I love today! I got to get the old man a gift, a house brand Gander rod and reel combo so he can go chase snook and I came in at less than $100 including powerline! He loved it, it was a great package and best of all he finally got a 7 foot rod. I've been pushing them on him for years, but he finally said "Ok" when I shoved it in his hands and he likes it. So, its a win on that front. Plus, I am not getting any gifts or subpoenas myself as I know how to wear a scuba suit

. Seriously, a very good Father's day. I got to give and did not have to receive.All is well in whoville. Now we just need to figure out where to go on a trip. I'm a homebody and like hanging out in the Glades/keys, but he wants to travel. He makes the call. Still, I am stoked that I finally got him to own a seven foot rod as he would never buy one and they really are a step up for distance casting than a six footer.
FQ13 Who will say that the Gander Mountain in West Palm is the coolest place on earth. My sales person was an amazingly hot 20 something with a tattoo of a salt water trolling lure in rainbow colors on her left fore arm. Forget salesmanship, I was openly drooling and she could have "sold" me three wheel barrows worth of crap and I probably wouldn't have noticed. I mean seriously, a hot chick with a fishing lure tattoo who disses your choice of a reel because she likes the $300 model and can give five reasons why? Where on planet earth do you find that? She had an engagement ring on and her fiance, a Mr. LB, (standing for lucky Bastard

) is to be congratulated. No Sh$T guys, this girl was hot beyond hot, tattooed with fishing gear, tanned, a tackle geek, and totally knowledgeable about what was going on offshore! If I were ten years younger or a whole lot richer.....
