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@@Taldock1 It was by necessity for me.. I’ve been needing something smaller and better on gas ever since I let the Toyota go. Though the Toyota got great gas mileage, it wasn’t the right fit for my needs.. this jeep isn’t “perfect” either but much better.. I just need to make it last a bit.. I’m the kinda person that gets on a roll and can’t stop until the task is complete.. there’s still a lot to be done but I’m a lot closer with the cleaning and under hood repairs done.. Now the real adventure begins.. 😉

@@harryhoward3064 Howdy Howard and Sophia!! Glad y’all are feeling good enough to watch a boring episode on cleaning and repairing an old jeep!! 😂 I like the idea of the Liberty (Bert) hopefully it’ll be a good sidekick on all these future adventures!! The radiator was a bit of a bear and the fan a surprise, but regardless, I’m glad it happened because I want it fixed and driving.. I’ve got ideas forming as we speak!! Thank you guys for watching!! You know I appreciate you!! Willie

@@christinerogers5331 Hey CJ, Chapter 1, Bert got driven to work this morning.. it’s only the second time I’ve driven it.. I’ll work out all the bugs, or as many as I can afford to, then see what it’ll take to keep him on the road.. making memories and creating one adventure after the other..

@@thomasknapp6403 In todays world, I wouldn’t doubt that but I believe there’s still a Grand Cherokee being built, I think.. 🤔 I wish someone would name a vehicle after me.. as long as it’s not like a “Smart Car” or a “Fiat 500” or something. 😄

@@TimHaunFishing Strangely enough, that song was in our editing software, we couldn’t believe it was that close to “Take it Easy” and still allowed to be on the list..

@TheGraytOutdoors That is wild! I'm surprised it doesn't get flagged. I'm glad it doesn't though cause it fits the Grayt Outdoor very well

@@TimHaunFishing it was really just the very beginning of the song, the rest of it was just kind of OK. But I liked it so we went with it.

@@oldmanoldtruck Thanks Phil! Got my fingers, toes, and elbows crossed.. I like the little thing.. it could really be a game changer for me as far as traveling goes.. Just needs a few more things and I’ll breath a little easier..

@@skyedancer3106 Howdy Skye, I’ve put a lot of time in this little jeep.. new video coming out Wednesday.. I’m actually pretty tired. Cleaning and fixing has taken its toll.. I have named it, but you’ll just have to wait😉.. I’m hoping to make a lot of good and new memories with this little jeep.. Boo needs a bath by the way.. 😂 Everyone says Hi Skye and meow🐈‍⬛..

@@alexandermunguia1325 🤠I would say there’s a pretty high probability that it may never be used again, at least by me.. It’s most likely going to get handed off to a child at church, someone at work with children, etc… I simply proved it “does seem to work”… For how long, that’ll be up to someone else. The fact that it held up to the fish it caught surprised me.. But braided line would’ve been a good test.. but my guess would be, the metals used in it wouldn’t hold up very long to braided line cutting across it.. just a guess though.. Thanks for watching!! Willie

@@skyedancer3106 Howdy Skye, I have taken everything apart but I have taken most of what people would think is interesting apart at this point.. I’ve got so many reels lying around that it’s hard to even remember what I have.. I’ve come across some reels that are made too small for some rods.. but for the most part they’ll interchange.. Recently I’ve been craving the peace and quiet.. not having a camera in my face or hooked to me.. so I’ve been taking a break just to get some things accomplished around the house, my wife’s mothers home, vehicles, etc.. I’ve let a lot of things fall behind being worried about getting a video out so now I’m catching up.. Everyone says Hi Skye and meow🐈‍⬛

@@TroyGlaus-yv2yb 🤠Hey there! Sounds like we’ve had some of the same issues and history with these reels. The silver series, with the drag knob in the center of the cap were notorious for tangles.. The larger models were famous for the pickup pins not “picking up” lol. But I did figure out in one of my very recent videos (Andy visits Thousand Trails Campground) that filing the pickup pin and using 6lb line on the micro kept the line from tangling up around the drag button and snagging during a cast… then I gave the entire combo to Andy 😂. I was just happy to figure it out but I never wanted to see it again.. Thanks for watching and commenting!! I’m glad I haven’t been the only one on the planet to have those issues but try 6lb line and I may stop part of your problem with it.. I’m still looking for the greatest micro Spincast..

@@user-fi8rf9un1v Hey there, Though this product will obviously catch fish, I have no idea how long it’ll last. I was catching some pretty good size fish that would give expensive equipment a good workout. I personally think this set up is more for children or people to keep in their car for that “just in case” time that may present itself.. it’s very small and the line that comes on it is very weak.. the reel has a very slow gear ratio and it takes time to reel in a fish. Being so small, there’s not much line on it so if a large enough fish decides to make a run, you’ll run out of line quickly and it’ll most likely snap it.. so I wouldn’t use this as an everyday piece of equipment, not saying that you can’t, but I wouldn’t.. hope that helps..

@@TheGraytOutdoors thanks a lot, I’ll be sure to only fish for trout and/or panfish on it! Have a great day!

@@chriswalls5831 🤠Might as well, there’s Ozark Trail everything else… I think it’s a perfectly reasonable idea.. 👍😄

@@BigBRebooted It’s probably going to be more like the silver pellet, but hopefully it’ll get me out and about, safely, and with less money involved..

@@TheGraytOutdoors knowing you, you'll make it the best pellet it can be. 😀

@@oldmanoldtruck 🤠Thanks!!You might be the first one I come visit.. seems like a good distance.. you’ll come get me if anything happens and I’ll have a Monkey as a spare!! lol 😂

@@christinerogers5331 Hey CJ! Right now I need some repairs I can barely afford now that I’ve bought the vehicle.. I should’ve started one of those patreon pages😂(I’m not worth that) but you gotta have goals.. the tire cover is a cool idea.. maybe a future purchase.. Thanks for watching!! Willie

@@barrywetzel4468 Thank you for that info.. I got a large stack of papers with the vehicle from previous owners, tonight I’ll look through it all to see what surprises have been repaired and what will need repair..

@@TimHaunFishing Now I might have enough money saved from gas to get a boat..

@@TheGraytOutdoors I like the way you think!

@@northlake732 😂🤠Yes in deed!! Thank you very much and things are on the way!! 😄😉

@@northlake732 They’re out there! I don’t bump into them everyday but I do see them on occasion. I’ve actually turned away from a few here and there and gave away a few through the years..

@@coopertrooper8256 Hey!! It’s you!! Sadly I didn’t do as well with the UL4 as I did the UL3 but I used the UL4 more on a fly rod back in the day.. I’ll tear it apart and do an underspin video before the summer is over, hopefully. The UL4 will make another appearance..

Hey there🤠, It was actually quite hard to catch those few fish I caught that day. I was out there for over 2 hours just to catch what you saw.. I actually tried a bunch of different baits and techniques in that 2+ hour time frame.. sadly, when you make a 20 or 30 minute episode, you guys only really get to see the catches. Kinda like those old Saturday morning fishing shows of the 70s and 80s, the viewer only gets to see the good stuff😄. A lot of the time, I end up with a pile of used baits at the end of recording that no one e ever sees. All from trying different things to catch a fish.. I do change many different speeds, baits, and techniques to catch a fish, it’s just that you guys, the viewer just see what catches the fish, which may make it seem like I’m not doing anything any different with one than I am the other.. That day, the fish were being a bit picky and I tried crank baits, worms, spinner baits, and jigs/grubs.. but again, they took their time hitting on anything but worms and jigs/grubs were all they would make a move on. I can tell you that those reels cast pretty well, because I probably made 1000 casts with each in that 2+ hour period.. sometimes I question why I decided to have a fishing channel.. 😉😄 Thanks for watching!! I may bring this up in an upcoming episode!! 😃 Willie

Hey CJ, The campground is pretty dependable.. thanks goodness.. otherwise fishing wouldn’t be part of my “Outdoors” channel.. our public fishing areas are pretty depressing..

@@TimHaunFishingI believe it’s a little of both here.. but you can make much more renting boats than $2 a person fishing from a bank. Plus, you can’t bring your own boats, batteries, or motor so the double edged sword has three edges.. lol

@@oldmanoldtruck I’ll do my best to remain both “Fonzie Cool and temperature Cool”😎 Thanks for watching Phil!! Got something to tell you about.. 😉

@@Zachsreviews101 I would say, it’s a gimmick that actually worked.. for how long?? That’s another story!😂

@@paulbohn1971 Howdy Paul!! G’mornin to you as well!!

@@ddselvig Have you ever wondered how many “Main Streets” there are in the world? 🤔🤣 I’ve lost several fishing spots in the last couple years because of the insane decisions being made by property owners. The whole not being able to fish from the bank thing just kills me.. or they won’t open until 9 and you can only fish for 3 hours at a time, and that’s after renting “their” boat.. 🙄 I live in a very selfish and greedy place.. they’ll put a “No Fishing” sign up next to a pot hole in the street after a good rain.. in some ways I guess I see their problem because no one cleans up after themselves anymore, so instead of having to clean up after them, it’s easier to make it off limits to everyone.. if it wasn’t for the campground and my cousins lake, I have no idea where I’d be fishing.. my channel would be very different, if there even would’ve been one..

@@TheGraytOutdoors Kinda sad that we need to keep garbage bags in our tackle boxes to police others’ litter.

@@samuelfink4799 Hey there🤠, I’m not the kinda person that generally tells people what they should or shouldn’t do, because everyone is different in their decision making process and reasons why they should or shouldn’t do something but I’ll say this, time may seem free but it’s not. You pay every second of the day just like at a parking meter. Eventually your time will expire. So when and if you get the chance to do something that’s been on your mind, like buying a Monkey or little fishing rod and reel, if it’s not going to put you in the poorhouse or cause people to go hungry, experience it while you can. If it’s not your thing, sell it/them but don’t go away wishing you had taken the shot and didn’t.. Sometimes I believe regret for not trying is much worse than giving it a shot.. The Monkey is by far the best financial decision I ever made.. but that’s just me. I can’t imagine “not” having it now.. People have become so self absorbed and ignorant of others that it’s actually depressing for the future of humanity.. not to sound self righteous or better but simple things have been overcome by expectation.. like holding a door for someone or letting someone walk across a parking lot in front of your car.. no one says thank you, not a head nod, nothing.. people parking at gas pumps to go in and shop simply because they’re to lazy to pull into a parking place.. while people who actually need gas have to sit and wait for them to get their burrito.. it’s scary. I understand the gym thing as well.. seen it 1,000 times. Having conversations while sitting on the equipment hogging the dumbbells.. Believe I know.. ok, my rant is over!! lol 😂 Thanks for watching - and allowing me to vent. 🤠 Willie

Hello my name is David and I love your channel! I'm a subscriber. )) So, I was looking online for a Garcia Mitchell 308 fishing reel, and I was shocked and laughed at the ridiculous prices that people wanted to sell for! Prices like $499.00 down to around $100.00 and $120.00 dollars! And it's stupid, and they act like they act like the stuff is made out gold and silver! It's nonsense

@@user-tj8zy6zv9b Hello David, thanks so much for watching! I’m very glad that you enjoy the channel.. I’ve owned hundreds of Mitchell reels but I’ve never paid more than $10 for one.. I have two 308s.. one was given to me by its original owner. It had come apart while he was using it and he never fixed it.. I did. And the other was in an antique shop (the one I used in this video) and I walked past it many times. Finally I just bought it and brought it home. It works very well as you saw. Mitchell reels are in almost every antique store and flea market. Don’t jump too quickly because they’re out there. I have three 304 Mitchell’s and never would’ve thought they would’ve been that easy to come across.. A lot of the time, it’s when you’re “not” looking for something that shows up.. Mitchells are definitely not the greatest reel on the planet but they’re easy to work on and you generally find them fairly easily and cheap.. so don’t rush yourself and buy something you may regret spending the money on. One will show up eventually, they’re out there.. call Mat’s Reel Repair Eagle River, Wisconsin. 715-337-2337 There’s an extremely high possibility he’ll have one with a price that you can live with.. He’s a very nice man and has thousands of vintage reels.. give him a call.. Thanks again, Willie

@@user-nf6zs4sw7y 🤠Hey there, Man that’s awesome.. I never got to experience the sidewinder back in the day.. I always knew there was one (several versions actually and a couple different companies) but I never had the chance to use one until I got this one.. now I have 2 model 80s.. this one was perfect until it and the rod fell off my golf cart in the campground.. so both are scared and in the useable category now😂. $10 is an awesome price for one, congratulations!! Get out there and give it a fling!! They’re fun reels, as long as you remember there’s no anti-reverse on the hook set.. or when you’re lifting g the fish out of the water.. Thanks so much for watching!! Willie

@@TheGraytOutdoors I Love Your Content- Keep Them Coming!

@@skyedancer3106 I’m not sure who it helps, unless it helps someone take a 30 minute nap.. lol 😂 Everyone says hi Skye and Meow 🐈‍⬛

@@skyedancer3106 Howdy Skye, We had a good day.. lots of moving around from place to place but we caught fish.. The Daiwa now belongs to Andy, it’s in a good home, with its other little Daiwa friends.. Everyone says “Hi Skye and meow 🐈‍⬛”

@@danzuelch 🤠Haha, if that doesn’t help you fall asleep I don’t know what would!! Thanks for watching!! Willie

@@christinerogers5331 Hey CJ! Thanks so much!! Just a little something to help people go to sleep faster.. Hopefully part 2 comes around this weekend.. looks like we’ve got a wet weekend and week coming up..

@@oldmanoldtruck Thank you sir, Trying to get a little bit of everything in there.. I want people to know I’m listening.. or reading.. lol 😂

@@GaryB94558 Oh No Sir, I could’ve done that.. I did use it a couple times and you’ve already sent me some to which I replaced it.. it’s absolutely no big deal whatsoever.. it’s old plastic.. and I’m asking a lot from these old reels… I had already taken it apart once and I didn’t see it.. so it may have happened during use.. you’ve done plenty for me..

@@jimamccracken5783 Thanks a lot Jim. I’m nothing special just a guy with a GoPro and a son that’s good at editing.. 😂 I’ve always enjoyed entertaining, so here I am.. for how long, who knows.. Thanks for watching Jim! Willie

@@morrislane9917 Hey Skip!! Yes I do use new equipment.. on rare occasions 😄. Most all of my rods are new and I have new reels but there’s just something about that old stuff that not only adds another level of challenge but also gives you a sense of gratification that you rescued something and gave it purpose again. For me, it’s a great feeling..

@@morrislane9917 Thank you very much Skip!! I really appreciate it! Willie

@@paulbohn1971 Howdy Paul!! My “go to” for the less expensive rods are Berkley Lightning Rods.. Unfortunately they’re not as inexpensive as the use to be ($49) but I have more than several and I like them.. As far as expensive rods go, the ACC Crappie Stix and the “Favorite Defender” are the only two I really have.. both in the $100 range.. I’ll have to show them on an upcoming episode.. I prefer the one piece rods but I’m not overly picky, I’ll use either, however for certain types of fishing I will specifically look for the one piece.. thanks for asking.. Willie

Hey CJ, We had a good time. It was hot and the fish were being a bit slow but we moved around and caught some fish with some old equipment.. it was a good day.. Thanks for watching!! Willie