Hammer 4

Mega Strike here also..

If you are going to be throwing 3 oz. baits, I would consider going to a 300 size reel. My Tatula 200 doesn't perform as well as my tatula 300 in the 3 oz range.

I sorta feel bad for younger kids that grew up in the 80's, 90's and 2000's. So many restrictions in place. Not to get into the political stuff. But growing up in the 50's and being a teen in the 60's is something I wish kids these days could experience.

My only concern with the MH/F is hooksets would be a issue, due to softer tip. I frog with a 7'4" H/XF. If you can go with the H/F that would be better imho.

If you haven't searched this site yet. I found numerous threads on bass spinning rods, maybe have a look see.? https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/search/?q=Best bass spinning rod&quick=1

Also, ya might consider the Mattlures U2 bluegil and crappie swimbaits. These run 18.99. They catch fish, and are fairly durable. I have about a dozen of them.

Not the Best, but a oldie.. Why do Cow wear bells. Umm, cuz their horns don't work..

Rage Swimmer X 5

Not sure how you would feel about round reels, but Shimano has a Cardiff 200 with a 5:8-1 reel. Price is 129.99 at TW. I've had a Cardiff in the past for tossin large swimbaits, worked very well. Anyhow, just a thought. On edit, the price is Not 19.99, but 129.99, sorry, bout that..

If I'm not mistaken, even that would be illegal, because you would transporting game fish on Cali land, unless you got a permit to do so.

Also, flukes can be fished as a jerkbait, very effective.

We Need Rain, and Badly.

Does anyone here use Reel Scrubber.? I have a can from about 8 or 9 years ago, not sure if it's still good to go.

S&H stamps...We got more than a few items with those stamps.

When I was 16, I could get a 1/2 tank of gas in my 55 Chevy for $ 1.50.

No, was a 1/2 ton pick up..But I have seen the trike that your talking about.

I recall when reg. gas was 18 cents per gal....ahh, the good ole days.

Born in 1948. Here in so. cali, we had simple things like the Good Humor ice cream truck that drove around neighborhoods. We also had the Helms bakery truck, great donuts, especially the jelly filled donuts. You could walk to the out lying of homes and pick figs, pomegranates ect. to snack on.

^^^^ This. Better off using straight braid.

Sort of as needed, but, with mono usually once a year, unless that reel see heavy use. Only have 1 reel with fluro, and that could last for a few years, as I don't use it as often as my other rigs. Braid, only when the spool gets low. Which isn't very often.

Just to add a piece of advice if your hanging unfinished solid exterior doors. Seal the top, and bottoms and even the the mortise where the hinges mount. If you don't , bet your bottom dollar that door will warp after time. Hanging timely 8' doors was always fun..lol

7 Up, the Un Cola...

Any bottom contact bait, yes, I'm always in touch with my line, and I watch it like a hawk also. Any other bait, nope.

Mine depends on when, where and the conditions I'm fishing in, and what the fish want.

Irod genesis III, are great rods for the $$$. Just check the reviews on tacklewarehouse .