Joined November 2007
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It was a Ramp Monster!
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This guy was serious about Power Casting form πŸ˜‚
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Fort Lauderdale Beach. Not bad.
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Let’s see how good you are making sentences using words. How can you be PROUD of a player who lost the biggest game they ever played in?
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One idea I've always thought would be cool for local fishing communities is hosting a neighborhood "lead pour day" where anglers can recycle old fishing lead into new sinkers. Everybody is sitting on a bucket of old cast net weights, damaged sinkers, scrap fishing lead, or other lead pieces that are no longer useful. Instead of throwing it away, get a group together and turn it back into egg sinkers, pyramid sinkers, split shots, and other fishing weights everyone can use. The concept is simple. The host provides the outdoor workspace, equipment, and organization. Guests bring clean, identifiable lead sources and, in return for hosting, the organizer keeps 10% of the finished lead as compensation for the time, fuel, equipment wear, and cleanup involved. That said, this is NOT a backyard party where everyone stands around with a beer in one hand and molten lead in the other. Lead is hazardous. Safety has to be the priority. A few requirements I'd establish: β€’ Outdoor location only with excellent ventilation. β€’ No children or pets anywhere near the work area. β€’ Closed-toe boots, long pants, safety glasses, and heavy gloves are mandatory. β€’ No food or drinks at the pouring station. β€’ Every piece of lead must be completely dry before processing. Moisture and molten metal do not mix. β€’ Set up a dedicated spectator area so only designated operators are near the equipment. β€’ Have a fire extinguisher and first aid kit available. β€’ Wash hands thoroughly before eating or leaving. β€’ Clearly separate finished sinkers from scrap materials. I'd also tell people to expect a slower process than they imagine. You're not going to turn 300 pounds of scrap into perfect sinkers in an hour. There will be sorting, cleaning, waiting, and plenty of conversations about fishing stories while batches are completed. The best part isn't even the sinkers. It's bringing fishermen together, recycling old materials, and leaving with tackle you'll actually use. Just remember: treat it like a workshop, not a party. If everyone respects the safety rules and keeps things organized, a lead pour day can become one of the coolest off-season traditions a local fishing community can have.
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Try a SPIDER HITCH instead of a Bimini Twist! This video is 18 years old and still going strong! #runthatdog
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Jun 16
Put the loafers on Mario. Bring Sorsby home. πŸ™Œ
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Jun 16
First time I ever got called a Butter Face today. I’m like my body is horrendous so my face must be intolerable. Sorry.
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We have been chunking hogleg for decades. Get you a dozen and #runthatdog
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Do be shy to use cut bait on the bottom
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Cast Netting PILCHARD. They are everywhere in the summer. This is all it takes.
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Jun 15
Fun night with no football. Like the UFL
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This is what we were making 18 years ago!
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"Who catches more fish: the guy with the newest gear or the guy with the oldest gear?"
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Jun 13
Congrats Nkosi Perry on the UFL championship. Mario’s current collection of losers, cowards and worthless POS bent the knee to a Bed Wetting iPad kid. Fuck all yall.
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Bait fishing tonight. 18 years ago we uploaded this!
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Old school Swordfish trip. Uploaded 18 years ago.
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