Jake.

Whatever you do, don't buy the Rapala Lock 'N Grip (the one with the digital scale built in). Mine was inacurate and unreliable, so I chucked it.

Hey LC, How do like that Diawa Costal? I've been thinkin about getting one.

Tungsten is worth the money.

It might have some flaws, but I think they do deserve some credit for being innovative.

Nice fish. Those Spanish are good eating.

Every product I've tried from Netbait has been a winner.

1/8 oz. Picasso Shakedown + 6" Roboworm Straight Tail = pretty much guaranteed to catch bass.

The Sammy 105:

BPS Crankin' Stick.

I have been for a while. I lost an 8+ on a crankbait last spring at my favorite pond. She's still there, stealing every big bluegill we reel in. I'm gonna start throwing swimbaits after I save enough cash for the rod, I'm pretty sure I'll get her (eventually).

Change colors and find bigger fish.

Roboworms are perfect for the shakey head.

34.95??? No Thanks.

Fathoms.

I know it's been beat to death here time and time again, but... Daiwa/Shimano > Quantum Abu>Shimano/Daiwa Tin knows what he is talking about. But the Curado does look pretty sweet.

Tried one, hated it.

I would go with this: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/links/link.jsp;jsessionid=1NKGU2NBAICCFLAQBBISCN3MCAEFEIWE?id=0053629118355a&type=product&cmCat=froogle&cm_ven=data_feed&cm_cat=froogle&cm_pla=0280302&cm_ite=0053629118355a&_requestid=42115 6'6" mod. fast med heavy 2 piece or 6'6" fast med. 2 piece

I would spend more on the rod than the reel, IMO it's more important.

I'm betting on T-Rig.

What is this "Senko" you speak of? :-?

Nice fish. In the second picture youu kinda look like Curt Schilling in the '04 ALCS. ;D

The Crankin Stik would probably be your best bet in this price range.

I sure think they are. Some of my favorites: Pointer 78 Sammy 100 Gunfish 95 RC 1.5 BDS 2 LV 100 Flat Mini SR, MR GDS Mini DR

I use 10-12 lb Fluoro.

Great Fish! What swimbait were you using?