Fat-G

That is a HOSS

I would get a Curado 200e7, Powell Max 705c, and 50# PowerPro.

Awesome!!! Good job dude!!!

I'm tempted to buy that for 4" Senkos around weeds...... ;D

Field and Stream "Tech Spec" from Dick's. $60!

Yeah, I'm clueless as to what to use. I might have to flip the pockets in the mats to get the big mama's.

Caught four yesterday, and six today. Last five I caught today were on my new spinning rod. This rod is actually really sensitive. I could feel the little 'gills nibbling on my Trick Worm. Still no big ones, I'm thinking they're on the beds under the mats. Biggest of the day:

They seem like a good "back of the truck" rod. Also they would be good if you wanted to try a new technique and needed a rod for it.

Yeah, that fish I posted about yesterday, which I said was 1/2 lbs., was actually 11.2. ;D ;D ;D

I definitely WOULD NOT do that. Put it in your bank account and let it grow.

A couple of weeks ago I saw the new Field and Stream "Tec Spec" rods and handled them for a while. I thought they were light, crisp and sensitive, not to mention they look sweet (a lot like a Cumara). Today I was looking for some Spro Frogs, which they don't sell. I ended up looking at the rods again, and decided to try one out, considering I need a spinning anyway. For $60, I'm so far pleased. I got the 6'8" MXF and paired it with a Sahara 2500 and Yo-Zuri Hybrid 6#. This combo will be for shakey heads, stick baits, drop shot, split shot, etc. etc. Normally I wouldn't just up and buy a rod without ever hearing anything about it, especially from a brand like Field and Stream, but I had a ton of Rewards Points and two $10 cards. I ended up paying $26 for it. I'm excited about the pickup and will let y'all know what I think after my trip to the pond today!

And I found this one. My bro caught this fattie last May on a Trick Worm. Looking at it again, this fish was F-A-T. I think it was 5.2 lbs. That day of fishing was awesome. We were using a pack of Red Sapphire Trick Worms (which I can't find anywhere :'() and caught about 15 in ten minutes.

Had Merrel's for a couple of months, haven't worn them out yet. I know one thing fo sho, they're comfortable as hell.

I was, but I was using a leader. Stupid, yes.

Nail on the head....you hit it. I'll add the 7'H is a little more versatile and is good for larger spinnerbaits as well. Thanks both of you. This will definitely be a technique-specific setup. As for the reel....Curado? ;D I have two powells, and both have curados How do they balance with the 705c?

Wow. Just wow.

Hopefully CX or CXX. They are both great lines.

Nail on the head....you hit it. I'll add the 7'H is a little more versatile and is good for larger spinnerbaits as well. Thanks both of you. This will definitely be a technique-specific setup. As for the reel....Curado? ;D

I've decided to use my Lowrider LFC-6-17 for reaction baits (the only reaction baits I use are spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and then occasional jerkbait). The action of the rod is too flimsy for contact baits in the places I fish. I want to get a rod to use for t-rigged Brush Hogs and such, and I want to try a Powell. I know it will have 50# PowerPro with a 15# CXX leader. So, when I eventually get a rod for this technique, which model should I get? I was thinking the 7' Mag-Heavy. Is this rod pretty stout?

x2. Or P-Line CX Premium #12.

Nice!!!

Got the skunk off my back! Went today for about 2.5 hours. Started off slop fishing with a frog. First cast yielded a strike, no hookup. Same with the second and fifth. After that cooled down I moved to a different spot and threw a t-rigged Ika to no avail. Next spot with the frog, got a BIG blow up, waited a second, and set the hook. Apparently my P-Line CXX 15 lb. decided it was a good time to give out ;D Lost the only frog I brought that day. About an hour or so later, I pitched a Senko to a little rock pile and watched that all-too familiar "tick" in the line. This little guy went about half a pound. Normally I wouldn't post a picture of such a dink, but I just wanted everyone to believe that Fat-G CAN still catch a fish. ;D Great weather today. I think some of the fish are done spawning and recovering from the love fest. The bite should pick up in a few days. I can't wait to catch a big girl.

What rig is that?

I might be misunderstanding the term flipping, but i am just making short underhand tosses. Either way i am getting back lashed with light finesse baits That's pitching. Try tightening the spool tension then slowly loosen it so the jig falls reasonably fast, then try engaging two+ brakes. The Curado is a great at handling light baits.