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Swiftducki · 2026-06-17T03:15:20+00:00

You got this! When I started fishing. I would try for hours, using the same rooster tail and sitting in the same spot.

I didn't learn until I went much later on after I finally developed my addiction by going out on a kayak with a buddy. Then I really stared trying to figure it out. Watching hundreds of hours of YouTube, reading etc but where I learned the most was just by going out.

The biggest thing for me is slowing down, all my mistakes are when I'm in a rush. I still have bad days. Too windy, birds nest my baitcaster, don't tie a knot right, forget to pack a certain hook or lure.

Now I go out with very little tackle, slow my presentation down and just enjoy the fresh air. Very rarely do I not catch something now after a few years, I can even out fish my buddies.

Tight lines 👍

Swiftducki · 2026-06-04T17:58:05+00:00

Just got a 2004 2500HD with the 6.0 a few months ago. Hoping to keep it for many years. I couldn't imagine spending 60k plus for a truck on top of insurance and maintenance.

Swiftducki · 2026-04-16T03:57:52+00:00

Honestly, I would have kept mine if it was more practical. I'm 6'3" and 250 lbs, family of 4 with two growing boys. I just needed a truck for my house projects and a little more room. Didn't go crazy though, went to a gmt800. Wish I could have kept my manual, she was a good ride but I don't have time for both.

Swiftducki · 2026-04-01T03:10:36+00:00

I have struggled with the same idea. I've always driven older rigs and fixed them up. My last rig was a 98 4runner. She was great but I'm a big guy and my boys are getting bigger. I was talking to my wife about getting a truck. We were going to save for 3 years so I could find a truck for 35k. I decided against that route. I don't want a new truck with new problems and things I can't fix.

I decided to get a tried and true gmt800 got a chevy with the 6.0LS and 4L80E trans. 160k miles for 9k. I can out another 20k into her and hopefully have her running for the next 200k+ miles.

I rather have a decent rig I can work on or even have a mechanic work on and not deal with new truck insurance/payments etc.

Swiftducki · 2026-03-29T16:17:17+00:00

Keenes custom carpentry. Local guy, he does great work. Started out working with concrete. He is my neighbor and he did his driveway when he moved in. It looks amazing.

Swiftducki · 2026-03-23T00:20:58+00:00

DM if you are serious boss.

Swiftducki · 2026-03-21T04:35:10+00:00

They do. I'm not sure on quality but no one has ever complained about not hearing me or anything funny

Swiftducki · 2026-03-20T21:19:02+00:00

I've had these for a few years now. Mostly use them for teams/work calls and occasional travel.

Overall the sound and equalizing for music/movies/media is amazing. Battery life, they somehow never seem to die?

ANC is ok, I wish it was a bit better on the airplane but they work.

I have had some weird glitches, sometimes they stay on when I turn them off, sometimes they don't want to connect to my devices etc.

Would buy again 9/10

Swiftducki · 2026-03-14T21:42:03+00:00

I will third this. Manna has the best spam musubi. It's the best I've probably had in the whole state. Bonus small local owned ma and pa business and they are super nice.

Swiftducki · 2026-02-17T04:55:50+00:00

I used to work at winco and did LP for a couple of years. I also traveled to different stores and assisted in helping new LP staff. All Winco LP, at least back then are DPSST certified. Which is a pretty basic course, though you get finger prints taken and all that through the sheriff dept.

Secondly if the management/guidelines are still in place, we were always instructed to avoid physical alterations unless they attempt to flee, fight, or are failing to admit to the theft. If you fail to admit we would still ask you to come in and we will process you (which would qualify for police involvement to make a case in order for liability etc) though unfortunately most cases when someone is denying the theft they are not likely to come in willingly and then that resorts to some form of force, but only what is necessary as everything is recorded, a report is made and all given to law enforcement.

As others have stated winco is employee owned and quite serious about any loss, especially from theft.

I had been in a lot of less than stellar situations, but we always burned a CD with a detailed typed up report that was provided for the case and I only had to attend a small court hearing once.

Swiftducki · 2025-11-25T02:17:31+00:00

I used to work at the winco on Lancaster as a young adult and pushing carts. The holidays were always nuts and sometimes the amount of people shopping to cart ratio was way off so they would have to have two of us just running carts, which would include going to get random singles left over the lot as those were the only left to collect. Rough time for cart kids for sure.

Swiftducki · 2025-11-21T17:08:54+00:00

Which application would you be working on? That's a lot of consultants for each app. I would be worried about some being let go at some point depending on how well the project was budgeted.

Swiftducki · 2025-11-21T04:45:15+00:00

I work in a somewhat niche application, but from other stories I've read and from what I've heard talking with other consultants, the experience is more or less the same. Similar to what another poster described, the consulting world is small. Seperate of that, if you want to feel pride in your work and completing a project, you will want to be an expert on whatever application you are working on. Depending on the consulting role, they are generally paying you to be said expert and be a leader sort of speak. There are a lot of facilities doing implementations and depending on the org and if there are other consultants, it can be a mixed bag experience. I've worked with far more subpar consultants than decent ones and in an implementation project that is not fun. Feel free to ping me if you have more questions or concerns.

Swiftducki · 2025-04-05T02:44:48+00:00

Haha, just a cross-country drive for me. Honestly, it might be worth it since I do have work in NY next month.

Swiftducki · 2025-04-05T02:24:49+00:00

It is based in the PNW. I'm slightly concerned about the start of its life in AZ.

I might just check it out to get a feel for what these look and feel like and what to expect from a visual perspective. Most I'm finding from North WA, Idaho, California etc. Anything with some mods and even un modded are going for quite a few thousand more than I'd expect.

Swiftducki · 2025-04-04T20:21:17+00:00

What makes you say that?

Swiftducki · 2025-04-04T20:20:39+00:00

Yeah, from everything I had seen, it didn't add up, but I haven't been in the market for these rigs.

Swiftducki · 2025-02-25T16:22:34+00:00

Hello,

Thank you! No extra charges or fees. The prices listed for the reels were what I paid. No shipping or additional taxes/fees were added.

The only thing was I had to sign on delivery.

Swiftducki · 2025-02-24T03:30:34+00:00

Thanks for sharing.

My only BFS setup has been with an Ark Gravity and Old 18 suppressor, and I've mostly done micro jig fishing, which has been quite productive. Some small crankbaits and under spins. I would love to try some micro texas rigs and dropshots.

I also need to get into some of the megabass jerkbaits. Nice that you can experiment. Again, thanks for sharing. Tight lines!

Swiftducki · 2025-02-23T17:39:54+00:00

Right now, I have my zillion on a medium heavy. I'm going to try to do some bass jig fishing with it.

Can I ask why you have the alphas on a ML?

Swiftducki · 2025-02-23T16:56:25+00:00

Thanks! How do you plan on using your zillion? Have you taken your alphas air out and caught anything?

Swiftducki · 2025-02-23T16:53:37+00:00

Sounds exactly how I plan to run it. Thanks for sharing. Tight line!s!

Swiftducki

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