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1a - different shapes travel across the bottom differently. If you aren't in rocks, I would just go with whatever's cheapest. 1b. You'll get the feel for how to shake/move the bait. Tungsten lets you feel the bottom make-up better. No different than using it for T-rigs. 2. Cover vs. no cover 3. Only as it affects your desired depth above the bottom.

Also, the Crystal is a fusion.

This pretty much sums things up. Thread over.

Tell that to the posse. ;D

I'm pretty sure you're going to find that to be nothing more than rumor. No way they are built using a blank that costs more than the finished rod, LOL. Ahh, I thought it was confirmed on here.

If it's true they are built on the NFC blanks, how can you go wrong with them?

x2. Get a Lansky.

1 - 2 rod lengths for me.

They're the same as the Yum Dinger, made by the same mfctr. They fish fine; I've used Yamamoto's but switched to these because I can't tell a difference but my wallet can. Make sure you buy as many bags of the Dents N Dings as the site allows because those are a true killer deal.

Straight shank with heat shrink shaped for your keeper just like Adam said. Braid will help your hook percentage, though, but the ultimate issue is the EWG.

I believe the ProQ normally comes with 4 on (they slide out and touch the race on the inside of the side cover). You'll only want 2 on (or 1 and some mag brakes on), unless your new to BC's. They snap outward for "on" and snap inward for "off".

I use it. It's very comparable to Bpro's XPS fluoro. It's cheap because it was one of the earliest Seaguar's fluoro so it's been out for a while. They have other types for different price-points.

Don't trade in your old beloved JM just for the discount. Find another reel or get one of their $5 reels and use that for a trade in.

Mag brakes?

Or his new crankbaits. Wonder why there hasn't been any Classic winning bait threads? Seems odd; thought for sure there'd be a bunch....

Whatever you get, make sure it's also a left-handed rod to match the 201.

What color and trailer did he have on his chatterbait(s)? Inquiring minds want to know. 8-) Boyd produced a serious bag as well. Green Pumpkin with a watermelon red lake fork magic shad trailer.. With a skirt, or without a skirt?

What color and trailer did he have on his chatterbait(s)?

Get a Zillion. It'll take some work/time to get it under $200 but it's doable. Note, I only recommend it because you want something different (plus it's a great great reel). All of those reels you have listed, and the Patriarch, are all excellent.

Looks like another variation of the Pro Qualifier.

I'm in. 2 Turners and a Karate Monkey set up fully rigid/single speed. I build all my bikes myself.

Lansky. Hands down. http://www.amazon.com/Lansky-Professional-Sharpening-System-Serrated/dp/B001KN3OKO/ref=pd_sbs_sg_4

In the words of Denny Brauer - "that's 17 lbs you won't catch in this tourney now."

In case you haven't, make sure you handle several, particularly out of the box so you have a good sample size.

You better be careful, Pantera - you could be the Jonathon E of this board...