Author: rugbyredman

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Dagner Pipes Rhodesian Bulldog P2

IMG_7622At a recent pipe meet up hosted by Dagner Pipes I decided to get a new pipe for my collection. I chose one of @dagnerpipes smaller pipes, Rhodesian Bulldogs P2. It caught my eye with its unique bowl shape, simple design and of course the black and green color scheme helped as well.

The pipe has a great smoke. It lasts about 20 to 30 minutes fully packed so it is perfect for a short break or for intermingling and still having the option to going back inside at party. This pipe is perfect for my collection for both getting the itch out for a new pipe and fitting my needs.

IMG_7625 At $120 it is a great deal for the quality and beauty of the pipe. My hats off to @dagnerpipes for a great pipe and a great time at the meet up. Not only do they make great pipes but are a fantastic group of people and help support everyone they know in the pipe community regardless if they would be considered competition or not.

And you can put that in your pipe and smoke it.

Website: DagnerPipes.com

Price: $119.00 (USD)

Material – Briar wood
Length – 4.70
Height – 1.50
Bowl Chamber – .75
Bowl Depth – 1.15
Stem – Acrylic Cumberland style
Tenon – Delrin

Rating: 4 pints out of 5

Catching Big on Catch My Drift

Rogan 1My cousin and I wanted to take a fishing trip last weekend. While sorting through all the companies that offer this service we chose Fishing Headquarters based out of Ft Lauderdale Florida. They specialize in sport fishing and drift fishing. We decided to take their drift-fishing trip, as we had never tried this method before. We arrived for our 8 am trip and were greeted by a great crew. The captain seemed quite knowledgeable and helpful. We boarded the boat with about 50 other passengers. On board were a mixture of people from tourists, locals, families, and serious fisherman who came with multiple rods and all sorts of their own “secret weapons.” With so many aboard on board we wondered if we would be able to catch any thing, but we left the dock and headed out to the first drift point.

As we went out the crew went over the proper use of the rods and reels along with some other safety points. As we got to the drift point all the passengers lowered their lines to a depth just off the sea bottom. As we waited for our lines to pull the calls for “fish on” could be heard across the boat with passengers pulling up fish after fish, this excitement continued for the duration of the trip. The crew knew everything about the fish we were catching and the area, making the trip even better.rogan 3

As we continued the trip we stopped at several more drift points and caught a plethora of beautiful, delicious fish all while discovering how fun and different drift-fishing could be. The catch ranged from hogfish, mangrove snappers, and strawberry grouper to less edible and more beautiful Queen triggerfish.

rogan2The trip was enjoyed by all aboard whether you were southern boys having a few beers and trying to win the pool for biggest catch or the family on vacation enjoying fishing for the first time.

 

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 pints

Cost: $40 per person for 4hr drift fishing trip

Company: http://www.fishheadquarters.com/

“The Catch My Drift is an incredible drift fishing boat. 85’ in length, she is the largest, fastest and the only Air-Conditioned party fishing boat in Fort Lauderdale. They have spared no expense with 3 Color Fish Finders, Radio, GPS Satellite Navigation and Chart Plotting, T.V., DVD, Full Galley, Upper and Lower deck access, and every other amenity you can think of.”