Vinny Chase

I have a Curado 200E7 and am looking for a rod to pair it with. This is going to be a jig/swimbait/sometimes plastics rod (pretty much my most used setup). There is a crazy deal that i found on Fenwick HMG Graphite Casting Rods, but dont know what size/power to get. My guess would be 6'6 MH Thanks, VC

I actually caught it out in Kentucky...my personal best here is probably around 5.5 lbs

On December 20th me and my brother are heading to lake ockachobee to fish some LM. We have a condo in Sarasota so we are looking at guide services on the northern part of the lake so we dont have a 4 hour drive. Any advice that you guys can give for my trip? I live in MN so i have only caught snaller bass and cant wait for this experience. Thanks, VC

I would have done that already but i have like $15 worth of line on it :-/

Cabelas Prodigy....it was like $110 but i got it on sale for $60

I just bought a new baitcaster, and whenever i throw it there is a loud noise that i want to get rid of. I see Bill Dance use a spray bottle on his reels. What product is that/where can i get it? And would that help? BTW i have 50 lb power pro on Thanks, VC

Honestly i dont really care about the size motor i just want it to be in good shape You need to rethink that statement. The absolute worst thing you can do is buy an underpowered boat. It will not perform and you will hate it shortly. i really dont think i could hate any boat...right now i have a pontoon... I just want something that will allow my to try out other lakes, but at the same time be fiberglass so i have better control in the water... For a 16 1/2' boat would a 60-90 hp be fine? I really dont need the biggest motor out there

Honestly i dont really care about the size motor i just want it to be in good shape

Yea i am not looking for a ranger. I meant the ranger style boat

I am looking for my first fishing boat to start doing tournaments. I want the typical Ranger type bass boat (fiberglass), but i can only spend around $4000. Is there any companies that sell these types for cheaper than the well known ones? I have been looking on craigslist for a used one that is newer than'99 but no luck so far Thanks, VC

I get %75 of my fish either in the morning or evening, but in between i just cant get the hang of. What you guys fish when it is hot/sunny in the middle of the day? And where? Thanks, VC

Thanks guys i went out and tried it tonight. Didnt like it at first but then got use to it, but i did realize right away that i can cast much farther

I sent my broken Fenwick pole back and just received the new one in the mail today. The only problem is they sent me a 7' instead of 6'6". I have never used this length of a pole for my spinning setup. Should i go through the hassle of sending it back again? Or do you guys also use this length? BTW it is my plastic setup

Cabelas hands down.....we also dont have a BPS here :-/

I would try them, but i can guarantee they are too big here in MN it would be considered a muskie bait ;D

Yes , last years model(08). FI The lip of the spool is differant on the 09 model. Is the difference worth paying more for? Also should i just upgrade to a Saros?

I am looking to buy a new symetre spinning reel. I looked on ebay and noticed that the FI series is about $40 cheaper, is that last years model? Have any of you tried both or have any understanding on whether there is a different between the two? Thanks

Which one of these spinning reels would you guys recommend? This setup is going to be my go to rod/reel so i want it to be the best it can be for under $100 BTW i am pairing it with a Fenwick Eagle GT 6'6

agreed....i have never had a hit on it

YUM Ribbontails are by far my favorite

i went out this morning on my perfect crystal clear lake. I started off fishing pads by the shore without any luck. I then went a few hundred feet off of shore to about 10 ft. i kept switching up my baits, but nothing. Where is the best time in the morning? midday? and evening? I know i have everything i need to step up my fishing, but i just dont know when to use what and where to fish in certain times. I know this is broad, but anything will do. Thanks, VC

Why? Something other than garlic?Try it out. Because last night when i was added salt to my bag i saw onion powder and wondered if that would help out....i didnt have any garlic

has anyone added this to plastics?

Best advice so far Thanks, VC

i should have phrased it differently.....is there a disadvantage to using this technique