Delaware Valley Tackle

Stick to the PQ and fish with confidence.

Feather work and weaves are very labor intensive and intricate. Quite an undertaking.

You don't give up anything with a quality two piece.

I like a fast action / soft tip Rod for flukes, jerkbaits and top water.

I have and use both configurations but prefer lefties for the most part and always cast right handed. What ever works for you is right.

The citica in question is a G and compared to a current chronarch. At least that's how I took it. Plus the E Chronarch was a renamed curado E. It's more cost effective to buy the model you want than to "make one" from a lesser model

Unless you hold the Rod in front of the reel I don't see how it can counter balance anything. Maybe something smaller that palms and feels better is the way to go.

The citica is a fine reel but nothing you do it will make it a chronarch equivalent. Not discouraging you from maximizing the reel just to have reasonable expectations. Carbontex Drag absolutely. Replace the bushing under the drive shaft with a bearing, flush and lightly oil the stock bearings. If you want more out of it have it Super Tuned. Upgrade bearings after that if you still want to.

I like the aero seat a lot.

I was thinking the same thing. Bold move to use white on your first try. Nice job.

For me bass fishing heats up with the jerkbait bite at 45-47*.

For the most part those parts are available through hedgehog, japan tackle etc.

Pic get posted to my Facebook page as it's much easier to load there. I also have a flicker account. If you're looking for something specific I can send examples.

Glad I could help. Good fishing.

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I don't use the senko as a search bait really. If the fish are neutral or negative in mood I'll soak and slowly drag a senko around for bites.

7# of drag is plenty for a bass reel. Sorry I meant the ability to throw light baits and the slightly lighter reel. I think the Carbontex is a good affordable upgrade for any reel.

A dry Carbontex drag is a little stronger and plenty smooth but a light coat of Cals makes them super smooth. I run them dry except on light line setups. Either reel will work but whatever advantages the aldebaran offers are negated in that application.

Who makes a better truck, Chevy or GMC? Those reels share parts and tooling. The SX has a full floating spool if that means anything to you. Just pick the one with the features you prefer at the best deal.

If fish are active and I don't get bit on the initial fall I let it sit several seconds, give it a twitch or pop then recast.

I fish these on a simple ball head jig with a drop of super glue on the collar. Various head shapes have advantages in certain situations but these are simple fish catchers.

Technique specific labels are only suggestions. The power and action and lure weight rating would give an idea what else it would work for.

U40 is nearly water thin. I don't see any affect on feel either.

I can't imagine dropping $500 on a cookie cutter Rod.

The jerkbait bite on walenpaupack is great when the water hits 45*. Take full advantage of that. Fishing there gets tough once the pleasure boaters kick in.