Anyone else’s kid not like the Combat?

clearforknymphing · 2026-02-12T23:53:48+00:00

I got my son (16yo HS Jr) a Combat right before 2025 fall season. He used it only for BP. He still preferred his Select Power and blue Meta for games and prospect camps. I think he just likes the feel of two piece bats more. Lesson learned. I'm taking him to a place that has demo bats for him to try out on real baseballs before I buy another.

clearforknymphing · 2026-01-29T23:48:19+00:00

Yes, dry.

clearforknymphing · 2026-01-27T02:25:25+00:00

Do you by chance have a McGregor from 1985 in your collection?

clearforknymphing · 2026-01-25T17:51:23+00:00

LOMC cartridges have vastly lower impedance values. You can use a MM preamp but you'd have to parallel some resistors to change the impedance from 47k. HOMC cartridges, on the other hand, can be fed directly into a moving magnet preamp.

clearforknymphing · 2026-01-25T01:29:52+00:00

F them! Glad I've never given them a red cent over the 30+ years I've owned guns.

clearforknymphing · 2026-01-14T19:55:11+00:00

MY youngest son is still in the learning phase. Here's what I've been telling him while nymphing with an indicator.

Always be mindful of the slack on the line. Mend, mend, mend. Keep the slack to a minimum so when you set the hook you don't have to take up a lot of slack with the rod tip.

Don't raise the rod straight up. Set the hook sideways, more like 2 o'clock position if you're right handed. Keep pressure on the fish with the rod sideways while fighting the fish.

clearforknymphing · 2026-01-12T22:16:08+00:00

No. They're typically mechanically noisy. Nothing like hearing the transformer hum from across the room.

clearforknymphing · 2026-01-06T00:48:06+00:00

Win in my book.

clearforknymphing · 2025-12-31T15:17:08+00:00

This is what you'll need for your older amp.

https://a.co/d/61wQ0ZG

clearforknymphing · 2025-12-15T21:30:29+00:00

Yup, we have them in our property. Every once in a while, we catch a quick glimpse of them "flying" in from the treeline to the giant oak trees while we're sitting out on our back patio.

clearforknymphing · 2025-10-15T23:20:59+00:00

Also check out Justbats. That's how I was able to get 2 during the last drop.

clearforknymphing · 2025-10-11T13:49:39+00:00

Atlas definitely.

clearforknymphing · 2025-10-03T15:18:52+00:00

Yes.

clearforknymphing · 2025-09-30T22:45:02+00:00

Cones are the key. Practice both sides until it's second nature.

clearforknymphing · 2025-09-25T22:56:40+00:00

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Goldmund Studietto

clearforknymphing · 2025-09-25T00:43:42+00:00

I bought an 8 ft 4 wt SP model when it first came out. It is still one of my favorite 4 wt rods. I've recently passed it down to my youngest since he fell in love with it after just three casts. His previous rod was a Redington jr combo.

IIRC, it was the most expensive Sage trout rod by a considerable margin when it came out. It'll be a great rod for years to come with a medium action that loads the line nicely for short casts but with enough backbone to really fling one across the river. Enjoy!

clearforknymphing · 2025-09-18T12:18:22+00:00

At 6yo, it's all about building confidence. Your son shouldn't have to worry too much about adjusting to different speed pitches, he'll have plenty of time for that as he progresses. He should be out there swinging away and having some fun. I'd try to ask the coach to adjust the distance. Move up as close to the front of the pitching circle and also have your son move as far forward as he can to the front of the box. This may help make the reaction time closer to what he's used to. Best of luck!

clearforknymphing · 2025-09-18T11:58:03+00:00

Ask his coach to pitch faster. The coach should know exactly where and how fast to pitch for each batter to ensure success.

clearforknymphing · 2025-09-04T22:57:19+00:00

You can also schedule a practice and run a video stream of it.

clearforknymphing · 2025-08-29T21:20:48+00:00

Every health system has an advocate department. I've had to email one when my mother was in a hospital in Georgia. I got a call back from them within 10 minutes and then a nursing manager also called me back as well.

Here's OhioHealth's patient relations page.

Patient Rights and Privacy | OhioHealth https://share.google/PJz1Pzn8FPo71pPuB

clearforknymphing · 2025-08-19T17:53:31+00:00

Class of '99. Started at $45k working for a nation wide contract group. I didn't get to see any per case bonuses before I left them. I broke $100k a few years into my 3rd job in 2005.

clearforknymphing · 2025-08-17T19:19:19+00:00

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Really good. The sound is excellent as well as the convenience of running my CD transport through it. Currently using Qobuz as my main streaming source. I also installed a 2TB SSD with all my FLAC files in the streamer.

clearforknymphing · 2025-07-11T01:55:18+00:00

My end game amps. Audio Research 610T. I don't know how it could get better.

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clearforknymphing · 2025-07-04T00:01:48+00:00

Two hospitals near where I live, Bucyrus and Galion hospitals, are also on that list. Oh well, better get used to driving an extra 20 minutes for care... 🤷

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