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Thanks. Saw a couple of 96mm models that weren't sold out but these had round knobs. Not sure if I am missing a model that has flat knobs? I looked at the Hedgehog website earlier and tried to design a handle that had flat knobs and wasn't sure if that was possible at all.

Thanks. I actually did an extensive search for Yumeya handles a few days ago when that recommendation came up somewhere and I couldn't find a 95mm model with flat knobs. I'll keep on looking though.

Having a hard time finding a handle that works for the 23 Antares DC MD. Tried the 110mm Varial. Did not like how long it was. And it felt like I lost a lot of feel and sensitivity with the WCZ flat knobs. I think it's because of the mass of rubber that absorbs and mutes a lot of that feel that's transmitted with thinner knobs. I went back to the OEM handle and I got so much of that feel and sensitivity back. But the knobs are so small and it is a bit of a flimsy handle. I tried a Tranx 200 handle at 102mm and it felt a little better. Still felt too long and I did not like the sharp ridge and steep curve at the ends of each knob. Thinking a 95mm handle should be great. I've been trying to find a decent OEM Shimano 95mm handle but having a hard time finding anything. Really would prefer not to shell out and potentially waste a lot of $$$ on a 95mm varial handle but that's starting to look like that's the only option besides sticking with the OEM 90mm handle that came on the Monster. Appreciate any suggestions for a decent 95mm Shimano handle with flat knobs. Or any other suggestions. Not interested in Gomexus handles. Thanks.

I really like the Aftco helm insulated gloves. They're really thin but do a great job of keeping my hands warm enough down to maybe 30 degrees or so. Maybe even a little colder than that. They're thin enough to be carried in my jacket pocket all of the time so I always have them with me. If I didn't, there's a good chance I'd forget them at home from time to time.

It's not a painful lesson. It's just some extracurricular money you had to spend on a lure. You'll still get to go fishing just fine with the other stuff you have regardless of how the situation works out.

https://fishshop.shimano.com/collections/cu300k

Nice striper, man. Low lake/reservoir levels are fun.

Last post and then I’m gonna shut up and try to catch an evening fish. That’s incredible about your fish possibly being 20 years old. Looks like it could live 5 more easily. Head on it looks like it bulldozes rocks easily while hunting crawdads. I have been fishing mostly from the bank this fall. Have had two nice smallies in the neighborhood of 4 pounds. First on a trick shad and second on a 7” Denali. Have had a WCZ travel board in my backpack but I’m not gonna take it out until I get a really special fish. It’s so much easier to just take a fast pix and get the fish back in the water instead of messing with things in my backpack. Glad you had such an amazing day.

Don't look but there was a DRT Ghost in your favorite color just listed in the black market. #CanYouSaySevenPoundSmallie!!! Lol.

Man, beautiful fish. That's one of those old and grumpy OG fish!