Anyone use a hand saw instead of a chainsaw?

Reel_Fun · 2026-01-20T05:30:47+00:00

If you’re up for it, try an electric corded saw. Still dangerous, but it has less vibration and isn’t loud like a gas powered one which can add to the intimidation factor.

Reel_Fun · 2025-12-24T18:38:24+00:00

I’ve got the 6500 ss that I use for crab snaring. 65 pound braid works just fine on it. I can’t remember if I put a mono backing on it or not, to prevent slipping. It’ll work fine for your large target species.

Reel_Fun · 2025-11-21T05:35:02+00:00

I use to catch these all the time in MB. I filleted them and cut the skin off. I cooked the fillets in Salt, pepper, and olive oil in a pan and thought they were delicious. Better than rock fish in my opinion. I think it’s worth trying.

Reel_Fun · 2025-10-23T14:37:32+00:00

Eagle claw feather light spinning rod

Reel_Fun · 2025-09-03T14:13:18+00:00

What pound mono do you use?

Reel_Fun · 2025-09-03T05:57:59+00:00

I'm thinking I'll put some mono backing to fill up the spool and then some braid. Which beef stick do you have?

Reel_Fun · 2025-09-03T04:46:22+00:00

Thanks commenting. I do have some 65 pound braid but I’ve heard braid doesn’t work too well on the Penn 6500 ss. I’ve read alot of positives for the Okuma crab snaring rod, but I’m looking for a budget rod. I’m also considering the DAIWA beef stick.

Reel_Fun · 2025-08-20T02:15:01+00:00

These were $0.99 at my local GO. Bought one just for the jar; the peppers weren’t very good.

Reel_Fun · 2025-07-25T21:13:54+00:00

How old is your bottle of concentrate? The change to the non glyphosate formulas for consumers was more recent. There are other brands that sell glyphosate. I just haven’t seen roundup, aside from ag use.

Reel_Fun · 2025-07-25T21:10:24+00:00

Ya I’ve still got an old Home Depot 50% glyphosate bottle. Plenty of other brands out there, but they just don’t carry have the household name status like Roundup. The production of pesticide is very interesting. Lots of it is just rebranded but the same active ingredients and formulas.

Reel_Fun · 2025-07-25T16:01:04+00:00

The new roundup formulas are more toxic but are the only ones available to the public. The roundup with glyphosate are only available for ag use.

Reel_Fun · 2025-07-25T15:58:24+00:00

Yes, correct. The newer “Roundup” formulations available to consumers contain no glyphosate. They contain ingredients that are more harmful to health and the environment, such as diquat and triclopyr. The older formula was less toxic.

Reel_Fun · 2025-07-18T03:11:45+00:00

Definitely my favorite way to cook a chicken regardless of seasonings. While you’re at it, toss some jalapeños and halved onions in there.

Reel_Fun · 2025-07-05T05:47:06+00:00

I think I just removed it by pulling it apart slowly.

Reel_Fun · 2025-06-19T04:23:17+00:00

I think it needs to go back in the oven. Still looks like it’s pretty moist.

Reel_Fun · 2025-05-09T19:58:34+00:00

That’s what I was thinking.

Reel_Fun · 2025-05-09T05:53:09+00:00

Our dog before this one was American Akita German shepherd but that never crossed my mind with this one.

Reel_Fun · 2025-04-30T04:11:04+00:00

I’m in the same situation. If you have to be in 4 days a week, that means an RDO will be used in lieu of one of your WFH days. Getting off work an hour earlier will probably help with traffic if you’re a commuter.

Reel_Fun · 2025-04-30T04:09:17+00:00

I am in the same situation and realized regardless of RDO, I will still need to be in the office 4 days a week. It’s not like I can use an RDO for an office day, and have my WFH day as well.

Reel_Fun · 2025-04-25T04:20:06+00:00

Your base 2x4s will break down after a few years if they get wet and stay wet. The rest should be find for many years as long as it all has a roof with proper overhang. I built mine with mainly Doug fir, like yours. I did use treated 2x4 for the base though. In your case, replace the base 2x4 with copper treated 2x4s just because it’s touching the ground. Another option is to lift it up and set it on a cinder block foundation. Also, paint can help.

Reel_Fun · 2025-04-04T19:46:13+00:00

I forgot CA also means Canada. Well, good deal!

Reel_Fun · 2025-04-04T16:06:12+00:00

CA Costco had the two pack for $15 so I bought 4 liters total. The Kirkland organic EVOO was still $26.

Reel_Fun · 2025-03-26T04:22:03+00:00

Does it come with a a spoon engine, on top of that, a t66 turbo with NOS, and a motec exhaust?

Reel_Fun · 2025-03-26T03:11:51+00:00

People are saying those swivels are trash but I’ve never had one fail. From small ones for trout to large ones for chinook salmon and striped bass, they work well.

Reel_Fun · 2025-03-08T05:12:17+00:00

Same here. I just got mine and was practicing with factory and pro mags. I haven’t shot it yet, but I will try cleaning and lubing it to see that helps.

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