J Francho

Reel is probably fine as is then.

I'll bet more than a few of our athletes wouldn't be able to go without McD's help.

Yep. If its older, might want to update the drag and add some spool bearings, but it'll work.

What reel do you suggest for those two techniques in the 100-200 dollar range? Cardiff or Luna or Ambassedeur. Might have to go used.

If you just got it, fish it like you stole it, while its under warranty. Once out of warranty, have a pro do the work.

Bubba Shot 10" worms. Dropshot with 3/4 - 1 oz. weight, XH, long rod, 65# braid.

If you're not the handiest guy in the world, probably not.

2/$5 GYBC Baits 20% off Lucky Craft or Rapala Buy three Berkley Powerbait, get one free. $1.99 Bandits 15% off all terminal tackle 20% all the tackle you can fit in a tackle box These are few sales that I see at other stores that interest me much more.

Does this get you going?

Amen to that. You want a lot of line out as well. We also used a buoy and a quick disconnect. Another tip is connect your chain to the bottom of your navy or grappling anchor, and secure it to the shaft via break away zip ties (reversing rig). That way if it ever becomes hung up, you can get you anchor back. If we had a short line, and anchored on the stern, we'd be swamped on this day, instead of catching over 100 smallies with my dad (note the horizon lines, LOL):

Flipping only requires a strong frame and drag. There's no reel involved until you hook a fish. Swimbaiting, if you mean big baits require heavy line, so you'llneed capacity. If you're limiting the possibilities to just Revos, you want a Toro for swimbaits. As far as I am concerned, the S and the Premier are the only two Revos worth owning. Look for the older Premier at a discount. Nice, little reel. For flipping, the S will fine.

I spool up fresh, but if you have to use it, hit it with some KVD Line & Lure. When its dry, tie your line to a tree or fence and let out a casts worth of line. Give it a few good stretches, reel up, give it another shot of KVD, and you'll be ready fish. If you don't have time for that, a few hours of fishing usually resolves the memory.

From dealing with too many buttheads.

Wow, did someone pee on your shoes this morning or what? If you're looking for hard numbers then where are yours to support your opinion or are you blowing steam? My point was that you have to take more into consideration that just labor costs. Not having to ship over the ocean lessens costs and transit time so inventory can be better manager because it can be brought to market more quickly. That was my point as well. There are logistical, political, marketing, and Lord knows what other costs associated in addition to whatever TTM processes are involved. It sounded as though you were focused on shipping as the only difference. My point is, St. Croix has had ads running in magazines promoting Mojo as Made in N. America. To them, that is worth more than any pennies saved or lost on shipping. BTW, I used to get shipments of frozen fish food that literally came on a slow boat from China. Freight was never that much. That was ten years ago, LOL.

Yeah, it says "Heavy" for freshwater use, and "Light" for saltwater use, LOL. ;D ;D

I wouldn't know if the baitcaster was causing me harm....always get to blame it on the fish. ;D

It has NOTHING to do with the size of the fish, and EVERYTHING to do with the way it handles, and the cover you're fishing. Spool up your flipping stick with 8# braid, and hit the slop. Tell me it wasn't the most frustrating day on the water picking out backlashes, breakoffs, and line buried in the spool.

For the OP, I'd say a spool of 10 or 12# CXX, 50# PowerPro, and 8# XPS Fluorocarbon would cover most of you bases. If you wanted some heavier fluoro for leader, then a small spool of 12 to 17# will serve you a season's worth of fish.

Wait a minute.... This Looks more like this Than this? And, it looks less like this? OK, I understand now.

fish tank. boring as hell.

I was just telling you where it was made. Is there a point in quoting me there? I am wearing gray socks today....just saying.

Not even a teeny tiny little foregrip? LOL. I agree. I'll go a little further and say that "the concept" doesn't have to totally involve weight reduction, though that is a plus. I'd like St. Croix to make me an 8' SCIV rod just like an LTB Flippin', but with a full rear grip and rubberized cork butt. The concept here would be sacrificing a bit of weight for a bit function in the grips. I agree, though I would echo the cautionary words about removing too much. Some the pictures show rear grips that would be uncomfortable with my own casting style. I think if you're going that far, get creative and do something useful as well, like adding finger slots in the cork. A friend of mine does this, and he's no artist, but they work great for him.

No one said anything about Avids.... You will find, if you read the Features section, that Mojo rods are Designed in Park Falls and handcrafted in Fresnillo, Mexico. Turn to the Avid page, and you'll see that they are designed and handcrafted in Park Falls, U.S.A. This isn't secret information, folks.

No, it is you that don't get it. Why do you think BPS calls it the Classic?

T, If you think the cost of doing business outside of the US is simply about shipping costs, then you know nothing. Produce one iota of fact about the costs of Mexican made rods vs. Chinese made rods, and I'll listen, otherwise you are blowing steam. Want to know what I think? Its worth a fortune to St. Croix to label these rods "Made in North America." Look at all the guys that absolutely love these duds. And I say that lovingly, as big St. Croix user (9 or so rods from them).