Jake.

Nice Fish Wish we had some peacocks up here... :-/

LBH, this is the species I'm talking about. They do grunt every now and then. http://www.fisheries.vims.edu/toadfish.htm

Wow! Now thats a stripper!

How come? :-? I have this rod, I use it for finesse jigs and weightless soft plastics. I highly recommend it for these techniques.

A black zoom finesse worm.

My St. Croix Avid AC68MXF. I just recently bought it, and we bonded immedietly.

So true.

I have seen tons of koi, but never any like that.

x2, not a good rod.

Great Job.

Yes. I would say that is a very good reel.

Thanks Catt. I always learn a few things from your posts.

Oyster Toadfish. Whenever I see the brown I'm thinking it's a flounder, but then I realize it's one of these little punks. >

I just bought that very same rod for $160. It is worth MORE THAN EVERY PENNY of $110.

I guess I'm just unlucky. They only carry Premiers at my local Dick's. >

I agree. Especially if Oregon can run the table from here on out.

I think they are. They are my #1 shallow crankbaits in most conditions.

Welcome! 8-)

Great Choice! The new Avids will run about $10 or $20 more than the older models.

Woo Hoo! Thats gotta feel great.

St Croix is in the process of releasing their new avids. They now have IPC technology. Some tackle shops have recieved the new models, but some haven't. Don't worry, they still carry them: http://stcroixrods.com/rods/default2.asp?rodname=1&section=spin

Great Job. ;D What did you catch him on?

Prayers sent.

I use this jig, in the 3/16 or 5/16 oz. size. Black and Blue. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&partNumber=51623&hvarTarget=search&cmCat=SearchResults

I only use them for jig trailers. I have tried them Texas Rigged in many diferent situations, but with only minimal sucess.