A-Jay

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"Sufix 832 in 30 lb for casting & open water to light cover situations" was my recommendation. I'd agree that for heavier cover or when I'm fishing south of the border (fish are bigger) I'm always using the 50 lb braid & higher. A-Jay

BBQ Melon. A-Jay

Oh yea ~ we used to call it "The Packie". A-Jay

A Lure box sounds nice but I want to stumble across a Beer Box ~ A-Jay

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Good Luck ~ And get that video camera up & running ! It would be way past too cool to get a couple of those Mutant New England Monsters live at 5 ! A-Jay

Is it really stealing when there is No Owner. Who's he stealing from - You ? Possession's 9/10 th's of the law. And that last tenth is almost always floating around in a pretty gray area. A-Jay

Solid Day ~ Especially considering the conditions. Congrats A-Jay

You're welcome. I'd recommend starting out with the braid of your choice in something close to .015 inch diameter; in most brands that's usually the 50 lb test. This is the same size as the 15 lb Big Game you're currently using & familiar with. In braid, this is a good size to "learn" how the properties of the braid compare to the nylon line especially as it relates to casting & manageability. Once comfortable, you can adjust you line selection up or down as needed. A-Jay

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Yes. If you've not introduced yourself to the benefits of braided line, then I'd encourage you to do so. When compared to 15 lb Big Game (a line I like and am very familiar with) the sensitivity and hook setting authority while using right braid for bottom contact baits / presentations is dramatically improved. A proper & balanced rod / reel help too. Braid may not be the best or only line choice in every given jig fishing situation, but I prefer it over mono in almost every scenario in my fishing; especially when a long cast is required. As for pound test, for me it's more about line diameter than actual breaking strength of the line. I've been very satisfied with Sufix 832 in 30 lb for casting & open water to light cover situations, 40 lb for moderate cover and 50-65 lb for heavy cover & the slop. More recently been trying some of the newer braids with good results. Diawa Samari & Seagar Smackdown braids are both very nice and quite a bit thinner diameter. So I've kicked up the pound test just to get a manageable line size. 40 for open water 50 for moderate cover and 65 / 70 for heavy cover and the slop. A-Jay

Serious business there J ~ So is it bass dolls or other competitors ? Or perhaps it's Both . . . A-Jay

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Just like selecting any bait, read about them, and based on their characteristics, choose the ones that fit your style of fishing & the bodies of water you fish. These are good baits but nothing's magic. As for if I "noticed a certain type of them work better in certain situations."; I'll tell you when I'm fishing in the right place, at the right time, and make a presentation that the bass like with a bait they want to eat - they work pretty good. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Nice Pet Bass A-Jay

Hello Smelter and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello again Nathan and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Thank you for taking the time to introduce yourself. Posting from a phone can be a little challenging. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Quite Often "Roamers" are pretty hard to catch, especially in super clear water. At least when compared to fish on a bed or guarding fry. If you can see them, they can see you or at the very least sense your presence. Sometimes a very long cast works but it usually has to be made well Before you're in the area. But at least you know where they are so trying again during very low light (or at night) could increase your odds. Good Luck A-Jay

What a Stud ~ ! Nice Bass Too. A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ Congrats on the Nice Bass and successful Jigectomy A-Jay

Hello and Welcome to Bass Resource ~ A-Jay

Fair enough ~ The 49ers have 50 mill - will he go for the $$$ or the chance to win ? A-Jay

He should have signed the tender - $14 Mill guaranteed. I think he & his camp are going to find out that his market is not what they think (or hoped) it was. Real Contender teams do not have the cap space for the kind of money he wants - plenty of money available on Bottom dwellers though. We'll see what happens. A-Jay