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: Looking forward to it, myself. I'll probably get a few.

I don't have a summit, but if it's like the other pflueger BC's, you press that little emblem on the sideplate in and twist the sideplate at the same time.

I've used it and really like it. It's pretty manageable. I think it's very good line for the price. I like the big spool that it comes on. It helps to get the line on the spool without twisting up too much.

I'm seeing Citaca's for 100 bones and Curados for 149.

I don't care who y'are.... that's funny, right there.

What he said...

Bought a few Curados and Citicas from ebay stores and have already received my rebates. As mentioned above, just make sure they're an authorized dealer. I got mine from Simmons Sporting Goods.

I have a 20 year old graphite Penn that I still love to use. The only thing I've ever put into that thing for parts is drag washers. Still runs smooth. I agree with RM. They can be just as good as an aluminum body reel if they're taken care of. Aluminum body reels can be just as much a piece of junk as a graphite reel if it's dropped, thrown, crushed, or not maintained properly.

If I were to guess at Bantam1's response, I'd have to say that a change is coming. Otherwise you'd get a response more along the lines of, "We have just redesigned the line of reels with a lot of positive feedback. The line is doing well, and we expect these reels to stick around for awhile." Or, something like that. In my experience with consumer electronics, most reps will respond the way Bantam1 did when a change is coming, if the word gets out prematurely. If a rumor were false, the rep would usually respond with confidence in backing up the success and strengths of the product(s) to reassure its position in the market.

That's a really hard question; but if I had only one spinnerbait to choose, I'd go with an Oklahoma or Indiana blade with a small colorado and a chart/white skirt... 1/2 oz.

I've seen this on the BP website before. Not the Curado, but a rod (don't remember what it was.) The price was awesome, so I ordered the rod but never got it. The order was listed as processing for like a week. So, I called them to find out where the rod was, and they told me that the item was discontinued. Oh, I remember. It was their Signature series JM rod. It was listed for like $59. I remember thinking "Discontinued??" I gave them an earfull because no one tried to contact me to let me know that they weren't even sending out the rod or that it was disco. I personally think it was a mistake on a price that they didn't want to honor.

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Those knots you mentioned would work just fine. I'm also a fan of the uni-uni for joining the two lines.

I absolutely love doing that when someone pulls a bonehead move while I'm on a spot. I'll fish behind 'em all day... just having fun!

64 and stained, I'd have to start with a Sammie on the shady side of those stand-ups. Then I'd switch to a white spinnerbait, pitching it towards the shore from above the channel drop, and working it back along the bottom with big hops.

I own an old version of one of these. I've had it for probably about 12 or 13 years if I remember right. It's my go to rod for American Shad when they run up the river in the spring. The one that I have is a 6' M, "classic action" is what it says on the rod. I'd say that it is a moderate action rod, which is why I love using it for shad. The thing has stood up to a lot of abuse over the years. I've used it cranking for smallies as well. From what I've seen in the link you posted, the new version definitely looks like a better rod than the one that I have. That's the extent of my experience with the conolon rods. Wish I could be of more help. Seems like a good price, though.

I've had some luck with Chatterbaits catching bass, but not so good luck with the quality of those baits. I've had a few come apart leaving only the blade attached to the line. I've had a a couple where the eye where the blade was attached actually broke.

Johnson's tipped with a grub over pads, Al's goldfish in open water. But, not in years.

Ditto. Green pumpkin/red flake or Junebug.

I think I read something like that somewhere... not directly, but that the light attracts bugs, which attracts baitfish, which attracts bass. Makes sense to me. But, as far as shining a light in the water, I can attest to the fact that I have scared some bass away by doing that (red and white light, never tried green). I don't think a black light would, though.

Don't think of it as difficult. It really isn't at all. You just have to get a feel for it by putting in some time. Within one season, you will have experienced many different ways a bite feels like. The real obvious bites will be just as you think they would feel like. The not-so-obvious bites will catch you by suprise. But, just try and remember what it felt like when you tried to move the bait. With plastics, you have the luxury of the fish holding on long enough for you to feel the weight, or a headshake (at least most of the time.) You'll be a pro at it in no time. You'll know like it's second nature when a fish is on. And then you'll understand how difficult it can be to expain what it feels like to someone. Good luck to ya.

That's a sharp looking reel! The brakes and sideplate setup remind me of the Pflueger Supreme. I hope the reel does well for ya. That titanium deposition finish is supposed to be pretty durable. Even still, scars from usage add character.

: Remember your question of "Why" from a short while ago? Your response here is a good example of one of the answers to your question. What's the point of a lonely emoticon? ;D Post count!!! Man are you slow. j/k

That's great advice!! I think that your wives did that is really cool. The only way that I'll get the wifey to do that is if I leave a BPS or Cabelas catalog out with the page open, and a little sticky that says, "Great gift idea."

I use a two-handed cast most of the time, except when pitching, backhanded casting, or skipping. The only time I use my entire hand on the bottom of the rod is for long distance casting. Most of the time I just use my index and middle finger, or thumb to control the bottom, which I guess would ultimately control the tip. Works well for accuracy and roll casting for me. The handle isn't up on my cast except at the very tail end of the cast just before I switch hands, I think, depending on how I cast. It's hard to say. After a while, it's like driving a standard. Certain steps just become second nature. It's a good rule of thumb to help control the cast, but do what seems the most comfortable for you to create a fluid, contolled cast. If your cast goes exactly where you want it to go, backlash free, consistently, and your handle isn't up, don't try and change your cast to accomodate that detail. I would think that handle-up through a two handed cast would put your lead hand in a weird position to thumb the spool. That would be really uncomfortable for me on a long day. Like RW said, two handed casting should relieve stress on your wrist on a long day.