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[xraygun]

Hello good folks,
I live aboard my 1983 40 Defever Trawler 'Makai' here in Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. It was originally specc'ed out loaded, so in addition to a giant freezer, she also has 8 rod holders! I've got some fishing gear and collecting more. Have an old Ocean City 993 that could us some help with the drag, and just got a Shimano Triton 300, and a Pflueger Akron 1893 that's got a broken jewel. Been having fun cleaning them, but look forward to y'all lending some expertise.
Cheers,
Ray Henderson

[Keta]

Hi.

[Crow]

Howdy!

[Bill B]

Welcome Ray.  Bill

[foakes]

Welcome aboard, Ray!

Best, Fred

[Shark Hunter]

Welcome Ray!

[GrowleyMonster]

welcome!  we might take a family trip to new orleans in december!!!

Enjoy! Bring a jacket. It gets down into the 40's in December! You might want to arrange a guided trout and redfish excursion down around Hopedale or Delacroix if you have a couple of extra days. Don't forget your swamp tour. It is mandatory for visitors, along with the steamboat tour of the riverfront. If any young con artist says, "I bet you five bucks I can tell you were you got dem shoes", tell him you got them on your feet, and keep your money. Eat anywhere except Moon Wok. Jazz Brunch at Court of Two Sisters is a memorable box to check off. Dine at Arnaud's and get tuxedo'ed waiters and off the chain food for $$$$$ or go to where they train their staff, Remoulade, same ownership, literally the exact same great food, less formal and relaxed dress code, for $$. Try a Sazerac at the Roosevelt, the most classic of classic cocktails. Avoid the Hurricane unless you like super sweet drinks, and run, not walk, away from anything billed as "the most powerful drink in New Orleans". Look at what the college kids are drinking and don't drink that. "Jello shots" sold by "shot girls" are a scam to sell you the cheapest possible form of alcohol. Late night, early morning, Deja Vu (the restaurant, not the tiddy bar), Clover Grill, and Daisy Dukes, can have an "interesting" clientele along with "variable" service but good post bar-crawl food. Fritzel's is a fun little joint to listen to some jazz. Have fun, be safe.

[happyhooker]

Greetings, Ray, from Minnesota.

Frank

[Brewcrafter]

Welocme Ray from the SoCal Inland Empire!  As far as tuning up those reels you are in the right place! - john

[ssrmr2]

Hello, introducing myself. steve.

thank you Alan for putting this site together.

been fishing since my teens. got to work on one of the premium SDLR during my college days. was always fascinated in reel maintenance and how to make a better mouse trap. now spend most of my time fishing inshore saltwater scene. bass mostly or if pelagics are within range. have been referenced plenty to this site and now im here as a member.

[Keta]

Hi.

[Brewcrafter]

Welcome Steve from the SoCal Inland Empire!  Hoping maybe you have some fun stories from your early days.  As far as reel maintenance - you are in the right place! - john

[Donnyboat]

Hi Steve and Ray, welcome from sunny western Australia, cheers don.

[alantani]

welcome!!!

[Crow]

Howdy!!