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The model I have would not be the first rod I used for this presentation...just not enough stick there. JMO.

Apparently he claims his only contact with that place was as a consultant during his case last year, and has nothing to hide. Even if this is the truth, it is still not a good thing to be brought up again. On a semi-related note, Todd Helton got popped for drunk driving...and wait 'till you get a load of his mugshot: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/rockies-helton-arrested-dui-charge-193141792--mlb.html;_ylt=AvjEoby2_UUGZOj9ZailL.M5nYcB;_ylu=X3oDMTRsNmNpaXAzBG1pdANMSVNUUyBNaXhlZCBMaXN0IEZQIEhlYWRsaW5lcwRwa2cDZTg3ZDViMzItMzliNS0zY2Y5LTljMmMtOTZmMWE5ZDM0MjRiBHBvcwMyBHNlYwNNZWRpYUJMaXN0TWl4ZWRMUENBVGVtcAR2ZXIDYzFkZDk2YjAtNzA5Yy0xMWUyLTlmNzMtNTZkNmIyZjNhMTBm;_ylg=X3oDMTFpNzk0NjhtBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQDBHBzdGNhdANob21lBHB0A3NlY3Rpb25z;_ylv=3

I have an older (not sure which year as Kistler has changed their rods a ton of times) 7' MF LTA I use for balsa cranks. It is matched with a Conquest 101, and it really does a nice job of handling this duty.

Sensitivity definitely is not paramount on a topwater stick. I tend to splurge here though, as a lighter rod is easier on the body at the end of the day.

I'm not sure if it is my favorite, but I caught more fish on a Cumulus 7'1" MH/Core 51 combo last season than on any other. Don't get me wrong, I really love this stick, I just don't know if I have one clear-cut favorite at this point.

This was the only time our entire party went silent.

That's what I figured as well; I simply could never stand Carter.

I generally agree with you, but you are definitely smoking crack here buddy. Lol. CC is a knob.

Very excited to see the Bed Bug jig! I will definitely be placing an order.

Rather than combining this with my last post, I believe it merits it's own: SHIMANO, BUILD A CALCUTTA 101DC!

I have a Calcutta 201DC on a St. Croix LEC70MHF, and it is the best reel I have ever used for 1/2oz spinnerbaits. I plan on purchasing a Megabass X4 Destruction this year, and moving the Calcutta 201DC to this stick. When I have the cash I plan on purchasing the Calais 201DC, and using that on the Legend Elite. One thing that I need to mention, is the DC reels are really fantastic for people with any sort of physical disability. My spine is junk, and the DC unit really aides me in making long casts without killing my body. I do most of my fishing off of our dock, and I simply cannot repetitively heave lures and cover water like I was once able to. The 201DC has been a huge help here, and I am able to cover a lot of water. They are expensive as heck, but invaluable as far as I'm concerned....plus they help with the occasional backlash if I've had one too many beverages. Lol.

Driver isn't a HOF candidate, but is definitely a Packer HOF guy...and that's saying a ton. He is one of the greatest 7th round draft picks in recent memory, and a class act. He will be missed in Titletown. On a semi-related note, here's a good article on how Ray Lewis was almost drafted by the Packers: http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/ravens-lewis-went-a-pick-too-soon-for-packers-308j3sf-189135481.html

Agreed, but I couldn't commit that high of a pick to a second year player. I am going Braun or Miggy there. I'm in the same boat as MCS, plus Trout's numbers really tailed off at the end of the season.

I have seen Trout go as high as number one overall.

It looks similar to a muskie specific line sold under the Spiderwire brand. Not sure if that line in the pic is it, but the color pattern is similar.

Has anyone seen any mock fantasy drafts for '13?

Perhaps something like this: Simmons Heyward J Up Freeman

I'm guessing BJ will play center, J Up left, and Heyward right. I'm not too sure about the lineup. It appears Arizona is working on an extension with Prado.

Looks like it's final. Prado is going to Ari, and Teheran is not part of the deal. http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/01/braves-to-acquire-justin-upton.html No doubt on Medlin...he's definitely on my list. I'm hoping he will slip through the cracks.

The Braves are close to a deal with the D-Backs for J Upton: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2013/01/braves-nearing-deal-for-justin-upton.html

I guess Young has a weight clause in his contract. He will get something like $100G every time he makes weight.

I don't think it's a bad signing. It's only for one year, and for well under one million dollars. They need outfield help, and he hit lefties really well last year. Worse comes to worse, they have a decent platoon guy in RF.

I am far from a Shannon Sharpe fan (though I was a huge Sterling Sharpe fan), but he ripped into hoodie for refusing a post-game interview...I like it: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/01/20/sharpe-rips-belichick-for-declining-post-game-interview/ Here's another: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/bill-belichick-stiffs-cbs-game-shannon-sharpe-rips-034609666--nfl.html

I can't believe I forgot about these...great tubes. I have caught a lot of largemouth with these baits.

You bet! I loved the brown St. Croix Legend Elite LEC68MXF, I purchased a second. I finesse fish a lot, so they both get used often. I did the same thing with the LEC70MHF. One is my go-to stick for 1/2oz spinnerbaits, the other sees time with plastics and jigs. I first purchased a Conquest 101 to throw cranks, and fell in love. I quickly bought several more of the domestic version, the Calcutta TE 101GT. The same thing happened with the Chronarch Mg and the Pixy. As I said I fish a ton of finesse stuff, so these reels are part of my regular rotation. When it comes to manufacturers, I am all over the map. I regularly use rods from Croix, Loomis, Dobyns, Daiwa, Shimano, etc. Most of my reels are Shimanos and Daiwas. As Raul said, variety is a good chunk of the fun when it comes to fishing.