Delaware Valley Tackle

I have the best luck using a floating lizard on a California rig. T-rig with a pegged weight for bed fishing.

In his video Glenn says "Any color is fine as long as it's white.." I would have to agree for daytime fishing. Use dark blue or black for night fishing.

This might work. I've used a small surface plug as a float with a leader from the rear split ring to a fly or small jig. This rig catches pan-fish and the occasional dink.

The short answer is yes. It really depends on the value of the rod and what you want to accomplish. How long is the handle now and what type of rod?

Cork over all is my favorite. But I also like foam on cranking and trolling rods.

Welcome Joe! Great site, you'll like it. Mike

Mudhole tackle supply has some good tutorials on their site to get you started. Also check out the Rod Builders forum especially the 27x guide placement system. Good luck!

I haven't used that specific kit but have ordered form Mudhole with great results. There is a tech dept. email on their site that I have used. They'll get back to you quickly with detailed answers to your questions. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed. Good luck.

I have 5 rigs setup in the car and carry one to the bank with me. If I'm hiking the river, I'll carry two. I favor shorter 2pc rods (5-61/2') for getting through and around the brush that lines many ponds and river banks.

Where did you get the average diameters to plug into your formula? It seems like that is the real unknown in the original question.

Nice work cadman! Are those logos decals?

I go one step further than taping the reel to the rod by dry fitting the reel & reel seat with cork arbors to fine tune the balance point. Combined with the suggested 27x micro guide placement method, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised with the balance you can achieve as well as improved casting. Good luck!

IMO, Go with the ABU for the availability of parts, service and upgrades as well as initial quality. Bearing count isn't everything.

Pflueger makes some good spinning reels, especially at their price-point. I just got a President myself. Grab some clear flouro for leaders when the fish are skittish and go get'em!

Welcome... from another NE native! There's a few Connecticut threads in the NE forum, check'em out!

Welcome to the best site on the net!

JFrancos not kidding about the steelhead and winter trout, a real rush. I'm trying my hand at shad fishing when they run up the Delaware this spring.

Weightless senko fishing on spinning gear accounts for over 1/2 my catch. I can skip it under docks and overhangs with no backlash worries. I have a spare spool with braid if it's called for.

RW's right if you intend to throw cranks once in a while. If you want to do more, especially a day of deep cranking, you might want a lower ratio reel like a Revo Winch. As far as the BP reels go, I've got one and haven't had any problems. I got mine $50 in the Flea Market forum.

Welcome Flips! This is the best site on the web. I'm in PA too, in the Delaware Watergap. What part of PA are you in?

I work in the Sparta area and live across the river in PA. I'm not aware of any guides on Hopatcong but there are several marina's and baitshops that would know for sure. Many of the small area lakes are worth looking at also, Swartswood, Little Swartswood, Aeroflex for starters. Check out the NJ thread on this forum for more suggestions. Oh yea, Mohawk is private.

Check out the thread(s) on Lumaflex skirts.

I like to test new lures in a real clear pond or better yet, a swimming pool to see the action and play around with varying retrieves. Short of that, I don't think you can go too far wrong with the ft/sec rule of thumb.

Pfleuger President spinning reel Rod Rack Venom tubes Shop Lights for the tackle shop New wading shoes Gander Gift Card (in lieu of the Revo deal, not available up here) All I need now is some time!!

Merry Christmas and best wishes everyone!