1 OTR CDL truck drivers earn the most, with salaries averaging $82,000 a year. 2  Team truck drivers earn an average of $71,000 each per year.  The average owner operator can earn $270,000 year, but they are responsible for all of their truck repairs and maintenance, which is very costly.
That River Monsters rod is designed for live-bait presentations, most likely drifting bait under a bobber. I'm sure it's plenty tough and can handle big fish just fine; it's just that the action isn't the best for frogging.osted. Hi All! I'm new to the forum and fairly new to fishing as a serious hobby. Sure, I used to go fishing with my dad as a little kid, but now I find myself doing research and going out to the lakes by myself. I watch a lot of Gene's FlukeMaster vids on YouTube and I have learned a TON from what I've seen.
The weight difference these days is minimal, and if you are choosing between an 8Â½-foot and a 9-foot rod, chances are you are not worried about tight casting spots. Even for smaller Eastern rivers like the Battenkill or Willowemoc, I use a 9-footer.