Vinny Chase

This is a follow up thread from a previous question I had on spinning rods. Out of these three what do you guys think? Right now I am leaning towards the Avid, but I could save $30 with the Kistler Thanks, VC

Do you use a uni knot to tie them together? Or use a double sided swivel?

What type of line do you prefer and what test? Thanks, VC

As far as color like other baits it depends on the weather and the water clarity. When it is sunny out and the water is clear go with a natural brown or green. My favorite is green pumpkin with an Alabama craw color paca chunk. When it is overcast or murky waters I like to either go with a brown with bright orange in it as well as black and blue or just all black. The action all depends on the water temp. When it is colder finesse is what its all about. Soak that bait and let it sit and gently hop and drag it off the bottom. When the temp is a little warmer and the fish are active give that bait a little more life. Hope this helps. I'm sure the article had everything I mentioned. BTW the pro model jig is a good one

It seems like we get this thread every other day. With that being said. Baby Paca Craw Paca Chunk Yum Craw

Anyone ever used this lure? Thoughts? Thanks, VC http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0031335118452a&navCount=8&podId=0031335&parentId=cat21436&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=MainCatcat21404-cat21406-cat21436&catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat21436&hasJS=true

I love my Fenwick HMG for crainkbaits, but I have used other Powell rods and LOVE them so I would go with the Powell

Ive really never fished a rod that isnt MH for plastics....does this have enough backbone?

Between the Avid ($170) or a Kistler Helium LTA ($155) what would you go with? Thanks

I am selling my Fenwick Eagle GT and looking for an upgrade in the $100-$150 range. I want something mainly for plastics that has a good backbone...What do you guys think? I did post this rod the other day but no one got back to me. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0080522125342a&navCount=0&podId=0080522&parentId=cat21428&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=cat21406_feat&catalogCode=9IS&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat21428&hasJS=true

Has anyone used this rod? How does it compare with other rods in the $200-$250 range? Right now it is listed for $70 off on the cabelas website so I thought i would get your opinions. Thanks, VC

Thanks! When T-rigging is it better to have the the paddle horizontal or vertical to the hook? Just wondering if there is a better action with either ways

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I love the #12 ultra soft on my curado it casts and feels like a dream!

How do you guys fish and hook (location) this bait? Thanks, VC

x2 this past weekend i had the same thing happen to me. i was throwing a jig in 6ft of water with 40lb braid. i hooked into a fish and i felt it shake its head and throw my jig. confused... i reeled in and found my skirt gone. so i smiled... thought that maybe i had a dull hook, tied on a new jig... and went back to fishing. the next bite i got it was expecting it... felt it pick up, watched it swim a second and the set the hook so hard i came off the deck a few inches. i barely moved this fish!!! then... slack. it threw the hook too. sometimes man.... its just not your day. I'm glad someone else is feeling my pain! Not really but it makes me look at the weekend a little differently. Thanks, VC

Up here in Musky country I know from experience that no matter what lb braid you have you need to have some type of liter on. My muskie setup has 50 lb power pro with a steel liter. So don't feel about just prepare next time and get him again!

Backpain, That very well could be it. I have noticed that sometimes I tend to set the hook on my side instead of over the top which could be a very good reason for losing the fish. This most likely led to me getting more and more frustrated

haha I actually gave them the same hooks as me bc they didnt have any. the only thing I have changed would be my line which is now yo-zuri hybrid ultra soft.

This might end up being the problem but I would say i set the hook at about 8 or 9 o'clock. I lay into them with pretty everything i got. Bring it up even farther? You guys really think that wold make a huge difference? Thanks, VC

Yea they are. I want a hook that can make up for my inconcistant hook set hah

Are these what you are referring to? http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat20291&id=0012129117725a&navCount=4&podId=0012129&parentId=cat20291&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IA&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20291&hasJS=true

Yep always tight

Does anyone know of a video I can watch on a proper hookset to see what i am doing wrong? Thanks, VC

That could definitely be it I have just done the same thing for the last ten years so I really havent looked into the best way hookset