Jrob78
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Everything posted by Jrob78
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Agree completely
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I usually only hesitate after I buy, it's too late then though I try hard not to pay full retail for rods and reels. The best way to do that is to jump on deals when things go on clearance. It's usually just because next years models are coming out.
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I think wnybassman has said that all that really needs to be said.
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If you can cast a modern bass baitcaster with the brakes turned all the way off and the spool tension not cranked all the way down, you're a much better caster than I am. Trinidads and heavy salt gear are a completely different animal and not really what we're talking about.
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For jigs and t-rigs, I use the best rod I can afford. To me, these are the techniques where sensitivity is the most crucial and where I think you get the most value for your dollar on higher end rods. I don't have any experience with either of those rods though.
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He probably just has his brakes and spool tension set tighter than you. That's why he doesn't get any overrun. I prefer my reels pretty loose and always thumb the spool.
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Just to clarify because I'm not sure you understand, you aren't tying a weight on. A weight for fishing plastics is shaped like a bullet and has a hole in the middle. You slide the weight on your line before you tie on the hook so the weight slides up and down. While you're fishing, the weight is down at your bait.
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Yes they do. Big bass have to eat in off colored water too.
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I think it's strictly a confidence thing. If you believe red hooks catch more fish, you are going to fish more confidently with red hooks. Personally, I won't use any hook that isn't black nickel, that's what I have confidence in.
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The nice thing about PB&J jigs is you can match your trailer to the water color. If the water is stained, use a bright blue or purple trailer. You can also use green pumpkin trailers and dye the tips chartreuse. If the water is clear, use green pumpkin/watermelon trailers or something that is more natural. Jigs are very versatile in that way, you can really customize them to the conditions you face on a day to day basis.
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It sounds to me like your set up is fine. I pitch with straight braid a lot and catch plenty of fish, you don't need a leader. Making sure you are accurate, your entry is clean and you're fishing the best locations are key. When you find some fish, you will catch them. The Pit Boss is a great pitch bait.
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Most of the top guys that you probably know about fish the Elite Series. If they aren't in the top 5, they don't usually get much tv time during the tournament coverage. They are there though. Look here http://www.bassmaster.com/elite
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Put a new tip on it and see what you think. My opinion is it won't be good for much but what will it hurt? You'll only be out a few bucks and at least you'll know. You will still have to buy a new rod for the techniques you used that rod for though.
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There are definitely different levels of sponsorship and people who only represent a portion of a companies products. Hank Cherry fishes Abu reels on Denali rods and throws Damiki baits. He doesn't use Damiki or Abu rods. Megabass, for example, has Aaron Martens using their rods and their baits while Edwin Evers only uses their baits and fishes BPS rods and reels. Shimano owns G Loomis but some of their prostaffers only fish Shimano rods while others fish Shimano and G Loomis rods and some only fish G Loomis rods. I have no idea how they determine who does what.
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The ergonomics of the Patriarch's are great. That's one of the main reasons I never liked the Revo's. I feel like I get the same performance in a much more comfortable package.
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I have a couple of Patriarchs and a Patriarch XT, they are great reels that don't get the credit they deserve. I'm definitely interested in the new Patriarch. I'm going to BPS in the next few days, hopefully they will have them in stock.
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Sunline Super is the best budget friendly fluoro I've ever used. I like, and use the Sniper a lot but the Super is really good too.
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A lot of manufacturers have a "Pro Staff" list on their websites. Not all companies even have a pro staff though.
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I think the idea that fish will see your line is way overrated. If you fish really clear water for highly pressured fish, it might make a difference but for the most part, I don't think it does. If fish will hit an A-rig with all the metal hanging off of it, they will hit a bait with braid.
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You aren't going to find out what companies sponsor what anglers without doing some research. Who in particular are you wanting to know about?
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Me too. I love eating fish but very rarely keep my catch.
