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A few more shots for overkill.
To make a slider, turn the cork the other way and round down the front end.
That would be cool, David. I can see it being really useful on road trips and vacations.
I guess I missed the $499 MSRP on the link the first time. That’s not too bad for a new P&S at that level.
The first digital camera I bought was a coolpix 5000. It was slow to record and the swinging LCD (which I really like on a P&S) did not stand up to use. But a good camera at the time with its feature set. I really like these new ones with the manual options.
Except the G9 is now under $450. I saw it under $400 ealier this summer during the rebates. Doubt the P6000 will be that cheap for a while.
Mark, you inspired me.
I use the little bottle corks you can get from Hook and Hackle or Jann’s Netcraft. If you have an old style hardware store near you, you may also find them there. You will have to slice a small slot on the bottom of the cork for the hook shank to fit into. I use a coping saw blade. You’ll also need the kink shank popper hooks, available from H&H.
Epoxy the cork on the hook shank with 5-min epoxy or even super glue. Paint, punch rubber legs through, and have fun!
PS A cork just under 1/2 inch long and about 5/16 round will work on a # 6 or even # 8 hook, although you will have to shorten the cork on the latter.
welcome Joe, I’m new here too.
I consider happy valley my home water, although i live 1.5 hours away from it.
The “magical point” for pick up on a full sink for me usually lies somewhere around 3′ from the tip of my rod.
Seriously, we all make choices and, unfortunately we can’t chose everything. Fish when you can, work when you have to and enjoy life, it’s all you really have.
Great words…
Tim, I empathize. I was lamenting this on another thread. If it makes you feel any better:
1. My dog died recently
2. My truck is in the shop
3. My income is down 40% for this year from lost trips due to the flooding and weather.
4. It’s too hot to work on my boats, paint the house, or do yard work (OK, this may be a blessing on the last two outdoor activities).
5. It’s been 2004 since I’ve done a road trip
6. I feel like bitching and moaningLet’s start a Trout Bummer group.
Love it. Thanks.
I’m getting bummed out. All you guys going on excellent road trips. I need vacation 😀
You’re already wide then. You are talking ultrawide, now. Short of the L stuff, you choices are:
1. 15mm fisheye ($650)
2. 10-22 EF-S mount zoom (about the same).
3 . 3rd party lensesThe glass and build and build is generally better in the L series lenses. But they generally start at $1000. The 17-40 Dave mentioned is an exception. I debated long and hard over it and the 24-70 and went with the latter.
You might check out this old thread on the zoom choices.
http://www.itinerantangler.com/cgi-bin/board/YaBB.pl?num=1185050619/0#0
