Time to set up the work bench and vise!

[Tar Devil]

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[JimD]

A fine pastime! So what's to be fished for around Shelby, NC?

[Tar Devil]

So what's to be fished for around Shelby, NC?

Smallmouth!!

http://www.squawcreekwatershed.org/images/photos/smallmouth.jpg

Short drive to Rutherford County where trout are dumped in the river, but I much prefer the wild bronzebacks!

[JimD]

My brother and I spent many a happy summer day fishing for bass as kids in Ontario from our cedar/canvas canoe. Some of the best memories I have.

[Tar Devil]

Matthew and I logged many hours on the river together. Even Lauren has caught a few smallies with me!

[paladin]

Phil...what's your bench made of, and what kind of vise do you have?

[Tar Devil]

Chuck, I just use a small portable table, and I'm not sure who made my vise. I'll look at it when I get home.

[Donn]

I have one of these:

http://www.traditionalangler.com/images/Griffin/PATRIOT_comp.JPG

Griffin Patriot, full rotary with bullnose jaws for large hooks and jigs.

http://www.adexa.se/images/griffinneedlenoose.jpg

I've had it for over 30 years, and it's never failed me.

[Tar Devil]

I have one of these:

http://www.traditionalangler.com/images/Griffin/PATRIOT_comp.JPG

Griffin Patriot, full rotary with bullnose jaws for large hooks and jigs.

http://www.adexa.se/images/griffinneedlenoose.jpg

I've had it for over 30 years, and it's never failed me.

That rig's just a bit above my means. :)