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That's what she's thinking about you. :

Congrats. Sounds like the perfect fit for you.

Thanks, Raul. So the high capacity spool would make sense on a big crankbait rod when you are throwing big heavy cranks. But a lower capacity spool may be the right choice on a crankbait rod that throws smaller lighter cranks.

I don't really care for high capacity spools, either. I guess I could fill one up with a lot of backing and keep the good line on top of that. I sent a message to Abu asking how much it would cost to put a 5.3:1 and a 4.7:1 gear set into a couple of EXT Pro. If possible, I'd have a couple of reels with ideal cranking gear ratios and which have lower capacity wiffle spools.

I'm going to be buying a cranking reel for my Elite Tech Crankshaft. I'm trying to decide between the Revo Winch (5.4:1) and the EXT (5.3:1). Both of them have high capacity spools. It SEEMS to me that a high capacity spool loaded with mono would be heavier than a lower capacity wiffle spool filled to its cpacity. It SEEMS to me that the force required to get a heavier spool moving with a relatively light bait like a 3/8 oz - 1/2 oz crank bait would result in shorter casts. Are there any performance concerns regarding high capacity spools? Do they have any greater limitations than lower capacity wiffle spools? Do they excel at anything over wiffle spools (except line capacity)? Any other thoughts?

Abu will be updating their website this summer. I sent them an email a few weeks ago about some other issues invovling their website and that is what they told me.

He's probably been swallowed by one of those calibass. He went out fishing in some trout-colored cover-alls and that was the end of him.

I'm not buying anything until Uncle Sam gets off his butt and sends me a rebate check.

Check PM slomoe

Check the Raven Riley forums. Just kidding.

check PM

He had about 10 Powell rods. I'm not sure of the model numbers. I did see the MAX thing, and the techniques on each rod. All casting models. Had some Kistlers, too, that he would 'give me a discount on' but I wasn't interested in Kistler. He had a few custom baitcasters with spiral guides on them. Think he said they used a Lamiglass blank, but may have been hearing things.

They all said "MAX" on them. They had several different models. Each one had multiple techniques listed on them. The store had some light, short models for topwaters, some cranking models, a telescoping model, and some swimbait models that handled lures from 8-16 oz. 16 friggin' ounces.

I found a store locally selling Powells for $130. Are they good rods? They look and feel fantastic. $130 a good price?

I have some purple pearl/blue flake that work well. The best one for me, though, are watermelon/black flake.

That's not me.

I caught a 3.5 lb'er on a Strike King Bitsy Pond Minnow. Caught a 8 oz'er Rapala X-Rap XR12. Funny how that works.

Now that looks sweet. Looks like it will be a great striper bait, too.

It's a good looking reel. Looks VERY open on top.

The Winch just came out. I doubt anyone has one yet. Maybe on order. One guy in Tackle Tour claims to have gotten two before they were known to anyone else, and likes them. But that's all he said.

I got out for about an hour or so. Had some red wigglers in my garage fridge and the light spinning rig was calling my name. Went to a local lake and caught a few redears and bluegill. Some were friggin' big.

Lamprey. Common up here in Virginy.

I went to Pro Tech today because of YOU. And it was all I could do to get out for under $100. Only kidding. Actually, I went to Little Creek Reservoir to throw a few worms to those big-arse shellcrackers bedded by the [secret location]. Stopped by Pro Tech on the way home. Their Megabass selection is insane. Any Megabass you want, including Ito. It was very hard to control myself. But I ended up with a few Deps Buzzjets. Between Hookers and Pro Tech, my rebate check is pretty much spent before I have it. Jackall, Deps, Megabass, Lucky Craft....

I tried InvizX for some time on a baitcaster and spinning rod. It was decent on a baitcaster, out of control on a spinning rod. I never really liked it. Very stiff and springy. I gave up on it and fluoro all togeter. I think Yo-Zuri Hybrid (co-poly) is a great alternative to pure fluoro. I little stiffer than mono, but much more manageable than fluoro. Very little stretch and great sensitivity.

Reels - all Abu (one Johnny Morris). Rods - All Star and Fenwick. A few BPS. Maybe I'll buy more All Stars. I know I won't buy anymore BPS. I love my Fenwick rods. I'll definately be buying more of those (got one in mind right now).