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Oh man. That's sad news. So sorry. If there's anything we can do....

^ This ^ Fluoro really isn't much different from other lines regarding backlashes and baitcasting gear. Same rules apply - don't go below 10lb unless you really know what you're doing, and take your time untangling backlashes (don't pull hard or "pick" at it). I like to spool my line on tight - to the point I can't get my fingernail into the spooled line. It helps reduce the severity of backlashes. Line conditioner helps sometimes, but it's not mandatory. I usually go without.

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Well done! Glad you could get out.

This might help...

It's a very sad day in the bass fishing community.... http://www.startribune.com/irwin-jacobs-wife-dead-in-murder-suicide-twin-cities-businessman/508373492/

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I use finesse worms.

It needs to be reiterated that for bass under 3lbs, holding them at an angle by the jaw does not harm them. "Jacking" them by the jaw, dislocating them, causing mortal injury etc is in the context of 5+ lb fish only. And, it's also important to note, that injury is not a given. It's a possibility. They're not fragile glass dolls. Yes, you could damage the jaw, but that's not a common occurrence. It's insane how this topic has gone to extremes in the bass fishing community. It's seems nowadays any pic of somebody holding a bass is now attacked for killing the fish. LOL! Support the body if he's a big fish, otherwise take the pic and let him go to grow old.

Can you post a picture of your trailer hitch? If you have the kind in the diagram above, be sure the lever is in the straight up position before lowering it onto the ball, then "close" it by move the lever in the horizontal position. Pictures would really help us here.

You're fine up to about 3 lbs. Then you can either hold them completely vertical (no bent jaw), or cradle them horizontally. Here's a video with a 2 and 5 pounder I caught to demonstrate this:

Yes, I heard the same thing a few weeks ago. It makes sense. They need a magazine and feeder system. Plus the industry cannot support 3 major tours. This is actually a good move for the industry, and for competitors.

I don't know. Bass fishing is about accuracy, not distance casting. So I never try to cast far.

The Christie Craw makes a tremendous jig trailer that catches monster fish. It's our go-to bait in the spring! https://www.yumbaits.com/yum-christie-craw

I honestly don't care what anyone thinks about what gear I use based upon what it costs. Seriously, I don't value anyone's opinion on that. And if somebody wants to judge another based upon the price of the gear they use, they have bigger issues than I, and I feel sorry for them.

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