Norton Snagger Fishing Team [Archive] - Wellcraft V20 Community

Franco

11-23-2006, 10:59 PM

After careful consideration, we may be willing to open the membership books for the Norton Snagger Fishing Team. I have breifly talked to the Exalted Wizard of the Norton Snagger Fishing Team, Reelapeelin, and we have toyed with opening it up if you can meet the conditions and pass the iniation process.

You have to complete 6 tasks before you can be considered to join the Norton Snagger Fishing team.
1st - Figure out what a Norton Snagger is
2nd - Find the picture of the original Norton Snagger
(Hint - it's in my gallery)
3rd - Find the picture of the Norton Snagger Official Chapeau
4th - Find 3 Members to okay your membership
5th - Find the original reference to Norton Snagger, with proof
6th - Beg me really hard

The the Iniation process, which Rap is in charge of, will be a very interesting process too.

Hammerhead

11-23-2006, 11:35 PM

Howz 'bout a trade...You let me in the NSFT. and I'll make you an honorary member of the Flyin'Fisherman Club. Usually the only requirement for that is ya have to been throw outta your boat while it's underway.

Went out today about 15 miles and hit a school of yellowfin. Caught a seagull too. On the way in seas had turned from 5-7 to 8-10. Almost re-qualified for FFC status when my helm seat detached and I rolled assover elbows to the poopdeck. What'a ride. :P

reelapeelin

11-24-2006, 12:23 AM

Hammerhead ... glad you survived you summersault boat ride today...however, flyfishin', while something I've always admired and intended to get around to one day, will not be sufficient task for consideration for entry into the overly dramatic exclusivity of the NSFT (whad he say ???)...

...anyway, for those who wish to be considered, see entry tasks above as outlined by The Grand Pubah Himself. 8) ...good luck to all who attempt the initiation rites ;D ;D ;D ...

spareparts

11-24-2006, 01:32 AM

so can I bypass the requirements by purchasing rounds at Salty Mike's?

Sorry thought that was reelapeeling posting, but if you're in SC, same offer applies

fishbonejr

11-24-2006, 03:53 AM

first of all WAKE UP EVERYBODY YALL SHOULDNT HAVE HAD THAT MUCH TURKEY AND WINE AND VODKA *now im the only one online and nobody to talk to because i am home from the rents house had a nice time though.

but i thought that you were throne overboard when you cought your first marlin not joinin your fishin team.

fishbonejr

11-24-2006, 06:22 AM

HHHMMMMMMMMMMMMMM still nobody on :-/

BEEEP BEEEP BEEEEEEEEP the horns are a blowin YAKE UP. time to go fishin.

reelapeelin

11-24-2006, 10:27 AM

so can I bypass the requirements by purchasing rounds at Salty Mike's?

Now we're gettin' into the territory of negotiation!! ;D ;D ;D ...whadda ya think Pubah?... 8) ...

Franco

11-24-2006, 06:48 PM

I'm gonna need roundtrip air fare and transportation, but it might work!

lumberslinger178

11-24-2006, 11:46 PM

is this a google thing

lumberslinger178

11-24-2006, 11:47 PM

or ask jeeves ;D

lumberslinger178

11-24-2006, 11:47 PM

or a trick

Franco

11-25-2006, 01:22 AM

hey lumber, everything can be found on this site, and only this site.

reelapeelin

11-25-2006, 11:12 AM

...and all is negotiable...

C YENSEN

11-27-2006, 02:07 PM

I THINK I CAN ANSWER 4 OR 5 OF THOSE, I WILL HAVE TO POKE AROUND TO FIGURE THE REST OUT. ;)

reelapeelin

11-27-2006, 06:07 PM

Cy...lookin' forward to your replys...nice to visit old history again... ;) :D ...you'd make an EXCELLENT "Snagger"!! 8) 8) ...

C YENSEN

11-28-2006, 11:37 AM

OK I WILL GIVE IT A TRY, SHOULD I PM THE PUBBAH MY ANSWERS?

AND ALSO WHO ARE THE OFFICIAL MEMBERS?

Franco

11-28-2006, 04:02 PM

Pretty tricky there dude, part of your objective is to find 3 members, send me the answers you have found via PM and I'll respond

C YENSEN

11-28-2006, 05:27 PM

check your pm's ;D

turbinedoctor

11-28-2006, 08:35 PM

Franco you only have nine photos in your gallery and I think three of them have a NORTON SNAGGER in them

Franco

11-28-2006, 09:36 PM

Well then, I guess if you picked any one of those you wouldn't be technically wrong now would you?

Franco

11-28-2006, 09:47 PM

DRUM ROLL PLEASE............................................ .

We possibly have our first qualifier for the Norton Snagger Fishing Team. This is contingent on verification by my Esteemed Cohort and the Master Of Arms of The Norton Snagger Fishing Team, the ever Noble, Reelapeelin ( Oz ). I will forward the entry information to him. But enough of the official bidness, I would like to congratulate Cyensen for completing the task required to join our illustrous brotherhood!

reelapeelin

11-29-2006, 10:26 AM

C YENSEN

11-29-2006, 10:48 AM

reelapeelin

11-29-2006, 10:55 AM

Now that I have passed the test, when does RAP's initiation process begin. Am I going to be baiting hooks on his boat, or washing it when he pulls it, or in charge of making chum? ??? :-/

So am I an official member? How do I get a hat?

For it is said...''all things come to he who waits"...which in this case means, "We gotta figure this $hit out"... I will conspire w/ His Greatness, The Pubah...following this BS session, the initiation process will be revealed ;) ...

C YENSEN

11-29-2006, 12:45 PM

CANT WAIT ;D

reelapeelin

11-29-2006, 01:23 PM

CANT WAIT ;D

GOTTA!! ;D ... consider waiting part of the ritual .. ::) ...develops patience needed for top-notch Norton Snagger... ;) ...

C YENSEN

11-29-2006, 06:08 PM

I MEANT I CANT WAIT TO LEARN THE INITIATION PROCESS. I HAVE PLENTY OF PATIENCE TO BECOME AN EXHALTED MEMBER.

reelapeelin

11-29-2006, 06:27 PM

I MEANT I CANT WAIT TO LEARN THE INITIATION PROCESS. I HAVE PLENTY OF PATIENCE TO BECOME AN EXHALTED MEMBER.

...and so it shall be...

C YENSEN

11-29-2006, 07:38 PM

SO HOW COME I AM THE ONLY TRYING TO GET IN? :'( :-/

Franco

11-29-2006, 08:09 PM

WE DON'T MAKE TOO MUCH NOISE ABOUT THE CLUB, OTHERWISE IT WOULDN'T BE EXCLUSIVE, YOU CAN CONTACT OTHER MEMBERS YOU THINK ARE WORTH TO JOIN AND HAVE THEM COMPLETE THE PROCESS. BUT YOU HAVE TO ADMIT THAT THERE WAS A LITTLE BIT OF EFFORT TO GAIN THE EXHALTED MEMBER STATUS, SOME GUYS EITHER AREN'T MOTIVTED ENOUGH OR SMART ENOUGH TO COMPLETE THE TASK!

THAT OUGHT TO STIR UP SOME RESPONSES

turbinedoctor

11-30-2006, 10:01 AM

Working on the Norton Snagger membership and trying to keep this post up top so I can find it easier.

Franco check your PM's, I am hot on the trail.

Blue_Runner

11-30-2006, 02:05 PM

FRANCO - RAP - CY

YOU ALL HAVE MAIL!! Franco has 2.

8)

Franco

11-30-2006, 06:56 PM

ANOTHER DRUM ROLL PLEASE

BLUE RUNNER HAS COMPLETED THE PRELIMINARY QUALIFACATIONS TO JOIN, JUST HAS THE INIATION LEFT NOW!

AND TD AINT FAR BEHIND!

Blue_Runner

11-30-2006, 07:04 PM

Yeah baby! *Do I get one of these?

http://www.boatdesign.net/gallery/data/508/2648Mirabella2.jpg

;D

turbinedoctor

11-30-2006, 08:32 PM

One for you and one for me. ;D

Franco

11-30-2006, 11:15 PM

And ANOTHER DRUM ROLL PLEASE.............................

Pending verifacation by the Most Exhaulted Co-Founder of The Norton Snagger Fishing Team, Reelapeelin"

I would like to announce that Turbinedoctor has successfully completed the exercise required to take the initiation to join The Norton Snagger Fishing Team

Blue, Cyensen and Turbinedoctor need to pm their location to Rap. Reelapeelin is the Director of Initiation and Other Evil Doings. He is going to custome design each initiation to the individual, and once completed will give you something to thump your chest about!

macojoe

12-01-2006, 12:27 AM

Maybe not the oringal, But it works!! and has Nortons attached!!

http://syncboard.com/albums/album03/Picture_116.sized.jpg

Hammerhead

12-01-2006, 03:49 AM

OK...
What I really want is an auto-pilot but, if i could find what I think a snagger must be I'd certainly keep mu norton away from it.

reelapeelin

12-01-2006, 09:35 AM

Hammerhead ;D ...like moths to a flame, so are Nortons to a Snagger :o ...sometimes Murphy's Law just won't be denied ;D ;D ...

...and get that auto-pilot...it da cat's behind ;) 8) ...

reelapeelin

12-01-2006, 09:39 AM

FRANCO - RAP - CY

YOU ALL HAVE MAIL!! Franco has 2.

8)

For He is Pubah 8) ...

turbinedoctor

12-01-2006, 10:44 AM

RAP you have mail. ;D

C YENSEN

12-01-2006, 11:29 AM

RAP check your PM's

C YENSEN

12-01-2006, 11:47 AM

congrats, BR and Turb, the looking was not that easy.

looking forward to the intitiation process ;D

reelapeelin

12-01-2006, 01:26 PM

congrats, BR and Turb, the looking was not that easy.

looking forward to the intitiation process ;D

Will reveal initiation requirements soon...me and The Pubah cookin' 'em up now ;) ;D ...

turbinedoctor

12-01-2006, 03:30 PM

Hope it comes with a camoflogue thong. Getting ready for hunting season and haven't got a thing to wear. ;D

macojoe

12-01-2006, 05:28 PM

Well I am almost there!! Just waiting for conformation on the 3 guys to vote me in!! ;D

Franco

12-01-2006, 05:35 PM

I'll vote you in

turbinedoctor

12-01-2006, 05:37 PM

Count one vote for me. ;)

turbinedoctor

12-01-2006, 05:38 PM

How long before we get the offical word we are in. ???

Do we get one of those Offical hats too. :D

Blue_Runner

12-01-2006, 05:56 PM

I recommend NOT letting MJ in....

Just kidding !! Let let him in!

reelapeelin

12-01-2006, 06:07 PM

Initiating MJ...hmmm...that's gonna be a tough one :-* ...might have to come up w/ somethin' SPECIAL ... ;D ...

Ya got my vote, Big Guy 8) ...

C YENSEN

12-01-2006, 07:21 PM

so even though we still have to go through the initiation process yet am i considered in?

C YENSEN

12-01-2006, 07:22 PM

can i recomend people like Blue asked me to do?

macojoe

12-01-2006, 07:46 PM

Posted by: Blue_Runner Posted on: Today at 2:56pm
I recommend NOT letting MJ in....

Hmm.......I could say let me in or I will delete this thread!! ;) ;D

reelapeelin

12-01-2006, 07:49 PM

Hmm.......I could say let me in or I will delete this thread!! ;) ;D

Ah...the arrogance of power setting in ::) ...sorry old boy...you gonna have to endure as all others... ;) ;D ;D ...

macojoe

12-01-2006, 07:50 PM

reelapeelin

12-02-2006, 10:13 AM

MJ...Franco said ya nailed everything on the 6 tasks ... ;) ...

Initiation Ritual about to be announced...sharpen those hooks!!...anybody into nipple-piercing... ??? ... ;D ;D ;D ...

macojoe

12-02-2006, 10:19 AM

I am!! I will do it for all those who want it done!! I will use a rusty rope brading nail!! ;)

willy

12-02-2006, 11:32 AM

CB it's true about that secret project being velour not leather huh :-/

Franco

12-02-2006, 01:15 PM

Norton Snagger
Fishing Team

The Official Initiation

The Snagger Grand Slam Catch

You must catch and photograph at least 4 different species of fish, in whatever geographic area you chose (excluding pet stores and having fish tossed to you at the seafood market)

Official Decree of the
Grand Pubah

reelapeelin

12-02-2006, 01:36 PM

OK guys...there it is...direct from His Highness, The Almighty Grand Pubah Hisself :o ...

...all who did such a great job trackin' down and answerin' the 6 tasks now got a little fishin' to do (we thought appropriate initiation for a fishin' team)...

Blue Runner, for example can go to High Rock and catch bream, bass, crappie and cat and he's IN!!...or he can wait til he gets to OBX and get his Slam on down there...

Coastal dwellers (and you KNOW who you are) can go and catch any 4 species (on hook & line) ya wanna...and you're IN!!

So sharpen those hooks ...Just kiddin' about the nipple-piercing, but if that's your thing, we don't need to know and we sure as he!! don't want pix ::) ...but have some fun w/ this and post 'em up once you're done ;) ...until your Slam is complete, consider yourself a Pending Snagger...Upon completion of said Slam you'll be an Offifial Member of the Norton Snagger Fishing Team, with all benefits and privileges (different Super Model every night) and a NSFT Official Hat (just like mine and The Pubah's...)

Good luck and tight lines to all future Norton Snaggers 8) 8) 8) ...

macojoe

12-02-2006, 08:21 PM

Us NE guys just might have to wait for spring for that part??

reelapeelin

12-03-2006, 01:45 AM

Heck, MJ...I'd heard you were and avid surf-fisherman ;) ...just loved to pull 'em outta the surf...guess I heard wrong...wouldn't be the 1st time... ;D ...

macojoe

12-03-2006, 11:39 AM

You have to walk to surf fish, and I no walk any further then my truck and from the truck to the boat!!

Put it this way I bought a Brand new Dawia surf rod 6 years ago, it has been used 3 times and has not been out of the basement in 4 years!!

reelapeelin

12-03-2006, 11:47 PM

What do you suggest?

Blue_Runner

12-04-2006, 11:46 AM

Sounds cool! I love it when I HAVE to fish! We need to keep these fishing events going...

C YENSEN

12-04-2006, 12:49 PM

it is a little chilly in my neck of the woods, i might have to wait till spring to be "official" :'(

reelapeelin

12-04-2006, 01:21 PM

OK...Ya'll suggest some alternative initiation rites that could be carried out off-season..."Pounding the Pud" won't qualify...

...or maintain Pending Initiation Snagger Status (P.I.S.S.) til Spring...no probs... ;) ...

C YENSEN

12-04-2006, 02:22 PM

i got no problem waiting to be part of such an exclusive club ;D

Franco

12-04-2006, 04:44 PM

We can do it like the military does it, We will"frock" you, that means you can wear the uniform, have all the right and privledges - you just have to complete the task in a given time or you get "defrocked". Kinda like the old show branded. We pull your hat, patch ( if we had any) and break your fishing rod over our knee ( cause we don't have swords)

C YENSEN

12-04-2006, 05:27 PM

sounds good to me ;D

Blue_Runner

12-04-2006, 05:33 PM

Ok, just making sure I got this right.

I gots to catch 4 thangs - bream, cat, crappie, and a bass to become official right? *I think I can do that from my dock in one trip ;D *

I love a challenge!

Ooooooo - get this - what if I could do all 4 in one trip on a single lure!?! Do I get a special membership or privledges for such an accomplishment?

Blue Snagger

Franco

12-04-2006, 09:31 PM

As a matter of fact you do! You get to come down and wax my boat!!!

I don't wanna hear it MJ!

macojoe

12-04-2006, 10:08 PM

I not saying a thing!!

I have my own set of problems here! I have been working on my daughters car for what seems to be fore ever!! >:(

Just when I get one thing fixed another thing breaks!!

As for fishing, I am done till spring!! Got to ghet the winter cover on this week some time?? When I am not fixing the darn car!!

turbinedoctor

12-05-2006, 01:13 AM

Heres #1 of 4

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k127/lmsgps1990/Boat/DSC01108.jpg

Only three more and we are going out tomorrow to.

macojoe

12-05-2006, 01:31 AM

You suck!! I won't see them till June! :( :'(

C YENSEN

12-05-2006, 11:04 AM

we are not allowed to post past fish are we. something caught this past summer?

macojoe

12-05-2006, 12:14 PM

Hmm...........I no think so?? But if we can I am in like flin!!

reelapeelin

12-05-2006, 12:19 PM

Nope...gotta be current catches... ;) ...

Good ''flat-fish'', Turbo ... 8) ...

Franco

12-08-2006, 02:15 AM

Being the Grand Pubah instills one with unique insight. There has been a disturbance in the force Luke....... errrrrr wrong subject. Anyhow, after careful consideration, I have an announcement.

CHUMBUCKET has been chosen to be the first member inducted by The Norton Snagger Fishing Team draft. Not as good as the benefits you get in the NFL draft, but better than the ARMY. My illustrious co=founder Reelapeelin and I decided this based on many things.
First, we had an odd number of members, and some are just plain odd!!! Second, We didn't have sufficent membership to represent us in the Great Snowy North East. Third, all of us are aware of that "don't ask-don't tell" relationship he shares with another member. I won't mention any names but his initials are MJ. We figured they could snuggle and keep from freezing their Norts off!

Congratulations CB!!! Glad to have ya!!!

chumbucket

12-08-2006, 03:19 AM

Third, all of us are aware of that "don't ask-don't tell" relationship he shares with another member. I won't mention any names but his initials are MJ. We figured they could snuggle and keep from freezing their Norts off!

Congratulations CB!!! Glad to have ya!!!
Ummmmmmmmmmmmmm. Thanks. I think. ??? :-[ I'm not sure how I feel about the "don't ask - don't tell" policy of the Society of Norton Snaggers.

I'm honored that Hizzoner Franco and Sargent-at-Arms RAP have chosen me for an honorary membership.
I will certainly give my best shot and live up to the rigors of such an illustrious group of snaggers.

MJ; maybe we do need to plan that trip we discussed for Mackerel and possibly some Cod.

MJ was trying to entice me into a fishing trip in the next few days as I forwarded a report to him of some decent Mackerel being caught in our area right now.
I told him that between chemo treatments, pain meds, and anti-nausea meds, I didn't think I'd be up to it right now. Stuffs been kicking the crap outta me. :-[ :-/

Maybe. Might need to post my entries in the spring though. ;)

msbhammer

12-08-2006, 03:25 AM

Chum, you still going to bed with that rod. ;D
You ever get a reel yet.
Been looking at a few other sites, whats the big deal with Penn Reels ?, good reel for big fish ??
Again, I know nothing to fishing. I just spear them. ;D

msbhammer

12-08-2006, 03:26 AM

Congrads on your Induction. ;D ;D ;D ;D

chumbucket

12-08-2006, 03:42 AM

I sleep with my rod in hand every night. :o Wish I could get Mrs chumbucket to take over that duty. ;D ::)
The money is tucked away right now. I think some other good friends are going to hook me up with a baitcaster for the St. Croix. If so, I'll be looking into a light spinning reel to replace the other reel that was stolen.

Penn reels were once a standard in the fishing world. They're loosing ground very quickly though. Other than the big conventionals, they're now being manufactured in the far east. Not that reels from the far east are bad. Some are better than others though. Penn let technology pass them by a long time ago and pretty much stuck with the status quo without incorporating many new features that fishermen desired. At the same time, they discontinued reels that fishermen wanted to remain in their offerings. A lot of people are now out of work in the PA area due to these moves made by Penn.
So, they've fallen out of favor in my eyes (for a while now actually) as there are many other reels that I consider better values and have better features for the money.

msbhammer

12-08-2006, 03:45 AM

No wonder I see so many for sale now. They must have belonged to the guys laid off and are disgusted in having them. :-/

chumbucket

12-08-2006, 04:09 AM

Penn sold so many reels over the years, there will probably never be a shortage of them. There are a certain few models that are somewhat rare and coveted when someone can get their hands on one.
Two reels that were discontinued that really pissed people off are the Penn Squidder (140 and several variants of it) and the Penn Z series Spinfisher reels such as the 704z, 706z.
The Z series Spinning reels are favored among surfcasters for being able to take a lot of abuse when exposed to dunking in the salt as well as sand, rocks, etc. Most of the time, they only required minor maintenance like flushing with fresh water, oil, and lube and you're good to go. very simple to work on too and parts were easy to come by.
The Penn Squidder enjoyed one of the longest production runs with very few changes other than spool material, handle changes and a few other variants lie a narrow frame model. Otherwise unchanged from the '30's up until about a year ago. Again, although many people shy away from working on conventional reels, I found them very easy to tear down and maintain. Old technology that still performs like a workhorse. One of MJ's favorite reels. I recently passed on to him a narrow frame model that I reconditioned. The narrow frame models are harder to come by. The narrow frames are nice because the weight of the reel is centered above the rod, whereas the standard wide frame has a tendency to roll to the side giving your wrists a workout. We all know that MJ is a fragile delicate flower and his wrists can't handle it. You would think they could with all the porn surfing he does, I'm sure they get a good workout. ;) ;D

So, I guess that's more information than you ever wanted to know about fishing reels. Eh hammer? ;D
You did ask though. ;D

msbhammer

12-08-2006, 04:16 AM

Thanks for the low down. My dad passed away and several rods were passed on to me. All I know about them is that they are big and wide and gold in color with blue fishing line. He used them for pier fishing in Pauly's Island SC. Decided to keep them there for family to use or whenever I come down. Whenever the family is fishing on the pier, they always keep his reel out as if he was still there. ;)

chumbucket

12-08-2006, 04:19 AM

That's a good tradition to keep up. 8)

msbhammer

12-08-2006, 04:25 AM

Picture of Lisa at Pauly's Island. Wish she would have closed her legs though. I had to cut and crop the Picture. Seen REEL out in the surf snorkling around like a shark in heat. *;D ;D ;D ;D

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f153/msbhammer/DSC01858.jpg

C YENSEN

12-08-2006, 11:55 AM

LOL!!!!!

REEL SHOWS UP EVERYWHERE WHEN YOU LEAST EXPECT HIM!!!! ;D

Blue_Runner

12-08-2006, 12:03 PM

Hammer, nice wifey ;D

CB, I have a Squidder 140 that I bought on eBay. Its an oldie that didn't see much use until I got it. I think its a great reel. The only thing I could possible complain about is the slow retrieve.

What about the jigmaster models? Know anything about em? I've thought about buying one.

Thanks,
Blue

chumbucket

12-08-2006, 12:16 PM

Yeah. The slow retrieve can be a detriment in some cases. 3.3:1 is pretty slow. But, because of that, it's like a winch. Capable of pulling up some big fish.
The Jigmaster is another fine reel. Not as castable as the Squidder, but again, a true workhorse of a reel. I know a couple of guys that put casting magnets in them to surf cast with, but they have heavy spools and can still be prone to overruns. The Jigmaster is an excellent reel for light trolling situations. Because of the metal reel, they can even be loaded up for wire line trolling or jigging. Excellent reel for way under $100. 8)

chumbucket

12-08-2006, 12:20 PM

Hey Blue. What type of spool does your old Squidder have? For casting the preferred spool is the plastic with air brake fins. They were discontinued long ago. The other favored spool is aluminum (should be flat gray in color), then the chromed metal. The nice feature on these is the quick spool change with just the turn of a thumb screw. Pop the spool out, and drop in another. 8)

Blue_Runner

12-08-2006, 01:04 PM

Plastic - I've surf casted it before with good results. * :D

I gave about $23 for it on eBay - including shipping! *Near mint condition. *I got a gooooood deal!

Its maroon with maroon spool and the old green swirly knob on the handle. *Vintage. *;)

Exactly like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/pristine-shape-penn-140-squidder-with-extra-spool_W0QQitemZ320057628362QQihZ011QQcategoryZ3616 3QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://i5.ebayimg.com/02/i/000/7c/8e/c1d2_1.JPG

chumbucket

12-08-2006, 01:29 PM

$23 :o Good find. 8)

Blue_Runner

12-08-2006, 01:33 PM

Thanks, I thought so too. I can't remember exactly, but either it didn't have a picture at all, or the pictures of it sucked.

Sometimes those are the best deals if you are willing to take a little chance. 8)

reelapeelin

12-08-2006, 01:47 PM

I find the Zebco closed-faced reels to keep the pancake syrup outta the spool when knockin' back those last few link-sausages...a must when surf-casting in the cold... ;D ...

Welcome to da NSFT, CB...we did need some reliable representation in the N.E. 8) ...

macojoe

12-08-2006, 02:03 PM

As CB said I am a Penn man, But I am looking to move off them when I start needing stuff.

I have a bunch of different ones, spinning & Conventional

!46 which is the narrow version of the 140 IMO is the best dam reel you will ever use for heavy Fluke fishing!!

I have caught over 2000 pounds of Fluke in a season with noting more then a quick rinse in fresh water after each trip.
The thing has been dunked, dropped, banged you name its seen it!!
With the one CB gave me I now have 4, well 2 are 140 conversions, They are the same reel except for the width.

I also have 2 Jigmaster 500, they are also work horses and make a great reel for bass fishing!!
They are a bit heavy but work well!

I bought new reel a couple of years ago a Penn 535 to replace the Jigmaster, Its a great reel and made of graphite. Its a great reel for eeling as it has a 6:1 and when that bass takes the ell give her a 3 count and BAM, you turn her around fast with that 6:1

So yes I am a Penn man for years now!! One of the reasons it that you can go into almost any Good tackle shop and they are going to have parts right there for you!!

And they take a licking and keep on ticking!!

Here are a few pic's of the man cave!!

Just a few rods most made by me http://syncboard.com/albums/Fishing/12_G.sized.jpg

Peen 114 on a Electric set up for Cod fishing.
http://syncboard.com/albums/Fishing/11_G.sized.jpg

A few home made jigs
http://syncboard.com/albums/Fishing/10_G.sized.jpg

The wall
http://syncboard.com/albums/Fishing/9_G.sized.jpg

Cleaned Reels
http://syncboard.com/albums/Fishing/8_G.sized.jpg

Waiting to be cleaned reels
http://syncboard.com/albums/Fishing/6_G_001.sized.jpg

One being cleaned
http://syncboard.com/albums/Fishing/7_G_001.sized.jpg

chumbucket

12-08-2006, 03:45 PM

Here's the Squidder I gave to MJ. I was actually a 140, but I converted it to a 146 narrow spool. This one has a Newell aluminum spool that I installed one casting magnet into. The "coffee grinder" handle is from an old Garcia Mitchell 623 conventional. Everything was stripped, cleaned, painted, lubed, etc.
That reel will throw a plug crazy distances. 8)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v129/bospa/146_3.jpg

msbhammer

12-08-2006, 03:50 PM

Reels have magnets in them ???

charlie_the_tuna

12-08-2006, 03:58 PM

people shoot fish with spears ???

chumbucket

12-08-2006, 04:02 PM

Some do for casting control. Some have brake blocks which are small cylindrical tubes the slide on one or more rods attached to the end of the spool. Centrifical force pushes the to the outside ring applying very slight pressure. These help with baitcasters to prevent overruns, birds nests, wind knots. Whatever you want to call them. these reels are generally more forgiving for casting plugs any distance. Makes the learning curve a lot easier, and you can tune the reel to any way you like by adding or removing blocks, magnets, or whatever.
We'll make a fisherman out of you yet hammer. ;)

macojoe

12-08-2006, 04:20 PM

I have all mine adjusted pretty good, I have not had a bird nest in a long time years!!
But IMO Penn doesn't make a good casting reel unless you do some Mod's.

If I were a surf guy or did a lot of casting from the boat, Penn would not be a consideration, I would have to look into something else.

C YENSEN

12-08-2006, 06:18 PM

shimano is my brand ;D

chumbucket

12-08-2006, 06:30 PM

Shimano makes some very good reels indeed. I like many of them too. ;)

Airslot

12-08-2006, 06:54 PM

I have Penn, shimano, Okuma, Abu Garcia, and maybe the odd Mitchel laying around. They each have +'s and -'s. They all serve their purpose, and thats how I explain to my wife that I need them. She understands now. I suppose she's OK with my fishing addiciton in both reels and tackle,...and boats. After all, I only have one woman and thats whats most important to her.

Airslot

TheTinMan

12-08-2006, 06:58 PM

I've got an old 140 (chrome spool) too, was my Grandad's. Needs s good cleaning but seems to be working fine. Gonna be my bucktailing for fluke rig next season.

TheTinMan

12-08-2006, 07:04 PM

I just went through a box of old reels. I have an old Green Penn Spinner, thought it was 704 but it is a 700.

Also found a Spinner named DAM, made in West Berlin, ever hear of it?

macojoe

12-08-2006, 07:14 PM

Here is a great site for parts for any Penn Reel! You can even download the schematic for most of the reels.

http://www.scottsbt.com/catalog/store/146L-Schematic-Parts-List-P53848C5850.aspx

turbinedoctor

12-10-2006, 10:47 AM

Heres # 2

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k127/lmsgps1990/Boat/DSC01108.jpg

Only one more and I am the newest member of the Norton snaggers ;D

Franco

12-10-2006, 02:21 PM

TD, did you screw up on the picture? Thats the same fish as the first one!

turbinedoctor

12-10-2006, 02:42 PM

Nope. Just wondering if the existing Norton Snaggers were able to pick up on this. ;D

The first one was a past fish also. ::)

Looks like I have to start from scratch. ;D

Franco

12-10-2006, 11:50 PM

Good try! At least you the fish lies down pat, a dedicated member!!! I like that!

reelapeelin

12-11-2006, 09:47 AM

Here's 1st half of my slam ...back in '46 when I got in the snaggers...yeah '53 that's when it was ...'61 ...
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y90/reelapeelin/offshore4-20019.jpg

Blue_Runner

12-11-2006, 04:43 PM

Alright now Fishbonejr :D ::) :P

We all know why RAP had to be inducted automatically..... ;D

reelapeelin

12-12-2006, 11:41 AM

We all know why RAP had to be inducted automatically..... ;D

Is because he SO ugly ??? ... ;D ...

Blue_Runner

12-13-2006, 06:43 PM

Is because he SO ugly
Nah, I was thinking along the lines of how in the world could he possibly catch that many species ;D

Just yankin your chain man! I know you are fish hungry bastad.

Blue

C YENSEN

12-13-2006, 07:40 PM

man, talk about hijacking a thread :-X

Franco

12-13-2006, 07:50 PM

HARD RIGHT RUDDER - GET US BACK ON COURSE

reelapeelin

12-14-2006, 09:49 AM

HARD RIGHT RUDDER - GET US BACK ON COURSE

Aw SKRU IT, oh Great One ... that's what I like about this place ...SPONTANEITY!! ... they go where they go ;) ... lots of times the hijacks are mo-better than the original thread ;D ;D ;D ... I know you know what I'm talkin' about ;D ;D ;D ...

turbinedoctor

12-14-2006, 06:01 PM

It dont look like I going to get my four species till Mar or april. >:(

So wish there was some other way to complete this membership. ;D

chumbucket

12-14-2006, 06:11 PM

It dont look like I going to get my four species till Mar or april. >:(

So wish there was some other way to complete this membership. ;D
How do you feel about spending a night with our newest moderator? :-X :o ;D

Airslot

12-14-2006, 06:27 PM

Turbo, get you a Black Sea Bass, Tog, Rock, and Blue on your next trip. Don't let a little fog hold ya back ;D

Heck, bet you can catch all 4 within 1/4 mile of any wreck out there right now.

Air

macojoe

12-14-2006, 08:34 PM

I was hoping to get at least 0ne today, But My wife is in Hospital again!~!~ :'(

Will be spring for me also!

How about 4 pictures of different fish? ;D ;)

turbinedoctor

12-14-2006, 09:18 PM

Turbo, get you a Black Sea Bass, Tog, Rock, and Blue on your next trip. *Don't let a little fog hold ya back ;D

Heck, bet you can catch all 4 within *1/4 mile of any wreck out there right now.

Air

That was a little more fog than what I wanted. I probably would have gone but school was cancelled and the kids were home today. I could have taken Jr but I would like more visibality then 30 feet.

Besides I am hooking up my new Lowrance 334CIGPS ;D

Cant wait to see how it works!

macojoe

12-14-2006, 10:15 PM

I have been in almost 0 visablity!! Let me tell you, I am glad I had the GPS!

turbinedoctor

01-13-2007, 08:27 AM

OK heres my #1 towards the membership. ;D

http://www.wellcraftv20.com/gallery/albums/album132/First_rock_1_11_07.sized.jpg

macojoe

01-13-2007, 12:11 PM

Look turbo caught a whale holding a Bass!! ;) ;D

willy

01-13-2007, 12:30 PM

Sounds like a battle of the lite weights a brewing ;D

turbinedoctor

01-14-2007, 01:46 AM

LOL MJ ;D

If there is one area where people will not get my feathers ruffeled, it would be with my weight. I like to think of myself as a heavy weight loving machine. ;D

Although I look like a whale in the picture, you have to realize it was 30 degrees when we left the dock. I was wearing a tee shirt, sweat shirt, sweat jacket, Bib overalls and a heavy jacket.

Under all that I am only 52" in girth. ;D

Airslot

01-14-2007, 02:07 AM

Having had the pleasure of meeting Turbo, I knew that was a monster fish in the picture. ;D I could also tell right away that he's a hell of a guy and probably all heart. :P

Airslot

turbinedoctor

01-14-2007, 02:38 AM

Thanks Air ;)

I think ???

shore-power

01-14-2007, 09:40 AM

Man I guess you better have thick skin around here when the forum moderator is so complimentary..

Sounds like envy to me Turbo.

chumbucket

01-14-2007, 09:54 AM

Man I guess you better have thick skin around here when the forum moderator is so complimentary..

Sounds like envy to me Turbo.
Oh. It definately is. It's gonna be 4-5 months before we start getting much of anything up here.
Stand proud Turbo. That's a respectable fish anywhere. Good work. 8)

macojoe

01-14-2007, 12:58 PM

LOL!!!!!!!!!! Hey I am 326# myself!! ;)

Well knowing how large us fat guys are and that fish still looking that big, It is no doubt it is a great fish!~!

Congrats Turbo!!

reelapeelin

01-14-2007, 03:26 PM

Hey Turbo...to heck w/ your weight and MJ's weight!!...What'd the freakin' striper weigh??...

turbinedoctor

01-14-2007, 09:29 PM

Due to the excitement we forgot to weigh or measure the first one which was bigger then the 44" second one we caught.

Yes I have thick skin and a thick head according to my wife. I am more afraid of offending someone else in here then being offended. I can take it better then I can dish it out. ;D

MJ I got you by 4 pounds. :P

reelapeelin

01-15-2007, 01:22 AM

Ya'll tryin' to outweigh ea/other?...

turbinedoctor

01-15-2007, 07:24 AM

Ya'll tryin' to outweigh ea/other?...

Nope, it just comes natutally. ;D

reelapeelin

01-15-2007, 05:15 PM

No matter, Turbo ... it's what the fish scales say in the next tourney that counts 8) ... we just GOTTA unseat Slot ... just like politicians ... get the incumbents OUT!! ;D ;D ;D ...

...but I gotta admitt ... Slot sure spent his winnings on some NEAT STUFF!! 8) 8) ...

Airslot

01-15-2007, 05:40 PM

Aim high boys, aim high... ;D

Airslot

turbinedoctor

01-15-2007, 09:18 PM

Slot it sounds like you got a lot of people gunning for ya. Hope you can perform under pressure.

Airslot

01-15-2007, 10:38 PM

It's what I do best Turbo.

Gobble Gobble

Airslot

turbinedoctor

01-16-2007, 01:06 AM

Boy if this turkey gets any bigger we'll have to start calling it a BULL. ;D

reelapeelin

01-16-2007, 11:01 AM

We'll see if that Turkey's still struttin' next year ;) ;D ...

turbinedoctor

01-16-2007, 11:03 AM

Sounds like we are going to have a summer time turkey hunting season. ;D

reelapeelin

01-16-2007, 11:05 AM

Gobble, gobble ... ;D ...

Airslot

01-16-2007, 12:42 PM

I'm in, just gimmee the dates. *I'll find something swimming somewhere. *Heck, the fish are confused right now. *I've got a local creek full of shad and rock? *Never seen them up here this time of year. *Where's Blue? *We should definatly be talking a late spring or summer tourney. *Seems a few around here can't wait to "get me out of office.

Gobblin at ya all winter long ;D

Airslot

reelapeelin

01-16-2007, 01:26 PM

Yeah, but we'll still luv ya as we're kickin' ya out ;) ...

Hey ya'lll...we can have these tournaments anytime we want...if ya wanna have a Spring Tourney and follow up w/ a Fall Event like last year, we can do dat!! 8) ...

Blue did a GREAT JOB (applause please) of runnin' the last one!!

Whadda ya'll think?? ... what's the earliest you yanks :-* can get yer boats in the water?...

Blue_Runner

01-16-2007, 01:34 PM

That last tourney was fun! But Slot - in this next tourney you are gonna be a cooked BIRD! Your gobblin days are numbered! ;D So go ahead and gobble while you still can. I'm heating the oven to 350 as we speak. MJ's preparing the stuffing, CB is sharpening his hatchet....its like we used to tell 'ol Spike when he'd point out a quail and we'd flush and shoot it - "Dead Bird, Dead Bird....Get em boy" ;D

Airslot

01-16-2007, 01:41 PM

;D Man I love this place, can't ya feel the love... ;D Just one thing, I 'm a little, no, alot worried about being "stuffed" by MJ ;D Please clarify your intentions, as I've heard a few things about ol' MJ. ::)

I'd think that everybody should be ready to roll by May?

Now, if y'all will excuse me, I think I'll go and strut around this here barnyard for awhile. ;D

Gobble, Gobble

Airslot
Head turkey in this barnyard 8)

Blue_Runner

01-16-2007, 01:53 PM

::) ::) ::) :P
Stuff him good MJ ;)

turbinedoctor

01-16-2007, 01:59 PM

We got some spring outages comming up at work but I'll do by best to enter and put some turkey on the table. Heck just think of all the things I can do with that money, new rods and reels, more tackle, new motor and maybe even have enough left over for a six pack. ;D

turbinedoctor

01-16-2007, 02:01 PM

All I got to do is catch one flounder and a spot and I am in the Norton Snaggers Fishing Team. 8)

macojoe

01-16-2007, 03:01 PM

what's the earliest you yanks Kiss can get yer boats in the water?...

We get in the water May, But its June before we are ready for real fishing!

I don't care who wins!! I am hoping this motor is going to run for he season!! I need a full fishing season real bad!!!!!!

Got to make up for lost time!!

Airslot

01-16-2007, 03:55 PM

Have faith MJ. Once ya got her right, just feed her well, clean fuel and oil, and she'll treat you right...

Airslot

macojoe

01-16-2007, 04:10 PM

I believe she is perfect right now!! Fixed all the problems before the winter blanket went on!
But still new to me and not with out issues, so it will have to prove its self now!

reelapeelin

01-16-2007, 04:36 PM

All I got to do is catch one flounder and a spot and I am in the Norton Snaggers Fishing Team. 8)

Or if we have a spring tourney and you UNseat Slot, you're in ...

... Tournament Winners are ''made'' fishermen...automatic members in the NSFT...and yes that includes Airslot ;) ...(I'm assumin' here since the Pubah didn't object to my proposal recently that it's OK w/ Hisseff ;D ...)

Airslot

01-16-2007, 05:08 PM

Aw shucks Reel...I don't know what to say ;)

Come get ya sum ;D

Airslot

Franco

01-16-2007, 06:50 PM

You have my blessing!

turbinedoctor

01-16-2007, 10:08 PM

Air: I am tring to remain alies with you but an instant membership to the NSFT on the line, I may have to slip over to the DARK SIDE. >:(

macojoe

01-16-2007, 10:12 PM

Someone mention me? ::)

reelapeelin

01-17-2007, 10:29 AM

Aw shucks Reel...I don't know what to say ;)

Come get ya sum ;D

Airslot

I gonna...

Airslot

01-17-2007, 11:01 AM

Heck Turbo, I hope you rwith me when ya catch the winner. I ejoy watching people catch fish as much as catching them myself, well, almost ;)

Airslot

randlemanboater

01-17-2007, 11:19 AM

It is a thrill for people to catch fish on your boat.

macojoe

01-17-2007, 12:58 PM

I have taken people out and o nothing but watch and help with the fish and stuff.

I really like taking people out!! Makes you fell good you can take people out, and let them do something they normally can't. ;)

reelapeelin

01-17-2007, 01:59 PM

Yeah, MJ...I've taken a guy and his brother out a couple of times lately...both LOVE to fish...this guy just moved back home after livin' in New Orleans for 30 or so years and chasin' reds and trout...got him on his 1st striper and he's hooked...I handed all bent rods to them ;) ... I get to do it all the time ... it was a MAJOR deal for them ... 8) ...

macojoe

01-17-2007, 02:51 PM

Also makes you look like you know something!! ;)

reelapeelin

01-17-2007, 06:56 PM

Also makes you look like you know something!! ;)

That's pretty funny you say that...just bein' in a big white boat rigged for striper-fishin' makes ya LOOK like ya know what yer doin'... sometimes I'm sittin' there CATCHIN' NOTHIN', but draw a crowd of other boats cause of the "V" ;D ...

Airslot

01-17-2007, 07:57 PM

See REEL, ya look like ya know what your doing. We have two favorites round these parts. One is the bent pole sonar = easy way to find fish. The other is the guys who ride around w/ a big bag of popcorn. Ride away from the fish and deploy the popcorn, gets the birds workin reel good and then every boat within five miles converges on nothin'. Dirty trick if I ever heard of one. ;)

Airslot

randlemanboater

01-17-2007, 09:16 PM

That popcorn trick is a good one, I'll have to remember that one.

I lucked out about 12 years ago, a guy who used to be a charter capt. gave me a bunch of numbers off of the SE NC coast. The only other people I usually see are other charter boats, and they don't care what I'm up to.

turbinedoctor

01-17-2007, 09:51 PM

Watching others catch fish is enjoyable. Last year my son and I got to go out on a short trip, not much biting but when my rod bent over and I grabed it I know it was worth catching. I handed the rod to my son and told him to pull it in while I watched his rod. He pulled in the 19" flounder that I posted with his picture. Boy that really made his day. That will be a day we will both remember for a while.

He wants to go out every time I mention fishing. Just wish I had more time to take him. The days I get to go he is in school and most of the time when he's not in school I have to work. :'( Am going to try harder this year.

turbinedoctor

01-17-2007, 09:53 PM

Heck Turbo, I hope you rwith me when ya catch the winner. *I ejoy watching people catch fish as much as catching them myself, well, almost ;)

Airslot

What better way to rub it in, taking your title and in your boat. ;D

I am looking forward to the day we get to fish together whether it be during the tourney or not. ;)

Airslot

01-17-2007, 09:57 PM

Turbo, we'll make it happen this spring. Just have to get er' done. ;D

I had a few really good years where my son wouldn't hear of the boat leaving without him. He caught more fish by age 10 than many will ever catch. At 11 he's developing other intrests. :( Have to try and get him back on the right path this spring.

Airslot

turbinedoctor

01-18-2007, 01:48 AM

Turbo, we'll make it happen this spring. *Just have to get er' done. ;D

Airslot

I'll hold you to that. ;)

macojoe

01-18-2007, 02:52 AM

Same here! At ten my son was driving the boat!! Now at 20 he has other stuff to do and are days are near none :(
O well after he party's for a while I am sure he will be back!

turbinedoctor

01-18-2007, 06:57 AM

I hope that my son doesn't do half the things I did while growing up.

reelapeelin

01-18-2007, 09:13 AM

Slot, I haven't "popcorned'' a hole in years...til just the other day...we had snuck in on some feedin' fish, birds, the whole thing w/a full set (8 lines) , when this guy roars in, cut right in front of us and starts pitchin' >:( ... runs the fish and all away...so we eased away and offloaded some cheetos just far enough he had to crank up to get to 'em...last we saw he was pitchin' the hell outta those cheetos ;D ;D ...

Airslot

01-18-2007, 11:30 AM

I love it RAP, but I've got to stop laughing so loud at work...people are starting to wonder, ;D *Serves the bass turd right for cuttin in on ya. *

Turbo, kids these days have so much more trouble available to them. *Don't know what to tell ya man. *At this point mine are home schooled and it has its advantages, but it goes both ways. *They are "sheltered" from a lot and they will have to learn about the real world at some point in time ???

Airslot

reelapeelin

01-18-2007, 11:56 AM

I hope that my son doesn't do half the things I did while growing up.

Things were fairly tame comin' up...but between 25 and 35 it was a pretty WILD RIDE!! :o ...probably better I slowed down and got married ::) ...

randlemanboater

01-18-2007, 12:57 PM

I am up against the clock as well in regards to my kids, they are 10, 8, and 5. Spending as much time as I can with em now cause in 6 yrs. the oldest will be driving.

Spend every minute you can with them, thats the best defense against the evils of the world.

That is unless you spend time smoking dope with them, then stay away from them so they can find someone positive.

reelapeelin

01-19-2007, 12:27 PM

You got that right, randlemanboater ... ;) ...spend as much time as you can and be involved w/ their school ... I'm on the advisory-board at my girls' high school and have always known their teachers/principals/coaches since elementary...not braggin' but it seems to be workin' pretty well so far ... so far anyway ::) ...

me on a school advisory board ::) ... thinkin' about my academic career, that's pretty ironic if not outright ridiculous LOL !! ... :-X ...

macojoe

01-19-2007, 09:08 PM

You just do the best you can!! After that its up to them!!

You have the richest people in the world that have the worst kids around, and you have some of the poorest that are the best around. and vise versa!!

Just teach right from wrong, and then they are in charge! Let them figure it out from there!

reelapeelin

01-20-2007, 12:00 PM

Right, MJ...at some point, it's up to them...I'm gettin' there w/ my two girls and it's a tough transition :-/ specially w/ the boy thing ::) ...

chumbucket

01-20-2007, 01:59 PM

RAP. You gotta do what I used to do. Anytime my daughter had a boy coming to the house, I used that time to lay out a few handguns on the kitchen table for cleaning. ;) 8)

reelapeelin

01-20-2007, 02:41 PM

RAP. You gotta do what I used to do. Anytime my daughter had a boy coming to the house, I used that time to lay out a few handguns on the kitchen table for cleaning. ;) 8)

LMAOFF!! ... had a similar idea; sittin' in the rocker by a big, blazin' fire, cleanin' one of my shotguns and NEVER smilin' ...considered doin' it nekkid, so's he'd get message loud and clear that I'm crazy as a monkey on meth ;) ...