Uncle Leo

I do not see a probelm with this at all.

I have the Topwater Rod. 6'8" Med Fast. It doubles perfectly for light jigs. Has good sensitivity and is light. Hard to compare with a G Loomis the blanks are so much different. Very strong, landed a 18 lb Asian Carp first time I used it fishing for smallies on the Illinois River. I was afraid it would break. If you ever hooked into one you would know what I mean. The rod perfomed flawlessly.

I had great success using the skirtless Booyah Football Head Jigs with a Brush Hog working around docks last year. Used 1/4 oz head. Tore free the legs and split the tail. It slowed the fall with a flapping action. Also worked well on steep banks.

I do not have it in front of me but I thought the Bass Pro and Cabelas catalogs had new colors listed. Maybe they were exclusive to them.

You made a very generous offer, most folks would not. We need more like you. I would not have taken it back either, your honesty needed rewarded. This is what I like about this forum.

Carry 8 own 36, you should see my wifes purses that lady is a sicko.

No, but the increase of leverage will increase power. Gear ratio will remain the same.

It is said that SHimanos do not require lubrication out of the box. I have found that the spinning reels are somewhat dry. A few drops in the port should not hurt. Enjoy, in my opinion the Stradic is a sweet reel.

I agree with RW. It seems that you have to constantly adjust. I do not think it is just one manufacturer. I have used Browning, Revo STX and Quantum with the same result. It seems Daiwa is a bit better. Centrifugal is best for me.

Congrats on the Grandchild.

That's my favorite part. Consider yourself very lucky. I can't think of too many men who fish with their wives. Mine is happy to get rid of me.

Ya gotta love her.

Congrats

Not really brand loyal what makes a differnce to me is fit and function. I do prefer certain brands for techniques. For instance, my favorite small crankbait set up is a Shimano Curado 100D paired on St Croix Avid Cranking Rod Med Moderate. Whereas my favorite jig set up is a G Loomis Mossyback Rigging Rod paired with a Revo STX.

PM Sent.

Can not speak for the Premier. But I own a STX and Zillion. For castability Zillion hands down. For drag strength Revo hands down. I suppose you need to decide what you may use it for.

I wonder what the odds are in Vegas that he will actually retire this time? Maybe a bet is in line.

I also tried the marina both by phone and email.I am interested in a slip. If anyone gets in touch let us know.

Guys here you go below sums it up, this is the best advice I ever heard. Nine Words Used By Women (1) Fine:This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up. (2) Five Minutes:If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house. (3) Nothing:This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine. (4) Go Ahead:This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It! (5) Loud Sigh:This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.) (6) That's Okay:This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake. (7) Thanks:A woman is thanking you, do not question, or faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says 'Thanks a lot' - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say 'you're welcome' . that will bring on a 'whatever'). (8) Whatever:Is a woman's way of saying F___YOU! (9) Don't worry about it, I got it:Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking 'What's wrong?' For the woman's response refer to # 3. :D

Get them use them, something about the different shape. They are deadly at Braidwood.

Love them!!!!!!!

Interesting, it is ironic how as you age you take the time to go fishing as you tend to slow down and come to realize the importance of just chilling out. Sometimes age and wear and tear will slow you down. Just being out helps me to relieve the daily stress. Oh the joint pain, tends to bother you more as you set behind a desk, much less being active. Even if you do not fish I guess it is much more important to just stay active. Being young you just take that for granted as getting around is much more fliud. By no means am I an old man being 49 but d**n it I just refuse to get old. 1) Modify casting style so joints do not become stressed, ie under hand, side arm, using both hands and casting with either arm. 2) Better boat positioning so you squat less to cast under a over hanging tree. 3) Slow down and enjoy get rid of that stress. Much harder to manage as you age. Hopefully the Young Guns will take heed to this, we are not complaining just enjoying. Take what we learned.

d**n, I just checked the link, it looks like I need a few other colors. :-/

I have a 29.5 Walleye mounted on may office wall using this bait. (No not Canada here in Illinois). I have caught numerous Bass and Northern Pike fishing for Bass in deep clear water suspending above weeds. This bait excels suspending over weeds. As you tick the weeds rip and suspend they will wack it. I have about every color made of these. I guess they are a good bait and love the price. They work well adjusting depth by line weight. Does not seem to effect action like some smaller baits when moving up in line weight to run shallower. They do not tend to hang up like other baits.

Big Baits= Record Small Baits= Revo Variable is up to you. As you are a Florida Guy I think maybe Record for BIG swim baits for them big bass. Me I would get the Revo, still has plenty of drag. Or just buy both.