J Francho

https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/199613-is-br-having-a-loading-problem/

Seems we have a few that need to brush up on identifying local fish species.

Use an extra fast rod, and wack them with the same hookset you'd use on a worm hook. Always use a trailer hook!

You're not going to find fishing with 12# mono very fun using anything less than a 4000 or 5000 size reel. FOr the braid, you can definitely downsize to a 1000-2500 size reel.

Me too.

Yay, $7/mo on a 20 year old fish finder. No thank you.

That'll get you an 18' boat, well equipped. Tinnies are expensive, too. Priced out a 20' Pro Guide w/ a 200. I was a little shocked. One tip if you finance, don't finance electronics...

If your in it for the fight, black basses are the wrong species.

Gotcha!

Xpress and Crestliner are not independently owned.

I think that's how the Tickle Stick is supposed to work. I've only seen videos of it in action, though.

1/3 of the weakest link (besides the knot) in the system. With braid, that'll be the rod, or sometimes the hook, if you're using light wire. With mono, it'll be the line. So, if you're using 15# mono, you'll be fine with 5-6# resistance. If you have 50# braid, and the rod rated to 17# line, then that same 5-6# should be fine as well. But I think you knew that anyway. ******************************* The part I don't get is the change in hookset. Why? If I'm using a MH or H rated rod with a jig, I'm swinging the same way, irrespective of line. If I swing too hard, the drag will slip. Very, very few bass have ever pulled out line when the drag is over 5#. I can think of two, and they were both over 7 lbs. @Todd2 You say you want to try braid, then why do you have to go all in? That makes no sense. Try it on rod you use where you think the zero stretch will help give you an advantage. See if you like it. I use mono, fluoro, braid, and a coated fused microfiber line. Each has it's own advantage for what I'm using it for. Even @Catt is looking for an advantage using braid. I know he probably only has one rig with it, and the rest have Big Game. Last thing, I rarely if ever loosen my drags. Usually only when I disassemble the reel for winter cleaning. If the drag washers are losing their strength, it's a sub par reel. I've never seen squashed drag washers in the hundreds of reels I've serviced. I've seen plenty of issues from drags being set too tight - stripped pinions/main gears, ruptured AR bearings, even a broken reel foot, on an OG Zillion of all things. SO, try some braid, leave it the way you usually set it up. Set the hook the way you know works with that bait. If it's a drop shot, flick set. Jig or T-rig in cover, smack them a walloping lift and separate set. Crankbait, then just sort of lean into the fish and reel. It's that simple.

I guess I don't understand why you'd change your hookset for braid? Set the drag the same as you usually do, and use the same hooksets. The only variable you're changing is line material.

Yep. Four members of my old club had XR6 or Black Max. They would launch early, just so they would be sure their motors were warmed up and could start.

"Casting jig" is a general term for many types of jigs. Football, arky, brush, grass, swim, etc. are all styles of casting jigs. Casting jigs are fished differently than something like vertical jigging for walleye or perch. That's why some make a distinction. In the bass fishing realm, you say "jig," and 99% will know what you mean: a weighted hook, with a brush guard and silicone or rubber skirt.

What is the rod's stated max line rating? Set your drag to 1/3 of that.

So, not really a technical issue Seriously, Glenn is working on some things. Hold tight, and we apologize for the delays.

Oh, so they offered you a replacement or an upgrade. Poor you. We’re done here. This site is not a venue to air gripes. Your first post was that. You didn’t want the fix, you said you were mad, and wanted to commiserate with anyone else that calls sour grapes. I call ‘em like I see ‘em

One time, at band camp…

Go get it back! It’s great for squeaky door hinges, stuck nuts and bolts, and getting price tags off presents!

Easy 5, maybe over 6. Nice catch, congrats!

It's a must have up here in winter, fishing for tributary steelhead.

It's under warranty, contact the company. Registering to a forum to complain online as your first post won't fix anything.

Just an FYI, it isn't "Reel Magic." It's REAL Magic. I don't recommend putting it anywhere near your reels.