"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Wed, 16 Aug 2006 17:33:49 -0400, " JimH" not telling you @
pffftt.com wrote:


"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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Had a first today.

Took a client out on a guided trip to Webster Lake for smallmouth and
largemouth bass.

As the morning progressed, we had done ok, nothing spectacular, but
just before we headed in, I set him up with a spinning reel and a
small 1/2 ounce Kastmaster to hit a spot that usually produces late in
the day.

He managed to chuck the thing into the overhanging trees and wouldn't
you know it - a really nice sized largemouth came out of the water and
grabbed onto the lure just as he was pulling it out of the water.

4 lbs of largemouth hanging off the Kastmaster about a foot in the
air.

I laughed so hard I almost fell out of the boat.

He managed to get free before I could get the camera - that would have
been a good one.

Funny story!

Speaking of fishing rods...........

......My wife broke the tip off my favorite rod today. I keep my rods in
the corner of the garage propped up against the wall. This particular rod
somehow fell and landed on an open cooler (why it was open, I don't know).
She returned from working out this morning, saw the open cooler and closed
it without removing the tip of the rod first, breaking off the tip.

It was not an expensive rod but a good quality one piece graphite rod with
a
great feel when fishing for walleye or perch. I bought 20 some years
ago.....it was my "Lucille". ;-)

Dammit!

Spinning or casting? Weight? Length?

The reason I ask is that I have a couple of spare graphite blanks and
would be glad to make one to replace it for you - gratis. Might take
a month or so because it would be a spare time project, but if you
want...

Tom, I appreciate the offer. You have once again shown that you are one of
the class acts of this NG. ;-)

It is a rod for a spinning reel. Berkley Power Pole, R30-6, medium action,
one piece, 6 feet. Black foam grips.

I will respectfully decline your offer as it is certainly not worth your
time, effort. Understand, however, that your offer was, as I stated
earlier, really appreciated though.

I will certainly be happy to mail it to you for you to work on during the
winter and add to your rod collection. Postage is on me. ;-)

Let me know if you want it. ;-)