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Ok, I went to Cabelas today to test out some reels and I really liked the shimano symetre 3000, however they were out of stock. So I went over to dicks sporting goods and they had the symetre 3000, but it had a different handle on it. I prefer the smaller one as opposed to the t shaped one that usually comes on the larger reels. I wanted to ask someone who actually owns a symetre 3000 what handle it actually comes with. thanks in advance

I currently have two spinning rods that I use for bass fishing. However this year I plan on salmon fishing more often and need more line capacity for trolling. my current rod setup is as follows: Fenwick HMG MF with a quantum catalyst pti20 St Croix Premier MLF with a okuma epixor ef20a I would like to retire the epixor reel, and move the quantum over to the st croix. I need to find a larger reel for my Fenwick. The quantum served me well on the fenwick aside from the weight, making the rod feel unbalanced. I would like to find a reel that can get around 150 yards of 8# line, and is under 10 oz. My budget would be around 100. thanks for the help.

Whats up guys! I'm from the portland area and fish often around sebago lake. I have a question for you guys, What is your go to bait? I have been reading a lot on here lately, and the techniques others use do not work for me particularly in the colder waters. I just wanted to get your opinions. Thanks!

Just a heads up. I recently order 3 1/4 lb spools. I got 2 of the 8# and one 20#. The 20# is on its way, but the 8 was backordered.

Sam, what do you mean by "O" ring? should I take off the split ring and use a snap instead?

should I get the original pointer, or the pointer DD? Also what warrent the use of shad raps, versus a pointer or x-rap?

I'm in the process of buying new lures for the up coming season. I have a lot of spinnerbaits and cranks that got beat up last year. I replaced the spinnerbaits already but need help with the cranks. Last year I was skeptical about buying lucky craft lures, but this year I'm ready to try them. I will still buy some rapala shad raps and x-raps, but I want to buy a lc pointer 100 and possibly another lucky craft. My question is what color pointer is best for clear, deep, cold water? The bottom is rocky with a steep drop-off. Any other crankbait recommendations are welcome aswell.

I can only dream of that right now. I have nearly 2 feet of ice on the lakes right now. Last weekend was the ice fishing derby, with over 500 cars parked on one lake, it looked like a parking lot at the mall. I still have almost two months to wait...sigh....

Do you mind saying what they are? some of those reels look really nice! I can't tell what they are though.

Can anyone offer me some insight as to what exactly co-poly is? I realize its between mono and fluoro but what advantages does it have over either? I realize that fluoro sinks, is virtually invisible and stronger for its diameter than mono.

I have never had a problem with line twist, just memory itself. The awful coils of line that appear when their is slack in your line. (like a slinky) I always close my bail manually too. I have used Trilene xl in 8#, trilene xt in 14#, and Sufix siege in 12#. They have all had trouble with this. If I stay below 8#, the memory is tolerable, but anything above is awful within a week.

I have had trouble with memory with many types of mono. Including trilene xl and xt and sufix siege. Are co-polys better for memory?

haha I know exactly what he going to say. But how does ultra soft work on spinning rods? I have heard that it can be stiff, which is not so good for spinning rods.

I am an avid trout and salmon fisherman that has changed over to bass fishing in the last two years. Since I mainly fishing for trout and salmon most of my rods are spinning. I currently have two baitcasters, one with 20# braid, and the other that had 14# mono, but needs to be changed. I have one spinning rod, HMG with catalyst pti reel, that I use for both trout and bass fishing. I need a line that I can use for both, so it will have to be fairly light. I was thinking around 6-8#. My question is what type of line should I get? mono, co-poly or fluro? My main issue is that i have used many different lines in the past and have had trouble with memory. I have been reading about KVD line and lure and will definately try that. I still need a good line that I can fish for both species on a spinning reel. What do you guys think?

If you don't mind me asking, where on the river do you fish? I fished in the spring for trout up by the dam and had little luck. I would love to catch some smallies on that river.