An evening to remember
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Bill Sonnett
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An evening to remember
Have not been out for two weeks due to health problems. Last evening (Oct 3rd) decided to give it a whirl. 75 year old reel, 75 year old lure (Shakespeare Mouse), 70 year old Silaflex rod, a rowboat and an 80 year old fisherman. Two hours later a 4 &1/2 lb bass and a 5 lb bass. A great evening and the Bass were both release in good shape.
I love to get old reels, work on them until they run as smooth as silk and the take them fishing using pre-1960 plugs, mostly surface fishing for Largemouths after dark.
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colby sorrells
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Re: An evening to remember
Great post by a well deserving angler. Memories. Like the red ORCA cap as well. Really helps the colors of the fish in the photo. Stay after Em Bill. Keepin' It Fun! Colby
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john elder
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Re: An evening to remember
Fantastic, Bill! I’m jealous! 
ORCA member since 1999
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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
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Specializing in saltwater reels...and fly reels...and oh, yeah, kentucky style reels.....and those tiny little RP reels.....oh, heck...i collect fishing reels!...and fly rods....and lures
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David Lehmann
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Re: An evening to remember
Nice fish and photo Bill. I like how you staged the tackle and fish!
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Reel Addictive
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Re: An evening to remember
Solitude and serenity.
Hours on the water are time well spent.
Nice fish indeed.
William
Hours on the water are time well spent.
Nice fish indeed.
William
Going to the mountains is going home. John Muir
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kyreels
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Re: An evening to remember
Great day for you, thanks for sharing. Fantastic fish for that lake.
Matt Wickham
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Re: An evening to remember
Well done Bill!!
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Paul Roberts
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