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I really like the Fireline braid much better then Power Pro. Just don't like the way it turns my thumb green.lol Later,

I use all Shimano reels and all St Croix Rods except for my jig rod and it is a Falcon. Later,

For soft plastics I really like Yo-Zuri Hybrid in 12lbs test and for jigs in very little vegetation I like BPS fluorocarbon in 14lbs test and in heavy cover I like the Fireline Braid in 50lbs test. Later,

Never heard of the Fitovers. Will have to take a look at them. Have only seen the Cocoons. Later,

Yeah that is called a boat!lol That is on my wish list. Later,

They have 3 levels of warranty service. Silver Star covers manufactures defects, the Avid has a lifetime warranty so any defects in the life of the rod is covered. Gold Star is if you are not the original owner or if you stepped on the rod or slammed it in the car door. Very simple send in the rod and $50 and they send you a new rod or repair the rod you sent in. Gold Star + Upgrade is basically send in the rod with a check for $50 plus the trade up difference in price and they send you the new rod you wanted. Top notch service, top notch warranty, equals no worries. Later,

Cocoon makes some very nice ones that fit over prescription glasses. They come in different sizes and colors. Later,

I would get some of the following: Yum Garrett Mega Tubes in blue/black, june bug, watermelon and watermelon neon Owner Phantom Tube Hooks in 1/8oz and 1/4oz Yum Lizards in 6" in june bug, black/blue and watermelon red flake Yum Zellamanders in 7" in watermelon red flake and black/blue Yum Big Show Paddle in 6" and 7.5", june bug and watermelon red flake Strike King Shakey Head Jigs or the new Gamakatsu shakey head jig Eakins Finesse jigs in 5/16 and 3/8oz, black and blue and PBJ Net Bait Paca Paca Chunks and Tiny Paca Chunks in black and blue and PBJ or Watermelon and jelly Thats what I would consider a good start for me. Later,

Thanks for the link headed to BPS and will check it out. Later,

I agree with that. ;D Sure would make things a lot easier. Later,

I have a Jeep Liberty that we take to go fishing in. We pack everything in the Jeep when we go, mostly do bank fishing. I am trying to find the best method for transporting my rods and reels without having to take the reels on and off the rods every time and to not have to lay them down between the seat anymore. Getting to dangerous. We have 4 BC setups and 3 spinning setups. The longest rod we currently have is 7'. So I am looking for some very creative ideas and pictures would be awesome. Thanks,

I have never fished with a Crucial, I have always used St Croix rods for the most part. I don't think you can go wrong with either one. Would like to hear more from others that have fished both and their thoughts. I personally just upgraded to some new rods and I went with the Avids over the Crucials, except for my jig rod I went with a Falcon Cara T7, another outstanding line of rods. Later,

I will go with a Shakey head or a Drop shot and work it painfully slow. So slow I will eat 1 or 2 peanuts in between twitching the rod. Peal the peanut out of the shell eat it and then twitch it. Used this same technique to teach myself to fish a jig. Laugh all you want it worked for me. Later,

I have not used a soft jerk bait, but for hard jerk baits I really like the Rapala Husky Jerk and X-Raps as well as the LC Pointers. Later,

I've only tried the YUM Money Minnow and it has produced some nice fish. I have wanted to try the Strike King but haven't yet. I really like the pre slit belly on the YUM Money Minnow. The Strike Kings has a hollow body is the same effect as the slit belly or can you slit this open like on the Money minnow? Later,

Really, that is one of the things that I really liked about these rods. Later,

Well after looking at the Kistler Magnesium rods I decided against them. I then looked at the Falcon Cara rods and decided to go with 2 of these rods. Very very nice rods. Later,

Yo-Zuri Hybrid or Ultra Soft in either 10 or 12lbs test. Best of both worlds. I also use the BPS brand fluorocarbon and it is very good line as well as being decently priced. Later,

I believe you are correct, that US is not quite as strong as the Hybrid. Can't remember where I heard or red that either. Hopefully RW can shed some light on that for us. In the meantime I decided to spool my spinning rods all with US, in 6 and 8lbs test and my 51MG with US in 12lbs and my Curados with 12lbs Hybrid for the time being. Should I consider I using 15lbs Hybrid for my jig rod or is 12lbs plenty strong? Later,

Very nice video and even better info. Thanks for the great info and tips. Later,

I checked and both *** and Bpro (online) have them. Wait for the next 15% off at TW and you'll be in like Flint. Obviously no triple points for TW but 15% would seem to be better (plus free shipping). I assume Bpro online won't give you the triple points as well; or more like I'd be surprised if they did. Yep you guessed it. In store only. Oh well. Later,

Nobody has any Avids in stock. That was one I was considering. Later,

Thanks, the Jig N Toad is one of the rods I am looking at along with the 6' 9" all purpose rod. Later,

BPS is having their triple points special tomorrow night and I am wanting to pick up a couple new rods. Right now I am leaning towards 2 Shimano Crucials. 1. 6' 10" MH/XF, spinner baits, buzz baits 2. 7' MH/F, jigs Would these 2 rods be a good choice, or I am better off to go to elsewhere and maybe consider a couple Kistler Magnesium rods? I am wanting to stay right at around $160 a rod $320 for a pair. Or am I better off to go ahead and swallow it and buy the Loomis IMX MBR844C? These are the rods available to me locally, without having to order. Thanks,

I found a place to get all of my Yo-Zuri needs, thanks Hammer4. So I am going to order some Ultra Soft for my spinning reels and am considering trying it on my BCs as well. Is this a good idea or should I just stick with the Hybrid for my BCs? Thanks,