face on the anchor haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 05, 2014, 08:45:45 AM
My next boat, lol.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=UUpCckEzyT-oQV5t3boUdJYw&feature=player_detailpage&v=U3KjFjqG72U
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 05, 2014, 09:20:15 AM
If I ever get a boat, I am not going to be fishing for bass anymore LOL gator trout look out
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 05, 2014, 09:36:03 AM
How many of you guys have used this rig?

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 05, 2014, 09:38:32 AM
 ??? Uhm no, haven't tried that one  lo  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 05, 2014, 09:39:48 AM
Donkey rig? Tried it couple of times. With no weight. U have an anchor on there
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 05, 2014, 09:43:37 AM
No anchor just bad angle. Its a 1/4th oz.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 05, 2014, 09:52:09 AM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 05, 2014, 09:43:37 AM
No anchor just bad angle. Its a 1/4th oz.
Ah... is it a donkey rig though?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 05, 2014, 10:04:55 AM
I usually throw that with flukes. The less hardware you use the better.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 05, 2014, 10:13:23 AM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 05, 2014, 09:36:03 AM
How many of you guys have used this rig?

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Getting desperate are we? Whats next? Umbrella rig?  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 05, 2014, 10:19:44 AM
Actually no. I hate umbrella rigs.  I use to use a similare rig with jerk baits. Worked very good. The two swivels help the line from getting tangled. It unravels itself if two fish hop on it.

I just seen it in a FLW tournament. Thought id give it a shot.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 05, 2014, 11:05:12 AM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 05, 2014, 10:19:44 AM
Actually no. I hate umbrella rigs.  I use to use a similare rig with jerk baits. Worked very good. The two swivels help the line from getting tangled. It unravels itself if two fish hop on it.

I just seen it in a FLW tournament. Thought id give it a shot.

That's it, Im gonna go tie a hand line to go across the canals.  ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 05, 2014, 11:14:46 AM
Hahaha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 05, 2014, 01:31:36 PM



A pirate walked into a bar, and the bartender said, "Hey, I haven't seen you in a while. What happened? You look terrible."


"What do you mean?" said the pirate, "I feel fine."


"What about the wooden leg? You didn't have that before."

"Well," said the pirate, "We were in a battle, and I got hit with a cannon ball, but I'm fine now."



The bartender replied, "Well, OK, but what about that hook? What happened to your hand?"


The pirate explained, "We were in another battle. I boarded a ship and got into a sword fight. My hand was cut off. I got fitted with a hook but I'm fine, really."


"What about that eye patch?"

"Oh," said the pirate, "One day at sea, a flock of birds flew over. I looked up and one of them shit in my eye."



"You're kidding," said the bartender. "You couldn't lose an eye just from bird shit."


"It was my first day with the hook."

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 05, 2014, 01:33:19 PM
Har....har.... lol!! Good one.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 05, 2014, 05:12:33 PM
Lol wow
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 05, 2014, 06:03:13 PM
Well in the process of a major revamp some stuff came in. (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F05%2F94ac72bd6c15ae892b93f92077e1af5d.jpg&hash=de794b03da7aad1da9c097f0af4abdb01f7acc10)
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 05, 2014, 06:04:13 PM
All I wanna know is how are you gonna rig the hook through the cat?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 05, 2014, 06:14:59 PM
I guarantee you a musky would be game.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 05, 2014, 06:27:42 PM
I heard orange tabby is a great color this time of year.....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 05, 2014, 06:49:09 PM
Did you guys even notice the black one lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 05, 2014, 07:21:53 PM
Haha, thought it was a shadow.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 05, 2014, 07:50:06 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 05, 2014, 07:21:53 PM
Haha, thought it was a shadow.

~beer~ ~beer~ and you thought there were two orange tabbys lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 05, 2014, 07:50:58 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 05, 2014, 07:50:06 PM
~beer~ ~beer~ and you thought there were two orange tabbys lo

What? The CMA's are on. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 05, 2014, 07:59:07 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 05, 2014, 07:50:58 PM
What? The CMA's are on. Lol.

New country sucks. Alan or george(either one) or I am not listening lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 05, 2014, 08:00:29 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 05, 2014, 07:59:07 PM
New country sucks. Alan or george(either one) or I am not listening lol.
What no taylor swift!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 05, 2014, 08:03:00 PM
I think I used to listen to cat country before putting on the pickle suit
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 05, 2014, 08:31:33 PM
My girl is forcing me to watch.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 06, 2014, 11:19:15 AM
An illegal immigrant picks up a hooker. "Hey, how much you charge for da hour, sister?" he asks. "$100" she replies. In broken English, he says, "Do you do immigrant style?" "No" she says. "I pay you $200 to do immigrant style." "No," she says, not knowing what immigrant style is. "I pay you $300." "No," she says. "I pay you $400." "No," she says. So finally he says, "OK, I pay $1,000 to do immigrant style". She thinks, "Well, I've been in the game for over 10 years now. I've had every kind of request from weirdoes from every part of the world. How bad could immigrant style be?", so she agrees and has "woops" with him. Finally, after two hours, they finish. Exhausted, the hooker turns to him and says, "Hey, I was expecting something perverted and disgusting. But that was ok. So, what exactly is immigrant style?" The illegal immigrant replies, "You send bill to Government."
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 06, 2014, 06:52:29 PM
Received the Money Order today for the Super Duty. Shipped it off after work, so now I officially do not own anything other than Shimano or Daiwa again. Time to order some more custom parts for my Team Daiwa Zillion. Going for a red drag star, level wind guide, pawl cap, and screws. Also, when Mike gets my purple end caps in, I think I am going to pick up a few sets of his abec 7 spool bearings to mess with.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 06, 2014, 07:44:41 PM
I don't know if y'all have seen this post, but check this out.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F06%2F509d855d86114e6407bc9744b36c0f75.jpg&hash=bbab987533b26ec37a3c70ad67569ab064bc12a2)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 07, 2014, 12:27:51 AM
Kewl.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 07, 2014, 02:16:36 PM
Just placed the order to Hedgehog Studios.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 07, 2014, 02:22:54 PM
You suck
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 07, 2014, 02:26:48 PM
Lol. That Team Zillion is gonna look bad azz! Basically a trade off, sold the Super Duty, and purchased parts. What a bill that was, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 07, 2014, 02:39:31 PM
Im sure it is brother. Im in works on an ems order myself. 4 Jdm vision 110s (only opening two unless god forbid I lose one) and some other crap I still need. Almost done with the turn over but BRUH you really have me sucking over that shirt hahahaha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 07, 2014, 02:42:10 PM
Strongly considering prosituting my azz to fund a lee smith order
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 07, 2014, 03:47:44 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 07, 2014, 02:42:10 PM
Strongly considering prosituting my azz to fund a lee smith order

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 07, 2014, 06:03:07 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 07, 2014, 03:47:44 PM
~roflmao

What you laughing at?  ::) Now I am beginning to wonder. You traded a couple old clunky reels for that rod? Hmmm suspicious to me. You sure you didnt borrow martins moped and scoot down to south beach and  :surrender: the booty to get some looty  ~roflmao ~roflmao too much pink beer turn you into a  ^-^ surfer  ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: CountBassula on November 07, 2014, 06:20:36 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 07, 2014, 02:22:54 PM
You suck

+1
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 07, 2014, 07:12:10 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 07, 2014, 06:03:07 PM
What you laughing at?  ::) Now I am beginning to wonder. You traded a couple old clunky reels for that rod? Hmmm suspicious to me. You sure you didnt borrow martins moped and scoot down to south beach and  :surrender: the booty to get some looty  ~roflmao ~roflmao too much pink beer turn you into a  ^-^ surfer  ~roflmao ~roflmao
O...M....G  lololl
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 07, 2014, 07:41:40 PM
Geebus. That's what 2 tuned E series that are mint get you. 😉
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 07, 2014, 07:52:54 PM
Me and the bird are chilling and drinking a beer. All while watching The Simpsons.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 07, 2014, 08:06:39 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 07, 2014, 07:41:40 PM
Geebus. That's what 2 tuned E series that are mint get you. 😉

Mint...that's what you go by on the streets...always figured you a cinnamon bwahahaha  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 07, 2014, 08:10:47 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 07, 2014, 07:52:54 PM
Me and the bird are chilling and drinking a beer. All while watching The Simpsons.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F07%2Fc2fa7e80d22644fb6be8dad936ff3005.jpg&hash=7ec55f9d5a19e3b9090d9b9fb79b937c385ba413)

I watched wreck it Ralph and drank some pumpkin head  ~beer~ with my ham n taters.
Whats the number one rule if hero's duty? I dunno, No cuts no butts no coconuts (you should take heed of that one LMG)  lo
Here's one for you dark....why did the soldier flush the toilet?......say why
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 07, 2014, 08:47:09 PM
Because hes usually has to burn his crap in a barrel with diesel fuel..........

That was my experience anyways. Flush it because I can!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 07, 2014, 09:27:27 PM
No silly  ~b~ Because it was his doodie  ~roflmao  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 07, 2014, 09:30:33 PM
http://youtu.be/o8hxFE7RpSg (http://youtu.be/o8hxFE7RpSg)

Can't wait til this comes out!   ~beer~ com pie!  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 07, 2014, 09:33:22 PM
Minions!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 08, 2014, 08:35:28 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 07, 2014, 09:27:27 PM
No silly  ~b~ Because it was his doodie  ~roflmao  ~roflmao
Your stupid haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 08, 2014, 08:37:59 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 08, 2014, 08:35:28 AM
Your stupid haha

Hes Polish, what do you expect?  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 08, 2014, 12:58:10 PM
Here's to ya
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 08, 2014, 03:11:07 PM
There is soo much boat traffic today.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 08, 2014, 03:31:29 PM
Booooring.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 08, 2014, 04:29:30 PM
I here ya bro. Im about to slug some beers and play the xbox one. I have no reason to get up early since my boat is half broken down for the move. Those pics look nice. Its all dreary and the trees are bare here. It snowed yesterday
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 08, 2014, 04:40:00 PM
Sorry to hear about the snow. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 08, 2014, 06:29:59 PM
Well I got a jig tied onto this 735 since it looks like everyone else hates the thing too.
No school Monday so get to fish mon and tue. I am serious contemplating cutting the jig and going with a why knot and 1/2 oz. got two nights to sleep on it. One thing fo sho is the spinnerbait is gonna get thrown on the 734......this place is "woops"ing dead, y'all meet up at the classic and it's been crickets ever since. Guess we all are busy though I know I am.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 08, 2014, 06:34:37 PM
You want me to sell it for you?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 08, 2014, 07:52:56 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 08, 2014, 06:34:37 PM
You want me to sell it for you?

You offering to buy??? hahaha I am sorta being sarcastic. It will work out man
Thanks. I am gonna use it in the mean time and see if it grows on me.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 06:53:29 AM
No no. Not me. I already have the 745 and 734 to cover those bases but I would have been interested not long ago when I was rockin the denalis. Those were good rods but I always secretly mIssed and regreted selling my dobyns
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 12:20:10 PM
Figures, as soon as I pull into the Bass Pro parking lot it starts to rain hard.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 12:23:58 PM
I just dropped some of my last bit of play coinage on about 20 LC baits. Sammys, pointers, SBs, and D10s and also a couple jackall Girons in the sparkle shad color.

Im on the fence about buying line. I know what I want (fc sniper, suffix seige, and sunline fx2 braid) but I gotta figure out if im gonna fish when i get there or wait till like march. The latter obviously blows
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 12:26:24 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 12:23:58 PM
I just dropped some of my last bit of play coinage on about 20 LC baits. Sammys, pointers, SBs, and D10s and also a couple jackall Girons in the sparkle shad color.

Im on the fence about buying line. I know what I want (fc sniper, suffix seige, and sunline fx2 braid) but I gotta figure out if im gonna fish when i get there or wait till like march. The latter obviously blows

Dark it does seriously sound like your opening a small tackle shop.   lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 12:29:43 PM
Well.... the more I use this reel, the more that its just not doing it for me. LMG, worked on it, and he did  an awesome job, but the time is quickly approaching where I will be unloading my last Abu reel. The STX is just not cutting it for my taste. What to pick.... what to pick.... that's the reel question now. (Ha.. ha.. see what I did there).
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 12:32:15 PM
Whatcha gonna use it for....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 09, 2014, 12:57:20 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 09, 2014, 12:29:43 PM
Well.... the more I use this reel, the more that its just not doing it for me. LMG, worked on it, and he did  an awesome job, but the time is quickly approaching where I will be unloading my last Abu reel. The STX is just not cutting it for my taste. What to pick.... what to pick.... that's the reel question now. (Ha.. ha.. see what I did there).
Grab a Lew's!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 12:59:11 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 09, 2014, 12:57:20 PM
Grab a Lew's!
Its a strong contender.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 01:33:58 PM
You need a 50E in your collection.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 01:36:40 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 01:33:58 PM
You need a 50E in your collection.
You read my mind... lol... i was just about to post, i need a 50E. Decisions...decisions. .... lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 09, 2014, 01:51:22 PM
Ewwwwww
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 02:00:36 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 09, 2014, 01:51:22 PM
Ewwwwww
Lol..... they  are pretty nice reels also.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 02:20:31 PM
Just communicated with Ron, when the time comes he can work his magic on the 50E if I decide to go down that route.

On a side note, keep Ron in your thoughts tomorrow. He is having surgery tomorrow.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 02:42:42 PM
Dont you hate when you order something, THEN read negative reviews. First apparently the girons are not so great and i accidently ordered squarebills in 1.5 and i meant for 2.5. Im gonna have to get a hold of them when they open back up
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 03:01:51 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 09, 2014, 02:20:31 PM
Just communicated with Ron, when the time comes he can work his magic on the 50E if I decide to go down that route.

On a side note, keep Ron in your thoughts tomorrow. He is having surgery tomorrow.
The 50e is a pretty solid choice reguardless of the twchnique. Also the guy that LMG bought the last one from still have the other. I think he tolde he would do 130. Then tbere is the scorp for 70 more from japan
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 03:02:35 PM
I meant to say MIGHT still have the other
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 03:41:23 PM
I will just stay out of this convo while yall talk about crap reels like 50Es, lews and abus. When y'all wake up and start looking at some daiwa or quantums then maybe I will speak to y'all.  8)  ~shade  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 04:00:40 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 09, 2014, 03:41:23 PM
I will just stay out of this convo while yall talk about crap reels like 50Es, lews and abus. When y'all wake up and start looking at some daiwa or quantums then maybe I will speak to y'all.  8)  ~shade  ~roflmao
Hmmmm......if i am not mistaken, you own one of those crap reels that a good friend gifted you for your bday last year. Who was that again?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 04:24:30 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 09, 2014, 04:00:40 PM
Hmmmm......if i am not mistaken, you own one of those crap reels that a good friend gifted you for your bday last year. Who was that again?

Hahaha. I was referring mostly to the hideous and overrated 50E
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 04:25:16 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 09, 2014, 04:24:30 PM
Hahaha. I was referring mostly to the hideous and overrated 50E
Ah.... i see.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 04:46:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 09, 2014, 04:24:30 PM
Hahaha. I was referring mostly to the hideous and overrated 50E
Hey the scorp is beautiful
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 04:51:45 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 04:46:23 PM
Hey the scorp is beautiful

One of the better looking She-man-o reels think it might get hank baskets attention.  ~roflmao
(Wife controls the mote while I surf these forums engaged in useless banter)  ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 05:16:33 PM
Ok... so I am really doing this. The Abu STX is posted on BBC. Let's see what happens.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 05:31:46 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 09, 2014, 05:16:33 PM
Ok... so I am really doing this. The Abu STX is posted on BBC. Let's see what happens.

Good for you Lou, maybe you can get your first daiwa.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 05:43:27 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 09, 2014, 05:31:46 PM
Good for you Lou, maybe you can get your first daiwa.

Thank you, and that's not going to happen. I am on a budget. Since it was basically raining all day i spent the day researching. I have narrowed down my choices to 2 reels. One question to the Shimano crowd. Is the 50E highest speed 6.4:1?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 05:57:29 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 09, 2014, 05:43:27 PM
Thank you, and that's not going to happen. I am on a budget. Since it was basically raining all day i spent the day researching. I have narrowed down my choices to 2 reels. One question to the Shimano crowd. Is the 50E highest speed 6.4:1?

~b~ smh bro you just gotta know were and what to look for....but I know this is a pointless, lesson learned.  Enjoy your 50e  ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 06:03:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 09, 2014, 05:57:29 PM
~b~ smh bro you just gotta know were and what to look for....but I know this is a pointless, lesson learned.  Enjoy your 50e  ::)
Where did you read i committed to a Shimano...lol.. there is another contender.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 06:11:15 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 09, 2014, 06:03:23 PM
Where did you read i committed to a Shimano...lol.. there is another contender.

I see your heart  :surrender: turning black over the last few months  :help:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 06:25:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 09, 2014, 06:11:15 PM
I see your heart  :surrender: turning black over the last few months  :help:
Lol!!! What do you mean? I really don't get what your saying.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 06:29:40 PM
Lol..because your thinking too hard hahaha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 06:31:53 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 09, 2014, 06:25:23 PM
Lol!!! What do you mean? I really don't get what your saying.

With a soul as black as coal  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 08:02:58 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 09, 2014, 05:43:27 PM
Thank you, and that's not going to happen. I am on a budget. Since it was basically raining all day i spent the day researching. I have narrowed down my choices to 2 reels. One question to the Shimano crowd. Is the 50E highest speed 6.4:1?

It's the only speed. Unless you get a Core.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 08:06:54 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 08:02:58 PM
It's the only speed. Unless you get a Core.

That's why smokes/energys are a steal. Any gear ratio you need and under 7 oz for under 200 shoot the old frame smoke are down near 100 now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 09, 2014, 08:07:08 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 08:02:58 PM
It's the only speed. Unless you get a Core.

Thank You, i just wanted to make sure because that's all I was finding.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 08:08:44 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 09, 2014, 08:07:08 PM
Thank You, i just wanted to make sure because that's all I was finding.

No problem. It's fast enough. I have no problems with them, obviously, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 08:08:55 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 09, 2014, 08:07:08 PM
Thank You, i just wanted to make sure because that's all I was finding.

Black heart
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 08:09:25 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 09, 2014, 08:06:54 PM
That's why smokes/energys are a steal. Any gear ratio you need and under 7 oz for under 200 shoot the old frame smoke are down near 100 now.

Smokes are a great reel, but don't compare to a Shimano50E.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 08:13:20 PM
They are practicly giving smokes away now. Talk about bang for your buck. I loved the one I had. I would have no problems fishing them again
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 08:19:50 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 08:08:44 PM
No problem. It's fast enough. I have no problems with them, obviously, lol.

Yeah no problems cuz you haven't caught anything big  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 08:25:59 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 08:09:25 PM
Smokes are a great reel, but don't compare to a Shimano50E.

Yeah your right about that. All you get for the $ is a name tag. Keep drinking that koolaid though them orientals will keep taking your $$$. Shimano is just like Honda everybody thought their shit didnt stink then 10 million recalls later the wool came off  :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 08:32:18 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 09, 2014, 08:13:20 PM
They are practicly giving smokes away now. Talk about bang for your buck. I loved the one I had. I would have no problems fishing them again

Buy them now. Once I get the deal done on the house I will. They were giving the old energies away for 99 even 60 bucks some places and now they are back up in the 100-130 range nib because u can find em and they were great reels.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 08:40:55 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 09, 2014, 08:25:59 PM
Yeah your right about that. All you get for the $ is a name tag. Keep drinking that koolaid though them orientals will keep taking your $$$. Shimano is just like Honda everybody thought their shit didnt stink then 10 million recalls later the wool came off  :shocking:

There is also the fact that they are more reliable, better built, more upgrades and tuning parts available. But no, they are not worth it. I will still be dwelling on my Shimano Es when I'm 60 and still using them. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 09, 2014, 09:06:57 PM
Lou, drink the cool aid..... I love my ch200e's. My frog rig has an e7 and it outcasts every other reel that I own! Will be getting it back from its 36 month service, lol. Three years of fishing the absolute piss out of that reel without so much as a drop of oil. Mike from DVT said it looked excellent inside and out. She was cleaned, lubed, super tuned, and received carbontex drag washers. She deserves the pampering because she's caught hundreds of fish with zero fuss. 100% pleased with both of my 200e's! Very smooth casting and reeling. I will be gifting my Super Duty soon, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 09, 2014, 09:29:10 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 09, 2014, 08:40:55 PM
There is also the fact that they are more reliable, better built, more upgrades and tuning parts available. But no, they are not worth it. I will still be dwelling on my Shimano Es when I'm 60 and still using them. Lol

Everybody throws the reliability out there lol. As much as use guys buy reels and the ten or fifteen combos it will take you til your 60 to get the time in lol upgrades? Bearings and drag are available for quantum. They come with 92 mm handles. There ain't really nothing you need ;) :D the shimanos come in some of the plain Jane colors and styling that can be lo lo I see why you need to take a 200 reel and drop another 200 in handles and colored bits to aid in personalization  >:D one thing you can say about quantum or daiwa they have some good looking reels you pay the $ you ain't got to do shit but fish.  ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 03:11:26 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 09, 2014, 09:29:10 PM
Everybody throws the reliability out there lol. As much as use guys buy reels and the ten or fifteen combos it will take you til your 60 to get the time in lol upgrades? Bearings and drag are available for quantum. They come with 92 mm handles. There ain't really nothing you need ;) :D the shimanos come in some of the plain Jane colors and styling that can be lo lo I see why you need to take a 200 reel and drop another 200 in handles and colored bits to aid in personalization  >:D one thing you can say about quantum or daiwa they have some good looking reels you pay the $ you ain't got to do shit but fish.  ~bb

The extra money in personalization is dropped in them because it can be done. The cool aftermarket things are available, therefore, they get customized. Otherwise, they would get left alone. But hey, that's just me because I rather enjoy that stuff. As far as buying and selling, notice what mostly gets sold off, and it ain't Shimano reels. Don't worry Mike, one of these days you will figure it out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 03:35:45 AM
Sorry I will never jump on the Shimano band wagon. I buy a reel to be used the way it comes and get use out of it.  I can guarantee my $99 (paid 75 on ebay). Lew's speed spools have pulled more fish that are 20-30 feet back in large lilly pads than your $150 + $$$ parts and shipping JDM tuned Shi*manos..

They have lasted with no issue and I'm not easy on reels... keep my drag set harsh and literally ski ski 5lbers on top of lillys and grass. Plus they come with excellent comfortable handles, small easy palmable reels and no "jdm" koolaid.  I prefer sweet tea regardless :-/
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:12:16 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 03:35:45 AM
I can guarantee my $99 (paid 75 on ebay). Lew's speed spools have pulled more fish that are 20-30 feet back in large lilly pads than your $150 + $$$ parts and shipping JDM tuned Shi*manos..

I dont think anybody but me even owns a jdm shimano unless Im mistaken amd no thats not a slop reel. Its about 10 times more refined. Its like comparing a old lifted F150 against a porsche Carrera. Thats just not what its for
Thats the usdm curados lane and they are great at it.



Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 07:16:07 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 03:11:26 AM
The extra money in personalization is dropped in them because it can be done. The cool aftermarket things are available, therefore, they get customized. Otherwise, they would get left alone. But hey, that's just me because I rather enjoy that stuff. As far as buying and selling, notice what mostly gets sold off, and it ain't Shimano reels. Don't worry Mike, one of these days you will figure it out.

Well I can agree personalization is fun to a point. In reality it is not even considered when I purchase a reel. Dude you  have sold and traded soooo many shimanos. You got reals retired on the wall of fame, come out of retirement. No wonder they last forever LOL. I do have this figured out. Certain options on a reel, EI weight, retire speed, how it palms are important. If a brand performs at the same levels why pay for a name.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 07:17:17 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 03:35:45 AM
Sorry I will never jump on the Shimano band wagon. I buy a reel to be used the way it comes and get use out of it.  I can guarantee my $99 (paid 75 on ebay). Lew's speed spools have pulled more fish that are 20-30 feet back in large lilly pads than your $150 + $$$ parts and shipping JDM tuned Shi*manos..

They have lasted with no issue and I'm not easy on reels... keep my drag set harsh and literally ski ski 5lbers on top of lillys and grass. Plus they come with excellent comfortable handles, small easy palmable reels and no "jdm" koolaid.  I prefer sweet tea regardless :-/

Exactly. There are plenty of reel in the sub 200 category that can be had for half that. No need sweat She-man-o
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:22:41 AM
Soon theres gonna be like a drive by shooting by dudes wearing shimano hats on the lews crew. Domino Mther"woops" lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 07:26:22 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:12:16 AM
I dont think anybody but me even owns a jdm shimano unless Im mistaken amd no thats not a slop reel. Its about 10 times more refined. Its like comparing a old lifted F150 against a porsche Carrera. Thats just not what its for
Thats the usdm curados lane and they are great at it.

I will keep driving my old lifted F-150 long past the Porsche ~bb. Wait, what does that mean? lo Which one is the.......OK, now I am confused.  :surrender: Im gonna go fish my crap Shimano reels now, and until I die. I started with a Shimano baitcaster, and I will die with them.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:28:33 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 07:26:22 AM
I will keep driving my old lifted F-150 long past the Porsche ~bb. Wait, what does that mean? lo Which one is the.......OK, now I am confused.  :surrender: Im gonna go fish my crap Shimano reels now, and until I die. I started with a Shimano baitcaster, and I will die with them.
And you try to help a guy out hahaha. LMG just engaged friendly lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 07:38:47 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:28:33 AM
And you try to help a guy out hahaha. LMG just engaged friendly lol

I know I didn't help you out, in the wallet area anyway.  ~roflmao Seems to be the norm with me though. I think Mike and Thomas are just afraid because they have seen what happens to people once they get a Shimano in their hands.  >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 07:42:46 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 07:16:07 AM
Well I can agree personalization is fun to a point. In reality it is not even considered when I purchase a reel. Dude you  have sold and traded soooo many shimanos. You got reals retired on the wall of fame, come out of retirement. No wonder they last forever LOL. I do have this figured out. Certain options on a reel, EI weight, retire speed, how it palms are important. If a brand performs at the same levels why pay for a name.

Not soo much sold and traded, I like to think of it as "sacrificed", lol. If it were a perfect situation, I would still have all my Shimanos to this day. But, there are some things a man must do to obtain what you want.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:46:16 AM
I can say Ive owned every competing brand and can say this..Shimano= bland styling, quality components that provide reliability and they feel light and refined. Cost of ownership can be high. Lews=feels similar to shimano but seems to me to be less refined and built of lesser quality components. Reasonable cost of ownwrship. Daiwa=seems very refined and light, also has good styling built of quality and research. Cost of ownership can be high. Some may be uncomfortable to palm. Quantum=feels light and refined but quality of some internals gears and such have plaqued them overtime with moderate use. Quantam has good styling. Cost of ownership can vary but overall very reasonable
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 07:51:26 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 07:38:47 AM
I know I didn't help you out, in the wallet area anyway.  ~roflmao Seems to be the norm with me though. I think Mike and Thomas are just afraid because they have seen what happens to people once they get a Shimano in their hands.  >:D

Yeah they become one of the cool  8) who talk about fishing more than catching fish  ;)
God bless you LMG the most unmerican thing bout you is your oriental reels  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 07:57:37 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:46:16 AM
I can say Ive owned every competing brand and can say this..Shimano= bland styling, quality components that provide reliability and they feel light and refined. Lews=feels similar to shimano but seems to me to be less refined and built of lesser quality components. Daiwa=seems very refined and light, also has good styling built of quality and research. Some may be uncomfortable to palm. Quantum=feels light and refined but quality of some internals gears and such have plaqued them overtime with moderate use. Quantam has good styling

I would agree with this.  ~c~ finally an honest man.  ~shhh I hear the quantum gears are softer brass, but the offer a lot of bang for the buck, with good styling and some innovative design(neither I have yet to see in shimano   ::) ) The only problem I have with daiwa is their stuff is expensive so I go older. they built the cheaper stuff with better features, and the high end older stuff is affordable.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:59:04 AM
Rock chalk is killing me...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 08:04:54 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 07:57:37 AM
I would agree with this.  ~c~ finally an honest man.  ~shhh I hear the quantum gears are softer brass, but the offer a lot of bang for the buck, with good styling and some innovative design(neither I have yet to see in shimano   ::) ) The only problem I have with daiwa is their stuff is expensive so I go older. they built the cheaper stuff with better features, and the high end older stuff is affordable.
Yea ofcourse, i should have included prices in there. Here ill edit
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 08:45:41 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:59:04 AM
Rock chalk is killing me...

Tell me about it. He PM'd me about it too ~roflmao. He knows how to try and "hook" me. Unfortunately, if I do buy it, my wife will give me "the hook", lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 08:53:22 AM
If anybody is interested i have a couple lots still available in the classified. Ill hear offers
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 09:11:28 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 07:51:26 AM
Yeah they become one of the cool  8) who talk about fishing more than catching fish  ;)
God bless you LMG the most unmerican thing bout you is your oriental reels  lo

Bwoooooong!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 09:48:17 AM
An old man, a boy & a donkey were going to town.

The boy rode on the donkey & the old man walked.


As they went along they passed some people


Who remarked it was a shame the old man


Was walking and the boy was riding.



The man and boy thought maybe the critics were right,


So they changed positions.



Then, later, they passed some people who remarked,


'What a shame, he makes that little boy walk.'



So they then decided they'd both walk!


Soon they passed some more people who thought


They were stupid to walk when they had a


Decent donkey to ride.


So, they both rode the donkey.



Now they passed some people


Who shamed them by saying how awful to


Put such a load on a poor donkey.



The boy and man figured they were probably right,


So they decide to carry the donkey.


As they crossed the bridge,


They lost their grip on the animal


And he fell into the river and drowned.















The moral of the story?

If you try to please everyone,
You might as well..


Kiss your ass goodbye!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 10:37:15 AM
Lew's reels work. They get the job done without much crying. I bought an SD and a CuradoI for the same price this year. They have seen about the same amount of action and they have been used in the same VERY HARSH environment. The CuradoI basically feels new with no slop and I have zero issues at this time. The SD feels like I have been using it for years. The handle has tons of slop in it and somehow my hooks always fall off of the hook keeper on the rod its mounted on. I like how the SD fishes, but that's it. The slop bothers me and so does the fact that I can see the main shaft that supports the handle and drag star. I have no problem fishing Lew's, but will not buy another........  I know, I know.... I really have to pee from all the kool-aid, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 11:17:12 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 10:37:15 AM
Lew's reels work. They get the job done without much crying. I bought an SD and a CuradoI for the same price this year. They have seen about the same amount of action and they have been used in the same VERY HARSH environment. The CuradoI basically feels new with no slop and I have zero issues at this time. The SD feels like I have been using it for years. The handle has tons of slop in it and somehow my hooks always fall off of the hook keeper on the rod its mounted on. I like how the SD fishes, but that's it. The slop bothers me and so does the fact that I can see the main shaft that supports the handle and drag star. I have no problem fishing Lew's, but will not buy another........  I know, I know.... I really have to pee from all the kool-aid, lol.

What's your favorite flavor?.....Red or Purple?  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 11:40:12 AM
Lou just told me he is switching all his shorts and shirts to camo. And he is getting pink end caps for the 50E.....How cute LMG has another Minion  ~lu
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 11:42:14 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 11:40:12 AM
Lou just told me he is switching all his shorts and shirts to camo. And he is getting pink end caps for the 50E.....How cute LMG has another Minion  ~lu
Lol!!! No matter how much prodding i receive, i am not jumping into this rodeo.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 11:43:45 AM
Geez, who knew this topic was going to get so much chatter because i merely mentioned i was in the market again for a new reel. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 11:46:33 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 11:42:14 AM
Lol!!! No matter how much prodding i receive, i am not jumping into this rodeo.
Lololol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 11:47:26 AM
Lou, did you get with rockchalk? You would be a fool to pass that up
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 11:50:37 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 11:47:26 AM
Lou, did you get with rockchalk? You would be a fool to pass that up

Thank you I have been advised already. However, I am not moving on anything until I unload the STX.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 11:56:17 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 11:47:26 AM
Lou, did you get with rockchalk? You would be a fool to pass that up

So now your calling me names  ~rant  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 11:57:50 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 11:42:14 AM
Lol!!! No matter how much prodding i receive, i am not jumping into this rodeo.


........ :chick
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 12:00:18 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 11:50:37 AM
Thank you I have been advised already. However, I am not moving on anything until I unload the STX.

There still his hope for you Lou
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 12:00:33 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 11:56:17 AM
So now your calling me names  ~rant  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 12:01:07 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 11:56:17 AM
So now your calling me names  ~rant  ~roflmao

Where does MCS appear on my last post?  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 12:01:42 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 12:01:07 PM
Where does MCS appear on my last post?  ~roflmao

I think you just misspelled it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 12:11:45 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 12:01:42 PM
I think you just misspelled it.
Hey be nice LMG, engrish isn't his first language  ;)  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 12:12:57 PM
Engrish? I didn't know Lou was part Chinese? Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 12:19:01 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 12:12:57 PM
Engrish? I didn't know Lou was part Chinese? Lol

Same difference, I guess.  :P ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 12:48:31 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 12:19:01 PM
Same difference, I guess.  :P ~roflmao

Next time I get into an argument with an Asian person, Im gonna call them a stupid Mexican and see what reaction I get.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 01:17:53 PM

Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 11:17:12 AM
What's your favorite flavor?.....Red or Purple?  ~roflmao
GREEN......(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2Fe6c110d5b3b0d951bf793aa2d9bcf6ef.jpg&hash=7630c8773d21cb769164074e1885a1322b983d9a)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 01:20:05 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 01:17:53 PM
GREEN......(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2Fe6c110d5b3b0d951bf793aa2d9bcf6ef.jpg&hash=7630c8773d21cb769164074e1885a1322b983d9a)

Looks white to me..... ~shade

I would have told him purple. Grape drink is always more hood! ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 01:43:47 PM
You missed it, LMG. Talking about the fish. I circled the reel just for MCS. I know white is his favorite color! Lol..... ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 01:51:08 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 01:43:47 PM
You missed it, LMG. Talking about the fish. I circled the reel just for MCS. I know white is his favorite color! Lol..... ~beer~

Nice. Thanks for that  ~a~..that is a good looking fish no matter what color the reel is.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 01:51:47 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 01:20:05 PM
Looks white to me..... ~shade

I would have told him purple. Grape drink is always more hood! ~bb

Drinking at work again.  ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Lee Smith on November 10, 2014, 01:58:00 PM
I just noticed this thread has 21,866 views, DAMN y'all popular  lo  :shocking:  ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:00:41 PM
Lolol, that from all the back and forth bickering
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:03:13 PM
Quote from: Lsmith500 on November 10, 2014, 01:58:00 PM
I just noticed this thread has 21,866 views, DAMN y'all popular  lo  :shocking:  ~c~

:o What?!?! Who actually has time to read this junk  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 02:04:13 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:00:41 PM
Lolol, that from all the back and forth bickering
So much so that we even attracted a new regular from New York.... ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 02:06:00 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 01:51:47 PM
Drinking at work again.  ~beer~

I wish. Mondays.....sheesh.... ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:13:38 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 02:04:13 PM
So much so that we even attracted a new regular from New York.... ;)
Im not "from new york" just stationed here. I lived in florida for about 25 years and will return after retiring from the army so I think ive earned it lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:14:14 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 02:06:00 PM
I wish. Mondays.....sheesh.... ~beer~

You havent been hanging around any frat house punch bowls have you  b~o  :sleep:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:14:42 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:13:38 PM
Im not "from new york" just stationed here. I lived in florida for about 25 years and will return after retiring from the army so I think ive earned it lol

Where you from in these parts?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 02:22:30 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:13:38 PM
Im not "from new york" just stationed here. I lived in florida for about 25 years and will return after retiring from the army so I think ive earned it lol
Yes you have. I knew that. Just making you feel at home since everyone is in the mood at taking pop shots at each other. I like that you are with us now. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:23:44 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 02:22:30 PM
Yes you have. I knew that. Just making you feel at home since everyone is in the mood at taking pop shots at each other. I like that you are with us now. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:24:00 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:14:42 PM
Where you from in these parts?
Sarasota..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:24:30 PM
Home of the the Ringling bros circus hahaha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 02:25:41 PM
Hes a carney!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 02:26:46 PM
I vacation in Sarasota every year for the last 6 yrs.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:31:26 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:24:30 PM
Home of the the Ringling bros circus hahaha

My parents and son went to that museum one time when they were visiting us in St. Pete. hahaha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:34:11 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 02:26:46 PM
I vacation in Sarasota every year for the last 6 yrs.
Nice, did you see the viral pictures of the kid that caught the tarpon on the paddle board in the bay? The beaches are great there, siesta key, lido, venice, ect. You should tell your parents to check out tierra verde island by st pete
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:35:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:31:26 PM
My parents and son went to that museum one time when they were visiting us in St. Pete. hahaha
Ive driven by it a million times but never went there. I had a couple classmates throughout my childhood that were from the circus
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:36:27 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 02:26:46 PM
I vacation in Sarasota every year for the last 6 yrs.
Oh that was mcs with the parents lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:36:41 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:35:23 PM
Ive driven by it a million times but never went there. I had a couple classmates throughout my childhood that were from the circus

Bet they could do some awesome party tricks? swallow swords, spit fire....hell yeah
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 02:36:50 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:34:11 PM
Nice, did you see the viral pictures of the kid that caught the tarpon on the paddle board in the bay? The beaches are great there, siesta key, lido, venice, ect. You should tell your parents to check out tierra verde island by st pete
I haven't seen the video, but we stay at Siesta Key for a week every summer.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:38:33 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 02:36:50 PM
I haven't seen the video, but we stay at Siesta Key for a week every summer.
Talk about white sand beaches
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:40:46 PM
 http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/tarpon-catch-from-paddleboard-verified-in-photos/  (http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/tarpon-catch-from-paddleboard-verified-in-photos/)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 10, 2014, 02:45:34 PM
Havent really been able to focus on catching fish recently but figured it was a good idea to start working on my tackle collection. Maybe christmas ill visit bitters and load up on all my plastics.

Until then ill keep working on hard baits. These BPS Xps jerk baits look great in the water. This Plano box really caught my attention. Nice balance of size and storage.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2Fca5f9456e551a4522ef9c8aad8091b8e.jpg&hash=06c3ab3efe0228820cf16afd01bd3ad93dbb05ee)
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2F6db10ebb7e4b34cca3cf4ec3e3d555c4.jpg&hash=f7818e9e6b48a957fd143829a8f560f7226769a6)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 02:46:11 PM
Big deal......I feel like that when I hook into a monster bass in my boat. 8)

~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao

That is freaking awesome though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 02:46:27 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:38:33 PM
Talk about white sand beaches
Can't beat it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:47:21 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:40:46 PM
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/tarpon-catch-from-paddleboard-verified-in-photos/  (http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/tarpon-catch-from-paddleboard-verified-in-photos/)

That is nuts. 1.5 hours.......Atleast the kid wasn't using a shimano.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:50:04 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:38:33 PM
Talk about white sand beaches

fort desoto had the white sand. I love the gulf man. I wouldn't have left St. Pete, awesome little city. 5 minutes from downtown and the rays games, dog track and bay was 2 minutes away.  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:51:03 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 10, 2014, 02:45:34 PM
Havent really been able to focus on catching fish recently but figured it was a good idea to start working on my tackle collection. Maybe christmas ill visit bitters and load up on all my plastics.

Until then ill keep working on hard baits. These BPS Xps jerk baits look great in the water. This Plano box really caught my attention. Nice balance of size and storage.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2Fca5f9456e551a4522ef9c8aad8091b8e.jpg&hash=06c3ab3efe0228820cf16afd01bd3ad93dbb05ee)
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2F6db10ebb7e4b34cca3cf4ec3e3d555c4.jpg&hash=f7818e9e6b48a957fd143829a8f560f7226769a6)

Nice man. Good luck getting the rest of your gear. I am gonna check that bait out, does look good.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:58:40 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 02:50:04 PM
fort desoto had the white sand. I love the gulf man. I wouldn't have left St. Pete, awesome little city. 5 minutes from downtown and the rays games, dog track and bay was 2 minutes away.  :'(
Is fort desota the big fort on the beach with old timey cannons and shit? If so I did a 7 mile run on that beach jumping over jelly fish and sand in tbe face. It wasnt easy
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 03:00:50 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 02:40:46 PM
http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/tarpon-catch-from-paddleboard-verified-in-photos/  (http://www.grindtv.com/outdoor/excursions/post/tarpon-catch-from-paddleboard-verified-in-photos/)
That was crazy.... thanks for sharing. That's pretty big fish.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 03:13:48 PM
Don't worry no drive buys... no need to waste good ammo and end up committing a "hate crime" on the pink hat/short super stars... lol

JDM or not you get my point.  Sheep-mano's are ugly and way over priced.

Comparing a F150 to a Porsche is not a good comparison for the reels.

It's more like comparing a Chevy Silverado (looks better) to a Toyota Tacoma..  sure the Tacoma will run 300,000,000 miles and on one tank too but it's ugly.  The Chevy may wear a little bit but she'll make a good long haul while towing all the broken F150's along the way....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 03:39:31 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 03:13:48 PM
Don't worry no drive buys... no need to waste good ammo and end up committing a "hate crime" on the pink hat/short super stars... lol

JDM or not you get my point.  Sheep-mano's are ugly and way over priced.

Comparing a F150 to a Porsche is not a good comparison for the reels.

It's more like comparing a Chevy Silverado (looks better) to a Toyota Tacoma..  sure the Tacoma will run 300,000,000 miles and on one tank too but it's ugly.  The Chevy may wear a little bit but she'll make a good long haul while towing all the broken F150's along the way....
No it is a good comparison really. See tbe f150 (your lews) is built for offroad (mats) fishing. 99% of jdm reels (porsche) are built for the track (finnesse to moderate) fishing. There are exceptions to this. Thats why comparing the performance of a jdm reel to the mats doesnt make any sense. Like I said thats what the curados amd chronarchs arw for
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 03:40:37 PM
And if you wanna compare a curados working reliabilty to a lews well then thats just silly
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 03:56:42 PM
Honestly I think 90% percent of equipment failures or should I say supposed failures are due to user negligence or error.(side rant: I mean seriously guys step on a rod or swing a fish how is that a warranty and they bitch about shimano's lifetime going away cuz yall cheated the system.  ~rant ) The reliability of a curado is probably not that much different then a comparable lews. Just like reels some shmuck don't know it has an internal brake or they don't know how to set it. I mean there is this one dipshit on another forum whos reel looked horrid, like the beat it into a gravel driveway, and when it finally snapped wants to post it as an equipment failure, writes all the reviews as it failed...now that clown who lou knows very well should be in the circus  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 03:57:29 PM
So you are saying Shimanos are for soft hands and light use.  But if you want a Shimano that is actually useful in Florida then instead of buying a $99 Lew's you need to drop the $180 on a Curado... I see.

Kinda like buying a 400hp Ferrari for 250,000 instead of a 80,000 Corvette with 600hp...

Yep next you'll tell me to buy Ferrari brand soap to wash my golf balls with lol nah I'll stick with a blue collar proven work horse that's prettier, stronger,  and likes sweet tea like I do.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:02:25 PM
Oh and your right the Ferrari will out last the Vette... but that's because it'll be 20 years old with 1500 miles on it.. with zero of those miles being enjoyed.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 04:04:31 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 03:57:29 PM
So you are saying Shimanos are for soft hands and light use.  But if you want a Shimano that is actually useful in Florida then instead of buying a $99 Lew's you need to drop the $180 on a Curado... I see.

Kinda like buying a 400hp Ferrari for 250,000 instead of a 80,000 Corvette with 600hp...

Yep next you'll tell me to buy Ferrari brand soap to wash my golf balls with lol nah I'll stick with a blue collar proven work horse that's prettier, stronger,  and likes sweet tea like I do.

Proven workhorse? That would be a Shimano Curado my friend.  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:08:12 PM
No my $75 ebay Speed Spools are those buddy.

Not the $180 Curados with $30 handles and $?$ other parts lol

You can't compare swapping out half the parts then say it's a work horse lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 04:12:02 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:08:12 PM
No my $75 ebay Speed Spools are those buddy.

Not the $180 Curados with $30 handles and $?$ other parts lol

You can't compare swapping out half the parts then say it's a work horse lol.

What I swap out are cosmetics, not internals. Which is where the difference is. Cheap Chinese VS quality Japanese.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:13:16 PM
$180 isn't cheap..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 10, 2014, 04:14:07 PM
Missed two on that lure today. Reaction bites, was twitching it in slow.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 04:16:12 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:13:16 PM
$180 isn't cheap..

It is compared to most other high end reels, and a Curado is in the mid range category. As far as CHEAP, I was referring to the quality of Lews reels in the same category.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:23:01 PM
I can see I raised some blood pressure lol I'll let you guys go back to talking about putting reels on shelves and upgrading handles because the standard ones suck lol

Boost the koolaid all you want.  I have fished with plasticity bulky Shimanos before.  I thought they were just old cause they were my buds reels.. but no.. that's just the 90's styling still in place.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 04:27:16 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:08:12 PM
No my $75 ebay Speed Spools are those buddy.

Not the $180 Curados with $30 handles and $?$ other parts lol

You can't compare swapping out half the parts then say it's a work horse lol.
Where are tbese 30 dollar handles? I want one lol. The handle upgrades are worth every penny and not for looks for performance. You should head over to a muscle car forum next and let them know how much better that f150 is
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:30:58 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 04:27:16 PM
Where are tbese 30 dollar handles? I want one lol. The handle upgrades are worth every penny and not for looks for performance. You should head over to a muscle car forum next and let them know how much better that f150 is
Considering I don't own one...

Shimano.. muscle car lmao that is a joke lololololololol more like a "Tuner" forum full of 80's Honda civics..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 04:31:32 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:30:58 PM
Considering I don't own one...

Shimano.. muscle car lmao that is a joke lololololololol more like a "Tuner" forum full of 80's Honda civics..
Hahaha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:33:09 PM
Also I just looked at Hawgtech... wow... you right you do wish they were $30!!!??!! That's insane!

You could buy two reels for the $180 plus $60 handle for one Curado??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 10, 2014, 04:33:45 PM
Ive punished my main lews reel. I dont know how much more abuse any reel could take. A quantum would of gave up by now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 04:49:52 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:33:09 PM
Also I just looked at Hawgtech... wow... you right you do wish they were $30!!!??!! That's insane!

You could buy two reels for the $180 plus $60 handle for one Curado??
You forgot spool bearings. $25
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 04:52:49 PM
None of it is neccesary, just some of us have to put a little pimp in everything. I guarantee my curados with the abec 7s will chuck a crank or spinnerbait further than almost any reel on tbe market. Sometimes that makes the difference especially when your sharing a boat
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 05:08:45 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:30:58 PM
Considering I don't own one...

Shimano.. muscle car lmao that is a joke lololololololol more like a "Tuner" forum full of 80's Honda civics..
Just reffering to you proving your point that its dumb to make things shiney and colorful.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 05:13:46 PM
Just picked up a couple packs of "punch hubs" you guys should check those out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:14:26 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 04:52:49 PM
None of it is neccesary, just some of us have to put a little pimp in everything. I guarantee my curados with the abec 7s will chuck a crank or spinnerbait further than almost any reel on tbe market. Sometimes that makes the difference especially when your sharing a boat
If you didn't buy $$$ extras you could buy a boat lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 05:15:33 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 10, 2014, 04:33:45 PM
Ive punished my main lews reel. I dont know how much more abuse any reel could take. A quantum would of gave up by now.
I'll have to take you fishing one day.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 05:17:01 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:14:26 PM
If you didn't buy $$$ extras you could buy a boat lmao
Got one..(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2Fd5ed92a27654b0a7278d139bd59cbce4.jpg&hash=39e3d3f2c09ef2a8917b16f3ff07e38aa6f89471)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 05:17:38 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 04:52:49 PM
None of it is neccesary, just some of us have to put a little pimp in everything. I guarantee my curados with the abec 7s will chuck a crank or spinnerbait further than almost any reel on tbe market. Sometimes that makes the difference especially when your sharing a boat

This.....

I have been fishing for 25 years, and have been servicing my own reels for 20 of them. Yes, I have been servicing my reels since I was 12, no mistake on the math. I am a gear head, and there is nothing I pretty much can't take apart and put back together. Have I seen the internal differences and advances in reels all along the way?............
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 05:17:46 PM
Its not much though..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 05:19:07 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 04:52:49 PM
None of it is neccesary, just some of us have to put a little pimp in everything. I guarantee my curados with the abec 7s will chuck a crank or spinnerbait further than almost any reel on tbe market. Sometimes that makes the difference especially when your sharing a boat

Tell me about it. There is nothing like outcasting someone from the back of their own boat. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:19:10 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 05:17:01 PM
Got one..(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2Fd5ed92a27654b0a7278d139bd59cbce4.jpg&hash=39e3d3f2c09ef2a8917b16f3ff07e38aa6f89471)
I have two lmao.. seriously wanna buy one?

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2F7d8674f6c4e297264bbbb87a8d03c75d.jpg&hash=cdbf65529e41241c3768614dae39a30fad7eb21d)
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2F0e24466ac7427291169da65f41143f5e.jpg&hash=2ed500d13a1c77ac899be6f7eeae27d7babd7082)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 05:19:58 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:19:10 PM
I have two lmao.. seriously wanna buy one?

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2F7d8674f6c4e297264bbbb87a8d03c75d.jpg&hash=cdbf65529e41241c3768614dae39a30fad7eb21d)
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F10%2F0e24466ac7427291169da65f41143f5e.jpg&hash=2ed500d13a1c77ac899be6f7eeae27d7babd7082)
Drooling....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:26:28 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 05:19:58 PM
Drooling....
Thanks. Lol.. Stratos is up for sale lol beautiful rig no doubt.  Even LMG will agree with that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 05:27:00 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:26:28 PM
Thanks. Lol.. Stratos is up for sale lol beautiful rig no doubt.  Even LMG will agree with that.
Why are you selling it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 05:28:43 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:02:25 PM
Oh and your right the Ferrari will out last the Vette... but that's because it'll be 20 years old with 1500 miles on it.. with zero of those miles being enjoyed.

Hahaha sooo true and the corvette boys proved time and time again at the 24 hrs what a workhorse was/is.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 05:28:54 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:26:28 PM
Thanks. Lol.. Stratos is up for sale lol beautiful rig no doubt.  Even LMG will agree with that.

Oh yes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 05:32:34 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 10, 2014, 04:33:45 PM
Ive punished my main lews reel. I dont know how much more abuse any reel could take. A quantum would of gave up by now.

Your dead to me bro.  ~str
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 05:33:51 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 04:33:09 PM
Also I just looked at Hawgtech... wow... you right you do wish they were $30!!!??!! That's insane!

You could buy two reels for the $180 plus $60 handle for one Curado??

LMG coulda had a real boat by now if he just laid off the carbon fiber and delusions of shimanos supposed greatness.  ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao >:D Damn I just saw west beat me to this but its still funny lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 05:36:30 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 05:33:51 PM
LMG coulda had a real boat by now if he just laid off the carbon fiber and delusions of shimanos supposed greatness.  ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao >:D

What? No love for the MudPuppy? It floats, that's all I need it to do. Cost to run it is real cheap too. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 05:36:47 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 05:13:46 PM
Just picked up a couple packs of "punch hubs" you guys should check those out.

Finally a legit comment today  ~c~ will do after dinner
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 05:37:17 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:26:28 PM
Thanks. Lol.. Stratos is up for sale lol beautiful rig no doubt.  Even LMG will agree with that.

I second that. That is a very pretty boat. I got to see it at Kissimmee this past Oct. WEST I thought you unloaded that boat already!?!?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 05:38:33 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 05:36:30 PM
What? No love for the MudPuppy? It floats, that's all I need it to do. Cost to run it is real cheap too. Lol

That's only cuz your first mate is a pole and you can pay him in potatoe vodka ~roflmao



.....I know I know martin you hate the stuff  ~roflmao Na zdrowie  ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:39:14 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 05:37:17 PM
I second that. That is a very pretty boat. I got to see it at Kissimmee this past Oct. WEST I thought you unloaded that boat already!?!?
Guy backed out last second.. probably his high credit cards from Shimano parts lolol jk jk lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 05:39:28 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 10, 2014, 05:37:17 PM
I second that. That is a very pretty boat. I got to see it at Kissimmee this past Oct. WEST I thought you unloaded that boat already!?!?

Its waiting for you bud.....calling your name....listen lllllloooou llllllou take me home  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 05:39:58 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:39:14 PM
Guy backed out last second.. probably his high credit cards from Shimano parts lolol jk jk lol

Now that s funny  ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 10, 2014, 05:46:11 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 05:39:28 PM
Its waiting for you bud.....calling your name....listen lllllloooou llllllou take me home  ;D

I really wish I could. The boat is beautiful and it hauls arse pretty good. I think it had power poles if I am not mistaken. Unfortunately, me and glass will not mix. As long as I live in South FL, tin will always be my boat of choice. I bang my boat alot especially while fishing in the glades. Rocks and glass are no..no's... tin and rocks and you can get away with some things. I do regret not taking a ride on West's boat when he offered during the classic but I was low on gas $$  :P.... ~roflmao..... >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 05:53:46 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 05:39:14 PM
Guy backed out last second.. probably his high credit cards from Shimano parts lolol jk jk lol
Glad your not my financial advisor..........
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 06:34:08 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 05:53:46 PM
Glad your not my financial advisor..........
I'm confused?

My boat is at a local dealership being sold on consignment.. I have no clue why the guy backed out.  It was only a joke. I met and talked to him and he told me "I will do whatever it takes to own this" he loved the boat.  I know he had financial issues though according to the dealer :-(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 06:55:33 PM
Just bustin your chops, lol. You're giving us Shimano guys such a hard time for trying to justify a few reels and or parts. I thought it was funny because I can't justify owning a boat like yours.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 10, 2014, 07:17:57 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 05:13:46 PM
Just picked up a couple packs of "punch hubs" you guys should check those out.

Checkout the gambler skirts. Kissimmee blue :D

That dude that used ;) to be on here evo Chris makes some 1-2 punch weights that have the skirt tied on.
I like this cuz it is as simple as buying a jig and is very effective.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 07:47:36 PM
Anybody see the Calais that Mike has for sale. Damn good deal there. For you Shimano lovers anyway....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:54:36 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 10, 2014, 07:17:57 PM
Checkout the gambler skirts. Kissimmee blue :D

That dude that used ;) to be on here evo Chris makes some 1-2 punch weights that have the skirt tied on.
I like this cuz it is as simple as buying a jig and is very effective.

I would have but I already picked up 6 -3 packs of all terrain jig skirts. I am fond of those rubber skirts. When you checked out the hubs did you look at  http://www.fishboss.com/  (http://www.fishboss.com/)Really nice stuff. Their the ones who make them. Although cant click on anything??At 50 cents a piece plus a cheap jig skirt and a piece of floral wire you have homemade punch rigs. I already have tons of tungsten all the way up to 1 1/2 so im good on the punch weights.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 07:57:21 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 07:47:36 PM
Anybody see the Calais that Mike has for sale. Damn good deal there. For you Shimano lovers anyway....
Yea I seen it awhile back. Figured he sold it by now on fleabay.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 10, 2014, 08:11:49 PM
Im actually feeling hyped about making my own skirts. I have been looking at the tools and material. Looks really fun. I think ill do it for shits once i get the work bench set up
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 10, 2014, 10:11:48 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 10, 2014, 06:55:33 PM
Just bustin your chops, lol. You're giving us Shimano guys such a hard time for trying to justify a few reels and or parts. I thought it was funny because I can't justify owning a boat like yours.
Oh ok true.  Big boats aren't for everyone.  Wife and I down graded to a smaller house in more of the area we love and the big boat won't fit in the garage.  Hence the 15' tin I paid cash for.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on November 11, 2014, 05:53:24 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 04:12:02 PM
What I swap out are cosmetics, not internals. Which is where the difference is. Cheap Chinese VS quality Japanese.

Mmmmm. Better rethink that thought. While I was still working the SG Dept all the new Shimanos we were getting all said "made in Malaysia" I believe it was. I held an older Curado and a brand new Curado side-by-side and you could see the difference. They REALLY cheapened them down. Plastic internals and such.

If fact we set up three outfits to "test out" for the Customers to try. One was a KVD Quatnum MH Rod with the KVD Reel, one was a Skeete Reese MH Rod with the Victory Skeete Reese Reel, One was a Falcon Bucco withe a Shimano Curado Reel. All brand new and all set up with the same line, same lure.

Took them out to the Auto Dept Parking lot and gave them a test. KVD Scored the lowest for feel and throwing distance. Falcon/Shimano scored in the middle, and the Skeete Reese consistently scored the highest among the employees and customers.

Was quite a shock. No one expected that. We sold a lot of the Skeete Reese rods (had one come back broke after the guy's kid flopped a 6 lber onto it while it lay over two jon boat seats, not the rods fault), sold several of the KVD's both rods and reels, some Falcons, but only a few of the Shimanos.

After trying them no one wanted to pay that much for a reel that couldn't out preform a $100.00 Reel.

My local Lews Dealer sells them quite a bit under retail. Takes stuff on trade too. Many of the Local Bass Club guys have converted from the Shimano's over to the Lews.  Used Shimanos in his shop all the time.

Lews all the way for me. Shimanos are good reels too, but WAY overpriced.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 06:56:23 AM
Quote from: Deadeye on November 11, 2014, 05:53:24 AM
Mmmmm. Better rethink that thought. While I was still working the SG Dept all the new Shimanos we were getting all said "made in Malaysia" I believe it was. I held an older Curado and a brand new Curado side-by-side and you could see the difference. They REALLY cheapened them down. Plastic internals and such.

If fact we set up three outfits to "test out" for the Customers to try. One was a KVD Quatnum MH Rod with the KVD Reel, one was a Skeete Reese MH Rod with the Victory Skeete Reese Reel, One was a Falcon Bucco withe a Shimano Curado Reel. All brand new and all set up with the same line, same lure.

Took them out to the Auto Dept Parking lot and gave them a test. KVD Scored the lowest for feel and throwing distance. Falcon/Shimano scored in the middle, and the Skeete Reese consistently scored the highest among the employees and customers.

Was quite a shock. No one expected that. We sold a lot of the Skeete Reese rods (had one come back broke after the guy's kid flopped a 6 lber onto it while it lay over two jon boat seats, not the rods fault), sold several of the KVD's both rods and reels, some Falcons, but only a few of the Shimanos.

After trying them no one wanted to pay that much for a reel that couldn't out preform a $100.00 Reel.

My local Lews Dealer sells them quite a bit under retail. Takes stuff on trade too. Many of the Local Bass Club guys have converted from the Shimano's over to the Lews.  Used Shimanos in his shop all the time.

Lews all the way for me. Shimanos are good reels too, but WAY overpriced.

I was referring to the reels that are still made in Japan. I know what you mean though about the Malaysian reels. There is no comparison in quality. However, Shimano had to make sacrifices in the product to maintain the pricepoint. Me, I would rather pay a $200 price tag to keep the quality. This is the reason I did not sell off my 50E's. There is not a reel that can ever replace that legend.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Lee Smith on November 11, 2014, 07:05:41 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 10, 2014, 07:47:36 PM
Anybody see the Calais that Mike has for sale. Damn good deal there. For you Shimano lovers anyway....

The live in Mississippi now!  ;)  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 11, 2014, 07:07:37 AM
Quote from: Deadeye on November 11, 2014, 05:53:24 AM
Mmmmm. Better rethink that thought. While I was still working the SG Dept all the new Shimanos we were getting all said "made in Malaysia" I believe it was. I held an older Curado and a brand new Curado side-by-side and you could see the difference. They REALLY cheapened them down. Plastic internals and such.

If fact we set up three outfits to "test out" for the Customers to try. One was a KVD Quatnum MH Rod with the KVD Reel, one was a Skeete Reese MH Rod with the Victory Skeete Reese Reel, One was a Falcon Bucco withe a Shimano Curado Reel. All brand new and all set up with the same line, same lure.

Took them out to the Auto Dept Parking lot and gave them a test. KVD Scored the lowest for feel and throwing distance. Falcon/Shimano scored in the middle, and the Skeete Reese consistently scored the highest among the employees and customers.

Was quite a shock. No one expected that. We sold a lot of the Skeete Reese rods (had one come back broke after the guy's kid flopped a 6 lber onto it while it lay over two jon boat seats, not the rods fault), sold several of the KVD's both rods and reels, some Falcons, but only a few of the Shimanos.

After trying them no one wanted to pay that much for a reel that couldn't out preform a $100.00 Reel.

My local Lews Dealer sells them quite a bit under retail. Takes stuff on trade too. Many of the Local Bass Club guys have converted from the Shimano's over to the Lews.  Used Shimanos in his shop all the time.

Lews all the way for me. Shimanos are good reels too, but WAY overpriced.
Must have been a Curado G. Took a friend fishing once to "where reels go to die" and his G didn't last the whole hour and a half! The Curado I reels are still made in Malaysia, but are made up to par with the Japan reels. The G's were bad. So glad I didn't make that mistake!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 07:07:56 AM
Quote from: Lsmith500 on November 11, 2014, 07:05:41 AM
The live in Mississippi now!  ;)  ;D

Should have known you would jump on that. Congrats on the new baby. lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 07:57:35 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 11, 2014, 07:07:37 AM
Must have been a Curado G. Took a friend fishing once to "where reels go to die" and his G didn't last the whole hour and a half! The Curado I reels are still made in Malaysia, but are made up to par with the Japan reels. The G's were bad. So glad I didn't make that mistake!
Im also thinking the tests should have all been done on the same rod as the rod makes up about 30 percent or more of the casting distance
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 07:59:54 AM
Yeay veterans day. Im one 24 hour staff duty. Ill get to bed down around 8 or 9 tomorrow morning
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 08:02:34 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 07:59:54 AM
Yeay veterans day. Im one 24 hour staff duty. Ill get to bed down around 8 or 9 tomorrow morning

Wow. Well, we salute you!  ~flag
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 11, 2014, 08:13:24 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 07:59:54 AM
Yeay veterans day. Im one 24 hour staff duty. Ill get to bed down around 8 or 9 tomorrow morning
Thank you for you service!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 08:26:55 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 06:56:23 AM
I was referring to the reels that are still made in Japan. I know what you mean though about the Malaysian reels. There is no comparison in quality. However, Shimano had to make sacrifices in the product to maintain the pricepoint. Me, I would rather pay a $200 price tag to keep the quality. This is the reason I did not sell off my 50E's. There is not a reel that can ever replace that legend.

Just because a reel is MADE in japan doesn't mean all the parts are made there. Only a few parts need to be made there to qualify. Many of the gears, screws and springs are mass made in China or Malaysia and sent to factories. All over the world. Your Japaneese reel is probably half chineese, just like lou's engrish.  ;)  8)  ~roflmao

Edit:

Many of the low end daiwa and our beloved dobyns are from china. Now if you read the rod handle it says Korean parts, assembled in china. Two things get companies in trouble...poor quality of materials that go into making the parts and poor QC/finish( ehm ehm quantum) when making in china. 

Yall just read they are gonna let our processed chicken be made in china and shipped here, GOOD BYE TYSON TENDERS....Chinas chicken doesn';t meat USDA standards so they must buy and import from south/north america make said product and export to us for consumption. Me hopes this proves inefficient.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 08:32:38 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 07:59:54 AM
Yeay veterans day. Im one 24 hour staff duty. Ill get to bed down around 8 or 9 tomorrow morning

Thank you for your service good sir  ~flag
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 08:37:54 AM
Quote from: Deadeye on November 11, 2014, 05:53:24 AM
Mmmmm. Better rethink that thought. While I was still working the SG Dept all the new Shimanos we were getting all said "made in Malaysia" I believe it was. I held an older Curado and a brand new Curado side-by-side and you could see the difference. They REALLY cheapened them down. Plastic internals and such.

If fact we set up three outfits to "test out" for the Customers to try. One was a KVD Quatnum MH Rod with the KVD Reel, one was a Skeete Reese MH Rod with the Victory Skeete Reese Reel, One was a Falcon Bucco withe a Shimano Curado Reel. All brand new and all set up with the same line, same lure.

Took them out to the Auto Dept Parking lot and gave them a test. KVD Scored the lowest for feel and throwing distance. Falcon/Shimano scored in the middle, and the Skeete Reese consistently scored the highest among the employees and customers.

Was quite a shock. No one expected that. We sold a lot of the Skeete Reese rods (had one come back broke after the guy's kid flopped a 6 lber onto it while it lay over two jon boat seats, not the rods fault), sold several of the KVD's both rods and reels, some Falcons, but only a few of the Shimanos.

After trying them no one wanted to pay that much for a reel that couldn't out preform a $100.00 Reel.

My local Lews Dealer sells them quite a bit under retail. Takes stuff on trade too. Many of the Local Bass Club guys have converted from the Shimano's over to the Lews.  Used Shimanos in his shop all the time.

Lews all the way for me. Shimanos are good reels too, but WAY overpriced.

Good post. It is mostly a name (hyped by fools like LMG) that you pay for when you buy a shimano or Daiwa. 

Same goes for spinning reels, is a stradic or a prycon better than a president....Uhm no. LOL not for 100 dollars more.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 08:45:36 AM
Thanks guys
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 08:45:48 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 08:26:55 AM
Just because a reel is MADE in japan doesn't mean all the parts are made there. Only a few parts need to be made there to qualify. Many of the gears, screws and springs are mass made in China or Malaysia and sent to factories. All over the world. Your Japaneese reel is probably half chineese, just like lou's engrish.  ;)  8)  ~roflmao

Edit:

Many of the low end daiwa and our beloved dobyns are from china. Now if you read the rod handle it says Korean parts, assembled in china. Two things get companies in trouble...poor quality of materials that go into making the parts and poor QC/finish( ehm ehm quantum) when making in china. 

Yall just read they are gonna let our processed chicken be made in china and shipped here, GOOD BYE TYSON TENDERS....Chinas chicken doesn';t meat USDA standards so they must buy and import from south/north america make said product and export to us for consumption. Me hopes this proves inefficient.

Correction. All parts for Japanese reels from Shimano and Daiwa are manufactured in Japan. Shimano has moved the assembly plant to Malaysia to save on labor and taxes. Do I feel that has made a difference in the QC? Yes. I still don't believe the newer Shimanos are up to par with the E's and prior. Now, as far as your "other" reels. Yes, they are Chinese parts/assembly. There in lies the quality problem.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 08:50:41 AM
Gonna try something new this year by the way of snag proof phat frog. Ive read some pretty impressive stuff. It won bassjunkiespond hollow body of the year. Dude fishes and reviews everyfrog made. Got 2 in white (da man) and two in black (lights out or something)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 08:52:17 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 08:50:41 AM
Gonna try something new this year by the way of snag proof phat frog. Ive read some pretty impressive stuff. It won bassjunkiespond hollow body of the year. Dude fishes and reviews everyfrog made. Got 2 in white (da man) and two in black (lights out or something)

I always picture Dave Mercer kissing those dang things. lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 09:14:31 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 08:45:48 AM
Correction. All parts for Japanese reels from Shimano and Daiwa are manufactured in Japan. Shimano has moved the assembly plant to Malaysia to save on labor and taxes. Do I feel that has made a difference in the QC? Yes. I still don't believe the newer Shimanos are up to par with the E's and prior. Now, as far as your "other" reels. Yes, they are Chinese parts/assembly. There in lies the quality problem.

Knowing the the manufacturing industry from the inside. I will tell you every screw nut bolt and gear damn near impossible is not made in japan. Those parts are wholesaled from a couple factories in Malaysia and china. Now LMG where are most failures? in the small parts....screws, clips, springs.......I am not as dumb as I play on here, bro. Lou has somewhat of an idea but we can't talk about the things I even told him  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 09:15:27 AM
Wahoo! My pretty parts have made it safe from Japan to New York. Hopefully a few more days and they should be in my possession.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 09:19:49 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 08:50:41 AM
Gonna try something new this year by the way of snag proof phat frog. Ive read some pretty impressive stuff. It won bassjunkiespond hollow body of the year. Dude fishes and reviews everyfrog made. Got 2 in white (da man) and two in black (lights out or something)

I seen the snag proof from Ish and daiwa. waste money on more frogs....no, not me, you try it, maybe I will buy it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 09:21:25 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 09:14:31 AM
Knowing the the manufacturing industry from the inside. I will tell you every screw nut bolt and gear damn near impossible is not made in japan. Those parts are wholesaled from a couple factories in Malaysia and china. Now LMG where are most failures? in the small parts....screws, clips, springs.......I am not as dumb as I play on here, bro. Lou has somewhat of an idea but we can't talk about the things I even told him  ;)

I have been working on reels for quite some time, I will tell you that it is NOT the screws, clips, or springs that fail. Those go missing because of people that have no idea what they are doing. What does fail are: plastic gears and brass gears, bearings, worm gears, and pawls. Most of this stuff is wear and tear. Now, depending on the make up of the parts, and the quality of the materials, is going to determine how long they last. I will tell you that I replace more parts in Doyo/Pure Fishing reels than any other reels. I have seen Shimano reels take quite the abuse with no failures.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 09:31:05 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 09:15:27 AM
Wahoo! My pretty parts have made it safe from Japan to New York. Hopefully a few more days and they should be in my possession.
Mine. Ill be right back lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 09:31:48 AM
Or better yet "claimed" for the walking dead fans
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 09:32:40 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 09:19:49 AM
I seen the snag proof from Ish and daiwa. waste money on more frogs....no, not me, you try it, maybe I will buy it.
Well i sold my koppers so not really wasting money
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 09:34:14 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 08:52:17 AM
I always picture Dave Mercer kissing those dang things. lol
And you saying that made me picture jimmy houston making out with a fish
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 09:35:53 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 09:32:40 AM
Well i sold my koppers so not really wasting money
You sold your Koppers!! Why??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 09:37:38 AM
I sold everything..lol except for my curados. I could have changed to lews but I like gpod reels
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 09:40:01 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 09:37:38 AM
I sold everything..lol except for my curados. I could have changed to lews but I like gpod reels

Oh snap! Here we go again! :popcorn:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 09:57:30 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 09:21:25 AM
I have been working on reels for quite some time, I will tell you that it is NOT the screws, clips, or springs that fail. Those go missing because of people that have no idea what they are doing. What does fail are: plastic gears and brass gears, bearings, worm gears, and pawls. Most of this stuff is wear and tear. Now, depending on the make up of the parts, and the quality of the materials, is going to determine how long they last. I will tell you that I replace more parts in Doyo/Pure Fishing reels than any other reels. I have seen Shimano reels take quite the abuse with no failures.

Gears are another mass produced item....... My point is STOP saying the shit is made in JAPAN it isn't  ~shhh Just like all the "woops"ing chineese parts that go into japaneese cars  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 09:58:24 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 09:57:30 AM
Gears are another mass produced item....... My point is STOP saying the shit is made in JAPAN it isn't  ~shhh Just like all the "woops" chineese parts that go into japaneese cars  ~roflmao

Then tell me why Shimano and Daiwa gears are stronger?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 09:58:43 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 09:37:38 AM
I sold everything..lol except for my curados. I could have changed to lews but I like gpod reels

Now see if you went a little frugal on the reels you coulda gotten a computer with spell check  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 09:59:49 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 09:58:24 AM
Then tell me why Shimano and Daiwa gears are stronger?

Because they order them from china with a better metal mixture or they have someone on site doing QC while their order is ran.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 10:02:25 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 09:40:01 AM
Oh snap! Here we go again! :popcorn:

This is starting to get boring. around and around like a merry go
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 10:05:21 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 10:02:25 AM
This is starting to get boring. around and around like a merry go
See your wearing out like those chinese gears haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 10:10:46 AM
I dont sit on the computer much, mainly my phone. We have a site sponsor bass team tackle  http://bassteamtackle.com/Home.php  (http://bassteamtackle.com/Home.php)
Act like you want to buy a tungsten weight from your phone and let me know if its just me.
Edit: disreguard have to click classic site for it to work. I could have saved some bank
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 10:14:09 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 10:05:21 AM
See your wearing out like those chinese gears haha

Nice one  ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 10:16:14 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 10:10:46 AM
I dont sit on the computer much, mainly my phone. We have a site sponsor bass team tackle  http://bassteamtackle.com/Home.php  (http://bassteamtackle.com/Home.php)
Act like you want to buy a tungsten weight from your phone and let me know if its just me.
Edit: disreguard have to click classic site for it to work. I could have saved some bank

I know very good prices....I like they sell bitters plastics, SBs and Jigs too. Might get an order from me next time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 11, 2014, 10:24:09 AM
What about the exchange rate? I know that when I raced nitro RC cars the Japanese brand Kyosho was a lot more expensive than other brands. Part of the extra cost was quality and the other part was the exchange rate. RC has the same debate. Haters jabbing at Kyosho all the time. If they ever raced a Kyosho or better yet worked on a Kyosho they would see the light. They were worth every penny, just like Shimano....... ~b~     That's my last post on the subject.  ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 10:29:04 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 11, 2014, 10:24:09 AM
What about the exchange rate? I know that when I raced nitro RC cars the Japanese brand Kyosho was a lot more expensive than other brands. Part of the extra cost was quality and the other part was the exchange rate. RC has the same debate. Haters jabbing at Kyosho all the time. If they ever raced a Kyosho or better yet worked on a Kyosho they would see the light. They were worth every penny, just like Shimano....... ~b~     That's my last post on the subject.  ~c~

Input the Taylor Swift song "shake it off".
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 10:33:40 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 11, 2014, 10:24:09 AM
What about the exchange rate? I know that when I raced nitro RC cars the Japanese brand Kyosho was a lot more expensive than other brands. Part of the extra cost was quality and the other part was the exchange rate. RC has the same debate. Haters jabbing at Kyosho all the time. If they ever raced a Kyosho or better yet worked on a Kyosho they would see the light. They were worth every penny, just like Shimano....... ~b~     That's my last post on the subject.  ~c~

OK OK my last post too...Now no one said that Japanese reels were bad or not as good or not good at all. Just Shimano is boring, bland, way overrated, over priced and break just as much as any other reel. Daiwa makes a great reel and they are better shimano.... styling, innovation, price they have shimano beat in all catagories and far more popular in Japan. That has to tell you something right there. But cost versus what you get if you are budget minded or just not into throwing away dollars on "over engineering" Lews and quantum are the way to go...That is the point West, deadeye and myself were trying to make.  :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 10:34:06 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 10:29:04 AM
Input the Taylor Swift song "shake it off".

what?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 10:36:20 AM
 over priced and break just as much as any other reel.....?

OK, just stop there. Do you work on reels? How do you know this? I have first hand experience working on reels, and 20+ years fishing them. That right there is very INCORRECT.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 10:41:34 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 10:36:20 AM
over priced and break just as much as any other reel.....?

OK, just stop there. Do you work on reels? How do you know this? I have first hand experience working on reels, and 20+ years fishing them. That right there is very INCORRECT.

:terrier:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 10:44:32 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 10:36:20 AM
over priced and break just as much as any other reel.....?

OK, just stop there. Do you work on reels? How do you know this? I have first hand experience working on reels, and 20+ years fishing them. That right there is very INCORRECT.

SO this right here tells me....I am correct and you agree with DAIWA is better, more popular in the motherland and you enjoy shimano's Victorian styling.....You see I how I got that out of you.  ~bb  ~shhh  ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 10:44:32 AM
SO this right here tells me....I am correct and you agree with DAIWA is better, more popular in the motherland and you enjoy shimano's Victorian styling.....You see I how I got that out of you.  ~bb  ~shhh  ~roflmao ~roflmao

So this right here tells me you didn't comprehend that statement at all. Nor did you verify any experience to correct me.  ~bb  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 11:12:07 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 10:54:19 AM
So this right here tells me you didn't comprehend that statement at all. Nor did you verify any experience to correct me.  ~bb  ~roflmao

No, I simply ignored your statement completely. And your experience really means nothing to this friendly debate. It is irrelevant because this whole thing is a matter of opinion. So you wiped grease out of a few fishing reels  ~c~ And you still have not contested that shimano is second to daiwa. That is really what I have been getting at these past few days.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 11:31:01 AM
Pro reel just made a interesting post in the lews recommendation thread.....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 11:43:55 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 11:31:01 AM
Pro reel just made a interesting post in the lews recommendation thread.....

exactly...sorta what I was saying with parts and most if not all have the hands in the same bag.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 12:03:43 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 11:43:55 AM
exactly...sorta what I was saying with parts and most if not all have the hands in the same bag.

The only ones that don't are Shimano and Daiwa, they are the only independent companies with their own manufacturing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 12:20:07 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 12:03:43 PM
The only ones that don't are Shimano and Daiwa, they are the only independent companies with their own manufacturing.

::) Trust me they have the hands in the parts bag.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 12:22:26 PM
I'm gonna go bang my head on a tree. That's gonna make more sense than this conversation.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 12:27:59 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 12:22:26 PM
I'm gonna go bang my head on a tree. That's gonna make more sense than this conversation.
These conversations made me take my family to the auto show.... lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 12:36:02 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 12:22:26 PM
I'm gonna go bang my head on a tree. That's gonna make more sense than this conversation.

Are you sure about that? I think you are taking a literal sense and I am pretty sure it is not as literal as you and half the sheeple take it  ;)  ~roflmao your so gullible  ~gf

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 12:46:25 PM
Hey LMG are ford and chevy manufactured in the US?  ???
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 12:49:40 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 12:46:25 PM
Hey LMG are ford and chevy manufactured in the US?  ???

Assembled here yes, most parts are manufactured overseas or Mexico. But Im sure you are going to tell me that all vehicle manufacturers use the same parts. Right?  ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 12:51:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 12:36:02 PM
Are you sure about that? I think you are taking a literal sense and I am pretty sure it is not as literal as you and half the sheeple take it  ;)  ~roflmao your so gullible  ~gf

I have a sore spot for those that THINK more than they actually KNOW.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 12:52:29 PM
On a lighter note:

An old KY hillbilly entered a poetry contest. Surprisingly he made the finals along with a Harvard grad.

For the final they had 10 minutes to come up with their best piece of work using the word "Timbuktu".

The Harvard man went first:

He writes "out in the desert, alone in the sand, traveling onward, a lone caravan.
Camels marching two by two on their way to Timbuktu.

The crowd goes wild, thinking no way that hillbilly can beat this.

The hillbilly recites:

Me and Tim a camping went. Met two "woops"s with a pop-up tent.
They was three and we was two, so I bucked one and Tim bucked two.

Pure silence from the crowd.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 12:55:11 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 12:49:40 PM
Assembled here yes, most parts are manufactured overseas or Mexico. But Im sure you are going to tell me that all vehicle manufacturers use the same parts. Right?  ~b~

Only 55% of the F-150 is made in the USA, 15% from mx. and the rest from various countries including china and malaysia.........That's not what I said numb nuts.  All manufacturers have different specs/designs. But they come from alot the same facilities in mexico, china, Malaysia. You keep harping that shimano is manufactured in japan or malaysia like they build every single nut and bolt. But in reality probably only half the reel is acutally made on site is my point, they use chineese parts, they just don't have the ballz to say it  >:D ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 01:00:36 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 12:55:11 PM
Only 55% of the F-150 is made in the USA, 15% from mx. and the rest from various countries including china and malaysia.........That's not what I said numb nuts.  All manufacturers have different specs/designs. But they come from alot the same facilities in mexico, china, Malaysia. You keep harping that shimano is manufactured in japan or malaysia like they build every single nut and bolt. But in reality probably only half the reel is acutally made on site is my point, they use chineese parts, they just don't have the ballz to say it  >:D ~roflmao ~roflmao ~roflmao

I don't care about nuts and bolts. Im talking about the important guts of the reels. Gears, bearings, body, spool, hard parts, and the parts that mean something. I would bet to say that 95% is manufactured and assembled in Japan. We are not talking Doyo reels here, we are talking Shimano/Daiwa. You know, real reel manufacturers.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 01:06:54 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 12:51:23 PM
I have a sore spot for those that THINK more than they actually KNOW.

Oh brother, I can tell you for a fact, I KNOW more than you about a lot of things related to manufacturing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 01:08:37 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 01:00:36 PM
I don't care about nuts and bolts. Im talking about the important guts of the reels. Gears, bearings, body, spool, hard parts, and the parts that mean something. I would bet to say that 95% is manufactured and assembled in Japan. We are not talking Doyo reels here, we are talking Shimano/Daiwa. You know, real reel manufacturers.  ~shade

gears and bearings ....nope.  ~b~ easy stuff like stamping the aluminum.

And you "bet to say" .....so no you freely admit that these "facts" are merely your interpretation and day dream of this fictitious reel you have con-cocked in your little head. I rest my case as yours has little merit.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 01:22:44 PM
OK, you think you know all the fundamentals of a fishing reel. Just take it and run with it. I give up trying to talk sense to someone who knows nothing about reels but what looks good or not.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 01:24:06 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 01:22:44 PM
OK, you think you know all the fundamentals of a fishing reel. Just take it and run with it. I give up trying to talk sense to someone who knows nothing about reels but what looks good or not.

I win!  :toot: :toot: :toot: ~1

Here LMG for you and shimano  ~2
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 01:25:04 PM
"fundamentals of a fishing reel" lo 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 01:37:46 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 01:25:04 PM
"fundamentals of a fishing reel" lo

It sounded good at the time.  ~read ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 01:38:18 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 01:37:46 PM
It sounded good at the time.  ~read ~beer~

that was damn near poetic  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 01:39:24 PM
Now that I won, what should we talk about. My brain is fried from all this mental warefare  ~bu
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 11, 2014, 02:21:04 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 01:39:24 PM
Now that I won, what should we talk about. My brain is fried from all this mental warefare  ~bu
You mad bro?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 02:24:17 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 11, 2014, 02:21:04 PM
You mad bro?

No I won. LMG  :ass tapped  ~str
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 02:24:50 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 11, 2014, 02:21:04 PM
You mad bro?

What's next? I don't know where to go from here LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 02:26:16 PM
 I love popping on here every so often to see how rapidly things get out of hand hahaha. Bet you guys are either of or heading home soon. Drink a beer for me lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 02:26:25 PM
Lol... i have to think of some other controversial topic since this one has lasted 2 whole days!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 02:27:30 PM
What rods are best maybe??? Damn chinese duckets lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 02:27:50 PM
When i get home i am going to go fishing with my multi-cultural reel. Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 02:37:25 PM
I got a question; cork sealer or no cork sealer. I have 2 dx and 3 champs getting here today. Ive never used it and always keep my cork looking nice but Im willing to try it because I ordered all full handles and thats alot of cork. My main concern is does it discolor the cork?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 02:48:18 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 02:37:25 PM
I got a question; cork sealer or no cork sealer. I have 2 dx and 3 champs getting here today. Ive never used it and always keep my cork looking nice but Im willing to try it because I ordered all full handles and thats alot of cork. My main concern is does it discolor the cork?

Definitely a must do. Use magic eraser to get rid of the crap first. Then a thin coat of U40 sealer. A little goes a long way, I learned that lesson already.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 02:50:17 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 02:27:30 PM
What rods are best maybe??? Damn chinese duckets lmao

LSC is the best. Duh!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 03:26:50 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 02:48:18 PM
Definitely a must do. Use magic eraser to get rid of the crap first. Then a thin coat of U40 sealer. A little goes a long way, I learned that lesson already.  ~roflmao
I do the warm dawn and soft bristle brush. Works like none other. Baby wipes also do the trick ok. But anyway these are all obviosly new. So no discoloration? Doesnt make it look stained or wet?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 03:29:15 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 03:26:50 PM
I do the warm dawn and soft bristle brush. Works like none other. Baby wipes also do the trick ok. But anyway these are all obviosly new. So no discoloration? Doesnt make it look stained or wet?

It may darken the cork a tad. Nothing drastic. It actually looks better, not being so chalky looking (especially the Champs cork).
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 03:32:12 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 02:50:17 PM
LSC is the best. Duh!

In pictures I would have to agree.  ;) Man I doubt I will ever pony up the cash for one. But I would love one of the spiral ones.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 03:33:39 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 02:37:25 PM
I got a question; cork sealer or no cork sealer. I have 2 dx and 3 champs getting here today. Ive never used it and always keep my cork looking nice but Im willing to try it because I ordered all full handles and thats alot of cork. My main concern is does it discolor the cork?

I vote no. I like the aged look, I told you before I don't like selling shit so I don't worry about resale value.

Actually I will be a little more honest. "woops" spending the money on that shit. If I had some laying around or a friend with it close by, doubt LMG is gonna stop by the house tonight, maybe.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 03:34:48 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 03:26:50 PM
I do the warm dawn and soft bristle brush. Works like none other. Baby wipes also do the trick ok. But anyway these are all obviosly new. So no discoloration? Doesnt make it look stained or wet?

Ok what rod are we talking about here, LOL  :embarassed:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 11, 2014, 03:56:12 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 09:58:24 AM
Then tell me why Shimano and Daiwa gears are stronger?
They aren't. Soft hands use them for light applications then claim they are better when in really they are barely been used...

Edit:

I have a Abu Silver max.. which is horrible in my opinion. Odd corners and horrible handles.  But it came with a rod I bought a few years back.  I use this reel for top water spooks and cranks.  It's the only rig that has mono on it.  But because I don't use it harshly (knowing it's not powerful like a Shimano isn't) it has lasted several years now... my point being a Zebco 33 on a ugly stick will last years if you are easy on it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 11, 2014, 04:05:05 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 11, 2014, 03:56:12 PM
They aren't. Soft hands use them for light applications then claim they are better when in really they are barely been used...

BOOM! also dudes that shell 200-400 hundred for a reel are probably a little more anal about cleaning and maintenance. Hence they probably would enjoy oiling the brake drum after every use rather than fishing longer. Another reason why they claim they last longer  ;) ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 04:22:59 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 11, 2014, 03:34:48 PM
Ok what rod are we talking about here, LOL  :embarassed:
Lmfao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 04:55:09 PM
Dang... i guess a well kept abu is not popular these days... lol. The reel is already in the middle of page 2 on BBC!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 04:59:50 PM
Bump that beast
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 05:36:05 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 11, 2014, 04:55:09 PM
Dang... i guess a well kept abu is not popular these days... lol. The reel is already in the middle of page 2 on BBC!!!

They are not saught after reels unfortunately. It may take some time before the right person comes along and buys it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 11, 2014, 05:43:45 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 11, 2014, 04:55:09 PM
Dang... i guess a well kept abu is not popular these days... lol. The reel is already in the middle of page 2 on BBC!!!
What are asking for it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 05:46:11 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 05:36:05 PM
They are not saught after reels unfortunately. It may take some time before the right person comes along and buys it.

I am not to concerned if I don't unload it. Xmas is coming up soon and my clients always gift me extra $$ anyways. I'll pick up a new reel then. Who knows... I might just pick up a new combo, I have time. We'll see.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 05:46:53 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 11, 2014, 05:43:45 PM
What are asking for it?

$130 TYD.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 05:48:45 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 11, 2014, 05:46:11 PM
I am not to concerned if I don't unload it. Xmas is coming up soon and my clients always gift me extra $$ anyways. I'll pick up a new reel then. Who knows... I might just pick up a new combo or gift the STX,  I have time. We'll see.
Clients?? Are you a jiggalo?? Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 05:54:17 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 05:48:45 PM
Clients?? Are you a jiggalo?? Lol

Nope... but thanks for in advertently stirring up that topic again. Now the two knuckleheads are going to have field day. Thanks Dark..  :fishy
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 11, 2014, 06:03:53 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 11, 2014, 05:54:17 PM
Nope... but thanks for in advertently stirring up that topic again. Now the two knuckleheads are going to have field day. Thanks Dark..  :fishy
Lol.~bu
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 11, 2014, 06:08:29 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 11, 2014, 05:46:53 PM
$130 TYD.
No thanks. Not a bad deal though.  I just don't care for the handles on them or I would grab it up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 06:11:20 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 05:48:45 PM
Clients?? Are you a jiggalo?? Lol

Drug pusher.  PoPo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 06:12:28 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 11, 2014, 06:08:29 PM
No thanks. Not a bad deal though.  I just don't care for the handles on them or I would grab it up.

But you can put a Lews handle on it since they are the same reels and all.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 06:13:55 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 11, 2014, 05:54:17 PM
Nope... but thanks for in advertently stirring up that topic again. Now the two knuckleheads are going to have field day. Thanks Dark..  :fishy
I wanna know....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 11, 2014, 06:16:10 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 06:12:28 PM
But you can put a Lews handle on it since they are the same reels and all.
To be honest I got my Lews Tournament Pro for $137 on ebay new....  I used to fish circle style Abu's. I just prefer how comfortable the Lew's are and at a awesome price.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 06:17:18 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 11, 2014, 06:12:28 PM
But you can put a Lews handle on it since they are the same reels and all.

Not that I'm trying to sell this reel on you WEST, but LMG is right, you can change the grips easily.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 06:18:44 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 11, 2014, 06:16:10 PM
To be honest I got my Lews Tournament Pro for $137 on ebay new....  I used to fish circle style Abu's. I just prefer how comfortable the Lew's are and at a awesome price.

I also have a couple a LEWS and they are comfortable reels. A TTpro for $137 is a great find.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 06:20:38 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 06:13:55 PM
I wanna know....

One knuckle head already responded, now the other one will be coming along shortly. i am curious what approach he is going to use this time....  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 11, 2014, 06:24:58 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 11, 2014, 06:18:44 PM
I also have a couple a LEWS and they are comfortable reels. A TTpro for $137 is a great find.
I know.  It took me several weeks to find one that the bid didn't shoot up at the end.  But I was on a budget so the patience paid off :-) It was actually sold by a Sporting goods store that also has a store on ebay.  Worked out great for me.  Also got a Lews speed spool from them for $75 when they were $99 normally.  Both wih free shipping.  But that was when Lew's first came back out a few years back now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 11, 2014, 06:52:44 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 11, 2014, 06:24:58 PM
I know.  It took me several weeks to find one that the bid didn't shoot up at the end.  But I was on a budget so the patience paid off :-) It was actually sold by a Sporting goods store that also has a store on ebay.  Worked out great for me.  Also got a Lews speed spool from them for $75 when they were $99 normally.  Both wih free shipping.  But that was when Lew's first came back out a few years back now.

I know of a couple on-line retailers that sell TTpro's and the new LFT's for $149. If your patient and look around there can be some surprise deals around.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 09:57:10 PM
Wake up guys!! I just slammed a monster!! Nobody is sleeping tonight bwahaha, pms and notifications will begin
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 11, 2014, 11:24:53 PM
Anybody that got a pm from me, it probly came through messed up. Not sure what is wrong with it right now. Ill hollar at you guys tomorrow upon rising from my coma
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 12, 2014, 04:19:42 AM
Now i am curious..... which special people received Dark's "special pm's" this should be interesting.... lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 04:22:19 AM
Haha.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 12, 2014, 05:27:42 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F12%2F179dcafc7c1967f442a1abc8a111f1c0.jpg&hash=4c5852ef0e616ad37a9a7774fde740a2550b6b0a)

So I found this last night at work.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 07:09:28 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 12, 2014, 04:19:42 AM
Now i am curious..... which special people received Dark's "special pm's" this should be interesting.... lol!!
Sorry to let you down, it wasnt anything exciting just some info on bearings that the link was messed up. I didnt actually harass anybody haha. Im going to bed now!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 07:10:50 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 12, 2014, 05:27:42 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F12%2F179dcafc7c1967f442a1abc8a111f1c0.jpg&hash=4c5852ef0e616ad37a9a7774fde740a2550b6b0a)

So I found this last night at work.
Well one thing is certain. In theory it should have fish lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 07:15:05 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 07:10:50 AM
Well one thing is certain. In theory it should have fish lol

Nope. It wont. Its the Greenland/Iceland theory. lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 12, 2014, 07:27:23 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 07:09:28 AM
Sorry to let you down, it wasnt anything exciting just some info on bearings that the link was messed up. I didnt actually harass anybody haha. Im going to bed now!
Aww.... man, i thought it was going to be an epic post. LMG is known to do those from time to time. Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 07:28:47 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 07:15:05 AM
Nope. It wont. Its the Greenland/Iceland theory. lol
Ive been to both countries and Ill just say they are both icy lol. When I was in iceland it was certainly not green
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 08:06:46 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 12, 2014, 04:19:42 AM
Now i am curious..... which special people received Dark's "special pm's" this should be interesting.... lol!!

what you didn't get one  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 08:09:12 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 07:28:47 AM
Ive been to both countries and Ill just say they are both icy lol. When I was in iceland it was certainly not green

Greenland isnt green either. lo You went for work? Icelands got a base there doesn't it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 08:21:08 AM
Check these babies out  :shocking: :o  ;PHO)

http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/542391-13-fishing-concept-shimano-curado-e7.html

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 08:39:03 AM
Saw them yesterday. I have mixed emotions on the 13 reels. But that Curado, now we're talkin!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 08:59:11 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 12, 2014, 08:09:12 AM
Greenland isnt green either. lo You went for work? Icelands got a base there doesn't it?
Not that I know of thank god. My luck I would get stationed there. Just flight lay overs on the way to and fro the sand box. I still havent slept. Me and this leprechaun are gonna go grab a beer
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 09:17:24 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 08:59:11 AM
Not that I know of thank god. My luck I would get stationed there. Just flight lay overs on the way to and fro the sand box. I still havent slept. Me and this leprechaun are gonna go grab a beer

I am pretty sure it is a navy airstation or airforce ....Hahaha I went there on a mini vaca. In march it snowed. Iceland is a fun place, lots of out doors stuff to do. They have this schnapps....Brenavan....Black death is the translated name. Tastes like anisey, not so much dill like that acvidt stuff from denmark.... ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 09:22:43 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 12, 2014, 09:17:24 AM
I am pretty sure it is a navy airstation or airforce ....Hahaha I went there on a mini vaca. In march it snowed. Iceland is a fun place, lots of out doors stuff to do. They have this schnapps....Brenavan....Black death is the translated name. Tastes like anisey, not so much dill like that acvidt stuff from denmark.... ~beer~
Funny you say that I bought a bottle of Icelandic schnapps when I was there. It was one of the worst tasting liquors i have ever tasted. Pretty sure it was just used mouth wash. Damn dirty vickings. We ended up using it to light the grill.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 09:23:56 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 08:39:03 AM
Saw them yesterday. I have mixed emotions on the 13 reels. But that Curado, now we're talkin!

Ok lets here your mixed emotions on the 13? I like somethings but not others. But at 170's and finding them cheaper and cheaper might be an equal to a smoke. My biggest gripe is the ugly knobs with fishes on them....But I do like the size and shape, and now I dig the fish on the thumb bar that is a nice touch that shimano would have never thought of cuz they are stuck in a box.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 09:25:24 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 09:22:43 AM
Funny you say that I bought a bottle of Icelandic schnapps when I was there. It was one of the worst tasting liquors i have ever tasted. Pretty sure it was just used mouth wash. Damn dirty vickings. We ended up using it to light the grill.

I don't mind it, but that danish acvidt shit tastes like dill salmon in a bottle and I would rather drink mouth wash  lo .
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 09:26:53 AM
See the bottle all the way to the left...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F12%2F225e4db7934b4a53cc40927b45efa130.jpg&hash=ce3a5cb335bc24996f7fcbc1cf355c1cf7a724bc)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 09:27:58 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 12, 2014, 09:23:56 AM
Ok lets here your mixed emotions on the 13? I like somethings but not others. But at 170's and finding them cheaper and cheaper might be an equal to a smoke. My biggest gripe is the ugly knobs with fishes on them....But I do like the size and shape, and now I dig the fish on the thumb bar that is a nice touch that shimano would have never thought of cuz they are stuck in a box.  ~roflmao

They look OK. I think they have nice aggressive handles, but the drag star looks cheap. I am with you on the knobs. I just think they are way over priced for a Doyo reel. I would take the Smoke over it any day.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 09:29:04 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 09:26:53 AM
See the bottle all the way to the left...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F12%2F225e4db7934b4a53cc40927b45efa130.jpg&hash=ce3a5cb335bc24996f7fcbc1cf355c1cf7a724bc)

Yep that is it.....I got a t-shirt with the logo on it LOL...The bottle and label was pretty cool.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 09:31:12 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 09:27:58 AM
They look OK. I think they have nice aggressive handles, but the drag star looks cheap. I am with you on the knobs. I just think they are way over priced for a Doyo reel. I would take the Smoke over it any day.

Now this won't happen very often  lo seeing how I have taken your advise before (ehm yozuri ehm)  ::) and wasn't blow away...... But OK LMG, thanks for the wise words. I think I will stick to a smoke.....Or a nice daiwa if I can find one used in my range.  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 09:33:52 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 09:26:53 AM
See the bottle all the way to the left...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F12%2F225e4db7934b4a53cc40927b45efa130.jpg&hash=ce3a5cb335bc24996f7fcbc1cf355c1cf7a724bc)

Good taste in vodka, you got some Polish belvedere  8) and the Jim B Black  ~beer~  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 09:35:08 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 12, 2014, 09:29:04 AM
Yep that is it.....I got a t-shirt with the logo on it LOL...The bottle and label was pretty cool.
Yea thats why i bought it but that stuff is rough with a hint of ass. It lit the grill probly better than lighter fluid lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 11:08:22 AM
http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/542452-deps-dr-100zx-r.html

:shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 11:11:47 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 11:08:22 AM
http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/542452-deps-dr-100zx-r.html

:shocking:

That is one awesome reel. function is power. Everything from the handle nut to drag, can I call it a star anymore, adjustment is rediculous....Including the 500 bones it would take to procure it. That sure would look great on a Lee Smith rod.  ;)

Which would you rather have LMG since they are close in price. The calais or this deps?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 11:12:44 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 12, 2014, 11:11:47 AM
That is one awesome reel. function is power. Everything from the handle nut to drag, can I call it a star anymore, adjustment is rediculous....Including the 500 bones it would take to procure it. That sure would look great on a Lee Smith rod.  ;)

Which would you rather have LMG since they are close in price. The calais or this deps?

I'm gonna have to go Deps. I know....I know....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 11:13:28 AM
Hey Mike, I saw you catching Snakeheads the other day.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F12%2Fcdb79132e15348f668a8a656a5c0d838.jpg&hash=1e6a1b6a8bf49f63352cde0227afafcb3548f8db)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 11:16:22 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 11:13:28 AM
Hey Mike, I saw you catching Snakeheads the other day.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F12%2Fcdb79132e15348f668a8a656a5c0d838.jpg&hash=1e6a1b6a8bf49f63352cde0227afafcb3548f8db)

Oh stop it LMG  :embarassed: I just got waxed for my new swim suit, you like  :-\
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 12, 2014, 11:17:31 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 11:12:44 AM
I'm gonna have to go Deps. I know....I know....

~bu MIND......BLOWN
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 03:53:25 PM
Cant remember the last time I checked WFN and actually be anything of any interest. Considering cancelling that biatch
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 12, 2014, 04:10:36 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 03:53:25 PM
Cant remember the last time I checked WFN and actually be anything of any interest. Considering cancelling that biatch

It just gives me something to watch other than all the stupid  ^-^ that they put on TV now a days.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 04:49:33 PM
Got a box..(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F12%2F4fe2f2d64829be307f197c0483ec956c.jpg&hash=0baeccb276a3073999760d9c3a4cbbdbfba74310)
Heres the punch hubs(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F12%2F3d9c89fe2b2037631484ed862137d4cd.jpg&hash=8a68943d4dd30e0e80861da9d7a7a8a92f6dd19f)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 12, 2014, 05:27:35 PM
Christmas came early. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 05:29:45 PM
I got mine on pre order. One word EPIC  http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7oFmRN0oadI  (http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7oFmRN0oadI)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 12, 2014, 06:04:54 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 12, 2014, 05:27:35 PM
Christmas came early. Lol.
Turning over my gear this year has been like christmas after christmas lol. I should have another box show up tomorrow. Since im moving and sold my house i had a bunch of stuff to sell ie..mower, snowblower, small barn, ect ect plus sold all the gear i had which funded  all the stuff plus some
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 13, 2014, 09:21:41 AM
This place has been dead ever since MCS punked LMG LOL. You guys need to get your priorities right. Work always comes second to everything
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 13, 2014, 10:08:04 AM
Just had a waiting room full of morons this morning.  ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 13, 2014, 10:11:36 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 13, 2014, 09:21:41 AM
This place has been dead ever since MCS punked LMG LOL. You guys need to get your priorities right. Work always comes second to everything

ESPECIALLY fishing ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 13, 2014, 11:26:30 AM
One lazy Sunday morning the wife and I were quiet and thoughtful, sitting around the breakfast table when I said to her
unexpectedly,


"When I die, I want you to sell all my fishing stuff, immediately."


"Now why would you want me to do something like that?" she asked.


"I figure a woman as fine as yourself would eventually remarry and I don't want some other azzhole using my fishing stuff."


She looked at me intently and said:


"What makes you think I'd marry another azzhole?"
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 13, 2014, 01:23:23 PM
Here I'll get it started..lol

Shimano sucks, Dobyns suck, and Speed worms rule.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 13, 2014, 01:26:22 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 13, 2014, 01:23:23 PM
Here I'll get it started..lol

Shimano sucks, Dobyns suck, and Speed worms rule.

Now we know he is bored. Lewsers, always hating. 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 13, 2014, 01:28:23 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 13, 2014, 01:26:22 PM
Now we know he is bored. Lewsers, always hating. 8)
Lmao I'm winning this month so far lol... ignore that my reel was a BPS PQ on that rig lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 13, 2014, 01:32:29 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 13, 2014, 01:28:23 PM
Lmao I'm winning this month so far lol... ignore that my reel was a BPS PQ on that rig lmao

I see that. I really haven't had much opportunity to fish this month. The days that I have had were just crap conditions. Maybe Sunday. Good job with the speed worms. Where is MCS? ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 13, 2014, 02:29:34 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 13, 2014, 01:32:29 PM
I see that. I really haven't had much opportunity to fish this month. The days that I have had were just crap conditions. Maybe Sunday. Good job with the speed worms. Where is MCS? ::)

Working and other stuff didn't you get my text this morning for Lou. I need a few  ~beer~ gonna be a long month or two
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 13, 2014, 02:38:51 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 13, 2014, 02:29:34 PM
Working and other stuff didn't you get my text this morning for Lou. I need a few  ~beer~ gonna be a long month or two

LMG was probably dealing with the "morons" when you were communicating with me.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 13, 2014, 02:43:46 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 13, 2014, 02:38:51 PM
LMG was probably dealing with the "morons" when you were communicating with me.  lo

This.....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 13, 2014, 02:58:36 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 13, 2014, 02:38:51 PM
LMG was probably dealing with the "morons" when you were communicating with me.  lo

Oh I thought he was talking about me  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 13, 2014, 03:09:53 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 13, 2014, 02:58:36 PM
Oh I thought he was talking about me  lo
Lol... LMG will call you something else before he will call you a moron.... lol....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 13, 2014, 03:23:04 PM
Well I got the Xbox One so in my wifes words "all the house stuff to be done just got pushed back huh" lolol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 13, 2014, 04:02:44 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 13, 2014, 03:23:04 PM
Well I got the Xbox One so in my wifes words "all the house stuff to be done just got pushed back huh" lolol

Geez. You could have bought a really nice fishing reel with that. Think about it, you could of finally got yourself a real reel.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 13, 2014, 04:33:07 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 13, 2014, 03:23:04 PM
Well I got the Xbox One so in my wifes words "all the house stuff to be done just got pushed back huh" lolol
Did you see the video i posted tge link to
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 13, 2014, 05:42:54 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 13, 2014, 04:33:07 PM
Did you see the video i posted tge link to

No requires me to sign in? Is not the Kim k pics like on bbc is it? lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 13, 2014, 07:02:52 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F13%2F9e3c589c1302ac0415db8da3fd6c4b84.jpg&hash=78f42c78bdf6ffa6c897b9172e562a39d0f8e6e2)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 13, 2014, 07:06:33 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 13, 2014, 05:42:54 PM
No requires me to sign in? Is not the Kim k pics like on bbc is it? lol
All you have to do is follow the path of least resistance. It wont have you sign in just sais hit button to verify you are 18 or older.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 13, 2014, 08:23:56 PM
Just got done washing camo truck.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F13%2Fe7a3465176356d7fb2234471fef2db68.jpg&hash=712c72529715370a4db1befe4e2f004d8132471d)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 13, 2014, 08:36:02 PM
I spy a fuego for sale
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 13, 2014, 08:37:47 PM
You guys are probly just beginning to be discusted with my frivolous tackle hoarding. Ill spare you guys from now on sorry lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 13, 2014, 09:15:33 PM
No worries! I enjoy pics of everyone's gear. EVEN THE LEW'S CROWD....... :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 06:49:17 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 13, 2014, 08:37:47 PM
You guys are probly just beginning to be discusted with my frivolous tackle hoarding. Ill spare you guys from now on sorry lol

No, please, we need some pics of good reels lo. I say that may be a bit much for the Fuego though. I would say 80-100 would be a fair price.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 07:42:59 AM
No?  ~goof Nothing? Lewsers!  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 07:46:38 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 06:49:17 AM
No, please, we need some pics of good reels lo. I say that may be a bit much for the Fuego though. I would say 80-100 would be a fair price.

Yes I would agree. I have been watching them for several months, fleabay has one in that condition for 80 ish currently. they also had two new in box go for 160 and the one for 130 didn't sell.
BBC sometimes the guys that post on there have a wet dream of a price in mind and need to come back to earth a little.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 07:49:57 AM
Yea, that one has some pretty deep looking scratches too. Im sure you can but I havent come across an aftermarket paint job that doesnt look like its rattle canned.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 07:59:42 AM


Quote from: MCS on November 14, 2014, 07:46:38 AM
BBC sometimes the guys that post on there have a wet dream of a price in mind and need to come back to earth a little.

And they will "TTT" that crap 100 times refusing to price drop. Shoot, when I sell crap I dont feel like dealing with it for more than a day or two. If that means dropping my (probly already low) asking price 20% or so then so be it.

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 08:05:59 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 07:49:57 AM
Yea, that one has some pretty deep looking scratches too. Im sure you can but I havent come across an aftermarket paint job that doesnt look like its rattle canned.

THERE IS ONE ON EBAY NOW, THAT HAS SCUFFS YOU MIGHT BEABLE TO FIX. MY NO GO ZONE ON THE HOT REAL INDEZ IS STRACTHES ON THE SILVER PART AROUND THE REEL NO WAY IN HELL THAT WILL EVER GET FIXED. YOU SEE THAT ENEGRY ON BBC 65 BUCKS AND IT LOOKS LIKE MY DOGS CHEW TOY.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 08:07:07 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 07:59:42 AM

And they will "TTT" that crap 100 times refusing to price drop. Shoot, when I sell crap I dont feel like dealing with it for more than a day or two. If that means dropping my (probly already low) asking price 20% or so then so be it.

SCREW THESE FORUMS BOUT TO PUT MY PFLUEGER UP ON EBAY START AT 19.99 PLUS SHIPPING AND THAT WILL GET ME A BASS TEAM TACKLE ORDER WITH SOME HOOKS, FLIPPING WEIGHTS AND BITTERS PLASTICS.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 08:12:33 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 07:49:57 AM
Yea, that one has some pretty deep looking scratches too. Im sure you can but I havent come across an aftermarket paint job that doesnt look like its rattle canned.

Then there is the brand new, never used EXO that looks like it got backed over. Now if it came like that then WTF. bet dude got it for bucks and he is hawking it for 130
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 08:13:05 AM
Why are you yelling!!!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 08:17:47 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 14, 2014, 08:07:07 AM
SCREW THESE FORUMS BOUT TO PUT MY PFLUEGER UP ON EBAY START AT 19.99 PLUS SHIPPING AND THAT WILL GET ME A BASS TEAM TACKLE ORDER WITH SOME HOOKS, FLIPPING WEIGHTS AND BITTERS PLASTICS.
Speaking of hooks. Im pretty impressed with the looks of the hooks I got. Owner flippin hooks. They are similar to their regualr open gap hooks but with a straight shank. (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F14%2Fb50cb230d70548d8c284000f380aeeae.jpg&hash=4808b6a83e509ff1a80599d6c8fa2989b44c4ed8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 08:26:36 AM
They also have a dull finish "something called zo wire"
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 08:49:59 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 08:13:05 AM
Why are you yelling!!!!!

Because all caps is standard on construction dwgs
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 08:51:10 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 08:17:47 AM
Speaking of hooks. Im pretty impressed with the looks of the hooks I got. Owner flippin hooks. They are similar to their regualr open gap hooks but with a straight shank. (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F14%2Fb50cb230d70548d8c284000f380aeeae.jpg&hash=4808b6a83e509ff1a80599d6c8fa2989b44c4ed8)

Those look sweet. I used to use owner, then I got cheap. H2O baby 1.99 for 5 thick ewg hooks
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 10:11:25 AM
So does your hacksaw jim duggin profile pic hahahaha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 10:13:16 AM
Oh man. I am eyeballing the previous model Daiwa Aird. I don't know why. I know its a cheap reel. But it could have potential.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 10:23:49 AM
I dont man...you might as well pimp out a caenen.  Howabott the lexa. They were practicly giving them away at 79 bucks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 10:24:22 AM
Pretty much a diawa curado
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 10:26:24 AM
That might be my next reel purchase. If you can getvit cheap enough you could drop a handle and dresss it up under 150
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 14, 2014, 10:28:12 AM
 :toot: Woohoo!!  :toot:

I reached my goal, and my new MK Maxumm Trolling motor has just been ordered!!  ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 10:28:49 AM
I can get the Aird for $40, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 10:30:40 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 14, 2014, 10:28:12 AM
:toot: Woohoo!!  :toot:

I reached my goal, and my new MK Maxumm Trolling motor has just been ordered!!  ~gf

SWEET! ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 11:17:28 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 10:13:16 AM
Oh man. I am eyeballing the previous model Daiwa Aird. I don't know why. I know its a cheap reel. But it could have potential.

I am rolling with the previous model excelers....mag force z, free floating spool....around 50 bucks.

You can get the new model aird on ebay for in the 50-70. 40 ain't bad for the old model.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 11:19:40 AM
Correct me if I am wrong LMG that aird, if you got the right things should fit a lot of the same parts as a fuego and zillion due to the similar shaft and frame? Just like the new ones that are on the same platform as the zillion and tatula right.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 11:19:58 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 14, 2014, 11:17:28 AM
I am rolling with the previous model excelers....mag force z, free floating spool....around 50 bucks.

You can get the new model aird on ebay for in the 50-70. 40 ain't bad for the old model.

I seen the newer one, but I like the colors of the old one. Im sure its not a great reel, but what the hell/.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 11:21:26 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 14, 2014, 10:28:12 AM
:toot: Woohoo!!  :toot:

I reached my goal, and my new MK Maxumm Trolling motor has just been ordered!!  ~gf

Nice congrats  ~c~ ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 11:22:57 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 11:19:58 AM
I seen the newer one, but I like the colors of the old one. Im sure its not a great reel, but what the hell/.

Sorry there are two old ones. the older one like my excelers, then they had the tatula body with orange and now they gone all mono blue/grey with the newest verision....which one are you looking at? last yrs or two yrs ago?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 11:30:26 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Daiwa-aird-100HS-reel-NEW-/331370676180?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d273b3fd4
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 11:38:21 AM
Holy orange
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 11:51:13 AM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 11:52:05 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 11:30:26 AM
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Daiwa-aird-100HS-reel-NEW-/331370676180?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4d273b3fd4

ah ok so it is the tatula framed one.....They also had an older model I can't find it.

But I think you need this one.  8)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Daiwa-AIRD-Red-Tune-100L-F-S-From-Japan-/121482817762?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c48f0b0e2
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 11:54:41 AM
You can get the geras and bits for that red aird for like 9 bucks. they look like they would fish my excelers lol.....Also I ran across the Blazon....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 12:49:17 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 14, 2014, 11:52:05 AM
ah ok so it is the tatula framed one.....They also had an older model I can't find it.

But I think you need this one.  8)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Daiwa-AIRD-Red-Tune-100L-F-S-From-Japan-/121482817762?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1c48f0b0e2

That's a Pixy. Hmmm...I wonder if they just renamed it for some reason.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 01:11:33 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 12:49:17 PM
That's a Pixy. Hmmm...I wonder if they just renamed it for some reason.

Yeah I dunno....They also have a blue and red version and the daiwa advangtage is the same platform as the pixy if I recall correctly so you basically I am egging you on to do a paul newman to a daiwa .....porsche motor and suspension on a vw body LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 14, 2014, 01:18:56 PM
Using reel butter, abu, etc...

Seems like all oil and greese will break each other apart. Even using small amounts of oil tends to get mixed up.

Anyone found some really good, long lasting, dry polymer based lubricants?

I cant help but think about this rifle lube I used on my M4 and glock 20. Ive been tempted to try it on a reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 14, 2014, 01:27:37 PM
I use yellow rocket fuel on all my reels, love the stuff. Also pack the drags with Cal's. Can be found here: http://www.biggreenfish.com/index.htm (http://www.biggreenfish.com/index.htm)

For my M4 and FN handguns, its Machine Gunners Lube and TW25B from Larue Tactical. Linky: http://www.laruetactical.com/search/apachesolr_search/lube (http://www.laruetactical.com/search/apachesolr_search/lube)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 14, 2014, 01:34:37 PM
I was looking at Tuf lubricants. Same stuff I used on my service rifle. Did wonders for carbon fowling.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 01:49:06 PM
Ardent reel lubricants for me. For the drag, I use star drag grease.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 01:56:24 PM
Either cals or shimano grease on drags, shimano grease on gears and such. Ive been using the oil that comes with shimano reels (the best reels) for a medium viscosity oil for worm gear, internal bearings and anything that is not a spool bearing. For spool bearings ive been using boca lightning lube. The lightning lube is extremely thin and reaplication very often.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 01:58:48 PM
My M4, M9, and R870 get CLP because its free
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 02:00:26 PM
On the count of three, we are all gonna act like we are going to tge restroom and walk akwardly and noticeably fast to out vehicle and leave
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 14, 2014, 02:05:05 PM
CLP causes cancer though. Says the military after Practically bathing in it for years. Ha.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 02:16:35 PM
Its ok, if I died right now i wouldnt give a shit cuz see id be dead. That was a joke btw god, I love you and myself and my life
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 02:17:14 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 01:49:06 PM
Ardent reel lubricants for me. For the drag, I use star drag grease.

X2 on ardent.... because well I listened to your advice  :o
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 02:17:54 PM
He gets me, yea he does..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 02:20:44 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 02:17:54 PM
He gets me, yea he does..

trying to get yourself a 766  ;D I tried he don't like camo  ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 02:23:02 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 14, 2014, 02:20:44 PM
trying to get yourself a 766  ;D I tried he don't like camo  ::)
I was trying to get YOU a 766 hahaha. I didnt know that was the one lmao.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 14, 2014, 07:15:48 PM
Just for you MCS!!

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F14%2F5a3cb20fb7739c671c8af769d448f94d.jpg&hash=f9da3e29f0636ad441906f972103e8fa2449bd96)

Now I just need to remember to stop by the Sheriff's office so I can register it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 07:36:56 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 14, 2014, 07:15:48 PM
Just for you MCS!!

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F14%2F5a3cb20fb7739c671c8af769d448f94d.jpg&hash=f9da3e29f0636ad441906f972103e8fa2449bd96)

Now I just need to remember to stop by the Sheriff's office so I can register it.

Now that's pretty!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 14, 2014, 07:43:21 PM
Very nice sir. Im sitting in tbe hotel where I will call home for the next ten days. Its no ritz but its ok.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 14, 2014, 08:01:21 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 07:36:56 PM
Now that's pretty!

Wow you must have your beer goggles one lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 08:17:21 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 14, 2014, 08:01:21 PM
Wow you must have your beer goggles one lo
It's "on" you drunkard. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 14, 2014, 08:52:17 PM
Hey LMG, is there a way to tell the stock drag washers from carbontex washers? What's the difference?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 09:04:20 PM
Carbontex are more of a "carbon fiber" look. Especially the one in between the pressure washer and the main gear
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 14, 2014, 09:13:03 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 09:04:20 PM
Carbontex are more of a "carbon fiber" look. Especially the one in between the pressure washer and the main gear
I requested the drag upgrade when I sent off the e7. Just got the reel back today and there was a carbontex package with washers in it. Not sure if these are the carbontex or the OEM washers. Im gonna post a pic to see what you think.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 09:13:32 PM
Ok
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 14, 2014, 09:25:27 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F14%2F4cbe84e8fd0bde2e8fa967ecded34f96.jpg&hash=fc2577ef1d745a03bd0aa4d86153551b35f979f1)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 09:37:40 PM
Those are factory
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 14, 2014, 09:47:36 PM
Thanks, LMG! The small one looks kinda like cloth. Can't wait to try her out. Feels like I just got my best friend back! Sad, I know.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 14, 2014, 10:09:02 PM
The small one is the one that goes between Tue AR Pawl, they are usually not that different. The one that is smooth is different. With the Smooth drag it is bigger and more fiber like
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 14, 2014, 10:21:24 PM
Gotcha. I need to start doing my own maintenence. I like tinkering with stuff, just scared of losing tiny parts.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 15, 2014, 12:08:43 AM
So you are buying "The Best" reels yet already need parts for them... hmmmmm

If you guys need me I'll be catching fish over on the November post... go ahead and bring your lube over there lol

^you see what I did there.. lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 15, 2014, 05:48:36 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 15, 2014, 12:08:43 AM
So you are buying "The Best" reels yet already need parts for them... hmmmmm

If you guys need me I'll be catching fish over on the November post... go ahead and bring your lube over there lol

^you see what I did there.. lmao

Its like buying a sports car and putting an exhaust on it. You know, things you can do when you buy cool quality stuff, tune and upgrade with cool parts.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 15, 2014, 05:53:48 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 15, 2014, 05:48:36 AM
Its like buying a sports car and putting an exhaust on it. You know, things you can do when you buy cool quality stuff, tune and upgrade with cool parts.
You can buy "tuner" parts for Hondas at most flea markets
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 15, 2014, 05:59:09 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 15, 2014, 05:53:48 AM
You can buy "tuner" parts for Hondas at most flea markets

I know. That's like going to BBC and getting stuff.  ~roflmao I cant seem to stay off that dang site, and I am not allowed to buy anything. Its torture! :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 15, 2014, 06:31:12 AM
I found a picture of two long time Shimano fishermen... they've obviously had to sell even the clothes of their back. lolol

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F7801b267693617adfe716b394ca38dbf.jpg&hash=4ece21dd83a3fe5eb532869664155051974e8498)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 15, 2014, 06:34:09 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 15, 2014, 06:31:12 AM
I found a picture of two long time Shimano fishermen... they've obviously had to sell even the clothes of their back. lolol

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F7801b267693617adfe716b394ca38dbf.jpg&hash=4ece21dd83a3fe5eb532869664155051974e8498)

Probably using the same reel since they were kids, seeing as how Shimanos last. ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 15, 2014, 06:37:00 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 15, 2014, 06:34:09 AM
Probably using the same reel since they were kids, seeing as how Shimanos last. ~shade
Yea.. just replaced all the parts 6800 times lol.. I assume its platinum and diamond by this point lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 15, 2014, 06:41:21 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 15, 2014, 06:37:00 AM
Yea.. just replaced all the parts 6800 times lol.. I assume its platinum and diamond by this point lol

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 06:56:31 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 15, 2014, 06:31:12 AM
I found a picture of two long time Shimano fishermen... they've obviously had to sell even the clothes of their back. lolol

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F7801b267693617adfe716b394ca38dbf.jpg&hash=4ece21dd83a3fe5eb532869664155051974e8498)
No they just have good sence of style..yummy
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 07:04:05 AM
No west not like that...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F540e4a44f2d37cc736cc81f011ab5511.jpg&hash=aadae00b5ba03737ef8fdbfad977b9f2e1fb2688)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 07:05:30 AM
The funny thing is, the page that I got that picture from, the guy is actually serious about the lego handle
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 15, 2014, 07:17:37 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 15, 2014, 12:08:43 AM
So you are buying "The Best" reels yet already need parts for them... hmmmmm

If you guys need me I'll be catching fish over on the November post... go ahead and bring your lube over there lol

^you see what I did there.. lmao
Come on West, you're better than that....... The OEM washers look brand new. Just wanted the upgrade because it was inexpensive. When my Superduty's handle falls off I'll mail it to you so you can "fish" with it.  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 15, 2014, 08:36:26 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 07:04:05 AM
No west not like that...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F540e4a44f2d37cc736cc81f011ab5511.jpg&hash=aadae00b5ba03737ef8fdbfad977b9f2e1fb2688)

Now that's innovative!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 09:38:58 AM
If you have never held a DX its an experience. I didnt realize they were painted like this. Just wow.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F3b2895c2221a94dd03750ba1d62e5802.jpg&hash=78fab94cbc8fc0c701a7b534caf4d141acff9d32)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F219c55a46f56be64b50f5404c8b7f2de.jpg&hash=08394ca9a608b2af5fdc4086339e54a0b9e9caaa)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2Fcf5d0a0badd8c0c149649bfb2fcde570.jpg&hash=88f745b8120114153e039a8dd88d836ce7e6acf5)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F2d260820e91562161e1bf2ca367680b1.jpg&hash=f1b1816e027c5609be6bcbf79e2948f947cecf78)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 15, 2014, 09:51:36 AM
 :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 15, 2014, 10:59:30 AM
Now I'm jealous!  ::) Those are gonna be some sweet rigs.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 15, 2014, 12:12:30 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 09:38:58 AM
If you have never held a DX its an experience. I didnt realize they were painted like this. Just wow.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F3b2895c2221a94dd03750ba1d62e5802.jpg&hash=78fab94cbc8fc0c701a7b534caf4d141acff9d32)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F219c55a46f56be64b50f5404c8b7f2de.jpg&hash=08394ca9a608b2af5fdc4086339e54a0b9e9caaa)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2Fcf5d0a0badd8c0c149649bfb2fcde570.jpg&hash=88f745b8120114153e039a8dd88d836ce7e6acf5)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F2d260820e91562161e1bf2ca367680b1.jpg&hash=f1b1816e027c5609be6bcbf79e2948f947cecf78)

Sweet rods....you see the split handle dx kinda has a Kevlar look to it between the grip and butt.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 12:32:58 PM
Yea I think you might mean to say carbon fiber look. The section above the reel seat has it for a few inches. I think the split handles look better for sure but for me, full handle is the way to go. Only downfall for me is more cork to keep clean. You know me, resale value is definatly a concern with everything I have however I am gonna try to calm down lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 15, 2014, 02:24:06 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 12:32:58 PM
Yea I think you might mean to say carbon fiber look. The section above the reel seat has it for a few inches. I think the split handles look better for sure but for me, full handle is the way to go. Only downfall for me is more cork to keep clean. You know me, resale value is definatly a concern with everything I have however I am gonna try to calm down lol

Kevlar is typically the yellow/yellow and black fibers especially in the fabric form before epoxy is applied. just looked like kevlar to me on the dx handles.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 15, 2014, 06:26:39 PM
The 35% off GAMBLER SALE has begun!!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 15, 2014, 06:37:26 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 14, 2014, 09:25:27 PM
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The one on the right looks like a carbontex to me. The one on the left is the Shimano Dartanium. Maybe they couldnt get it to fit, only one way to find out and thats to pop it open. The paper that came with those is definitely what came in all my carbontex kits, just a plain piece of colored paper with what reels it fits on. Ive done all my reels, but never really noticed a difference other than the stop/start being alot smoother. I have had one that I ordered that said it fit the reel and only one washer fit, and I had to reuse the old washer again just like what is pictured. So possible thats what they did.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 15, 2014, 06:55:42 PM
Would the old washers be greasy?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 07:13:57 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 15, 2014, 06:26:39 PM
The 35% off GAMBLER SALE has begun!!!!
Is it a black friday sale? If so go contribute to the CM black friday thread plz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 07:15:19 PM
Actually I hate when people talk that way. Could you please post that in the black friday thread if thats what it is.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 15, 2014, 08:05:46 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 07:13:57 PM
Is it a black friday sale? If so go contribute to the CM black friday thread plz

No it was an app download and Instagram contest. The more users the more you get off
Download the app to get the code
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 15, 2014, 08:09:50 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on November 15, 2014, 06:37:26 PM
The one on the right looks like a carbontex to me. The one on the left is the Shimano Dartanium. Maybe they couldnt get it to fit, only one way to find out and thats to pop it open. The paper that came with those is definitely what came in all my carbontex kits, just a plain piece of colored paper with what reels it fits on. Ive done all my reels, but never really noticed a difference other than the stop/start being alot smoother. I have had one that I ordered that said it fit the reel and only one washer fit, and I had to reuse the old washer again just like what is pictured. So possible thats what they did.
The small washer is definitely Carbontex. Just found a good picture on Google. I sent an email to DVT inquiring about it. Thanks guys.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 16, 2014, 08:50:03 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 09:38:58 AM
If you have never held a DX its an experience. I didnt realize they were painted like this. Just wow.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F3b2895c2221a94dd03750ba1d62e5802.jpg&hash=78fab94cbc8fc0c701a7b534caf4d141acff9d32)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F219c55a46f56be64b50f5404c8b7f2de.jpg&hash=08394ca9a608b2af5fdc4086339e54a0b9e9caaa)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2Fcf5d0a0badd8c0c149649bfb2fcde570.jpg&hash=88f745b8120114153e039a8dd88d836ce7e6acf5)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F2d260820e91562161e1bf2ca367680b1.jpg&hash=f1b1816e027c5609be6bcbf79e2948f947cecf78)

Holy  ^-^!! Are you telling me Dark that you just purchased all those Champion Extreme's!! I was too busy fishing!! Than following this thread yesterday. Those rods look sweet dude!! Man... that's awesome. Maybe one day when I grow up, i will be able to own one!  ~roflmao Enjoy the rods Dark.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 16, 2014, 09:00:52 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 16, 2014, 08:50:03 AM
Holy  ^-^!! Are you telling me Dark that you just purchased all those Champion Extreme's!! I was too busy fishing!! Than following this thread yesterday. Those rods look sweet dude!! Man... that's awesome. Maybe one day when I grow up, i will be able to own one!  ~roflmao Enjoy the rods Dark.
No lou, only two of them are dx. The others are champs. I got a 30% military discount so the champs cost me like savvys and the dxs were cheaper tgan champs retail. I saved cash for a good while and sent him a money order. They are awesome tho. I seen you have been on the water. Thats great im jealous, stuck in the middle of a move
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 16, 2014, 09:29:25 AM
I completely forgot that Dobyns honor service members with a discount. Fortunately you were able  to utilize the discount and get yourself some really nice rods.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 16, 2014, 11:31:05 AM
Found this little gut in my local shop. A stand on bottom custom square bill. Looks killer!

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F16%2F664060461da9073cac906ac4b701b8c4.jpg&hash=ec080657d0204b59899597403339d7a96e183cd5)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 16, 2014, 12:48:11 PM
Looks like a LC to me
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 16, 2014, 02:22:24 PM
Fishing is tough.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F16%2Fea1c3395fee4fd46b54dffd9d5937067.jpg&hash=5fb7d99ff824ae62b6725021a4a76646cc6f200a)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 16, 2014, 02:27:17 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 16, 2014, 04:19:31 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 16, 2014, 02:22:24 PM
Fishing is tough.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F16%2Fea1c3395fee4fd46b54dffd9d5937067.jpg&hash=5fb7d99ff824ae62b6725021a4a76646cc6f200a)

That or Saturday night was crazy!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 10:24:00 AM
Woohoo!! Trolling motor will be delivered on Wednesday.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 10:36:01 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 17, 2014, 10:24:00 AM
Woohoo!! Trolling motor will be delivered on Wednesday.

Cool. Now you really gonna have to baby it over those rocks in low water.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 10:44:20 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 17, 2014, 10:36:01 AM
Cool. Now you really gonna have to baby it over those rocks in low water.
Yes, and this one breaks away, so if i happen to bang it too hard it gives to absorb the impact. Can't wait!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 10:52:48 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 15, 2014, 09:38:58 AM
If you have never held a DX its an experience. I didnt realize they were painted like this. Just wow.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F3b2895c2221a94dd03750ba1d62e5802.jpg&hash=78fab94cbc8fc0c701a7b534caf4d141acff9d32)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F219c55a46f56be64b50f5404c8b7f2de.jpg&hash=08394ca9a608b2af5fdc4086339e54a0b9e9caaa)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2Fcf5d0a0badd8c0c149649bfb2fcde570.jpg&hash=88f745b8120114153e039a8dd88d836ce7e6acf5)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F15%2F2d260820e91562161e1bf2ca367680b1.jpg&hash=f1b1816e027c5609be6bcbf79e2948f947cecf78)

We need these pics deleted. Every time I see these I wanna go out and buy a DX.  >:D  Mods a little help please  :help: All the tackle torture pics Darks been posting he deserves to get banned   PoPo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 12:36:03 PM
Man this front coming through is spectacular. So dark cars are using headlights and the lighting is neon blue. Best part is I am fishing tomorrow morning post front 40 degrees is the low. Clouds should still be around.  :) Totally missed fishing this morning which on paper, seeing the weather and sky, would have been awesome.  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 12:56:46 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 17, 2014, 12:36:03 PM
Man this front coming through is spectacular. So dark cars are using headlights and the lighting is neon blue. Best part is I am fishing tomorrow morning post front 40 degrees is the low. Clouds should still be around.  :) Totally missed fishing this morning which on paper, seeing the weather and sky, would have been awesome.  :'(

Should be interesting. But then again you live to fish in freezing temperatures.  ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 01:00:18 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 17, 2014, 12:56:46 PM
Should be interesting. But then again you live to fish in freezing temperatures.  ~gf

Yeah it shouldn't be too bad I hope  lo. I fished in colder down here and did good. I think other than the pressure change, I can get to them before a bad enough temp change  ??? maybe not.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 01:10:53 PM
Keep us posted. What strategy will you be implementing?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 01:16:49 PM
And its gone..... pickerals annoy me
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 01:17:07 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 17, 2014, 01:10:53 PM
Keep us posted. What strategy will you be implementing?

Probably start with a T-rig, either a ribbon tail or leaning more to a rattlesnake. Going light for slow easy falls. Taking a lipless and might burn and rip it through the grass after it lights up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 01:20:57 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 17, 2014, 01:17:07 PM
Probably start with a T-rig, either a ribbon tail or leaning more to a rattlesnake. Going light for slow easy falls. Taking a lipless and might burn and rip it through the grass after it lights up.

Good luck!! .... Remember to bundle up!!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 01:24:02 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 17, 2014, 01:20:57 PM
Good luck!! .... Remember to bundle up!!  ~roflmao

Will do  ;D I still have all my coats from the great white north  lo

I was reading in the Fuego for sale a bunch of the guys dumbfounded that reels are going cheap. I am not putting my spinning reel on ebay. That fuego on ebay went for 105 and a smoke inshore NIB went for 112 the other day. Looks like it is a tough time to sell, I know your reel isn't getting any love either. I am not willing to drop price so I will keep the reel and the CW and move on.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 01:31:25 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 17, 2014, 01:24:02 PM
Will do  ;D I still have all my coats from the great white north  lo

I was reading in the Fuego for sale a bunch of the guys dumbfounded that reels are going cheap. I am not putting my spinning reel on ebay. That fuego on ebay went for 85 and a smoke inshore NIB went for 86 the other day. Looks like it is a tough time to sell, I know your reel isn't getting any love either. I am not willing to drop price so I will keep the reel and the CW and move on.
Yeah, like i said last week. If i don't sell it eh... i will still pick up a new reel next month though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 01:33:46 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 17, 2014, 01:31:25 PM
Yeah, like i said last week. If i don't sell it eh... i will still pick up a new reel next month though.

Cool....you decide yet? Or would you rather not go there at this time  :)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 01:42:46 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 17, 2014, 01:33:46 PM
Cool....you decide yet? Or would you rather not go there at this time  :)
Yes, i have made up my mind, however i am not going there. You guys are still taking pop shots at each other from the last time i mentioned this topic.... lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 01:53:16 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 17, 2014, 01:42:46 PM
Yes, i have made up my mind, however i am not going there. You guys are still taking pop shots at each other from the last time i mentioned this topic.... lol!!

For some reason I think I am going to be disappointed in you.  :'( :'( :'(

Check this out. http://www.news4jax.com/news/2-tractortrailers-overturn-on-dames-point-bridge/29776682 (http://www.news4jax.com/news/2-tractortrailers-overturn-on-dames-point-bridge/29776682)

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 02:14:19 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 17, 2014, 01:53:16 PM
For some reason I think I am going to be disappointed in you.  :'( :'( :'(

Check this out. http://www.news4jax.com/news/2-tractortrailers-overturn-on-dames-point-bridge/29776682 (http://www.news4jax.com/news/2-tractortrailers-overturn-on-dames-point-bridge/29776682)
We'll see.
The accident looked knarly.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 17, 2014, 02:20:49 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 01:16:49 PM
And its gone..... pickerals annoy me

Nobody picked up on this. But it was damn funny! ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 02:25:42 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 17, 2014, 02:20:49 PM
Nobody picked up on this. But it was damn funny! ~roflmao
I am assuming it was his new crankbait.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 02:29:36 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 17, 2014, 02:25:42 PM
I am assuming it was his new crankbait.

That's sad. LMG is mean.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 02:31:35 PM
Well when you see a pickeral launching himself out of the water as he tries to shake it out.....

Thats the worse part. It is still funny though. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 02:34:05 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 02:31:35 PM
Well when you see a pickeral launching himself out of the water as he tries to shake it out.....

Thats the worse part. It is still funny though.

How much was that crank?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 02:34:36 PM
7$
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 17, 2014, 02:34:51 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 17, 2014, 01:42:46 PM
Yes, i have made up my mind, however i am not going there. You guys are still taking pop shots at each other from the last time i mentioned this topic.... lol!!

Come on!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 02:42:52 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 02:34:36 PM
7$

Bummer. I get really upset when one my frogs get's stolen by a gator. It happens every once in a while.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 02:45:14 PM
Losing a frog hurts.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 02:45:14 PM
Losing a frog hurts.

Yes, losing LT frogs hurt. Fortunately, sometimes after fighting a nice gator for a while the frog just pops out.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 02:59:21 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 17, 2014, 02:54:26 PM
Yes, losing LT frogs hurt. Fortunately, sometimes after fighting a nice gator for a while the frog just pops out.

It opens its mouth.. LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 02:59:44 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 17, 2014, 02:34:51 PM
Come on!

I know this guy.  ~rant
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 17, 2014, 03:05:35 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 02:34:36 PM
7$
Im sorry but that is hilarious. Wasnt it like yesterday you got it lmfao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 17, 2014, 03:14:11 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 17, 2014, 02:59:21 PM
It opens its mouth.. LOL

Sometimes all they do is open their mouths. I had a gator once that got hooked by a frog on one of its back legs. Fought him to the boat. However when we got him to the boat he came up tail first. That was crazy!! I lost that frog and fortunately i did not lose my head in the process.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 17, 2014, 04:31:35 PM
Oh yeah!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F17%2F0967694d695e22cad1224a6feb80dd50.jpg&hash=a7df1c870a78ac879c21bf45455578eb6f2fbe8f)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 17, 2014, 04:36:30 PM
Gross
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 17, 2014, 05:26:21 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 07:03:59 PM
LMG, either your not answering your texts or that phone number is wrong lol.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F17%2F232084840b6b548784272d64395014de.jpg&hash=bd91826e5e646a609616ef84875fafafaabb5f1d)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 17, 2014, 07:10:00 PM
Son of a ......... I was wondering about that. I am sitting here with my parents drinking and laughing about  this. Haha. That's too funny
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 17, 2014, 07:13:02 PM
This is the accused abuser. I saw him responding and I have taken all phone privelages and locked him away in a closet where he belongs. If any further text messages are received reaching out to help these extraneous accusations of abuse one finger at a time will be sent to you and your family. Starting with his Shimanos!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 07:32:29 PM
What about the rods. Can you send the rods too.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 17, 2014, 07:33:25 PM
Please don't!  I'll pay you to not send me Shimano!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 17, 2014, 07:45:12 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 07:32:29 PM
What about the rods. Can you send the rods too.

You better be careful what you ask for you are talking to a woman who doesn't  fish. You just might want to X-ray before opening lo lo

And by the way this is some funny $hit right here Pz lol LMG had to be dumb founded. Even funnier he didnt know how to respond  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 17, 2014, 08:41:00 PM
I almost put up a craigslist post for a free boat  :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 17, 2014, 08:41:52 PM
Well, I see what's the more important thing here. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 07:53:44 AM
Hey guys. Im still alive. I know, I know, there goes the rods and reels...... ~roflmao Anyway, I just realized something this morning as I was looking at the stuff that I had ordered from Hedgehog studios. I have wasted $23 on a handle lock nut set that I cant use because I use HawgTech handles. I will however do a post on this site for a "dress up" tutorial, and use the stock handle to show a difference a little "bling" can make.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 07:56:29 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 07:53:44 AM
Hey guys. Im still alive. I know, I know, there goes the rods and reels...... ~roflmao Anyway, I just realized something this morning as I was looking at the stuff that I had ordered from Hedgehog studios. I have wasted $23 on a handle lock nut set that I cant use because I use HawgTech handles. I will however do a post on this site for a "dress up" tutorial, and use the stock handle to show a difference a little "bling" can make.

Give it to lou for his new 50E
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 07:57:04 AM
Man it is cold out there. 42 and 19 mph winds. got one and missed one on a jerk bait.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 07:58:19 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 18, 2014, 07:56:29 AM
Give it to lou for his new 50E

Its for a Zillion.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 08:00:59 AM
I spy brand new Tatula Type Rs for 100 bucks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 08:04:48 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 07:58:19 AM
Its for a Zillion.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 08:05:26 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 08:00:59 AM
I spy brand new Tatula Type Rs for 100 bucks.

Pay the extra money and get a Zillion.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 08:09:03 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 08:05:26 AM
Pay the extra money and get a Zillion.  ~shade
Yea since its just a few bucks more
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 08:10:18 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 08:09:03 AM
Yea since its just a few bucks more

I don't want to hear that Mr. Moneybags.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 08:25:12 AM
My money bags are empty
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 08:36:01 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 07:58:19 AM
Its for a Zillion.

Oh well then give it to me, I will own one.....someday  ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 08:36:55 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 08:05:26 AM
Pay the extra money and get a Zillion.  ~shade

Or just find a feugo for the right price and save some cash  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 08:41:44 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 18, 2014, 08:36:01 AM
Oh well then give it to me, I will own one.....someday  ::)
Lol, thats what my smiley meant as well
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 08:50:35 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 08:41:44 AM
Lol, thats what my smiley meant as well

Well, hurry the  ^-^ up and buy one! 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 08:54:47 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qanlirrRWs (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qanlirrRWs)

This car is  ^-^ SICK! Block is a pretty cool dude too, has some skills to slide a car around like that.
I wonder how many sets of tires he went through to shoot this vid.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 09:19:35 AM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aeKdmw9W50 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aeKdmw9W50)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 10:32:21 AM
Your little sun bathed skins would not be happy up here today
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 10:38:07 AM
Good news, I got off work, they closed the base. Im going to bust some donuts in the 4runner
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 11:52:09 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 18, 2014, 08:36:01 AM
Oh well then give it to me, I will own one.....someday  ::)
http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=52118  (http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=52118)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 12:23:35 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 11:52:09 AM
http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=52118  (http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=52118)

c'mon man, I can't do that. I would know....It's kinda like a blow up doll or the real thing...It just don't quite feel right
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 12:30:48 PM
I did re read the review on the tour MG....Now that blows my skirt up.   :o
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 18, 2014, 12:45:12 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 18, 2014, 12:30:48 PM
I did re read the review on the tour MG....Now that blows my skirt up.   :o

The Lews Tournament MG? Nice reel I have one. Just heard Gander mountain have a rebate on them and they can be had for $70 with free shipping.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 12:51:11 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 18, 2014, 12:45:12 PM
The Lews Tournament MG? Nice reel I have one. Just heard Gander mountain have a rebate on them and they can be had for $70 with free shipping.


NO NO NO my friend this....... http://www.tackletour.com/reviewquantumtourmg.html
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 18, 2014, 12:55:37 PM
Oh. A quantum. That's why i had to ask.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 12:58:23 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 18, 2014, 12:55:37 PM
Oh. A quantum. That's why i had to ask.

Don't sound so disappointed...You could own one for 211 bucks....Not bad...heck of a lot better and lighter than a 50e. Better looking too 8) ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 18, 2014, 01:02:25 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 18, 2014, 12:58:23 PM
Don't sound so disappointed...You could own one for 211 bucks....Not bad...heck of a lot better and lighter than a 50e. Better looking too 8) ;)
Stick a lego handle in a rotten potato and it will look better than a 50e lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 01:05:14 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 18, 2014, 01:02:25 PM
Stick a lego handle in a rotten potato and it will look better than a 50e lmao

~roflmao ~roflmao When in doubt paint it white.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 18, 2014, 01:34:48 PM
Boy... oh boy, you guys really don't like Shimano's huh? Lol.. all i asked if the MG that was referenced was a Lews?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 01:44:44 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 18, 2014, 01:34:48 PM
Boy... oh boy, you guys really don't like Shimano's huh? Lol.. all i asked if the MG that was referenced was a Lews?

No.....kILL aLL SHE-MAN-oS  :suck_kr:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 18, 2014, 01:46:59 PM
I am telling you though.....before I spend 200 on a reel. I would buy another 734....or maybe a 704....That is just one versatile rod, though I probably could find one for half as much that did just the same. I dunno if it would be as light or balanced.....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 18, 2014, 02:12:03 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 18, 2014, 11:52:09 AM
http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=52118  (http://forums.tackletour.com/viewtopic.php?f=65&t=52118)

That is scary.  :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 19, 2014, 06:39:13 AM
Everyone who doesn't use Shimanos always hates on em. Its a little thing called jealousy! It also always seems to be the guys with 3 different reel manufacturers in their arsenal. Can't find what they want in a reel but don't want to fork out the money for quality. Can't help ya there playa!

My cores are the smoothest, longest casting reels I have ever seen. And I've had a lot of guys fishing in the back of my boat with all kinds of junk. While they are picking lashes I'm catching fish lol. My curados are just plain workhorses, and I've put em to the test. Don't hate on that 50e, I caught a 25 lb striper on the delta last year with mine and 30lb braid and a MH rod. Hit a senko, and screamed drag like crazy on a five minute fight. I thought it was a Largemouth and was screaming like a girl the whole time haha. I've had ally curados for 4-5 years, and do the bare min maintenance and they are still strong as day one. Not quite sure how you can knock that, but you guys go ahead and keep jumpin on that Shimano hate wagon. I'll keep laughing at ya while you pick out lashes!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 06:48:35 AM
How's this for quality?
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2F80576697cf4670765dd1ceeb4bfa88d8.jpg&hash=28f636fdbe82e64bceb4ae59b2b3e0d777e4e35e)

Hate on haters!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 19, 2014, 06:48:49 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2Fbac493b9fbdb11a909704b900ece2026.jpg&hash=be3cab367ba131d3bc7e38c62dfba7928fc85b16)

Delta Striper
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 19, 2014, 07:43:07 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 06:48:35 AM
How's this for quality?
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2F80576697cf4670765dd1ceeb4bfa88d8.jpg&hash=28f636fdbe82e64bceb4ae59b2b3e0d777e4e35e)

Hate on haters!
WOW!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 08:10:18 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 06:48:35 AM
How's this for quality?
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2F80576697cf4670765dd1ceeb4bfa88d8.jpg&hash=28f636fdbe82e64bceb4ae59b2b3e0d777e4e35e)

Hate on haters!

Nobody hating but the shimano knobs. Get something else on there there are A TON of cool knobs. You even busted CCR chops for the shimano on the megabass rod. How can you live like this, your living a lie LMG don't deny that beautiful zillion the knobs it deserves.  8)  >:D  ~roflmao

Edit: and then you got it mounted on a Savvy? C'mon that things deserves a Lee smith more than that shoddy sub 300 dollar she-man-o did.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 08:17:38 AM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on November 19, 2014, 06:48:49 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2Fbac493b9fbdb11a909704b900ece2026.jpg&hash=be3cab367ba131d3bc7e38c62dfba7928fc85b16)

Delta Striper

Nice rockfish.......Edit: I started at the bottom and worked, up nice land on bass gear.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 08:37:06 AM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on November 19, 2014, 06:39:13 AM
Everyone who doesn't use Shimanos always hates on em. Its a little thing called jealousy! It also always seems to be the guys with 3 different reel manufacturers in their arsenal. Can't find what they want in a reel but don't want to fork out the money for quality. Can't help ya there playa!

My cores are the smoothest, longest casting reels I have ever seen. And I've had a lot of guys fishing in the back of my boat with all kinds of junk. While they are picking lashes I'm catching fish lol. My curados are just plain workhorses, and I've put em to the test. Don't hate on that 50e, I caught a 25 lb striper on the delta last year with mine and 30lb braid and a MH rod. Hit a senko, and screamed drag like crazy on a five minute fight. I thought it was a Largemouth and was screaming like a girl the whole time haha. I've had ally curados for 4-5 years, and do the bare min maintenance and they are still strong as day one. Not quite sure how you can knock that, but you guys go ahead and keep jumpin on that Shimano hate wagon. I'll keep laughing at ya while you pick out lashes!

That's what I don't get, who's shit backlashes? My quantum and daiwas don't frequently enough to be annoying? If it isn't windy and I have a proper size lure to the combo, weeks without a lash is common, dude. Just sayin, my hate on shimano is purely two things, the reels are over priced and not the best looking, and the dudes that use them usually come of as d-bags because they love to talk shit like your post above.  >:D  ;)  ;D Don't take me the wrong way because I am sure you didn't mean it that way.  ;) But just sayin this ain't baseless hate. And half the shit I talk I am just bustin LMG and Lous ballz. If I had extraneous money or let my desire get out of hand I would have a stable of hooked up zondas and zillions next to a couple tour mgs and exos. But I don't and for a hundered bucks that enegry sets on that dobyns pretty sweet, something that twice as much to get into a shimano and 3 times a daiwa weight and performance wise.......But in the end all that matters is  shimano must DIE  O0
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 08:48:01 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 19, 2014, 08:37:06 AM
That's what I don't get, who's shit backlashes? My quantum and daiwas don't frequently enough to be annoying? If it isn't windy and I have a proper size lure to the combo, weeks without a lash is common, dude. Just sayin, my hate on shimano is purely two things, the reels are over priced and not the best looking, and the dudes that use them usually come of as d-bags because they love to talk shit like your post above.  >:D  ;)  ;D Don't take me the wrong way because I am sure you didn't mean it that way.  ;) But just sayin this ain't baseless hate. And half the shit I talk I am just bustin LMG and Lous ballz. If I had extraneous money or let my desire get out of hand I would have a stable of hooked up zondas and zillions next to a couple tour mgs and exos. But I don't and for a hundered bucks that enegry sets on that dobyns pretty sweet, something that twice as much to get into a shimano and 3 times a daiwa weight and performance wise.......But in the end all that matters is  shimano must DIE  O0

Well, why don't ya cry about it?!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 08:54:00 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 08:48:01 AM
Well, why don't ya cry about it?!  ~roflmao

:'( :'( :'( :'( There is that better man... ~bb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 19, 2014, 08:59:58 AM
All good, and in my opinion to each his own. I just chimed in because it always cracks me up how much Shimano hate there is. And its usually by people who have never owned one and have no real beef. Bandwagon is all hehe. And just for the record, I think daiwas are cool too just never owned one. Never needed to, yet to have a Shimano fail on me. Ever.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 09:03:13 AM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on November 19, 2014, 08:59:58 AM
All good, and in my opinion to each his own. I just chimed in because it always cracks me up how much Shimano hate there is. And its usually by people who have never owned one and have no real beef. Bandwagon is all hehe. And just for the record, I think daiwas are cool too just never owned one. Never needed to, yet to have a Shimano fail on me. Ever.

You started out shimano or did you gravitate to that brand after a few other brands?....I guess my point is my reels have never failed me so we are looking at it from the same ground for now. time will tell though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 09:11:25 AM
Damn it is cold....34 degrees at 8:30 when I got to work. they said at the airport wind chills were at 19
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 09:18:55 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 19, 2014, 09:03:13 AM
You started out shimano or did you gravitate to that brand after a few other brands?....I guess my point is my reels have never failed me so we are looking at it from the same ground for now. time will tell though.

I started with a 200B as my first one. But as you know I have owned other brands, but there is only 2 brands that have stood the test of time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 19, 2014, 09:21:39 AM
Wicked cold here too!!! No I've always used shimanos, with the exception of a few Mitchell's when I was like 10 yrs old my dad bought me. Started with Shimano spinning, still have 2 saros, a stradic ci4, and a sustain. When I switched to baitcaster it was all Shimano.

I did buy a quantum once. It was the first quality reel I ever bought myself, a spinning energy PT because I thought that monochromatic finish was sick. The guy at BPS told me not to do it actually, and about 40 days later I brought it back because the bail wasn't clicking over all the way, it was junk. It was past return, so he gave me a tongue lashing and walked me over to the counter so they would let me exchange it for a saros. Other than wal mart Mitchell's that was the first name brander I bought and it broke on me. Hence my love for sheemano, not a single issue since and I fish a ton and hard on my gear
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 19, 2014, 09:22:56 AM
I remembered the quantum about halfway through that first paragraph BTW forgot to change the I've always had Shimano comment
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 09:58:30 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 09:18:55 AM
I started with a 200B as my first one. But as you know I have owned other brands, but there is only 2 brands that have stood the test of time.

::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 19, 2014, 10:10:22 AM
Look at what was delivered today!!

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2F30b2b6849f852604b017c86fbae0a4bb.jpg&hash=e346d36d75af78ef0999f9cc89cc1b571538b5d9)

Woohoo!!... installing it next week.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 10:16:36 AM
Nice Lou. enjoy
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 19, 2014, 10:31:43 AM
Nice Lou!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 02:59:13 PM
I need a drink.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 03:00:16 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 02:59:13 PM
I need a drink.

Me too  ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 19, 2014, 03:55:42 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 02:59:13 PM
I need a drink.

Drink!?!? I need to fish!!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 04:31:04 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 19, 2014, 03:55:42 PM
Drink!?!? I need to fish!!  ~roflmao

Drink like a fish!  ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 19, 2014, 04:34:48 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 04:31:04 PM
Drink like a fish!  ~beer~
Wow.. one of those days huh?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 05:34:20 PM
Yeah. Once the wife leaves the house tonight, it's on! All while doing some cleaning of course. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 07:49:57 PM
Wife's gone.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2F7ee0d406c5b8c34e2c46cb299ba94144.jpg&hash=dbdbfd31333ae649c22c73203d7aef426e0ba42d)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 19, 2014, 08:00:47 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 07:49:57 PM
Wife's gone.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2F7ee0d406c5b8c34e2c46cb299ba94144.jpg&hash=dbdbfd31333ae649c22c73203d7aef426e0ba42d)
Woohoo... put on your apron and get to work!!  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 19, 2014, 08:30:25 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 19, 2014, 08:00:47 PM
Woohoo... put on your apron and get to work!!  ;)

Right!?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 19, 2014, 08:46:43 PM
Arm complete(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2Ff327d7340cca70362db07c7154ad93be.jpg&hash=9b65b68535a198807b53ddbd1d9f6571b083e121)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2Ff57c7e8dac6f05936c196e1d0e4e4804.jpg&hash=2d28a950fe8560bd898cd40df34c3a9bddfd0df5)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2F62ba60b0adae23d88e29895604f2b7d6.jpg&hash=f288d033f2222e79cb79c1b51ee01ad1e77acac6)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 19, 2014, 08:53:45 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 19, 2014, 08:37:06 AM
That's what I don't get, who's shit backlashes? My quantum and daiwas don't frequently enough to be annoying? If it isn't windy and I have a proper size lure to the combo, weeks without a lash is common, dude. Just sayin, my hate on shimano is purely two things, the reels are over priced and not the best looking, and the dudes that use them usually come of as d-bags because they love to talk shit like your post above.  >:D  ;)  ;D Don't take me the wrong way because I am sure you didn't mean it that way.  ;) But just sayin this ain't baseless hate. And half the shit I talk I am just bustin LMG and Lous ballz. If I had extraneous money or let my desire get out of hand I would have a stable of hooked up zondas and zillions next to a couple tour mgs and exos. But I don't and for a hundered bucks that enegry sets on that dobyns pretty sweet, something that twice as much to get into a shimano and 3 times a daiwa weight and performance wise.......But in the end all that matters is  shimano must DIE  O0
+1 to this.

If you look at my post all I say is they are ugly.. cause they are.  They are overpriced.. again they are.  I poke fun at the handles cause you buy a $$$ reel then a $$ handle and im here catching fish no worries with no backlashes?? That's called people who don't know how to set up the stuff yet..

I never said they aren't quality reels.  Any reels in the $200 are that.. each have thier issues. Like Shimanos cheap plastic and crap handles apparently.

My #1 reason I'm anti-Shimano is 99% of people who use then a d-bags who say everything else sucks... funny cause I've been using my $75 Lews for two years now.. they need cleaned is all.  But they still cast a mile and ski fish out of places most reels wouldn't dare to go.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 09:24:42 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 19, 2014, 08:46:43 PM
Arm complete(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2Ff327d7340cca70362db07c7154ad93be.jpg&hash=9b65b68535a198807b53ddbd1d9f6571b083e121)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2Ff57c7e8dac6f05936c196e1d0e4e4804.jpg&hash=2d28a950fe8560bd898cd40df34c3a9bddfd0df5)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2F62ba60b0adae23d88e29895604f2b7d6.jpg&hash=f288d033f2222e79cb79c1b51ee01ad1e77acac6)

That's some nice ink. My wife has a lot of old school stuff. I got a few old school but my big stuff is a cholo black n grey and a half finished piece that's like painting.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 09:26:51 PM
You go west! Mmmmh hummh.(finger snap and neck roll)

Quantum and the low end daiwa haven't wronged me yet but if the do I  will give lews a try.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 09:30:16 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 19, 2014, 08:46:43 PM
Arm complete(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2Ff327d7340cca70362db07c7154ad93be.jpg&hash=9b65b68535a198807b53ddbd1d9f6571b083e121)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2Ff57c7e8dac6f05936c196e1d0e4e4804.jpg&hash=2d28a950fe8560bd898cd40df34c3a9bddfd0df5)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2F62ba60b0adae23d88e29895604f2b7d6.jpg&hash=f288d033f2222e79cb79c1b51ee01ad1e77acac6)


The eagle is really sick, like the skull/crown and cross cannons.
If I wasnt dumping all my money in fishing gear I'd finish my tat up and get and eagle on the sturnem(sp)
Holding arrows and a snake.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 19, 2014, 09:41:46 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 19, 2014, 09:30:16 PM

The eagle is really sick, like the skull/crown and cross cannons.
If I wasnt dumping all my money in fishing gear I'd finish my tat up and get and eagle on the sturnem(sp)
Holding arrows and a snake.
Thanks! Fortunately I got most of my work for free. One of my goid friends is a artist at a local shop and scribbles on me when he doesnt have any thing going on. I really like the eagle too. Mt favorite is gotta be the shoulder piece though. Hopefully you can tighten up yours and post some pics
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 19, 2014, 09:52:28 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 19, 2014, 09:41:46 PM
Thanks! Fortunately I got most of my work for free. One of my goid friends is a artist at a local shop and scribbles on me when he doesnt have any thing going on. I really like the eagle too. Mt favorite is gotta be the shoulder piece though. Hopefully you can tighten up yours and post some pics

Wow that's sweet I got like 700-800 and 10 hrs into this one rib cage and still probably another couple sessions to go. The kicker is the artist moved to Asheville and me to va then Jax lol. I haven't sat in over 4 yrs cuz one thing after another lo I post pics later I used to have some of my wife's stuff too, see if I can find those.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 06:44:36 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 19, 2014, 10:10:22 AM
Look at what was delivered today!!

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F19%2F30b2b6849f852604b017c86fbae0a4bb.jpg&hash=e346d36d75af78ef0999f9cc89cc1b571538b5d9)

Woohoo!!... installing it next week.
Hey lou. Ive been pretty busy and havent noticed if you said what model you picked up. Stoked for you, TM is a pretty big upgrade usually. I put a new MG on mine around 4-6 months ago
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 20, 2014, 06:47:07 AM
Thanks Dark, i got a 55lbs variable speed, maxxum.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 07:37:14 AM
Just got done Ice Fishing. Frost on the pumpkin. 45 minutes no bites on the jerk bait.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 07:39:57 AM
amazon sent me the wrong color megabugs now I gotta see how these punks are gonna make it right  ~xyz ~rant
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 07:58:59 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 20, 2014, 07:39:57 AM
amazon sent me the wrong color megabugs now I gotta see how these punks are gonna make it right  ~xyz ~rant
The return shipping may not be worth ot to them. You might get some free baits
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 08:00:51 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 20, 2014, 06:47:07 AM
Thanks Dark, i got a 55lbs variable speed, maxxum.
Excellent choice. My 55# flies on my weighted down 14 footer. Im running two interstate 29s for that but I also have the pinpoint with spot lock and that drains the crap out of batteries in a current
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 20, 2014, 08:10:31 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 08:00:51 AM
Excellent choice. My 55# flies on my weighted down 14 footer. Im running two interstate 29s for that but I also have the pinpoint with spot lock and that drains the crap out of batteries in a current
Cool... can't wait to try it out. I have one 27 battery. But i dont fight a current. Should last all day.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 08:13:43 AM
My batteries are outside in the box under a foot of snow right now hooked up to a noco genius. I sure hope theybwill be ok. My optima red top starting battery isnt hooked up to a chardger and is also in a box in the back of the boat fml. Not much i can do being stranded for days 30 miles from the house
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 20, 2014, 08:19:41 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 08:13:43 AM
My batteries are outside in the box under a foot of snow right now hooked up to a noco genius. I sure hope theybwill be ok. My optima red top starting battery isnt hooked up to a chardger and is also in a box in the back of the boat fml. Not much i can do being stranded for days 30 miles from the house
My wife did show me footage of New york dealing with multiple feet of snow. CRAZY!! Goodluck dude..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 08:22:46 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 07:58:59 AM
The return shipping may not be worth ot to them. You might get some free baits

Ding Ding Ding.....They had to issue me a refund....3.00 bucks, they were one of those addon items.
So they told me to re order. Guess I am fishing with an ugly color mega daddy LOL.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 08:22:47 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 20, 2014, 08:19:41 AM
My wife did show me footage of New york dealing with multiple feet of snow. CRAZY!! Goodluck dude..
Yea it sucks. Here is a pic of the hotel im staying at. Check out the roof(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F20%2Fa83e33ce2c25621ba31ecfdd6117561c.jpg&hash=b6c5074f9f3df3016c1b950e0de0df3a6484e8e0)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 08:25:54 AM
Holy Smokes!!! Screw that dude. I love the south  ~sun Atleast at 34 degrees there is NO chance of SNOW

Sweet dreams of sarasota  :sleep:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 20, 2014, 08:29:26 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 08:22:47 AM
Yea it sucks. Here is a pic of the hotel im staying at. Check out the roof(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F20%2Fa83e33ce2c25621ba31ecfdd6117561c.jpg&hash=b6c5074f9f3df3016c1b950e0de0df3a6484e8e0)

Hey, whats all that white stuff?  ~sun
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 08:34:15 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 20, 2014, 08:22:46 AM
Ding Ding Ding.....They had to issue me a refund....3.00 bucks, they were one of those addon items.
So they told me to re order. Guess I am fishing with an ugly color mega daddy LOL.
What is the color?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 20, 2014, 08:43:06 AM
Our summers may suck with heat and humidity, but our winter's  are awesome.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 08:46:18 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 08:34:15 AM
What is the color?

copperfield. I orderd junebug shadow

I will pitch and swimm them in this pond the baby bass fluke got me bites. There is lots of hydrilla, and big girls, I hooked a 5 and a 6 there before.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 08:50:23 AM
What I will probably do is rig them on a 1/4 oz 6/0 swimbait hook for that spot.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 09:31:04 AM
http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/544493-things-you-cannot-buy-black-friday.html

Now these are some pretty fishing reels
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 09:34:57 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 20, 2014, 09:31:04 AM
http://www.bbcboards.net/reels-4-sale/544493-things-you-cannot-buy-black-friday.html

Now these are some pretty fishing reels
Yea I seen those. The tdz with the black is ok. Im not a fan of aftermarket paint on reels tho
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 09:41:40 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 09:34:57 AM
Yea I seen those. The tdz with the black is ok. Im not a fan of aftermarket paint on reels tho

Me either, but some older reels like that fuego with the stracthed up sub frame work good they just need paint. I really really love the Ito Zillion, first reel (if I had cash to drop, this reel, a zonda like you have, and a purple alphas and a zillion PE would be my four daiwas)...Some of the round reels are cool too. But what I get off on is the few that are the solid machined block, that is sick. The handles and knobs are cool too. See that is why I tell LMG get some different knobs on that zillion. They are all about 4 times my price range LMAO
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 20, 2014, 01:15:16 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 19, 2014, 08:53:45 PM
+1 to this.

If you look at my post all I say is they are ugly.. cause they are.  They are overpriced.. again they are.  I poke fun at the handles cause you buy a $$$ reel then a $$ handle and im here catching fish no worries with no backlashes?? That's called people who don't know how to set up the stuff yet..

I never said they aren't quality reels.  Any reels in the $200 are that.. each have thier issues. Like Shimanos cheap plastic and crap handles apparently.

My #1 reason I'm anti-Shimano is 99% of people who use then a d-bags who say everything else sucks... funny cause I've been using my $75 Lews for two years now.. they need cleaned is all.  But they still cast a mile and ski fish out of places most reels wouldn't dare to go.

Only thing I want to ask here is what cheap plastic and crap handles are you talking about? All shimano handles are aluminum or magnesium, so you lost me there. You talking plastic side plates? All reels on the market have either plastic or magnesium side plates. You lost me on that one.

Overpriced? Have you seen Daiwa's lineup? The Steez is worth $600? ALL REELS are overpriced in my opinion. Even Lew's prices are slowly creeping up, and I remember when they came out I had the opportunity to Pro Staff with them (My tourney partner got on with them really early) but I didnt want to give up fishing with my Shimanos. Their first reels were all in the 100-150 range, now they are 200+ for some models. Hate to say it but the recurring theme lately in ALL manufacturers lately is to charge an arm and a freaking leg for a quality reel that doesnt weigh down like a brick.

I defend Shimano because too many guys out there want to talk smack that have never owned one. I mean ACTIVELY hate on shimanos though. Hey man, I get you dont like em thats cool, (and this isnt directed towards any of you guys here btw, this post is really directed toward BR forum posts) but do you really need to go OUT OF YOUR WAY to post how much you hate shimanos and check out your new xxx reel here, because it is SO MUCH BETTER than any shimano offering? Its almost like the guy who buys the big truck then lifts it 9 inches but has never been off road. We call that short man syndrome haha

So I do appologize, not meaning to go off on you guys because its not like that. Just really chaps my hide when someone says I hate this or those suck when they really have no idea or no reason to say it. If you have legit gripe, like you used shimanos in the past and you lost xx amount of fish because of xx reason, that would be totally legit. I dont go around posting how horrible xxx reel is, because I just dont have the experience. No, I wasnt impressed with my tourney partners lews. They seemed light and nice, and honestly I think he DIDNT know how to set them up right so that was probably it, but he had a lot of problems with em while I fished away in the front. We were doing major stuff in Cali, $600 entry fee tourneys, so when he was picking a lash for 20 minutes I would get pretty fired up lol. No line in the water and fishing against Lintner, Randy McAbee Jr, etc we didnt stand a chance with just me fishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 20, 2014, 01:30:44 PM
My bike is better than your bike.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 01:33:34 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 20, 2014, 01:30:44 PM
My bike is better than your bike.

Martin's bike is the BEST  8) Dragon and pony graphics...need I say more
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 20, 2014, 03:12:31 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on November 20, 2014, 01:15:16 PM
Only thing I want to ask here is what cheap plastic and crap handles are you talking about? All shimano handles are aluminum or magnesium, so you lost me there. You talking plastic side plates? All reels on the market have either plastic or magnesium side plates. You lost me on that one.

Overpriced? Have you seen Daiwa's lineup? The Steez is worth $600? ALL REELS are overpriced in my opinion. Even Lew's prices are slowly creeping up, and I remember when they came out I had the opportunity to Pro Staff with them (My tourney partner got on with them really early) but I didnt want to give up fishing with my Shimanos. Their first reels were all in the 100-150 range, now they are 200+ for some models. Hate to say it but the recurring theme lately in ALL manufacturers lately is to charge an arm and a freaking leg for a quality reel that doesnt weigh down like a brick.

I defend Shimano because too many guys out there want to talk smack that have never owned one. I mean ACTIVELY hate on shimanos though. Hey man, I get you dont like em thats cool, (and this isnt directed towards any of you guys here btw, this post is really directed toward BR forum posts) but do you really need to go OUT OF YOUR WAY to post how much you hate shimanos and check out your new xxx reel here, because it is SO MUCH BETTER than any shimano offering? Its almost like the guy who buys the big truck then lifts it 9 inches but has never been off road. We call that short man syndrome haha

So I do appologize, not meaning to go off on you guys because its not like that. Just really chaps my hide when someone says I hate this or those suck when they really have no idea or no reason to say it. If you have legit gripe, like you used shimanos in the past and you lost xx amount of fish because of xx reason, that would be totally legit. I dont go around posting how horrible xxx reel is, because I just dont have the experience. No, I wasnt impressed with my tourney partners lews. They seemed light and nice, and honestly I think he DIDNT know how to set them up right so that was probably it, but he had a lot of problems with em while I fished away in the front. We were doing major stuff in Cali, $600 entry fee tourneys, so when he was picking a lash for 20 minutes I would get pretty fired up lol. No line in the water and fishing against Lintner, Randy McAbee Jr, etc we didnt stand a chance with just me fishing.
Read back and you'll see LMG and others replace the handles cause they don't like them.  They order new parts cause the plastics are cheap made. Again read back.

I agree all reels are overpriced as well.  Your old tourney partner must not have set them up.  The last time I spent 20 minutes undoing a backlash was when I first started fishing lolol

I have owned several brands of reels. But never a Shimano.  I have fished with them several times using buddies rigs.

To each thier own.  Like I said I have straight had people say on a random post about stuff where people are providing help "Blank reels suck get Shimano" then they will literally give no help lol like Shimano is an all mighty gift to all fishermen and will solve the problem lol

I jokingly bash them to tease you guys on here. But if you read back you will see I never say they aren't quality reels. But sure are ugly lol even you didn't defend that lol  In my opinion most brands once you get up in the $150-200 range are good reels and brand is a choice.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 20, 2014, 03:17:52 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 20, 2014, 03:12:31 PM
Read back and you'll see LMG and others replace the handles cause they don't like them.  They order new parts cause the plastics are cheap made. Again read back.

I agree all reels are overpriced as well.  Your old tourney partner must not have set them up.  The last time I spent 20 minutes undoing a backlash was when I first started fishing lolol

I have owned several brands of reels. But never a Shimano.  I have fished with them several times using buddies rigs.

To each thier own.  Like I said I have straight had people say on a random post about stuff where people are providing help "Blank reels suck get Shimano" then they will literally give no help lol like Shimano is an all mighty gift to all fishermen and will solve the problem lol

I jokingly bash them to tease you guys on here. But if you read back you will see I never say they aren't quality reels. But sure are ugly lol even you didn't defend that lol  In my opinion most brands once you get up in the $150-200 range are good reels and brand is a choice.

Its not that we don't like them, it's that cool stuff is available for them. I get killer deals on certain things, IE having HawgTech handles. Notice all my reels have them. Cheap plastic? Not Shimano, try your Doyo Chinese reels. It's called being a enthusiast.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 03:30:49 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 20, 2014, 03:12:31 PM
Read back and you'll see LMG and others replace the handles cause they don't like them.  They order new parts cause the plastics are cheap made. Again read back.

I agree all reels are overpriced as well.  Your old tourney partner must not have set them up.  The last time I spent 20 minutes undoing a backlash was when I first started fishing lolol

I have owned several brands of reels. But never a Shimano.  I have fished with them several times using buddies rigs.

To each thier own.  Like I said I have straight had people say on a random post about stuff where people are providing help "Blank reels suck get Shimano" then they will literally give no help lol like Shimano is an all mighty gift to all fishermen and will solve the problem lol

I jokingly bash them to tease you guys on here. But if you read back you will see I never say they aren't quality reels. But sure are ugly lol even you didn't defend that lol  In my opinion most brands once you get up in the $150-200 range are good reels and brand is a choice.

^^Amen Brother West...I am with you here.  ~c~ ~c~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 03:33:17 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 20, 2014, 03:17:52 PM
Its not that we don't like them, it's that cool stuff is available for them. I get killer deals on certain things, IE having HawgTech handles. Notice all my reels have them. Cheap plastic? Not Shimano, try your Doyo Chinese reels. It's called being a enthusiast.

I get it to a point, it is cool. I tried with the abu a longer handle was not that big a difference. So would I spend the money again on different handles cuz they look cool....maybe....but probably not.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 04:01:04 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 20, 2014, 03:33:17 PM
I get it to a point, it is cool. I tried with the abu a longer handle was not that big a difference. So would I spend the money again on different handles cuz they look cool....maybe....but probably not.
I feel a major difference with bigger handles. Its hard to go back to stock 80mm handle sizes. My scorp and zonda need handles before i feel like they are even worth fishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 20, 2014, 04:14:21 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 20, 2014, 03:33:17 PM
I get it to a point, it is cool. I tried with the abu a longer handle was not that big a difference. So would I spend the money again on different handles cuz they look cool....maybe....but probably not.
I have been following this thread since inception. I will only jump in at this one. The reason i got hawgtech's was for mechanical reasons. When your frog fishing and your frog is out 40yds or more you need a really fast reel, strong rod and found the longer handle compliments the outfit. The handles provide me a better mechanical advantage to wrestle nice bass out of cover compared to stock handles.  MCS, i doubt you have used that abu long enough on the water with the new longer handle to see what i am referencing. i can tell you with that same Abu, since I used it for about 2 yrs, if  I would have used it with the nice handle you bought for it, I would have noticed a significant difference in handling bass.  Pls, do not take this the wrong way, I am not saying this to attack you. Reels can be worked on for various reasons. Many like bling, many like upgrades to give them an edge, for example bearings.  My changes on my shimano's are mechanical in nature, not for aethetics.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 20, 2014, 05:57:02 PM
Ya those guys replace the knobs for bling factor, and LMG does that on all reels not just Shimanos. The Hawgtechs like Lou said is for cranking power. I didn't comment on the ugly thing cuz I think its blasphemous lol. Actually I think Lew's are ugly because I don't like gold, too blingy but that's just me. I think these are gorgeous
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K maybe not that white one kind of a fail lol but hell of a cranking reel with 5.5 gears
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 20, 2014, 06:24:39 PM
Quote from: EvolutionTungsten on November 20, 2014, 05:57:02 PM
Ya those guys replace the knobs for being factor, and LMG does that on all reels not just Shimanos. The Hawgtechs like Lou said is for cranking power. I didn't comment on the ugly thing cuz I think its blasphemous lol. Actually I think Lew's are ugly because I don't like gold, too blingy but that's just me. I think these are gorgeous
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K maybe not that white one kind of a fail lol but hell of a cranking reel with 5.5 gears

Soo pretty!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 06:58:49 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 20, 2014, 04:14:21 PM
I have been following this thread since inception. I will only jump in at this one. The reason i got hawgtech's was for mechanical reasons. When your frog fishing and your frog is out 40yds or more you need a really fast reel, strong rod and found the longer handle compliments the outfit. The handles provide me a better mechanical advantage to wrestle nice bass out of cover compared to stock handles.  MCS, i doubt you have used that abu long enough on the water with the new longer handle to see what i am referencing. i can tell you with that same Abu, since I used it for about 2 yrs, if  I would have used it with the nice handle you bought for it, I would have noticed a significant difference in handling bass.  Pls, do not take this the wrong way, I am not saying this to attack you. Reels can be worked on for various reasons. Many like bling, many like upgrades to give them an edge, for example bearings.  My changes on my shimano's are mechanical in nature, not for aethetics.

I think your probably right to a degree. But I don't think it is worth another $100 for a handle. The Abu was 30. It doesn't make a big deal in normal fishing. Even when the bass dive into hydrilla the stock 90's on the energy, pull it out. I don't normally deal with the top cover you do in the glades. I mean even you scoffed at the hawgtech price when I brought it up. As far as reel upgrades I would like to tune a reel and get some bearings and see, no lie. Just like the copolymer and the handle I tried it, I don't think either are great improvements nor to I think they are total wastes. But unless your tourney fishing and splitting the hair on a fish or two a handle is mostly cosmetic for a guy like you and me. Lo I will skip the flouro though because I don't tourney fish and after pissing money away on copolymer. Learned braid and mono are all an average guy needs. Any way I digress. Have a good one.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 07:16:35 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 04:01:04 PM
I feel a major difference with bigger handles. Its hard to go back to stock 80mm handle sizes. My scorp and zonda need handles before i feel like they are even worth fishing.

What can i say the orientals have small hands. The Abu was 85 I went to 95. The Mercian daiwas and quantum are 90 and 92 respectively as I measure. You see even with the tatulas the put a longer handle on the is models. What me and west are saying is a freaking hundred dollar handle ain't gonna wet my noodle enough to buy it. It ain't a game changer, if it was so crucial it would be standard. Lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 20, 2014, 07:24:13 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 20, 2014, 07:16:35 PM
What can i say the orientals have small hands. The Abu was 85 I went to 95. The Mercian daiwas and quantum are 90 and 92 respectively as I measure. You see even with the tatulas the put a longer handle on the is models. What me and west are saying is a freaking hundred dollar handle ain't gonna wet my noodle enough to buy it. It ain't a game changer, if it was so crucial it would be standard. Lo

What the 2 of you don't understand is that some of the things we do to our reels is basically what people who drive sports cars do. Sure you can buy a $60,000 Corvette, but you are still gonna put an exhaust on it and change the rims. You get what I am saying? Not changing parts because they are crap, but rather that we like to customize and tune them.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 20, 2014, 08:16:02 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 20, 2014, 07:24:13 PM
What the 2 of you don't understand is that some of the things we do to our reels is basically what people who drive sports cars do. Sure you can buy a $60,000 Corvette, but you are still gonna put an exhaust on it and change the rims. You get what I am saying? Not changing parts because they are crap, but rather that we like to customize and tune them.

Sure I understand it. I used to do super street before the G*y azz fast n furious. I just have grown to realize a) I ain't got money for exhaust and b) a stock corvette with me behind the wheel will still beat 9 out of 10 of these jokers on the road so why bother with an exhaust.

Speaking of vettes I keep seeing the commercial with the blue drop top....NASTY.

Oh an if you paid 60 for a vette then you got the chick model. The real sh*t starts at around 100k ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 20, 2014, 09:20:23 PM
I agree with the 100k comment lol unfortunately.

Oh and none of my Lew's are gold.  I agree to much for me.

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All stock.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 20, 2014, 09:52:45 PM
I have nevet spent anywhere near 100 dollars for a handle. If I remember correctly arent the straight 94mm hawgs like 50 bones.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 20, 2014, 11:33:55 PM
Who cares.... People can buy what they want with their money. Bottom line! Some people enjoy tinkering with things and I'm one of those people. I enjoy trying new lines and flushing bearings and trying out new drag washers. I'm an enthusiast. Do I NEED to do anything to my reels, of course not. I just enjoy tinkering and learning about what WORKS BEST FOR ME. If I had a boat I would be doing a lot of tinkering! Y'all would laugh if you knew about some of my flashlights..... :shocking:
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 21, 2014, 04:05:24 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 20, 2014, 09:20:23 PM
I agree with the 100k comment lol unfortunately.

Oh and none of my Lew's are gold.  I agree to much for me.

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All stock.

And this is what I don't get. That reel is just to plain for me, and looks like every other Lews reel. They are all the same. I would have to add color or something to that reel.

Now, 100K Vette? Yes please!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 21, 2014, 04:07:51 AM
See I love the almost matte black with the carbon fiber handle.  Like a old sleeper muscle car with a carbon hood.. you'd have to get close to see lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 21, 2014, 04:09:00 AM
Note to self dont watch youtube videos of fishing while at work while waiting to go when you get off lol.. uugghhh come on 6am!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 21, 2014, 04:12:10 AM


Quote from: ccr425 on November 20, 2014, 11:33:55 PM
If I had a boat I would be doing a lot of tinkering! Y'all would laugh if you knew about some of my flashlights..... :shocking:

Yea I agree.  Just poking fun.
I carry a Streamlight ProTac HL that's 600 lumens on my belt. So handy! Will light a room or yard no problem.

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 21, 2014, 05:24:44 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 21, 2014, 04:05:24 AM
And this is what I don't get. That reel is just to plain for me, and looks like every other Lews reel. They are all the same. I would have to add color or something to that reel.

Now, 100K Vette? Yes please!
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Looks like a 100k Corvette with Hyundai wheels.....you know where I am going with this  >:D ~roflmao ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 21, 2014, 05:26:14 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 20, 2014, 11:33:55 PM
Who cares.... People can buy what they want with their money. Bottom line! Some people enjoy tinkering with things and I'm one of those people. I enjoy trying new lines and flushing bearings and trying out new drag washers. I'm an enthusiast. Do I NEED to do anything to my reels, of course not. I just enjoy tinkering and learning about what WORKS BEST FOR ME. If I had a boat I would be doing a lot of tinkering! Y'all would laugh if you knew about some of my flashlights..... :shocking:

Dude. Its cool I understand that. I just like bustin chops, especially when LMG has convinced himself they actually are "performance" upgrades  ~b~  >:D  ~roflmao  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 21, 2014, 05:40:34 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 21, 2014, 05:24:44 AM
Looks like a 100k Corvette with Hyundai wheels.....you know where I am going with this  >:D ~roflmao ~roflmao

Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 21, 2014, 06:10:44 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 21, 2014, 05:40:34 AM
Lol

glad that got a chuckle  ;)

Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 21, 2014, 07:17:17 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 21, 2014, 04:12:10 AM

Yea I agree.  Just poking fun.
I carry a Streamlight ProTac HL that's 600 lumens on my belt. So handy! Will light a room or yard no problem.
Here's my "spotlight". ~1500 lumens and will light things up at 3/4 of a mile. It's been modified so it is way more powerful than stock. Enthusiast.......

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2F43924a08c5b7594facf1b48d83852248.jpg&hash=73e97a7559fdf10811db074667075c6972589cf7)
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 21, 2014, 07:28:38 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 21, 2014, 07:17:17 AM
Here's my "spotlight". ~1500 lumens and will light things up at 3/4 of a mile. It's been modified so it is way more powerful than stock. Enthusiast.......

The guy that I work with got a light off eBay that was like 2,000 lumens for almost nothing. I think it was $15 with a charger and extra battery. I don't know how long its gonna last, but it works awesome. Also got some kind of green lazer, and it will ignite a match. Cool stuff.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 21, 2014, 07:34:22 AM
This one is legit and has been measured. I have another that is 2,300 lumens, but it won't touch the light in the pics.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 21, 2014, 07:56:43 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 21, 2014, 07:17:17 AM
Here's my "spotlight". ~1500 lumens and will light things up at 3/4 of a mile. It's been modified so it is way more powerful than stock. Enthusiast.......

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2F43924a08c5b7594facf1b48d83852248.jpg&hash=73e97a7559fdf10811db074667075c6972589cf7)
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A suite case for your flash light, that looks like some 007 shit right there. lo How much does something like that run? Pretty cool from the looks of it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 21, 2014, 08:01:46 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 21, 2014, 07:56:43 AM
A suite case for your flash light, that looks like some 007 shit right there. lo How much does something like that run? Pretty cool from the looks of it.
You would lose all respect for me!  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 08:20:58 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 21, 2014, 07:17:17 AM
Here's my "spotlight". ~1500 lumens and will light things up at 3/4 of a mile. It's been modified so it is way more powerful than stock. Enthusiast.......

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2F43924a08c5b7594facf1b48d83852248.jpg&hash=73e97a7559fdf10811db074667075c6972589cf7)
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I had a flashlight that would make that its bitch. I had a surefire hellfighter system I aquired for free and sold for a thousand bucks which was about 1/4 of what it was worth(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2Ff42db947b6475b40a1f35b790c13591f.jpg&hash=17557e1b7870d95d6a3e257ce5da3bf67ac56569)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 21, 2014, 08:23:35 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 21, 2014, 08:01:46 AM
You would lose all respect for me!  ;D

lo that much huh? I mean I have dropped money on some "stuff" during my day. I just told you guys I got
like $700 in one tattoo, now that ain't nothing compared to some but more compared to most who bitch about paying over 100 bucks for a tat  lo  Now it is wife/kids, beer and fishing gear ~roflmao It is all good bro.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 21, 2014, 08:24:37 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 08:20:58 AM
I had a flashlight that would make that its bitch. I had a surefire hellfire system I aquired and sold for a thousand bucks which was about 1/4 of what it was worth

What the  ^-^ do you need to see that bad at night go the  ^-^ to sleep homie lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 08:35:17 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 21, 2014, 08:24:37 AM
What the  ^-^ do you need to see that bad at night go the  ^-^ to sleep homie lo lo
Lol, its a new age spot light. It comes with 50 cal machine gun mount and we use them when guarding combat outposts and such. You can light that muther up then LIGHT that muther up lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 21, 2014, 08:41:48 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 08:35:17 AM
Lol, its a new age spot light. It comes with 50 cal machine gun mount and we use them when guarding combat outposts and such. You can light that muther up then LIGHT that muther up lol
Yeah, i was about to comment the flashlights Dark is referring to are military grade flashlights.  Us civilian folk can't get our hands on some of those toys. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 21, 2014, 08:48:34 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 08:35:17 AM
Lol, its a new age spot light. It comes with 50 cal machine gun mount and we use them when guarding combat outposts and such. You can light that muther up then LIGHT that muther up lol

Nice! lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 21, 2014, 08:49:14 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 21, 2014, 08:41:48 AM
Yeah, i was about to comment the flashlights Dark is referring to are military grade flashlights.  Us civilian folk can't get our hands on some of those toys. ;)

I need to get dark to go knife shopping with me, there are a couple auto opens I need credentials to get.  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 21, 2014, 09:25:43 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 08:20:58 AM
I had a flashlight that would make that its bitch. I had a surefire hellfighter system I aquired for free and sold for a thousand bucks which was about 1/4 of what it was worth(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2Ff42db947b6475b40a1f35b790c13591f.jpg&hash=17557e1b7870d95d6a3e257ce5da3bf67ac56569)
Cheater........ :shocking:  That's some crazy tough stuff. Find me an led light that powerful! They exist, but built nowhere near as good as the Surefire. I love their older stuff, but I have no love for the newer stuff.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 21, 2014, 10:49:01 AM
Looks like the weather may make fishing tough for me this weekend.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 11:04:25 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on November 21, 2014, 09:25:43 AM
Cheater........ :shocking:  That's some crazy tough stuff. Find me an led light that powerful! They exist, but built nowhere near as good as the Surefire. I love their older stuff, but I have no love for the newer stuff.
I also come across the rifle mountable or hand surefires if you know the ones. They have pressure switch. Ill let you know if i come across any soon. Ussually near deployments i get my hands on a few extra new ones. I think they retail for 400 bucks but i ussually sell tgem for around 40 bucks to buddies.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 21, 2014, 11:32:52 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 11:04:25 AM
I also come across the rifle mountable or hand surefires if you know the ones. They have pressure switch. Ill let you know if i come across any soon. Ussually near deployments i get my hands on a few extra new ones. I think they retail for 400 bucks but i ussually sell tgem for around 40 bucks to buddies.
Hell yeah! LMK! That's the good stuff.....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 21, 2014, 11:51:19 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 21, 2014, 10:49:01 AM
Looks like the weather may make fishing tough for me this weekend.
Yep.....:(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 02:16:58 PM
Missed like a million pages of stuff to read lol.

First of all LMG... it looks like a honda civic. Had to get that strait first.

Next up.... Dark3. Nice sleeve and that surefire is a beast. In all honest though....

The AN/Peq 2 laser with Night vision is a bad ass combo. I use to use that IR flood light and light up whole mountain sides or villages if I suspected some bad guys were moving.

They would be none the wiser plus it works wonder for calling in airstrikes or close air support. Pressure switch too.

Loved that thing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 02:24:00 PM
For anyone wondering what the PEQ 2 is it is the black box looking thing on the front of the rifle. This was my service rifle.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2Fd99f6efd2bcae7d6c9e74378a8afc470.jpg&hash=64a8e87c1afb05bff3301b08c1b8849f3a3428cb)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 21, 2014, 02:29:34 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 02:24:00 PM
For anyone wondering what the PEQ 2 is it is the black box looking thing on the front of the rifle. This was my service rifle.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2Fd99f6efd2bcae7d6c9e74378a8afc470.jpg&hash=64a8e87c1afb05bff3301b08c1b8849f3a3428cb)

Pz I have been meaning to ask you, who did you serve with and for how long?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 02:50:36 PM
Active Army 1-501st ABN
Reserves 689th Eng Co.

Did reserves until last August. Combined for a total of 6 years. Now I just need another federal job. looking at Customs.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 02:56:47 PM
12 years? I'll retire lol. Fish all day everyday lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 21, 2014, 03:56:14 PM
Quote from: West6550 on November 20, 2014, 09:20:23 PM
I agree with the 100k comment lol unfortunately.

Oh and none of my Lew's are gold.  I agree to much for me.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F20%2F06dc2b9b8270a79cd5d91089ab45a2c6.jpg&hash=756bcb37e764809554faaa0375a442d371e39d71)

All stock.

I dig that one, love the Carbon Fiber! Im a junky for CF hehe
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 21, 2014, 03:58:05 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 21, 2014, 04:05:24 AM
And this is what I don't get. That reel is just to plain for me, and looks like every other Lews reel. They are all the same. I would have to add color or something to that reel.

Now, 100K Vette? Yes please!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2F729d31da20b12dcb101447319ccbd097.jpg&hash=c4f9f2b27f77e9f3ac222290e248a550dbc8fe03)

I'll take West's, I hate red. I love my core's because of that blacked out look, so I will definitely give the nod to the Lew's there. Looking good.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 05:06:18 PM
What the heck guys. I cant post a pic, any pic at all just loads then shows it broken icon. Maybe its just this one post let me try another
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 05:34:17 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2Fa7f924005f81d08fc75fca7301025e50.jpg&hash=04bba4637048634f38b75499034d75f40051328d)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2F987bf01129bc5a3ebe8f3544299b73b7.jpg&hash=cc692270f3905efaf3ae8ed8267751fdd47ed8d0)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 05:35:30 PM
Nope its broken lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 05:36:01 PM
It just randomly repaired itself. Wtf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 05:41:55 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2F9f909c2c6c6c0d299d0cd42666c4f16b.jpg&hash=045d83e788d928330bdbf7c96ca1f1105de9facc)

not working here
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 05:43:58 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 05:41:55 PM
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not working here
Same thing huh. Just give it a minute and it might just be good. Very weird but thats what mine did
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 05:44:57 PM
Yep it repaired. That chicks face is on a hundred different pics lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 05:46:53 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2F906ae6c79be4a3b32be55e941384184b.jpg&hash=cb170f2537a5c858678a961ee05e9e242e4a63c2)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 21, 2014, 05:51:36 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 05:46:53 PM
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What ever you are trying to load is not coming up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 21, 2014, 05:52:58 PM
As Lou stated so well something is obstructing your load.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 05:53:04 PM
We broke tapatalk. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 21, 2014, 05:57:30 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 05:53:04 PM
We broke tapatalk. Lol

Now the curiosity is really getting to me. To break tapatalk its got a to be one heckuva a pic!!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 06:17:06 PM
I can see all of the pjcs
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 21, 2014, 06:19:10 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 06:17:06 PM
I can see all of the pjcs
For your eyes only...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 21, 2014, 06:22:30 PM
I see them now dudes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 21, 2014, 06:30:01 PM
I see it now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on November 21, 2014, 06:58:38 PM
I cant see anything past Dark's sweet Surefire pic
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 21, 2014, 07:08:28 PM
I got to see 2, the soldier and hooter girls and the google maps girl.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 07:11:50 PM
Anybody rocking GTA V yet? Lovin it..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 21, 2014, 07:12:19 PM
Maybe it's time for a new "BS" thread
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 21, 2014, 07:16:22 PM
Dark what is the significance of the snowshoe in regards to your recognition? 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 07:30:16 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 21, 2014, 07:16:22 PM
Dark what is the significance of the snowshoe in regards to your recognition?
Last winter, the really cold and snowy one, I served as a weapon squad leader (like john basalogne if you have watched the pacific series) and spent about 80% of the winter living out in the field for 2-3 weeks at a time training my Soldiers how to engage the enemy in a cold and snow environment. I must have put 50-100 miles wearing snow shoes. My unit was a global response force with a 96 hour deplyement notice to cold mountainous environments
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 21, 2014, 07:32:47 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 07:30:16 PM
Last winter, the really cold and snowy one, I served as a weapon squad leader (like john basalogne if you have watched the pacific series) and spent about 80% of the winter living out in the field for 2-3 weeks at a time training my Soldiers how to engage the enemy in a cold and snow environment. I must have put 50-100 miles wearing snow shoes. My unit was a global response force with a 96 hour deplyement notice to cold mountainous environments
Honorable  indeed. My hats off to you.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
Nice Dark. Similare story here. Field training in alaska quiet a few times during the winter.

You were in Ft.Drum?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 21, 2014, 08:02:46 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 08:00:57 PM
Nice Dark. Similare story here. Field training in alaska quiet a few times during the winter.

You were in Ft.Drum?
Cool, alaska gets cold! Yea Fort Drum, leaving monday for benning
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 08:11:46 PM
They made this video the winter after I got off active. Fun part about cold weather is you know that one guy will have his bolt freeze in the chamber.

Oh fun fun.


Mortars
http://youtu.be/yEDJ_31tHBM (http://youtu.be/yEDJ_31tHBM)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 21, 2014, 08:16:30 PM
Oh and Afghanistan... but cold was more fun there. Got to hide claymores.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F21%2Fa3c7259aec481b38e24c85c9bf58d6e4.jpg&hash=7404abbdf8f2e8f151e9a7387cf0f0f361cfa5ba)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 21, 2014, 10:02:37 PM
I made it. I am here in Lake Wales.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 22, 2014, 03:56:41 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 21, 2014, 10:02:37 PM
I made it. I am here in Lake Wales.
Pssh should of mentioned it prior we could of fished!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 22, 2014, 04:51:56 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 22, 2014, 03:56:41 AM
Pssh should of mentioned it prior we could of fished!

I will be here the whole weekend, but it's family time. Otherwise I would have loved to. Another time, thanks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 22, 2014, 09:01:49 AM
Quote from: West6550 on November 22, 2014, 03:56:41 AM
Pssh should of mentioned it prior we could of fished!

~roflmao, what he is really saying is that he does not want to come out and play with you because you made fun of his white reels!!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 22, 2014, 09:49:33 AM
Guess where I am.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F22%2Ff8bef386d6b584c6fe6514ca8da076d3.jpg&hash=bd3520083620fed7b02615ef43f77c8222bfc650)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 22, 2014, 09:59:00 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 22, 2014, 09:49:33 AM
Guess where I am.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F22%2Ff8bef386d6b584c6fe6514ca8da076d3.jpg&hash=bd3520083620fed7b02615ef43f77c8222bfc650)

Hey that place looks awfully familiar!!  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 22, 2014, 02:42:09 PM
So I have a stain on these workpants from caulk. Do you see anything?(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F22%2Fa6341dda63dc76e12b46a71d78c38652.jpg&hash=6bab566d1cf51c6bb8b538433fe8c52820636801)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 22, 2014, 02:43:10 PM
The hard part is getting people to believe the stain. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 22, 2014, 03:12:29 PM
I'm with LMG lol

But maybe a low profile baitcaster?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 22, 2014, 06:17:23 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F22%2F64541e825e3dc765eabc2ac3cfa134a1.jpg&hash=94a6da7f1eb77b24966205efb32268f301688c88)

Anyone vape?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 22, 2014, 06:18:21 PM
That stuff is no good for you. Can give you formaldehyde poisoning.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 22, 2014, 06:22:33 PM
Screw vape...just chew....coppenhagen...yes lots of coppenhagen
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 22, 2014, 06:22:57 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 22, 2014, 06:22:33 PM
Screw vape...just chew....coppenhagen...yes lots of coppenhagen

Mmmhmmm...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 22, 2014, 06:24:23 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 22, 2014, 06:22:33 PM
Screw vape...just chew....coppenhagen...yes lots of coppenhagen

LMG loves his chew....  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 22, 2014, 06:26:01 PM
The Count loves his cig's if he could smoke them two at a time i think he would....  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 22, 2014, 06:35:36 PM
Dude you guys dont see tge upside down Pike in the stain???
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 22, 2014, 06:37:22 PM
Even the eyeball looks like it was on purpose lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 22, 2014, 06:38:11 PM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F22%2Fcda82da233c94a313f9a3dc443325496.jpg&hash=b9b0a7e41bbbe8ee6ca8f1b7cc26ac3c82289f4f)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 22, 2014, 07:13:14 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 22, 2014, 06:38:11 PM
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Don't Uncle Sam take care of that for ya?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 22, 2014, 07:19:21 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 22, 2014, 06:26:01 PM
The Count loves his cig's if he could smoke them two at a time i think he would....  lo

This is Martin to a T ....well wrong nationality(slightly) but cigs, fire arms, and trance dance music lo lo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX0aWvNyMgM&sns=em
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iX0aWvNyMgM&sns=em)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 22, 2014, 08:30:28 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 22, 2014, 07:13:14 PM
Don't Uncle Sam take care of that for ya?
Yea for the most part put i choose to do it myself. A little hard work to avoid other people slamming my shit in a truck and rolling
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 22, 2014, 08:43:41 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 22, 2014, 08:30:28 PM
Yea for the most part put i choose to do it myself. A little hard work to avoid other people slamming my shit in a truck and rolling

Yeah I hear ya. But I have moved 5 times in the last 7 yrs.(at one point-been here for almost three) md to nv to md to fl to va and back to fl. lo I would rather have someone else do it by this point. I am moving one last time in dec. then never again. lo I had a buddy in the usaf and his wife/kid got moved by Uncle Sam and their stuff took 10 days extra to show up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 22, 2014, 08:48:38 PM
Good luck and have a safe drive dark. Just think in a few days you'll be wearing shorts and flip flops ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 22, 2014, 09:14:58 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 22, 2014, 08:48:38 PM
Good luck and have a safe drive dark. Just think in a few days you'll be wearing shorts and flip flops ;D
Thanks and yea hopefully things are nicer there
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 23, 2014, 08:06:56 AM
Here Lou, this should make you drool. Lol.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F23%2Fad1c53117015827242cc94d76369db8c.jpg&hash=c15ea9bba504620f4a07d3042deac2552f8217c4)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 23, 2014, 08:08:09 AM
Another cool shot this morning.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F23%2Fb3f1ba4c226deb3774ac30a5918de989.jpg&hash=b26945f4ccf81f475a6a13b93cb23547a52c95eb)

And I finally got some frog love. Lol
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 23, 2014, 08:15:58 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 23, 2014, 08:06:56 AM
Here Lou, this should make you drool. Lol.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F23%2Fad1c53117015827242cc94d76369db8c.jpg&hash=c15ea9bba504620f4a07d3042deac2552f8217c4)
I think i died and went to frog fishing heaven.... lol. Sweeeet place.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 23, 2014, 08:37:04 AM
Just had a bald eagle fly by
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 23, 2014, 09:35:11 AM
on West toho behind goblets cove is what I call lilly pad hell. I want to try punching it all one day.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F23%2F6f26a7bdd2fcbd7340a0ae1d4a91e730.jpg&hash=73e1658a1d29d85cde42d7d208e5d2214604e631)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 23, 2014, 02:31:42 PM
Some pics on the lake.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F23%2F382564a482cfe335cc0aa992c88186bf.jpg&hash=d509873c5451974df0bd5932035b241b78c1d17d)
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F11%2F23%2Fdfdcf182f5ba67cd3b5bea4517227d5b.jpg&hash=946ae6c34cc28e46bdd89206846f635d71f28938)
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 24, 2014, 07:54:11 PM
Part 2 of the LSCR LMG signature rig testing will begin shortly.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 24, 2014, 08:48:30 PM
DSG in Coral Springs is having a buy one get one 50% off sale with Zoom plastics. FYI.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 25, 2014, 10:47:07 AM
Damn this place is slowly dying....Way to go LMG you posted so many pics of your reels folks just spontaneously combusted  ~bu
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 25, 2014, 10:51:03 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 25, 2014, 10:47:07 AM
Damn this place is slowly dying....Way to go LMG you posted so many pics of your reels folks just spontaneously combusted  ~bu

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 25, 2014, 12:24:04 PM
http://www.bassmaster.com/gear/hackneys-big-reels?page=2 (http://www.bassmaster.com/gear/hackneys-big-reels?page=2)

Here is an interesting take. now 5.3 and 150 and 200 size reels you can find really good deals on because everyone sweats the small  and stuff.  :-*

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 25, 2014, 12:49:44 PM
I just removed my old TM. It served me well for over 14 yrs. Nonetheless I am excited for my new addition. Install appointment is confirmed all I have to do now is enjoy Turkey Day with the family and my Black Fri will be spent with a new TM!!  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 25, 2014, 01:11:21 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 25, 2014, 12:49:44 PM
I just removed my old TM. It served me well for over 14 yrs. Nonetheless I am excited for my new addition. Install appointment is confirmed all I have to do now is enjoy Turkey Day with the family and my Black Fri will be spent with a new TM!!  lo

and then sat spent catching fish  ~gf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 25, 2014, 01:16:15 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 25, 2014, 01:11:21 PM
and then sat spent catching fish  ~gf
Lol... that i plan on doing on Saturday. Lets see how it goes. Cold front tomorrow and a nice cool down. Let's see how that effects them.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 25, 2014, 01:16:37 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 25, 2014, 01:11:21 PM
and then sat spent catching fish  ~gf
Lol... that i plan on doing on Saturday. Lets see how it goes. Cold front tomorrow and a nice cool down. Let's see how that effects them.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 25, 2014, 01:20:19 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 25, 2014, 01:16:37 PM
Lol... that i plan on doing on Saturday. Lets see how it goes. Cold front tomorrow and a nice cool down. Let's see how that effects them.

Yeah this morining wasn't that great. I am gonna have to go in the am after this front comes in, tail end. Hope I can get something.
I won't be fishing again for like two weeks  :'( atleast between the two trips and moving.

Your fish will have a few days to adjust hopefully.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 25, 2014, 05:20:41 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 25, 2014, 10:47:07 AM
Damn this place is slowly dying....Way to go LMG you posted so many pics of your reels folks just spontaneously combusted  ~bu
No, your just acustomed to me carrying this thread on my back lol. I made it to georgia. I have to say it feels good to be back in the dirty south. People are so friggin nice here. In new york they would piss on you to put you out if you were on fire
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 25, 2014, 05:20:58 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 25, 2014, 10:47:07 AM
Damn this place is slowly dying....Way to go LMG you posted so many pics of your reels folks just spontaneously combusted  ~bu
No, your just acustomed to me carrying this thread on my back lol. I made it to georgia. I have to say it feels good to be back in the dirty south. People are so friggin nice here. In new york they wouldnt piss on you to put you out if you were on fire
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 25, 2014, 06:16:31 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 25, 2014, 05:20:58 PM
No, your just acustomed to me carrying this thread on my back lol. I made it to georgia. I have to say it feels good to be back in the dirty south. People are so friggin nice here. In new york they wouldnt piss on you to put you out if you were on fire

hahaha so true about both.  I will be heading up to hartwell/anderson SC tomorrow.
Did you hit any bad weather other than the stuff you left?
Man the site is slllllloooowwww LMG broke it again.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 25, 2014, 06:51:32 PM
Let's see who can figure out what's going down.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 25, 2014, 06:54:44 PM
Looks like you are either svc a Chronarch or you picked up another one and your LMG'ING the hell out of it.... lol!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 25, 2014, 06:56:37 PM
This one is painted black though.... hmmmm
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 25, 2014, 06:57:27 PM
Your svc someone's painted Chronarch.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 25, 2014, 07:06:28 PM
thats his can't u see the purple parts. It is white with a black main frame.
The old ones with the silver/white looked better and had a better shape.  :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 25, 2014, 07:49:58 PM
Get it?
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 25, 2014, 08:00:39 PM
Crazy!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 25, 2014, 08:13:22 PM
I didnt think it was possible but you succeded in making a shimano uglier than factory!  :shocking: you are like the anti-Ito  >:D Ok enough beer for you LMG get back to whiping grease.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 25, 2014, 08:56:32 PM


Quote from: MCS on November 25, 2014, 08:13:22 PM
you are like the anti-Ito 
LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 25, 2014, 08:58:50 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 25, 2014, 06:16:31 PM
hahaha so true about both.  I will be heading up to hartwell/anderson SC tomorrow.
Did you hit any bad weather other than the stuff you left?
Man the site is slllllloooowwww LMG broke it again.
I passed lake hartwell on my way here. It was the only southern lake I got to see from the highway. Looked awesome. Not a single drop of snow or rain the whole way. We also had a rapid warming up north so the roads were dry there aswell. Dunno how we got so lucky.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 25, 2014, 09:52:18 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 25, 2014, 08:58:50 PM
I passed lake hartwell on my way here. It was the only southern lake I got to see from the highway. Looked awesome. Not a single drop of snow or rain the whole way. We also had a rapid warming up north so the roads were dry there aswell. Dunno how we got so lucky.

How far is hartwell from you? The classic is gonna be there this year right? I am trying to talk the wife into going and visiting her family buuuut there is one little snag. Baby due Feb 14 :( lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 25, 2014, 09:56:42 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 25, 2014, 09:52:18 PM
How far is hartwell from you? The classic is gonna be there this year right? I am trying to talk the wife into going and visiting her family buuuut there is one little snag. Baby due Feb 14 :( lo lo
3 hours :))))))))))))))))))) lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 25, 2014, 10:00:19 PM
That gives you a week to get squared away with the minion and the wife to heal and we can meet up haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 25, 2014, 10:44:42 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 25, 2014, 09:56:42 PM
3 hours :))))))))))))))))))) lol

I am about twice that.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 25, 2014, 10:49:18 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 25, 2014, 10:00:19 PM
That gives you a week to get squared away with the minion and the wife to heal and we can meet up haha

Yeah I dunno. lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 26, 2014, 02:00:45 AM
If you haven't seen these. Season 1 was awesome.

But watch this starting at about 22 minutes lolololol

http://youtu.be/YPn7OEr1jgc (http://youtu.be/YPn7OEr1jgc)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 26, 2014, 04:27:48 AM
Nice west. I don't get to watch alot of guy tv. Lo
Between the first quarter of the ravens game and this I am stoked lo lo.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 26, 2014, 03:44:47 PM
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Its a 3 bed +1 "nook"(like a small bed room) and 3 bath, 2 car garage
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 26, 2014, 04:05:10 PM
Glad you made it safely. Is that army housing on the base?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 26, 2014, 04:10:51 PM
Nice Dark
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 26, 2014, 04:21:45 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 26, 2014, 07:22:27 PM
LSCR LMG rod review is up!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 26, 2014, 07:33:57 PM
Impressive review. Nice work bud.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 26, 2014, 08:01:51 PM
I just realized I should be good with swim baits for a while. Loaded up when I was at Bridgemasters.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Lee Smith on November 26, 2014, 08:04:59 PM
That's a good "day" trip's worth  ~roflmao

Thanks for the review brother!  So proud you like!!  ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 26, 2014, 09:22:04 PM
It's just weird.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on November 26, 2014, 10:19:03 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 26, 2014, 09:22:04 PM
It's just weird.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 27, 2014, 09:05:11 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 26, 2014, 04:05:10 PM
Glad you made it safely. Is that army housing on the base?
Thanks Lou. And yes it is. Its not free as some may think but pretty reasonable at 1560 ALL bills included. It is nice to live on post and not have to worry about paying all the bills.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 27, 2014, 09:36:39 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 27, 2014, 09:05:11 AM
Thanks Lou. And yes it is. Its not free as some may think but pretty reasonable at 1560 ALL bills included. It is nice to live on post and not have to worry about paying all the bills.
I think its the least the Gov't can do with sacrafice you have to make everyday. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 27, 2014, 02:54:00 PM
Mmmmmmm....Martinis and shrimp.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 27, 2014, 03:58:56 PM
Mmmmmm fried turkey!!

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 27, 2014, 04:35:35 PM
Nice job restraining the turkey Lou. He wasnt about to go any where before you boiled it in oil
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 27, 2014, 04:52:02 PM
Quote from: MCS on November 27, 2014, 04:35:35 PM
Nice job restraining the turkey Lou. He wasnt about to go any where before you boiled it in oil
Actually, i take 0 credit. That is my brother's bird. He has got the frying down.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 27, 2014, 07:17:16 PM
Working :(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on November 28, 2014, 04:29:54 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 25, 2014, 09:52:18 PM
How far is hartwell from you? The classic is gonna be there this year right? I am trying to talk the wife into going and visiting her family buuuut there is one little snag. Baby due Feb 14 :( lo lo

I talked with my Brother in Law yesterday and found out that they live about 10 minutes, if you are running, away from the lake. He said I could come up and stay for the Classic if I wanted to.

BUT, I have an important meeting that weekend that I can not miss  ~rant.

Oh well, maybe I'll run up with the boat and fish it sometime.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 28, 2014, 08:17:52 AM
Quote from: Deadeye on November 28, 2014, 04:29:54 AM
I talked with my Brother in Law yesterday and found out that they live about 10 minutes, if you are running, away from the lake. He said I could come up and stay for the Classic if I wanted to.

BUT, I have an important meeting that weekend that I can not miss  ~rant.

Oh well, maybe I'll run up with the boat and fish it sometime.

Yeah my wife's grandparents/aunt are about 10-15 away. In June we got out on the lake in their pontoon but no fishing just cruised,  lots if little islands and a TON of riprap banks to work. I have also heard the docks are the place to work too. Big stripers in there I heard also. It be a nice change of pace from florida fishing for sure.

It is a little disappointing as I think this would be the closest classic to me(us) and would love to take my kids. But I can't complain it's a good reason to miss. I jokingly told the wife if its a boy we should name it after who wins  :-* Ish, Ott, Shaw...lo She didn't think it was amusing as I did. ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 08:20:24 AM
Quote from: MCS on November 28, 2014, 08:17:52 AM
Yeah my wife's grandparents/aunt are about 10-15 away. In June we got out on the lake in their pontoon but no fishing just cruised,  lots if little islands and a TON of riprap banks to work. I have also heard the docks are the place to work too. Big stripers in there I heard also. It be a nice change of pace from florida fishing for sure.

It is a little disappointing as I think this would be the closest classic to me(us) and would love to take my kids. But I can't complain it's a good reason to miss. I jokingly told the wife if its a boy we should name it after who wins  :-* Ish, Ott, Shaw...lo She didn't think it was amusing as I did. ;D

Ish could pass for a Polish name. ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 28, 2014, 08:26:02 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 08:20:24 AM
Ish could pass for a Polish name. ~roflmao
Dont worry it wont be ish lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 28, 2014, 08:27:05 AM
Install project has begun!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 08:48:37 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 28, 2014, 08:27:05 AM
Install project has begun!!

Just remember, don't cross the wires! ~rant
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 28, 2014, 08:49:29 AM
Just heard this upcoming season of CMTs redneck island is gonna be at Hartwell, airs Dec 4 lo lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 28, 2014, 08:49:41 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 28, 2014, 08:27:05 AM
Install project has begun!!
Nice, Im right behind you if your talking about the TM. Luckily for me it will take around 30 seconds because I installed a quick connect plate because the "bonerboat" used to sit outside but now it is all cozy in the garage so Im gonna leavr it on. I have a long wat to go beforw sge will be ready. The motor needs service bad and the boat is all stripped down to bare bones so we could carry it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 28, 2014, 09:08:13 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on November 28, 2014, 08:49:41 AM
Nice, Im right behind you if your talking about the TM. Luckily for me it will take around 30 seconds because I installed a quick connect plate because the "bonerboat" used to sit outside but now it is all cozy in the garage so Im gonna leavr it on. I have a long wat to go beforw sge will be ready. The motor needs service bad and the boat is all stripped down to bare bones so we could carry it.

Yeah, since I changed brands the mounts are different. This time around since its a much stronger motor I decided to bolt through the bow instead of using the t mounts that pop off periodically.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 28, 2014, 11:56:52 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on November 28, 2014, 09:08:13 AM
Yeah, since I changed brands the mounts are different. This time around since its a much stronger motor I decided to bolt through the bow instead of using the t mounts that pop off periodically.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 28, 2014, 11:58:21 AM
That black part is tge quick release plate bolted to the piece i had welded on
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 28, 2014, 04:44:52 PM
Im fooling around with a business idea. Since all you yokels would be my targeted consumers.....

What would really set a tackle shop apart from the competition. I have my ideas but im curious what you all think.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 04:47:12 PM
All Shimano and Daiwa reels!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 28, 2014, 04:49:16 PM
Having high end name brands is already a part of this strategy so.....

Ill mark colored accessories for you LMG. :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 05:14:08 PM
Lol. Yay!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 28, 2014, 05:27:09 PM
The trolling motor looks kicka$$!! I got in just a little while ago, so i will send pics from the water tomorrow.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 05:32:14 PM
Does it run though? Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 28, 2014, 06:22:39 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 05:32:14 PM
Does it run though? Lol
Lol!! Yes it runs.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 06:23:08 PM
Ok. Need pics. How'd it come out?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 28, 2014, 06:37:52 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 06:23:08 PM
Ok. Need pics. How'd it come out?
The install came out great. Like I mentioned earlier, i got in after dark, so i will take some daylight pics before i head out to go fishing tomorrow. This thing is built like a tank.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 06:39:22 PM
Good to hear. 55# will help a lot. That's what I have on mine. That's why I chop through the flats soo easily.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on November 28, 2014, 06:51:10 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 28, 2014, 06:39:22 PM
Good to hear. 55# will help a lot. That's what I have on mine. That's why I chop through the flats soo easily.
Thanks, once the TM is attached it cannot be removed. The only thing that can be done is slide up and down, so it sits higher or lower in the water. I am looking forward to the variable speed feature.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 29, 2014, 06:50:43 PM
Where the heck is everybody?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 29, 2014, 06:55:45 PM
I was sealing the underside of my dad's patio roof. Now I am drinking with dad. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on November 29, 2014, 07:07:37 PM
Im drinking tonight around a fire. Just like last night.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 29, 2014, 07:10:09 PM
Nice
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 29, 2014, 07:12:39 PM
I'm working... just like all weekend lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on November 29, 2014, 10:30:53 PM
Ive been super busy with the new house. My wifes contant "do this, do that" is making me want a pair of headphones. Ive been trying to work on the garage, truck, boat, and my new fishing workstaion but I constantly find myself hanging pictures or babygates everywhere like a babys worst nightmare
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on November 30, 2014, 10:03:13 PM
Wife says we are gonna cap our Christmas presents to $150 this year. What to possibly ask for?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on November 30, 2014, 10:59:44 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 30, 2014, 10:03:13 PM
Wife says we are gonna cap our Christmas presents to $150 this year. What to possibly ask for?

That will get you a quantum that is comprable, maybe even slightly better, sheemano chronarch.  >:D  ~roflmao

But seriously with your taste in rods and reels that is maybe half a handle and maybe two guides...only a dozen more Christmas' and you will have fancy combo

~roflmao ~roflmao

Honestly if it was me.....a bulldog brand or a ka-bar coppersmith or rams horn. Knife bug has bitten me again, maybe she will get the hint I was watching apostlep review a few.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on November 30, 2014, 11:11:39 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on November 30, 2014, 10:03:13 PM
Wife says we are gonna cap our Christmas presents to $150 this year. What to possibly ask for?
We doing the same. New house and all. Who knows with her.  I told her fishing stuff.. I'll prob get a lawn mower lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 01, 2014, 02:49:48 PM
Cheeseburger in Paradise

I went into a new burger joint yesterday called "Barry's" and I noticed an interesting item on the menu called, "The Obama Burger". It looked pretty good in the picture but there was no price listed on the menu so I asked the young girl behind the counter what was on it and how much it cost.
She said it was delicious but I'd have to order it to find out what was on it and not to worry about the price because the guy in line behind me would be charged for it.
It sounded too good to be true but I figured, what the heck, IT'S FREE. If I don't like it, I'm not out anything, so I ordered one Obama Burger and stepped aside.
After a few minutes, the server told me that there was a problem with the register and that it would be a few minutes before my order could be processed so I patiently waited.
After a few more minutes the girl told me that my order must have been deleted and I would have to order again.
This happened several times and each time I ordered the same thing.
"O-BA-MA-BUR-GER" I said for the fifth time.
"Oh yeah, that's right" She said."It'll be right up. You're gonna' love it. It's awesome."
After several delays and apologies but no Obama Burger, another employee approached me and handed me a bill for $12.70.
"What's this?" I asked.
"It's your bill" She quipped.
"But I ordered the Obama Burger and she said that the guy in line behind me had to pay for it" now noticing that the guy in line behind me was complaining about an additional charge on his credit card receipt.
She said "That's correct sir, the person in line behind you was charged for the burger but YOU are responsible for the taxes and processing fees associated with the Obama Burger and your total is $12.70."
As you might imagine, I was becoming a bit frustrated at this point so I said;
"Look, if I had known I was gonna' have to pay $12.70 in taxes and fees for a burger when I don't even know what's on it, I would have ordered something else! Just give me a chicken sandwich"
She glared back at me and said; "That's not how it works, sir. You already ordered an O-BA-MA-BUR-GER"
Suddenly the guy who had been complaining behind me began shouting; "I WANT TO TALK TO THE MANAGER!"
"The manager is on vacation, sir" the young girl responded.
The guy was becoming belligerent and continued shouting even louder "I NEED SOMEBODY TO EXPLAIN TO ME WHY THERE'S A $50.00 CHARGE ON MY CARD!"
No one behind the counter paid much attention to his shouting, it seemed they had heard it all before.
The young girl rolled her eyes "I already told you sir, the man in front of you ordered the Obama Burger" .
"WHAT THE #*@% HAS THAT GOT TO DO WITH ME?" He screamed, now waving his receipt wildly.
The young girl dutifully responded "Everybody has to pay their fair share"
Just then, a family of Mexicans walked in, approached the counter and began speaking in Spanish while pointing at the menu.
They were promptly escorted to the dining area and served fresh burgers, fries and soft drinks for which they were charged NOTHING!
"Did...did...did you see that?" I said to the guy behind me. We just looked at each other, dumbfounded. . ..
"I'll have what they're having" I said, pointing to the Mexican family.
"I'm sorry sir but we're all out of that." said the young girl.
At this point, I just wanted out of this insane asylum. I was tired, hungry and felt like I had been robbed.
I turned toward the door and was headed out when I noticed an older gentleman in a military uniform sitting quietly in the corner.
He looked a bit bewildered so I approached him and asked if he was okay.
"Just waiting for my food" he sighed as he slowly raised his receipt.
"How long have YOU been waiting? I asked.
I could see the confusion in his eyes. "A few days I think." he said.
I couldn't just leave him there like that so I returned to the counter to inquire about the gentleman's food but there was no one at the counter.
I looked at the guy who had been charged for my burger and asked "Where did everybody go?"
He just looked at the floor and said "They're on a union break. They said they'd be back in about 30 minutes".
"But it's right in the middle of the lunch rush hour!" I said as I noticed heavy smoke beginning to roll out of the back.
". . .AND THE KITCHEN"S ON FIRE!"
Apparently, the cook had left the grill on and a grease fire was spreading through the kitchen but nobody seemed alarmed but me!

The family of Mexicans were too busy enjoying their free meal.
The gentleman in the military uniform had passed out from hunger.
The guy who got charged $50.00 for my burger was so pissed-off that he didn't care.
The employees were on break
....and the manager was on vacation.

Suddenly, I realized what "The Obama Burger" was all about
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 01, 2014, 03:28:16 PM
Eh... it's quiet so why don't stir up some  ~xyz. As you all know I was in the market for a new a reel. I spoke to some contacts on other forums besides the ones I have here and the advice was unanimous. On top that, with BF recently behind us and sales for CyberMonday going on , I bought my new reel today!! ......finally!! I got her for $150.










and the reel is ....................... Shimano Chronarch 50E. Couldn't pass up the deal.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 01, 2014, 04:06:40 PM
And with that, all you Lewsers can suck it! ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 01, 2014, 04:09:49 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 01, 2014, 04:06:40 PM
And with that, all you Lewsers can suck it! ~roflmao

Here we go....  ~roflmao

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 01, 2014, 04:58:07 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 01, 2014, 02:49:48 PM
Cheeseburger in Paradise

I went into a new burger joint yesterday called "Barry's" and I noticed an interesting item on the menu called, "The Obama Burger". It looked pretty good in the picture but there was no price listed on the menu so I asked the young girl behind the counter what was on it and how much it cost.
She said it was delicious but I'd have to order it to find out what was on it and not to worry about the price because the guy in line behind me would be charged for it.
It sounded too good to be true but I figured, what the heck, IT'S FREE. If I don't like it, I'm not out anything, so I ordered one Obama Burger and stepped aside.
After a few minutes, the server told me that there was a problem with the register and that it would be a few minutes before my order could be processed so I patiently waited.
After a few more minutes the girl told me that my order must have been deleted and I would have to order again.
This happened several times and each time I ordered the same thing.
"O-BA-MA-BUR-GER" I said for the fifth time.
"Oh yeah, that's right" She said."It'll be right up. You're gonna' love it. It's awesome."
After several delays and apologies but no Obama Burger, another employee approached me and handed me a bill for $12.70.
"What's this?" I asked.
"It's your bill" She quipped.
"But I ordered the Obama Burger and she said that the guy in line behind me had to pay for it" now noticing that the guy in line behind me was complaining about an additional charge on his credit card receipt.
She said "That's correct sir, the person in line behind you was charged for the burger but YOU are responsible for the taxes and processing fees associated with the Obama Burger and your total is $12.70."
As you might imagine, I was becoming a bit frustrated at this point so I said;
"Look, if I had known I was gonna' have to pay $12.70 in taxes and fees for a burger when I don't even know what's on it, I would have ordered something else! Just give me a chicken sandwich"
She glared back at me and said; "That's not how it works, sir. You already ordered an O-BA-MA-BUR-GER"
Suddenly the guy who had been complaining behind me began shouting; "I WANT TO TALK TO THE MANAGER!"
"The manager is on vacation, sir" the young girl responded.
The guy was becoming belligerent and continued shouting even louder "I NEED SOMEBODY TO EXPLAIN TO ME WHY THERE'S A $50.00 CHARGE ON MY CARD!"
No one behind the counter paid much attention to his shouting, it seemed they had heard it all before.
The young girl rolled her eyes "I already told you sir, the man in front of you ordered the Obama Burger" .
"WHAT THE #*@% HAS THAT GOT TO DO WITH ME?" He screamed, now waving his receipt wildly.
The young girl dutifully responded "Everybody has to pay their fair share"
Just then, a family of Mexicans walked in, approached the counter and began speaking in Spanish while pointing at the menu.
They were promptly escorted to the dining area and served fresh burgers, fries and soft drinks for which they were charged NOTHING!
"Did...did...did you see that?" I said to the guy behind me. We just looked at each other, dumbfounded. . ..
"I'll have what they're having" I said, pointing to the Mexican family.
"I'm sorry sir but we're all out of that." said the young girl.
At this point, I just wanted out of this insane asylum. I was tired, hungry and felt like I had been robbed.
I turned toward the door and was headed out when I noticed an older gentleman in a military uniform sitting quietly in the corner.
He looked a bit bewildered so I approached him and asked if he was okay.
"Just waiting for my food" he sighed as he slowly raised his receipt.
"How long have YOU been waiting? I asked.
I could see the confusion in his eyes. "A few days I think." he said.
I couldn't just leave him there like that so I returned to the counter to inquire about the gentleman's food but there was no one at the counter.
I looked at the guy who had been charged for my burger and asked "Where did everybody go?"
He just looked at the floor and said "They're on a union break. They said they'd be back in about 30 minutes".
"But it's right in the middle of the lunch rush hour!" I said as I noticed heavy smoke beginning to roll out of the back.
". . .AND THE KITCHEN"S ON FIRE!"
Apparently, the cook had left the grill on and a grease fire was spreading through the kitchen but nobody seemed alarmed but me!

The family of Mexicans were too busy enjoying their free meal.
The gentleman in the military uniform had passed out from hunger.
The guy who got charged $50.00 for my burger was so pissed-off that he didn't care.
The employees were on break
....and the manager was on vacation.

Suddenly, I realized what "The Obama Burger" was all about

Thing that sucks the worst is this is the only burger joint in town for Two more yrs.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 01, 2014, 04:59:55 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 01, 2014, 03:28:16 PM
Eh... it's quiet so why don't stir up some  ~xyz. As you all know I was in the market for a new a reel. I spoke to some contacts on other forums besides the ones I have here and the advice was unanimous. On top that, with BF recently behind us and sales for CyberMonday going on , I bought my new reel today!! ......finally!! I got her for $150.










and the reel is ....................... Shimano Chronarch 50E. Couldn't pass up the deal.  ~roflmao

Not surprised but I did think you had better taste than that.  :P
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 01, 2014, 05:01:15 PM
Quote from: MCS on December 01, 2014, 04:59:55 PM
Not surprised but I did think you had better taste than that.  :P
Did you arrive to your destination already??
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 01, 2014, 05:57:46 PM
Thought this was cool.  Signed up for a give away a while back for a rod.  Sent me this.

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Obviously it's free advertising for them.  Still cool.. even if it's more than likely a mass printed letter lmao... it's just cool it looks hand written lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Reservoir Runner on December 01, 2014, 06:18:21 PM
West- That is actually more than I have ever gotten from them and their "giveaways".
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 01, 2014, 06:26:52 PM
Quote from: Reservoir Runner on December 01, 2014, 06:18:21 PM
West- That is actually more than I have ever gotten from them and their "giveaways".
Lmao

You should definitely do some UB giveaways.  I have won quite a few things.  I stopped doing them a while back for whatever reason but they are awesome.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 01, 2014, 06:45:16 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 01, 2014, 03:28:16 PM
Eh... it's quiet so why don't stir up some  ~xyz. As you all know I was in the market for a new a reel. I spoke to some contacts on other forums besides the ones I have here and the advice was unanimous. On top that, with BF recently behind us and sales for CyberMonday going on , I bought my new reel today!! ......finally!! I got her for $150.










and the reel is ....................... Shimano Chronarch 50E. Couldn't pass up the deal.  ~roflmao
Congrats, Lou! You should enjoy it. I've been eyeing the same reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 01, 2014, 06:58:32 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 01, 2014, 06:45:16 PM
Congrats, Lou! You should enjoy it. I've been eyeing the same reel.
Thanks, Ccr, looking forward to using it this month.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 01, 2014, 09:10:47 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 01, 2014, 05:01:15 PM
Did you arrive to your destination already??

Yes, one class on Infraworks down. A meet and greet with free beer and finger food. At the sports book sipping woodford.

Go dolphins. I need 25 combine from miller and tanahill to win!!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on December 02, 2014, 10:14:49 AM
You Lew haters can suck it!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 02, 2014, 11:22:09 AM
Quote from: Canesfan on December 02, 2014, 10:14:49 AM
You Lew haters can suck it!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 02, 2014, 11:31:21 AM
I'm not a Lew's hater. I just prefer Shimano from my personal experience.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 02, 2014, 12:54:55 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 02, 2014, 01:03:02 PM
Generative design  :o
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 02, 2014, 05:51:44 PM
Oooh yeah!
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 02, 2014, 06:05:37 PM
Hope thats water. You need to sobber up lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 02, 2014, 06:07:35 PM
Sober schmober. It's party time!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 02, 2014, 06:40:17 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 02, 2014, 05:51:44 PM
Oooh yeah!
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Ran into a couple the other day while working... both out on bond for "manufacturer/sell alcohol" lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 03, 2014, 09:51:00 AM
Soooooo.....you guys are boring the crap out of me.  ~read
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 03, 2014, 09:56:19 AM
OK, fine, I will start. I have been watching a lot of people selling off their new Chronarchs and Curados lately. Hmmm....maybe they weren't better than the E series????
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 03, 2014, 10:54:45 AM
Word on the street is they went to Lews. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 03, 2014, 01:00:09 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 03, 2014, 10:54:45 AM
Word on the street is they went to Lews. ;)

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 03, 2014, 03:33:45 PM
Wow... looks like the battle lines have been marked and every one is in their respective corner. Hmmmm. Who knew!!  ~roflmao

Reel threads always have the tendency to be heated. Considering the threads I have witnessed in the past over at other places, you guys kept it civil.  lo

Sooooo.... to change topics, what are you guys doing over the Xmas holidays? Me.. I am staying local, all my family and wife's family are local so we celebrate close by. Hopefully, I can sneak out and fish out in the glades couple times this month.  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 03, 2014, 05:13:13 PM
Working as usuall. I will be busy this coming year. Starting classes.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 03, 2014, 05:14:40 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 03, 2014, 05:13:13 PM
Working as usuall. I will be busy this coming year. Starting classes.

Classes in what?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 03, 2014, 05:45:35 PM
All these Crapmano fans trying to stir the pot.  Nobody cares about your blinged 1980s rotary "hotrod"...

Lou we will be here as well. I actually took off the weekends this whole month.. cause.. I can lol lots of built up time.  So I work a grand total of? 9 days this month lmao.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 03, 2014, 05:53:19 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 03, 2014, 05:45:35 PM
All these Crapmano fans trying to stir the pot.  Nobody cares about your blinged 1980s rotary "hotrod"...

Lou we will be here as well. I actually took off the weekends this whole month.. cause.. I can lol lots of built up time.  So I work a grand total of? 9 days this month lmao.

Looks like alot of fishing days available this month.... unless your going out of town.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 03, 2014, 06:22:48 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 03, 2014, 05:14:40 PM
Classes in what?
Business. I got two financial backers. I told them I wanted to get a little more educated before I start up my company.

Yes fishing related but business plan is a work in progress at the moment.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 03, 2014, 06:25:51 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 03, 2014, 06:22:48 PM
Business. I got two financial backers. I told them I wanted to get a little more educated before I start up my company.

Yes fishing related but business plan is a work in progress at the moment.
Cool man, best of luck with your venture.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 03, 2014, 06:44:44 PM
Thanks Lou.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 03, 2014, 07:21:46 PM
Hey guys hope all is well. I managed to get the outboard on today. Alaways scary getting lined up on that sealant just right. Your transom doesnt have a "Im getting a little wet back here alarm" lol. Im dropping the boat off at a local marina to get the tahatsu post break in service done. Im gonna have tgem look everything over and change all the fluids for about 100 bucks. IMO thats money well spent. Im gonna try to hit the bank tomorrow with a new friend I met already. Just gonna spool up one rod and head out for a much needed break from working on the new house.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 03, 2014, 07:27:11 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 03, 2014, 07:21:46 PM
Hey guys hope all is well. I managed to get the outboard on today. Alaways scary getting lined up on that sealant just right. Your transom doesnt have a "Im getting a little wet back here alarm" lol. Im dropping the boat off at a local marina to get the tahatsu post break in service done. Im gonna have tgem look everything over and change all the fluids for about 100 bucks. IMO thats money well spent. Im gonna try to hit the bank tomorrow with a new friend I met already. Just gonna spool up one rod and head out for a much needed break from working on the new house.
Happy fishing.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 04, 2014, 11:53:40 AM
The 50E has landed!! Lol!!

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:surrender:  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 04, 2014, 12:14:24 PM
Sweet. Im sure you will love it
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 04, 2014, 12:17:16 PM
Let the hating begin.......  Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 04, 2014, 12:24:15 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 04, 2014, 12:14:24 PM
Sweet. Im sure you will love it
Thanks Dark, I have a good feeling about this reel. I got LMG tinkering with it next week, and i know its going to be purring then.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 04, 2014, 12:26:28 PM
Is it new? If so I would flush the bearing and use it for awhile. If not I would pull it apart for a full service.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 04, 2014, 12:27:38 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 04, 2014, 12:26:28 PM
Is it new? If so I would flush the bearing and use it for awhile. If not I would pull it apart for a full service.
Brand spanking new.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 04, 2014, 12:45:56 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 04, 2014, 12:26:28 PM
Is it new? If so I would flush the bearing and use it for awhile. If not I would pull it apart for a full service.

Nah. New out of the box, they need a little special "love", if you know what I mean.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 04, 2014, 12:54:11 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 04, 2014, 12:45:56 PM
Nah. New out of the box, they need a little special "love", if you know what I mean.  ~shade
Lou dont let LMG touch your reel. I fear he is gonna put special sauce in it
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 04, 2014, 02:19:28 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 04, 2014, 12:54:11 PM
Lou dont let LMG touch your reel. I fear he is gonna put special sauce in it

~shhh Don't let my secret out. Whatever makes it smoother.  ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 04, 2014, 03:22:08 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 04, 2014, 02:19:28 PM
~shhh Don't let my secret out. Whatever makes it smoother.  ;)
Gambler speed lube hahaha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 04, 2014, 07:01:42 PM
So nice to have her inside...(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F04%2Fc6557a5091091b41f05b9a7ca13184f4.jpg&hash=955f89cb62f743f6ae1a054109e1f0c4f3524f50)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 04, 2014, 07:10:24 PM
Nice!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 04, 2014, 07:35:11 PM
Finally got the knob caps.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F04%2Ff0dd98c8048f4a9b72322705cd74c0ba.jpg&hash=fd72af52c5b594300ac2eeee99538203fe55fe30)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: EvolutionTungsten on December 04, 2014, 11:01:16 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 04, 2014, 12:45:56 PM
Nah. New out of the box, they need a little special "love", if you know what I mean.  ~shade

My cores and curado E's didnt need a thing, but man the white chronarch and the new CI4 were F'ing TERRIBLE out of the box. So bad I thought about returning them. Took two bearing flushes to work out the issues with both of them. My white chronarch I didnt put enough cals on the teeth of the gears, never had that issue before. Had to slather it on, and now it feels like butter. When I first got it was coated with shimano grease, I guess thats why. Haters can hate, and Im sure they will use that as fuel to the fire but they do purr now. I agree you shouldnt have to do that on a brand new $200+ reel but I like to clean em up and put rocket fuel in anyway. That CI4 Curado I was seriously on the fence with keeping or not, even threw it up on BR for sale for a while. Now that I re-cleaned it and really soaked the crap out of the bearings it feels right. Great for a flipping reel, need that high speed to power em out. Still have a Metanium in the cards though, thats next  :P

I put ceramics in the Core50 about two months ago, holy crap does that thing launch now. Im running it with only one brake on, and throwing 1/8 oz texas rigs a frickin mile. The curados are getting bocas next, I know LMG doesnt like the ceramics but they arent loud to me at all and the performance is crazy. Stuck the cores bearings in a new Cardiff A for swimbaits, really opened that thing up too. Round reel is growing on me! Took it out on a charter boat for our oldests 9th bday and it handled the Blue Runners on my swimbait rod no prob hehe
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 05, 2014, 01:03:16 AM
No hate here. Just boring information about "better" reels that apparently need work and parts out of the box lol...

Hope you like the reel Lou and goouck with LMGs secret sauce. It's either alcoholic or... gross.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on December 05, 2014, 06:47:19 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 04, 2014, 07:35:11 PM
Finally got the knob caps.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F04%2Ff0dd98c8048f4a9b72322705cd74c0ba.jpg&hash=fd72af52c5b594300ac2eeee99538203fe55fe30)

Is that your wife's reel? Just sayin'.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 05, 2014, 07:30:25 AM
Quote from: Canesfan on December 05, 2014, 06:47:19 AM
Is that your wife's reel? Just sayin'.  ~roflmao

Im man enough to like purple.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on December 05, 2014, 08:05:17 AM
That's OK, we won't tell.   ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 05, 2014, 09:05:22 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 04, 2014, 07:35:11 PM
Finally got the knob caps.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F04%2Ff0dd98c8048f4a9b72322705cd74c0ba.jpg&hash=fd72af52c5b594300ac2eeee99538203fe55fe30)
Looks great. I personally like the purple
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Canesfan on December 05, 2014, 09:15:57 AM
Geeze guys, get a grip.  I'm kidding but it is different and NOTHING wrong with that.  >:(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 05, 2014, 10:56:51 AM
Oh God no. Lews stuff on a Zillion? The agony.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 05, 2014, 12:20:34 PM
Looks good. Ha!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 05, 2014, 01:22:41 PM
Im already planning on putting a lews CF handle on the zonda
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 05, 2014, 01:28:13 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 05, 2014, 01:22:41 PM
Im already planning on putting a lews CF handle on the zonda

I thought I knew you.  :bang
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 05, 2014, 01:36:10 PM
What is this becoming the island of Dr Moreau!! Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 05, 2014, 01:42:22 PM
LMG you see what you started combining the Chronarch and Curado!!! Madness I say!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 05, 2014, 02:08:14 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 05, 2014, 01:42:22 PM
LMG you see what you started combining the Chronarch and Curado!!! Madness I say!!

But at least it was all Japanese. He wants to put Chinese/Korean garbage on a Zonda. WTF?! :st:)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 05, 2014, 02:14:18 PM
Lou is a bad influence ........

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Christmas present to myself!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 05, 2014, 02:18:26 PM
Lol!! I AM A BAD INFLUENCE!! ROTFL!! Dude my reel only cost $150. I could have bought probably 3 Ch50's for that 1 reel you got!! Btw... sweet reel. Your 2nd one right? 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 05, 2014, 02:22:56 PM
HAHA!! And the race begins!!  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 05, 2014, 02:37:18 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 05, 2014, 02:14:18 PM
Lou is a bad influence ........

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F05%2Fabfc96224cfdff95da01e344aacfdcb2.jpg&hash=80c438bf2aa376b0334d38977b6b9a6cccc0267e)

Christmas present to myself!
Yeah... i just looked up the reel. MERRY XMAS indeed!!

You know what though, i better not complain one bit. I got the new reel and a new TM. That adds up to a couple of Metaniums... lol!!.. Enjoy the new reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 05, 2014, 03:18:08 PM
Scratch that. I just realized the swept hawgs are only 59. I was thinking the straights were 50 and the swepts were like a 100 so nevermind, I dont need to cheap up the zonda. Im pretty sure it souldnt come as a suprise that im trying to save a penny if you recall the thousands and thousands I spent this year on gear and tackle.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 05, 2014, 03:21:36 PM
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 05, 2014, 03:34:34 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 05, 2014, 03:18:08 PM
Scratch that. I just realized the swept hawgs are only 59. I was thinking the straights were 50 and the swepts were like a 100 so nevermind, I dont need to cheap up the zonda. Im pretty sure it souldnt come as a suprise that im trying to save a penny if you recall the thousands and thousands I spent this year on gear and tackle.

I forgive you.  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 05, 2014, 03:44:14 PM
Supplies for the fancy smancy rod rack(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F05%2F2616ab9c42af2663769300a9f12591c1.jpg&hash=94f4db0060c018123163d65b5d85f30d2fbd917b)
No, i didnt pay that much lol. 70 percent off. Had to give my wife a say on those hooks since there going inside
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 05, 2014, 03:51:38 PM
Nice hooks, ummmm where are those things in the gold and white package going to be mounted??   ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 05, 2014, 03:56:18 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 05, 2014, 02:18:26 PM
Lol!! I AM A BAD INFLUENCE!! ROTFL!! Dude my reel only cost $150. I could have bought probably 3 Ch50's for that 1 reel you got!! Btw... sweet reel. Your 2nd one right?
Lou, you're in denial! Admission is the first step of recovery.......
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 05, 2014, 04:02:22 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 05, 2014, 03:56:18 PM
Lou, you're in denial! Admission is the first step of recovery.......
Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 05, 2014, 04:12:28 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 05, 2014, 04:02:22 PM
Lol!!
I went in to buy the 50e today, but couldn't turn down the deal that was offered on the XG.  ~b~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 05, 2014, 04:21:13 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 05, 2014, 04:12:28 PM
I went in to buy the 50e today, but couldn't turn down the deal that was offered on the XG.  ~b~
That must have been one heckuva of a deal!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 05, 2014, 04:35:39 PM
 
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 05, 2014, 04:21:13 PM
That must have been one heckuva of a deal!!
~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 05, 2014, 04:41:08 PM
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 05, 2014, 05:11:27 PM
Ummmm wrong thread. This is the Shimano thread now. The sleeping thread is in another forum......... Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 05, 2014, 05:38:05 PM
So it appears.. I just woke up and this is making me wanna go back to sleep and suffer nightmares or go throw up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 05, 2014, 05:47:01 PM
Quote from: Pferox on December 05, 2014, 03:51:38 PM
Nice hooks, ummmm where are those things in the gold and white package going to be mounted??   ~roflmao
LOL. In my mouth and ultimately my grave lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 05, 2014, 09:17:57 PM
Here I am feeling special because I bought every color UV Speed worm on the shelf. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 05, 2014, 10:12:36 PM
I may give the old speed worm a try tomorrow. Taking my dad with me and giving him his new to him rod/reel combo.  ~cf
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 06, 2014, 05:56:22 AM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 05, 2014, 09:17:57 PM
Here I am feeling special because I bought every color UV Speed worm on the shelf. Lol.

Gonna throw every one of the colors at them? lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 06, 2014, 08:24:58 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 05, 2014, 05:47:01 PM
LOL. In my mouth and ultimately my grave lmao

It caught my eye, cause it is my brand.  ~roflmao

Hey West, are you still in Polk County and fishing the Winter Haven Chain?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 06, 2014, 01:13:36 PM
We need another car. It might be a '08 hyabusa with 4k on the odom for 7500
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F06%2Fdf670e77df217b93a5e1efbe04271a37.jpg&hash=2013dc55aa828b76adef3abae50713dab3d01f31)
Still on the fence. I love the fronts but hate the azz ends.
I sold my ZX10R last year and wish I hadnt. I miss that green monster
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 06, 2014, 01:28:31 PM
Heres my old bike(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F06%2F5cd8198d8980da6d8a19ea8cc2c53f47.jpg&hash=8d08cc2adf28c18028798d4cfc0874c4daa92f84)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 06, 2014, 05:44:54 PM


Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 06, 2014, 05:56:22 AM
Gonna throw every one of the colors at them? lol

something like that.

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 06, 2014, 05:45:16 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 06, 2014, 05:44:54 PM

something like that.

Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 06, 2014, 06:03:57 PM
Quote from: Pferox on December 06, 2014, 08:24:58 AM
It caught my eye, cause it is my brand.  ~roflmao

Hey West, are you still in Polk County and fishing the Winter Haven Chain?
Yes still over here. Ain't fished the chain in a while though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 06, 2014, 06:36:28 PM
I haven't heard any reports that way from my buddy Mark.  His wife got sick and is now disabled, I think he gave his boat back, so, poor guy hasn't wet a line in a while from what I understand.

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 06, 2014, 07:00:41 PM
Quote from: Pferox on December 06, 2014, 06:36:28 PM
I haven't heard any reports that way from my buddy Mark.  His wife got sick and is now disabled, I think he gave his boat back, so, poor guy hasn't wet a line in a while from what I understand.
That sucks. I have no problem letting him fish with me sometime.  I fish in this area just haven't hit the chain in a while.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 06, 2014, 07:38:25 PM
Thanks, I'll let him know, he is pretty proud and stubborn like I am so don't be surprised if I can't get him to go.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 06, 2014, 11:48:21 PM
Quote from: Pferox on December 06, 2014, 07:38:25 PM
Thanks, I'll let him know, he is pretty proud and stubborn like I am so don't be surprised if I can't get him to go.
Pssh no worries. Just trying to help a fellow fishermen.  My 15' almuacraft's back seat is open though lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 07, 2014, 05:54:52 AM
Bit of fog this morning.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F07%2Ff15c5970d3bead1ce242af0ffd54bef5.jpg&hash=5ca4a66f72eb0eee6af0a4bd3a86a678ec8a10db)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 07, 2014, 08:08:55 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 07, 2014, 05:54:52 AM
Bit of fog this morning.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F07%2Ff15c5970d3bead1ce242af0ffd54bef5.jpg&hash=5ca4a66f72eb0eee6af0a4bd3a86a678ec8a10db)
Yeah the fog on 27 can get thick. Goodluck.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 07, 2014, 08:26:47 AM
Been like that for over 2 weeks around here, be careful, and have a great time.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 07, 2014, 03:04:18 PM
When your wife tells you to feel free to get creative with the "Elf on a shelf".
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 07, 2014, 05:36:45 PM
Well im sold on these skinny dippers. Just need a 5/O weighted hook for it.
I got a pack of 3/O hoping they would work but missed 3 fish. Not enough room for a hook set.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F07%2Fc7466da3076b16244e1a43b998c0c396.jpg&hash=f553545c2337e6371005874f0cb150aead2fa3b6)

Christmas shopping for myself almost completed lol. More lures, Reel, and rod  still on the list lol.
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 07, 2014, 05:47:14 PM
Pz... not enough frogs!! Lol... you're weights are pretty heavy looking what weight are those?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 07, 2014, 06:32:30 PM
PZ3 I have found that a 4/0 hook with 5/16 weight (hard to find sometimes) are perfect for the Gambler EZ Swimmers. The big EZ's do need a 5/0
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 07, 2014, 06:40:10 PM
New tackle station almost done(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F07%2Fc2cc9f0f3a579af82f9dfe7f3b83bc3a.jpg&hash=874ce9f6675f319838b5572b0174895ab19c3034)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F07%2F16b0b75203b59a9ddc5d0f0465f9aad1.jpg&hash=2946726334603d1fadb25bd34fa6d598e4190c1b)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 07, 2014, 06:41:09 PM
Maybe when I get the boat back from the marina from service, and get the boat registered I can actually fish again haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 07, 2014, 07:14:25 PM
@Lou I agree not enough of frogs or anything lol. 1/4th and 1/8ths. But two different brands. They do look huge.

@West
These baits are almost as big as gambler big EZs. Im liking it. A 4/o might work since they are softer but im going to be safe and go with the 5/o. My car wont smell like garlic anymore though lol.

@dark
Im jelous! Lol looks nice.

@lmg
Nice buddy.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 07, 2014, 07:33:34 PM
Just a reminder for anybody that interested. The show "eaten alive" where the dude is supposed to get messed up by an anaconda is on discovery at 9
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 07, 2014, 09:10:49 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 07, 2014, 07:33:34 PM
Just a reminder for anybody that interested. The show "eaten alive" where the dude is supposed to get messed up by an anaconda is on discovery at 9
I am watching the show.

Hmmmmm....yeah.... jumping in black swamp water in the middle of an Amazon jungle to catch huge anaconda's  is my definition of a suicide mission... lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 07, 2014, 09:12:12 PM
Lol you aint lying
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 07, 2014, 09:15:32 PM
Nice set up on the wall.  One day I will be that orginazed.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 07, 2014, 09:17:41 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 07, 2014, 09:12:12 PM
Lol you aint lying
19.5 ft Anaconda!! And a bigger one is swimming around the area!! They are cra...cra.... lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 07, 2014, 09:18:31 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 07, 2014, 09:17:41 PM
19.5 ft Anaconda!! And a bigger one is swimming around the area!! They are cra...cra.... lol!!
I think hes supposed to get in a suit to try to let one eat him? Haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 07, 2014, 09:26:44 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 07, 2014, 09:18:31 PM
I think hes supposed to get in a suit to try to let one eat him? Haha
Yeah... we'll  see
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 07, 2014, 09:44:07 PM
Yep hes full halo lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 09:05:49 AM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 08, 2014, 09:07:08 AM
Seriously!?!?!? WHY!?!?!?!?!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 09:14:31 AM
Seth rogan and james franco did naked and afraid..hilarious. At one point they just layed spooning for like a week till day 21 haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 08, 2014, 09:37:29 AM
Welp. I done did it now. Gambler does it hooks are back in my box along with a few more swimbaits.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 04:51:37 PM
Got a new motor on the jon boat today(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F08%2Fd717d65e976f66b7e83630c1e42fbdad.jpg&hash=34cf430c6126eda3c79ccee137db43c517493c0b)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 07:08:53 PM
Nothing??? Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 08, 2014, 08:37:26 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 04:51:37 PM
Got a new motor on the jon boat today(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F08%2Fd717d65e976f66b7e83630c1e42fbdad.jpg&hash=34cf430c6126eda3c79ccee137db43c517493c0b)
Sorry i got home a little while ago. How did you manage to put a Verado on the back of your boat for that pic?? Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 08:42:59 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 08, 2014, 08:37:26 PM
Sorry i got home a little while ago. How did you manage to put a Verado on the back of your boat for that pic?? Lol!!
No its not my boat lol. I just borrowed that pic.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 08:43:55 PM
That thing would probly go 120 mph if you could controll it hahah
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 08, 2014, 08:54:16 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 08:43:55 PM
That thing would probly go 120 mph if you could controll it hahah
Lol... at least 120mph. I don't even think when you throttle it the boat would move forward, it would just flip over. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 08, 2014, 08:55:41 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 04:51:37 PM
Got a new motor on the jon boat today(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F08%2Fd717d65e976f66b7e83630c1e42fbdad.jpg&hash=34cf430c6126eda3c79ccee137db43c517493c0b)

That's my plan for the MudPuppy.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 08, 2014, 09:18:13 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 08, 2014, 08:54:16 PM
Lol... at least 120mph. I don't even think when you throttle it the boat would move forward, it would just flip over. Lol
Hey check out the hole shot.. as it does 16 back flips lmao.

That thing wouldn't chin walk.. you could just sit on the motor and lean to turn lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 08, 2014, 09:37:25 PM
I looked it up lol if it's a 12' jon boat.. they are 7-9hp max and 250-300lb capacity...

That's a 300hp and 700lb engine... but hey maybe my math is wrong lol?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 09:48:11 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 08, 2014, 09:37:25 PM
I looked it up lol if it's a 12' jon boat.. they are 7-9hp max and 250-300lb capacity...

That's a 300hp and 700lb engine... but hey maybe my math is wrong lol?
I think thats more than the weight capacity of the boat. They should have tried to slip it in the water for another pic haha
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 08, 2014, 09:48:31 PM
I bet if you look it up somebody has actually done it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 08, 2014, 09:49:08 PM
Lol would of been a fast picture lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 08, 2014, 11:04:20 PM
If it does manage to float as soon as you throttle forward the engine would probably roll the boat up and to the bottom you go likr a piggy in a blanket.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 09, 2014, 11:38:45 AM
Congrats Dark for winning the spinnerbait contest. It will go nicely on your wall of baits.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 01:15:32 PM
So looks like I am fishing with Jasper Engines sponsored Bassmaster Pro Chad Morgenthaler January 4th in Central Florida. Depending on the conditions he said we can figure out which lake to fish when it gets closer to the date. Funny thing is that next weekend I will be back up in Lake Wales to her Grandfathers house to fish his lake again. Should be a good month for me. Oh, by the way, he told me he is a big time "flipper", so you know what that means.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 09, 2014, 01:21:48 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 01:15:32 PM
So looks like I am fishing with Jasper Engines sponsored Bassmaster Pro Chad Morgenthaler January 4th in Central Florida. Depending on the conditions he said we can figure out which lake to fish when it gets closer to the date. Funny thing is that next weekend I will be back up in Lake Wales to her Grandfathers house to fish his lake again. Should be a good month for me. Oh, by the way, he told me he is a big time "flipper", so you know what that means.  ~shade

That's pretty cool. Should be interesting when the date approaches how the conditions are going to be.

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 09, 2014, 01:30:55 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 01:15:32 PM
So looks like I am fishing with Jasper Engines sponsored Bassmaster Pro Chad Morgenthaler January 4th in Central Florida. Depending on the conditions he said we can figure out which lake to fish when it gets closer to the date. Funny thing is that next weekend I will be back up in Lake Wales to her Grandfathers house to fish his lake again. Should be a good month for me. Oh, by the way, he told me he is a big time "flipper", so you know what that means.  ~shade

No, whats that mean? Usual results, you on a central FL lake with no fish?  :P I didn't know you could flip....Speed worms and EZs are all you toss  >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 01:38:53 PM
Quote from: MCS on December 09, 2014, 01:30:55 PM
No, whats that mean? Usual results, you on a central FL lake with no fish?  :P I didn't know you could flip....Speed worms and EZs are all you toss  >:D

No fish for me? Um, got me confused with someone else?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 01:55:08 PM
LOL
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 09, 2014, 02:15:48 PM
Nice LMG. If I catch Dave Lefebre at the dock this year. Im making him take me along lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 09, 2014, 02:22:57 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 01:38:53 PM
No fish for me? Um, got me confused with someone else?

Nope I am pretty sure it was you...Mr. Dinky Doo..... lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 02:24:09 PM
Quote from: MCS on December 09, 2014, 02:22:57 PM
Nope I am pretty sure it was you...Mr. Dinky Doo..... lo

lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 09, 2014, 02:29:18 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 02:24:09 PM
lol

You better get some D bombs ready.... 8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 09, 2014, 02:29:19 PM
Hahaha Dinky Doo. Rofl
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 02:43:25 PM
Quote from: MCS on December 09, 2014, 02:29:18 PM
You better get some D bombs ready.... 8)

I got flipping baits.  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 09, 2014, 03:03:28 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 02:43:25 PM
I got flipping baits.  ~shade

pssssshaw that gambler stuff don't catch no fish  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 03:14:33 PM
Quote from: MCS on December 09, 2014, 03:03:28 PM
pssssshaw that gambler stuff don't catch no fish  ~roflmao

Not all of them are Gambler  ~shade
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 03:14:54 PM
I ordered a couple MORE things today lol. Im actually done now tho. Got x large flambeau tackle bag, some cork sealer, a net for the boat (promar) and 3 huddleston weedless shads
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 03:16:16 PM
When I was ordering the swimbaits I remembered about the net
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 09, 2014, 03:22:21 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 03:16:16 PM
When I was ordering the swimbaits I remembered about the net
So much for being done getting stuff... lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 03:23:38 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 09, 2014, 03:22:21 PM
So much for being done getting stuff... lol
I really am now. Sad story about my other net. The highway gods have it now along with one of my pfd
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 03:25:42 PM
Has anybody have any actual useful advice about the cork sealer ive never used it. The only reason im gonna is to keep tge cork from falling apart over time cuz im good at keeping them clean anyway. I know LMG said you just need a little bit
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 09, 2014, 03:40:29 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 03:25:42 PM
Has anybody have any actual useful advice about the cork sealer ive never used it. The only reason im gonna is to keep tge cork from falling apart over time cuz im good at keeping them clean anyway. I know LMG said you just need a little bit
LMG i think is the only one that i know of that uses corksealer. I know i don't, i like the all natural look... lol...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 09, 2014, 03:43:22 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 09, 2014, 03:40:29 PM
LMG i think is the only one that i know of that uses corksealer. I know i don't, i like the all natural look... lol...

But I am sure LMG will talk you into to it sooner or later  lo .....that guy is a bad influence stay away  >:D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 03:47:54 PM
Well I have so much invested in the set of sticks, and as much as I love dobyn rods I have had issues with the cork.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 09, 2014, 03:55:02 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 03:47:54 PM
Well I have so much invested in the set of sticks, and as much as I love dobyn rods I have had issues with the cork.
Understandable. So far my 2 dobyn's have had 0 cork issues.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 03:59:37 PM
Nothing major just a split or small chunk here or there with use.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 04:00:56 PM
I think ill go order my spinnerbait i won
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 04:19:54 PM
I chose the 1-1/2 oz magnum spinner bait, tandem, threadfin shad. Cant wait to take it and a swimbait out for a trophy hunt
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 09, 2014, 04:28:44 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 04:19:54 PM
I chose the 1-1/2 oz magnum spinner bait, tandem, threadfin shad. Cant wait to take it and a swimbait out for a trophy hunt
Cool... big spinnerbaits catch very nice bass. Enjoy!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 04:42:19 PM
I spy cheap JDM reels. Zonda 68 new for 180 wow. I paid 340 haha. No box or paperwork tho straight from megabass outlet. Many other stupid cheap reels too
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 09, 2014, 04:44:32 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 04:42:19 PM
I spy cheap JDM reels. Zonda 68 new for 180 wow. I paid 340 haha. No box or paperwork tho straight from megabass outlet. Many other stupid cheap reels too
So much for i am really done spending  $$ that's twice in a day!! Lol!! Dark you need bait monkey counseling...
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 04:47:28 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 09, 2014, 04:44:32 PM
So much for i am really done spending  $$ that's twice in a day!! Lol!! Dark you need bait monkey counseling...
NoNo!! Lol I am not buying crap I just stumbled on that somewhere else and had to share even ip79r is like 30 or 40 percent off with no box but from factory. Shoot i will get my next reel from there and try to buy someones box lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 04:48:37 PM
I still need to tune the two reels I bought not to long ago before I consider any new additions
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 08:02:43 PM
Lous new toy is tuned and upgraded.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 09, 2014, 08:18:42 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 08:02:43 PM
Lous new toy is tuned and upgraded.
Nice!! Thanks man. You work fast...lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 09, 2014, 08:36:47 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 08:02:43 PM
Lous new toy is tuned and upgraded.
Did you need a cigarette after
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 08:57:00 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 09, 2014, 08:18:42 PM
  Nice!! Thanks man. You work fast...lol.

50's are easy. Plus it's new, so, not much to clean up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 09, 2014, 09:20:32 PM
Gambler guy Garrett Rocamora showing off the Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor Micro on a tin boat! Dig the Gambler shirt Garrett! #gamblerlures #bassfishing #represent   http://youtu.be/iLheEqydVEo

http://youtu.be/iLheEqydVEo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 09, 2014, 09:22:17 PM
^^^ just for you dark....cuz Mr. Dinky Doo can't do this in his puddle puppy lo lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 09, 2014, 11:43:31 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 09, 2014, 08:57:00 PM
50's are easy. Plus it's new, so, not much to clean up.
So basically Lou he is saying he opened the side.. put in his "special sauce" and sealed it back lol

Cool about fishing with a pro. Let me know where you guys go! Oh and good luck! (~whispers under breath "jinx")
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 10, 2014, 05:16:03 AM
Looks like I am going to drive up Saturday January 3rd and stay in Lake Wales at wife's grandfathers house, then meet up with Chad on the 4th. A good way to kick off the new year. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 10, 2014, 05:32:55 AM
Quote from: MCS on December 09, 2014, 09:20:32 PM
Gambler guy Garrett Rocamora showing off the Power-Pole Shallow Water Anchor Micro on a tin boat! Dig the Gambler shirt Garrett! #gamblerlures #bassfishing #represent   http://youtu.be/iLheEqydVEo

http://youtu.be/iLheEqydVEo
Nice! I was eyeballing that thing before but with spot lock I can ancor any depth
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 10, 2014, 06:04:10 AM
Who wants to guess. Not LMG, we talked about it early this year so I know you know(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F10%2F51b3da59992a164bdcb48f59c149000b.jpg&hash=ec68b1d205e5dc54052414ad4a77bad0ed7cd53b)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 10, 2014, 06:07:19 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F10%2Ff578f15e5ba4f3a680975e6b15e811c9.jpg&hash=5366f4acd6cdd2245f1319336a8f2a87fee82ae0)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 10, 2014, 06:12:08 AM
Hey LMG, do a nite trip to Lake Wales Lake for speckled perch for me, will ya?  I miss that place.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 10, 2014, 06:12:53 AM
Quote from: Pferox on December 10, 2014, 06:12:08 AM
Hey LMG, do a nite trip to Lake Wales Lake for speckled perch for me, will ya?  I miss that place.

Meet me there, we can go out on my boat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 10, 2014, 06:29:49 AM
Oh man, I sooo wish.   ~rant
My buddy Mark lives in Lake Wales, we spent many a night on that lake fishing Specks and listening to the HS football game, caught a lot of bass there too.

You might know him, he is from the Collier clan of Lake Whales.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 10, 2014, 07:01:21 AM
Quote from: Pferox on December 10, 2014, 06:29:49 AM
Oh man, I sooo wish.   ~rant
My buddy Mark lives in Lake Wales, we spent many a night on that lake fishing Specks and listening to the HS football game, caught a lot of bass there too.

You might know him, he is from the Collier clan of Lake Whales.

Mark who? My wifes Grandfather is named Mark.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 10, 2014, 07:36:43 AM
Mark Collier, he only has boys for grandkids as far as I know.  But they are pretty well known around town.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 10, 2014, 08:01:42 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 10, 2014, 06:04:10 AM
Who wants to guess. Not LMG, we talked about it early this year so I know you know(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F10%2F51b3da59992a164bdcb48f59c149000b.jpg&hash=ec68b1d205e5dc54052414ad4a77bad0ed7cd53b)

Guess what? The sol II from Aus daiwa.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 10, 2014, 08:11:23 AM
Quote from: Pferox on December 10, 2014, 07:36:43 AM
Mark Collier, he only has boys for grandkids as far as I know.  But they are pretty well known around town.

Nope, not him. That would have been pretty funny though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 10, 2014, 09:03:43 AM
Yea, that would have been pretty cool.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 10, 2014, 09:53:01 AM
Quote from: MCS on December 10, 2014, 08:01:42 AM
Guess what? The sol II from Aus daiwa.
Yea it apears to be a orange tat
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 10, 2014, 11:29:57 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 10, 2014, 09:53:01 AM
Yea it apears to be a orange tat

They call it a sol II.....they are all over ebay when you are looking for original sols. I believe the additional $ is they bill it as fresh/salt so there may be some corrosion resistant parts....Now Don't say a Orange tat...because the zillion, exceller, aird, etc. etc. all use the same frame as the tat LOL so they are all techincally tats. lo lo I see it is a different handle, wonder if the guts are better or same as a tat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 10, 2014, 12:39:49 PM
Well that was fun. Simplified choosings this year.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F10%2F60595d084ac6f1d4497435a01851e93e.jpg&hash=a81bec212b55188049e401555db5b31d2dc4795b)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 10, 2014, 12:46:50 PM
My new addition is in my hands again. Spooled up and ready to go.... when? Now that's another story.... lol. Thanks for your help LMG.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 10, 2014, 01:42:11 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 10, 2014, 12:46:50 PM
My new addition is in my hands again. Spooled up and ready to go.... when? Now that's another story.... lol. Thanks for your help LMG.
Just make sure you wash your hands lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 10, 2014, 01:59:27 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 10, 2014, 01:42:11 PM
Just make sure you wash your hands lol
Lol..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 10, 2014, 02:38:55 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 10, 2014, 01:42:11 PM
Just make sure you wash your hands lol

The stuff LMG had in the jar kills germs
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 10, 2014, 06:45:20 PM
Bought me a compound miter saw today. So happy lol if tou seen the bed I made that was all circular saw lol

Gonna build a chest.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F10%2F894771949aa1a0999eb71922a889b70b.jpg&hash=f6be78dc206401e15416b176395e8b081603d999)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 10, 2014, 07:09:08 PM
Good luck with the chest.  Mine saw is in storage in Dallas, I wore out three of em in my time.  If I ever get the shop going again, I want to get one of those sliding ones, they are the bomb on wider boards.

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 10, 2014, 10:21:42 PM
Quote from: Pferox on December 10, 2014, 07:09:08 PM
Good luck with the chest.  Mine saw is in storage in Dallas, I wore out three of em in my time.  If I ever get the shop going again, I want to get one of those sliding ones, they are the bomb on wider boards.
Yea I got a sliding compound one. I've been saving and waiting. I got lucky and the portable table and saw I wanted went on sale.

I've had my circular saw for years and put it to good use for sure. Heck I even rebuilt my old boats rear deck and trailer using it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 10, 2014, 11:28:34 PM
My go to toy was my Craftsman 12 inch table saw when I lived in Fl. Built a lot of things with that thing.  I learned to use one to its fullest from my Dad.  Had to sell it when I left, hopefully some day I can get my hands on another one.

I got an 8 inch one in storage, but it needs bearings and a shaft, it is so worn out that it has a 1/2 inch kerf, and chatters badly.  But then again it is probably a late 60s model.  In its time it was a fantastic saw.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 12:33:54 AM
Damn lmao

My grandfather was big into wood working.  His shop was so insane.  He was a jack of all trades. Heck he owned a tackle shop and tied flys I actually got a few from his keeper.

Nothing better than building stuff with your hands and getting it's full use.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 05:19:10 AM
Ok, so it's 50 degrees. WTF?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 11, 2014, 05:24:54 AM
Yea 28 here. Im still thawing out tho. Still feel warm
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 11, 2014, 05:39:31 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 05:19:10 AM
Ok, so it's 50 degrees. WTF?
Yeah... 46 down here.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 11, 2014, 06:47:21 AM
It's 36* up here in Tally. I hate winter!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 11, 2014, 06:50:46 AM
What do you guys look for in a good Senko rod? I'm gonna get a new rod soon and it will be used for Senko fishing, among other things. I'm trying to cut down to 4 combos.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 07:05:13 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 11, 2014, 06:50:46 AM
What do you guys look for in a good Senko rod? I'm gonna get a new rod soon and it will be used for Senko fishing, among other things. I'm trying to cut down to 4 combos.

Something that can cast light baits obviously. Gonna need good sensitivity, I would go for a 3 power Champion if money lets you, or you can go to the Savvy for a bit less.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 11, 2014, 07:14:33 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 11, 2014, 06:50:46 AM
What do you guys look for in a good Senko rod? I'm gonna get a new rod soon and it will be used for Senko fishing, among other things. I'm trying to cut down to 4 combos.
I dont.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 11, 2014, 07:37:39 AM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 11, 2014, 06:50:46 AM
What do you guys look for in a good Senko rod? I'm gonna get a new rod soon and it will be used for Senko fishing, among other things. I'm trying to cut down to 4 combos.
Depending on budget. 3 series Dobyns will suit you for that application. I use my Savvy 703 for light baits like stickworms.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 11, 2014, 08:04:16 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 11, 2014, 07:14:33 AM
I dont.

~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 11, 2014, 08:17:24 AM
I was wanting to stay with the Orochi XX line. Was thinking about the Extreme Mission Type F. Heard it did pretty well with Senkos as well as several other lures. The only drawback in my eyes is that it's 7'5". I'm sure I could get used to it if it fishes well! ;D
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 09:02:07 AM
Get a M power Abu Vendetta they are like $80.  If you don't believe me... even LMG likes them lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 09:03:00 AM
Wife got me a GoPro for Christmas and gave to me early so I could fish with it on my time off this month :-)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 09:04:06 AM
Quote from: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 09:03:00 AM
Wife got me a GoPro for Christmas and gave to me early so I could fish with it on my time off this month :-)

Great, now we have to watch stupid videos. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 09:06:07 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 09:04:06 AM
Great, now we have to watch stupid videos. Lol
"Somebody's jealous.." lol

The Hero model is on sale for $130 now. Cheap for a GoPro. I'm excited.. I'll put together a video.. eventually lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 09:08:03 AM
Quote from: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 09:06:07 AM
"Somebody's jealous.." lol

The Hero model is on sale for $130 now. Cheap for a GoPro. I'm excited.. I'll put together a video.. eventually lol

Funny story. My Wife wanted to get me one. I told her no. I don't care to tape myself fishing. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 11, 2014, 10:15:14 AM
Would any one know why i can't post pics on tapatalk today?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 10:17:13 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F11%2F758120515bdaa218e10098974cfc73e4.jpg&hash=01d72c9b4bdbb3a0da616bf6304184d1e1109f93)

Mine works
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 11, 2014, 10:26:20 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 10:17:13 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F11%2F758120515bdaa218e10098974cfc73e4.jpg&hash=01d72c9b4bdbb3a0da616bf6304184d1e1109f93)

Mine works
Holy crap!! Give me a warning when you put that damn mask on!! Lol... tx. I guess its from my end.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 11, 2014, 10:50:14 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 11, 2014, 10:15:14 AM
Would any one know why i can't post pics on tapatalk today?
That happened before 'member
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 11, 2014, 10:52:37 AM

Don't remember, but you don't seem to be having problems... lol.. how was it resolved?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 11, 2014, 10:57:23 AM
It just kinda fixed itself. They would have a broken icon but then just pop up. Until recently I always used the little paper clip attachment icon to load pucs and always worked fine then probly after an update I had to start using the camera icon
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 11, 2014, 11:02:59 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 11, 2014, 10:57:23 AM
It just kinda fixed itself. They would have a broken icon but then just pop up. Until recently I always used the little paper clip attachment icon to load pucs and always worked fine then probly after an update I had to start using the camera icon
I will try that then. Thanks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 11, 2014, 11:42:35 AM
Thanks lou
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 11, 2014, 11:44:22 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 11, 2014, 11:42:35 AM
Thanks lou

;) No sweat Dark.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 12:35:13 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 09:08:03 AM
Funny story. My Wife wanted to get me one. I told her no. I don't care to tape myself fishing. Lol
Yea don't wanna flim yourself crying and drinking while out on the Mudpuppy lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 12:42:31 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 12:35:13 PM
Yea don't wanna flim yourself crying and drinking while out on the Mudpuppy lol

My point exactly.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 01:22:17 PM
WTF?!?! Anybody see the TW sale for Day 3?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 11, 2014, 04:33:33 PM
This is a test pic guys... sorry. I need to test somewhere. Lol...
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F11%2Fc6bf8846e0c8efb938b5dbf8f7aff86b.jpg&hash=e3de3a4a3c14e756758bc61589b696fe71bee30c)


Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 11, 2014, 04:43:08 PM
Got the new net from promar. Its gotta be tge best 29 dollar net out there (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F11%2F0087674fe0b4c6952c0be86c0977ed23.jpg&hash=d21ac7224948e61720920c8050342bc2210ee65d)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 06:39:05 PM
Yeah, Zazu drinks beer with her Daddy.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F11%2F40d9a958c86022904e53fd9b216745aa.jpg&hash=ba50a8742aa0395f8cdd188d10900d3e43ebf105)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 11, 2014, 06:47:28 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 06:39:05 PM
Yeah, Zazu drinks beer with her Daddy.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F11%2F40d9a958c86022904e53fd9b216745aa.jpg&hash=ba50a8742aa0395f8cdd188d10900d3e43ebf105)

Couple of bird brains lo ........birds of a feather lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 11, 2014, 07:43:16 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 11, 2014, 04:33:33 PM
This is a test pic guys... sorry. I need to test somewhere. Lol...
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F11%2Fc6bf8846e0c8efb938b5dbf8f7aff86b.jpg&hash=e3de3a4a3c14e756758bc61589b696fe71bee30c)
Looking good! ::)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 11, 2014, 07:49:48 PM
Quote from: MCS on December 11, 2014, 06:47:28 PM
Couple of bird brains lo ........birds of a feather lo

This is how we roll.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Bigwrench on December 11, 2014, 07:51:07 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 09:03:00 AM
Wife got me a GoPro for Christmas and gave to me early so I could fish with it on my time off this month :-)
Which model did you get , White ? That's one heck of a deal even if it is. And for sure if its the silver or black that's even better lol. I got the white last year was $179 iirc. Get extra batteries, large capacity micro SD card  and floaty backpack. 
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 09:53:35 PM
Quote from: Bigwrench on December 11, 2014, 07:51:07 PM
Which model did you get , White ? That's one heck of a deal even if it is. And for sure if its the silver or black that's even better lol. I got the white last year was $179 iirc. Get extra batteries, large capacity micro SD card  and floaty backpack.
Just the new Hero. It's not colored. It's the cheapest model. $179 normally.

I'm excited about it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 09:54:46 PM
The picture I just saw of LMG on Facebook.... I need a mind eraser from Men in Black... my eyes!!! My eyes!!!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Bigwrench on December 11, 2014, 09:57:50 PM

Quote from: West6550 on December 11, 2014, 09:54:46 PM
The picture I just saw of LMG on Facebook.... I need a mind eraser from Men in Black... my eyes!!! My eyes!!!!
I spy what you spied lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 12, 2014, 06:57:41 AM
Hey, what do you want? The manager of the Ale House bet that we wouldn't do it to drink for free on Ladies Night. Man, what you will do to prove a point and drink for free all night. I will tell you that we had every girl in that joint with us that night. lol.  ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 12, 2014, 07:47:29 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F12%2F8c1dd3da4304a45e98a40528f7ba452e.jpg&hash=d716d149a8b6c28544749ec0ad24e8f86308a30b)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 12, 2014, 08:38:04 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 12, 2014, 07:47:29 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F12%2F8c1dd3da4304a45e98a40528f7ba452e.jpg&hash=d716d149a8b6c28544749ec0ad24e8f86308a30b)

lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 12, 2014, 08:50:01 AM
I missed that pic, maybe it was a good thing.  ~shade

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 12, 2014, 12:12:46 PM
So... ~tumble
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 12, 2014, 03:09:39 PM
Check this sky out!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F12%2F802eaaf80f4d44afd3b7c68fefcc8c97.jpg&hash=43dc33b3cac684c4a61c65261a149b0e9cb0e023)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 12, 2014, 03:14:29 PM
Looking and admiring the outside again huh?!?!?  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 12, 2014, 03:26:59 PM
The 2.99 sale on the house reel covers is killing me. It wouldn't hurt to cover my curados
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 12, 2014, 03:27:33 PM
Especially with free shipping
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 12, 2014, 03:28:33 PM
Oh nevermind, not free shipping
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 12, 2014, 06:54:14 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 12, 2014, 03:26:59 PM
The 2.99 sale on the house reel covers is killing me. It wouldn't hurt to cover my curados
Try a brown paper bag lo lo
Lol those reels are butter-faces lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 12, 2014, 07:04:08 PM
Nothing beats fishing on a giraffe.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F12%2F515fe903077da06c452dcce648faf0e9.jpg&hash=caa605c1b15d15df6900f741d3f1fa14d4251cb1)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 12, 2014, 07:28:51 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 12, 2014, 07:04:08 PM
Nothing beats fishing on a giraffe.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F12%2F515fe903077da06c452dcce648faf0e9.jpg&hash=caa605c1b15d15df6900f741d3f1fa14d4251cb1)
Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 12, 2014, 08:40:30 PM
Well... my son's fall baseball season is over. Unfortunately they lost in semifinals series but won 1 game out of a 3 game series. This was his first season playing and he was recognized has the most improved player. He was beaming from ear to ear. Now i have a month or so of breathing room before the spring season starts.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 12, 2014, 11:09:25 PM
Bahahaha!

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F12%2Fcfe774e8a51c3b51f9b8e6982625f141.jpg&hash=45132c2542f8ed406fb55876dc6fcf38d96aebf2)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 13, 2014, 06:22:01 AM
 ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 13, 2014, 06:25:15 AM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 13, 2014, 06:42:31 AM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 13, 2014, 10:41:20 AM
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F13%2F56cbc9fa71017703076bf9d90d35bb19.jpg&hash=3a8b60fc29642270c3190245939b4a5f406e5fe6)
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 13, 2014, 10:49:23 AM
Wooooow
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 13, 2014, 10:50:12 AM
Got the new toy set up.
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F13%2F9cc71a82886ce39a1711b7b648d889ed.jpg&hash=e8da92ff0aabf4a742f42e093430b09983c91e94)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 13, 2014, 10:56:26 AM
Shiver me timbers. What will be the first project?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 13, 2014, 11:50:57 AM
Nice set up there West.  You can cut a lot of timber with it.  12 inch?

I got my stand from a garage sale, and man am I spoiled, best investment I ever made.

Soooo what we building today?

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 13, 2014, 02:37:58 PM
10" blade

Building a chest for the bedroom.

Got some cut and assembled but got the work Christmas party tonight.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F13%2F36a4b2a5c4997c5033a53b61b667a851.jpg&hash=5cddc62a767f254dcb6c223e89cfbd43e241b2a0)
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 13, 2014, 02:56:52 PM
Signin my life away for 5 years on a brand spankin new 'busa
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 13, 2014, 03:22:51 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 13, 2014, 02:56:52 PM
Signin my life away for 5 years on a brand spankin new 'busa
Nice.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 13, 2014, 08:05:07 PM
I'll post a couple better pics early this week when I go back to pick it up.
She is a 2013 leftover with zero miles. Not my favorite color but I got a heck of a deal on it including 0% interest for 5 years. Also got services included up to 11k miles and a extended 5 year warranty that will be 6 years total when added to the one year from suzuki. I cant wait to strip graphics and make it my own style.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F13%2F0ec58472bc85cf08a572bbe9a531c0d5.jpg&hash=3d51d1b8bb7235c2858f95bba2e3910661dc9385) (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F13%2Fd62605ffb0722c5e08ae7f4878cdf0ec.jpg&hash=2a328a8905f8242ba44e8205299259680424aa80)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F13%2F283a9161520adefe30ebd3105a0ea12d.jpg&hash=f846bb3e1b36430b46c9b6d3a78bfb86eb8393aa)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 13, 2014, 08:11:40 PM
I am not into motorcycle 's however that is very nice lookin motorcycle right there. Enjoy!! Be safe.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 13, 2014, 08:30:32 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 13, 2014, 08:11:40 PM
I am not into motorcycle 's however that is very nice lookin motorcycle right there. Enjoy!! Be safe.
Thanks I cant wait to ride her home. I also picked up a blue tooth stereo/phone system/bike to bike communicator that mounts in the helmet
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 13, 2014, 10:08:49 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 13, 2014, 08:05:07 PM
I'll post a couple better pics early this week when I go back to pick it up.
She is a 2013 leftover with zero miles. Not my favorite color but I got a heck of a deal on it including 0% interest for 5 years. Also got services included up to 11k miles and a extended 5 year warranty that will be 6 years total when added to the one year from suzuki. I cant wait to strip graphics and make it my own style.(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F13%2F0ec58472bc85cf08a572bbe9a531c0d5.jpg&hash=3d51d1b8bb7235c2858f95bba2e3910661dc9385) (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F13%2Fd62605ffb0722c5e08ae7f4878cdf0ec.jpg&hash=2a328a8905f8242ba44e8205299259680424aa80)(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F13%2F283a9161520adefe30ebd3105a0ea12d.jpg&hash=f846bb3e1b36430b46c9b6d3a78bfb86eb8393aa)
Please get a good jacket. I know from personal experience that it is not you, it's the other idiots on the road. I miss my All-star GsXR.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 13, 2014, 10:20:10 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 13, 2014, 10:08:49 PM
Please get a good jacket. I know from personal experience that it is not you, it's the other idiots on the road. I miss my All-star GsXR.
Oh I know...another thing that most people dont understand is the importance of NEVER setting your helmet on your bike. They are desigmed for ONE impact. Once it falls of the bike once it can jeopardize its functionality when you really need it. I think its shoe that you can send it in annually and they run it through a imaging machine to check for fractures
This is a pick of my old ninja 1000 with my jacket(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F13%2F500b79202f65386227c97e68d35eddf3.jpg&hash=cb193340a5bf4d774e6b21f1dab81c14cf855994)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 13, 2014, 10:21:52 PM
I miss that bike, what an animal it was on the straights with the timing retard elimimator and pc3
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 14, 2014, 06:36:50 AM
Beautiful bike man. I'm sure it'll turn out great. Toss a Shimano sticker or seven on it lolol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 14, 2014, 06:39:18 AM
I made a decent order of jigs from Siebert Outdoors, I'll post when they come in.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on December 14, 2014, 07:30:20 AM
Congrads on the new Ride. LMG is right (for once LOL) it's not you it's the other guy you got to watch out for.

Since your so close now, if your coming down for Bike Week and prefer tent camping, check out the campground my club offers during the Bike Week & Biketoberfest events. It's motorcycle only tent camping.  www.daytona200mc.com

We get all types of riders that stay with us. Sport Bikes, Touring Bikes, Trikes, Spyders, Crusiers of every make. It's all good.

Ride Safe.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 14, 2014, 09:39:18 AM
Thanks guys!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 14, 2014, 11:21:45 AM
Dang!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F14%2F6610fe2db5126f1b7a57e683b3c7c046.jpg&hash=55d4c0a9abbb4d5c537e77c229b10e233ef8e61c)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 14, 2014, 11:48:18 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 14, 2014, 11:21:45 AM
Dang!
(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F14%2F6610fe2db5126f1b7a57e683b3c7c046.jpg&hash=55d4c0a9abbb4d5c537e77c229b10e233ef8e61c)
That's what happens when they don't open the dam. It becomes a hyacinth graveyard. Looks like the south end of mm35.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 14, 2014, 05:24:25 PM
Got the bluetooth stereo installed(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F14%2Fe929356bfb51352aa98aaeff103fdb17.jpg&hash=722050cefb906fd74881cee83e645f1bc62b2232)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: bassbone1 on December 15, 2014, 12:01:23 PM
This new tapatalk layout will take some getting used to
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 15, 2014, 12:03:09 PM
There the proof lol, that wasnt even my username, signed out and back in to fix it
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 15, 2014, 12:49:07 PM
Im having login problems with mine.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 15, 2014, 02:06:56 PM
You guys are boring me today.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 15, 2014, 02:20:53 PM
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Unless....




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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 15, 2014, 02:56:02 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 15, 2014, 02:06:56 PM
You guys are boring me today.  ~roflmao

No...... your boring.... you seem to set people off with your LMG isms'  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 15, 2014, 03:46:39 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 15, 2014, 02:56:02 PM
No...... your boring.... you seem to set people off with your LMG isms'  ~roflmao

Hey, someones got to do it.  8)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 15, 2014, 03:58:01 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 15, 2014, 03:46:39 PM
Hey, someones got to do it.  8)

Yep!! and your slacking my friend....  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 15, 2014, 05:25:32 PM
I slept half the day but managed to wok on the chest some. It's upside down drying. Oh and i's just leaning together. Gotta sand and stain it before assembly.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 15, 2014, 05:32:13 PM
Nice WEST!! I wish I had more carpenter tendency's in me. That skill set comes in handy when you own a home and it can potentially save you $$ in several home projects.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 15, 2014, 05:44:48 PM
What happened to Tapatalk? Weird way to navigate. I figured it out, but WTF?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 15, 2014, 05:50:08 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 15, 2014, 05:44:48 PM
What happened to Tapatalk? Weird way to navigate. I figured it out, but WTF?

Ok.... your the 3rd person who has mentioned Tapatalk today. What happened is there a new update? Because I am still operating mine on the previous platform, i guess. Besides the issue with that one pic, every thing else is status quo.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 15, 2014, 06:24:33 PM
Yeah. It's a bit different
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 15, 2014, 06:27:40 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 15, 2014, 06:24:33 PM
Yeah. It's a bit different
I guess i will receive the update info soon.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 15, 2014, 06:33:08 PM
Is this for Ifone or android because mine looks basically the same.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 15, 2014, 06:38:37 PM
Droid
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 15, 2014, 06:43:10 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 15, 2014, 06:38:37 PM
Droid
Huh.... mine is droid also.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 15, 2014, 06:43:23 PM
Yea mine just updated while I was on Facebook.  Looks about the same commands dropped down to the bottom. Adds are a PIA though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 15, 2014, 07:03:50 PM
Quote from: Pferox on December 15, 2014, 06:43:23 PM
Yea mine just updated while I was on Facebook.  Looks about the same commands dropped down to the bottom. Adds are a PIA though.
Yeah, those ads are what fortunately makes it free for all of us. Unfortunately, i totally agree, those adds are a pita, especially when you click on one by mistake... lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 15, 2014, 07:36:41 PM
I have a Mega so I usually can read around them but it must stink on smaller phones.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 15, 2014, 07:48:21 PM
Got my update it does look odd.

Also not sure if you guys know. For Android if you go to "widgets" you can put a "forum shortcut" on your phone instead of going into Tapatalk then choosing.. unless you have a bunch of forums to look at.


See:
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 15, 2014, 08:10:30 PM
That's cool. I only have one forum on it so it's not a problem. I have enough trouble getting around as it is. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 15, 2014, 09:36:01 PM
Well just had to log in again for some reason. Just drove 4 hours after work to pick up the bike (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F15%2Fe81367290f8adae98a6adf9df42fc929.jpg&hash=856bef9d8061d6a745af4e4a05f7e6298248dd92)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 15, 2014, 09:37:52 PM
Im just really not digging the new format, why they always have to mess with a good thing. Aint broke dont fix it
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 16, 2014, 07:59:15 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 15, 2014, 09:36:01 PM
Well just had to log in again for some reason. Just drove 4 hours after work to pick up the bike (https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F15%2Fe81367290f8adae98a6adf9df42fc929.jpg&hash=856bef9d8061d6a745af4e4a05f7e6298248dd92)

Cool man, sweet bike....I dig that helmet too. You see the anniv. edition at the dealer? Anything special about it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 16, 2014, 09:03:16 AM




My tapatalk update notification has arrived. Do i do it?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 16, 2014, 09:27:27 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 16, 2014, 09:03:16 AM



My tapatalk update notification has arrived. Do i do it?

hahaha, I am running an old iPhone that has an error updating the main operating system so I get to use the old versions of all the apps.  lo 8) Stuck in the past might not be a bad thing. tho I hardly use my phone to access anything other than email and ffb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 16, 2014, 09:52:13 AM
Updating is an option, i am fine with the previous version. I'll let you guys sort it out first before  i  update. ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 16, 2014, 12:21:28 PM
It's not bad. I can put my subscribed topics in home page.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 16, 2014, 04:09:28 PM
I went ahead and updated tapatalk. Now i have to get familiarized again.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 16, 2014, 06:08:42 PM
Quote from: MCS on December 16, 2014, 07:59:15 AM
Cool man, sweet bike....I dig that helmet too. You see the anniv. edition at the dealer? Anything special about it?
No same bike diff color. My bike is actually a limeted edition as well. And testing.......
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 16, 2014, 06:12:16 PM
Good it worked. When I first joined the forum I was "BassBone" then I had my name changed to what it is now. When the update happened it wanted to log me in as bassbone1 whuch never existed with the 1. I deleted tapatalk, reinstalled it, and signed in using Facebook which got me back on track. Its all good now minus the more challenging viewing/scrollling of the timeline if you know what I mean
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 16, 2014, 06:15:50 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 16, 2014, 06:12:16 PM
Good it worked. When I first joined the forum I was "BassBone" then I had my name changed to what it is now. When the update happened it wanted to log me in as bassbone1 whuch never existed with the 1. I deleted tapatalk, reinstalled it, and signed in using Facebook which got me back on track. Its all good now minus the more challenging viewing/scrollling of the timeline if you know what I mean
Yeah... that timeline thing is weird. Lol..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 16, 2014, 07:23:33 PM
I just click on "participated" cause these are always near the top.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 16, 2014, 07:31:32 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 16, 2014, 07:23:33 PM
I just click on "participated" cause these are always near the top.

It's "subscribe", duh. Lol

It's a really good feature that you can click an icon and pull up your subscribed topics. Makes getting to Fishbooking and Bragging Rights a lot easier.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 16, 2014, 07:53:28 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 16, 2014, 07:31:32 PM
It's "subscribe", duh. Lol

It's a really good feature that you can click an icon and pull up your subscribed topics. Makes getting to Fishbooking and Bragging Rights a lot easier.
Yea I used to do that. But got tired of the notifications.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 16, 2014, 07:54:38 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 16, 2014, 07:53:28 PM
Yea I used to do that. But got tired of the notifications.

That's how I try and keep up with you tards. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 16, 2014, 08:52:27 PM
Imsurancr companies dont like the word hyabusa.., 16 years of motorcycle licence, squeaky clean record, MSF basic and sport bike course qualified, 32 years old, no insurance claim ever= 30 bucks a month total loss full collision on the ninja 1000, 120 bucks a month with 230 down for the busa
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 16, 2014, 09:13:33 PM
Insurance is nothing but a scam.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 17, 2014, 04:06:17 AM
If you don't have payments all you need is PIP and Liability.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 17, 2014, 05:43:45 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 17, 2014, 04:06:17 AM
If you don't have payments all you need is PIP and Liability.
Thanks, i regularly buy $16,000 motorcycles cash.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 17, 2014, 05:44:42 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 17, 2014, 05:43:45 AM
Thanks, i regularly buy $16,000 motorcycles cash.

Come on money bags, we all know what you do. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 17, 2014, 05:45:29 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 17, 2014, 05:44:42 AM
Come on money bags, we all know what you do. Lol.
Haha, bags of debt maybe
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 17, 2014, 05:46:02 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 17, 2014, 05:45:29 AM
Haha, bags of debt maybe

At least your gas mileage will be good. Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 17, 2014, 06:43:31 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 17, 2014, 05:46:02 AM
At least your gas mileage will be good. Lol.
Barely, its 200 horsepower bike that takes premium gas only. I think on a good day you can get 35mpg. I bet one of those 250 crotch non-rockets probly gets 60 mpg
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 17, 2014, 11:07:58 AM
The Wife still having a hard time on what to get me. I just told her to go to TW and order me a Lexa100 that's on sale. I will give that reel a shot for the price. Make a good beater.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 17, 2014, 06:42:30 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 17, 2014, 11:07:58 AM
The Wife still having a hard time on what to get me. I just told her to go to TW and order me a Lexa100 that's on sale. I will give that reel a shot for the price. Make a good beater.
Thats cool. Ive been eyeing that reel for some time too. Its gotta be hard to beat for the money. If yoy see any negative reviews on the quality or longevity of the internals, dont forget you can always change parts out for cheap like brass gears and such. Its actually a very good looking reel right off the bat. Kinda a poor man steez
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 17, 2014, 09:25:47 PM
Yeah, I figure for the sale price it's definitely worth it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 18, 2014, 12:11:00 AM
LMG getting another reel..... shocker lol

Don't worry I haven't bought a rod or reel in over a year and a half.... (cough) I did buy two boats... lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 18, 2014, 04:32:54 PM
Finally got my Senko rod. I'm gonna try fishing them with braid. How does 40lb sound? Should I use a leader with braid?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 18, 2014, 04:43:05 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 18, 2014, 04:32:54 PM
Finally got my Senko rod. I'm gonna try fishing them with braid. How does 40lb sound? Should I use a leader with braid?
Sooooo???? What did you get? 40lb braid is fine, that's exactly what i am throwing. It doesn't dig like 30lb has a tendency to do. If you need to use a leader, so be it. 12lb yozuri leader compliments the braid. Just don't do a crazy hook set. Enjoy the new rod!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 18, 2014, 04:45:17 PM
LMG this is what you should of done with elf lol.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F18%2F1e0014ba4d95ea412cf23f4f2da90f38.jpg&hash=f398b9ca7c34c00e471c73c204da6d032e414476)

Not my elf lol. Someone elses.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 18, 2014, 04:48:36 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 18, 2014, 04:45:17 PM
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Rotfl!!! Lol!!! My kids love their elf on a shelf. After seeing your elf i can't see our elf  the same way again!! Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 18, 2014, 06:16:19 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 18, 2014, 04:43:05 PM
Sooooo???? What did you get? 40lb braid is fine, that's exactly what i am throwing. It doesn't dig like 30lb has a tendency to do. If you need to use a leader, so be it. 12lb yozuri leader compliments the braid. Just don't do a crazy hook set. Enjoy the new rod!!
I stuck with the same line from MB. It's the Extreme Mission Type F. So I'm guessing that you don't care for a leader while fishing bottom contact lures or Senkos?? I had a catastrophic failure with InvizX..... I'm over fluorocarbon! Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 18, 2014, 06:34:52 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 18, 2014, 06:16:19 PM
I stuck with the same line from MB. It's the Extreme Mission Type F. So I'm guessing that you don't care for a leader while fishing bottom contact lures or Senkos?? I had a catastrophic failure with InvizX..... I'm over fluorocarbon! Lol.
I don't care for leaders unless i am fishing crystal clear water like old limestone lakes. Since the glades isn't like that, i stick with 100% braid.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 18, 2014, 06:36:39 PM
I pretty much have narrowed down my go to lines. Only 2 of them. Power pro and yozuri hybrid.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 18, 2014, 06:54:51 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 18, 2014, 06:34:52 PM
I don't care for leaders unless i am fishing crystal clear water like old limestone lakes. Since the glades isn't like that, i stick with 100% braid.
Yeah, when I'm fishing on the flats I use braid with a fluorocarbon leader. I get tired of hearing the knot slap the rod eyes! I'm going straight braid for Senkos and T-Rigs. I'm only using mono for topwater, spinnerbaits, and cranks. Soon to try Yozuri Hybrid and Sunline Defier. Heard good things about both. Hopefully I can fish some Saturday!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 18, 2014, 06:59:16 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 18, 2014, 04:45:17 PM
LMG this is what you should of done with elf lol.

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Not my elf lol. Someone elses.

I love it!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 18, 2014, 07:09:07 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 18, 2014, 06:54:51 PM
Yeah, when I'm fishing on the flats I use braid with a fluorocarbon leader. I get tired of hearing the knot slap the rod eyes! I'm going straight braid for Senkos and T-Rigs. I'm only using mono for topwater, spinnerbaits, and cranks. Soon to try Yozuri Hybrid and Sunline Defier. Heard good things about both. Hopefully I can fish some Saturday!
I have 1 reel designated with 12lb yozuri. This one throws spinnerbaits and flukes. If need be it can serve has a t-rig outfit. 1 reel throws 50lb braid (frogging) 2 reels throw 40lb braid and my last one throws 65lb braid for punching and flipping. Pretty much set with those 5.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 19, 2014, 06:02:33 AM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 18, 2014, 07:09:07 PM
I have 1 reel designated with 12lb yozuri. This one throws spinnerbaits and flukes. If need be it can serve has a t-rig outfit. 1 reel throws 50lb braid (frogging) 2 reels throw 40lb braid and my last one throws 65lb braid for punching and flipping. Pretty much set with those 5.
Mine is kind of similar.

1 Med 6'6 with mono (cranks, topwater like poppers)

1 Med 6'6 with 30lb braid with NO leader (speedworms, trick worms, senkos)

1 MH 7' with 40lb braid (gambler ez's, spinnerbaits, jigs) **this rod is more H then MH so it gets more heavy jigs and etc***

1 MH 7' with 40lb braid (t-rigs, ribbon or big worms, jigs)

1 MH 7' with 65 braid (flippin and frogs) **also on the H side.. oh and a 7:1:1 reel**

Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 19, 2014, 02:42:15 PM
Now thats a spinnerbait! 1-1/2 oz lol(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F19%2Fdc0c8c88d9ae35384fd795bd2e3d8c9c.jpg&hash=7baf3c69da4407f0e7c38685d32b48b5fe0a0bb5)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 19, 2014, 02:47:09 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 19, 2014, 02:42:15 PM
Now thats a spinnerbait! 1-1/2 oz lol(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F19%2Fdc0c8c88d9ae35384fd795bd2e3d8c9c.jpg&hash=7baf3c69da4407f0e7c38685d32b48b5fe0a0bb5)
If you cast to a spot and a bass floats up with a head injury... does it still count? Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 19, 2014, 05:45:39 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 19, 2014, 02:47:09 PM
If you cast to a spot and a bass floats up with a head injury... does it still count? Lol

Bwahahaha, that Shit was funny!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 19, 2014, 06:40:38 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 19, 2014, 06:41:54 PM
It will probly be a great ledge beater or for running it through a school or if I rig huge to go on a straight trophy hunt
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 12:44:17 AM
Bought a new TV finally for the new house.  Been looking for a while.

Check out on of the Apps on it.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F19%2F15f8b2f3ff4157f1fdfb9e30b14e3695.jpg&hash=9658fe5b74648d2ef2223df75a64af341bb2a6c7)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Bigwrench on December 20, 2014, 04:27:05 AM

Quote from: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 12:44:17 AM
Bought a new TV finally for the new house.  Been looking for a while.

Check out on of the Apps on it.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F19%2F15f8b2f3ff4157f1fdfb9e30b14e3695.jpg&hash=9658fe5b74648d2ef2223df75a64af341bb2a6c7)
That's crazy ! I'd never leave the couch if I could do that with my tv lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 04:30:35 AM
I hear ya Rick lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 08:02:59 AM
Caught PZ about to launch his boat.. lol

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F20%2F181603e1bccbdbe87edc432318fc933e.jpg&hash=58802b2cedf4fe688cc032f87fc22f0da01f4885)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 20, 2014, 08:23:46 AM
Quote from: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 12:44:17 AM
Bought a new TV finally for the new house.  Been looking for a while.

Check out on of the Apps on it.

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F19%2F15f8b2f3ff4157f1fdfb9e30b14e3695.jpg&hash=9658fe5b74648d2ef2223df75a64af341bb2a6c7)

Why is it soo tall?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 20, 2014, 08:24:42 AM
Quote from: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 08:02:59 AM
Caught PZ about to launch his boat.. lol

(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F20%2F181603e1bccbdbe87edc432318fc933e.jpg&hash=58802b2cedf4fe688cc032f87fc22f0da01f4885)

Laugh now, but there will be 200 Cubans coming to the US in that there boat in the next few months.  :'(
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 08:26:37 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 20, 2014, 08:23:46 AM
Why is it soo tall?
It's a 65" smart tv... yea... got it on sale at Walmart for $650
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 20, 2014, 08:52:55 AM
Quote from: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 08:26:37 AM
It's a 65" smart tv... yea... got it on sale at Walmart for $650

But its vertically tall. Never seen that before. Thought maybe the picture was sideways for a second there.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 20, 2014, 09:03:33 AM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 20, 2014, 08:52:55 AM
But its vertically tall. Never seen that before. Thought maybe the picture was sideways for a second there.
I was thinkin the same thing. I think its just the format of the app
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 20, 2014, 09:03:56 AM
Like to say its blacked out on the sides
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 03:05:58 PM
Oh cause the app only shows over on the left hand side. It keeps playing what over and the app is on the side till you play something.   I wasn't watching tv I was just setting it all up.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 20, 2014, 03:40:25 PM
Ah
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 20, 2014, 04:38:55 PM
Cant believe I havent gone out once in months, reels arent even spooled. I did get the boat registered yesterday and the motor is serviced. Now that im starting to get more settled its almost time to get back out there
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 20, 2014, 06:09:15 PM
Duct tape boat was for a charity event. I bought this bass boat last week.



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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 06:23:09 PM
I bet it sits in some shallow water? Lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 20, 2014, 06:28:42 PM
Creates structure wherever I go lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 20, 2014, 06:43:53 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 20, 2014, 06:09:15 PM
Duct tape boat was for a charity event. I bought this bass boat last week.



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Nice flats boat!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 20, 2014, 07:54:43 PM
Probably exactly what LMG would think.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 20, 2014, 08:09:12 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 20, 2014, 07:54:43 PM
Probably exactly what LMG would think.

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Yes, yes it is..drool..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 08:44:02 PM
Shimano?  I'm lost?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 08:44:20 PM
Ohh I see it now... lolol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 20, 2014, 09:07:43 PM
Quote from: Pz3 on December 20, 2014, 07:54:43 PM
Probably exactly what LMG would think.

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I think it's got 2 handles.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 20, 2014, 09:57:33 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 20, 2014, 08:44:02 PM
Shimano?  I'm lost?
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 21, 2014, 02:27:02 PM
Got some decent in laws lol little bag of plastics and a jig!!

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 21, 2014, 03:16:22 PM
Nice. Lets see if my family gets me anything like that lol. Doubt it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 21, 2014, 07:53:26 PM
Check this little creep out. I should see if I can(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F21%2F444f9070cf1081c77c44a11681a0b7e8.jpg&hash=6e8e2a1887cdcb8e132d265f10f5fb1a0552e964) pull that outfit off now lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 21, 2014, 07:57:53 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 21, 2014, 07:53:26 PM
Check this little creep out. I should see if I can(https://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ftapatalk.imageshack.com%2Fv2%2F14%2F12%2F21%2F444f9070cf1081c77c44a11681a0b7e8.jpg&hash=6e8e2a1887cdcb8e132d265f10f5fb1a0552e964) pull that outfit off now lmao
Lol!!! That would look very awkward indeed.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 21, 2014, 07:59:54 PM
Idk if you guys have ever heard of fruitville but thats where a brother grew up
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 23, 2014, 01:15:56 AM
Here's a cool pic the wife took the first afternoon of our "classic" earlier this year.  Thought it looked cool with this filter.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 23, 2014, 04:17:47 AM
Nice pics guys. Love the shorts Dark.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Deadeye on December 23, 2014, 06:52:45 AM
Quote from: West6550 on December 23, 2014, 01:15:56 AM
Here's a cool pic the wife took the first afternoon of our "classic" earlier this year.  Thought it looked cool with this filter.

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No wonder you didn't catch many fish during the Classic, you were on LSD!

Seriously though, cool pic.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 23, 2014, 06:55:19 AM
Lmao "The snozberries taste like snozberries" lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 23, 2014, 07:56:26 AM
Quote from: West6550 on December 23, 2014, 06:55:19 AM
Lmao "The snozberries taste like snozberries" lol
Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 24, 2014, 04:47:35 PM
You know sometimes it easy to take for granted how many fish I do catch. My mother grew up eating these fish and always begs me to keep them for her. So I did keep a couple the last few months. We chowed down and it made her christmas.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 24, 2014, 05:20:08 PM
there is some good eating there Pz.  We eat a lot of fish around here, when I can bring them in.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 24, 2014, 05:25:20 PM
Yeah I finally tried frying just the skin after it was filleted. I always liked skin on but man.... skin by itself is seriously tasty.

Likes to roll up though. Comes out like a tortia or something lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 24, 2014, 05:37:15 PM
Looks delicious!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 24, 2014, 06:28:10 PM
Nice Pz that looks mmmh mmmh  good. we are having some flounder and mayport shrimp for our Xmas dinner.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 24, 2014, 06:30:06 PM
I will be fishing on the saintjohns where drums and bass frolic together more often. Bass is good but I miss my saltwater varieties.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 25, 2014, 05:01:58 AM
Here is my first GoPro video I made this AM while catching those few fish.

Fishing Lake Ned 12/24/2014:
http://youtu.be/dJ3MmeAL1Hg (http://youtu.be/dJ3MmeAL1Hg)

Oh and LMG I was just kidding.. lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 25, 2014, 05:31:41 AM
That was actually pretty neat. Looks like that boat rides quite well.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 25, 2014, 06:09:36 AM
Thanks, it is a great little boat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 25, 2014, 07:35:46 AM
For Xmas Santa gifted me a GoPro!! This should be interesting. Lol....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 25, 2014, 07:44:00 AM
Wife got me a Daiwa Lexa, some Power Pro, and lures. Parents got me $100 for Bass Pro. Looks like I'm gonna need a rod, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 25, 2014, 08:22:50 AM
Quote from: West6550 on December 25, 2014, 05:01:58 AM
Here is my first GoPro video I made this AM while catching those few fish.

Fishing Lake Ned 12/24/2014:
http://youtu.be/dJ3MmeAL1Hg (http://youtu.be/dJ3MmeAL1Hg)

Oh and LMG I was just kidding.. lol

Thomas thanks for that video. Pretty dang cool. I love the little lake you live on BTW. I look at these videos differently now that I have a gopro.. lol. Is that a special hat to mount the camera or an adapter of sorts you place on the hat?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 25, 2014, 10:34:12 AM
Wife got me the head mount as well.  It comes with a way to clip it on a hat or wear a hat backwards and the headband under.  I just left the hat off.  I would like to mount them in my boat to get the whole shot of me fishing but it is cool.

This:
http://shop.gopro.com/mounts/head-strap-plus-quickclip/ACHOM-001.html (http://shop.gopro.com/mounts/head-strap-plus-quickclip/ACHOM-001.html)


Also Lou I saw this and thought it was helpful:
http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=120250.0 (http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=120250.0)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 25, 2014, 10:49:31 AM
Thanks for the info Thomas, i think i am really going to get into this.... lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 26, 2014, 01:44:46 PM
Well, looks like a trip to the ole Bass Pro tonight is in my future. I have $165 to blow, and believe $100 of that is going to a rod for the Daiwa reel the Wife got me. Like I need another combo, but hey, what the hell right? I know I am going to be doing quite the amount of flipping and pitching next month with Chad Morgenthaler, so I may need to dedicate the Zillion Coastal rig to that, and have another stout rig for frogging. Thinking maybe a Veritas 2.0 for the Lexa. Could be spooled with 50# Power Pro and double as a swim jig rig too. I know I am bringing 4 rigs only with the trip on his boat. Got to figure out what is gonna make a combo for this reel.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 26, 2014, 01:50:58 PM
I just completed my make shift Gopro hat. Sacraficed an old hat I had never used, looked up the topic on Youtube and voila..... giving time for the adhesive to set and I will post pics of the finished product in a bit. LOL... looks pretty cool.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 26, 2014, 01:54:46 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 25, 2014, 10:34:12 AM
Wife got me the head mount as well.  It comes with a way to clip it on a hat or wear a hat backwards and the headband under.  I just left the hat off.  I would like to mount them in my boat to get the whole shot of me fishing but it is cool.

This:
http://shop.gopro.com/mounts/head-strap-plus-quickclip/ACHOM-001.html (http://shop.gopro.com/mounts/head-strap-plus-quickclip/ACHOM-001.html)


Also Lou I saw this and thought it was helpful:
http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=120250.0 (http://www.ultimatebass.com/bass-fishing-forum/index.php?topic=120250.0)

WEST, thank you for the links, I saw one of them already. I also went ahead and ordered the extended battery pack that this gentleman Scott M, uses. Not bad  $$ on Amazon. With Prime it will be here on Monday.

My wife also got me the clamp with the extended arm attached to it. I can clamp it on the windguard of my boat and get a whole shot of the front of the bow. I was messing with the editing features last night. Just finished mounting a clip on a hat, and see if I can shoot my first vid at the canal a little later.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 26, 2014, 02:04:01 PM
Check it out...

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 26, 2014, 02:06:24 PM
I see that taking a drink when the glue breaks.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 26, 2014, 02:17:59 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 26, 2014, 02:06:24 PM
I see that taking a drink when the glue breaks.
I was noticing that. There is another vid with a better secured way of mounting, however you need the clip of the headstrap to do it. Let's see what happens. Lol.. it kept me busy for a little while at least. Lol..
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 26, 2014, 02:18:50 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 26, 2014, 02:17:59 PM
I was noticing that. There is another vid with a better secured way of mounting, however you need the clip of the headstrap to do it. Let's see what happens. Lol.. it kept me busy for a little while at least. Lol..

Is there a way to put a screw though the bill into the base?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 26, 2014, 02:30:00 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 26, 2014, 02:18:50 PM
Is there a way to put a screw though the bill into the base?

No, it doesn't work that way. The camera slides on to clips. Which then attaches to what ever apparatus you choose.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 26, 2014, 02:31:15 PM
The other way utilizes 4 zip ties that then attaches to the hat.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 26, 2014, 02:59:04 PM
I took a regular digital camera. Went to goodwill got a hat with a stiff bill.

Home depot next, got some plastic bolts washers.

Looks rediculous but works very well. I never use it though.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 26, 2014, 03:54:26 PM
I have a VHS camera mounted to a hard hat that I wear. My neck is pretty stiff after about an hour, but hey, that's the price to pay to record yourself.  ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 26, 2014, 04:04:35 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 26, 2014, 03:54:26 PM
I have a VHS camera mounted to a hard hat that I wear. My neck is pretty stiff after about an hour, but hey, that's the price to pay to record yourself.  ~roflmao
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 26, 2014, 05:12:13 PM
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 26, 2014, 06:17:52 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 26, 2014, 02:18:50 PM
Is there a way to put a screw though the bill into the base?

Great minds think alike I was just about to type that lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 26, 2014, 07:36:28 PM
I just figured out if you steal a truck that has an attached boat in GTA V you can actually launch it in the water. Game never gets old lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 26, 2014, 09:17:47 PM
Ended up with the Veritas 2.0. It has a clicking lock nut for the reel seat. Pretty cool.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 27, 2014, 02:07:31 AM
Here Lou I found this too.  Probably gonna order one and try it out.  Comes with a lot of stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OMTCL84/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YLsNub14ZXCZ2  (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OMTCL84/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YLsNub14ZXCZ2)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 27, 2014, 07:52:25 AM
Quote from: West6550 on December 27, 2014, 02:07:31 AM
Here Lou I found this too.  Probably gonna order one and try it out.  Comes with a lot of stuff.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OMTCL84/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YLsNub14ZXCZ2  (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OMTCL84/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_YLsNub14ZXCZ2)
Yeah, i saw that yesterday. The Mrs. asked if i wanted that. But i passed for now.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 27, 2014, 07:54:30 AM
I ordered a floating door for the back of mine for $10 and a GoPro brand tripod mount.  I'm going to make a stand to go into the rear seat post hole to film me and the front of the boat while I fish.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 27, 2014, 08:04:23 AM
Quote from: West6550 on December 27, 2014, 07:54:30 AM
I ordered a floating door for the back of mine for $10 and a GoPro brand tripod mount.  I'm going to make a stand to go into the rear seat post hole to film me and the front of the boat while I fish.
Sounds good. I don't fish solo, so that option doesn't work. However, like i mentioned before. I do have the clamp with the extended arm and that i can use.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 27, 2014, 08:16:26 AM
Yea I'd love to have one of those   clamps.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 27, 2014, 01:33:44 PM
Okay got some things finally done on the boat.  Got my bunk board holder mounted and moved he fire extinguisher.  Did a little touch up painting and cleaned out my live well and got  the boat orginazed.  Hopefully this paint will be try in an hour and I'm going fishing!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 01:43:54 PM
Pitching box getting together.
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Some Evolution Tungsten jigs ready.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 02:30:13 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 01:43:54 PM
Pitching box getting together.
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Some Evolution Tungsten jigs ready.
Looks good. What is in the slot on the left under the jig that looks like a cross between a creture bait and a jig skirt?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 02:31:12 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 02:30:13 PM
Looks good. What is in the slot on the left under the jig that looks like a cross between a creture bait and a jig skirt?
A special skirt for pitching.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 02:31:57 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 02:31:12 PM
A special skirt for pitching.
Yes go on....ive never seen anything like that
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 02:32:39 PM
And pitching and flipping is my bread and butter
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 02:32:55 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 02:31:57 PM
Yes go on....ive never seen anything like that
I'm afraid I can not. Secret weapon.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 02:33:15 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 02:32:55 PM
I'm afraid I can not. Secret weapon.
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 27, 2014, 02:40:55 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 02:32:55 PM
I'm afraid I can not. Secret weapon.

Dark... he can tell you but then he would have to..... heck you know the rest.   lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 02:41:16 PM
Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 27, 2014, 02:45:24 PM
Checking out early Gents, I am taking the Mrs out for her Xmas gift. Dinner and Cirque de Soleil show. Good luck to all of you fishing tomorrow.  ~beer~
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 02:45:52 PM
Have fun Lou.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 27, 2014, 03:05:01 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 02:45:52 PM
Have fun Lou.
Tx, will do.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 03:11:32 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 27, 2014, 02:45:24 PM
Checking out early Gents, I am taking the Mrs out for her Xmas gift. Dinner and Cirque de Soleil show. Good luck to all of you fishing tomorrow.  ~beer~
Have fun brother
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 03:12:30 PM
So I fpund out the flu shot/mist only works if the flu strain doesnt evolve during the season in which it did so now i have the flu yeay
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 27, 2014, 03:21:54 PM
Lou don't wear the GoPro on "date night".... I got in trouble for that already.. lololol jk lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 27, 2014, 05:25:19 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 27, 2014, 03:21:54 PM
Lou don't wear the GoPro on "date night".... I got in trouble for that already.. lololol jk lol
Ha ha. I have a friend that is divorced now because of that! Lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 27, 2014, 05:26:26 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 03:12:30 PM
So I fpund out the flu shot/mist only works if the flu strain doesnt evolve during the season in which it did so now i have the flu yeay
Sick call. Bed rest. No fishing for you.
Title: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 27, 2014, 05:36:26 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 03:12:30 PM
So I fpund out the flu shot/mist only works if the flu strain doesnt evolve during the season in which it did so now i have the flu yeay

Tell me about it...kids gottem back in oct.....oldest got sick as dog Monday I was by wed. But the one with and littles got tama-flu (those kids hate the taste lol) and in an hour he was like iron man. I didnt go to the doc but wed and Thursday were worst days, lil tylonols and kids allergy (double up the dose) and a yuengling pounder will help u sleep. I still got a cough. Good luck brother hope you feel well soon.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 27, 2014, 05:38:45 PM
Quote from: MCS on December 27, 2014, 05:36:26 PM
Tell me about it...kids gottem back in oct.....oldest got sick as dog Monday I was by wed. But the one with and littles got thurmaflu and in an hour he was like iron man. I didnt go to the doc but wed and Thursday were worst days, lil tylonols and kids allergy (double up the dose) and a yuengling pounder will help u sleep. I still got a cough. Good luck brother hope you feel well soon.
Yea sleep about that. Ive been waking up early as crap feeling like I have a miserable hangover or something. Its friggin terrible. I have tamiflu, loratabs, and anti biotics so i should be good in a couple of days. Thanks for the well wish brother
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 27, 2014, 05:43:12 PM
Quote from: ccr425 on December 27, 2014, 05:25:19 PM
Ha ha. I have a friend that is divorced now because of that! Lol.
Ouch!!! Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 06:03:10 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 27, 2014, 03:21:54 PM
Lou don't wear the GoPro on "date night".... I got in trouble for that already.. lololol jk lol
Date night is fine. Just make sure to take the hat off if things get frisky.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 27, 2014, 06:20:17 PM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 27, 2014, 06:03:10 PM
Date night is fine. Just make sure to take the hat off if things get frisky.

Maybe the problem was "date night" wasnt filmed with his actual wife lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 28, 2014, 08:26:26 AM
 lo I go out for one evening and people are wearing go pro's to bed and getting divorces..... geesh. Too funny.

The Mrs. and I had very good time last night. Unfortunately, the restaurant I originally intended to dine at had been closed for quite some time now. Since I do not frequent that area much I was unaware that it has been since changed into a school!!  :o  So we had dinner at another restaurant and enjoyed the performances at Cirque de soleil. Quiet time without kids every once in while can be refreshing.  lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 28, 2014, 12:04:14 PM
WEST, I was delivered the 32gb card for the GoPro and the recording time was increased to 4hrs and 40 min on the 1080 setting. FYI.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 28, 2014, 12:16:20 PM
Nice! Thanks Lou.  I may have to upgrade to a 32gb
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 28, 2014, 12:21:28 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 28, 2014, 12:16:20 PM
Nice! Thanks Lou.  I may have to upgrade to a 32gb
Glad to help
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 28, 2014, 01:00:02 PM
 lo Thought I should report this. The make shift Go Pro hat mount, did not work. Unless the brim of the hat stays straight constantly then maybe. My cap is more like a baseball cap where the brim curves. It wasn't like the more modern hats youth's wear today that its a straight brimmed hat. Oh well, plan B. I will get the head mount piece and attach it to the hat vs wearing a strap around my head. I still want my eyes shielded from up above vs just wearing a strap attached to my head. Stay tuned.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 28, 2014, 01:00:26 PM
Well fishin with the Girl didnt work in her favor. I got two and we went walking I spotted 3-4 fish around 12-14".

She tried her best but spooked 3 and couldnt get the accuracy to get the last one (between some sticks).

Was fun though. I'll have to keep teaching her. :)


About my jerry rigged go pro lol.
Washers nut bolt 2$ home depot
Hat 2$ good will
Digital camera free if you have one.

Pretty simple
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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 28, 2014, 09:55:05 PM
Lou I wore my hat today and the GoPro headstrap over it with no problems.  Just nothing making a video out of lol...  maybe a tour of my lake video lmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 28, 2014, 09:58:48 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 28, 2014, 09:55:05 PM
Lou I wore my hat today and the GoPro headstrap over it with no problems.  Just nothing making a video out of lol...  maybe a tour of my lake video lmao
Thanks West, i will look into it.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 28, 2014, 10:41:52 PM
Almost forgot it also came with a hat clip for the bill.  But I like the harness. Sturdy and I don't want the lake to claim it lol

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 29, 2014, 09:42:21 AM
Has anybody looked into like the garmin or another camera or is the go pro the way to go? Before I deploy again I will definatly have one so I can get some cool firefight footage of me bi-winning. Also might be cool to put a mount on the 'busa
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 29, 2014, 09:54:24 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 29, 2014, 09:42:21 AM
Has anybody looked into like the garmin or another camera or is the go pro the way to go? Before I deploy again I will definatly have one so I can get some cool firefight footage of me bi-winning. Also might be cool to put a mount on the 'busa
I have not seen other HD camera's that weren't gopro. But i am sure they are out there. These little cameras have taken off.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: MCS on December 29, 2014, 10:02:05 AM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 29, 2014, 09:42:21 AM
Has anybody looked into like the garmin or another camera or is the go pro the way to go? Before I deploy again I will definatly have one so I can get some cool firefight footage of me bi-winning. Also might be cool to put a mount on the 'busa

As far as cameras for UAVs I seen used in site survey. The GoPro are a the lightest with the best resolution for the best price. I am sure you can get better resolution or cheaper but most are heavier or more expensive. So I mean if they are good enough to use in the A/E field they should be good enough for Joe Shmo to film himself plucking a couple of dinks out of Toho or sneaking the dink in his old lady on date night lo lo
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 29, 2014, 10:28:37 AM
Ha ha.....
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 29, 2014, 12:58:24 PM
Wooooowwwww lmao MCS
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 29, 2014, 02:11:33 PM
West... my power bank was just delivered.

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So now i will be breaking in a new fish finder and gopro when i go fishing on New Years. Lol!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 29, 2014, 02:25:05 PM
Oh Lord, I can see it now. Next years FBR Classic, these 2 bobo's walking around with these things strapped to their heads. Wait, I see a pilot episode to the new hit reality show. ~roflmao
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: ccr425 on December 29, 2014, 02:45:21 PM
LMG, I was thinking the same exact thing! I'd watch that show, lol.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 29, 2014, 02:58:54 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 29, 2014, 02:25:05 PM
Oh Lord, I can see it now. Next years FBR Classic, these 2 bobo's walking around with these things strapped to their heads. Wait, I see a pilot episode to the new hit reality show. ~roflmao
Nah, i will not have it strapped on my head if i am on the boat. It will be clamped on the boat ;)
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 29, 2014, 03:00:47 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 29, 2014, 09:42:21 AM
Has anybody looked into like the garmin or another camera or is the go pro the way to go? Before I deploy again I will definatly have one so I can get some cool firefight footage of me bi-winning. Also might be cool to put a mount on the 'busa
Wish I had one for the firefights. Got a video of us calling an apache in to blow up a cave. That was pretty cool.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 29, 2014, 03:30:30 PM
LMG if Lou filmed you in the trailer this past classic I don't want to see it lololol

Lou I got my tripod mounts in today.  As soon as I get of the water I'm heading to Lowes to buy stuff to build a mount.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 29, 2014, 04:03:24 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 29, 2014, 03:30:30 PM
LMG if Lou filmed you in the trailer this past classic I don't want to see it lololol

Lou I got my tripod mounts in today.  As soon as I get of the water I'm heading to Lowes to buy stuff to build a mount.
Cool, post pics.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pferox on December 29, 2014, 05:23:51 PM
Here is a non go pro, and they have one under 80 bucks.

Uncle Steve uses this for his newer videos, BTW.

http://www.sjcam.com/en/
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 29, 2014, 05:55:32 PM
Lou this is what it looks like on a hat.

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Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 29, 2014, 06:14:18 PM
Quote from: West6550 on December 29, 2014, 05:55:32 PM
Lou this is what it looks like on a hat.

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Thanks for that pic. That doesn't look bad at all. I was picturing it differently.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 29, 2014, 07:32:30 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 29, 2014, 04:03:24 PM
Cool, post pics.
Will do.  Might make a little "How to" video as well.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Pz3 on December 29, 2014, 07:38:27 PM
Sounds fun west.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 30, 2014, 09:49:11 AM
WEST, i used one of my BPS gift cards to get this:

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I like this way better. It feels better secured.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: West6550 on December 30, 2014, 10:27:13 AM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 30, 2014, 01:51:43 PM
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New fishfinder is up and running. Woohoo!!
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 30, 2014, 02:59:22 PM
Nice now you can join us in tbe frustration of trying to figure out what your looking at lol. I have a 898hd si unit which Ive had for q good while now and still dont know what the heck im looking at most of the time on imaging. Does that unit have some sort of gps capability?
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 30, 2014, 03:10:00 PM
Quote from: Dark3 on December 30, 2014, 02:59:22 PM
Nice now you can join us in tbe frustration of trying to figure out what your looking at lol. I have a 898hd si unit which Ive had for q good while now and still dont know what the heck im looking at most of the time on imaging. Does that unit have some sort of gps capability?

They do have Elite 4X's with GPS capability, but I purchased mine without that feature. I do not fish open water alot. The majority of my fishing is done on canals in the Glades.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Dark3 on December 30, 2014, 03:33:35 PM
Quote from: Bassinlou on December 30, 2014, 03:10:00 PM
They do have Elite 4X's with GPS capability, but I purchased mine without that feature. I do not fish open water alot. The majority of my fishing is done on canals in the Glades.
Oh ok, well that is more so useful for side imaging than down imaging. You can mark a waypoint on a piece of structure you wish to target than use the plotter to fish it. Kind of a pain though
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 30, 2014, 04:27:51 PM
Its really cool when there is a gator under the water. I was pretty fascinated by it when I caught it on the screen.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 30, 2014, 04:37:25 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 30, 2014, 04:27:51 PM
Its really cool when there is a gator under the water. I was pretty fascinated by it when I caught it on the screen.

LMG, how would that look like? I am sure I am going to come across a few.
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: LgMouthGambler on December 30, 2014, 05:07:27 PM
It looks just like a gator. Lol
Title: Re: Florida Fishbooking
Post by: Capt. BassinLou on December 30, 2014, 05:11:07 PM
Quote from: LgMouthGambler on December 30, 2014, 05:07:27 PM
It looks just like a gator. Lol
Seriously? You basically see the silouett?