Twist & Shout has many great memories for

[up2specks]

the older guys on the C.com website. This thread uses old sayings, jokes. techniques and "twists" yours or another's way of maybe improving it(eg- quicker/cheaper/longer-lasting etc.) Creative-minds(Think-tank folks) effortlessly do this every waking minute, because that is a trait that starts at an early age and progresses sometimes into lucrative invention monies. So "Shout" out some of yours. Example- I have self-made/cut/watched it being cut by Pros, pizza all my life while using knives, cleavers, pizza wheels etc. I just pulled one out of the oven to cut it(I like mine edge-crispy), and NOW realized that by starting the wheel AWAY from the edge and cutting TOWARDS the crispy-edge was easy-peasy, extra-cheese pleasey! Hey Mikey, try it you'll LIKE IT! Joke(modification)-Why doesn't he just trade her in for a newer(younger) model...I tried that and the Judge awarded her THAT too! - You know, they say that Silence is Golden so how did my reputation get so tarnished if people were keepin' their mouths SHUT...somebody MUSTA said somethin to my ex-!! (True story)Someone had the NERVE to tell me many years ago that "If I had to take a walk inside your brain, I'd be lost in 30 seconds. Comeback kid(return serve) states "Thanks GOD you don't have THAT to worry about/Why's that?(he ponders)/You FIRST have to GET one!! I can STILL SEE his tail dragging as he limped away!!

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[DockShootinJack]

A rod tip repair kit can save a day of fishing should you break the end off of yours

A lighter can be used to melt a torn plastic bait back together. If you are down to your last one it can keep you on the fish

[DockShootinJack]

Whittled piece of stick and some electrical tape makes a decent boat plug when yours has somehow vanished and you are at the launch.

A set of jumper cables can jump from your trolling battery to your starting battery to get you cranked up

[DockShootinJack]

Wet boots dry out pretty quick in front of the refrigerator. Lots of warm air comes out of the bottom

[DockShootinJack]

A drink bottle makes a pretty good improvised funnel

[DockShootinJack]

A good knife, flashlight and a lighter can be great to have when needed

[BuckeyeCrappie]

Fuses can save the day on the water

always wear a life jacket/preserver

i carry a starter pack in case my battery goes down or like I did once left my key on for hours

i carry towels for hot seats and drying, paper towels and TP.

Wal Mart sacks for trash

SLAB SAUCE IS A ABSOLUTE MUST

[DockShootinJack]

Most of us don't have this problem, there was a time when I only had one rod and reel, if it messed up it was the end of the trip.

[up2specks]

Years ago(37!), trying to impress a 1st-date on a fishing trip, she insisted on bringing our lunch. Using my freshly caught crawfish for bedding LM, I was getting "famous". Catching fish typically builds a novice's confidence, so now, after boatin' a few, SHE'S confident that she can effortlessly pitch the weightless crawdad on the #2. I found her a beautiful pb(5 #'r) to "show me what you can do!?":rolleyes: It was a little tight w/a couple small overhanging branches, so it was low percentage for a newbie. Absolutely sweet cast... except for the one, small branch. I anticipated her gamey frustration, and knew she was going to hopefully try a snatch/try again attempt. I almost yelled "STOP! just leave it hang there!(Ever try dangling a live fly on a string/in front of a Frog?) I think you know what happens WITHIN 5 "Mississippi's"! With the Crayfish "making waves" in the LM's lair, MRS. Greenback claimed residency and decided to pop a quick snack...Nope the line did NOT break because I highly recommended opening the bail. While I electric motor positioned us for the 12# mono "pre-photo op" Yessir, KODAK moment for sure. Now that made the Guide hungry, now anticipating HER idea of our lunch! Cool deal!! Almost! Two corned Beef/rye (1 man-sized for yours truly) w/Swiss, kosher pickles and my fav coarse deli Mustard. Problem was the Swiss-cheese was still in a block...she forgot the slicer. In between her apologies, it took me 5 seconds to grab HER rod, with hook still attached, used the 12# mono to cut through "like melted butter"(No, silly, we released the Spawner after she ran out of film) ...WAY BEFORE we even knew how to spell cell-phones! Sorry for the long read, but it definitely fits into this thread's purpose ="re-inventing" the wheel/joke/way is FUN and rewarding ESPECIALLY when it works!
OK...who cut the cheez??!
Almost forgot to mention the bad trailer-bearing fiasco/turned sweet that happened on the way on this SAME TRIP!! Luckily, I had EVERYTHING(including already greased bearings) Zip-locked, ready to go 20 minutes later(still dark, 1 1/2 hour drive yet) We're still long-distance friends(1000 miles).

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[DockShootinJack]

I've had mono slice into my finger deep trying to break it. Certainly cheese did not offer much resistance. Good story