New video by Surfcaster’s Journal Magazine columnist

John – I can catch a fish in a roadside puddle- Skinner

enjoy

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Lets get the business end out of the way first

The winners of last week Tool of the Trade t-shirt giveaway are Montauk Gal and Jim Nash

You have 5 days to contact us with shirt size and your shipping address at info@surfcastersjournal.com

Consequently, this new SJ Tools of the Trade t-shirt you can only get at  shows and it will cost you…big fat zero. This shirt is your for free at any shows with renewal or new subscription.

And that brings me to the shows. Big weekend for a lot of people,

First, our friends at Ward Melville High School Fishing Club in Setauket are having a show and fundraiser tomorrow.

Its for kids, its free and there is A LOT going on there. Tommy will be there and you can swing by and pick up your Tool of the trade shirt

Here is a list of exhibitors and SJ will have specially priced hoodies, hats, caps, long sleeve Grim Reaper Performance shirts and ton of stickers.

Did I mentioned the show was free ?

Al Goldberg Custom Rods

Angelo Peluso

Bloodline Sportfishing w/ Capt. Joe Wenegenofsky

Blue Frog Bucktails

Capt. Neil Faulkner (Custom Fishing Rods by Capt Neil)

Captured McGraphics

Chris Kunzmann

ChunkZ Customs

Costal Angler Magazine

ePoseidon Tackle Company w/Tom Gahan

Fish Guy Photos

Gear Up Surfcasters

Grand Slam Charters w Capt. Tom Mickoleski

Great South Bay Bait & Tackle

Great South Bay Images

Harvey Cooper (Harvey’s Killer Teasers)

Jones Beach Fishing Station w/ Captain Ed Walsh

Kayak Fisherman Association of NY

LI Outdoorsman

LI Spearfishing Group

Lori C Fishing w/ Capt. Cary Palmer

Luv2Fish Charters w/ Captain Barb Fusco

Mama Mia Charters/Reel Obsession Charters

Miller Place Bait and Tackle

Premier Bucktails w/ Capt. John Paduano

Rocky Point Fishing Stop

Ronald Setnikar

Stony Brook Charters w Capt Bob Simon

Sunrise Fishing Charters w/ Capt. Gary Nilsen

White Water Outfitters

Bill Smith

Classical Education Services — Boaters Safety

Chucks Bucks

George Fabricore

Great Oak Marina

North Bar Tackle

Shinnecock Star

Surfcasters Journal Magazine

The Fisherman Magazine

RAFFLES

Custom Al Goldberg rod

Custom Capt. Neil spinning rod

1/2 day fluke trip or 1 person skinny trip courtesy of Capt. Barb Fusco Luv2fish Charters Mt. Sinai, NY

Full day StripedBass charter courtesy of Gary Nilsen of Sunrise Charters

Full day trip aboard Celtic Quest out of Port Jefferson, NY

Full day trip aboard Celtic Quest out of Port Jefferson, NY

1/2 day fluke trip (4 person max) courtesy of Capt. Paul Mandella MaybeTonight Charters Bay Shore, NY

1/2 day charter on the Lori C courtesy of Capt. Cary Palmer Stony Brook, NY

(2) open boat passes with Stony Brook Charters courtesy of Capt. Bob Simon  Stony Brook, NY

Fish Guy Photo matte print

Fish Guy Photo matte print

Captain Segull’s Sportfishing Charts

Berkley Tackle Bags

(2) 40% off coupon for any St. Croix rod

SEMINAR PRESENTERS

Al Goldberg (Al Goldberg Custom Rods)

Angelo Peluso (author, columnist, Fly Fishing Expert)

Bill “Doc” Muller (surfcaster, author, columnist)

Capt. Brian Phelps (Reel Obsession Charters)

Bruce Froh & Doug Brodsky (Blue Frog Bucktails)

Chris Paparo (biologist, columnist, Fish Guy Photos)

Capt. Gary Nilsen (Sunrise Fishing Charters)

Capt. Jerry McGrath (Captured McGraphics)

Capt. Joseph Alexander (Bloodline Sportfishing )

Capt. Paul Mandella (Maybe Tonight Charters)

Capt. Paul Peluso (Mama Mia Charters)

Capt. Roger Bing (Bingo Charters)

Capt. Tom Mikoleski (Grand Slam Charters, author “Bass Buff”)

Capt. Tom Kampa (R & G Charters and Coastal Angler Magazine)

Warren Dennington (surfcaster, columnist)

On Sunday, its the annual Berkley Flea Market in Toms River NJ. If you are in custom wood plugs, this is THE show to be

Just look at that list

Toms River Intermediate Schl Nrth
150 Intermediate North Way
Toms River, NJ 08753
Custom Plug Makers

RM Smith
J.Stirpe Woodworking
Black Talon Plugs
Black Label Plugs
Fish On 8 Lures
Arsenal Lures
Couch’s Cedar Works
Choopy Lures
D-Mag Custom Lures
Guppy Lures
Buzzard Plugs
Glitter Plugs
Big Rock Lures
Chumbucket Lures
Bernzy Bait Co. Lures
NTA Custom Lures
Linesider 69 Lures
Northbar Tackle / Sporting Wood
24/7 Lures
Fish On Plugs
Surf Asylum
M.Fischer Plugs
Striper Bites Lures
Luna Custom Plugs
Hook “R” Lures

Fishing Tackle Dealers

Dock Outfitters Bait & Tackle
Grumpys Bait & Tackle
Fisherman’s Supply Bait & Tackle
Betty & Nicks Bait & Tackle
Giglios Bait & Tackle
NJ Tackle Co.
Slammer Tackle
Shadman Tackle
Fishermen’s Source
Jetty Ghost Tackle
Tin Man Tackle
Fishermen’s Headquarters Bait & Tackle
The Tackle Box

Misc.

NJ Beach Buggy Assoc
Tom Lynch Surf Photo’s & Prints – AngryFish.TV
Berkeley Striper Club Member Tables
Gear Up Surfcasting
Surfcasters Journal
RH Custom Rods –CTS Dealer
Century Rods
The Old Man’s Tackle Box

Tables From:

Bill Veldorf
Dave DeGennaro
Alan Bogdan
Glen Luckey
Jack LaGrosa
Jim Ward
Kevin Markow
Paul Cutrufello
Paula Marksfield
Skip Snyder
Stan Prusik
Tom Scibek

I will be there on Sunday with my son, as Tommy will take a day off from shows and work on the new issue. See you all on LI or NJ. Either way, stop by and say hi..dont be shy..lol

I hope you guys enjoyed that story by our Rod Guru Lou Caruso (louscustomrods.com is his email in case you want to pick his brain about a new rod). And yeah, we know you enjoyed his latest video on how to make the new inserts for your bag. And guess what, we have yet another video that he is a featured star.

Maybe we should rename this place Lou’s Blog and call it a day ?

Many of us use Rod Vault roof racks (formerly Hunter).They are well made products and will keep your fancy reel as safe as just about anything on the market currently. Other then a armed guard sitting by your truck. The weakest part (for a lack of better word) is the front clips that hold the rods. The shrink rubber tends to look warn out after awhile, the spring in the clips start to loosen up. And I’ve heard many of you when complaining about your finish on the Barbie rods getting scratched slightly by rods bouncing in the rod holders.

Rod Vault recently upgraded its clips and replaced them with rubber ones. And our resident genius Lou Caruso found them on Amazon and will show you how to quickly replace your front clips with rubber, one for better grip and a lot less friction. Of course, you can get these clips and use them with any type of rod roof rack you got.

Thanks Lou

btw, last time I spoke to Lou he was sitting in the basement at 3 am with a head in his hands trying to figure out if he will be able to fish at all this year if orders for custom rods keep rolling in at this pace. We suggest you talk to him sooner rather than later if you will be needing his services..haha. Get some sleep Lou

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on Friday, winners on Tools of the Trade t-shirts and plans for this weekend. We have two shows, one in NY and one in NJ so stay tuned. We’ll tell you were you can pick up this new shirt, not available online, for free

Land of the Giants

By Lou Caruso

I have been fishing a long time. I have had good days and bad days but no matter what the day or night brings I am happy with the outcome. I still get just as excited catching a 2-pound bass as I do a 15 pounder, and if I catch nothing, so be it. This fall turned out to be different. I was fortunate enough to have 2 friends let me in on a bite. Turns out the bulk of the fish were quality fish besides. We had been picking a few fish a night for a while. I between I would run out to Montauk and fish a few days for so-so luck, then return home.

At the end of October we had some really late tides. It was the middle of the week and the other 2 guys had to work the next day so I hit the spot myself. Now mind you, I had already dropped a few good fish here because of hooks that were too small, and the fish either straightened the hooks or snapped them. Not this time. Second cast, I hook up and my drag is screaming. Let the fish run and when I finally got it in turns out to be a mid twenties fish. I’m not a guy that gets a lot of big fish. Hell, my personal best to this point was 36 pounds. That had been the only fish I had over 30 pounds in the years I had been fishing. I have dropped a few I’m sure were bigger LOL. So now I weigh the fish and get it right back in the water. I’m standing there with a big grin enjoying the night. Next cast, BAM !!!!!! This fish took off like a freight train. I’m letting her run all the while saying to myself, “don’t blow this”. After a few minutes I finally get the fish in. One look and I knew it was big. She weighed 39 pounds on the boga. Now I have the shakes and I’m giggling like a schoolgirl. Get her revived and released was all I could think about. Now I’m back in the water a little quicker. This went on for almost 2½ hrs. Wound up with 8 fish, smallest 18, largest 39 with a few in the mid  to upper 20’s. In all my years fishing I have never had an outing like this.

First thing the next morning I let my two fishing buddies know what went on and they needed to be there…

So here we are the next night and I’m praying to god there are fish there. Luckily they were and we wound up with some good fish. This went on a few more nights before things slowed.

I have gotten pretty good over the years at knowing the tide, fish it and get out. Now I found myself staying longer without so much as a touch, knowing I wasn’t going to catch but just kept fishing “just in case”. I became obsessed. Hitting the place on bad winds without so much as a touch, wasting the night. The sand eel bite was on but I continued to fish the night tides. Had a slow pick until it got to cold for me. That is the one thing that shuts me down.

After it was over and I had some time to reflect. I realized how lucky I was, but I also realized how these fish had taken me over. I was willing to forgo first light outings with many fish, for a shot at 1 or 2 fish and the possibility of a big girl or the possibility of the skunk.  Times when I would have normally stayed home, I was out beating the water to a froth for nothing. These fish will ruin you.

It will be interesting to see how this upcoming season pans out, if there are many fish to be had and if there is any size to them. I now know what the guys that are constantly into large fish look forward to…

I will be happy with whatever the sea brings, but now I will have that twinkle in my eye for large…

First, I want to thank all of you that stopped by our table at Surf Day yesterday. The show was awesome as usual and we particularly appreciate you telling us how much you like the Surfcaster’s Journal. Everyone who renewed their subscription, your account was updated. You can check it by logging in your account and see your new expiration date

For those of you that subscribed for the first time, you should have received the email from the magazine with your credentials, if you did not, please check your Spam folder and then contact us at info@surfcastersjournal.com

We apologize for running out on certain shirts but its impossible to bring everything and anything when you are dealing with tight spaces. We will be at Ward Melville Fishing Club Show this Saturday in Setauket, NY and Sunday we will be at Berkley Flea Market in Toms River NJ with fresh inventory.

You can pick up this new “Tools of the Trade” shirt for free by renewing your subscription or subscribing for the first time, but only at the shows that we attend. The interest in this t-shirt was jus crazy yesterday and I am sure that I can speak for Tommy who designed it when I say, thank you. We are glad it was received well

The winners of last week Black Label swimmers giveaways are Don H drh@bnl.gov and Big Jim bigjim121165@yahoo.com

You have 5 days to contact us at info@surfcastersjournal.com

And since we are talking about the new Tools of the Trade t-shirts, lets have a giveaway for some, since these are for shows-only and wont be in our online store until sometimes in late April. Two winners, each one gets a Tools of the Trade t-shirt in his/hers chosen size and we’ll toss it in these three stickers from SJ.

My Friend Phillip
By Dave Anderson
A few years ago I was fishing the Cape Cod Canal on one of those amazing mornings that everyone talks about. Huge schools of mackerel had been pushed into the Canal the night before by a huge school of bass ranging from 10 to over 40 pounds—maybe bigger. As the sun lit the eastern sky a heavy blanket of overcast hung over the Big Ditch and a steady NE wind blew down the chute ensuring an extended bite that might last into the afternoon if we were lucky. The morning bite was phenomenal, lots of eager fish exploding on all manner of topwater plugs and taking swimmers in tight to shore—these are the days I will never forget. But this day had a little something extra that will make it a standout day for the rest of my life.
When the tide started to move a little faster and the bite slowed down a bit, I decided to take a walk to a back eddy location that I count on to trap bait during the faster parts of the tide. I slipped into an open lane and started fishing again, as luck would have it there were plenty of fish there and metric tons of bait. As I was quietly giggling over another 20-something fish tearing line off my reel I felt eyes on my back and I turned around to see a young boy around age 8 crouching on the rocks behind me. I could see that he was transfixed on what I was doing but immediately turned away shyly when he saw that I had “caught” him quietly watching.
I turned around and tried to sound as welcoming as possible, “Hey man, what are you up to?”
He lifted his head slightly and said, “nothing” quietly.
“You’re not down here by yourself are you!?” I asked with a hint of concern.
“No, my dad and my sisters are fishing down there.” He pointed to east.
“How come you’re not fishing too?” I asked.
“My dad says I’m too little.” My new young friend said shifting his gaze quickly to the ground.
At that moment I decided that we were going to prove that notion wrong. I looked back at the young toe-headed boy and asked, “What’s your name anyway?”
“Phillip” he said.
“Alright, Phillip you want to catch a fish?”
His eyes flashed with excitement while he nodded and sprang to his feet. I fired a cast into the rip and began working my pencil back toward the shore, I can’t remember a time I wanted a fish to take my plug more than that moment and after about 20 feet of penciling, wham, I was tight to a fish. I shoveled the rod into Phil’s hands and the battle was on. My 10-foot rod dwarfed Phillip who featured the typical slight build of an 8-year old and he stood less than four feet tall but he battled that fish like a champion and with a little coaching from me he had the fish close and I was able to land the fish for him. Phil was ecstatic, the fish was maybe 14 pounds but it might as well have been 100, because this was Phil’s first striper and, perhaps more importantly, he had succeeded in proving his dad wrong—has wasn’t too little! (Take that, DAD). I let Phil hold and inspect his catch before we released it and I asked him if he wanted to try and catch a bigger one? I’m sure you can imagine what his response was…
“YES!”
This time the hit did not come easily. I fished through a few casts, gave Phillip a few clumsy casting lessons and asked him all kinds of questions about his favorite subjects in school, what he liked to do when he wasn’t fishing, etc. It didn’t take long before Phil and I were swapping stories like old friends. It’s amazing how smart and how observant young kids are, it’s easy to write them off as “just kids” but when you talk to them for a few minutes it’s just as easy to forget that you’re laughing it up with a second grader! Well after about 15 minutes of nothing I got one of those splashless “vortex” hits on the pencil, the mark of a sizeable fish! The rod bucked hard in my hands and I again handed the rod off to Phil. As he positioned the butt of the rod between his knees and tried to lean back on the fish he pitched forward and I had to lend a third hand for a few moments just below the first guide. When Phil was settled I let go and he got to work on this fish. It took about 10 minutes but finally the fish was within sight, an easy 25-pounder, but someone to our right cast over his line, tangled him up and we lost the fish! I wanted to scream but I knew I needed to set a good example for young Phillip so I just told him that these things happen and that we’d try to catch another one.
The fish Gods though, had given all they could for that day. About 20 minutes later his sister came to fetch him so they could go back to their vacation home. I said goodbye to Phil and asked if he’d be back the next day—I knew I would—he nodded, yes.
As rewarding as forging my friendship with Phil was I wished I could track his dad down and tell him to arm this kid with a rod. He wanted it SO badly and he was more than capable, especially if he had a rod that was matched to his size. I also know that telling people that they’ve missed the mark on their child’s readiness for something is also likely to be met with some kind of defensive retort—never mind when it comes from someone that they’ve never met! So I let it go.
The next day was just as good as the day before and when I made my move to the back eddy location I was really hoping to see Phil. I looked around but I didn’t see him. I walked past my spot to the east, remembering where Phil had pointed the day before and lo and behold there he was with his whole family and, he was sporting a new 8-foot rod and reel standing with a posture of pride that you’d have to be blind to miss! I yelled down to him, “Hey Phil, how many did you get today?”
“I’ve had six so far, that’s more than my dad!”
He was throwing a swimmer and having a blast.
Another victim of the disease.

Editors note

John ” I can catch a fish in the road side piddle” Skinner during his early years

lol

Something is on my mind today that we never talked about years ago. Even few years ago, most surfcasters fished with a one piece custom rods, mainly Lamiglas. At one point I had I think five Lami GSB 1321M custom rods hanging in my garage. How many one piece rods do I own today?…Not a single one. But I never, ever broke a rod in twenty years of fishing while using Lami. I snapped two in last year alone. You win some, you lose some, I guess.

Having said that I still think GSB 1321M and its shorter cousin 1201M are the best all around rods ever made. Before you jump all over me for that statement let me explain. If someone asks me for opinion on buying one single rod to use it under all conditions, plugs on south shore, Montauk, rigged and live eels, bucktailing the inlet, even tossing light bait I would tell them to get a GSB and call it a day. I really think its a rod that does everything well, and nothing great. If you know what I mean.

Unfortunately, it seems to me that Lami as a brand people “desire” to own and fish with has lost most if not all of its luster. I don’t remember last time someone asked me for an opinion on Lami rods. Its Century, CTS, Tsunami and Fiber Star ninety nine out of hundred times. Which is strange considering Lamiglas makes some quality rods. I liked the new Super Surf G2 quite a bit when I tested it but for some reason it does not seem to resonate with surfcasters like it did in the past.

But this blog post is not meant to be about brands but instead about two piece versus one piece rods. And not which one is better and which one you should get. Instead its about the little things that make the rods you already own perform at its best.

written every day about rod twisting during casting, during fighting a fish, inability to separate ferules…

In the current issue of SJ,  our Rod Guru Lou Caruso has video on how to separate the rod ferules that are stuck together by using nothing but a bag of ice. If you skipped over it while reading the current issue log on and check it out. Here is a follow up with a simple and practical information on how to put together your two piece rod properly.

And when you want an opinion on what rod to have made, you can contact Lou at  redhawk1944@aol.com for an honest opinion.

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Continuing in our tradition of weakly giveaways, today we have another one for our readers but first the two winners of those Big Fish Bait Co Prey metal lip swimmers. The winners are Ronsimmons69 and Mike mpfeif420@gmail.com

You have 5 days to contact us at info@surfcastersjournal.com with your shipping address. Consequently, we know that Larry’s Big Fish Bait Co website is not really operational and that he makes small batches and makes them available thought Face book. You can contact Larry trough his FB page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/BigFish-Bait-Co/122594234465082  or via email at bigfishlarry@hotmail.com with any questions.

Ok, Tommy and I are at Babylon Flea Market this morning at American Legion Hall 22 Grove Place in Babylon from 9 AM to 2 P. Stop by if you are in the area, we got some show specials for you as usual. Some new hi performance shirts, new SJ hats, and more goodies.

As for today’s giveaway, it is a courtesy of one of our readers who wanted to share some of his stash but wanted to remain anonymous. You know who you are.

We’ll draw two winner and each one will receive one lure. Today’s giveaway is for one

BLACK LABEL PLUGS 2 ounce Jointed Danny

and one BLACK LABEL PLUGS 2 ounce Surfster

I don’t need to tell you just how good these plugs look, you can see it yourself

Its that time of the year. Its too early to fish but you have already spent so much time shoveling snow you need a fix. Thankfully, we are getting into a show season. You get out of the house, spent few hours drooling over the plugs, bags, rod and reels and before you know it, its time to wet a line. There are a lot of shows in many different locales and SJ crew tries to hit as many as we can to shake some hands and thank you all for supporting what we do.

We came a long way in last four years but I still think the best is yet to come. I can remember like it was yesterday, sharing a room at Cuttyhunk Fishing Club with Tommy few years ago and discussing this idea of a magazine just for us, surfcasters. I remember Tommy saying ” Dude, I CAN do this”.Little did I know just how well he can do it. My hat off to him and everyone involved with writing for the Surfcaster’s Journal Magazine and blog, yesterday, today and tomorrow.

We are going to be doing few shows so I figured today I would let you know where and what. Unfortunately, NY is lacking a real surf show, its lacking an even good all around show to be honest but it is what it is. We’ve all heard the reasons, lack of venues, too expensive, too much work. I wish The Fisherman would put together a similar show in the winter like they do in September. But as you can see, the weather can be a real deterrent when it comes to planning anything this time of the year.

So we are going to only be at one NY event, this upcoming Sunday February 16th at the Flea Market in Babylon at American Legion Hall 22 Grove Place in Babylon from 9 AM to 2 PM. Tommy made some new hats, more wool caps, new long sleeve performance t-shirts with brand new design and there is more coming before next week show at Surf Day. If you are in the area stop by and say hi. You know us by now, we are going to have some awesome deals as usual for those that subscribe at the show or extend their subscription.

The next show is 2/22 Jersey Surfcaster Surf Day in Lincroft NJ. This is now, in my opinion, the premier strictly surf fishing even in the northeast in the winter. From wall-to-wall seminars by surf fishing experts to multiple bag , plug and rod makers to tackle stores and every conceivable surf fishing accessories, if you need it, you’ll probably find it here. A great way to spend a day.

After that we will be at Berkeley Fishing Club Flea Market on 3/2. This even is famous for the custom plug builders it attracts and great deals can be found by browsing from table to table. We have fishing flea markets in NY but nothing like this.

Same can be said when we visit Asbury Flea Market on 3/9 in Asbury Convention Center. This Flea Market is put together by the Asbury Fishing Club and it features many local lure builders and rows and rows of tables selling everything from hooks and sinkers to insanely painted custom lures.

On March 22nd, Rivers End Tackle in Old Saybrook CT is hosting their annual Surf Day at the shop and the adjacent hanger with seminars and free food all day long. Not only burgers and dogs but venison stew, wild boar one year and who knows what this year. A great event that not only CT surfcasters attend but also many from NY and NJ and this is without a doubt because of respect for its owner, Pat Abate. For those of you that have not heard, Pat is in the process of selling the shop and retiring to Montauk where he will drive Vito crazy full time from now on. Ok, the last part is a joke but Pat has sold the store and will be retiring soon. He will be on hand to assure smooth transition to the new ownership. We hope to be there although not guarantied right now as we have some conflicts to work out.

And last but not least, the granddaddy of all fishing shows in Northeast, the massive RISAA show in Provident, RI from March 28th to March 30th. This giant show attracts all major fishing manufacturers and more than 12 000 people visit this show each year.

Tommy is working on another shirt design for upcoming show, it should be ready to debut at Surf Day.

Here is some new SJ gear

New SJ hats, green and gray

back and front stitched

We will ad knit caps and  hats to SJ store after this weekend

We added new pullover Navy blue hoodie with new design to the online store today

Many of you asked for this ,so here it is. Not a regular shirt but High Performance athletic long sleeve shirt with a brand new design for SJ.

SJ “Grim Reaper” High Performance long sleeve shirt (added to online store today)

This T-shirt works hard all day long thanks to AquaFX wicking technology and Freshcare antimicrobial treatment.

Rib knit 3/4″ collar

Heat transfer label

AquaFX – Wicking Properties

Freshcare – Anti-Microbial Properties

Double needle hemmed 5/8″ sleeves and bottom hem

New 10 inch stickers coming at Surf Day next week (and in store after that)

and some of our other designs are also available at the shows

Some of these items are now in the online store at www.surfcastersgear.com if you cannot make it to the shows. We will try to ad hats and caps next week.

Tommy and I sure hope to see you all, and shake your hand. Be safe out there

In this issue of the Surfcaster’s Journal Magazine on pages 10-11 we featured our Rod Guru Lou Caruso with a simple and effective way to configuring the tubes in your surf bag for carrying smaller plugs. Little did we know that we would get many emails asking about how to make them, where to buy them and such. So this past Sunday morning I hooked up with Lou at his man cave and we shot a follow up.

We also did three additional videos on how to completely disassemble and service Boga 30, new rubber rods clips for your roof rack and yes, even a video on servicing a Boga 60 for you Big Fish Hunters. Why separate videos for 30 and 60 Boga? Because as I found out first hand they are slightly different in the way their jaws are put together and therefore disassembling and assembling is a bit different. Those videos will be featured in future issues of the magazine.

I can honestly say that I was petrified of taking Boga apart and cleaning it. I had mine for five or ten years and I never took it apart the way Lou did it. But after watching him do it I realized, yes, even I can do this! Spare parts left over be damned !

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btw

Tomorrow we will fill you in on new Surfcaster’s Journal stuff that is coming starting with this weekend Flea Market and Babylon including new long sleves performance shirts with brand new design, new zip hoodies with another new design, brand new hats like this

and giant ten inch stickers

and more..stay tuned