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Shore fishing sometimes demands (needs) that a long cast be made. That's one reason why I use a 7'6" rod.

Barbless (crimped) makes releasing SOOOooo much easier, less damage to the fish too. 95% of my worm hooks are barbless.

That would be awesome...thanks a bunch.

Sounds good, I'll bring some Megastrike with me.. I have told myself that I should fish a jig exclusively until Im comfortable and confident in my jig fishing abilities. As for the scent I use Bang Pure Crawfish and I slather it with that stuff. About fishing at Tri City, im there almost everyday cuz its so close to my house. Im down to meet up at Tri City if you wanna check it out, I can show you some spots that have produced for me. But that would have to stay between you and me... :-X

We have a few guys here that I would easily classify as Pro's...that have day jobs.. Not going to name..names, for fear that I would leave someone out.

1 or 2/0 Misqito or octopus hook, depending on if I have a Senco, or a roboworm type bait on. Opps, just noticed you said Stick baits..lol

Can you make some in Trout flavor for my soft trout swimbaits..? ;D

Get the Crucial. I have a Rick Clunn, and no way is it as good as the Crucial..same goes for the Vendetta. Plus you get a Lifetime warranty with the Shimano..

I dunno, I have fished the sweet beavers alot, rigged everyway..ect..never had a lot of luck with them.. Yet, I can fish either a Huddelbug, or waveworm crawdudes, and catch fish. Maybe it's just the high pressure waters of so. cali... ;D

I think Paul posted some excellent info. Keep at it, once you begin to learn the feeling of bass hitting a jig, you catchs will increase. I would recomend that you add some scent also. So far I've had good luck with Megastrike. Long Fin has it. I haven't fished tri cities, but might head over to check it out..I'll be sure to bring plenty of jigs..

You may want to post this in the Rod, Reel, and Line forum...mod's will likely move it anyways. Sorry don't have an answer to your ?

Are you serious..? Dang, that's a Great buy...wish I could find deals like that.. :-/

I picked up some Trilene 100% fluro..and I don't get bit anymore with that, than I did with YoZuri ultrasoft in mist green.. I'm really liking braid, but like Paul said, the wind blows it all over the place, even when I tossin swimbaits with it..definitly consider it though.

I hope they catch more fish than the river2sea spinnerbaits do.. :

Casting into the wind, double lrg willow blades...it's not goin that far. 1 willow, and 1 colorado..1/2 oz into the wind, and I can zing out there pretty far..so it all depends on stuff..

How deep is the water your fishin..? Spoons (flutter) in deep water, jigs with uncle Josh's pork trailer ( trimed)..in any depth.

Haha, I thought of the same thing.. ;D Get jiggy wit it.. 8-)

Well, I just spent about 20 mins. coating all my baits with Megastrike in preperation for tomorrows outing..that includes chatterbaits, spinners, swimbaits (soft), Huddelbugs, and a few creature baits. No worms for tomorrow. Bobby, make the check out to........... ;D

Those are absolutly sweet...I hate you.. ;D Congratz on your collection.. 8-)

I tried Bang craw scent...just comes off once the lure hits the water..kinda creates a oil slick.. : worthless imho...get some Megastrike..and JJ's Magic.

Either imho..I prefer the 2500. I use 4 to 8 lb line, and the 2500 holds enough for my needs.

Dropshot is still part of worming. Unless your flipping jigs in Heavy cover, or chucking frogs in heavy pads. Your current reel works fine.. If you are wanting to buy another reel...maybe upgrade, or try swimbaiting.. BTW, now is a good time to work on your "worm" techniques..it will pay dividens down the road.

I suspect he's fishing from shore. I know in the heat of the battle it's sometimes hard to do what is needed sometimes. i.e. keeping the rodtip down so the fish won't jump, you wanting to keep pressure on them so naturaly you raise the tip way up, and in shallow water, that bass can be out of the water in a flash. Set the hook, then keep the rod as low as you can, while maintaing pressure. I've lost a few in city lakes, so don't worry...it gets better.. Also, it helps I find to trim the weed guards on the jigs..

That was one heck of a Deal..congratz.