Uncle Leo

Nail it and do not forget to ask about the employee discount.

Sounds like this will be good!

I do not care what youse guys think, we need some one to fix up thems grammer problems. Congrats Mike

OMG she is just sooooooo cute.

I am back, many thanks to Keri for fixing me. Your the greatest!!!!!!!!!!!!!

One to try which is a bit bigger is the Sub Wart. They are hard to find and colors are limited. I have caught as many if not more on the Sub Wart as I have on a Mann -1 and the finsih is much more durable. You can find them here. http://www.j-maclures.com/subwart516oz.aspx

I do not think so I use a MHXF and believe it has improved my hookup ratio.

Nothing like holding your daughter for the first time. Could not see your eyes but I know there was a twinkle in them. What great joy!

Must have been a slow day in news.

I think you may have that backwards. Inserts do tend to cut the line. Removing inserts from a inserted weight may also as the surface finish might not be as smooth as non-insert weights. Non-inserted is the way to go, no risk in fraying the line.

I try drifting with the wind when ever possible, afterall the baitfish will do the same. Use moving baits.

One thing to check is you spool tension. If it is set too loose the spool can have a gap between in and the frame. If 10lb line, somewhat small in diameter, gets between the spool and the frame the spool rim will easily cut the line when you pull to pickout. Too loose of a spool could be the cause of the backlash.

Congrats and good luck, Happy Day!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amount of bearings has little to do with backlash. It is a function of brake adjustment, spool tension and a trained thumb. As long and both ends of the spools are suppported by bearings with proper adjustment and a trained thumb backlashes will be minimal. You need at least 2 bearings.

No Pickwick Pro here but the SMB were very isolated on Pea Gravel or Rip rap. Fred's SMB went 7 lb 3 oz. I did get a 5 lb 6 oz but most of the others were in the 3-4 lb range. All the SMB caught were with LMB.

Were you fishing a rocky area? No bradied line is abrasive resistance and I doubt 832 is. If rock caused this try a florocarbon leader. I have no experience with 832 but it does seem strange.

I have herniated disc T1 and T3 and experience this all the time. Unfortunately the only relief you can get is constant stretching. I stretch before I get on the water on a Swiss Ball when available. Lay across the Ball and let your body curl across the ball. I have found a Swiss Ball allows for stretching in the full range of motion and provides the best relief.

It is official, pray for a quick resolution. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42145571/ns/world_news-mideastn_africa/?GT1=43001

BRAVO

The lack of smack up side the head by my wife is reward enough!

I always found that a trained thumb is the best for pitching. I keep my spool fairly loose, I do perfer a centrifugal brake ( half of the brakes set) but a magnetic should work fine. Your thumb should do most of the feathering and stopping of the spool. Keep in mind that distance will not be any where near as normal casting. With a loose spool and a trained thumb backlashes will improve and accuracy will be at an optimum. Practice, you will get the hang of it, I hope this helps.

My fishing partner uses the tubing on his spinner baits with snaps also uses snaps on crankbaits. Here is an interesting story. First off I always thought it was a bad idea. Risk of spinner bait rolling on a hook set. Well last summer we got onto a grest spinner bait bite. 101 bass landed total. Very few missed. He used this set up with CXX and I tied directly with braid. We fished a heavily reed filled area. Many snags. I never counted who landed what do to the fact that we were neck in neck. I still and will alwyas tie direct but I was amased at the result.

Chris if you can settle for a 7'6" rod Temple Fork has one that may fit the bill. Link attached. http://www.basspro.com/Temple-Fork-Outfitters-Gary-Loomis-TFO-Signature-Series-Saltwater-Spinning-Rods/product/10210092/-1754708

That looks like some fine Smallmouth Shane, good job!

Nice kitty! Boy that must have been a hecka of fight, good job landing her!