Hammer 4

I didn't look at all of them, but this may be a good start..? https://www.ebay.com/b/Daiwa-Baitcasting-Fishing-Reel-Handles/178885/bn_7274204 Also, possible that one of the site sponsors may be able to help ya.. http://delawarevalleytackle.com/

It would probably be o.k...depending on how thick the cover is, and the size of the fish.

Check out the Irod 783sb, 7'8" . I was tossing my 6" hud (2oz) mabye a touch more, and the rod I found had good action, and would cast really well, likely due to the somewhat softer tip. I paired that rod with a Diawa tatlua 200 with 17lb sufix camo. I almost bought the fury, but I prefer the handle on the Irod. I've owned Dobyns swimbait rods in the past, and If I decide to start tossing 8-10" huds, I will likely go with the Irod again.

For lighting, try a red light if you want to be stealthy..

Yup, he does state that he doesn't have " a lot to spend " which could mean just about any amount under say 300.00 or so. More info is really needed to offer a educated answer.

This needs to be in the Fishing Flea Market.

Great news reb...Hope all goes well from here on out.

71 and still having Fun..!!

Yup, key is to stop the spool a split second Before the lure hits the water, then start reeling. Doing this will keep the bait/lure just sub surface..

Scott, where I fish, we usually get fairly strong winds. Lighter braid is susceptible to wind knots. Granted lighter braid may cast a bit further, and fishing from shore longer cast's are a good thing 99% of the time. I stopped using light braid years ago..If it works for you..great, but it won't in some cases.

Hard to say why..With time it will get better, practice, practice..and more practice..

Heavier baits I back off the brakes a tad, and spool tension as much as I can get away with. Lighter lures add more braking, and if need be, more spool tension. Again lower cast's vs high bombing cast's work better..

20 lb braid on a baitcaster isn't the best combo..although you can get away with it until...it gets windy, or you tie on to light of a bait..40 lb braid would be better. Also, check your settings on your reel when throwing different weight lures to compensate..And keep your cast's as low, or parallel to the water as possible.

Except he's Married...

What is your budget..?

And never skimp on the tag length...

I'll use 17lb sometimes, mostly 15 lb...San Diego jam knot. Although I have used a uni, but 99% of the time an SD knot.

7 footer for me..I agree, your height has nada to do with the length of rod when casting.

Usually 12lb Sufix elite camo mono..Just started using this line, really like it so far.

7'4" heavy for froggin...7'9" xtra heavy for flippin..

You really don't make a "cast" when Flipping vs pitching , ect...Here's how you pitch..

Ya know, I have a pack of 4" Yamamoto Pink senco's I've not tried. Think I'll break em out for the next outing.

Spooled my spinning reel (2500) with 8lb sniper. Went fishing for a few hrs. at the local park lake. Line cast's well, 0 memory, until....A nice gust of wind came along as I was casting, I was watching my line hit the water and didn't notice a good sized wind loop/ knot until I had reeled in about 3 or 4 yards of line argh!!..couldn't get the knot out. But I'm pretty happy with the line so far. BTW, no line conditioner used.

I use KVD cond. now, but I think I'm gonna order some Tangle Free Monday.

On my small pension, I buy only what I need, and replace baits as needed. Long time ago when I was working I had more, and Expensive baits then I needed..Lesson learned in my case..