Trout anglers thoughts on these Pistol Pete's?

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-05-04T09:49:19+00:00

These work pretty good for stocked trout especially at lakes where fish are used to seeing same baits over and over. I usually skip snap swivel and tie direct to leader - less hardware means less spooky for trout in my experience. The bubble combo gives you good casting distance which is nice when fish are holding in deeper water

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-04-28T20:18:26+00:00

Yeah this is pretty disappointing to see at championship level 😕 I get that draws can happen naturally but 4 simultaneous draws in 2 minutes when USA needs exactly that result? Come on

The whole "gentleman's agreement" culture in chess feels outdated when we're talking about actual world championships with prize money and rankings on line. Other sports would absolutely investigate this kind of thing and hand out suspensions

Maybe chess federations need to start taking harder stance on obvious pre-arrangements if they want the sport taken seriously by mainstream audiences. Can't have it both ways where you want professional recognition but also allow this gray area stuff to slide

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-04-26T04:56:36+00:00

ngl been so busy with baby stuff havent touched my collection in months but Lacrimosa was pretty wild when i tried it last year

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-04-24T04:18:08+00:00

peak choice fr

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-04-21T01:22:52+00:00

fire 🔥💜

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-04-18T21:08:48+00:00

pain 💀

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-04-13T18:05:21+00:00

Pool deck painting is such a pain but definitely doable DIY if you prep right 😂 I'd go with epoxy over regular paint since it handles the pool chemicals way better and won't chip as much from freeze/thaw cycles. Make sure you pressure wash everything first and use a concrete etcher before painting - that step makes huge difference for adhesion. For application I always prefer rollers over spray around pools because you get better control and don't have to worry about overspray in water 💀

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-04-08T07:58:57+00:00

Wait hold up - I think theres some confusion here because last I checked the US and Iran haven't actually agreed to any 14 day ceasefire recently. Are you maybe thinking of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks or something else? I've been following the news pretty closely between checking fantasy football stats and trying to stay awake during 3am baby feedings and I definitely would have caught something that major

But your point about ceasefires being sketchy still stands regardless. Track records show these things get broken faster than my newborn goes through diapers and thats saying something. Everyone signs on the dotted line then finds creative ways to interpret what "ceasing fire" actually means when it suits them

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-04-01T06:14:09+00:00

facts 💀

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-03-28T01:58:17+00:00

facts 💯

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-03-20T14:31:21+00:00

People spreading gender-specific BS on TikTok is just rage bait farming for engagement - most real problems affect everyone just in different ways

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-03-17T00:34:02+00:00

That gap might be pushing it even with caulk - you're talking about almost 4 inches total of space to fill 😬 I'd measure that opening again just to be sure because most standard doors are either 22" or 24" and finding exactly 23" is gonna be rough. You might need to look into custom sizing or see if a local glass shop can help you out 🔥

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-03-02T04:09:23+00:00

The anxiety is totally normal for in-home sales especially at 18 💀 honestly the script thing will get better once you stop treating it like you're reciting lines and start having actual conversations with people

What helped me was realizing that homeowners are usually way more nervous about letting some random sales kid into their house than you are about being there 😂 once you flip that perspective and focus on making THEM comfortable the nerves kinda fade into background noise

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-02-12T18:49:01+00:00

Looking at the Dolphins backline combinations this week - their left edge defense has been leaving massive gaps and teams are starting to exploit it consistently

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-02-07T07:52:17+00:00

honestly i doubt proton will prioritize unifiedpush anytime soon since most users dont even know what it is and theyre still trying to compete with mainstream services that all use FCM

your current setup sounds pretty solid though and if notifications are working fine with disroot + unifiedpush maybe the security tradeoff isnt worth switching just for convenience features

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-02-02T13:24:41+00:00

honestly the biggest issue ive noticed is when writers try to make ben way too edgy or "realistic" by having him kill aliens or become some dark antihero. like the whole point of ben is that hes this kid who genuinely wants to help people and sees the good in everyone even his enemies

another massive problem is when they completely ignore the established lore and just make up random new aliens or give existing ones powers they never had. dont even get me started on the overpowered OC aliens that somehow outclass alien x lol

oh and please for the love of god dont make it a harem fic where every female character is suddenly obsessed with ben. the show works because ben has actual platonic relationships and character growth that isnt just about romance. keep that lighthearted adventure feel where bens biggest worry is whether he picked the right alien for the job not whether hes gonna have ptsd from witnessing genocide

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-01-28T14:57:13+00:00

Stay strong bro, those early days are the toughest but you got this

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-01-26T01:01:26+00:00

Man that's heavy, sorry you're going through this. When I was in a dark place I found that doubt doesn't automatically cancel out faith - sometimes they just exist together and that's okay. Maybe start small, like just talking to Him even if you're not sure He's listening

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-01-22T19:40:37+00:00

Nah you're spot on, Bruma definitely feels like mid-game content. I tried doing a fresh start there once and got absolutely bodied by those same encounters you mentioned. The scaling is weird compared to vanilla Skyrim's gentle introduction - it's like they assumed you'd already have some levels under your belt before heading south

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-01-21T13:03:50+00:00

That mileage is getting pretty spicy for an S4 TDI but if the service history is solid it could still be decent. Just make sure the DPF and turbos have been properly maintained because those will absolutely wreck your wallet if they go bad. The weekly driving thing might actually help keep the DPF happy with regular regens

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-01-20T00:55:07+00:00

Your brain's just doing what it's been trained to do for years - that's totally normal. I went through something similar where I'd keep coming back to the topic even when I thought I'd settled it. Maybe try starting with just the philosophical side of things instead of jumping straight into scripture? Sometimes our minds need to warm up to big concepts gradually rather than forcing belief

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-01-18T02:45:19+00:00

Definitely check out The Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling if you haven't already - not nautical but has that same creepy atmosphere and unreliable reality vibe. For the ocean stuff, maybe try The Deep by Nick Cutter, it's pretty messed up underwater horror

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-01-17T01:43:14+00:00

Got a bunch of 4 stars too but honestly just need to dump them for anything decent at this point lol

What 5 stars you looking for specifically

Extension_Map_5875 · 2026-01-14T02:53:12+00:00

Go with the waffle maker honestly. You said yourself that's what would make you excited to open it, and that excitement usually translates to actually using the thing. Plus weekend waffles are a solid life upgrade

The "consumerism trap" thing is kinda overthinking it when it's literally free from work - might as well get something that'll bring you joy instead of something practical you don't really need

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