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Can anyone recommend some good "how to" video's on demonstrating how to pitch/flip. Thanks, Esox

5" Green Pumpkin Senko

I buy high end and low end lures, mostly because I have confidence in them. Of course in order to have confidence in something, you have to buy it at some point and try it until you have determined it is a success or not. I am not one to limit myself necessarily because of cost. I have two ways of choosing a lure I have never used. One, I do my research on a particular lure and I learn from others experiences with with it (have made many buying decisions based on information I have found in this forum), or two, by my gut and what little knowledge I have. If it looks like a quality lure (components) and has aspecst of it's design that from my experience has worked for me, I am willing to take a chance on it, wether it cost 5.00 or 15.00. It is all part of the overall experience for me.

Thanks for the posts guys. Nice video JF. I will probably go with the Avid 7'0. Still up in the air on the reel though.

I have been using a Med. MF spinning rod for throwing 1/4 oz crankbaits, which works just fine. Thing is I absolutely love throwing heavier crankbaits on a baitcaster and would like to do the same with 1/4 oz cranks. But, I am extremely nervous about choosing the right rod and reel combination to effectively do this (more so the reel). I have my eye on several crankbait rods, St. Croix 7' MM in either the Premier or Avid lineup. However, I have no real idea on the reel. My gut instinct is that I need a more expensive reel. My wallets idea of expensive is a reel over 150.00. Because, and it could be just me, that it would be more "forgiving" when tossing light baits (I'm talking true 1/4 oz.) - I could be totally off base here, but would like some guidence and perspectives if you would be so kind. Thanks Esox

Just picked up my first jerkbait - 78SP in Ghost Minnow. Never have thrown a jerkbait for bass in my life. Call me crazy, but I have a lot of confidence in this bait, simply from all the positive posts about them on this forum.

If I may make a suggestion for you to take a look at, St. Croix offers a 6'8" Medium XF in the avid lineup in both bc and spinning. Works real well for weightless plastics as well as jerkbaits, makes a decent topwater rod also, at least in my experience. (They offer it in all their lineups in some form or another, starting at the Mojo line.) They also offer a 6'8" MHF in several, but not all of thier line, starting at the Rage.

I have one of these rods, but in a spinning model. I was looking for a shallow to medium crankbait rod. Back then I was pretty new to baitcasters and could not throw anything light on a BC (still can't), so I opted for a spinning rod. I orignally wanted the MHMF but could not locate one to save my life, just MMF. So I picked one up and am so glad I did. It is a true Moderate Fast action IMO. Works great for anything up to 10-12 ft. I have tried DD14's with it and it handles them well enough, but DD22, was a little too much for this rod (reason I wanted a MH, so I could use one rod for all sizes of cranks that I enjoy to throw.) I have no doubt the casting rods will perform just as well. With that being said, when these went on sale because they were coming out with the current models, they went for 89.99, casting and spinning. This was at Gander Mountain at the time. I think you would be able to get some sort of discount because it is the previous model...never hurts to ask. Esox

I have an HMG MMF. Older model (2yrs old? Blank color is red). Works great for lighter cranks that dive to 8'. I have tried it with DD14's and it works ok, but maybe not the best option. It is rated 1/4 to 3/4. I have used Fenwick rods on and off over the years, and they are a very good rod, often overlooked. Another suggestion, which may seem a bit out there, but have you thought of checking out Saltwater rods. I know, sounds crazy but check out St. Croix's web site -www.stcroixrods.com. In the Saltwater line, check out the Tidemaster Inshore, they have a good selection of spinning rods in various lengths, rated from M, MH, and H, in Moderate actions. I mention this, because when it is time to upgrade or add, I am pretty confident I will go this route for crankbaits that I want to throw on a spinning rod. If you want a step up, their Avid Inshore line has a few to offer also, but not as many as the Tidemaster lineup. Esox

Looking forward to a review after you have some time to use it. I too am wondering if you will see any better performance. My knee jerk reaction is that you will see the same as the 200e7, I hope to be proven wrong. Regardless, I am sure it will do what it is intended to do, and you will be happy with it.

Being as both of these are new to the market, I would try to get my hands on both and see what you think then. Or, if you can wait, see what reviews come out on both as time goes on.

Tried this technique out for the first time today....and it worked great! I was competing with my buddy who was using shiners under his slip bobber. Slipbobber/Senko = 6, Slipbobber/Shiner = 0. Nothing huge, but they ranged from 16" to the biggest at 19" - all taken in about 12-15 FOW. My buddy was amazed by this, something he, nor I would have thought of if I did not read it here first on this forum.

Looks good. Out of curiosity, what size hook is that?

You may want to check out Gloomis Classic live bait Saltwater rods, it may fit the bill. (Specifically the LR844S) - http://www.gloomis.com/publish/content/gloomis_2010/us/en/conventional/rods/classic_saltwater/live_bait.html

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I have both the 200 and 300 and absolutely love them. You will not go wrong if you decide to pick one up.

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Curious to know what happens to Gulp when a bass digests it? It's composition is different than your everyday plastic baits..or at least advertised as.

What brand was your fathers rod and/or what dollar amount are you willing to spend?

I have been seeing this term used in a few posts and am curious about it. What exactly does one mean when they say the rod is tip heavy? Is it something that can only be determined by feel when you pick up a rod? Is it something that can be measured in some way? What are the advantages or disadvantages of a rod that is tip heavy? Thanks for your replies in advance. Esox

I agree that St. Croix Avids tend to have a little more power so to speak, at least in my experience and observations. For example I have a MBR783 MHF loomis, which acts more like my Croix MF, than my Croix MHF. Even their specs are the same: 1/4 - 3/4oz lure, line 10-17lb test. I should note that my Croixs are pre IPC casting rods, so maybe things are a bit different now. Oh, and I would still go with the MHF, especially if you can get the LT for that price.

I usually buy power pro in 300yds. I split this as evenly as I can amongst three rods, so I get about 100 yds per reel. In my experience, I have yet to have a bass, pike, or walleye, make a run the length of a football field. Can't say what other freshwater species would do. (I do use a mono backer)

I pay for them because, at least to this point, they are my number one producing bait. My hangup on trying any similiar bait is the worry it will not have the same action as the Senko.

I write the weight and the diving range on the underside of the bill with a fine sharpie marker. Then I organize by weight and depth. (Incredible overkill )

Never have done this before, but I am going to try to fish deep crankbaits this summer. I have decided on DD14 and DD22's as the crankbait I want to throw. I have an Avid MHMF rod and I fish mainly clear lakes, with the occassional stained lake ever so often. So for those of you that use the Norman DD crankbaits, my question to you is, what are your best producing color or colors. (There are a lot to choose from...)Thanks in advance. Esox