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To answer your question,Fluorocarbon has less stretch than mono or copolymer lines and is more sensitive and has better strength! And in my post I also said that I fish tournaments , so it is just not night fishing. I fish alot of clear waters and I do think Fluo. lines still make a differance at night! Unforutnately that is not necessarily true about FC stretching less than mono. Some FC lines can have more stretch than a comparable mono! Yikes! I don't think that this stretch affects too greatly FC's ability to transmit feedback to the angler.

For my drop shotting, I want an FC line that is limp and manageable. This is why I use Invizx in 6# test.. It's reminiscent of mono and that is what I want in my FC line. If you prefer a stiffer fc line, don't choose invizx in lighter tests.

Right on! I think the convergence is a better deal in terms of guides and warranty. I believe the warranty on the LR is finite.

I would not buy a Curado D for $179.00, not when that money can buy an E for the same price. Chronarch Bs look great and are probably worth that price, but I'd look around to see if I might find some for less.

This is a no brainer. I would highly recommend a Shimano Convergence. CVS60MH Power - Medium Heavy Action - Fast Line 8-14 Lure 1/4-5/8 Guides Tip+5 Price $39.99 Or a 6.5' version CVS66MH Power - Medium Heavy Action - Fast Line 8-17 Weight 1/4-3/4 1 Piece Guides Tip+6 $39.99 For about the same price as an Ugly Stick, you will get a good rod with braid worthy guides and the lifetime warranty. If you get something in the Citica class or better for a reel, she will not have much difficulty. Worst case, if she does go back to spinning you'll have another casting reel in the arsenal. ;D Don't skimp on the reel for her.

What does the drag have to do with casting? :-? I meant the other knob--sorry Oops! I read that same thing and my mind inserted csta cotnrlo kbno auotatmiaclly! To the subject, you just need to have more quality, focused practice. Invest the time to cast underhand, overhand and sidearm. It will pay off. The causes for your casts have already been covered.

It is definitely apparent you haven't tried it. ;D In my 2007 fishing season, over 90% of the bass I caught was on the drop shot. 100% of them from the shore. You can work the DS rig somewhat like a carolina rig. Broke my ankle in 08 that ruined fishing for the whole season. Lucky bass got a year off. You do not have to work a ds rig vertically for it to be effective, boat or no boat.

I was going to say something along those lines, to catch anglers. ;D Incidentally, it just happesn to catch fish too. Gotta love firetiger!

Yep, pretty much my experience with C Pro and Inv. I went to Seaguar's site and downloaded their catalog and found how rate the characteristics of their line: I was pleasantly surprised to see that they rated the abrasion resistance for C Pro and Inviz to be the same! As for memory it is manageable to me and not an issue at all. Strength is excellent. I have only used Inv. at 6# test and C Pro in 8# test and neither has ever failed me to date. I can't comment in T fish since I haven't used it.

That looks sharp. He's gonna love it fo sho! 8-)

Me three. Three wisely chosen types can cover the entire spectrum for non tournament related fishing.

BigbassDave is spot on. I would highly recommend that you choose a bc reel with the handle on the left. It will most likely feel comfortable. I made the "mistake" of buying a RH reel as my first baitcaster and it initially felt uncomfortable. I say "mistake" because I think many people think along the lines of, "I am right hand dominant so I would probably do well with a right-handed reel." Seems like a reasonable assumption but unfortunately, that won't usually cut it. It is no longer a "mistake" because I am now able to fish with either type. I made myself learn to fish the "other" way. A reel is designated as "right handed" because the handle is on the right side of the reel and vice versa. The hand dominance of the angler (eg, a right-handed angler) has nothing to do with the left or right hand designation of the reel. However, that is the best first guess. I'd bet a floating rapala minnow that you will also conclude LH is better for you especially if you are so accustomed to using LH spinning reels. The best way is to try both. For sure, one way will feel much better than the other.

The tip does look strange. As for the guide before it bendning somewhat forward, I have an Okuma that has a few guides like that. I returned it to the store to exchange it, but when I got to the rod section of the store, I discovered every single rod looked just like it. Now either some one took some time to bend every guide that way as a practical joke or they were made that way. I wound up keeping the rod, but I wonder what advantage if any forward bent guides on a rod offer.

I have a 2003 Corolla. The back seat reverse recline by way of a lever in the trunk behind the seats. 7' rods easily fit with one or both rear seats folded down and placed between the driver and front passenger seats. Positioned correctly, they won't even come close to touching the dash.

I think the advice on not going that route is sound. At their age, they are more than ready to use spinning reels with ease. If you do a search of kids and reels, you will find that there are kids their age, enjoying the use of casting reels. Give them yours so that you will have an excuse to purchase new gear. ;D

Okuma Celio 7'UL Rod Abu Garcia Cardinal 101a (6.95 oz) 6# Trilene XL Sweet! 8-) As soon as it runs out, I will be trying a 4# test line for a more fun. 8-) ;D

Just wondering if any of you wear safety goggles or glasses for the just in case I get some acetone in my eyes. I have accidentally spilled it on plastic and it "ate" it up. I stopped what I was doing and put on my safety goggles immeditately. No telling what it would do to eyes.

Check out these rods from Lamiglas. One thing about Lamiglas is that most places are likely to sell their rods for about 25% less than MSRP so don't let the $230 price tag scare you. For example a competitor rod has an MSRP of $112 but no store in my area sells them for more than $75. http://www.lamiglas.com/prod_indiv.php?groupid=60

Thanks. I have a 4 year old son myself and they have got to come first. I hope he's alright. Look forward to the rest of your experiment. Does he like fishing?

Very cool results. But could you redo it using the same rod? Similar is not the same. I am curious to find out if the rods played a role in their casting differences. 8-)

Burley, This is great information! Thank you very much. I look forward to the rest. Thanks! This looks to be a sticky worthy post. 8-)

not a bait caster. a casting reel, you know, something my 13 year old son would use. At 13, baitcast reels are a very viable option. If ever you needed an "excuse" to buy new gear... ;D If not, another vote for the Zebco 33.

J, Thanks!!! I've always done "light work", but after seeing your pics, I think I am going to take cleaning to that level. I've been too chicken in the past to go that far. Hope I don't screw up! ;D And 3 reels for $20? That is a bargain and a half! 8-)

That is great work. What did you use to clean the metal and plastic parts? Simple Green?

Muddy, Yes, bass have been caught with it, and trout too.