ECP1989

Debating between the Curado MGL or the DC. Any opinions would be appreciated. I'm not new to casting a bait caster if that has any significance.

What are your favorite square bills for the river? What's been your most productive square bill?

Do you run a 4" or 5" Senko?

I have good success with the Johnson Beetle Spin river fishing for Smallmouth. Are there any higher quality style Spinnerbaits you'd suggest that are similar to the Beetle Spin? I think the small size is why it produces so well for me.

How do you manage your line with the current taking it downstream faster. Doesn't this drag the Senko downstream and make it look unnatural? 1-5', There are current breaks, large eddies, fallen trees, large rocks scattered throughout the river. As far as speed I'm not sure. When I fish a Ned Rig I cast 45 degrees upstream and it tumbles down river at a decent pace. When I'm drifting and casting a spinner bait at the bank I'd say I'm going at a pretty decent pace. CFS is typically 4,000-10,000. It's the Mississippi so it's quite wide.

What are your choice lures for fishing rivers with a decent amount of current? I float down at a decent rate and cast quickly to the bank. Kust trying to expand my tackle box.

Could you post some photos of those?

I want to get a few combos, a couple spinning and bait casting. Any suggestions on rods in this price range? Are there any that are a must have for a few more dollars?

I’ve heard nothing but bad things about the G. Loomis Frog Rods. Does anyone use them?

I mainly use G. Loomis GLX’s and they don’t have anything that seems like a good frog rod. I couldn’t find anything in the IMX series of rods either Can anyone suggest a nice frog rod that isn’t as heavy as a brick? I mainly fish thick pads. Thanks

I have used a 3/0 for years, You will have no issues.

Very Impressive!

I have been using a Northland Tackle Mimic Minnow on the river for Smallmouth and was wondering what other options you would suggest. I’m throwing these on a medium action spinning rod so nothing to heavy. Thanks!

I am looking for a high-quality medium heavy spinning rod . I want something that would be in between medium and medium heavy I just don’t like how flimsy all of the medium rods I check out are. All of the medium heavy spinning rods I find now are too heavy are there any higher end ones that you would suggest? This rod would be for jerk baits, poppers, spinners. It’s basically a rod for the river but I just want something with a little bit more of a stiffer top fast action tip so I can really jerk the baits hard. Thanks!

What hooks would you recommend for 7" Senkos?