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This weekend there are several places online with great deals. *** and BassTackle Depot come to mind. Both of these sites are offering 20% off, but they end on Monday at the latest. With those savings, I'd recommend a Powell. Both of these sites ship orders over $50 free, even rods. You could have one delivered for about $110...that's a steal. If your not sure about which model will suit your needs, check out the Powell website at www.Powellco.com. Again, I'd recommend a long, MH rod. I'd go with an X-Fast rod if you will use this rod for jigs/plastics the vast majority of the time. A Fast rod would be the way to go for more of an all-around rod. Hope this helps, good luck. 8-)

The perch patterns have been doing very well on 'eyes here in the Northwoods.

You can't go wrong with Roboworm straight tails. I like Berkley 100% fluoro in 8lb.

Is anyone else drooling at the new Watermelon Red Craw pattern? Picked one up this weekend at TW. Sunny Bream is definitely next.

As much as I hate Bud products, I have to give them credit for years of great commercials.

A 7', MH rod should do the trick. What's your budget?

Missed out on a Certate 2500. >

For Giant Dog-X's, large Sammy's, etc, I use a Kistler LTA 5'9", MH, XF. This is teamed with a tuned Fuego. For small poppers and other topwater baits in the 1/8-1/4oz size, I use a LTA 6'9" M, F. This is teamed with a Chronarch 51MG. The last set-up is going to used for finesse moving baits next year, as I have my eye on the 6' Daiwa Steez rod for my small topwater duties. For any topwater work, I prefer a rod between 5'3" and 6'...tops.

I really like Stren Magnathin. You can bump-up a size or two, and not sacrifice line diameter. Though, I would not recommend this line if you plan on fishing heavy cover. My walleye slip-bobber rigs are all spooled with 8lb. Magnathin, and they work great for slabs. It's nice to be able to cover two species with the same setups.

For that rod, a Daiwa Pixy would be a great match. It will be way over your budget, but Pixy's always have a great resale value.

I want every Workman's comp claim adjuster to spontaneously combust, and if Santa has time, the 6' Steez rod, a Core 51, and a new cranking rod.

Well said. Happy Turkey day to all. I'm thankful for all of the 20% off deal at several online tackle shops.

What is your total budget for rod/reel?

JapanTackle.com backs all of their products with a warranty.

Another T-rig vote here. A small (1/8-3/16) tungsten bullet weight does the job very well. This year I am going to try some Force Beads for this specific presentation. I have a New Zillion rod on the way, and I have a feeling it's going to see some Paca Craw action. Also, the Baby size is my fav.

Is Bill Belichick the host the show?

Hey CJ, I believe we have some unfinished business. Going into this season you owed one crank for the Crew taking the season series over the Cards. We went double-or-nothing this season, and by my math, the season series ended in a tie. Soooo, I guess that'll be one crank please. I'll let you know what kind later. Maybe a DT, a Little John MD, or some type of Shad Rap.

You too bud.

Ahoy hoy. What part of SC WI do you live?

Ask Billy Dee.

Thanks for the replies all. 8-) Rod came this week, and I'm very happy; it's just what it I hoped it would be. I love medium-powered casting rods, and it getting tougher to find one that's not mod, mod-fast, or x-fast. A true fast blank seems to be out of fashion, not unlike reels that are not classified as a burner. I have my eyes set on the 7' M, Zillion rod, and the Fenwick will compliment it nicely: it is a bit slower and will fill in for the duties the faster Zillion will not be best suited for.

Is that due to the mid 90's drug cartel they signed? I believe you are referring to the Irvin Charter of 1993. I'll keep my mouth shut about the Pack being America's real team. :-X

That reel is one of the best jerkbait, crankbait, Double Cowgirl reels ever.

That's encouraging news to hear. Unfortunately I simply cannot afford much in the reel dept for this stick. This was definitely an unplanned purchase; I just couldn't let it go at that price. I still have my original off season list of holes to fill, and it is going to be a bit pricey. I still need to pick up a Fuego rod, a Zillion rod, and a Cumara, a 7' crankin' stick, and at least one more new bc reel. It just doesn't stop. ;D

I was thinking, and I should rephrase the question, as I forgot about the 0.5 RC. Is the Quiet SR-X Griffon similar to the 0.5 Clunn, but with a wider wobble?