[Rigging a Breakaway Anchor]

Been using a Sea Claw rigged as a breakaway for about 5 years. Never had a problem. I use one very thick heavy duty cable tie instead of several small ones. I've only had the cable tie break once during that time. The cable tie often survives motoring forward to break the anchor free(at least 12 times in five years).

[Fixing shimano eyes]

I've never successfully replaced just the ring on a fishing rod guide. The ring pops out again quickly. The easiest thing to do is replace the entire guide. You can do it yourself or have it done at a tackle shop. Flex Coat epoxy( http://www.flexcoat.com/epoxydex.html ) and some rod wrapping thread is all you need to do the job yourself. I find tinkering with stuff therapeutic. Here's a good place to buy rod repair supplies. http://www.mudhole.com/

I got so tired of constantly replacing guides on my rods that I replaced ALL the guides on ALL my rods with Recoil titanium wire guides. I did it myself to save money because the Recoil guides are fairly expensive. http://www.reelseats.com/catalog/index.php/cPath/29_40 The guides are simply coiled pieces of solid titanium wire. They won't rust or come apart and there is no ring to pop out. They're extremely light weight too. The guides snap back to shape if you smash them. I've stepped on Recoil guides accidentally or had them bend completely flat against the rod and they immediately spring back to shape. One of my rods with Recoil guides is five years old and I never even think about the guides. I don't worry about corrosion or fear knocking a ring loose. I toss the rods in the bed of my truck and go. Getting accustomed to the springy sound they make when you're fighting a fish takes a while, but I don't even notice it now.

Good luck!

[Start 'em early!]

She's a real cutie! Enjoy those priceless moments.

My daughter is six. She's conquered the rod and reel so the anchor is in her near future.

Soon you'll be taking pictures like this "first trout."

Followed by pictures like this.

[Trailer Tires]

I've had great luck with LoadStar tires so far. I replaced the stock Loadstars after 3 years because I discovered one tire had a 1/4" lag screw right through the tread. Apparently it was there for a while because the head was nearly worn off. I moved the good old tire to spare tire duty and put on a new pair of LoadStars. They're still in great shape 1.5 years later.

[Some info about Hondas and E-tecs]

If I get 2700 hours out of my Honda 150 I'll be a happy man. That's about 23 more years of service. I run at 3800-4200 RPM most of the time so maybe I have to think about repowering when I'm 80.

[Post your Sunrise /Sunset pics]

Sarasota Bay at Sunrise

[Reel Boating Members Show Your Boats!]

Here's my Sea Hunt 202.

[2009 Boating / Fishing goals]

I'm pretty pleased with my fishing achievements so far(lots of other good stuff not pictured). I still haven't been able to add Wahoo, Marlin and a 125lb.+ Tarpon to my list. Maybe this year!?!?

[Will begin notifying friends this week]

Thanks for the invite. Glad you're back sir!

[Pick One,,,,,,, (For a contest)]

I teach illustration and design and I agree that #1 is a much stronger composition.