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rodnreel
Favorite team: | LSU ![]() |
Location: | South La. |
Biography: | |
Interests: | fishing/hunting |
Occupation: | surveyor |
Number of Posts: | 1453 |
Registered on: | 4/15/2011 |
Online Status: | Not Online |
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re: Give me your best crawfish boiling tips
Posted by rodnreel on 4/26/25 at 10:46 am
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Boil in unseasoned water
Sprinkle with your desired amount of spice
I boil for 25 minutes and soak for 10. This works every time for me.
re: Bifen...A buddy says he keeps this in a sprayer
Posted by rodnreel on 4/12/25 at 7:44 am
I used the IT version but did a whole yard application to keep ants from popping up in another area. It helps with mosquitos who live on the underside of vegetation like grass during the day.
Also sprayed eves to eliminate spiders. My yard was over an acre so I used a tank sprayer mounded on rollover bar that could be used as a boom or wand spraying. It would keep the ants at bay between 3 and 5 months depending on how much rain we got.
Avoid spraying flowers even clover flowers as it will kill bees. I would mow lawn first. Do not use on anything that will produce something you will consume like fruit trees or garden crops.
Keep pets off until it dries which is about an hour or two after spraying.
I would recommend for first time users to do a second application two weeks after the first then every 4 months or so as needed. Also time the spraying when there is only a small chance of rain for that day.
Also sprayed eves to eliminate spiders. My yard was over an acre so I used a tank sprayer mounded on rollover bar that could be used as a boom or wand spraying. It would keep the ants at bay between 3 and 5 months depending on how much rain we got.
Avoid spraying flowers even clover flowers as it will kill bees. I would mow lawn first. Do not use on anything that will produce something you will consume like fruit trees or garden crops.
Keep pets off until it dries which is about an hour or two after spraying.
I would recommend for first time users to do a second application two weeks after the first then every 4 months or so as needed. Also time the spraying when there is only a small chance of rain for that day.
re: Things to make with ground deer meat
Posted by rodnreel on 3/30/25 at 6:29 am
look up recipe for Ground Beef and Cabbage
re: Best Lafayette Restaurants
Posted by rodnreel on 3/28/25 at 11:28 am
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We plan on making a trip to Lafayette the end of April. What restaurants do we need to hit. We will be there Friday thru Sunday morning. Casual, breakfast/brunch, lunch, dinner…Best place for crawfish and best place for drinks are a plus. They don’t have to be in Lafayette proper just in the area. Thanks
After the weekend is done tell us where you ate and give reviews.
re: What is your "go to" Crock Pot dinner?
Posted by rodnreel on 3/26/25 at 1:04 pm
2.5 to 3.5# chuck roast.
1 pack hidden valley ranch seasoning
1 big or 2 small onions, 1 bell pepper, several stalks of celery, garlic all diced
1 pack whole mushrooms sliced
1/2 stick of butter cut in pats
a dozen pepperoncini peppers remove seeds and slice in half plus several tablespoons of juice. 1/3 cup of already sliced is fine.
1 can french onion soup
1 can golden mushroom soup
optional is potatoes and carrots.
Brown roast, dump in everything else cook on low 7-9 hours. sometimes I add 1/2 mushrooms at beginning and rest after 4 hours.
serve over rice, mashed tators, or noodles.
1 pack hidden valley ranch seasoning
1 big or 2 small onions, 1 bell pepper, several stalks of celery, garlic all diced
1 pack whole mushrooms sliced
1/2 stick of butter cut in pats
a dozen pepperoncini peppers remove seeds and slice in half plus several tablespoons of juice. 1/3 cup of already sliced is fine.
1 can french onion soup
1 can golden mushroom soup
optional is potatoes and carrots.
Brown roast, dump in everything else cook on low 7-9 hours. sometimes I add 1/2 mushrooms at beginning and rest after 4 hours.
serve over rice, mashed tators, or noodles.
re: Best Lafayette Restaurants
Posted by rodnreel on 3/26/25 at 4:41 am
I pickup crawfish and shrimp at Cest Bon in Youngsville last night and was very satisfied with the size of both. Wife and I got 5# crawfish and 1# shrimp and had trouble eating it all.
Shrimp are split on top and deveined making it nice and easy to peel the rest of the way although not seasoned very much.
For breakfast/brunch try KK'S in Youngsville.
For poboys its Olde Tyme Grocery, just don't go there between noon and 1 on weekdays.
Another favorite seafood place is Dupuy's in Abbeville, oyster poboys are the best I have had. Many will suggest Shucks right down the road but Duprey's has better food and atmosphere.
Shrimp are split on top and deveined making it nice and easy to peel the rest of the way although not seasoned very much.
For breakfast/brunch try KK'S in Youngsville.
For poboys its Olde Tyme Grocery, just don't go there between noon and 1 on weekdays.
Another favorite seafood place is Dupuy's in Abbeville, oyster poboys are the best I have had. Many will suggest Shucks right down the road but Duprey's has better food and atmosphere.
re: Boiling crabs and crawfish
Posted by rodnreel on 3/26/25 at 4:29 am
I boil everything separate even the sides. Ice crabs 30 minutes before boil, this helps keep the claws attached to body. Boil crabs boil for 12 minutes, cut fire, after 5 minutes check both sides of the claw to see if the meat comes out intact, if not check let soak for another five minutes, and so forth. When meat comes out intact, pull and enjoy.
re: Large Banjo Burners for Crawfish Boil?
Posted by rodnreel on 3/24/25 at 7:22 am
I never understood the need for speed when boiling. I prefer a little longer wait times. We have guest over and sit down while enjoying a cold one.
re: Common science facts that still kinda blow your mind
Posted by rodnreel on 3/22/25 at 7:49 am
Go south from Detroit and you end up in Canada.
re: Super C Class RV Experts Only
Posted by rodnreel on 3/17/25 at 10:27 am
There are a lot of stupid comments on this thread, I hope you can identify and ignore.
Bought a new 40' Renegade Verona in 2022 and wife and I have been living in it full time, since purchase. We pull a F-150. Make a list of top 5 priorities. Number one on our list was 1.5 baths, second was easy to work on diesel engine, so for us a large super C was the way to go. I have an Ex Guard on the front, so if I get in a front end accident, there is a good chance I can drive away.
Based upon talking to other owners of super C's the Renegade has the fewest problems. In your budget a 2018, 2019 or 2020 may work.
Browse the forum IRV2. LINK /
I'm currently in Youngsville La. with doctors appointments for a few weeks. Let me know if you want to come by and inspect my Rig.
A knowledgeable person is Kyle at Blue Grass international in Georgetown, Ky.
Bought a new 40' Renegade Verona in 2022 and wife and I have been living in it full time, since purchase. We pull a F-150. Make a list of top 5 priorities. Number one on our list was 1.5 baths, second was easy to work on diesel engine, so for us a large super C was the way to go. I have an Ex Guard on the front, so if I get in a front end accident, there is a good chance I can drive away.
Based upon talking to other owners of super C's the Renegade has the fewest problems. In your budget a 2018, 2019 or 2020 may work.
Browse the forum IRV2. LINK /
I'm currently in Youngsville La. with doctors appointments for a few weeks. Let me know if you want to come by and inspect my Rig.
A knowledgeable person is Kyle at Blue Grass international in Georgetown, Ky.
re: Best small to medium zero turn
Posted by rodnreel on 3/14/25 at 8:06 am
Three things to look at
1. What do the professional lawn care guys use, most will be Scag, Xmark or Kubota. Others are used but these have a huge marked share. Most make residential and commercial units. Look at the commercial side which has heavier steel and more reinforcements, larger blade spindles & spindle shafts, heavier belts, higher grade transmissions, higher grade engine.
2. What is the length of the warranty. It usually is from 1 to 5 years.
3. Location of a reputable dealer who will service your mower in miles from you. If you need to bring in your mower for service work it's not fun to drive over an hour away.
1. What do the professional lawn care guys use, most will be Scag, Xmark or Kubota. Others are used but these have a huge marked share. Most make residential and commercial units. Look at the commercial side which has heavier steel and more reinforcements, larger blade spindles & spindle shafts, heavier belts, higher grade transmissions, higher grade engine.
2. What is the length of the warranty. It usually is from 1 to 5 years.
3. Location of a reputable dealer who will service your mower in miles from you. If you need to bring in your mower for service work it's not fun to drive over an hour away.
re: Fire Ants
Posted by rodnreel on 3/13/25 at 5:50 am
I use liquid bifen in a 16 gallon tank sprayer with boomless nozzle and treat the whole yard. It is mounted on roll over bar on zero turn. The nozzle sprays about 20'-22' in width so it doesn't take long to spray 2 acres. In the link one of the videos showing the Kubota zero turn is mine, so you have an idea of how I set mine up and no I do not receive any compensation. When I bought from the owner at a sportsman show I explained how I was going to use it. He designed to attach to ATV or 4-wheeler and I would be the one of the first to use on z-turn. He asked that I send him a short video of how I attached it.
LINK
Avoid spraying flowers and cut the flowers off of clover as it will kill bees. I recommend for new users to do a second application 2-3 weeks after the first then every 3-4 months.
LINK
Avoid spraying flowers and cut the flowers off of clover as it will kill bees. I recommend for new users to do a second application 2-3 weeks after the first then every 3-4 months.
re: Made my first chicken sauce piquant yesterday.
Posted by rodnreel on 3/12/25 at 5:23 pm
I'm interested in making this but don't see where to add Rotel, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, or browned chicken pieces. Am I not seeing it, with my senior eyes.
re: Favorite New Orleans Happy Hours
Posted by rodnreel on 3/12/25 at 5:14 pm
Grape Vine for wine twice a day.
re: Yoder Smokers - Anyone have any experience with these?
Posted by rodnreel on 3/11/25 at 11:22 am
I know 3 people that have one. 2 love then with no issues. The third had problems from the start. sold it with problems disclosed and bought a Traeger and had 0 issues.
re: What times the Game going to be moved to today?
Posted by rodnreel on 3/9/25 at 11:15 am
quote:
What times the Game going to be moved to today?
Stupidest post of the day, how can anyone answer this except for a select few? If moved, everyone will find out at the same time when its posted.
It's like asking what time is a LSU football game 4 weeks ahead of time.
re: Looking for Rouses crawfish review
Posted by rodnreel on 3/8/25 at 5:51 am
picked up 10# yesterday from Youngsville. They just came out. Found grass in them, 1/3 were very small while the rest were ok size wise. There were a pound or so cracked heads so the meat was awful. It is obvious they are unwashed and the dead one are not discarded before cooking.
10# or more the price is $3.99#, even with the waste it is a decent value.
10# or more the price is $3.99#, even with the waste it is a decent value.
re: Good buffet around BR?
Posted by rodnreel on 3/6/25 at 8:31 pm
if you ever get to Houston
Pancho's Mexican Buffet
Pancho's Mexican Buffet
re: Any recommendations for crawfish propane burners?
Posted by rodnreel on 3/4/25 at 10:12 am
re: What’s your lawn equipment arsenal?
Posted by rodnreel on 3/3/25 at 2:31 pm
Kubota tractor with bushhog. Kubota commercial 54" zero turn
Shindaiwa trimmer and blower
Shindaiwa trimmer and blower
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