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Personally, I really like mine. You have to try it for yourself and let that be the factor.

I like my Ardents. I have a few grands and an elite. They cast as far as the Lews and Revos I've owned. For 50% off, I'd go hold one first and then buy one if you like it.

My solution: MLF rules for tournaments. My old club did this on release-only lakes.

Yes you can! And I do. You can call them direct and order cards of them. They make a great jig.

I used to live in Fort Atkinson and would frequent Dorn's on my way to fish Monona Bay. Great little shop. They have another location in east town, I believe. Gander mountain should have what you're looking for as well.

D&L Advantage Jig: $2.99 @ TW. Best jig for the money, period.

Looking for a mounting option for my new 73sv. It's going to be mounted on a portable transducer mount for my Jon. Im looking for something thing that allows me to adjust the position in several ways. What do you use?

Bass pro has/had the Garmin 73sv w/ CHIRP sonar for $550! I got one for my Jon boat! Go now!

D&L Advantage Jig! It's a sleeper!

As a lefty retriever, I often feel discouraged when trying to buy a new baitcasting reel. Only a few brands carry lefty reels with different gear ratio options. And often times, having a variety of gear ratios means buying different brands which isn't the end of the world. i just learned that Duckett's 300 Series, which only retails for $129, is now available and is available in 5.3:1, 6.4:1, and 7.1:1 in lefty and righty! I'm going to order one to try it out. Hazzah! Maybe Duckett isn't "your" brand of reel, but I'm not judging them until try it out. I'll let you know what I think.

I was fishing 3' of water. I've also caught 7lb'ers on deep cranks in Pennsylvania. Look at my avatar.

Yes. They will. I went to college in Mid-NY state and caught several 3-5lb bass on a Strike King King Shad when it first launched.

I own one, but haven't thrown it yet. That said, I caught a 4lb largie last year with a squirrel tail in its throat. Yes, it'll work... even in Michigan.

The Duckett Terex series is about $150, though I'm sure you can find them cheaper on Amazon or elsewhere. Dean Rojas designed a 7'4" H frog rod that would do everything you described and more.

Duckett Micro Magic Pro or White Ice, 7'3" Heavy-Fast. I own one and the techniques you mentioned is exactly what I use it for.

They are awesome baits.

It's a great frog.

Which are your favorites? Mine are: 1) Bassmaster 2) Bass Quest 3) FLW I'd like to hear what you prefer and why.

Just epoxy the dividers in place.

Mine gives me one full day per weekend to go fishing. She gets the other day. It's a good system.

Caught TWO the same size during the same tournament on the Chesapeake Bay: 5.75lbs, both on D&L Tackle Advantage Pro jigs, moon cricket (color), with a Quickbaits Quickbeetle trailer (green pumpkin).

Restaurants buy name-brand food products, cook it, and sell it as their own. Fear not.

That's a great response. Thank you! I hope I hear more.

I'm not writing this because I'm looking to become a guide. But I've always wondered what it takes to get started. Obviously a lot of knowledge and consistency on the waters you guide on, but rather I'm curious as to the costs. What are typical rates (I live in southeast PA and fish smaller waters), challenges (besides finding fish/catching fish). What's the profit margin for a guide? How much could one expect to make? I know there are thousand variables, but I'd like to hear from some guides. I'm sure they're on here. Thanks!

I marshaled for Keith Combs on the Chesapeake Bay, and he was throwing a squarebill on a 7.0:1.