luz2blaze

great tips above. I like to swing real low and sidearm like this. Thats not me but you get it. I use a 6ft rod and the same baits as J Francho suggest plus hollow frogs,tubes and tons of practice 8-)

New River! http://www.ncangler.com/forums/f39/smallmouth-fall-20020.html check out this link and come by NCangler sometime. 8-)

here you go. http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1256672139

I have not used that rod,but I do like a short rod with a shorter hander. My weapon of choice is a CR722 If the Daiwa feels good in your hand with your reel on it, go for it!

Go buy the FALCON! I said in your other post that it would be a noodle compared to your ABU...... is it? Its a real nice rod, and will serve you well. I throw cranks all the time without a crankin rod. Just really dont want an extra fast tip. That falcon will throw small and med sized cranks great.I would recommend the 7ft.Plus it will make a great all rounder 8-)

Welcome from a fellow NCer! Lake Norman, Lake Wylie if you head this way. 8-)

The 7'Med is a noodle compared to that abu. I would suggest you hold one first. why not another abu?

Powell 683c 8-)

I'm very sorry to hear about your rods. Buying new rods is not as fun when you have to. > Just a thought, was there some type of vent on your rod tube? Airtight,glue,hot,cold....maybe???

683c and 704c 682MLEF or 702MLEF spin... 8-)

You rock John, what a hawg!!!

Powell 683C and 704C!! Out of all the rods listed the powell has the only LIFETIME warranty. I have the 683c love it, and the 704 will be next.

Get the Powell dude!! 8-)

sounds like the fishing is going to be tough for ya.keep an open mind and pay attention to every little thing. Good luck and fish hard 8-)

awesome!