SirSnookalot

I would first check info the Internet as to the species being caught this time of year and what charter rates are now, rates are generally per boat not fisherman so going with 4 as opposed to 1 fisherman will cost you less. Charter boats fish differently than party boats, more trolling or drifting with live bait as opposed to drifting with cut or frozen bait. Depth is merely a measurement of how far offshore you are fishing, for example 300' doesn't not mean you're dropping lead that far down in the water column. I'm going offshore today, I go every Wednesday, most likely will fish around 125' or so, 1-2 oz of lead so my baits probably won't be more than about 15-20' under the surface, the depth will vary with the speed of the drift. When we troll, just like freshwater, the lures will be right at surface or barely under.

Those reels are very close in design to my Avet, looks like the Avet line of reels was used as guide.

You're tieing the knot wrong........a 5# fish should not break any knot. I only use FC leaders in the ocean, my knots hold much larger fish and I use a simple clinch knot. Me too. I suggest using retying often if your bait/knot has been out of the water for a long time. FC has a habit of becoming brittle. Little tough to catch fish if your bait is out of the water too ;D.

You're tieing the knot wrong........a 5# fish should not break any knot. I only use FC leaders in the ocean, my knots hold much larger fish and I use a simple clinch knot.

Probably Orbison or Presley in the 50's.

Depends on your target species and even more important the conditions you mostly fish. All around a med rod is good but they will vary from brand to brand, not all mediums are created equal. Not every angler can, only very experienced ones. No way could I handle the fish I catch on extremely light tackle without running them down with a boat, reel just doesn't hold enough line.

Thanks Bassman757 & QuakeNShake, that video should become a sticky. Style costs..plain and simple!

Polarizing of sunglasses has nothing to do with UV protection, 2 separate issues. If the sunglasses offer the recommended OSHA UV protection, you are fine with any brand. The frame is the issue of what is most comfortable for each individual. Both lenses and frames are very cheap, but marked up very high. I get my frames for my everyday glasses that retail 2-$300 for a mere fraction of retail from reps I know in the business. For fishing I wear Cocoons flip ups, works as well as any prescription filled polarized sunglasses I've purchased from my optician. For activities other than fishing I don't like polarized sunglasses.

Opposite here in Florida, west wind stay at home, 20 mph ne wind with a 4' groundswell...................I'm there !

Not that I chart the number of fish I catch, but spoons probably account for 60-70% of them. Cutting to the chase, it makes no difference what spoon you are using, they hit them all. That said different spoons have different actions and I base my freshwater spoons on the fishing conditions. Krocs are on the bottom of my list, they are ok for boat and pond use if you keep your rod tip low, they tend to flop on the surface more than other spoons, plus they are expensive. I like j spoons and clark spoons for weedier conditions( single hook a big plus ), mepps cyclops if I'm fishing a high banked canal, they do run under the water better ( salt water gold is flashier than freshwater gold). One of my favorites is a whaoo redfish spoon, skims above weeds pretty good too. If you stay with many of the top name brands you'll be spending more money than you need to, a spoon is a spoon............ Some of these spoons can give you line twist, especially if trolling, I suggest ball bearing swivels.

I like wind and lots of it, agree about fishing the bank getting the wind. For me it's all about baitfish, that's where there is a better chance of gamefish.

Any spinning reel in the 50-$100 range will give the performance needed for light duty freshwater fishing. Only suggestion I would make is to take your rod and put several reels on it to see which feels the best, and grabs your eye, brand is not nearly as important as long as the reel is smooth with a decent performing drag.

The good ole days are history, all that matters is now. I catch enough fish to make me happy, so why think about what was.

Smoked sturgeon will run about $30 per lb from a deli, it's good but not my favorite, I prefer sable. I've switched from Norwegian smoked salmon ( nova ) to Alaskan smoked salmon, liking the taste better.

For the rare moments toting a camera for fishing my pocket or a belt bag works fine. Guesstimating my fish weights works for me.

No contest for me, spinning all the way. I used a calcutta on a loomis (inshore saltwater) a few days ago, first time in 30 +years using a b/c, just like riding a bike, pretty easy. The outfit was beautiful but awkward, for me handling fish is much more comfortable with the appropriate spinning gear. I've been using a saltwater spinning medium 8/17 inshore rod for high banked canals lately, I can use lures 1/4 to an 1 oz easily, get the distance I need and the backbone to hoist larger bass up the side of an 8' bank, still needing no more than 10 or 15# braid. This is the perfect set up for me for this type of fishing.

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There is an oriental gentleman that comes out to the jettie all the time, always with loomis, stella, sustain and yesterday a caluctta( haven't seen him catch a fish in 5 years, but he tries). I switched outfits with him and started to cast, haven't touched a b/c in 35 years, just like riding a bike not one backlash. Not that I would ever buy one, prefer spinning, but that reel was very very sweet.

have caught them on flukes, top lures, senkos and other fish while reeling in.

That doesn't make sense to me. Why should the price point dictate the guarantee? I can't think of any complex mechanical product that is subject to wear and tear that comes with a lifetime warranty. The very best of the best, Mercedes Benz, Kitchen Aide mixers, Nikon Cameras, Ducatti Motorcycles and on and on....none of them offer a lifetime warranty just because they are expensive. JMHO Ronnie The higher ends reels that don't should, just because it isn't offered people accept that as the way it should be, I disagree. Ross fly reels, lifetime warranty Tibor reel, limited lifetime warranty Zeebass, lifetime excluding drag washers. The parts that go into a reel cost little when bought in volume at wholesale. The companies that employ overseas labor pay little per item and the cost of shipping isn't that much when broken down per item. My guess expensive reels probably cost no more that $100 to make, I think that's high too. A manufacturer's lifetime repair or replace if needed sound very reasonable to me, it is also a great selling point and could command an even higher retail price.

I lean with piscicidal on this one. My set expense ratio can vary depending on my target species is and where I'm fishing. Offshore the emphasis is on the reel, one that has a good drag and can stand up to salt and constant salt spray, any decent $100 rod will work fine. Freshwater I'd go with rod, for me any $50-$100 spinning reel is more than adequate to handle the fish and the environment. Inshore & ICW it gets closer 50/50.

I'll tell you what the stella lacks.............any reel in that price range should come with a lifetime warranty, if it's that good( which I doubt), you won't use the warranty anyway.

I've seen many "marginal" people at BPS, no doubt some immature halfwit has given it a shot.

I own 5 floogs and 1 shakespere, all perfect never a problem. 1 supreme has been used in saltwater well over a year for larger fish, still perfect.

I play the hand I'm dealt, as much as I love NFl I'll just do something else, not a big deal. This situation is no different than any other union negotiation, I won't judge it from the sidelines. I do not know the terms of the NFL contract with their healthcare provider, what they are covered for while playing, non working illness or injury and, coverages for their family and most important after their career is over. It's been settled !!