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Thanks. It's got a Zillion HLC spool, ceramic hybrid spool bearings, smooth-drag washers and an HSTA 4-bearing 90mm handle. Pardon me while I retrieve my mouth from the floor...

That's the sweetest Fuego I've ever seen.

I've only caught two big fish this year, but I think five 4 pounders. Slow is right. However I couldn't possibly care less about the lack of big fish. I have new equipment, which I love. Found the "magic" lure. Work with a dude that has SIX world records for catfish, and also knows more about bass fishing and fishing in general than I could ever aspire to know. I have learned a ton from him. Basically, it's been a dam good year for me.

Does a 10 lb bag of flour make a really big biscuit...? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrMfDaLlNkA

Dobyns Savvy

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Wow! I've never seen that before. That is one awesome reel dude!

Yes it was. I'm an assistant catfish guide on the James River. One day last week we weren't catching s#!t and it was like 100 out. Our clients were bored so me and my buddy Billy Nicar decided to just swim in the deep hole. I got some diving goggles and was swimming around, following a couple smallies and a 25# flathead. I was in probably 7 FOW and swam all the way to the bottom, and the thermocline was so cold I just layed there for about a minute ;D

I just thought I would mention this. if you set the hook with slack line(with the line snapping tight) while using braid on a big fish you will likely snap your line, I have done it and seen it done pitching and flipping several times in or near heavy cover places like okeechobee, in fact it cost me quite a few spots at the southern open there by braking a fish off. And your rod...

If you have the all black Steez, please post a picture!

Dude that thing is a TANK. I say you could claim 7. Heck of a fish man.

Wow, that's a good find.

Drum role please................ ....... A SPOON!!!

Take a look at the Dobyns Champion 766

You must have been painting around the house.....I know that's not grey in the beard ;D

You're on a ROLL

Right now- cranberry juice.

Actually there are better rods in that range than the ones you stated (I know I said Bucoo too). I've heard mixed reviews about Mojos and Bucoos. I know that the Shimano Compres are really good rods, as are the Lamiglas Excel series. As for the action, I like a 7' MF rod for shakey heads. I never fish drop shots.

For the reel, I would suggest a Shimano Sahara 3000, you could find one new for ~$60. Rod- Shimano Compre 7' M, Falcon Bucoo 7' M, etc. Most of the ~$100 rods on the market now are really good.

The Advantage is amazing. The Tierra is okay. I would have rather gotten a Citica.

How does a Curado 200e7 compare to your Zillions?

Not in order: Rage Craw Chigger Craw Smokin' Rooster Space Monkey Rage Craw

Dude seriously, I know Vendetta's are what "everyone" has, but the one I have is actually legit. I have the 7'3 HXF, which is the most perfect frog rod I've come across. It's not tip-heavy (with a reel on it) and it's strong as a mo-fo.

I've heard nothing but good. Split-grip, no foregrip.

Sweeeeeet 8-) My next rod/reel purchase will involve a Curado 200e7 and a Mossyback BCR854.