Blade-Runner

Shallow cranks 15# Big Game Mid depth cranks 12# FC Deep cranks 12# FC Spinnerbait 15# Big Game Jerkbait 8-12# FC Texas Rig 12# FC or 50# Power Pro Carolina Rig 12# FC or 50# Power Pro Frog 50# braid Power Pro Traps 12# FC or 50# PP Jig 12# FC or 50# Power Pro

I have the Humminbird 565 and it is a very nice mid-range unit.

St. Croix LEC70MHF. It has the ability to cast a variety of jig weights well, and has plenty of power.

Red Eye Shad.

Research the body of water. Know your weather.

Ledgebuster. Don't forget about the lift-drop special single colorado, too.

Hello, I am contemplating going to look at a 2000 Fisher Marsh Hawk 180. Unfortunately, information is sparse on this model. I've tried to do some research but I cannot dig up much... It doesn't appear that this particular model is available anymore. The vessel has a 75 hp Merc 2-stroke and looks to be in good shape; however the photos I have are covered. I cannot find any details on the layout of the boat, etc...I am also wondering if this year/model was fully welded and how the decking looks (wood-free?). I have heard they have a reputation for good build and are apparently part of the Tracker group now. If anyone owns a Fisher and has any comments, they would be appreciated. The exterior photos reveal what looks like a much steeper "V" than I've noticed on many other aluminum bass rigs. I am also curious about the livewell setup/capacity. Thanks for any opinions - time to upgrade.

Roadrunners have always been good to me, yet my largest crappie have always come on crankbaits.

Popper: Rapala Skitter Pop (Clown) Walker: LC Sammy 100 (MS) Floating Jerk: Bomber Long A (Bone)

Possible submerged roadbed between Baypoint Beach Dr. loop and the Southdale picnic area?

Everybody gets bass thumb. It's usually a good sign since the fish must be biting. I show it off like a prizefighter shows off a cauliflower. Stop lipping them or maybe try NuSkin. Cornhuskers lotion works good for bass thumb.

Fish at night.

I have the Viento and think it is a solid reel. However, I stopped using the Twitchin' Bar within about a week. Retrieve and rod is where the action is. Literally.

I'm an avid bowhunter, but cannot afford a $600 + bow. My Parker has kept the freezer full and got me into P&Y, albeit just once. If I were to spend that $$ it would be Mathews or Hoyt. Period. Haven't seen any of the new BowTech models or AR's.

Zoom Superfluke Jr. White Pearl or Chartreuse Pearl.

RC's only $12 - darnitt I wanted cheaper. I just wish the Stacy King jerkbaits had been typical LC quality - I bought a bunch a couple years ago only to find out I had to reweight them to get them to suspend like a Pointer...

I wasted some $$ on Vanish earlier in the decade.

I love St. Croix' ML power spinning rods! They're perfect for a "crossover" rod when I want to handle finesse bass baits, small cranks/jerks, and river smallies - as well as other species like marbleyes, crappie, trout... I only have one right now, a PS70MLF, but I am looking into picking up a new AVS63MLXF within the next week or so...That particular rod is hard to find, but I think it will fit the bill perfectly for me - unless I convince myself to get a SR782 IMX.

50# PP

1) Casting 2) 6'6" 3) Medium 4) Fast 5) 6.2:1 6) Fluorocarbon 7) 10 lb.

Live bait.

Nice setup - I have the exact same rod with an older Curado 200 5:1. You will love the combo. Best all-around cranking rod I've found. And so light... As to your inquiry, I cannot say how it would be impacted. I usually only use heavier line when shallow cranking heavier cover, so I use a different rod/reel for that. My line of choice for the crankin carrot is either 12-lb. Big Game or 12-lb. Berkley 100% FC. There's so many factors besides just line diameter and you don't really have a baseline to compare it to. Cast length, water temperature, etc...not withstanding - I'd agree with maybe a couple feet shallower than, say 10-lb. mono (which seems to be the baseline most folks compare to)... Copolymer density could yield some advantage over comparable mono, so it may not be just cross-section/diameter that is a determinant. Somebody will have some equation or calculation for you soon, I'm sure.

Cabela's First Flight Breathable Waders.

The highest grade Shimano I have is a Clarus, so I cannot provide comparison for the Crucial. However, I own many St. Croix and the Avid is truly wonderful. It is a very sensitive and high quality stick.

I love Super Hogs. Particularly June Bug.