MitchIsFishin

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I, admittedly, haven't used topwater lures much, but just picked one up last night. Going to learn to 'walk the dog', but both a buddy, who uses topwater lures as well as some other sources say to use a stiff, heavier line, needed to keep the line 'on the surface'. I don't like using heavy line and actually fish spinning more than my baitcaster. Is this true or am I missing something? :-?

uh, WOW!!! I'd say 5 1/2-6 1/2 lbs. Beautiful smallie!

That is horribly sad! Bass or Bass?, you have my sincerest condolences. If this walking POS hasn't been found, I pray you find them, and that you are carrying & take care of the business that needs taking care of. May you have God's blessing.

I can't stop laughing about this. Too funny.

I throw 'em all the time.

Anyone use 'em? Thoughts? These look new to me but......

"There are few things I hate more than a thief" Sorry about what happened, but who do you hate more than a thief?

To me, what is sad in an ironic way, is that my late parents both had a number of Chrysler products & back in '50/60's they were decent cars. The big 3 never caught up once imports became a staple of our society and found they couldn't compete. That said, '99 Toyota Tacoma, 255K miles, runs basically the same as when it had 25 miles on it new. Oh, did have to replace a starter & TPS. Nothing else.

Georgia: The Positive: Not YET a total gestapo state. The mountains. The Negative: State run by morons. Local corrupt government. Lousy economy/lack of good jobs. Too many bad drivers. It's Georgia. :-X

You can't put a Shimano reel on a Daiwa rod - that's sacrilegious and will insult the rod, the reel and all the shimano/daiwa people here! What were you thinking????? ;D Seriously, take your reel down to the store, try it on the rods you are considering for balance and feel. Can't speak for Daiwa's rods, but they have some great rods available, as well as the other known brands. I believe biggest question is your fishing habits - what will you be looking to fish with the new rod, i.e. swimbaits, cranks, plastics, etc. I, personally, won't buy another rod without both knowing what I want to do with it and taking the reel I intend to put on it with me. Good luck & let us know what you get.

Lucky? That was no deal, that was blatant theft!!! $90 for essentially a $180 rig.

Muddy quoted: Excellent Idea!!!!

You have enough stuff & enough good stuff - go fish.

Life. People. Situations. I could tell ya more, but I'd bore everyone and myself to death. Oh yea, boredom............

I use a cheap rack from BPS, holds 4, and carry them in the cab. Can't trust what could happen in the bed of a PU.

Rapalas: DT's (specifically, DT4/DT6), Bluegill, Red Crawdad, Parrot, Blue Shad. Bomber A's: Pick a color, too many have worked. Cheap & they work. Bandit 100/200: see Bomber A's. Xcalibur XR50 Lipless Spro Arukushad/Arukushad Jr.

Fun. Eric Johnson - Tones Eric Johnson - AhViaMusicom Jeff Beck - Blow by Blow Allman Bros - Live at Fillmore Cream - Live Vol2 Cream - Disraeli Gears Almost anything from Gov't Mule, Pierre Bensusan, Andy McKee, Phil Keaggy and Roger Miller (Dang me.........)

Simple solution: Sue Bud Wiser or Sam Adams for support. P.S. If the water DOES break - drink it, probably 90 proof.......

flechero, truly a great post, and one that points out the (sometimes) lunacy of buying new gear. I love buying new rods/reels. Currently, I am broke, but managed to save for a new rod. Pennies/Nichols/Dimes/Quarters all helped towards my goal. I'm happy with my new rod, albeit not a Loomis or St Croix. I got back into fishing because no one took me fishing much as a kid. After working for many years, I thought fishing has got to be cheaper that the other hobbies I adopted. I was (still am) right, as it works for me. People don't need the so-called 'best' right away. Learn to work with what you have. If I've vented, sorry.

Ron Burley wrote: Always ALWAYS check for silicone enhancement first prior to pounding.

Well, just my 0.02 worth: take a look at: Daiwa Tierra/Advantage - both available in a 1500 size. As I've been recently informed, the Advantage is a very well built reel. Just played with one for the first time, quite nice. Abu 701/702LX - Both of these are right around the size of my Symetre 1500, all metal, very well built.

The Bransonic Model B8510, when only the best will do! ;D ;D

Lose? Lose what? Have you fished your new rod yet? I was at BPS last week, looking for new rod. Tried many, including the Mojo. Walked out with a BPS rod. BPS, as well as Cabela's make fine rods. The best? No. Suitable? Certainly. I, personally, have to take into account $$$ versus my hobby, so I have to be careful. Just MHO.

Dumb question, but do any of you check out lakes without your gear and with no thoughts of fishing it immediately? I have started to do this to get a look at the shoreline, structure, etc. I fish from bank, no boat, but sometimes this gives me ideas where to go. When I do it, I take nothing but a notebook. Am I nuts? (don't answer.......) ;D