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Member Fishing Reports and Photos / Re: Luck
Last post by Benni3 - Today at 02:45:49 AM
Fishing wasn't good yesterday or today the snow melts and the river floods,,,,,, >:(
#2
Reeltyme / Penn 700 series drag caps N.O....
Last post by Reeltyme - Today at 01:47:03 AM
Folks, I have 3 new-old-stock white drag caps for the Penn 700 series. Not sure which model they fit. They are FREE to someone who will use them and NOT sell them. You pay the actual shipping costs only. First come gets them.
Bear in mind it's quarter to nine now, I'm heading to bed in a couple minutes and will give a shout to the first response tomorrow morning. Probably $5 or $6 for shipping.
#3
Beginner's Board / Re: Lost Knife
Last post by Shark Hunter - Today at 01:04:45 AM
I carry a Kershaw lockback with a Tanto Blade at all times.
A gift from Fred years back.


#4
Member Fishing Reports and Photos / Re: Luck
Last post by Benni3 - Today at 12:42:26 AM
Quote from: Gobi King on February 11, 2025, 02:40:08 PMWay to go, braving the cold temps
😀👍
Ya,,,,i got new alpaca socks,,,, 8)
#5
Member Fishing Reports and Photos / Re: Luck
Last post by Benni3 - Today at 12:40:48 AM
Quote from: Brewcrafter on February 12, 2025, 04:29:41 AMBenni- You are the Master and I see the corner of a Powerbait bag in the photo  :d  Did you use any scents like Dr. Juice as well? - john
That reminds me to order more power bait worms,,, ;)  yes powerbait scent and little dr juice kicks the flavor,,,, ;D
#6
Beginner's Board / Re: Parts is Parts….But Which ...
Last post by Rick53 - Today at 12:40:16 AM
Great suggestion using the tumbler! Thanks. More to come.
#7
Member Fishing Reports and Photos / Re: Luck
Last post by Benni3 - Today at 12:37:34 AM
Quote from: bja105 on February 13, 2025, 03:12:43 PMMy wife and I took a trip to Florida a couple of weeks ago. It was a combined trip, flea markets and surf fishing. This was a few days after the panhandle got snow, so it was still cold and windy. The first time we hit the beach, in Melbourne area on Friday, it was 45 degrees and very windy. The current had a 6 oz Sputnik sinker on the beach in minutes. We gave up and hit a few more thrift stores. We went to flea markets in Melbourne, Webster, and Mt Dora. Sunday isn't the day for Webster, so we were disappointed. The others were good. I ended up with some more Penn reels I didn't need. I bought a 650SS, a 714 with a 714Z handle, a 710, and a 710Z.

Monday the weather turned better and the water cleaned up. We fished Juno Beach Monday through Wednesday. We caught a lot of Bluefish, 18-24 inches. We caught 6 new species, Bonefish, Permit, Palometa, Finetooth Shark, Threadfin, and Spot Tail Pinfish. We also caught Pompano, Smooth Dogfish, Jacks, Gulf Kingfish. The Kingfish, or Whiting, should probably count as a half, as I only reeled in the head. I fished a wire Shark rig every day, but the Blues were so thick, I never got a bigger Shark to bite. I was surprised to catch one of two Finetooth Sharks on a piece of shrimp on a size 2 hook.

The only classic reel I had on this trip was a Penn 710Z, and it definitely had the most action. Matched with a 10' 1-4 oz rod, the Blues and Sharks were a lot of fun. I have caught Blues up to 31 inches in Maryland Surf, with heaver rods and 12 oz weight. These smaller Blues in calm water on light tackle were better fun.
Great trip my friend,,,, ;) Florida is on the hook fishing,,,, ;D
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Ordering Reel Parts / Re: Shipping from Alaska
Last post by nelz - Today at 12:05:52 AM
This is the last update, nothing since:

Departed USPS Regional Facility
ANCHORAGE AK DISTRIBUTION CENTER
February 5, 2025, 2:27 pm
#9
Beginner's Board / Re: Paint Stripper?
Last post by Woodbilly - February 13, 2025, 11:31:18 PM
Quote from: foakes on November 04, 2024, 07:10:27 PMLots of body shops use this.  It is strong, quick, and effective.  Wear a mask & gloves.

Best, Fred

Exactly what I use. Aerosol can is best. Easy to spray onto parts.
 Wash off after 1hr. All finish will be gone.
 I've used it on a ton of resto mod reel repaints.
Definitely want a mask. This stuff will take your breath away.
 Have not had it discolor any alloy or aluminum.
Metal will still need a polish, if going with bare metal look.
#10
Member Fishing Reports and Photos / Re: 2025 SW Florida Work and F...
Last post by pjstevko - February 13, 2025, 11:28:20 PM
We did a 1800 acre burn at Merritt Island NWR right next to Cape Canaveral National Seashore yesterday.  It was a restoration burn for spartina grass and coastal scrub. In order to get it to burn properly you have to head fire it so the burn was exciting at times.  This was the last burn I'll do before I fly home on Sunday.  My boss here gave me the next 2 days off to try to get a little more fishing in and to see some friends so that's nice.