J Francho

Leucistic, actually. Not albino. Check some of the pics on wiki. Pretty wild: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leucism

I have a couple of AVC70MHF that can be really picky about what reel you put on it. Wrong reel, and it feels clunky. Right reel, and it's an all day multi purpose stick.

Norman has been owned by Pradco for a number of years now. You can find colors they're producing using the site @Harold Scoggins linked to above. The list of Praco brands is here: https://www.pradcooutdoorbrands.com/ They pretty much have every segment of bait category covered. Been using many of their brands for years. OP: That a VERY cool collection of baits. I wish there was a Heavy DD22 in that color. Would be killer up here! The closest to a goby pattern is GG Tilapia, and that's a stretch.

BASS has live coverage, too. MLF does not.

I've got a few dozen St. Croix rods, mostly Avids, Legends, and a few Eyecon, and a Wild River. Some are close to 20 years old, and I am very happy with them. Their customer support is great. They even rebuilt a handle and reel seat on one for me. Only cost me $60. In fact, that rod is in the video.

I didn't say it was a bad thing, but it's simply the truth. Tracker is supposed to be a turnkey boat. Just put some gas in it, put in the plug, and go. The issue with the holes in the deck says more about the dealer than it does about Tracker.

Holy cow! That bumper probably saved a ton of damage, and maybe your daughter, too!

It's the kind of design shortcut to save on the bottom line. That's why they cost less than similar sized boats from other builders.

I use a 3000 series reel for fishing for steelhead and browns for the extra capacity when they make long runs. If you get too low on the spool, they drag doesn't work as well, and a really big fish does have the ability to spool a 2500 size reel. Otherwise, a 2500 is fine for bass fishing. Typically, a 1000 reel has only a single drag pad dog eared washer stack for drag. The larger models have a multi washer/pad stack.

Because it is. I wouldn't set foot in this dealer aver again.

Why would you want to eliminate information from the screen. Those look like fish. Looks like it's set up just fine. Like Tom says, learning to adjust the sensitivity for optimal display will give you even better display clarity, but Auto is pretty good on modern units.

Since we're on the topic of reviews, Mobasser started a good discussion here:

Thanks! Of course not. They were supplied to me. I would not have purchased them on my own, so you would not have had the opportunity to read the review. If you are insinuating bias, which I think you are, you're way off. Taking time to fish gear other than my own is a sacrifice I make for the benefit of both our sponsors, past and present, and members. I actually think that positive reviews from people that purchased the gear have built in bias. They will always justify their purchase, and many times that's the only piece of gear they own, so have no point of reference. I can't afford to go out and purchase our sponsors gear. I don't get any special discounts from them. Congrats! Sweet reel! Spool diameters are identical on these two reels.

I throw spy baits on a spinning rig - AVS63MLXF or AVS63MXF, because I can get better distance with spinning gear. For jerks, poppers and spooks, the difference is that the longer rod doesn't allow me to use a pure down twitch. XF is a must for fast recovery after the twitch. Slower rods just wobble, and slow down bite detection on the pause. The Medium and Medium-Light power aren't so stiff that you lose any steady pressure on treble hooked baits. The 6-2 has a shorter rear grip, making the part in front of the reel about an inch shorter than a 6-6 model. The shorter grip stays out of the way when making twitches. Here's the 6-2 in action:

That is a true story. I could care less about what KBF is up to. The tournaments used to be fun. I may do the lower level local stuff again. Need to kick @clayton86's butt at some point, lol.

I have a 6-8 MLXF in the Avid, and I use a Stradic CI4. The Premier is similar and would suit it well. If you can get to an actual store, and mount it on your rod, that would be the best. At this price level, we're really just looking for the best feel in your hands. All the reels are great.

Seven years later, still using this combo. https://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/pinnacle-DHC5-performa-review.html Four years later, still goes with me almost every trip: https://www.bassresource.com/fishing_lures/mat-daddy-helios-review.html More reviews, here: https://www.bassresource.com/content/search?SearchText=john+franchot&BrowsePageLimit=30 You can trust mine.

WInd knots are what happens when braid gets twisted. The solution is the same for twist for any line: troll it out, reel back in using some pressure between your fingers.

Set your drag to 1/3 the weakest link in the system, whether that be line, knots strength, or rod. That way, you'll minimize any failures.

Could be white bass.

Yes, SCIII blanks.

Darn googles! I tried.

I could throw all of those on my Avid AC62MXF or my newer AVC68MXF.

¡Bienvenida!

No, but I have three original Avid MLXF rods in assorted lengths and love them. They are paired with Shimano CI4 reels and 6# Tatsu or 15# braid and leader.