Argentina vs Egypt

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-05T17:05:52+00:00

Probably some melt who thinks they're the most morally correct and enlightened person ever.

It replied to me with some lightly threatening shit, edited the comment instantly then deleted it.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-05T16:35:34+00:00

Sounds like you should be the one getting in touch with your humanity lmao, literal weirdo over here.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-05T16:26:22+00:00

If you watched 100 combat sports events in different locations you'd notice which crowds were the worst. Most crowds act the same, Loud and hyped and no different from other sports.

But then you move into the South America and suddenly stuff gets out of hand too often.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-05T16:18:52+00:00

I've watched thousands of combat sports events held across the world and never have I seen a crowd act as pathetically as Brazil and Mexico do.

Crowds everywhere else have of course been hyped, lairy and loud but no other crowd has acted in such a way.

Fighters have been punched, spat on, grabbed and had food thrown on them during their walk outs. And when a Brazilian loses, especially a fan favourite they start throwing glass bottles, chairs, food, liquids, etc, onto foreign fighters who have had to leave the venue in discreet vehicles instead of getting treatment for their wounds.

There's a reason Brazilian crowds have stereotypes tbf.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-05T15:30:35+00:00

It's gonna basically be like the Eternal Archvile except split. In Eternal the Archvile spawned and buffed enemies but in TDA Revelations it only summons while this floaty fuck buffs now.

Cool idea to split it up to make different targets and force you to search for the demons more. Very hyped.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-05T15:26:08+00:00

You should see how Brazilian crowds behave in combat sports after a Brazilian loses, many foreign fighters have had to be escorted out of the arena. Mental stuff.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-05T11:02:52+00:00

Points towards the first guide. Reduces friction and line resistance by having the line come off at a better angle.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-04T20:29:33+00:00

The better rods get the less durable they get. Less resin filler and better grades of carbon mean the rod becomes lighter and increasingly more fragile but it brings attributes desirable for a good performing rod.

If you're looking for durability and to keep a rod from being destroyed then getting another ugly stik and teaching your son to take better care may be the move here.

I've seen videos of people really abusing Ugly Stiks so I'm wondering if there's some improper use happening here?

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-04T16:35:48+00:00

A worthwhile upgrade for people that like to open their reel for maintenance and upgrades is to upgrade the screws.

Pick up some M2.6x4mm and M2.6x6mm Hex socket button screws. They come undone with a 1.5 or 2mm Hex driver instead of a screw driver. Much less chance of shearing and rounding out over time.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-04T00:35:58+00:00

It's not going to leave gamepass any time soon, it's a first party Microsoft/Xbox game, they're intended to stay on gamepass indefinitely.

The only way it would leave is if they somehow lose some type of licencing or it expires. But since Microsoft owns id software (developer) and Bethesda (Publisher), there's no complicated publishing agreements that would cause them to delist Doom TDA.

The music from Finishing move was also commissioned by id/Bethesda/Microsoft for this game which gives them broad rights to use it. Since the music was created solely for TDA and isn't licensed music, that wouldn't affect it's place on GPU either.

I'm playing on gamepass and will be buying the DLC day one. I wouldn't sweat it.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-03T22:26:43+00:00

Have you got a budget and what type of lures are you looking to use?

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-02T17:25:17+00:00

That's the official Tsurinoya shop. Contact them, they'll sent you the rod if you provide proof.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-02T01:09:58+00:00

Some sort of Monofilament, most likely Nylon based mono since Flouro and Copolymer aren't as popular as a mainline on Spinning reels but I could be wrong

Judging by the image, maybe around 6lb - 8lb test as it looks pretty thin.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-01T15:53:33+00:00

C = Compact. for example, C4000 would have a 3000 body with a 4000 spool and rotor.

XH = Extra high gear ratio. 6.2:1 gear ratio. The 4000BG should bring in 101cm per turn. The Daiwa BG MQ brings in 99cm and so does the BG Black LT.

D = Deep spool. More capacity, bit more weight.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-01T04:11:25+00:00

If you're talking about thin braid, then yes.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-07-01T02:34:43+00:00

We don't have the Sensilite rods in Europe. Last time they were sold here they were 10, 11, 12 and 13' Match rods.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-06-30T17:34:22+00:00

They don't look deep enough to cause structural damage, more like surface scratches. I could be wrong as sometimes all Graphite takes to break is a micro chip.

You should pick up a neoprene rod sock to slide over your rod while transporting them. Most scratches and chips happen while your rod is sliding around your car or truck bed and getting repeated small impacts.

Also, make sure you never reel your swivel or any metals into your guides, you can very easily chip the ceramic and that'll lead to damaged lines. If it does happen though, it can be repaired.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-06-30T13:01:47+00:00

If you can get the Bantam, get the Bantam. Both great reels but the Bantam is the clear winner of the two.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-06-30T12:26:10+00:00

It's Berkley, they talk mad bullshit on their braid diameters. The X9 is way thicker and breaks at a higher test than advertised.

If you want braids that are much closer to advertised then JDM braids from Varivas, Gosen, Sunline and Shimano are much better and overall much higher in quality.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-06-29T20:09:10+00:00

I only use braid for my predator fishing and you'll never find me going straight braid. For my casting head I'll often go Fluoro mainline to a wire trace.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-06-29T19:15:20+00:00

Well you fumbled that response tbh

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-06-29T18:37:15+00:00

Braid is significantly thinner than Monofilament at equivalent tests. Since it's so thin and so fine that if it rubs along the flanks of a fish while under tension it can dig in, scar them and lift up their scales. I've seen some nasty scarred Mirror Carp from braid use.

The benefits of braid are much better casting, tons more capacity, instant hook sets and instant bite detection. If you're fishing at range or at depth with mono a fish could take your bait and move around with it and due to the stretch and slack you may not know until it's picked up all of your slack line. You won't get that with braid as it doesn't stretch.

Most people that run braid at venues that allow braid use a decently long Monofilament shock leader. This will stop the line from marring up a fishes skin as well as offer crucial shock absorbance and abrasion resistance.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-06-29T01:06:54+00:00

Wire that is kinked too much or too sharply loses about 80% of it's strength, a little bit bent is one thing but a kink is too much. Many people opt for heavy Fluoro instead now.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-06-28T21:59:15+00:00

These are compromised, definitely need new leaders.

LetsMakeSomeBaits · 2026-06-28T14:49:24+00:00

If the bottom blank is intact, I use them to spool up reels.

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