I hope I didn't screw this up. I love my striped bass tank. From the second it came into my head, to getting the materials, to making it and then swimming bass in it I just loved it, and they loved it too. But over the year and getting bounced around in my truck it started to show some wear. Scratches had marred the surface and you could see them in some of the cool images of the bass hanging out. So today, after topping off the 30 yard dumpster, I thought I'd give, some easy they say, polishing to the smaller of the two tanks.
I had some P600 grit wet sand paper leftover when I tried to refinish the used rims for my truck, yeah, another great idea. So as I started I could feel the "bad idea" feeling come over me. So I busted out the You Tube channel for some help. You need to start with 800 grit and work to 1500. So off to Auto Zone I went and by the time I got home the operation had to be moved into the kitchen. I did
it as they said, 1000, 1500, and the final 2000 grit. All of the scratches came out but what I am left with is a frosted glass looking tank. I don't know what I did wrong. Maybe it needs a buffer on a drill or something to bring it to a shine. Maybe some kind of paste? It'll be back to the internet for help on this one. I hope it's salvageable.
And in wader news. After trying on the Orvis PRO stocking foot waders I went and ordered the boots first, thinking it would be less of a financial impact if I split the order, boots first, then the waders.
Right off the bat I saw the Orvis '"100% Customer Satisfaction" guarantee when I opened the box. Something maybe Simms should follow, or just get rid of altogether. I'm still pissed about that whole thing, and I think I should be. The Simms PR guy, who I know, reached out to me, and said maybe he could see if something could be done. I don't have any faith, not in him of course, but Simms.
This PRO setup seems to be a better fit for me. The wear and tear on felt bottom boots is hard when you fish the bays and rivers. If you're fishing the beach, then you pull up, get suited up, and walk on the sand to your choice of rocks. Now, if you're using the same waders, to say, park in the Lobsterville lot and walk to Red Beach because you don't have a resident tag, then no doubt there's gonna be quicker wear. And that goes for fishing the bays and rivers here in New Jersey. Lots of walking, mostly on asphalt parking lots and streets, to get to those hidden access spots.
I think these stocking foot waders will be best. If I wear out the boots, I'll get a new pair. Of course I ordered the Post-grip studs for the bottoms, and those studs really last a long time. Now I just need to talk with the boss woman and see when I might be able to place an order.