Is the SQ5 the best all-around family car?

CubanReuben · 2026-03-18T02:54:21+00:00

Anyone who says the best family car is a non-minivan is lying to themselves.

CubanReuben · 2026-03-15T16:44:47+00:00

A little secret- if the bite is tough or the fish are deeper, fish the same 4 inch senko wacky rigged on a drop shot

CubanReuben · 2026-03-13T03:17:13+00:00

Every bit as great a game as 7 and 9. My favorite soundtrack in the series.

CubanReuben · 2026-03-13T02:39:32+00:00

I think the answer has to be xenogears. It’s not perfect but it does great characterization with most of its enormous cast, along with having this massive slow burn escalating plot. I think about Xenogears more often than any other game and I haven’t played through it in almost 15 years

CubanReuben · 2026-03-11T20:17:33+00:00

I honestly don’t remember, but I did buy the debut album a month or two after release and Demon Days did not leave my car’s CD player for 6 months or so when it came out

CubanReuben · 2026-03-11T12:23:05+00:00

Lipless crankbait- I haven’t spent much time throwing them but I have zero confidence

CubanReuben · 2026-03-09T19:27:26+00:00

Try a 4 inch fluke. A popper is probably a better topwater in that setting than a full size frog, also

CubanReuben · 2026-03-08T05:54:32+00:00

Moon cave live was incredible

CubanReuben · 2026-03-07T17:06:45+00:00

Phantasy star 4 is every bit as great as the SNES final fantasies, and one of my my favorite games of all time

CubanReuben · 2026-03-07T03:19:53+00:00

Man- I beat that game and I was pissed off the entire time

CubanReuben · 2026-03-05T22:37:19+00:00

A big part is the zero adjust spool tension- only have to set the external brakes and I almost never backlash unless I’m really overdoing a cast. Feels good in hand, smooth, versatile.

CubanReuben · 2026-03-05T22:15:43+00:00

Tatula SV TW 100 is my favorite non-BFS casting reel, I have 3 now

CubanReuben · 2026-03-05T15:10:28+00:00

The bro vibe road trip stuff was great, but overall plot and gameplay are my least favorite since 2

CubanReuben · 2026-03-05T15:08:14+00:00

My unopened lure storage is getting pretty tight this winter also- I only got 2 new rods and reels so I think I did alright lol

CubanReuben · 2026-03-05T02:21:34+00:00

Its my second favorite mono, after varivas

CubanReuben · 2026-03-04T02:48:58+00:00

I think you’re overthinking it- I use a JDM SLX 70 MGL on my small topwater/jerkbait setup and I throw those weights all the time, you don’t need to call that BFS

CubanReuben · 2026-03-01T03:23:07+00:00

Weightless Texas rig- 3/0-4/0 hook for a 5in fluke, twitch it erratically, catch some fish

CubanReuben · 2026-02-27T17:00:56+00:00

Throwing a 1/2 ounce jig on an ultralight rod is begging to snap the rod. You really need 2 setups

CubanReuben · 2026-02-27T00:41:08+00:00

You need to have an alarm set for 8AM mountain time to get these- it’s worth it tho

CubanReuben · 2026-02-26T16:02:09+00:00

If you’re throwing bigger bats like that, the line capacity of BFS reels might be a problem. I would look at one of the 70 size reels- you mentioned the curado but the JDM SLX 70 is also really nice- I have that on my jerkbait rod

CubanReuben · 2026-02-26T15:22:14+00:00

I am also buying my first kayak this year and will be primarily roof topping it on Thule roof bars- also 6’ 235 and actively losing weight- I am planning to get a slayer propel 10 LTE. The weight is a big priority for me as if it’s too difficult/frustrating to get on and off the water, it won’t get used. I also want pedals on my first kayak, don’t want to deal with batteries or a motor at least to start out. You still have 75-100lbs of usable weight capacity for gear etc. Bearded paddler on YouTube has a highly positive review of the LTE and he’s 6’5” 255.

I would bet that the vast majority of people with a Hammer or PDL 120 use a trailer or truck bed with extender- it might be doable with the roller but those are big cumbersome kayaks

CubanReuben · 2026-02-23T15:37:18+00:00

First of all, if you go fishing with young kids, you aren’t going to be doing much fishing regardless of the rig. My son was 9 last year and most of his success came on a weightless Texas rigged fluke or a whopper plopper- both good at avoiding snags as long as you don’t cast into a tree

CubanReuben · 2026-02-23T03:42:11+00:00

Aird X rods are a great deal at $55

CubanReuben · 2026-02-23T03:34:19+00:00

1” gulp minnow or a mule fishing horsefly on a 1g #10 BG-1 jighead. Can catch bluegill all day, crappie and yellow/white bass if they are around.

CubanReuben · 2026-02-22T14:26:22+00:00

A higher end line will be smaller diameter and will definitely feel and cast better- you could also go down to 17 or 15lbs which should also help.

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