MichBassMan

It's been a couple years since I tried it in both 8 and 10lb test. I tried both vanish and trasition. In my opinion, in 50yrs of fishing it is perhaps the worst mono I've ever used. I found it fragile, weak, and undependable.

I just recieved a new Citica 100dsv I ordered on line. This is my first shimano bait caster allthough I do have a scorpion and love it. My question regards the side plate for the centrifical brake adjustment. The plate feels loose even with the "key" turned in snug. Also even with all adjustment "loose" the spool spins less free than both my scorpion and my BPS Extreme. For you shimano regulars, is the loose side plate common? Will the spool and and retrieve become more smooth and free as it gets broke in? Just my luck I'm afraid I recieved a cull. Thanks in advance for your input and opinions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

All the lakes are stoll frozen here in Michigans U.P. but it's time to start stocking up on soft plastics. I'm always looking for a bargain on baits so I can afford gas for the yammi. Would some of you fellow bassers share your favorite"on line"places to buy soft plastics? I'm especially interested in someplace to get fat ikas or fat ika "knock-offs" Thank you ahead of time for your help. This is my first post here, I sure hope it works.