Versatile_Hunter
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3 hours ago, Nomad said:
Two of the things making it hard . The spiraling out of control cost of college coupled with employers requiring degrees for entry level learn as you go type jobs. Mrs nomad has zero college .
She started at the VA , in accts rec. they taught her what she needed, from there to a local manufacturer again in accts rec. as a credit analyst. After a bunch of years promoted to credit administer .
Towards the end she would always say she could never get these jobs today, they want a degree for an entry level customer service job ,taking parts orders over the phone . Totally unnecessary and putting folks in debt for what ?
It’s a vicious cycle, you get college folks raising up to hiring positions and since they had to go, they only hire others who were sucked in as well .
time for a cigar ,some gin and the Allman brothers in the garage !
Sadly our education system is so dysfunctional that much of college is actually remedial work aimed at teaching kids what they should’ve learned in high school… So many things that need to be fixed, starting with offering competitive salaries to educators so that we can attract talent to teach our children. Looking through my high school peers, the ones that went into education aren’t the ones who were exceptional students themselves or who had a profound passion for teaching. Rather, it was just an easy path for them as the bar was exceedingly low.
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Fascinating. I knew none of this: https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/62216.html
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5 minutes ago, BizCT said:
I'm married now and not 19 years old. I have a real ID now and i'll chat all night just to make sure I still got it, but then i'll walk away.
Real IDs allow entry into Canada without passport right?
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12 minutes ago, BizCT said:
Bring back J—Plugs and 40lb Mono and I’ll make my return and Wade in shorts and sneakers!
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProWhat about the milfs?
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47 minutes ago, Robhuntandfish said:
I always thought it was kinda dumb to have to catch a fish in the mouth that isn't eating and is going to die anyway. But I think they felt they had to do something to tame the crazy treble hook snagging.
I need to brush up on my salmon biology. I thought some made the run multiple times but you’re saying that not in this case? The ones in the river are going to spawn and die? To reach 25lbs the fish must’ve lived a few years I imagine. So they only make the run on their final year?
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So the salmon aren’t eating at this stage? How’s flossing different than snagging?
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What's protocol if you get swarmed a couple miles from the road?
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54 minutes ago, Zag said:
Today we brush hogged some trails that have been neglected the last few yrs. In the process of cutting trail and pushing brush back with the front bucket we uncovered 3 ground nests. Not sure how none of us got stung along the way.
My dad 2 weeks ago got stung a bunch from a different ground nest.
Be careful and keep an eye out.These are wasps? How do you identify the nest, just a hole in the ground? Can you hear them as you approach?
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New York bass on Icelandic fly
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Reveal quality is good if you request the HD pic. Does spartan transmit HD without fees?
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I’ve had a QAD rest on my bowtech for a few years with no complaints. I’ve heard really gods things about Hamskea if you wanna go a step beyond QAD.
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1 hour ago, left field said:
We landed 10 big fish in a matter of an hour, including a 16" brook.
Sorry, I don't really take fish pics, but here's a couple of screenshots of the release video. That net's opening is 20". This was a monster fish.
Wading in the dark is next level!
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We just booked lodging for a family gathering in Gulf Shores (Orange Beach, Alabama) for next year. I'd like to book a charter to take the family out for red snapper as the trip will coincide with the season. I'm also interested in potentially doing some flats fishing for redfish with a knowledgeable guide.
Since this is primetime, I need to book the charters soon. Any input on guides or resources for fishing in this region is much appreciated.
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Yeah, it looks like I’m wearing it properly. Perhaps the strap that Matty referred to would stop it from riding up on my neck. Curious whether this is standard for most sling packs or whether a pack with a better (asymmetrical) geometry would prevent this.
I was planning to order a replacement online but perhaps best that I stop by a fly shop and try some on. -
I wear it like LF suggests. But shoulder strap slides up to neck. I wonder if the asymmetrical models are better at preventing this. There’s that Velcro loop on the center of the back pad. Maybe that’s supposed to go around the wading belt but that seems like a pita
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26 minutes ago, mattypotpie8S said:
Does it have a little support strap that runs under the arm?
You tell me:
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How do you wear a fly fishing sling pack? I've been using the Trout Unlimited sling sent to me with my new membership and the strap slips up to my neck and attempts to tear it up. It's brutal. Is this common with all slings or is there a trick to them that I don't know about?
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17 hours ago, kpkot said:
Yes after talking with a local he confirmed the same. I ended the trip with 3 spot and 1 whiting. Didn't fish super hard but it was fun.
You eat them? Any good?
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On 7/11/2022 at 12:19 PM, kpkot said:
Lol I'm not sure I think they call them "croaker". I'm in North Carolina
Spot?
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From 7/9/22. 2 or 3 year old?
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11 minutes ago, BizCT said:
Hawaii?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ProStrikingly similar, actually
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Cheers!
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Investment year in review.
in General Chit Chat
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That’s precisely my point, 90% of people don’t have the privilege upbringing that some of us enjoyed…
I grew up in S. FL and I also had exceptional teachers whom I credit for much of my success. But I took all honors and AP classes. Those classes were small and the majority of my teachers had PhDs. We all went off to selective universities. The problem is that this comprised less than 20% of my class. And so folks who didn’t have that early motivation to take advanced coursework were stuck in oversized classes with subpar (overworked and underpaid) teachers. Perhaps my experience is unique in that I had the opportunity take exclusively AP classes and to do research at a local university. I think it’s fair to assume that the vast majority of kids today don’t have this option.