Delaware Valley Tackle

I believe the short answer to the original question is "Marketing". You don't "Need" both. As .ghoti points out, magnetic braking doesn't "Kick on" at the end of a cast, but I find that as the spool slows is when their effect is most noticeable. To some degree, I believe the opposite is true of centrifugal brakes, which are my personal preference. The Daiwa system Jfrancho refers to is unique and arguably the best. As stated by others here, no system will replace an educated thumb.

OHIO, It is actually the thread that secures the guide. The epoxy is to protect the thread. You can buy single application epoxy kits form places like Mudhole Custom Tackle. If the guide is still functional, you can epoxy over what is there. Peel off the loose epoxy and prep the remaining with a scotch brite pad or fine sandpaper.

In a similar scenario this past weekend, we got bites on Keitech Swing Impacts swam at various depths and silver lip-less cranks with a yo-yo retrieve.

Those ratings are for the 7'10" rod. The 7'6" is rated for 3/8-2oz and comes either Fast or X-Fast action. This would make a little better choice for a flipping stick, along with swim baits on the upper end of the rating. The short Med power spinning rod could be used for skipping docks as suggested as well as small top waters and cranks.

Nice trout! I'm just down river 20 mi. or so in Milford PA. Do you fish the Lackawaxen and Delaware too?

We caught several this past weekend on paddle tail swim bait grubs. We swam them along the bottom with the current in 15' fow. Got some nice smallies too which is what we actually were after.

Ultra-light is an awesome way to fish for trout as well as pan fish and stream smallies. Most Ultra-light rigs you see are short, 5' +/- which is nice for fishing brush lined streams with limited casting room. A longer UL rod is nice for ponds and lake crappie.

Many builders prefer to build on the straightest axis regardless of spine placement. Each method has it's advocates. I use a combination and defer one way of the other depending on the specifics of the build.

I haven't fished it but I've heard good reports in the past on Whitney Point Reservoir. The other thing I've done in other areas is purchase county maps and/or zoom in on a google map and just look for small bodies that look accessible.

Not only are those tough conditions as Jfrancho pointed out, these pros are way harder on equipment than most of us would be. They didn't show what Mike was doing but he may have high sticked that hook-set. There's also no way of telling how many times that rod was flung on the floor so he could grab another rig quickly. That all makes sense to some level if you're fishing for thousands of $, but not for most folks. The decision to not edit that out was probably made to emphasize Ike's "Wildman" persona. No one incident is indicative of a products quality anyway.

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Fishing has to be leader in "Worst kept secrets", oh well...

Micro guides, like everything else, have their place, but they are not a cure all. Micro guides come in a range of sizes and the ID of rings of a certain size varies slightly between manufacturers. As stated, any knots you intend to pass should be one of many considerations discussed. There are micros that will pass braid/leader knots. Ideally, the builder will have the reel intended for use on the rod. This aids in balancing the rig as well as choosing and placing the first guide or two. I also like to perform line in/out tests on a spiral wrap to be sure the line isn't slapping or stacking on one side.

Reels are designed to be used around water, some contact is inevitable. If anything, this makes the case for regular, thorough maintenance.

Silicone spray (WD40, Reel Magic...) actually slightly degrades mono. That's why it relaxes the memory and makes the line easier to manage to some degree. They use a petroleum distilate to thin the oil to make it spray. I would not let these sprays anywhere need bearings the inside of a reel. From what I understand, KVD Line & Lure coat the line and bond with it to enhance managability.

Where abouts are you from? I'm from Fort Plain originally and might check out this club myself since I'm up there a couple times a month anyway.

Anyone can have an accident, the second time would put me over the edge if I were you.

That's a good rule! X2 We're all under review by the man upstairs.

It doesn't take much of a whack to compromise a graphite blank. You're probably much safer going direct and cutting out the extra handling by trucks, stock clerks, careless customers etc.

Welcome, motomania! What's the "moto" refer too? I did some racing back when I was young and foolish. The youth is fading but the foolish seems to stick! lol

Welcome, flzpl! Sharing experiences & opinions is what the forums are all about. See ya' there...

Welcome, WhiskeyMan! I'm partial to Southern Comfort myself.

Welcome, Rudy!

Welcome, COSIMO! There's some good water in Central and North Jersey for sure.

RW, which Sworming Hornet do you like?