J Francho

I thought the same. We'll need to knock him down a peg two when he gets back.

AMAZING! I can't wait for him to see this thread, and how we're all watching!

Mine too! Actually, I'm just staring at release build console window, so...

I use a Custom built on the St. Croix LTBC79HF.

Yes.

I have a python colored Popmax that has pretty much out fished all other baits combined for the past few years. I do fish a lot in the evening, and throw it a lot, so that figures in too. It's just a great, versatile bait.

With the prices of these units making up a huge part of our fishing budget, brand loyalty is a very important goal. That was a nice outcome!

Stock hooks are fine. Trebles are fine with a fast rod, or even an extra fast rod. Set the hook. I'm using a St. Croix Avid AVC62MXF with zero stretch Tuf-line Supercast. The bait is a Popmax, but I'd do the same thing with a Plopper. Notice how quickly I put the snap set n the fish. It's no a cross their eyes set, but you can hear the rod whistle as I snap it up.

I think this has to do with it being fused. I noticed diameters were not what I expected to see for stated strength. I order 14, so we'll see when I get it.

Is it the same hour every night?

Cosmetics are generally like new on refurbs.

Holy cow!

Good to know, since I use nearly zero spool tension, and lots of brakes. Nice review!

That drum was funny, too. "If that was a smallmouth, it'd be game over."

Huff is catching up, has a limit, but still 12 oz. behind. He just caught a 2-6. And hooked his marshall

I'll suspend you!

Magic baits? Okay. It's moot.

Pretty cool!

Check you guides for chips with a cotton swab.

Yes. I don't use any CGM, though. It's too much a PITA, and I test 6-10 times a day anyway.

Try Susquehanna Fishing Tackle. They're sort of TW "east." Nice family operation, run by cool people, and they have just about everything.

You did it wrong. See the post above to learn how to do it right.

Depenmds on each formula. KVD L&L helps tame the worst offenders like my favorite CXX.

That's outdated. ALWAYS remove the hook.