Bob Kavanaugh

Can you elaborate? I didn't see anything on the Lowrance website. I've used the new Humminbird, and I thought the 3D view was cool. Will it be available for my Lowrance 5300? I'm talking about the GPS nav, not the sonar, obviously...

1/8oz Shaky head with a Zoom finesse worm.

Depends on where I go. I have some good choices nearby, and luckily my boat sips gas (Merc 4 stroke 40). Guntersville - $60 Pickwick(@Waterloo) - $25 Wilson - $15 Pickwick(@McFarland) - $10 tops Cypress Creek(wading) - $3 8-) I hope to add Wheeler and the Bear Creek Lakes to my rotation this year, should be equiv. to the Pickwick @ Waterloo outings.

You should keep them both. The reel AND the wife.

Exactly. Here is the pic again for those who finally sobered up...

Whatever is on my feet at the time. I used to have a pair of Solomon Aquamphibians. Best shoes ever, but the puppy liked them more than me. Here lately it's been my house slippers, because they're so warm and comfy.

;D Yeah, that knob is something else.

In my big worm bag I have Zoom Ol' Monster, Zoom Mag II, Culprit 10" and 12", and some 10" Power worms. The Power worms seem harder than the Zoom, so I primarily use the Zoom. I don't like much getting in the way of the hook.

Like other BPS offerings, they are great when you can pick them up on sale, which happens regularly. I have one Bionic Blade for c-rig, and I like it just fine. I don't see much difference between it and the 2, more expensive Extreme rods I have. Go for it!

Huh? I read the article, and they said it was "good bordering on great." What turned you off of it?

The track is shaped like a cone. Every minute movement of the knob either makes the effective diameter of the track larger or smaller, depending on which way you turn the knob. One could also argue that there are an infinite amount of settings between each click. Are these differences that noticeable? Doubt it, but it's a fact, and makes for good marketing.

Actually those drums have heavy grease on them to hold parts in the assembly processes. Also the tabs are not plastic they are a nylon and it takes a butt load of spin to were them out. But your right it doesn't take much to slow a spool down when it is properly setup... Just my .02¢ Cool, thanks!

9 brakes, yes. 9 clicks, yes. 9 settings, no. It's not called Infinite ACS for nothing.

The stuff that comes on the Quantum drum is quite thick, so I clean it off and put on a lighter oil that's less likely to get gummy or gunked up. It doesn't take much to slow down a spool to keep it from backlashing, I'd think a dry system would stop the spool too fast, and wear out the plastic brakes prematurely.

They come from the factory that way. Also the newer Quantums don't have 9 settings, it's a cone that moves in and out, so it's actually infinite, although the clicker might only click that many times. Never counted. I do wish they'd re-design the knob to make it easier to make fine adjustments...

+1 I think the self imposed kick should be from buying it at bass pro. Unless you had a gift card, a simple Google product search would have revealed sites selling them NEW for as little as 125! I got mine for 139 last year by searching this way.

The sad thing is I'd probably buy one 8-) You mean TWO, right?

Well, using the inch increments on the ruler to draw a rough guess of how long the ruler is, I come up with exactly 25 inches. Now what? Nice fish is what!

they have the calendar of events and such for each store on the website. edit: here's the link to the calendar for the Chicago store: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPage?storeId=10151&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&appID=206&option=2&template=chi.cfm

Where's the video of them reeling all of that line back in??? EDIT: well, right here...

Depends. Some days I'll throw the boat at them, while others, I've fished all day with one lure. I usually don't give hard baits long to do their thing, but I'll go all day with a shaky head or brush hog waiting for a bite.

Them's big rods!

MAN UP!!! Fine, if you think smearing dodo on peoples upper lips is cool, then that's cool. I'm just a guy with an opinion, and I'm not selling out to catch a fish. Assumingly, you posted here because you are looking for opinions or suggestions to your problem. I already gave you mine. If you have a problem w/ their advertising, don't buy their product. You said, "Why risk so much on this type of image?". It's called target marketing. In fact, I just placed an order for some of their sweet beavers. So, in essence, you just helped promote and sell something you are completely against. Have a nice day No, I posted to express my opinion. I don't have a "problem." I am fully capable of making purchasing decisions on my own, and I take pride that I am picky where my money goes. It's my own little vote on what I think is good.

MAN UP!!! Fine, if you think smearing dodo on peoples upper lips is cool, then that's cool. I'm just a guy with an opinion, and I'm not selling out to catch a fish.

Well, it's still a double edged sword. As mentioned, he'll never get a major pro to put their name behind these things. Of course, with enough buzz, he probably won't need a big name anyway.