Aaron Christensen
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I drive my ’02 Dodge Durango. It was the first new-off-the-lot car I have ever bought. With the off road and towing package, it keeps the “sports” and “utility” in the SUV tag.
I washed as recently as sometime in 2011, as best as I can recall.
It has been remarkably reliable for me. It also tows my PUP (which is heavy, as far as PUPs go) just fine.
Since 2008, I have used a different vehicle (a coupe) as my daily driver. No plans to get rid of either vehicle. That’s how I roll.
An excellent thread and a great way to learn. I try to understand the physics of what is taking place. Curious if some of the CCIs/MCIs or smarter (than me) people can take a stab at explaining the physics of the snap.
My thought is that the leader is snapping due to line speed and the rapid change in direction when the rod is not properly loaded. Having some yarn on the leader will slow the leader so the snap does not occur, but the lack of yarn is not the reason WHY the snap is occurring. On the other hand, a fully loaded rod followed by a proper forward cast will “speed up to a stop,” so the leader at the end of the back cast is theoretically stopped or straight (or at least for practical purposes slowed). Any other thoughts out there on the physics of the phenomena?
Another interesting point is that the snap is always on the back cast, which points to an issue of improper form, at least in my mind.
Some of the excellent casters on here are far more qualified than I am to give casting advice, but here goes — as Joe H suggests, try to pause before you start your forward cast.
Sounds silly, but it is a good idea to practice swimming and treading water while wearing waders. We were required to do it in lifeguard school back in my carefree days. (Those were 30 years ago). Still, to this day, that practice sticks with me. Everyone should recognize that panic is a big killer in water and the unexpected sensation of wearing waders while in water can lead to panic.
Glad everything turned out ok for you. Did you hold onto your forceps?
Voted 6-panel Navy. However, 6-panel camo would be fine, too.
Edit to say: 1 6-panel navy and 1 6-panel camo.
Here is an instructional video by Craig R. for his Wee Willie Wigler:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X9OC1Fdq40&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PLA51BC2B2EEB45E19
Move to 4:32 to see how he burns the slit into the rubber. He uses a bodkin. My bodkin was not thin enough so I used a sewing needle held by a wine cork.
His method of attaching to the hook is the best I have seen yet. I have tied a few dozen using his technique for attaching. Works very well.
Also, applause to Craig. Super-nice guy. I spent about an hour with him at the last FFF event.
Thanks for the thoughts and comments.
I think the problem is with the camera – we have had the same symptoms with multiple batteries. I have multiple chargers and can’t seem to trace it to either of those units.
The camera goes from working fine one minute to being completely dead.
I think she bought a Nikon battery, but I didn’t check.
I suppose to triple check, I could use my d300 battery in the d70, but was reluctant to do so under the theory that the camera might have some impact on the good battery, depending on the nature of the underlying problem. Is that a realistic concern?
