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Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today...
Posted By: LunkersTV
Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 03:36 AM
Wasn't too funny at the beginning but after watching the video its a pretty good laugh. Well had to edit this to let tall know I was sitting on a sand bar casting into 12' of water do I normally would have just went to the lure but it would have been a pain in the [censored] to do that so I tried the lazy way. And oh man was I frustrated by this point in the day.
Oh well it happens
Posted By: rxkid2001
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 04:03 AM
Be happy, you get to go rod shopping
Posted By: Douglas J
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 04:22 AM
you kind of sound like Napoleon Dynamite
Posted By: T54
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 04:24 AM
This should be a "How to" video on breaking rods.
Posted By: OnEm247
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 04:26 AM
Ummmm what did I just watch? Pretty clear as to why you don't pull a snag free like that.........good job on breaking your rod. Almost like you purposely did it.
Posted By: fish fear me
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 04:27 AM
Haha ... Ya did that all wrong.
I hoped you learn from your mistakes.
Posted By: Brandon Dickenson
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 04:32 AM
Wait, your reel broke?
Posted By: scumfrogg
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 07:04 AM
Failure on many levels lol
Posted By: Bluecatkayak
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 07:37 AM
Did you get your lure back?
Posted By: 361V
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 07:56 AM
Grabbed the rod in the middle and jerked while hung and it broke? Surprised? Nice videos of people doing stupid stuff so I can "armchair quarterback" their actions after the fact are always appreciated! :-)
Posted By: Chasin Hogs
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 09:12 AM
You fish with your trolling
motor up?
Posted By: Cowtown Kid
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 09:33 AM
OUCH!
Posted By: Brad R
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 09:48 AM
It did seem to break a bit easier than I'd expect.
But, it didn't help when you put the heel of your left hand up on the mid-length of the rod. It turned that point into a fulcrum.
The only analogy I can think of is how one might break a large branch or stick by bending it across your flexed knee to snap it. Instead of the pressure coming from one end, it suddenly gets doubled and focused on the fulcrum . . . from two levered ends. You inadvertently loaded up two pressures on the rod in a very concentrated area. Pop.
Still, I'm either a bit unimpressed with the rod, or super-impressed by your physical strength!
Brad
Posted By: lipjerk
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 11:42 AM
I'm not sure I would have posted that video.
Posted By: basscat dad
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 11:57 AM
Posted By: OnEm247
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 12:26 PM
The best part about this video is how surprised you looked? Is this real life.........
Posted By: Drodge
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 12:27 PM
Posted By: WillieKetchum
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 12:43 PM
I love the whole "what the hell happened" reaction! Then you stare at it for 10 seconds like you're trying to figure it out.
I agree with what's been said already, that was your fault.
Posted By: epicoutdoors
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 12:43 PM
Ridiculousness channel for the TFF.
Looking forward to your " I just removed my lower unit on a stump" video.
Posted By: LunkersTV
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 01:12 PM
I was pretty frustrated at this point of the day and wouldn't have normally done this. I normally would go to the lure but I was fishing from the opposite side of a sand bar. I was in 1 foot of water casting into 12' of water.
Oh well it happens I'll accept it
Posted By: Lowly Net Boy
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 01:24 PM
Rookies
Posted By: lakeforkfisherman
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 01:29 PM
you kind of sound like Napoleon Dynamite
i was thinking the same thing. Too bad on the rod but I saw it coming with your hand creating that leverage on the rod.
Get you some big shades, a blonde Afro and a Vote For Pedro T shirt for your next vid. That would be awesome!
Posted By: bigtexnick
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 02:19 PM
Been there before.
Posted By: Chris Borden
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 02:22 PM
You fish with your trolling
motor up?
Ha first thing I noticed.
Posted By: LunkersTV
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 02:37 PM
I will make sure to get a wig and the shirt for my next video just for you..
you kind of sound like Napoleon Dynamite
Posted By: charlieecho
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 03:09 PM
It did seem to break a bit easier than I'd expect.
But, it didn't help when you put the heel of your left hand up on the mid-length of the rod. It turned that point into a fulcrum.
The only analogy I can think of is how one might break a large branch or stick by bending it across your flexed knee to snap it. Instead of the pressure coming from one end, it suddenly gets doubled and focused on the fulcrum . . . from two levered ends. You inadvertently loaded up two pressures on the rod in a very concentrated area. Pop.
Still, I'm either a bit unimpressed with the rod, or super-impressed by your physical strength!
Brad
exactly. The hand on the rod is what ultimately did the trick. It doesn't need your help. That being said, I've broke a Carrot Stick pulling on a stump. I'm assuming it was stepped on at some point on the deck and it finally just gave way. Will that and... Carrot Stick.
Posted By: bogey♂
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 03:13 PM
I like your video's. I know that you were expecting to get some flack out of posting this and you are taking it in stride. Keep up the good work, but don't break anything else
Ummmm what did I just watch? Pretty clear as to why you don't pull a snag free like that.........good job on breaking your rod. Almost like you purposely did it.
Are u serious
Who cares if it's his fault he didn't blame Shimano... Just a video documenting his bad day on the water. Good thing u didn't get any shards of rod in ur hand that stuff hurts
Posted By: LunkersTV
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 05:03 PM
I appreciate it and I will do what I can on not breaking anything else but apparently I have been pretty good at it lately.
I like your video's. I know that you were expecting to get some flack out of posting this and you are taking it in stride. Keep up the good work, but don't break anything else
Posted By: LunkersTV
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 05:05 PM
Ya I wasn't blaming shimano.. I love shimano I just made a mistake is all and had to show what an idiot I was. I also do enjoy your watching videos
Who cares if it's his fault he didn't blame Shimano... Just a video documenting his bad day on the water. Good thing u didn't get any shards of rod in ur hand that stuff hurts
Posted By: Fish Killer
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 05:06 PM
Fix your signature
Posted By: OnEm247
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 05:15 PM
Who cares if it's his fault he didn't blame Shimano... Just a video documenting his bad day on the water. Good thing u didn't get any shards of rod in ur hand that stuff hurts
Ummmm what did I just watch? Pretty clear as to why you don't pull a snag free like that.........good job on breaking your rod. Almost like you purposely did it.
Are u serious
I'm hardly ever serious unless needed. Obviously I'm glad OP didn't have anything hit him in the eyes, I wouldn't want to see or hear about that happening to anybody. Maybe the video should have been titled "how not to free a snag". Then it would have just been funny/learning curve and the responses/opinions that have been made would have been drastically different, including my own.
Ya I wasn't blaming shimano.. I love shimano I just made a mistake is all and had to show what an idiot I was. I also do enjoy your watching videos
Who cares if it's his fault he didn't blame Shimano... Just a video documenting his bad day on the water. Good thing u didn't get any shards of rod in ur hand that stuff hurts
Thanks your wacky rig tip will be in use this spring!
Posted By: LunkersTV
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/28/15 11:15 PM
Thanks man..this video wasn't suppose to be taken seriously
Ya I wasn't blaming shimano.. I love shimano I just made a mistake is all and had to show what an idiot I was. I also do enjoy your watching videos
Who cares if it's his fault he didn't blame Shimano... Just a video documenting his bad day on the water. Good thing u didn't get any shards of rod in ur hand that stuff hurts
Thanks your wacky rig tip will be in use this spring!
Posted By: Ted Martin
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 12:04 AM
man this is a harsh bunch! he's obviously laughing at his own mistake, lets pile on LOL
Lunkers you got some stones throwing that out there in front of this crowd.
good videos and thanks for your service.
Posted By: FMJshooter
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 12:05 AM
11B or 0311 would explain everything.
Posted By: TanHner36
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 12:22 AM
Such a [censored] man. We've all had those days where nothing goes our way.
Posted By: OnEm247
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 12:30 AM
OP how awesome was is to fish with Scott Martin? I bet that was blast!
Posted By: GregMKJr
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 01:23 AM
My bet 11B or 19D
Posted By: LunkersTV
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 02:39 AM
Posted By: Kens3313
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 03:18 AM
Man that sux lol, thanks for sharing, taking notes on what not to do
. Cool Videos
Posted By: Black Bass Blake
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 03:39 AM
Nice video, sorry bout your Shimano , dude that was unfortunate.
Posted By: banker-always fishing
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 05:19 AM
Enjoyed the video. Sorry about your rod!
Posted By: cephusjoe
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 07:05 AM
Does fit... Lucky you didn't break it on the first good tug wrestling an object that is anchored to the bottom
Posted By: Justin DuBose
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 07:14 AM
That's 1 minute and 24 secs of my life I just lost watching this video.......
Posted By: Ted Martin
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 11:46 AM
That's 1 minute and 24 secs of my life I just lost watching this video.......
If you are lurking around here at 3:14am, you've got 1:24 to spare
Posted By: catslayer
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 01:26 PM
.... God was telling you to not get in so big a hurry while fishing lol
Posted By: brett8388
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 01:33 PM
That's 1 minute and 24 secs of my life I just lost watching this video.......
Agree. I hate the go-pro fisherman era.
Posted By: Okie Poke
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 03:20 PM
That musta been a' biggen!
Posted By: LunkersTV
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/29/15 05:42 PM
Must have been really busy at 2 in the morning..
That's 1 minute and 24 secs of my life I just lost watching this video.......
Posted By: Dan90210 ☮
Re: Well here is the video of me snapping my rod today... - 08/31/15 03:38 PM
I am not sure what to make of that ha ha.
Why would you place your hand on the rod like that? I guess you did not know that would break it.
Now you know lol