Big Tom

I am always intimidated to attempt back reeling. I have read all sorts of articles on this. Some of them say that its pointless to back reel now because modern drags are miles ahead of what they used to but I have also read several accounts of how back reeling is still very beneficial. I would like to try it sometime but I would rather not try it on a big bass.

That is a good lookin' color. Might just have to give one of these a try too.

I use moss green 15 lb. P-Line CX Premium on every baitcaster that I own. I fish both stained and crystal clear lakes. The real winner for me was fishing lake Erie using both true fluorocarbon and P-Line (which is a co-polymer) and getting the same amount of fish on both.

I appreciate the responses. I have one Powell on the way. I technically don't need it until mid to late March but it seems buying new stuff is almost as fun as catching fish. Thanks.

I pity you guys. I am burning up here with the temps hovering right around 0.

What I take from all of this is that you should crank with what makes you the most comfortable and confident, be it 10 pound mono or 30 pound braid. I personally use 15# P-Line Cx Premium and catch my share of crankbait fish.

This is their 7' Heavy stick. There are a few things that I really love about this. First, its a heavy model that can still handle 1/4 ounce baits. I would be using this stick for texas rigs and for jig fishing as well. After seeing a lot of fish being broke off in tree tops due to my underpowered rods I though it was time to do a little upgrading before March. Secondly, its got a super handsome price tag. 139.99 Its also made with some quality components (like Fuji Alconite guides). The guys at Tackle Tour really seemed to love the 6' 8" Med. Hvy. model which weighed in at just over 3.5 oz. So I guess I would expect the 7 ft. Heavy to be pretty light weight as well. Would definitely be an improvement over my cumbersome BPS Extreme 7' MH rod. Does anyone here have one of these sticks and what do you think about them? Are they sensitive, durable, etc.? Thanks a lot for your input. Edit: Accidentally typed wrong model number in Subject. Fixed now.

Whoa, those reels don't have instant anti-reverse?

I have noticed that the Zeros float too. I wouldn't mind trying these out...they sound like a neat idea.

Holy Crap!!! Nice collection. I detected no pompousness either.

Kinda shocked to be honest. I was rooting for Randy as I think Lesnar just wasn't ready for a title shot. He really isn't proven although the UFC really doesn't go by that system sometimes. As far as the fight goes, I don't like using the word "lucky" when talking about MMA but the punch that got Randy was about as lucky as it gets. He saw it coming, dodged as best he could and just got caught in the temple at the perfect time from the perfect angle. It was almost like the punch Serra landed on GSP. I can't completely dog Lesnar though and I will say that by the time he defends his title, he will be (at least) tough for anyone. Hey, it could be worse. The UFC could have signed Kimbo over Lesnar.

Its always exciting to get something new. I hope the new rod works out well.

I would also like to add: Alvin Lee Rick Derringer Bob Marley

Oh man...there may be too many for me to list: No particular order... Jeff Healey Eric Clapton Eric Johnson Eric Sardinas Joe Satriani Steve Vai John Petrucci B.B. King Robert Cray (Excellent vocalist as well) Buddy Guy Derek Trucks Carlos Santana (on his original stuff. He plays the same old tired licks on every new song now but he is still a legend) Robert Randolph Keith Urban (hate most of his songs but love most of his solos) Brad Paisley Buckethead Peter Frampton Jimmy Page Zakk Wylde Jeff Beck Brad Whitford Muddy Waters Stevie Ray Vaughn Jerry Cantrell Dimebag Darrell Randy Rhodes Tony Iommi Tom Morello David Gilmour John Mayer Dave Matthews Andy McKee Jake E. Lee

I just got mine the other day. Nice heads up.

It is all about the balance...for me anyway. I am still poor and fish with Bass Pro rods and while they are heavier than most I can achieve pretty decent balance with them and it makes fishing all day a little more fun.

Thanks for sharing. That was a neat article. And Dan, thats a nice looking top water.

Muddy, you know your stuff for sure...I would love to be able to play some music with you some time...New York ain't exactly down the road though. :-/

Ricky, how did you find that??? I have looked a few times before and I never could find an digital copy of that article.

Catt, thanks for this video. I was just thinking about how much I would like to see this again the other day.

Nice. Thanks for sharing.

Burley, that first picture is phenomenal. And Tom, nice mustache.

Ya know what, we might just have to schedule a trip one of these days. Burley, you think you have a hard time catching them...geeze. I will make you look pretty dang proficient...and I break things while almost falling out of boats too.

Man, thats awful. I have had a guitar meet a similar end and it is not a good feeling at all. I feel bad for him.

That looks like a whole bunch of fun. Great looking lake too. You guys ain't right by they way.