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#71
Fishing Photos / Re: Damnear got skunked
Last post by FinsnFur - June 18, 2025, 05:22:22 PMI love that idea, Jerry. I can focus on what I'm out there to do and you can run the drone. 
Let get this started
Let get this started
#72
Firearms / Re: Ok, need some opinions.
Last post by FinsnFur - June 18, 2025, 05:21:03 PMGOOOod info.
I was leaning towards a revolver this time.
I dont know why I didnt even consider used.
Never even thought of it.
Cabelas has used pistols under the glass that arent listed. I was looking online when I looked. I'll have to stop in.
There's also a gun shop in the town I work in, I'm gonna visit.
Good idea
I was leaning towards a revolver this time.
I dont know why I didnt even consider used.
Never even thought of it.Cabelas has used pistols under the glass that arent listed. I was looking online when I looked. I'll have to stop in.
There's also a gun shop in the town I work in, I'm gonna visit.
Good idea
#73
Saltwater / Recommend a stiff braided line
Last post by Okanagan - June 18, 2025, 11:55:00 AMMy son is looking to fill his salmon reel with fresh line and he asked me what I would recommend.
I like tiny diameter braid but hate the way soft braid wraps around the rod tip when salt water jigging, hate how prone it to tangles and backlash.
What is the current best line that combines fine diameter strong braid with stiffness that does not tangle easily?
I like tiny diameter braid but hate the way soft braid wraps around the rod tip when salt water jigging, hate how prone it to tangles and backlash.
What is the current best line that combines fine diameter strong braid with stiffness that does not tangle easily?
#74
The Tailgate / Today in history 6-18
Last post by remrogers - June 18, 2025, 10:03:24 AM1812
June 18
War of 1812 begins
June 18, 1812: The day after the Senate followed the House of Representatives in voting to declare war against Great Britain, President James Madison signs the declaration into law—and the War of 1812 begins. The American war declaration, opposed by a sizable minority in Congress, had been called in response to the British economic blockade of France, the induction of American seaman into the British Royal Navy against their will, and the British support of Indian tribes along the Great Lakes frontier. A faction of Congress known as the "War Hawks" had been advocating war with Britain for several years and had not hidden their hopes that a U.S. invasion of Canada might result in significant territorial land gains for the United States.
In the months after President Madison proclaimed the state of war to be in effect, American forces launched a three-point invasion of Canada, all of which were decisively unsuccessful. In 1814, with Napoleon Bonaparte's French Empire collapsing, the British were able to allocate more military resources to the American war, and Washington, D.C., fell to the British in August. In Washington, British troops burned the White House, the Capitol, and other buildings in retaliation for the earlier burning of government buildings in Canada by U.S. soldiers.
In September, the tide of the war turned when Thomas Macdonough's American naval force won a decisive victory at the Battle of Plattsburgh Bay on Lake Champlain. The invading British army was forced to retreat back into Canada. The American victory on Lake Champlain led to the conclusion of U.S.-British peace negotiations in Belgium, and on December 24, 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, formally ending the War of 1812. By the terms of the agreement, all conquered territory was to be returned, and a commission would be established to settle the boundary of the United States and Canada.
British forces assailing the Gulf Coast were not informed of the treaty in time, and on January 8, 1815, the U.S. forces under Andrew Jackson achieved the greatest American victory of the war at the Battle of New Orleans. The American public heard of Jackson's victory and the Treaty of Ghent at approximately the same time, fostering a greater sentiment of self-confidence and shared identity throughout the young republic.
June 18
War of 1812 begins
June 18, 1812: The day after the Senate followed the House of Representatives in voting to declare war against Great Britain, President James Madison signs the declaration into law—and the War of 1812 begins. The American war declaration, opposed by a sizable minority in Congress, had been called in response to the British economic blockade of France, the induction of American seaman into the British Royal Navy against their will, and the British support of Indian tribes along the Great Lakes frontier. A faction of Congress known as the "War Hawks" had been advocating war with Britain for several years and had not hidden their hopes that a U.S. invasion of Canada might result in significant territorial land gains for the United States.
In the months after President Madison proclaimed the state of war to be in effect, American forces launched a three-point invasion of Canada, all of which were decisively unsuccessful. In 1814, with Napoleon Bonaparte's French Empire collapsing, the British were able to allocate more military resources to the American war, and Washington, D.C., fell to the British in August. In Washington, British troops burned the White House, the Capitol, and other buildings in retaliation for the earlier burning of government buildings in Canada by U.S. soldiers.
In September, the tide of the war turned when Thomas Macdonough's American naval force won a decisive victory at the Battle of Plattsburgh Bay on Lake Champlain. The invading British army was forced to retreat back into Canada. The American victory on Lake Champlain led to the conclusion of U.S.-British peace negotiations in Belgium, and on December 24, 1814, the Treaty of Ghent was signed, formally ending the War of 1812. By the terms of the agreement, all conquered territory was to be returned, and a commission would be established to settle the boundary of the United States and Canada.
British forces assailing the Gulf Coast were not informed of the treaty in time, and on January 8, 1815, the U.S. forces under Andrew Jackson achieved the greatest American victory of the war at the Battle of New Orleans. The American public heard of Jackson's victory and the Treaty of Ghent at approximately the same time, fostering a greater sentiment of self-confidence and shared identity throughout the young republic.
#75
Firearms / Re: Ok, need some opinions.
Last post by Todd Rahm - June 18, 2025, 07:37:49 AMHave a Ruger Mark also, and love it for plinking and dispatching.
My favorite shooter is an F&N 502 suppressed. It's a real nice shooter.
My favorite shooter is an F&N 502 suppressed. It's a real nice shooter.
#76
Firearms / Re: Ok, need some opinions.
Last post by Hawks Feather - June 17, 2025, 10:31:05 PMJim,
You didn't say if you were looking for an auto or revolver. Anyway, I have several of the Ruger Mark pistols and all have been accurate and fun to shoot. I had one of the tapered (pencil) barrel models and sold it fairly quickly. It shot fine, but I just didn't like the hold. I have a couple of the target models and one completion (slab side) model. I really love shooting them. I have a red dot on two of those and the third is open sights. Open sights for me are just a way of sending lead down range and I would not use it for any type of hunting – unless the game was close and pretty good size. 😉 I also have a couple of their single six models with open sights and again, are just used to send lead down range. They are pretty accurate if you put a red dot or scope on them. Had one with that set up and another person wanted it more than I did 💲. But open sight single six are fun to shoot 'bad guy' targets at relatively short range. Years back I purchased a target model for each of the sons-in-law and then enjoy them. Used tapered barrel and standard models can be found used for $300 - $400. I don't know about the price of a used slab side, but that thing is accurate and would be my first pick. Second would be a target model with a 5.5 inch barrel. Both of these come with a base for a scope or red dot. With used you can always get one that has been overused, but there are also some used models that have been well cared for and are a good choice.
Used Smith and Wesson revolvers are another possibility. You can remove the rear sight and get a base that will need to be tapped, but again, they are accurate and more money.
You didn't say if you were looking for an auto or revolver. Anyway, I have several of the Ruger Mark pistols and all have been accurate and fun to shoot. I had one of the tapered (pencil) barrel models and sold it fairly quickly. It shot fine, but I just didn't like the hold. I have a couple of the target models and one completion (slab side) model. I really love shooting them. I have a red dot on two of those and the third is open sights. Open sights for me are just a way of sending lead down range and I would not use it for any type of hunting – unless the game was close and pretty good size. 😉 I also have a couple of their single six models with open sights and again, are just used to send lead down range. They are pretty accurate if you put a red dot or scope on them. Had one with that set up and another person wanted it more than I did 💲. But open sight single six are fun to shoot 'bad guy' targets at relatively short range. Years back I purchased a target model for each of the sons-in-law and then enjoy them. Used tapered barrel and standard models can be found used for $300 - $400. I don't know about the price of a used slab side, but that thing is accurate and would be my first pick. Second would be a target model with a 5.5 inch barrel. Both of these come with a base for a scope or red dot. With used you can always get one that has been overused, but there are also some used models that have been well cared for and are a good choice.
Used Smith and Wesson revolvers are another possibility. You can remove the rear sight and get a base that will need to be tapped, but again, they are accurate and more money.
#77
Firearms / Ok, need some opinions.
Last post by FinsnFur - June 17, 2025, 08:41:51 PMI want to get a "fairly" inexpensive rimfire 22 pistol. For my pistol collection. Mainly for plinking, rodents, grandkids, etc.
Plus I think everyone should own one anyway. Why dont I? Good question.
Looking at Cabelas since we have one here. Heritage are fairly priced but the reviews are garbage.
Ruger Wranglers in the same price range, dont appear to be a whole lot better.
Am I only finding the bad apple reviews or is this what we get unless you whip out close to a grand?
Geeze I bought another Kimber 45 ACP for $800 a few years ago. I feel like thats 10 times the gun I'm looking for now.
Plus I think everyone should own one anyway. Why dont I? Good question.
Looking at Cabelas since we have one here. Heritage are fairly priced but the reviews are garbage.
Ruger Wranglers in the same price range, dont appear to be a whole lot better.
Am I only finding the bad apple reviews or is this what we get unless you whip out close to a grand?
Geeze I bought another Kimber 45 ACP for $800 a few years ago. I feel like thats 10 times the gun I'm looking for now.
#78
The Tailgate / Today in history 6-17
Last post by remrogers - June 17, 2025, 09:36:27 AM1876
June 17
Native Americans score victory at the Battle of the Rosebud
Sioux and Cheyenne Native Americans score a tactical victory over General Crook's forces at the Battle of the Rosebud, foreshadowing the disaster of the Battle of the Little Big Horn eight days later.
General George Crook was in command of one of three columns of soldiers converging on the Big Horn country of southern Montana that June. A large band of Sioux and Cheyenne Indians under the direction of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and several other chiefs had congregated in the area in defiance of U.S. demands that the Native Americans confine themselves to reservations. The army viewed the tribes' refusal as an opportunity to dispatch a massive three-pronged attack.
Crook's column, marching north from Fort Fetterman in Wyoming Territory, was to join with two others: General Gibbon's column coming east from Fort Ellis in Montana Territory, and General Terry's force coming west from Fort Abraham Lincoln in Dakota Territory. Terry's force included the soon-to-be-famous 7th Cavalry under the command of George Custer. The vast distances and lack of reliable communications made it difficult to coordinate, but the three armies planned to converge on the valley of the Big Horn River and stage an assault on an enemy whose location and size was only vaguely known.
The plan quickly ran into trouble. As Crook approached the Big Horn, his scouts informed him they had found signs of a major Sioux force that must still be nearby. Crook was convinced that the Sioux were encamped in a large village somewhere along the Rosebud Creek just east of the Big Horn. Like most of his fellow officers, Crook believed that Indians were more likely to flee than stand and fight, and he was determined to find the village and attack before the Sioux could escape into the wilderness. Crook's allies—262 Crow and Shoshone warriors—were less certain. They suspected the Sioux force was under the command of Crazy Horse, thee brilliant war chief. Crazy Horse, they warned, was too shrewd to give Crook an opportunity to attack a stationary village.
Crook soon learned that his allies were right. Around 8 a.m. on June 17, 1876, Crook halted his force of about 1,300 men in the bowl of a small valley along the Rosebud Creek in order to allow the rear of the column to catch up. Crook's soldiers unsaddled and let their horses graze while they relaxed in the grass and enjoyed the cool morning air. The American soldiers were out in the open, divided, and unprepared. Suddenly, several Indian scouts rode into the camp at a full gallop. "Sioux! Sioux!" they shouted. "Many Sioux!" Within minutes, a mass of Sioux warriors began to converge on the army.
A force of at least 1,500 mounted Sioux warriors caught Crook's soldiers by surprise. Crazy Horse had kept an additional 2,500 warriors in reserve to finish the attack. Fortunately for Crook, one segment of his army was not caught unprepared. His 262 Crow and Shoshone allies had taken up advanced positions about 500 yards from the main body of soldiers. With astonishing courage, the Indian warriors boldly countercharged the much larger invading force. They managed to blunt the initial attack long enough for Crook to regroup his men and send soldiers forward to support his Indian allies. The fighting continued until noon, when the Sioux-perhaps hoping to draw Crook's army into an ambush—retreated from the field.
The combined force of 4,000 Sioux warriors had outnumbered Crook's divided and unprepared army by more than three to one. Had it not been for the wisdom and courage of Crook's allies, Americans today might well remember the Battle of the Rosebud as they do the subsequent Battle of the Little Big Horn. As it was, Crook's team was badly bloodied—28 men were killed and 56 were seriously wounded.
Crook had no choice but to withdraw and regroup. Crazy Horse had lost only 13 men and his warriors were emboldened by their successful attack on the American soldiers. Eight days later, they would join with their tribesmen in the Battle of the Little Big Horn, which would wipe out George Custer and his 7th Cavalry.
June 17
Native Americans score victory at the Battle of the Rosebud
Sioux and Cheyenne Native Americans score a tactical victory over General Crook's forces at the Battle of the Rosebud, foreshadowing the disaster of the Battle of the Little Big Horn eight days later.
General George Crook was in command of one of three columns of soldiers converging on the Big Horn country of southern Montana that June. A large band of Sioux and Cheyenne Indians under the direction of Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and several other chiefs had congregated in the area in defiance of U.S. demands that the Native Americans confine themselves to reservations. The army viewed the tribes' refusal as an opportunity to dispatch a massive three-pronged attack.
Crook's column, marching north from Fort Fetterman in Wyoming Territory, was to join with two others: General Gibbon's column coming east from Fort Ellis in Montana Territory, and General Terry's force coming west from Fort Abraham Lincoln in Dakota Territory. Terry's force included the soon-to-be-famous 7th Cavalry under the command of George Custer. The vast distances and lack of reliable communications made it difficult to coordinate, but the three armies planned to converge on the valley of the Big Horn River and stage an assault on an enemy whose location and size was only vaguely known.
The plan quickly ran into trouble. As Crook approached the Big Horn, his scouts informed him they had found signs of a major Sioux force that must still be nearby. Crook was convinced that the Sioux were encamped in a large village somewhere along the Rosebud Creek just east of the Big Horn. Like most of his fellow officers, Crook believed that Indians were more likely to flee than stand and fight, and he was determined to find the village and attack before the Sioux could escape into the wilderness. Crook's allies—262 Crow and Shoshone warriors—were less certain. They suspected the Sioux force was under the command of Crazy Horse, thee brilliant war chief. Crazy Horse, they warned, was too shrewd to give Crook an opportunity to attack a stationary village.
Crook soon learned that his allies were right. Around 8 a.m. on June 17, 1876, Crook halted his force of about 1,300 men in the bowl of a small valley along the Rosebud Creek in order to allow the rear of the column to catch up. Crook's soldiers unsaddled and let their horses graze while they relaxed in the grass and enjoyed the cool morning air. The American soldiers were out in the open, divided, and unprepared. Suddenly, several Indian scouts rode into the camp at a full gallop. "Sioux! Sioux!" they shouted. "Many Sioux!" Within minutes, a mass of Sioux warriors began to converge on the army.
A force of at least 1,500 mounted Sioux warriors caught Crook's soldiers by surprise. Crazy Horse had kept an additional 2,500 warriors in reserve to finish the attack. Fortunately for Crook, one segment of his army was not caught unprepared. His 262 Crow and Shoshone allies had taken up advanced positions about 500 yards from the main body of soldiers. With astonishing courage, the Indian warriors boldly countercharged the much larger invading force. They managed to blunt the initial attack long enough for Crook to regroup his men and send soldiers forward to support his Indian allies. The fighting continued until noon, when the Sioux-perhaps hoping to draw Crook's army into an ambush—retreated from the field.
The combined force of 4,000 Sioux warriors had outnumbered Crook's divided and unprepared army by more than three to one. Had it not been for the wisdom and courage of Crook's allies, Americans today might well remember the Battle of the Rosebud as they do the subsequent Battle of the Little Big Horn. As it was, Crook's team was badly bloodied—28 men were killed and 56 were seriously wounded.
Crook had no choice but to withdraw and regroup. Crazy Horse had lost only 13 men and his warriors were emboldened by their successful attack on the American soldiers. Eight days later, they would join with their tribesmen in the Battle of the Little Big Horn, which would wipe out George Custer and his 7th Cavalry.
#79
Fishing Photos / Re: Haulin em in!
Last post by nastygunz - June 17, 2025, 12:30:38 AMDock Demon rod/reel combo.
#80
Fishing Photos / Re: Damnear got skunked
Last post by Hawks Feather - June 16, 2025, 10:19:26 PMThat loss would make anyone sick. I think you need a designated pilot for your drone when you are out fishing. That person could record the action and if the drone decides to return to the take off point it would be on dry land. If you want to send me your drone package I will practice and when I think I am qualified, I will be glad to be the pilot.😇