jrobi007

I would suggest a new Jackson Coosa, you wont find a better stream/river fishing situp (actually designed by a fisherman) imo.

I've been using Smallie Beaver's from Reaction Innovations in Sprayed Grass and Corndog for the last few weeks. Its the only bait Iv been able to catch them on consistently here in Ky.

Thank you all for the info. Since I mainly use baitcasters, Im going to save a few dollars and give the Powell rods a try for my spinning outfits. Thanks again for all the quick Info.

I was looking at the Powell website and was wondering what others think of the Powell rods overall. How comparable to Loomis GL2's are they? Sensitivity and overall feel? I was looking at the 6'8'' Medium XF spinning for a dropshot setup and the Medium Heavy for a utility setup.

5/16 Eakins Jig with a Eakins craw.

15lb p-Line Fluro.

I have never used the DPV model but own 2 200DSV's and love them both. One of the best for the money and great for all applications.

Guys, do any of you have a link that will show diagrams of all the best ways to rig a tube bait? Thanks

All of Elkhorn Creek in Frankfort/Georgetown

Here is my small arsenal I have started. 7'0 MF St. Croix Avid/ 200dsv Citica 7'0 MH Team Alstar/ 200dsv Citica 7'0 MF St. Croix Avid/ 2500 Stradic FH 6'6 MF St. Croix Triumph/ 1500 Symetre FH 6'0 MF Finwick HMX/ 301 Abu Garcia Cardinal

I have the 1500. It wound evenly out of the box the first few times then started winding to the rear. I removed 3 washers, since I use Florocarbin and I winds most of it to the front. I have found I have alot less problems with the line now. If you are using Mono then you want it more to the rear of the spool

Thank you Gentelman, I believe I will go with another Citica.

Which one of these reels would be the best for jig fishing??? And which one would give the least ammount of backlash problems in doing so???

Well Gentelman, I went to Sportsman Warehouse today and purchased the Citica 200DSV. And all I can say is WOW. When I was growing up my Grandfather taught me to use baitcasters with an ambasador 5500, and the round baitcasters were all I have been using since. Once I got this citica set up right for my soft plastics, I dont even have to feather the spool that much. I am completely sold on Shimano reels now and will be going back next week to purchase another one. Thanks for all the input

Thanks for all the input, you guys have made this purchase much easier