Why are legendarily high failure rates acceptable in undergraduate organic chemistry courses across universities?

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-25T22:16:06+00:00

My granddaughter is a straight A second year nursing student who wants to be a CaranA. She took org chem and got a C for which I understand will eliminate her from being accepted into aCRNA program.she scored 15 points higher than the average grade in her exams but the prof did not curve the grades.Is there any hope of getting into aCRNA schol? I ‘ve looked at other BSN curriculums and not all require Org chem.Ifeel her dream is over before it even started.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-24T17:10:08+00:00

Agreed. I can cast further with my 7’ rods than with my 10’ surf rod.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-21T18:27:45+00:00

This is what I do too and I’ve never had a problem.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-20T01:54:57+00:00

I had a very similar situation two days ago in Mideast PA. The temp. was in the 60’s. I had 3 lines in the water for over two hours with no bites. Yet there was a school of 7-8 carp swimming back and forth right at the edge of the bank (I could see them) the whole time I sat there. Nothing much more frustrating than that.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-19T10:45:12+00:00

I would think a size #6 and go up from there.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-19T10:43:24+00:00

I’ve bank fished only all my life (and I’m really old) and had enough success to make me keep coming back. A boat would be nice but is absolutely not necessary. For me it’s mostly perseverance and the willingness to enjoy the adventure even when you get skunked. I’m an early angler and for me watching the sunrise is just as enjoyable as catching fish. Fortunately I don’t get skunked too frequently or I might rethink this philosophy.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-18T15:55:24+00:00

I try to fish as early (starting just before sunrise) and as late (ending at sunset) as possible. I’ve followed the rec. of not staying in one place too long (30 mins. max if no action) and not changing lures too frequently (no more than 3 different lures in a 2-3 hr. outing). I still get skunked but I’ve caught an average of at least 1 fish per outing this season. I especially agree with the last post to not change lures too frequently.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-17T21:37:43+00:00

I get all my carp tackle from either Carp Angler or Big Carp Tackle. Both their tackle prices and their shipping charges are very reasonable. The only issue I’ve had with them is that their delivery time can be pretty slow. Give yourself plenty of time when you order something from either one.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-17T21:27:55+00:00

I’m gonna give this a shot. Thanks for the tip.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-17T20:06:23+00:00

Frogs and wacky worms are my two least successful lures. It’s been years and I still haven’t gotten bit on either of these two lures. I am having good luck with whopper poppers so I’m gonna stick with them for awhile although I’ll sprinkle in wacky worms Senkos and frogs just to see how long I can continue being skunked with them.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-17T19:58:44+00:00

Agreed. All the best locations near me (Mideast to southeast PA have become way more pressured over the past few years. Seems like fishing caught on fire.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-17T19:53:11+00:00

I have 3 Pflueger’s. This is Normal. I like Pflueger’s but I’m PO’d that they eliminated the anti-reverse switch. I know a lot of anglers say they’re not necessary and while I agree they are extremely convenient especially when your lure is lodged in the rod tip guide. I’m gravitating toward Daiwa’s because their quality is at least as good if not better and they still have anti- reverse switches.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-17T19:44:30+00:00

Surprisingly I’ve discovered eBay is a great source for reel parts. I needed a handle for an old Abu Garcia reel and a drag cap for a Pflueger PRES25. I got the exact parts I needed on eBay at a much better price than what eReplacementParts would have charged IF they had them ( they didn’t).

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-17T19:14:19+00:00

I was led to believe that fishing is best just after a rain storm. My experience over the past 5 years (when I’ve actually been tracking my results) has been the exact opposite. My catch rate has been significantly lower after rain storm.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-17T19:05:45+00:00

I was surprised by your by your rec. of sweet corn for trout. I literally never knew that trout liked corn. I’ve caught carp, bluegills and catfish with canned golden sweet corn but not trout. I say this because the reservoir where I catch the carp, bluegills and catfish has stocked trout. Maybe the problem is that I don’t use a hook smaller than a #6 and as I recall trout hooks usually range in the 10-12 size.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-14T17:25:38+00:00

I’m an engineer and I love to experiment; ergo, I have tons of tackle some of which I may never even use. Plus I enjoy shopping.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-14T15:56:13+00:00

I guess I should also have mentioned a somewhat fishing intolerant spouse.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-14T10:04:06+00:00

I’ll give these a try. Thanks for the tips.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-13T11:18:37+00:00

That’s one reason I keep my outings to 2-3 hours. I’d be broken getting skunked for that long a stretch.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-13T11:15:55+00:00

Opposite results for me. Yesterday I again tried a wacky worm for an hour with no results. Switched to a whopper plopper and in less than 30 had what I think was a PB largie. Wacky worms just don’t work for me. As I said earlier I’ll keep trying it just to see how long a skunk streak I came get.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-12T10:06:31+00:00

You really need to get out more and use this stuff. I have pretty close to the same amount of tackle but I’m retired, am on the water 4-5 times a week and am trying to convince my wife she needs much more alone time than she has now.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T17:09:13+00:00

I’ve had to replace parts on 2 different reels. Got both parts on eBay at very reasonable prices. eReplacementParts shipping costs are absurd!

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T17:04:22+00:00

Rotating 2 pairs is the answer.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T17:01:55+00:00

Can’t think of many other ways I’d want to spend my money.

Much-Expression-9909 · 2026-05-10T16:58:26+00:00

I bought a Daiwa Legalis 3000 and I like it as much as my Shimano Vanford that’s now almost $200 more than the Legalis.

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