J Francho

To upload to BR? No easy option for that. I wish there was. Also, keep in mind, you don't want to blow up your "unlimited" data plan.

I've fished something similar to the hardhead, and they are different.

There you go, photobucket should work. I just found smugshot which works with my smugmug account. Sweet!

Nice wax job, rookie.

Nate's advice? "Go buy a Droid phone" LMAO.

The first ring is the welded ring that on the Gamakatsu Superline EWG hook: If the hook doesn't have the welded ring, the second split is probably redundant, but doesn't look like it would hurt.

The only difference I see with braid is it helps hold the coating and color longer.

Good question, I haven't figured it out either.

Normally, I would agree, except in the case of fly tackle. Most high end stuff features faster, more technical tapers that aren't the best stuff to learn roll casts, false casts, double hauls. It's much easier on the learning curve to start with a slower, more forgiving taper. By not spending a ton on the initial rod, you won't have lost much when you outgrow (if ever) your initial investment. As far as flyline goes, there is no "best" only better for whatever application. A weight forward floating line and double taper sink tip is probably all anyone would need for most bass and panfishing.

A little Murphy's will take care of that.

Just like the moon landing! LOL.

THE BEST STUFF.

Shimano Bantam Oil is some of the best stuff around. It's probably best to stick with OE oil, unless you completely clean out the bearings.

My GMC was made in Illinois. I did see others that were up to 40% built in Mexico, though.

I usually recommend a at least a 6 or 7wt for horsing the fish out of moderate cover, but also because turning over those big flies takes a heavier rod. You can always downsize and use a 5 wt, which would be about as close to a medium power, I guess. It's not quite the same, because you're turning over flies and shooting line with the rod, not casting weighted lures. Call them, they'll have something in inventory. They are overhauling the store front, so it might not be 100% correct. I grew up with Eric, we in fact went fishing last weekend. He was the photographer for my avatar.

Geez, didn't quite read the post right, LOL. What RM said. They get sticky, and can take a few minutes.

Thought the same thing. Really, really relevant. Great show!

http://www.wildwaterflyfishing.com/ You want a 7wt Starter Package. Their store front is down, but call them. Tell them John sent you.

Loosen the thumb screw on the crank side completely. Turn the palm side plate down (CCW on a righty, CW on a lefty). And it should pop off. Press the thumb bar to release the spool.

Mitsubishis come from Detroit?

Body by Genny Light.

Worst case they don't sink, and you can use them with wacky jigs.

Way overcomplicating this one.....any exterior grade paint will work.

1. Probably not. 50-70% of the bass don't spawn anyway, so fish the inside weed edge. 2. Always, always, always prefish. Even if you don't fish what you prefished, you'll have a clue.

Anytime!