THE BREAKING POINT

I observed a long time ago that there was a subjective significant difference in strength between ten pound monofilament filament and twelve pound monofilament.  In real world applications, twelve pound seems pretty tough, and ten pound needs you to take care of it a little bit. It never occurred to me that there would be…

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Vevor Removable Truck Rack – (The Continuing Adventures of Paul’s Canoe)

I wanted something for hauling a canoe or sometimes a ladder that didn’t need to stay on the truck. Its “okay” for the price. I think they say it’s good for 800 lbs. I’m skeptical, but it should be okay for the canoe I plan to carry on it. In retrospect I think I would…

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Bob’s Tips For Boaters #69 – Don’t Freak Out About A Little Water

Don’t freak out about a little water in the bilge. Even if you can see water flooding in and swamping is a risk don’t freak out. Check to see where its coming from. If the Nautilus is backing out of a giant gash in your hull after a deliberate ramming… ok maybe freak out a…

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I WAS WRONG!!! (about knots) YOU MAY BE WRONG TOO (video)

Years ago a friend and I had an argument about terminal knots.  Palomar vs Improved Clinch.  THIS IS NOT ABOUT EITHER OF THOSE KNOTS!  He was adamant that the palomar knot was the best, period, end of discussion.  Having started with a clinch knot and later graduating to an improved clinch knot at a very…

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A NEW (to me) MACHINE IN THE SHOP

A NEW (to me) MACHINE IN THE SHOP For Making Soft Plastic Baits. I bought a used mini shooting star injection machine to play with in the shop. Follow my adventures using this new toy for making worms, swimbaits, creatures grubs & more. https://rumble.com/v5zmy1n-a-new-to-me-machine-in-the-shop-for-making-soft-plastic-baits.html

Is That a Spinning Rod

Yes. We understand some of you guys struggle with spinning rods, but there’s no need to feel intimidated. It’s not that hard if you just try. Even Dave can do it. Yesterday’s canal bank adventure was half serious, and I totally failed to drag a single fish out of the water, but Dave managed to…

Did I Quit Fishing?

Somebody asked me the other day if I quit fishing. They commented that they hadn’t seen me at any tournaments, or seen me post much fishing content on YumaBassMan or on social media. Well I have to ask, does this look like I have quit fishing. These just arrived today, … and I am getting…

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Paul Harrel Thanksgiving Special 2024

Sorry to disappoint you, but its not a hoax.  Paul is still gone, but his brother Roy has continued the holiday special traditions.  Please enjoy this video.  Roy isn’t Paul, and that’s okay.  Thank you Roy for continuing the holiday specials.  I always looked forward to them, and looks like I still do.  Thank you.