J Francho

It's all relative. A three pounder that culls out a dink with minutes remaining in a tournament can be pretty dramatic.

You're aren't marriage material until you meet the right person. I'm not gonna say the right one changes you, but rather you evolve into that position together. If you haven't met the one, then DO NOT force it.

Those are bunk buddies. They make the boat line up on the trailer easier. With some boats, they slide right on perfect. My old boat didn't, and I added the bunk buddies and that fixed it.

I just tried PMing you....couldn't send. not for public consumption.

I'm THE WRONG guy to ask. Heh.

I had pickerel live in my livewell for two days, LOL.

I think those are the 3.8 regular Swing Impacts. I initially bought them to try on a drop shot, but they work well on that rig.

I know the shop I operated out of would help you out. Might not be an even trade, but can't hurt to ask.

I was kidding.....

Ah, I hear you. Have you hit up any kayak shops for a trade?

Just get a 230 or 240. They have adjustable ones, too.

Picasso makes a light resin head umbrella rig with quality swivels. I have mine rigged with Keitech Swing Impacts and 1/8 oz. jigheads: it doesn't work on Oneida, though. Heh.

Any line will break. Doesn't mean it's junk. Vanish has a terrible reputation, though.

Same reel. Small differences like anodized spool and handle, knobs are slightly different, the drag washer below the main gear is carbon fiber, and the obvious paint job. Nothing performance wise.

Or three....

Vanish....what happens to your fish when you set the hook with this line.

Flipping and pitching don't require anything other than a strong frame and powerful drag. High speed is a nice to have, but not critical. The Chronarch you have would be great.

To get started, the In-Fisherman Strategies books would be perfect for you. They are a little dated, and there are some pretty impressive mullets in the pictures, but everything is relevant and valuable to shortening the learning curve. http://www.amazon.co...s/dp/0929384113 When you get to specific questions, post away here.

Lucky Craft Flat Mini DR and CBD20. Color? Is there anything besides MS Am. Shad?

I don't have a solid, single answer. In a general sense, Cal's light grease (purple stuff) works well, so does Shimano Star Drag Grease, and Dave's gold grease holds up really well. For oil, Bantam oil is hard to beat. You really have to take into account how the reel is going to be used to develop the best lube strategy. Little things, like packing knob bearings in grease, or just oil make a big difference to some users.

You can get a single taillight for around $20. I did exactly that when I dragged one through half of North Carolina, heh. It may not match exactly, though.

Just means you are getting better. Expect more of this.

Squirrel fishing....duh!

My grandfather.

Deep ledges, huge hair jigs.