Oh Shadow Bear, you have me laughing very hard. I was raised on a ranch and rode horses often but I can't imagine straddelng one now for a long period of time. But I'll bet Spirit Wolf could :) I already have me seeds bought and my garden tilled. My peach trees think it is spring already and have blooms all over them. Next frost will kill them back. :( I had to do a little work on my reel. It wouldn't cast out. Had to clean it and put new line on it.I'd rather use my cane pole any way. WES-Norma