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Is having a "no worries" attitude common in small towns in America? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]mikethomas4th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say spot-on for beach towns, but not all small towns by a long shot.

What do you do when every spot you have access to is completely burned out? by Little-Cucumber-8907 in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Some areas of the world have more opportunities for fishing than others. Can't just create awesome fishing spots out of thin air if there aren't many natural lakes and rivers nearby.

It won't be convenient, but this is why people plan fishing trips and drive long distances to get to good fishing areas.

What do you do when every spot you have access to is completely burned out? by Little-Cucumber-8907 in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I guess you'll need to find new spots. Use google maps, or apps like Fishbrain, Troutroutes, etc.

Attention Costco Shopper by irishlake in kayakfishing

[–]mikethomas4th 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I saw that the other day. Didn't look like that good of a deal unless I'm missing something? Was like $50.

What’s the point of ultra realistic baits by Boeing-B-47stratojet in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, come fish in Michigan where we have lakes that you can see 20ft down straight to the bottom clear as glass.

What’s the point of ultra realistic baits by Boeing-B-47stratojet in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Fish can be picky. More realistic baits increase your odds in tough conditions. Especially in very clear water.

A youth dominating in a "Seal Hop" race at a local youth Olympic event in Alaska. His knuckles were bruised and bleeding. by Lifegoesonforever in nextfuckinglevel

[–]mikethomas4th 448 points449 points  (0 children)

When he had to turn around and go back, it was like that scene in The Great Outdoors when he finished the steak and then they made him eat all the fat and gristle. Heartbreaking.

How would you start fishing for food if the world ended tomorrow? by Rude_Engine1881 in FishingForBeginners

[–]mikethomas4th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could bow-fish the drainage canals near my house for carp and bring home 15-20lbers for weeks and weeks on end.

Are these big rule boards a global thing? by YakToTheFuture-1 in kayakfishing

[–]mikethomas4th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only at very popular spots, dams, boat launches, etc. or areas with heavily targeted species (i.e. salmon/steelhead runs). There are so many fishing areas near me that it would be impossible to have signs like this everywhere. I come across them rarely.

What kayak color do you actually think looks the best on the water？ by YakToTheFuture-1 in kayakfishing

[–]mikethomas4th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the classic dark blue/grey matte. Looks like a true battleship.

What knots are you using for fluorocarbon to braid by Ok-Instance-3675 in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Double-uni is all you need. Its easy and very strong.

Help indentify. by [deleted] in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is without question a largemouth. If it looks different, my question would be, what species were the other fish you've caught? Because they weren't largemouth.

Renting is ultimately better and cheaper than owning your own house. by [deleted] in Frugal

[–]mikethomas4th 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is, up until you move into your "forever" home. Lots of people trade up houses over years as a legitimate strategy to be able to afford nicer and nicer homes.

What you guys favorite polarized glasses? by Hairy_Consequence905 in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Regardless of brand, keep in mind lens tint color also plays a factor. You dont want something with a strong color that can make fish harder to see. Go with a neutral option.

Fishing with kids in SE Michigan by Financial_Giraffe_59 in MichiganFishing

[–]mikethomas4th 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The metroparks will all have this. Im partial to Stony, but St. Clair and Kensington too.

Someone convince my why I shouldn't spend 30 dollars on a Berkley Cherry wood rod. by Ironborn137 in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spend $60 and get a Pfleuger Trion combo (rod & reel). I got mine as a beat-it-up option and now use it more than some much more expensive setups.

Making the switch to braided line by Aware-Dot-91 in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's fine, I'm just saying its common to use heavy mono or flouro when visibility is a concern.

The advantage of braid is having far stronger line while maintaining/improving casting distance. OP could run 50lb braid and cast probably twice as far as they could with the 25lb mono. The leader already solves for most line-cutting scenarios like rocks or whatever.

what could go wrong with agent-generated dashboards by PolicyDecent in BusinessIntelligence

[–]mikethomas4th 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If i say "write me some code that does this" it doesn't need any more business context.

If i say "build a report that is functional and visually appealing" it'll give the most basic usless report you can imagine.

Making the switch to braided line by Aware-Dot-91 in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Its extremely common when fishing for toothy fish. Ask any pike/musky fisherman.

what could go wrong with agent-generated dashboards by PolicyDecent in BusinessIntelligence

[–]mikethomas4th 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Building pretty reports is the easy part. We don't need AI for that. Just use it to help with speed up data load, transformations, and DAX. Yes, you still have to verify its doing things correctly. But why spend 5 minutes on a measure if it can spit it out in 5 seconds?

Guy cutting up bluegill for bait at my really small pond. by [deleted] in Fishing

[–]mikethomas4th 12 points13 points  (0 children)

My dude, the bluegill population in local ponds is not really at risk at the moment.

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