Bob Dole

For quite a while now I have had an old 5'6" Berkley rod with a Mitchell Spidercast 3000 on it. I got the setup about 12 years ago in a trade. The rod has mostly sat in the closet but I got it out the other day, cleaned the reel up and found that it still casts well and is in really good shape. So, to my question, what would be a good use for this thing? It's an IM6 blank, medium action 1/4 - 5/8 oz lure. I figure there's gotta be a good application for it, seems better than it just collecting dust. Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks

Hello, I'm looking to pick up a baitcaster rod for all around use. I'm mainly a smallmouth fisherman and spend most of my time using spinning gear but towards the end of last year I started going down to NC and visiting a friend of mine that had moved into the area and we've been going out largemouth fishing. I'm fine using some of my heavier spinning gear for weightless plastics and such for largemouth but I wanted to get a baitcaster that I can use on other things like spinnerbaits and jigs. I know that it would be optimal to have multiple rods for different applications (Lord knows I have a wide selection for different smallie presentations) but I just currently don't go down there enough to justify the cost. I have a Daiwa Tierra reel and I'm looking to pair it with a Med 6'6" or 7' rod and I'm trying to decide between the Vendetta and the Bucoo. I've heard of breakage problems with the Bucoo but didn't know if that's really a problem or a few isolated cases. As for the Vendetta I haven't heard anything bad about it, other than a really goofy name. So I'm posting here to get some opinions on either one of these, and any help is appreciated. Thanks

One of the main keys being the braid/fluoro leader or all fluoro for minimal stretch to really stay in touch with the lure. XF is nice but if your fishing O rings and circle hooks then fast action is fine.

I apologize for my smart donkey remarks but how else can you fish a crankbait besides on a reel? ;D ;D ;D Bassn you could in theory fish it on one of those Cuban yo-yo spools that some of my cousins use. Or tie it to the back of a boat and drive around the lake.

Did we have a winner?

I have a Daiwa Tierra baitcaster I'm thinking of sending off to have the bearings upgraded (probably to Reelmechanic since he seems to be the most recommended on these forums) but I got to thinking, is it possible to upgrade spinning reel bearings? I know it's done in baitcasters for primarily casting reasons but I can't help think new bearings in a spinning reel could really make a difference in smoothness. Anyone ever done this or am I out in right field for thinking about it?

Thanks for posting that video, I've been using the blood knot for the past year now w/o any troubles but that one looks a little easier to tie, I think I'll give it a try.

Freedom isn't free.

Will a regular Stradic FI spool fit on the CI4?

Regardless, seems silly, just make it hi-vis green, if I want a section to be dark green I can color it with a magic marker.

They need to make the Fireline-Braid in hi-vis green or yellow and forget the 'camo'.

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Are there really benefit to them over the Premier, iirc they are the same blank and guides, or is it just $10 less and s seksy purple color?

Green or blue (for yellow line) magic marker and color the last few feet before your lure.

That may be it Wayne, looking at the spool it's filled pretty full and I could see that happening, thanks