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I remember one trip to BPS in particular where my receipt was longer than my inseam. I believe it was 2003, and the Packers had just blown a playoff game in the final seconds to the Eagles. 4th and 26 and the Pack's defense left Freddy Mitchell open. I had to vent my anger, so the next day I went to BPS and took it out on my credit card. Anyways....nice haul. I really like Bandit's salad bar pattern.

If you don't mind saving up another $50, the Curado 100/1 D would be a great option. Very smooth for horizontal retrieve baits, excels at casting lighter weights, and it weighs in at 7.4oz.

I don't have any of the new Avids, but I have an AS69MLXF in the older line. It's main uses have been casting jigs for walleye, shakey heads and grubs to bass, and floating worms. I'm a big fan of the extra length. Almost forgot, if you're looking for a great dropshot rod, you found it. Last season I got a Loomis BCR852 that I've been using for shaky heads, so now the Avid sees a lot of time casting unweighted Gambler floating worms.

A few seasons back I bought a couple bags of Storm swimbaits, and they have the most god-awful, artificial, plastic smell ever. I have run these baits under water, dried them off, and soaked them in Bang, and they still smell like the melting pot in a plastics factory.

Jig: Spot Remover Pro Model Plastic: Last season I did well with the Berkley Shaky Worm

Couldn't agree more. I wouldn't go to Canada without several of these in my box. Mepps makes a longer split double tail plastic trailer for the Timber Doodle. One of these in black/blue on a Silver Minnow really rings the dinner bell for pike and bass in these northern waters. The chartreuse is dynomite for smallies.

You must be talking about Gilbert Brown, The Gravedigger. He is still very active in the local community. He also is now part owner of the Milwaukee Mile. He is very approachable and fan-friendly. I saw you guys were talking about home games being sold out. Tickets are not the easiest thing to come by. The Pack have sold out every home game since 1960. And that includes the decade of the 80's where we stunk so bad we were the laughing stock of the NFL. Coaches used to threaten to trade a player to Green Bay if they didn't play up to their potential. Heck, there literally isn't even standing room at the pre-season practices the public is welcome to....practice! What team other than the Packers sell out practice? Without a doubt, the most dedicated fans in the world....kinda neat. People round here really do bleed green and yellow. Go Pack!!!

Last season I used gamma Co-Poly for the first time and I really liked it. I used it primarily for topwater poppers, walking baits and buzzbaits. That stuff is super tuff. Because of the breaking strength, you can go down a lb class or two; i.e., according to the company, 10# breaks at 17.5lbs, and 12# breaks at 20.0lbs.

Another vote for clown. One of my confidence baits

We couldn't be happier here in Cheeseland. The extended forcast shows a high of 11* next Sunday, and the NFC plays the late game. Going to be very difficult for NY to get a W at Lambeau. It would be very nice to see the Lombardi Trophy come home again.

They are both meant for different apps. The Mag Z reels excel at pure casting, they also perform better with a bit heavier weights. Mag V reels excel at pitching and close range casting with lighter weights. Is that set in stone? No. I use my Sol (Mag V) for pure casting on an EC68MXF and it does well.

I've done extremely well with the glass Husky Jerks for walleye. I caught my PR walleye with one of these baits. Funny story....the spring after the glass HJ's came out, I bought a few for my annual spring 'eye trip. It was 11:00pm, wind blowing like crazy, fishing the main reef of a 1,000 acre, northern WI lake. My buddy had just caught a nice eater on an original #10 HJ with a little chartreuse in it; I then went for one of the new baits, the glass blue minnow. It was still in the package, so I literally opened the package, tied it on, and casted. BOOM! First cast, a 6.5 lb walleye. This was on a lake where 'eyes that big are not common at all. I was sold right there. From then on, they have been consistent producers for me.

After today's game, another chapter was added to the Legend of Brett Favre. He looked fantastic. Down 14, weather/field conditions deteriorating, no problem. After he completed that 3rd down with that falling down lob, you knew there was no way they were loosing that game. He didn't force the ball when they were down, and that was big. It's obvious he really trusts his receiver corp, something that hasn't happened for awhile. Great routes run, a near flawless day by Favre, and the YAC keep piling up. That crossing route by Jennings that turned into a TD was beautiful. The whole team looked really really good today, sans Grant's two fumbles. He sure made up for them though. Can't forget to mention the O-line. Great job.

Brett Favre says he'll play one more year, continuing his Ironman streak. ;D

Let's go Giants let's go!!!

Have you seen my stapler?

All of the above. I have both, and will continue to buy both. When it comes to plastics, jigs, C-rigs, and some topwater, I prefer Daiwa reels. They provide great feel for what is going on at the end of your line. Hence, I use them for bottom contact and feel presentations. My only quarrel is the mag V reels can be a bit cranky at times. When it comes to spinnerbaits, cranks, jerkbaits, spoons, and some topwater, I prefer Shimano reels. They are a pleasure to crank because of the renown Shimano smoothness. I also like the 'set it-forget it' VBS system. I must add that if the my reels had to be swapped, I wouldn't mind using Shimano for feel presentations, but I wouldn't be a huge fan of using my Daiwas for cranking. Both Shimano and Daiwa have their own special places in my arsenal.

A good way to spend a night for me is a big bowl of popcorn, a tall glass of ice, two or three really good rootbeers, and an all-night Three Stooges marathon. Another Bruce Pearl fan here. He was a local fan fav in these parts when he coached @ UWM.

Check out the St. Croix Legend Tournament walleye series. They have two, moderate action, 7ft spinning rods: the Shallow Cranker, medium power, 4-10lb, 1/8-3/8oz; and the Deep Cranker, mh power, 6-12lb, 1/4-3/4oz.

Don't forget the gun deer opener.

I recently purchased a Gunfish 95 in char shad. I'm excited to see how this one performs.

If this were the case, seeing New England and Mr. Hoodie lose, even before the SB, would ALMOST make up for the Pack not making it.

God, I hope you're right. Though I must admit I'm a little sketchy about the GB game this weekend. I really think it'll be a close one. Hope I'm wrong.

If you go with the Mossyback, check out the BCR802 and 852. Both are rated from 1/8-3/8oz. If you stay with the braid, the Mossyback might be your best bet over the GLX in the jig-n-worm series. A lot of people don't care for the noise that braid makes with the recoil guides of the GLX rods. I've been contemplating a Mossyback 802 myself. I want to pair it with a Pixy or CH51MG for tossing leadheads to walleye.

I don't mean to hijack the thread here, but I noticed roadwarrior and The Jake mentioned the AC66MF. Does anyone know if the LTBC66MF has the same soft tip as the Avid? -Thanks, Shaun