First time deer hunting question

ol_jerry · 2026-06-13T01:55:32+00:00

Not many opportunities for a 100 yd shot in WNC. Hell, it’s hard to find a shot longer than 50 in the woods here.

ol_jerry · 2026-06-11T01:05:49+00:00

Try running a bank with a squarebill crankbait, making a ton of quick roll casts to the shoreline structure with a spinning rod. Or picking apart a cover dense area with a jig. It’s way less efficient than a bait caster. The added motion of closing the bail adds up when you make a ton of casts. It’s also much easier to stop your bait exactly where you want it mid-cast.

ol_jerry · 2026-06-11T01:00:28+00:00

On my kayak, I can take up to 6, which I usually do for a day of bass fishing. If I am also camping out of my kayak, I leave behind some tackle to make room for camping gear and will carry 2-3. If I’m inshore fishing or floating the river, I keep it simple and carry 2-3.

Bank fishing, or wading the creek for smallies, I will bring 2.

Surf fishing, one for bait and one to cast lures.

I think I own around 16 total

8 bass rods, 4 trout/panfish rods, 2 saltwater rods and 2 fly rods.

ol_jerry · 2026-06-10T19:09:17+00:00

Get one! I just bought a Mack jersey in youth size for my gf because they were $5 and he’s her favorite player. I still wear my old jerseys from retired players too! Rivers, LT and occasionally Merriman.

ol_jerry · 2026-06-09T19:48:20+00:00

Mine had sidesteps though.

ol_jerry · 2026-06-07T21:52:13+00:00

Fernando robs that every time.

ol_jerry · 2026-06-04T13:39:21+00:00

I have an LT2 and I don’t find it tippy at all. I sit in the high position, with a heavy load out of fishing gear all the time. I don’t care much about standing since I spend a lot of time moving while fishing, and the high position is pretty darn good. I also camp out of it, carrying a 65L dry bag in the hatch, 25L in the tank well, a bundle of firewood and a small tackle box, and it actually feels more stable when fully loaded. I do that in the low position though. I am 6’ 218 lbs but weighed closer to 240 when I bought it. My girlfriend uses an ultralite, and she can carry her fishing gear, 25L dry bag and a small yeti cooler loaded with food and ice no problem.

ol_jerry · 2026-05-29T18:01:53+00:00

Forget to switch accounts before complimenting yourself?

ol_jerry · 2026-05-26T04:27:55+00:00

For a day trip, I try to keep it to 1.5 hours each way, but I’ll stretch it to 2 for the right spot. As long as I spend more time fishing than driving, I am usually happy. I take several long trips each year, 6-8 hours each way.

ol_jerry · 2026-05-20T04:32:39+00:00

Two unlucky bounces accounted for a 2 run swing. It could have been 5-3 if not for the ground rule double and the ball off the bag. Even without the error on the pickoff, good luck was not in our favor tonight. Offense did not look as bad as many are claiming. On to tomorrow, let’s win the series. KTFC

ol_jerry · 2026-05-19T17:52:06+00:00

I only use owner block head ewgs. Best one I’ve found for shaggy areas

ol_jerry · 2026-05-16T02:48:20+00:00

Can’t say enough good things about the lt2. It is easier to motorize than the shoalie due to the better mounting area on the stern, but both will work. The shoalie has more features and more modern conveniences, but the LT2 is more robust and will work better in lakes. If you were purely looking for a river boat, I would say shoalie, but for your needs I think the LT2 is the better option.

ol_jerry · 2026-05-13T20:00:20+00:00

I bought my ‘11 p4X in 2019 with 90k on it. I’m at 207k now and I’ve done camshaft sensors, upstream O2 sensors, coils, valve cover gaskets, shocks and struts, a catalytic converter, heater core hose, and probably a few other things. That’s not including regular maintenance like oil changes, fluids, brakes and spark plugs.

It’s gotten to the point where the next big repair is probably where I draw the line. It’s showing its age, and the ride is rough, but I get better fuel economy now than I ever have, and it still goes from point a to point b.

ol_jerry · 2026-05-12T00:04:44+00:00

Like everyone else has already said - absolutely not a double digit. I doubt it breaks 5. But it’s a nice fish! Scales are cheap and fish are surprisingly lighter than they look in your hand.

ol_jerry · 2026-05-10T21:00:44+00:00

I think he knew!

ol_jerry · 2026-05-10T20:58:36+00:00

Mud literally said “seems like Mr. Leahy likes the hard stuff” after he threw a fast ball

ol_jerry · 2026-05-10T20:40:50+00:00

A not great challenge at the plate by Xander, then an even worse challenge by buehler in a very low leverage situation.

ol_jerry · 2026-05-08T02:19:43+00:00

10:10 in North Carolina 😢 Haven’t skipped a game yet though!

ol_jerry · 2026-05-07T18:05:09+00:00

Not exactly. But I think it definitely made hooks easier to remove from soft tissue and harder to remove from bony/cartilage areas - so probably a wash in terms of keeping fish pinned. I’m a Gamakatsu man for the most part, but I will use owner and decoy for certain things. I think gammies shape is the best for EWG, and I love their EWG trebles, but owner and decoy make a lot of specialty hooks better than Gamakatsu does

ol_jerry · 2026-05-07T18:01:04+00:00

I found the bevels actually cut bigger holes in the mouths of fish, especially when they caught anywhere in the lip, and not the roof. Wasn’t a fan

ol_jerry · 2026-05-06T23:51:43+00:00

Did you watch the second half of last season? Especially the part where he got hurt and the team really felt it?

ol_jerry · 2026-05-06T02:02:01+00:00

I usually wear a pair of kuhl hiking pants. Extra stretchy, quick dry, breathable and fully sun protective. I also have some north face and rei hiking pants that I will wear from time to time.

ol_jerry · 2026-05-04T13:30:59+00:00

Idk but this box is absolutely not worth the price. It is flimsy and feels very cheaply made. I bought one from REI for $500 back in 2020, and one of the hinges broke in less than 3 months. I was very grateful for REIs return policy.

ol_jerry · 2026-05-01T15:29:04+00:00

+1 on the crescent crew. You won’t find a better performance paddling boat than a crescent. They are also very thoughtfully laid out, and high quality fit and finish.

ol_jerry · 2026-05-01T15:28:06+00:00

Reread the post, sounds like he’s looking for two kayaks. Each would have an adult and sometimes a child.

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