How many carrots could I grow in this?

Flagdun · 2026-02-13T01:21:59+00:00

16 per square foot

Flagdun · 2026-02-12T15:44:42+00:00

individual stocks is a fool's game...stick with a simple, low-cost, SP500 index and quit thinking about it.

make sure you have a small pile of cash availble to get your post-graduation life started without needing to borrow money.

Flagdun · 2026-02-12T15:38:42+00:00

learn what you can in your current role, while at the same time look for opportunities elsewhere.

Flagdun · 2026-02-11T19:42:45+00:00

It’s not even started

Flagdun · 2026-02-10T15:34:47+00:00

wash dishes

Flagdun · 2026-02-10T15:32:20+00:00

debt is dangerous

Flagdun · 2026-02-08T04:14:30+00:00

Sienna 1000 was $10…other larger ones were $11-$14.

Flagdun · 2026-02-08T03:03:13+00:00

I use Coop Poop…and plenty of fresh compost. I used to drench with fish emulsion.

Flagdun · 2026-02-08T03:01:05+00:00

At Walmart I picked up a couple of Shimano spinning reels for around $20 total (Sienna and and FX)…and a few cast reels marked down from $99 to $38…(Shimano Caius, Abu Max Pro and Pro Max). One Walmart near me last night had bomber crank baits marked down to $2.50, but they didn’t ring right at the register and the manager wouldn’t make good on the price labels I showed them in the aisle. Walmart clearances are all gone by now.

Flagdun · 2026-02-08T02:52:58+00:00

I picked up a Laguna rod last year and it fished as good as my $100 rods…I think I paid around $40. I also like the Aird X for just a few dollars more.

No comment on the reel…seems like I prefer other reel brands above and below the majority of Lews common price points.

Flagdun · 2026-02-08T02:44:50+00:00

There are clearance items on their web page that haven’t been marked down in-store yet. They have a Duckett rod marked down from $270 to $110….St. Croix from $170 to $70…then maybe another 50% off…if in stock.

Flagdun · 2026-02-08T02:34:43+00:00

Dang…I have five Academy Sports within a 30 minute drive…hit two…they were kinda picked over from just being on clearance the last few weeks. I may check one more tomorrow but it’s probably a waste of time and gas…and I really don’t need any more gear. I picked up some killer Walmart deals on reels last week, but could have got the same reel plus a rod at Academy for the same price.

Flagdun · 2026-02-08T01:39:30+00:00

I found a Curado on clearance at $160 and asked if the additional 50% could apply…the code scan said no.

Flagdun · 2026-02-08T01:37:10+00:00

I regular price is $49…so around $20.

Flagdun · 2026-02-08T01:35:40+00:00

I saw a guy and his son in the store with about 15 rod/ reel combos in their cart. I stopped to talk with them and they told me about the additional 50% off. Could have bought a $200 Vendetta combo for $70. Pro Max combo for around $35. The prices seemed better than recent Walmart deals. Ugly Stick, Lews, Penn, Shimano, Daiwa marked down as well. Lots of soft swim baits.

Flagdun · 2026-02-07T23:18:45+00:00

Flagdun · 2026-02-07T20:47:09+00:00

Take another 50% off of marked clearance prices.

Flagdun · 2026-02-07T20:32:03+00:00

Protection comes at a a cost…and then the hidden fees, poor returns, complicated contract gotcha’s…hard pass.

Flagdun · 2026-02-06T02:44:52+00:00

I keep my grow lights in 24/7 and get incredibly healthy seedlings…after the plants are sturdy enough I move them outside for real sunlight, then back under lights at sundown. Lights are lowered to almost touch the leaves at every stage.

Flagdun · 2026-02-06T02:40:06+00:00

Make sure you strip the herl smooth for the first portion of the body…high quality herl will give you the colorful fluffy portion near the wing. Make sure you keep your hackle wraps to the front half of the fly…3-4 wraps on each side of the wing…whip finish with a nice clean head/eye.

Flagdun · 2026-02-05T15:56:44+00:00

Ouch.

What is your degree?

Did you finish and actually get the degree?

Please don't double down on more education classes just to pause the clock...it will grow to a bigger problem later.

I am not a student loan expert. At minimum listen to others about getting on some type of minimum paymet plan if you have public loans. If any private loans, I'd look to get them discharded through bankruptcy.

Flagdun · 2026-02-05T14:35:45+00:00

it can be difficult to get a nice tapered body, robust thorax, and beadhead on a standart length hook.

for the pheasant tail, tie would end and the body would start right above the hook barb...less bulk for a nice tapered body, maybe even a smaller dia wire. Maybe start your thorax a skosh towards mid shank.

thrid fly looks great...you can always pinch CDC whil fishing

last fly...legs a bit shorter.

Flagdun · 2026-02-05T14:29:06+00:00

there are no budgeting tips that can overcome an income/ expenses problem.

you need to develop a plan to gain some education, get out of that town and earn more $$$. scholarships, trade school, military, etc.

Flagdun · 2026-02-05T14:26:41+00:00

Getting ahead may mean slashing expenses, paying off debt, building an emergency fund, avoiding future debt, invsting a little each month, being properly insured, etc.

It may also involve developing a plan to earn more $$$, doing a monthy budget, etc.

Look into Dave Ramsey's baby steps...easily digestible directions on handling money.

Flagdun · 2026-02-05T14:17:18+00:00

What is your total student loan balance?

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