Hammer 4

I find that slower retrive works best, also if your going to 'twitch" it, Very little rod movement is needed.

10, or 12 lb yozuri ultrasoft works great on bc'rs too..

Was that the Ultra soft..? *** does carry Yo Zuri Hybrid, perhaps it doesn 't carry it in clear but it carries it in camo green.

I have used spinning gear for triggin for over 15 yrs..no problems..

I Completley agree with Raul..as I have the Clarus, and the Shara.

Matt, I think we have to take into account the shear number of fishermen out there when the lake are open. Yes some of the SD lake are only open certain days, but when they are,look out, the big bass boats are Flyin to get to their fave spots. As for most LA county lakes, i.e. Castaic, Piru ect..open 7 days, and yup you can fish em at night. It would be really nice if we (my Son and I) could go to a lake, and not have 30 other people around at the same time. BTW, there are lakes in Texas I'd love to fish..I'm no expert, nor am I a trohpy hunter.

Well, I went and bought my rod, and reel today, got a Smokein deal on the Shimano Calcutta rod, 7'6" MH, was only a few bucks more than the Okuma..also didn't buy the Curado, a low profile reel just didn't seem to "fit" on the bigger handle, so I got the Cardiff 201A, spooled up with yozuri 12lb hybrid. Gonna take it for a test run tomorrow. Thanks for all of your replies, much appreciated.

I wish someone would Tell me how to catch a 25lb bag..Easily. No offence, but some of so.cali's best have a hard time gettin a 25 lb bag and that's on some of our best lakes. I can usually get 2-4 lb'rs..it's the dd girls that I'd like to catch. Then again, maybe I'm just lousey at fishing..

I'll be throwing mainly Mattlures hard bluegill, and other lighter baits, the Mattlures weighs 1.65 oz..so now I'm thinking the 7'6" MH would be better..?

Ordering mine tomorrow..

I'm looking at the GS-C7111MH...opinions..?

Matt, please check your PM's..

I've been looking at a few, the Nitro is outta my price range 229.00, thanks to Fishdontlieme for the links, the Okuma is lookin pretty good, I think Burley might have sealed the deal..lol Thanks.

Why not the female bg..?

I know some can run well into the 300.00 range..I don't have that kinda $$$ to spend on one at this time. The reel would be the Curado 201E7. Any suggestions..?

Even the 10lb works great, cast's a tad further with lighter baits too..I've had both and presently using the 10 lb yozuri. Try 12lb, it works great for me. A little more manageable and casts further yet still has strong breakage rating

How do you find the Thermocline..? BTW, great thread.

WRB...do you do any Guideing..? Nice fish.

Same here...I had to use em for a t rig once, as I ran outta worm hooks..lol

Very nice fish Roger......

I HATE carp..... >

Yeah, but she Looked good catching them...

Real funny...

Great interview.......Thanks Glenn

These are my Weakpoints.... :-[ Good with plastic's though..