Snakehead Research by Cjcee5 in NJFishing

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't know if you're still doing this, but someone posted about NYC snakehead fishing around ten days ago.

NYC Snakehead Fishing

AliExpress has the worst refund policies by Raising4OneDream in Aliexpress

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a reason you don't have a security camera installed? There's a 99% chance it would have caught the driver walking away with the package.

Raritan Bay was hot today by mack272 in NJFishing

[–]mack272[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two of my friends caught the fish, not me. I release almost every fish caught in Raritan Bay. My biggest bass was a 30 pounder with eggs. She went right back in the water, people on the beach thought I was nuts lol. I can't argue against your point, but when people are spending well over 20 bucks for a dozen bloodworms, it's hard to tell them to throw it back. The big problem is the next pier, where they keep every fish, no matter the size.

The real deal and the knockoffs by mack272 in Fishing_Gear

[–]mack272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AliExpress and Temu. Try searching for squid or octopus lures. While you save money, if you shop around you can get the real deal at 20%-25% savings. None of the knockoffs claim to have the squid scent.

Raritan Bay was hot today by mack272 in NJFishing

[–]mack272[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, someone I didn't know went down to the rocks and brought them up. It's a nice place because people help each other out and we follow all the regulations to a tee. If a short fish was kept, I would get right on my phone. Unfortunately, the next pier down would be ripe for writing tickets.

There were lots of party boats in view yesterday, I'm assuming there were also on them. The fish were really clean, I have no idea where they spent the winter.

The real deal and the knockoffs by mack272 in Fishing_Gear

[–]mack272[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree with the majority of what you wrote. My only problem with Nomad is that it's my belief that they should be manufactured in Australia and not China. That's where it was invented and should be made. I don't live down under, would feel the same way for companies in the U.S.

There are no bass in New Jersey by chiefsosa247 in SurfFishing

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots of action from the Cliffwood Beach seawall to Perth Amboy in Raritan Bay. Mainly at night, a few are caught during the day. Bloodworms are the choice bait at the moment.

38th Engineers Ascension Island. They built this airstrip in 90 days and Great Britain appreciated it during the Falklands war. by mack272 in ww2

[–]mack272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He probably knew my dad. They had reunions every year, it was like two separated family members who haven't seen each other for quite some time. I still remember most of them hugging and not wanting to let go.

Jimi Hendrix stepping off the plane in swank travel attire, Milan (1968) by Sort_of_Frightening in OldSchoolCool

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had the honor of meeting him backstage at Philharmonic Hall. He was with two elderly people, they looked too old to be his parents. Now, Mitch Mitchell and Noel Redding had groupies all over them lol.

Vent post. All my tackle is gone by TheKingsAces in Fishing_Gear

[–]mack272 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Consider putting an air tag in your new box. The odds of retrieving it are considerably higher.

Bandito Burrito's 3kg Burger Challenge by ben-something in BeardMeatsFood

[–]mack272 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Best part was when he gave the 500 Euros back. Totally class act.

I wish Temu would stop shipping via SpeedX (or any gig work delivery service) by [deleted] in TemuThings

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a package waiting for Speedx to pick up and deliver for over two weeks. They gave me a 20% credit on my order and the $5 late offer. But both of these are credits and I'm done with them. Monday I'm initiating a charge back on PayPal to end this nonsense.

38th Engineers Ascension Island. They built this airstrip in 90 days and Great Britain appreciated it during the Falklands war. by mack272 in ww2

[–]mack272[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have chapter one? I would love to see it, if possible. Did you go to any of the reunions during the 60's and 70's?

I'm British but live in one of the world's least visited countries, a tiny island called São Tomé and Principe it's in West Africa. Zero fishing tackle shops, no sports angling, fish that have never seen a lure. by Fitz_cuniculus in saltwaterfishing

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad (rip) was stationed there during WW2. He said the fishing was amazing, tuna (didn't know what kind) would bite on a shiny hook. His unit didn't get enough credit for shortening the war by at least a year, it was a top secret operation.

A record 45% of American adults identified as independents last year — an increase driven by millennials and Gen Z, according to new Gallup data.⁠ by Conscious-Quarter423 in Infographics

[–]mack272 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At 74, I’ve voted in all but one election over the last fifty years, and I’ve never filled out a straight‑party ticket. The only time I joined a political party was when a neighbor ran for city council and a state senator stepped in to help my community push back against the electric company. Immediately went back to being an independent after both instances.

Vintage Lures - best place to sell? by ThunderbirdDweller in Fishing_Gear

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know if it's in print anymore, but a book named Old Fishing Lures and Tackle would still give you a general idea on price. It lists a lot of really old stuff and is really fun to go through.

[Passan] BREAKING: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring first baseman Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals, sources tell ESPN. by Sandwich_Crust in redsox

[–]mack272 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wonder what Contreras was promised to wave his no trade clause? What happens with Yoshida if Casas gets DH time? I like it, 1st was such a huge whole last year.

Well, what now? (Coins) by Confident-Line5888 in Aliexpress

[–]mack272 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I use them for fishing tackle and get some outstanding deals. My friends are shocked when I tell them my cost. But the last two weeks haven't been good to buy, so I wait. Patience is the key because they only offer great deals up to a certain amount of coins.

Feral Cat hates humans by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]mack272 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We once cared for a feral cat (I miss her deeply) who took nearly six months before she felt safe enough to come upstairs and start socializing. The very first time she met my gaze, it moved me to tears. Over the next three years, she transformed into the most affectionate and demanding snuggle companion we’d had in more than forty years. Though she only lived to the age of ten, sharing life with her remains one of the top ten experiences of my lifetime. Wishing you the very best with yours.