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#61
The Tailgate / Today in history 7-14
Last post by remrogers - July 14, 2026, 09:54:11 AM1798
July 14
Sedition Act becomes federal law
On July 14, 1798, one of the most egregious breaches of the U.S. Constitution in history becomes federal law when Congress passes the Sedition Act, endangering liberty in the fragile new nation. While the United States engaged in naval hostilities with Revolutionary France, known as the Quasi-War, Alexander Hamilton and congressional Federalists took advantage of the public's wartime fears and drafted and passed the Alien and Sedition Acts, without first consulting President John Adams.
The first three acts took aim at the rights of immigrants. The period of residency required before immigrants could apply for citizenship was extended from five to 14 years, and the president gained the power to detain and deport those he deemed enemies. President Adams never took advantage of his newfound ability to deny rights to immigrants. However, the fourth act, the Sedition Act, was put into practice and became a black mark on the nation's reputation. In direct violation of the Constitution's guarantee of freedom of speech, the Sedition Act permitted the prosecution of individuals who voiced or printed what the government deemed to be malicious remarks about the president or government of the United States. Fourteen Republicans, mainly journalists, were prosecuted, and some imprisoned, under the act.
In opposition to the Alien and Sedition Acts, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison drafted the Virginia and Kentucky Resolves, declaring the acts to be a violation of the First and Tenth Amendments. President Adams, appalled at where Hamilton and the congressional Federalists were leading the country under the guise of wartime crisis, tried to end the undeclared war with France to undercut their efforts. He threatened to resign from the presidency and leave the Federalists with Republican Vice President Thomas Jefferson if they did not heed his call for peace. Adams succeeded in quashing Hamilton and the Federalists' schemes, but ended any hope of his own re-election in the process.
July 14
Sedition Act becomes federal law
On July 14, 1798, one of the most egregious breaches of the U.S. Constitution in history becomes federal law when Congress passes the Sedition Act, endangering liberty in the fragile new nation. While the United States engaged in naval hostilities with Revolutionary France, known as the Quasi-War, Alexander Hamilton and congressional Federalists took advantage of the public's wartime fears and drafted and passed the Alien and Sedition Acts, without first consulting President John Adams.
The first three acts took aim at the rights of immigrants. The period of residency required before immigrants could apply for citizenship was extended from five to 14 years, and the president gained the power to detain and deport those he deemed enemies. President Adams never took advantage of his newfound ability to deny rights to immigrants. However, the fourth act, the Sedition Act, was put into practice and became a black mark on the nation's reputation. In direct violation of the Constitution's guarantee of freedom of speech, the Sedition Act permitted the prosecution of individuals who voiced or printed what the government deemed to be malicious remarks about the president or government of the United States. Fourteen Republicans, mainly journalists, were prosecuted, and some imprisoned, under the act.
In opposition to the Alien and Sedition Acts, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison drafted the Virginia and Kentucky Resolves, declaring the acts to be a violation of the First and Tenth Amendments. President Adams, appalled at where Hamilton and the congressional Federalists were leading the country under the guise of wartime crisis, tried to end the undeclared war with France to undercut their efforts. He threatened to resign from the presidency and leave the Federalists with Republican Vice President Thomas Jefferson if they did not heed his call for peace. Adams succeeded in quashing Hamilton and the Federalists' schemes, but ended any hope of his own re-election in the process.
#62
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Re: Robbed!
Last post by nastygunz - July 14, 2026, 05:58:41 AMLet me tell you those birds are super smart and aggressive and have zero fear of people. Another one snatched a sandwich right out of my sister's hand that day, scared the shit out of her ha ha. As far as them eating clams they fly them up in the air and drop them on the rocks to break them open.
#63
Non Hunting/Fishing Photos / Robbed!
Last post by nastygunz - July 14, 2026, 05:56:27 AMJunior did some excavating and captured a trophy class clam. He turned his back to do some more digging and a great black back gull stole his clam! 
They are the largest seagull in the world. It was hilarious because the kid was totally baffled that his clam disappeared.
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They are the largest seagull in the world. It was hilarious because the kid was totally baffled that his clam disappeared.Guests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
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#64
Saltwater / Re: Recommend a stiff braided ...
Last post by Okanagan - July 13, 2026, 11:39:10 PMJim, I think line tangling around the rod tip is specific to the gear and how we use it. I think it is the combo of dropping a 2 or 3 ounce lead minnow jig (or heavier) on slack line. The slack line is the problem. Soft braided line loops around the rod tip while stiffer mono does not.
Tangling around the rod tip has only happened when fishing jigs vertically for salmon in salt water, using mostly 2 and 3 ounce jigs. By jigging I mean to lift the lead jig about two feet and then drop the rod tip faster than the lure will fall, letting it flutter down on slack line. Most bites occur while the jig is falling, which is also when the loose line loops over the rod tip.
A few people say to never let the line be slack. That would solve the tangling problem, but reduce the effectiveness of the lure. A key to why we catch salmon is letting the jig drop totally free, so it flutters down like an injured bait fish. Lowering the jig works somewhat but not nearly as effectively as the free flutter drop.
Tangling around the rod tip has only happened when fishing jigs vertically for salmon in salt water, using mostly 2 and 3 ounce jigs. By jigging I mean to lift the lead jig about two feet and then drop the rod tip faster than the lure will fall, letting it flutter down on slack line. Most bites occur while the jig is falling, which is also when the loose line loops over the rod tip.
A few people say to never let the line be slack. That would solve the tangling problem, but reduce the effectiveness of the lure. A key to why we catch salmon is letting the jig drop totally free, so it flutters down like an injured bait fish. Lowering the jig works somewhat but not nearly as effectively as the free flutter drop.
#65
Betty Crocker / Re: Bacon wrapped oysters
Last post by FinsnFur - July 13, 2026, 09:50:57 PMI dont know if I could do Oysters. But I'd be up for a try this way. 
#66
Saltwater / Re: Recommend a stiff braided ...
Last post by FinsnFur - July 13, 2026, 09:49:16 PMThats weird Clyde. 
I still wonder if it has something to do with the reel.
Im still with 832 braid and have never had it wrap around my rod tip. I run it on 6 different rods and carry 5 with me most of the time. Each one with a different lure on.
I still wonder if it has something to do with the reel.Im still with 832 braid and have never had it wrap around my rod tip. I run it on 6 different rods and carry 5 with me most of the time. Each one with a different lure on.
#67
Saltwater / Re: Unfolding events in the Si...
Last post by Okanagan - July 13, 2026, 08:51:14 PMGuests are not allowed to view images in posts, please Register or Login
Solo supper tonight. I have given away most or served it to voracious family and am still craving fresh salmon so grilled up a chunk this evening in a wire fish basket. Alder wood coals in our patio fire pit. Lucked into getting it just barely done, retaining ideal moisture and flavor.
Got some left over to make a sandwich tomorrow.
Solo supper tonight. I have given away most or served it to voracious family and am still craving fresh salmon so grilled up a chunk this evening in a wire fish basket. Alder wood coals in our patio fire pit. Lucked into getting it just barely done, retaining ideal moisture and flavor.
Got some left over to make a sandwich tomorrow.
#68
Saltwater / Re: Recommend a stiff braided ...
Last post by nastygunz - July 13, 2026, 03:41:47 PM #69
Saltwater / Re: Recommend a stiff braided ...
Last post by nastygunz - July 13, 2026, 03:39:25 PMA few years ago I bought a Zebco Bullet reel, a little over 100 bucks which is more than I've ever spent for any reel. I put braided line on it and it was just terrible. It reeled in rough made a lot of noise and wouldn't cast very far. I used it like that for one whole season and it was very disappointed in it. That winter I re-spooled it with mono and the next season it was like a completely different reel that lived up to the hype finally. Night and day performance compared to braid, making me think about re-spooling all my reels with mono again.
#70
Saltwater / Re: Recommend a stiff braided ...
Last post by Okanagan - July 13, 2026, 01:49:38 PMResurrecting an old topic: I gave up on braid and am using mono for salmon fishing this season, AND LIKE IT A LOT BETTER. Now I just fish, instead of fighting line tangles, nearly all jigging, lifting the jig and dropping it on slack line.
The mono line rarely wraps around the end of my rod, almost never. The braid tried to wrap itself around the rod tip almost every lift and drop of the jig, a miserable way to fish requiring close attention every second and moving the rod tip away from a loop that was forming, etc. The braid would tie itself into a tight knot around the tip, difficult to undo in a boat, and at risk of a salmon hitting the lure when the line was tied around the tip of the rod and could not run out. Much more relaxing and fun to fish with mono.
The mono line rarely wraps around the end of my rod, almost never. The braid tried to wrap itself around the rod tip almost every lift and drop of the jig, a miserable way to fish requiring close attention every second and moving the rod tip away from a loop that was forming, etc. The braid would tie itself into a tight knot around the tip, difficult to undo in a boat, and at risk of a salmon hitting the lure when the line was tied around the tip of the rod and could not run out. Much more relaxing and fun to fish with mono.