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Don't let them break the surface. Keep them under the water, for smallies its a toughy they tend to jet straight for air when they get hooked.

How often should you re spool hybrid lines? I know braid can last awhile sometimes 2-3 seasons, but mono should be changed often. So what about a hybrid line should it be changed more like mono or can you leave it on a little longer? For reference say its fished only like 2-3 hours a week. Thanks -Dylan

Just shove it in his face professionally, out fish him and just try harder. If someone were to do something like that to me I would just want to fish harder just to show him up. But don't be the bad guy and become cocky, just walk softly and carry a big fish

Welcome to the forums I just got an STX and love it, havent tried the SX but they seem similar, if money isnt an issue go with the STX There is a left handed version in the flea market for $150 which is a steal

I was also looking for a slow left handed reel, they are rare which is frustrating. I did find the Zillion Crazy Cranker it was just out of my price range

The Blue Tour Editions, have external breaks, and can be found for ~$120 on ebay. Easy to cast with and very smooth.

I heard they were a bit heavy. Haven't used them though.

Sure, it will work fine with anything. Just personal preference, the only thing it wouldnt work well for is Crankbaits, just because you will tend to reel it in to fast. Will be great for buzzbaits.

Spending $20 on a spool

Mono, size depends on what you will be fishing and how deep. but 12# is usually a good all around

Wow that was a great thread. I am gonna have to start jig fishing this year.

They just came out with the left handed version

Bought a pack too, similar to the way you bought yours, one second they werent there and the next second i bought them. I have had a few pike follow it havent tried it too much tho.

I don't like how they are fast action, aren't cranking rods suppose to be parabolic?

In my local ponds there is a fish that i presumably think is blind looks similar to that fish. Still over 5 pounds tho

First off you need weighted hooks for the best action, the size will depend on the size of swimbait. First Poke the hook through the nose of the bait. take it out. Put the eyelet of the weighted hook back through the place you just poked the hole. line up where the hook needs to be on the body and poke through. here let me try and get a link lol. http://www.tackletour.com/reviewrainwormsbowfish.html

Looks great, How much did the whole thing cost? Do you have a price list of all materials used etc. I am looking at decking a boat but on limited funds, found a boat and motor for $35 and picked up a 55# bow mount TM for $100.

Good Idea, The revo S is a great starting reel, it was my friends first high quality baitcaster and he loves it. Simple and efficient. there was one on the flea market for 90 tyd or b/o. I just got an STX and can't wait to try it out. Heres the link to that revo, i think its still up for sale http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1239820790

I've heard theyre great, actually there was one on sale here at the forums for $90. $160 is not that great of a deal with this one you can get the Revo s and A nice $80 rod for the same price. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1239820790

neither, Tackle Warehouse. Tops both in customer service

Booyah Dancin' Buzz! The dancin part is because its from Bill Dance. Just something he catches lots of fish on in stocked ponds, so people think they need one. Good marketing technique- Come out with something new and crazy, give it to a fishing legend who fishes on private ponds. Film him catching fish after fish, sell it for $6. Does the same thing with Dancin' eel, and most stuff Bill Dance uses

STX and Carrot Stick

re-riggerman: The guy in the boat who changes lures every two minutes

I think you'll be fine with pike, they aren't really afraid of anything so why should a line scare them? Use a steel leader tho, those toothy guys cut braid better than I can. And you can leave braid on baitcasters for quite sometime, 1-2 years, or even longer, a tip is after a year of use turn the braid around so that the side that has not seen water is now the front of the line.

17# Mono, floats alot, helps get the buzzbaits up faster and allows the spooks to float right