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Just ordered another Tsunami TSTBS-703H 3 piece travel rod from reeldeepstore.com. I took it down to the Caribbean this year and 2 friends were so impressed at the light weight, sensitivity and strength they asked me to bring down some for them. Packs really nicely in a suitcase too. One just asked me last minute for another one and fishermanRDS, Dave was able to hook me up just in time before I head back to the Caribbean again. I have it paired with a Penn 760L. Great stuff!!! I used it for trolling, rock and bottom fishing.  Caught and released this 55-60# stingray with it.

Please check out this new link to the US Geological Survey Water Data site at http://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis. We added this to our links (left column at bottom) because it will help you catch more fish. We recommend you fish during the times that the water level is more stable. Their charts show a sine wave as the water level goes up and down (coinciding with the tide cycle).  If you fish when the cycle is at the top or bottom, you catch more fish.  When the chart line is in between these "hot times", move to a new spot, change your rigging or eat lunch.  You can zero in on any body of water in the U.S. including lakes, rivers and many ponds.

Upper left chose Data Category “Surface Water”.  Newbies should try the “Tutorial” to save time.

Upper left choose Geographic Area “Your State” and click “GO” box.

“Daily Data” usually has more sites.  Click it.

Scroll down to “Choose Site Selection Criteria” and click name of water body or “Lat-Long box” (most accurate).

Pick your data and Click “Submit”

Give it a try.  Tight lines to all.

I asked for some advice on a new reel for the rod I have. They asked a lot of questions about the way I fish and recommended a Tekota. I'm very pleased with my new set up. Thanks alot.

Found a great chater captian in Hollywood, Florida, Ralph Hawkins. Find his link below on bottom left. This guy really puts you on the fish: 4 kings, 1 big amber jack, 1 grouper and 65 vermillion snappers. That was a great 4 hour trip. Can't wait to do it again. Great boat, great guy.

Didn't catch the limit but we caught 2 walleye's, 1 large mouth, 1 pike and a catfish. As they say the worse day out fishing is still better than the best day in the office!!!