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08-14-2013, 06:37 PM
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I'm not sure if I'm allowed to say much but someone from the fishing hole took the time tonight to ask what I was looking for and helped me choose what will be best for me.
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I'm so glad that you popped by TFH! As I was reading about your WSS experience I was going to strongly recommend that you go the TFH. The guys there are amazing, and they're pretty good at giving discounts to regular customers. I've gotten some great deals: particularly on things that they don't move much of, or have been sitting around the store too long. The service is amazing, too. They've accepted returns for me on a couple of times, with few (if any) questions asked. They'll also do special orders.
I'm confused, though . . . why aren't you sure if you're allowed to say much? They're still site sponsors.
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08-14-2013, 10:41 PM
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Drop tine, does that offer to all fishing questions because I'm always looking for new victims to answer my numerous dumb questions. Lol!
Dark Aisling (awesome name!), I didn't know they were site sponsors. I always worry about what I can and can't say on here. Glad you brought that up. Now I won't be paranoid about giving credit where it's due.  You're right, they're fantastic! Terry was awesome about answering my questions and he clearly cared about what I wanted, it was just an awesome experience. I would shop there again without hesitation.
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08-15-2013, 05:38 AM
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It sounds like you got an excellent rod for what your using it for. You'll find the loomis GL series a great line up and there blanks offer so much sensitivity for fishing. What kind of reel and line are you thinking of using for that GL?
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08-15-2013, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Nova
Another option is 2 decent rods and one good reel. The reels are easy to swap when needed.
Rod selection should come down to comfort IMO. Once you decide on length, action, and 1 or 2 piece, try holding everything that meets your criteria and the question should answer itself. I'm a big fan of the quantum smoke rods (should be around $100 on sale at Wholesale right now). Bought one last year and ended up with 2 more this year. I held every rod in Cabelas and Whokesale and the only rods I liked better than the smoke were $300+ . I've got both Pti-c and smoke reels, I prefer the pti out of the 2.
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This is my suggestion as well. I like the shimano's and the St croix's personally.
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08-16-2013, 12:53 AM
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My rod and reel came in today! I'm so excited to try it out tomorrow!
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08-16-2013, 07:29 AM
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Nice looking rig. Looking forward to the picture of the first fish on the new rig.
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08-16-2013, 07:39 AM
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It is always so much fun to get new gear. I'm sure you're going to love it.
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08-16-2013, 08:29 AM
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Just so you don't feel real bad....
You are right about WSS ....and the good guys that they had are gone .....
Was in ,to buy a new pipe , so stopped in fishing to see if they had any paddle
Tail plastics , 1st guy ,didn't know what I was talking about , 2nd asked me
I quote , do those go on those jigger hooks....
Your right about the Fishin hole , terry , Kelly , all really good ......
I go there when I,m buying . Nice combo ,your gonna love it ,
I,m pretty jaded when it comes to fishing tackle ....I forget the goose bumpys
You get with that new toy....I remember when we sold the first $100.00 rods ever out
About 1975 .
Fenwick Composite , worm rod , sold out immediately I then
Knew fisherman were nuts , I had 5 of them in the boat .....
Before that 40 bucks was considered insane ,St Croix made solid glass crap.
Definitely pics of first behemoth , or reasonable facsimile.
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08-16-2013, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by OneGirlWolfPack
My rod and reel came in today! I'm so excited to try it out tomorrow!
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Mmmmmm...shiny!
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08-16-2013, 11:28 AM
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Hope you catch many fish with that rig and all big ones. 
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08-16-2013, 03:41 PM
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Nice new toy!
Geezle says you should have went with an Ugly Stik... 
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08-17-2013, 12:59 PM
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Nice new toy!
Geezle says you should have went with an Ugly Stik... |
X2 totally should have gotten the ugly stick.
It would appear I'm too late, bought a bunch of gear yesterday.
I would have suggested a pflueger patriarch matched with the shimano compre.
Looks like you got yourself a decent setup there OGWP. Have fun and try not too slam the car door or tail gate on your rod tip.... Ask me why. Actually don't.
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08-17-2013, 01:28 PM
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Should have gotten the walleye series blows the gl3 out of the water for sensitivity. But still a nice rod.
Btw should have waited for wall to wall on wednesday.
Have fun with the new setup.
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08-17-2013, 11:40 PM
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so you given your gear a test run yet?
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08-17-2013, 11:41 PM
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Thanks everyone. Crosbyfan I did check out the walleye series but I mostly river fish and the gl3 was a better choice for me. It's an amazing rod and I'm really happy with it.
Haha moose knuckle! I'll try not to. 
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08-18-2013, 10:00 AM
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Nice new toy!
Geezle says you should have went with an Ugly Stik... |
I see what you did there... 
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08-18-2013, 10:44 AM
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 So where are the pics of you and your first fish with the new rod??? 
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08-18-2013, 12:01 PM
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So where are the pics of you and your first fish with the new rod??? |
In my profile album Not the greatest pics but I caught my biggest mooneye so far!
Last edited by OneGirlWolfPack; 08-18-2013 at 12:19 PM.
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08-18-2013, 12:05 PM
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so you given your gear a test run yet?
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Sure did! Went out with my friend Wayne Christie Friday....embarrassed myself pretty good but I had fun. Then last night I took it out again closer to home. I love it! Terry knows his stuff. That rod couldn't be more perfect for me.
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08-18-2013, 12:43 PM
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In my profile album Not the greatest pics but I caught my biggest mooneye so far! |
Good stuff, congrats on the PB, hopefully there will be many more to come...
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08-18-2013, 10:33 PM
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Good stuff, congrats on the PB, hopefully there will be many more to come... |
Thanks! I really hope so! I'd love to catch a good sized walleye....and a trout. Pretty much any kind of trout will do. Lol!
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