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There is a DSG about 30 minutes away from me, but I never get there. I have a small Gander store 5 min. from me, Cabelas is 8 min. away, Gander "Superstore" about 30 min, and BPS a little over an hour away. Used to have a Sportsmans warehouse too, but that is gone now. So you can understand why I never get to a DSG.

I would go with a spinnerbait for sure...white of course. Maybe a Johnson silver minnow with a grub trailer...also in white.

I know it is illegal in Minnesota if you do not have the appropriate documentation allowing you to stock a manmade pond. Knew someone who did the same thing, mainly stocked his private pond with crappie, bluegill, and walleye (can't remember the size of the pond, but it was large and one area was at least 35' deep). Anyway, the MN DNR got a tip that he was doing this, so they checked it out. I believe the story goes that he did not have any documentation that he had purchased walleye fingerlings, which, I assume, is the proper way of stocking a private pond, not catching full grown walleye, transporting them, and then throwing them in your pond. They ended up draining 2/3rds of the pond and confiscating his truck and anythng that was deemed used for transporting these fish. He eventually got his truck back, only after paying a hefty fine - $3000.00 if my memory serves me right. (sorry for he long post)

I use the Falcon FTO 701 Spinnerbait Organizer....checkout Tackle Warehouse site - (Sorry, I'm a newbie and would put in a link directly to it, but I'm not allowed to until I post 10 "Normal" messages) :'(

I too like the full cork rods so I primarily stick to the St. Croix Avid and G.Loomis rods.

Shimano Reel Guy. St. Croix and G.Loomis rod Guy.

I would opt for the Fenwick GT. I have owned a few in the past and they performed very well. I would also give some serious thought to moby's suggestion, if you have a Cabela's in your area.

I use YUM Boogee Tails. the twin tails have good action and they sell at a reasonable price.

Congrats on a your personal best!

St. Croix or Gloomis.

If money is truley no issue, my vote goes for the Shimano Calais.