many thanks to all who replied.I did exactly what the Ill. Fisherman said to do and its working like a new one.Can I put you on a retainer thanks ken

Hi guys, Well, I went off the deep end and ordered a new Shimano Calcutta TE DC reel today. I also ordered a 7' Kistler Helium rod to put it on. I'm using a...

Just fired up a new computer. All those that want me to have your email address, please send me an email at so that your email address can...

Getting ready to purchase the Garmin 162 GPS... anyone have anything they think they need to share before I spend the cash? Opinions??? Of course, I'll load...

I want to say hi and introduce myself. Steve Huber is a pal of mine and told me what a great community you have here so I thought I would check in. I am...

For all you snow bound, cabin feaver, cuss the hard water people, now is the time for a Florida vacation. Why now? Because it's now SPRING BREAK for the...

Any of you planning on bringing two-way radios? I was thinking about picking up one or two of those little units in case we need communications. Wouldn't want...

While Joe and Justin were down visiting Okeechobee last year, we had an unusual weather occurrence that created what appeared to be a double moon. I have...

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Joe and I were in Oklahoma this weekend for a fishing expo, and while we were there I walked around to see what I couldn't live without. I did find a couple of...

Do you use AOL Instant Messenger, or Yahoo IM, or MSN IM? and if you do which ones? My daughters do, and they tell me it is a great way to have a...

I'm off to El Salto first thing in the morning looking for the catch of a lifetime. Will let you guys know how I did when I get back. By the way, I think Ive...

While ice fishing, do you use traps or short jigging rods? I've always used traps, but am intrigued by the rods. Thanks.

I fish (& dominate) a 20 yo club with 20 yo traditions. I've trying to get some of the other oldtimers to pick it up a notch - here's my latest harebrained...

I would like to take this opportunity to thank those that recommended BrooklynBill and Steve in my quest to find a custom rob builder and purveyor of fine...

Can anyone recomend a guide near Houston? Thanks, Charlie.

I have seen a few posts asking about the first rod for a child. I have tried to answer froma fisherman's perspective most times, but I was just thinking about...

Has anyone tried or seen the new Series One spinning rod by Berkley? I saw one the other day and it had this cool looking exposed blank for your index finger....

Okay, so I have $100 bucks left to spend on fishing junk. (My mom gave me a $200 visa giftcard for Xmas..decided it was going towards fishing, and couldnt be...

There was snow on the ground at my house last week - not much, and the only time this year,so far. Sunday I picked a daffodil in my yard, the first one. Today...