But wait, there's more !

I might even start to market the Rotator Cuff Sx Sling!!!

Quote from: sasquatch on November 10, 2026, 01:49:56 PMHow is the handle on the right side of a spinning reel going to not involve your right arm? I'm confused.

Just make a sign. "Expert fisherman, hook and hands $5 each"

Then hook the fish, make them reel it in, and put it on your stringer.

I didn't realize Sasquatches were so mean... 

I'm going to blow your mind with my new engineering project.  You think you've seen me at my best, but I have some serious ideas on this one!

Funny, the last time I had surgery on this shoulder I showed up and met you and the EDC at DeAnza in 2007.  Wow, almost 20 years it's held up.  LOL

How is the handle on the right side of a spinning reel going to not involve your right arm? I'm confused.

Just make a sign. "Expert fisherman, hook and hands $5 each"

Then hook the fish, make them reel it in, and put it on your stringer.

I corrected my list to only include Saltwater / Freshwater.  It looks like I only have 333 species which is less than I thought.  I'll post it up here during my downtime after surgery.

In between all the business trying to prepare for my Surgical Downtime (Pulling down X-Mas stuff from attic, yard work, prepping chairs since I'll be living on them for a bit) I decided to start to try and engineer a sling for my trout rod that would let me fight a fish and reel in without using my right arm.

I've come up with a few possible configurations, but that reeling in the handle on the wrong side (affectionately known as "Squatch-Handed" reel) is still a bit tough.  Only have a couple of more days to figure it out, but hope to have a working concept here by Thursday.

I'll post pictures when done.

Time to head to The Sierras when you heal up, no drama up there

Seems like the year went fast   You always seem to be a magnet for idiots out there, the weekend brings them out in full force It's a good thing you didn't hook into anything too big or the Doc would have to resort to Plan C and D ! Hope it all goes well and you can resume the hunt in 2027

The Boat is looking pretty sweet and Congrats on the Yellowfin. Always cool to see the ocean put on a show for you  while out venturing around. That's a good run down to O'side, looks like you are getting things  dialed in, very cool !

Man, what a cluster!  They stocked some HUGE Golden and Blue Rubies as well as normal trophy rainbows.  I was amazed watching some of the videos and talking with the Rangers.

On the other note, I'm glad I wasn't fishing.  Fist fights, Kids just disrespecting other anglers, and crowds.... I mean CROWDS!!!! 
Dave is going today so hopefully he gets one of the beasts.  I'll throw up a report for him if he's successful.  I would join him, but I have a 13-hour day ahead of me all week leading up to my surgery because apparently surgery is just unpaid time off and I'm costing the company while I'm gone even though they aren't paying me.