A-Jay

First off Welcome to BR ~ ! For an excellent monofilament line - Try Maxima Ultragreen. A-Jay

Game Changer ~ Each one is like 3 little gaffs ! When bait suspension is not an issue - Best Treble out there. A-Jay

I had not been following this thread from the beginning. I did just read all 14 pages; living in the snow belt, I've got time. Much of this may not directly answer the OP's questions but there is an abundance of very interesting info and views here; most of which is way above my pay grade. However, Toms quote above is one I can wrap my head around and routinely attempt to implement. Perhaps the single most impressive aspect of this entire thread - Is The Passion. A-Jay

X2 ~ Yea - I'd pretty much have to quit the sport . . . . A-Jay

Thanks Tom - Just ordered it for 1 penny on amazon. A-Jay

Interesting ~ Well right off the top, I'd say a lot would depend on what bait (and rod & reel) I was left with. There are a few basic baits that I could fish in several different conditions (seasons, depths etc.) If this bait fell in that category the result would be, my effectiveness with that bait would improve. If however, the bait that remained was a niche type bait, usually only effective at or during specific times, conditions or circumstances, I'm betting that I'd have limited success although I'd get better at fishing it than I am now, whatever it is. But there is a hidden secret in the answer to your question. Looking back at my angling history, this is how I've learned to fish every technique, presentation and bait I know. A-Jay

X2 ~ Hey Jay, that reel you already have is made for cranking and is really good. It's got it all; it's small and light, has a slower gear ratio and excellent handle & grips. A-Jay

Very Nice - Starting to look like The Cadillac of Yaks ~ A-Jay

Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

It is on my end - Thank you very much. A-Jay

They make our life's so much more. When they have to go, it really does leave a void. They are special. Truly Sorry for your loss. A-Jay

A couple of average size Northern Michigan bass that fell for a 68. A-Jay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mk-JSYwbaz8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wt_xIcuDnKc

Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

Another vote for Maxima Ultragreen - Seriously. On some sites it's called a Co-poly but according to the Company it's a mono and a very very good one. A-Jay

The rules committee has recently published a little known by-law which stipulates All Drum caught, weighed, photographed and especially posted Must be included in the Tackle The Storm donation tally at Triple the going rate ~ So you have that going for you. A-Jay

Welcome to BR ~ A-Jay

And the painfully insane truth about this man's skills is . . . . .. There is a very high probability that he dink-dropped several fish the same size or perhaps a little smaller than the two he's holding a few moments before that shot. A-Jay

Very nicely put When it's right - you just know it. A-Jay

I do not know the make & model of the rings / hooks used but it's decent. I'm a little over the top about terminal tackle and change it all out anyway. A-Jay

X2 What Jeff said. A-Jay

This is a Big Thank You to FishinDaddy for organizing this years Event. Happy Holidays A-Jay

Welcome to BR Tim ~ A-Jay

Congrats to you Brian - A Real Mutant if ever I saw one. A-Jay

I had a feeling that these might draw a little interest, so I was ready for you guys. I've purchased several baits from this vendor and have never been disappointed. The Owner / Operator Casey Sobczak also does some killer custom painting as well. Here ya go - A-Jay http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-6th-Sense-Crush-50X-Crankbait-Lure-Dives-2-5ft-1-5-met-/350869493125?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51b1739585

I haven't fished them all so I can't tell you if these are The Best; but they work for me. A-Jay