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At work. I still get all of the banners and other graphics, and with other message boards I can see their avatars and pics just fine, so I doubt it's being blocked by the firewall group.

What's your budget? Sounds like you'll be throwing heavy lures so you'll need a MH or H action rod. Lots of good options from $60-300.

There was a thread on this not too long ago and it was fairly evenly split: many think line visibility is a non-issue and many think it is or can be. Experienced fishermen on both sides.

6 of my 8 reels are spooled with braid or a fusion and not one of them has this problem. Just my experience, but if it were so prevalent one would think it would manifest itself on at least one of my reels.

- Toad - Senko - Space-monkey - Worm - Anaconda - ribbon-tail - jig - may be higher or not at all depending on the cover and the bottom make up

As of the past week I can no longer see anyone's avatar or pictures uploaded - might anyone know why? It's not my browser as I've - cleared cache - tried i on both IE and Firefox I've checked the control panel and didn't see a setting to turn on/off images so I'm at a loss.

Braid is more sensitive than fluoro. It goes: Braid > Fluoro > Mono However, each has their benefits and place.

The Fireline Crystal I've been using for years is not flat, it's quite round and is a big reason why I like it so much.

Wacky rigged senkos for deeper water/windier conditions. Rage Tail Space Monkey

People appear to be using the search function; isn't it marvelous?

7' LTB MH - very light, very fast/stiff, very sensitive. I just built up a rod on that blank and it is a *lot* of rod (so to speak). I will be building up a 7' LTB M to compare but that will be a ways out. If your catching a lot of 2lbs or less fish, I'd go with something less stout.

If it works for him and he has fun fishing it, then it's a good setup. Agree. I have and still use an Avid MM 7' rod with great success - both with toads and senkos. It's a blast.

Whichever has what I want at the price I want - which is rarely. I did have a crappy CS experience with Cabela's the only time I used their CS, but it was for an online order. I imagine in store would have been a better experience but there was no store near me at the time.

Who says we only fish for fish? Make sure you measure and weigh Hawk before you take the hook out and release him...

Not so fast - obviously we need a Poll for this but let's lay out all the info so people can choose wisely in the Poll: - left handed availability - gear ratios - color - weight - magnetic/centrifugal brakes - aftermarket handle availability The Zebco could be the sleeper pick for 2009 reel of the year.

I could never get used to top mounted cranks so I had mine built on the bottom. It gives me more leverage being lower on the rod for when I cast, hold the rod and crank all in the same hand.

Fireline Crystal is white but it will become darker over time as it gets dirty from use. Fireline tracer has alternating colors so it should stand out and is designed to be seen by the angler.

Spinning or baitcasting? Spinning - Shimano Sedona for $39 here: http://www.justforfishing.com/browse.cfm/4,2758.html Baitcasting - go used; can get Bpro Pro Qualifiers and Extremes in that price range.

I do something similar to this but have drilled through the cap so you can slide the whole senko through the cap and position the band where you want it.

You can also get butane powered soldering irons as well. Lots of no cord options available in the event you don't have a tree nearby to plug in to.

Try a downward sweep for the hookset. With plenty of gusto, of course.

Are you pausing before setting the hook, like you would do with a top water? Other than that, maybe they aren't hitting it to eat so they aren't taking it in fully.

This thread now has lock written all over it.

Interesting. You made me check Walgreens on line and they have something called Mighty Mendit that may be the same thing; can anyone confirm? http://www.walgreens.com/store/product.jsp?CATID=302276&navAction=jump&navCount=0&nug=VPD&skuid=sku5410401&id=prod5411534

Yes, it is an excellent reel in that price range, but there are other great reels in that range as well. The Citica should definitely be on everyone's short list of reels in that range.