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I used to live in southern Wisconsin. 7'6" is pretty good for the 3lbers you're gonna flip. And it's more manageable. I'd go that route... Maybe a Duckett micro magic!

That makes sense...

Coming from someone who has never looked into it. Why is there such a prejudice against graphite side plates?

Thanks for your reply, but I was asking about the casting model. I own a supreme spinning reel too. I use mine for salmon!

Looking for thoughts on this reel. One could argue that's it's a Revo SX and S' love child, but performance is performance. What do you think?

How was this show? Didn't know it existed!

I couldn't watch it on espn2. Where else can I watch it?

I wanted to start a thread where we can post info, links or pics of any of the NEW BAITS that showcase every year at the Classic. I know of a few: Berkley Havoc Fightin' Craw, Pit Boss jr and Gary Klein's Boss Dog. That's all I know this far. Feel free to join in.

Depends on water clarity. I look for clear water and I have more success on jerk baits. I'll flip heavy nasty cover in muddy waters. Smallmouth are notoriously willing biters within a week of ice-out. Here's a regional technique: guys thy fish the upper Chesapeake bay will hop a Silver Buddy (blade bait) off the bottom during late winter. Apparently, it's very effective, but I prefer a squarebill and riprap.

I use both. They have a garlic scent too.

Great to know. Thanks everyone!

A guy Just posted on facebook that KVD put a sixth fish in his livewell and his Day 1 catch will be DQ'd. I cannot find proof this anywhere, and I'm trying to verify if its true. Anyone hear anything?

Duckett. Better warranty, and a lighter rod. Also, Powells rods are underrated. You would need a 706 for jigs. Duckett all the way!

How about a tidal river Like the Potomac or tidal bay, like the Chesapeake? There are some stud bass in the mid-Atlantic, but we get overshadowed by the southern largies and northern smallies. Or a New England lake like Candlewood, Lilly and Zoar, where you can catch monsters of BOTH species!

No dice...

No problem. I forgot all about this thread! lol. Heres a few things you can do: Use a little mono backing and tie the ends together. Tie the braid around one of the holes in the spool. Electric tape works. Good fishing!

Looking for reviews. Google isnt turning up much. Any experience? Leaks? Wind resistence? Comfort? Thanks!

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Its a great show! Shimano always has a huge booth, Quantum, Diawa, many major companies. Norhtern BAss Supply typically has some good deals. My advice: go on Sunday and HAGGLE with whomever you want to buy something from.

I've given Trokars a try, and I was very disappointed. Yes, they will work at first. However, Te tips dull and bend up equally as easily. Here is my list: Dropshot: Gammy DS Hook sz1 Fipping: Gammy Heavy Cover Worm (4/0) Wacky: Gammy Finesse Wide Gap (3/0) Texas: Gammy Round Bend Worm Hook, modified by crimping down the barbs on the shank, wrapping gel-spun fly thread below the eye, then tyinging on a bait keeper and super gluing it in place. Kind of like making my own Rebard hook. (3/0-4/0). Replacment Trebes: Owner St-36, St-41, or my favorite, St-58bc. Not a fan of EWG worm hooks because there isnt much gap between the eye and the point of the hook. Hence my affinity for straight shanks.

Ike posted a picture on his facebook page showing a new deep scatter rap crankbait. There is also a banner ad on Bassmaster.com stating "New Deep and Shallow Scatter Crank", or something along those lines. I can't find anything online about it, but it does exsist. Just wanted to pass this along. Cabin Fever Gossip!

I'll be there saturday. If you want help shopping, I can certainly help you out.

I like Scoutlook. Wind direction in real time, fish logging, tide charts, solar/lunar cycles. I'm shocked no one mentioned it so far... And it's FREE! I also like the Navionics web app. It's free as well.

I'll take a look, thanks!

I use solid color, no flake silicon skirt material from fishing skirts *now, but it seems to bunch up and weaken with age. I have some rubber as well, but I use that for cold water jigs. Is there anything out there that is a little tougher than silicon, or maybe a stronger silicon skirt material?