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That is what I thought Sam, not sure. Thanks. I went to the James yesterday over behind James river high and the water was a little warmer then I thought it would be.

Hugenot Flatwater, which area do you mean?

Ninja, thanks for posting I had a lot of those same questions.

Kevin, I think there is a thread in this forum for a Richmond, central VA meet and greet next Saturday. Look for that and see if you can make it. Also, I am probably a neighbor of yours, I am over behind Chesterfield Towne Center. So, I have fished those same waters, they are not easy to pull fish from! Get your casting and aim during casting down and then the river will be warm enough. Remeber, fishing is suppose to be fun, not a stresser, if you dont catch anything try to figure out why you did not. This time of year, I would try crankbaits and spinnerbaits.

I can wait till later. Some one create a poll of suggested dates, give it till Thursday (random day) take the winning date and lets go fishing!

"Fat Bottom Girls you make the rocking world go 'round!!!" ;) ;) ;) ;) Very nice bass!! Great job,

I could make it next Saturday.

Thank you G! I was getting ready to ask the same question and now I get to read all about the resposnes! One question guys, is the higher speed ratio reels needed, or could I do it with a Curado 200E5?

Does this mean that Lucky Craft will no longer produce the RC 1.5s? If so, I need to pick up a few more. Yeah, I thought 2nd and 3rd used the LC RC1.5s?

Thanks Bassin! I was wondering that yesterday.

I have never used a Diawa, but like Shimano they have been around in the reel making buisness for a long time!!! I would say you can not go wrong with either and it will come down to personal preference.

wwwwwoooooooooooooooowwwwwwwww!!! :o :o Goose, how is the weather on cloud 9? Well done!! Awesome stuff, two great catches! What lure did you catch them on again? LOL!!

The pros need to be honest and the consumer needs to be smart to recognize a "sales," job!

I just had to pay $127 for eardrops! Health insurance just like oil, just like politics is a scam. Everyone needs it, therefore they keep increasing the prices.

HAhah, funny you mentioned that. I caught my first bass of the new year today on my Crucial/Curado combo using a Rapala slashbait. She was about 4 lb. Shimano makes great rods, a lot of people do not pay attention or seem not to. Shimano tapers from the handle down with some magic ratio. A lot of companies have "stepped down," at the cork closet to the tip of the rod. Creates another "bend point," if you will. The creates less backbone for the hook sets and Shimano rods can have a faster tip for lure action. Just from what I have seen in the past.

I have an 200E5 sitting on a Crucial, great combo there!

Read reviews of each on bassproshops website and ***.com. In fact, I am not fimilar with it, but I think TW has a Demo program. The Shimano Curado looks a little weird and goofy, but it is engineered really well! (So are Abu's and Quantam) The Curado is butter. One thing I would suggest is where ever you got to look at these reels do not make judgement on the reels that are out for everyone to play with. Those could be damaged and very worn out, not the best specimens. Ask for ones in the boxes still to play with and get a feel for.

yeah, I did not want to be the first with the Shimano vs. Abu agument, but I have a 200E5 and 2009 Preimer. Curado by a mile. You have to experiement and get the cent. brake set, but once you do it is pure joy! The reel just feels so solid in my hand, have complete faith in that Shimano!

Which one feels better in your hands?

That is what gets me! Brand new lures that are not even on the market yet. So, how much of their catches are because of something new the bass have not seen before?

Yeah, the Yellow Perch color is incredible coming through the water! I have caught plenty fish on mine! Here is the link to the BPS website. My screename on there is Sach, look at the pictures I put up of what the fish did to my lure. http://www.basspro.com/Rapala-XRap-Shad-Shallow/product/10202084/-1536553

Except KVD actually wins... Hahah, I was kind of curious to see if someone would make that comment. As a second thought, I would say no, it is not good because whatever KVD wins on will be flying off the shelf! So, instead of people actually learning about fishing, they will say KVD caught fish on this and won so I should at least catch something. It is the "Kool-Aid," effect people will just drink the KA and become lazy.

I am terrible at REACH! I usually prefer the Objective game types so, K/D ratio is not as important as winning. Crazy kids and their energy drinks have the advantage in this game.

Not sure, but he is like the Dale Earnhardt Jr. of BASS fishing. So, popular and so much pressure and he keeps on finding a way to catch fish.

AAAAAAHHHHH, very jealous! Nice job guys!