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HOPPY4

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  • Birthday 04/25/1954

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    Silver Spring, MD
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    Family, Fishing, Racquetball, Hunting & Shooting

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  1. Phone, Like Scott I am not sure, but I have practiced this for many years and it has been more of a benifit than a henderance. I am not one of those guys that go down the shoreline and look to see what someone else is fishing with. I do not need to keep up with the Jones's as they say. I will compliment a fellow angler on the looks of their gear and the quality of a fish. I tell others that I didn't come by my set-up overnight and it is what I feel is the best that I could afford at the time. How it looks and is presented on the shoreline is a matter of opinion. By the way Phone, why did you or have you completely moved away from the CAG???? PM me if it is a touchey subject!!!!!!!! HOPPY4
  2. Having everything looking neat and tidy is pleasing to the eyes, but having the end tackle correct is the most important thing. I am always carring too much gear around and it can be a Pain. According to the two gentlemen from Delaware, I need 30 minutes to set-up and another to pack-up. I will take that as I like being able to go directly to the items I am looking for and not be searching through everything. Placing each rod in it's carrier sleeve takes time, but I know they are protected. You invest in your equipment and should take care of it. The idea that having the rods, reels, alarms and your hangers/swinger all aligned is nice, but not a requirement to catch fish. It just make passers by take an intrest. The other alglers around you will make comments as well, but the talk is going to be there if you do or don't. Tackle Tart is a name that doesn't fit me, but I do Love our Sport and having others want to know what each piece of equipment is for makes it more enjoyable! HOPPY4
  3. Great reading! Thank You!!!!!!!! HOPPY4
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    BUDGIE

    Budgie, I to want to Wish You a Very HAPPY B'Day! Whatever age you may be, it is a Good one and you are indeed a Good Friend that I am Happy to have!!! All the Best Bro and Many, Many MORE! HOPPY4
  5. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is being brought from another forum, but I think it is a way to get a Good Discussion going. The question was brought forward as a S & G type of question. It is a Valid Question to us as we spend quite alot of money on our gear. Now they have brought this particular reel out and I am wondering who are the purchasers? My vote went to Van Staal as they were to me a fine piece of equipment that I could not see the use versus the exspendeture equation being equal. Opinions are requested!!! The ZEEBAAS ZX-S is the New face and it has a US Pricetage of $1,200.00 to $1,500.00 depending on the vendor. http://www.tackledirect.com/zeebaas-zx-ser...anual-bail.html HOPPY4
  6. OK Budgie, Don't have the young lads Cringing in their boots! I must say that it is a Worth While topic one way or the other! HOPPY4
  7. Indeed!!!!!! That is a Great Read and Video! Well DONE! HOPPY4
  8. Newt, I to ask that same question! Although we are not in England, it would seem strange to me that a Pocket Knife was justification for a Fine or Imprisonment! What is the LAW on this subject? HOPPY4
  9. I to say that in moderation a Beer while on the shoreline or in the boat is OK! I clarify this by saying that the operator of the boat or vehicle that is providing the transport should not be Drinking! Designated Driver/Operator is restricted form use! Time is a factor that must be considered as well. If the session is an Overnighters, then a couple of Beers is acceptable. If this is a Day session, then 1-2 Beers will be acceptable during the time. As to Over Doing IT, Anything done to the point that you are unable to function is WRONG! Legally Drunk or have an Alcohol Level that is considered Drunk, is Justification for a Citation! You are responsible for your actions wherever you are and while fishing, you may be endangering your life and that of the fish as well! JMHO!!!!!!!!!!! HOPPY4
  10. Well Done, Great fishing by all Hands! HOPPY4
  11. JanO, Those are some Beautiful photos and the itch for me to return to Europe is that much Greater! I am still trying to return to Europe and have the oppertunity to fish your waters the next time I am there. Great Fishing is to be Had and I want to get in on the Action!!!! Thank You for the photos and I too look forward to your article! HOPPY4
  12. I LOVE to Fish and that is any type of fishing! I will go to Great Lenghts to spend time on the water, but I still draw the line! I am what is considered an All-Around Angler and the times on the shoreline or boat are horded like they were Diamond & Gold pieces of jewelery. As to spending night after night on the water and not coming home for weeks at a time, "Those are FEW" and far between. I will plan for at least 2 trips a year that will take me away from home and are spent FISHING! This is what works for me! I am forced to mostly fish on Saturday and will return that same evening. I will reluctantly go out on a Sunday if the oppertunuity is not there on Saturday. These are my limitations and I must live with them! HOPPY4
  13. A Young Man Worthy of RESPECT! Well Done Clay!!!! James H. Hopkins (HOPPY4)
  14. Having grown up in a household that fished was indeed a Blessing for me. My mother and father fished along with most of my immediate relatives! This in itself was almost made a tradition within the Hopkins family that I continued. Today, with the children as it may, all grown up is much different. I spend most of my time alone or with other mates. I still Enjoy the oppertunity to fish with my aunt who is 79yr. young and remains an avid fisherwoman. I can now look forward to sharing what was taught to me to my Grand-kids. Sharing my knowledge with others while on the shoreline is always a Pleasure that I relish! I Happily give small tackle to someone who doesn't have sufficient hooks or lead when they break-off. I also explain to them why I use the methods that I employ. This gives me a feeling of Joy to Share this small bit of what was given to me by my family members and others that I have learned from. Seeing these anglers catch fish after they have made these changes is a Rush for me and this Helps to further the SPORT of Fishing. Now that Colder weather has set in, fewer people are on the shoreline, but I am still Enjoying what was Given to me by my Teachers. The Family and I say Thank You!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOPPY4
  15. I know that numerous bites are received in the Early Morning hours on many venues, but I still pull my lines in if I am going to sleep! If I am napping along side of the rods, I will cover up to prevent the dew from collecting directly on my clothing. At this point I am normally sitting and my clothing are the same that I had on earlier. If and when I do decide to sleep while out, I will keep my thermal underware on as a minimum during Very Cold periods. If it is Cold Enough to wear them during the day, then keeping them on at night in a shelter should not be a problem. In most Bivvies, you will not have a Heater that will warm it to the point of sweating. On your cot/bed, you should have a layer between it and the Sleeping bag. This will Help Insulate you from the cooler air from below. The sleeping bag itself will maintain the heat that your body makes, but you may also need a Thin covering to Help this when in extreem situations. This my opinion and also what works for me! HOPPY4
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