My Mom used to give each of us kids a fruitcake each year at Christmas, which I think we all enjoyed. Several years ago, I wanted to continue her tradition, so I ordered mine from Claxton, as illustrated in picture. it wasn't the same company, and I don't know where she got them from. Claxton's weren't as good as the ones she gave us each year.
Hey, Annie....Welcome. I live in Davenport, which isn't too far from ya. If maybe you would like to get together sometime, with or without your boat, maybe we could spend a little time drowning worms, or whatever bait is appropriate for the type of fish you are after.............whether artificial for bass, or anything else. And if you aren't interested; continue to hang out here, and I'm sure you will get plenty of good tips. Larry
dbed wrote:
Last one is the best if she said yes you definitely got a winner
I agree, I like the last one the best. It looks like what he chose to present as her engagement object, makes her a winner, especially if she accepted and said " yes ."
ranger632 wrote:
Can anyone ID this fish for me? I have been looking and looking at it and still can't tell what kind of fish it is. Would like to know what bait to use to catch one.
I would guess a maybe about $500 would be a great start.
Thanks.....I really enjoyed this. Keep more coming.
My vehicles are too old to have a code....2001 and 2008 F-150's, 2006 Taurus. Thus, the extra keys.
I have 3 vehicles, and have a key for each of them on a separate key ring, which I carry in a different pocket than the main set of keys. There have been several times that I have laid the main set on the dash when loading groceries, tools, other equipment, etc; and the extra key set have saved the day for me. I think it would be smart for everyone to have an extra key to unlock the door of their vehicle at all times....but that is just my opinion. If nothing else, put one in your tacklebox.
It depends on whether it's a Holiday or not....
greenfrog wrote:
Fisherman Catches Giant 5-Pound Redear Sunfish on Lake Havasu
Lake Havasu is the place to be for panfish fanatics
By Gerry Bethge
Zac Mickle caught a monster redear sunfish on Lake Havasu, which sits on the Arizona and California state line. The lake is perhaps the most renowned panfish water in the country. It appears on almost every panfish fanatics bucket list of places they want to fish, and for good reason. It yields giant fish each season.
The fish measured 16 and a quarter inches and weighed 5.07 pounds. Mickle’s sunfish isn’t big enough to take the record, though. Thomas M. Farchione’s IGFA’s all-tackle record redear sunfish measured 17 inches and weighed six pounds four ounces. It had a 20-inch girth. He caught that fish in May of last year on the very same lake.
Mickle’s fish might not be bigger than the record, but is an eye-popper nonetheless. “What a freak of nature!” he wrote in his Facebook post. “By far the greatest fish I have ever caught! I still can’t wrap my head around it.”
For reference, large redear—ones that become state-record fish around the country—weigh around three pounds. For example, the current Texas record holder weighed 2 pounds, 15.84 ounces. Indiana’s record is 3 pounds, 10 ounces. Arkansas’ record sits at 2 pounds, 14 ounces. With this in mind, Mickle’s fish is a monster and on par with the biggest in the world. Every panfish angler in the country should have a trip to Lake Havasu planned at some point. It’s clearly worth the trip.
Link:https://www.outdoorlife.com/fishing/lake-havasu-sunfish/
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Congratulations, Zac...That is one catch I am sure you will always remember, and makes most of us envious.
I bought a Diawa spinning rod and reel combo probably 20 years ago, maybe longer. I have used it as my main fishing equipment and have had no problems with it what so ever. I would buy Diawa again without hesitation. I would suggest that you got yourself a bargain. Happy Fishing.............
I don't know where you live, but in some locations, there are fishing tackle repair places, ( rod and reels ) Perhaps if you visit some local fish bait retailer, they can offer some suggestions on where you can get the help you need. Some sporting goods retailers also might offer repairs.
FS Digest wrote:
by Janet-_-Snakehole
Janet, you are lucky to have such a wonderful boyfriend....He has introduced you to something that both of you can enjoy for as long as you are together....( p s...maybe you ought to marry the guy....I would say that he is a " keeper ", just like your beautiful fish.)