Long Version 8 Count Net Weight – 3/16 Pull Pin
Casting some lead line net weights for cast nets. These are one of a couple popular styles in the pacific islands for traditional casting nets for fishing.
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Shipping To Canada
For my customers in CANADA. I use USPS for the most part, but you may find this useful or atleast interesting. The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs
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Customer Showing Off His Custom Mold
Check it out…
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Barrel Liners – Stevens Maynard Jr
I was looking at a couple old Stevens Maynard Jr barrels today. I could see where rifling used to be in one of the barrels. It was pretty flat, but you could still see the gentle swirl down the barrel if you caught the light just right. Yeah, its going to need to be bored…
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Is This The Dumbest Little Pea Shooter or…
Is This The Dumbest Little Pea Shooter or… #short #black powder #NAA #22 #cap #ball Quick View of the North American Arms .22 Black Powder Cap And Ball Revolver. For more follow my channel here on Rumble. In most US states you can have cap & ball and flintlock hand guns, rifles, and shotguns shipped…
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I bought “yet another” Machine
Yes, it is another CNC machine, but I probably will not be making molds with it. Its a gantry style CNC machine sometimes called a bridge mill. Its less about the rigidity required for efficiently machining metal, and more about the larger foot print for machining sheet goods. This one has a working envelope of…
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The Benefits of Pro Ams (Draw Teams)
Of course when it goes right everybody is one big happy family. In my opinion there are several good reasons for Draw Team style Pro Am series’. 1. People can meet new people and make new friends. 2. You can always learn from everybody new you fish with either as a “Pro” or an “Am.”…
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Making Club-Os Laminated Two Color Soft Plastic Bait Making
Just making some of my favorite worms… The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs Making Club-Os Laminated Two Color Soft Plastic Bait Making
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Hydraulics – The Yuma Attitude & A Surprise
My son replaced leaking hydraulic seals for me on my little tractor loader a couple years ago. He seemed to do a good job, but after a year they started to leak again. Pretty badly. As you may have noticed I do a lot of work myself, because a fair number of local shops and…
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Social Media Buttons – Like & Share
As you can probably see I have added social media buttons to the blog. If you like the content I post and share it on your favorite social media platforms it may influence the type of content I share on this site and the articles I write. I’ll probably always post whatever I am working…
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DIY Install – AMP Research Powerstep 2024 F250
The next morning.
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ALL DONE – Gooseneck Hitch Installation – 2024 F250 – Updated
SCROLL DOWN FOR THE LATEST UPDATE: I’ve got a few trailers to move and a fair amount of stuff to haul. You may have seen some of the trucks I hauled with my old truck. The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes…
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10-9-2024 – Colorado River Fishing Report
We headed out for a leisurely afternoon. Rolling out from my shop around noon or a little after we didn’t plan on a fire morning topwater bite. I had originally planned to fish all lower areas of the Imperial Division, and we did. My preferred launch at Squaw Lake was closed. We opted for a…
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1st Run Hauling With the New 2024 F250 FX4
I haven’t got enough miles on my ’24 gasser to really tell, but so far it seems okay. I’ve run almost 900 miles so far. 180 or so towing a Jeep JK on a trailer. I towed it over Telegraph pass and it ran great and held speed going down the long grade. Less than…
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Button Panel Roasted By The Sun – V176 Magnum 2002
Button Panel Roasted By The Sun – V176 Magnum 2002 A buddy of mine has completely quit fishing and he offered me his 2002 Triton V176 Magnum for very little with its Johnson 90. The carbs were totally gunked up which was no surprise. I’ve cleaned carbs before. This Johnson has something I haven’t seen…
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“It’s Just For Personal Use” is NOT a Loop Hole
If you are copying somebody else work, you are still copying somebody else’s work. I don’t care why or what excuse or what loophole you want to use. “It’s just for personal use,” is still infringing on their work. My company policy is I will not knowingly make a copy of somebody else’s non-generic current…
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Bob’s Tips For Anglers #1 Go When You Can
If you only go fishing when everything is perfect, the tide is right, people confirm its going to be good for you, and the stars align you won’t go very often. As a result you won’t have very many great days fishing. “Oh wah! Its hot!” If you truly can not tolerate any heat for…
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Bob’s Tips For Anglers #0 – Don’t Let Other People Measure You
If you are fishing a competition then sure you are going to be comparing your catch, but finishing first or even in the money should be a goal. Not a measure of a good day. I’ve seen people just crap on other people for no good reason. Somebody might say, “Look at this picture of…
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Bob’s Tips For Boaters #1 – Make a Check List AND CHECK IT
Plug, keys, safety equipment, lunch, beverages, trailer connections, straps and hooks secured, fishing gear, hunting gear, camera, cell phone, radio, spare tire, etc, etc, This should be a list of things you should check and make sure you have before you hit the road, and then maybe a second list to double check before you…
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Bob’s Tip For Boaters #321 – Don’t Ask, Check For Yourself
Whether it’s your boat or you are a guest of somebody else there are lots of little things you may be tempted to ask. If it’s worth asking its worth checking yourself. Did you put the plug in? You are anxious to hit the water and don’t want to waste a second. Not checking just…
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That big old wind skirt – 2024 F250 FX4
That big old wind skirt. I know many people will have an “opinion,” but I am hoping for a response with somebody who actually “did the math.” (For those who may be literally challenged that is editorial license.) The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there…
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At One Of These Spots – ANSWER KEY
If you haven’t watch At One Of These Spots – THE TEST first. Please do that and pair up the images with the facts. Make your best guesses. Then when you have your answers check out At One Of These Spots – ANSWER KEY and see how you did. At One Of These Spots –…
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At One Of These Spots – THE TEST
I have not been fishing much lately due to… well an abnormal number of adult responsibilities. I complained recently to my doctor about a high level of irritability, and he said I should go fishing more. I have an actual official medical recommendation to go fishing more. I took my doctors advice and I went….
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Paul Harrel is Dead
If you have followed this site for very long, you will know that I found many of Paul’s videos entertaining and educational over the years. Leave it to Paul to go out with a splash of showmanship like an actor killed off in a TV show getting to play one more scene. The Curly…
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Running Boards for New Truck ???
TWO STEP – Running Boards – ??? I picked up a brand new F250 FX4 (just an XL) on Saturday. My wife can’t get in without a step stool, and while she can slide out it is a long way to the ground and she says it can be painful. The Curly Buzz Frog Went…
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Another Machine In The Shop For Roughing Blanks
Its going to get used for roughing blanks, but its going to take a lot of work to retrofit it to a modern control before I can use it. Probably the first chore will be getting it off the trailer, and onto a pallet to move it around the shop. VIDEO: The Curly Buzz Frog…
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Working With Lead
Some people underestimate or ignore the risks associated with using lead and working with it to make various things. Others overreact with fear mongering and scare tactics in an attempt to intimidate people into total avoidance. The truth is somewhere in between, and the best approach is always education and personal choice. I’ve assembled a…
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Mistakes? What mistakes?
The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs
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I Still Haven’t Fished the HEX Worm – I Probably Should
I was working all day in the shop yesterday trying to clear a path to bring in a new machine. I was tired, but when a buddy asked if I want to go fishing I said, “You Betcha!” I probably shouldn’t have. I was tired and it kind of lead to a bad attitude on…
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Caney Creek Molds & Plastisol Choices
Caney Creek Molds & Plastisol Choices Seeking knowledge in my quest for a new plastisol choice. The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs https://www.tacklemaker.info/index.php?topic=58.0
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Proposed Changes To 2025-26 Arizona Fishing Regulations
The Arizona Game and Fish Department is seeking public input on proposed changes to the 2025-26 Arizona fishing regulations. A public forum webcast is scheduled for July 29 from 6 to 7 p.m. to further discuss the proposals and to take public comments. There are eight proposed changes: – Create unlimited daily bag and possession…
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Bob Rants – If You Call Me Early in The Morning It Better Be An Emergency or…
Bob Rants – If You Call Me Early in The Morning It Better Be An Emergency or You Better be Parked in My Driveway With Your Boat Ready to Take Me Fishing I’ve been supportive of another proprietor. I’ve sent business their way for years. When they went through a transition in their life recently…
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Silencer Silencer Silencer
Here I break down a simple sound suppressor as designed by the manufacturer on the Benjamin Marauder air rifle. VIDEO BELOW. The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs In case your country blocks Rumble due to…
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My Own Newish Yard Toy
My newish yard toy arrived… wow, almost a month ago. I have missed the weight balance of a bullpup ever since I sold my .25 Kalibre Cricket several years ago. The thing is I never found another bull pup at the right price at the right time until recently, and as long as I take…
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Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo)- Boat Batteries
I’ve been following along on the lithium news for a while. As you may be aware Lithium Ion batteries can have some serious issues including a likelihood of catching fire (and being very hard to put out) if abused. Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePo) batteries are supposed to be better in many regards, and more safe…
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Need to Unload THREE (3) Boats
Left to right. All “ran when parked.” The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs 24′ Searay sportfishing design with fly bridge dual controls. The original Searay. Not the born again Searay. Dual four cylinder Chevies pushing…
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Geometric Self Opening Die Heads
Geometric Self Opening Die Heads I’ve made simple die heads. Some driven by a tommy bar, others by a pin in the mandrel that can be set up come out of the groove and free spin when it reaches the stopping distance. recently I started researching my $350 Lin Huan TL-25 lathe score in the…
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Stream Flow For Arizona – BOOKMARK THIS PAGE
The Main Page From USGS https://waterdata.usgs.gov/state/Arizona/ Everything you need on one page. The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs
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Dirty Hands – Clean Money (Tool Rack)
Converted an R8 tool rack into a 4MT tool rack. First ten seconds and last minute is probably all you need to see to get it. The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs Preferred Video Link
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Punching Is Simple
I got out the other day with a buddy of mine. We took his boat so I had to fish his pace. He caught five or six fish using various methods. I had a nip on a club-o And lost what felt like a pretty good fish on a curly buzz frog, but i only…
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I Bought Another Airgun
I really go into PCP air rifles for a while. I’ve got a .177 Marauder I regulated that shoots about 120 shots on a fill at 920 feet per second. Its more than adequate for short range pest control, and even hunting. At practical airgun ranges its a little under powered at about 20FPE at…
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Closing the Loophole – No More Drinking and Fishing From a Boat in Arizona (UPDATED)
NEW UPDATE June 29 2024: It looks like boats (vehicles used soley on water) and rail craft me in fact not be covered by these changes. I will wait and see. Politicians are good at changing things. UPDATE: After writing this short note about the new statute I posted a link to it on several…
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Tool Score(s)
Before Father’s Day I had been looking at a couple Yukon (Harbor Freight) toolbox benches to replace the pair of to small US General tool carts I’ve been using as tool carts at the South Bend (Grizzly) knee mill and Precision Mathews (14×40) lathe in the back shop. I added them to the shopping cart…
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Week Old Fishing Report
Yeah, its been longer than that since I posted anything about local fishing, but I got out last week. It was just another day in our local fishing paradise, but nothing spectacular. I missed one flipping an RT45 creature bait, and then I missed one on a 4″ Club-O. Finally I stuck a couple on…
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How is Yuma Bass Man Doing Now?
Since eliminating the forum overall traffic has dropped from when the forum was public, but not that much from after the forum was taken private. There was lower traffic initially after the format change, but it has been growing back up towards the same levels as when the forum was still online.
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Join Rumble
Join Rumble. Its maybe not 100% uncensored, but its 500% better than YouTube. https://rumble.com/register/JustAnotherGunGuy/ You might notice when I post a fishing, tackle making, etc video here I always post the link from one of my Rumble channels. Most of the time I also post the exact same video on the same or similar name…
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THIS Is Going to Cost Me Money !!!
Hi, I am a custom mold maker, and this is going to cost me money… The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs
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I Ordered A Second Badlands 12K Winch
If you have followed any of my adventures you know I’ve been getting my use out of an 8000lb Warn winch this year. I’ve loaded a couple 3/4 ton trucks for hauling, several weeks back my sons car, and recently rescued somebody stuck in the sand so I could get them out of the way…
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When All The CNC Machines Are Busy…
When All The CNC Machines Are Busy You Can Still Rough Out Blanks On The Manual Mill In The Back The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs
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Can you think of a way to fish a soft plastic you think might not work with a Club-O?
Wow! I think he might have fished a Club-O more ways than I have. Link: How I Fish The Club-O ~~~ The Curly Buzz Frog Went Thru Three Versions Before it Was Right ITS RIGHT, and now there are FOUR sizes available of VERSION 4 https://www.cncmolds.com/webstore/curly-buzz-frogs