Bass Junkie

Twitching or swimming a Jackall Cross Tail Shad threaded on a 1/16 oz. jighead, and don't forget the Rebel Crawfish.

This will actually improve your overall abilities and versatility. And if you ever plan on taking advantage of the great Steelhead fishin you have up there, you might as well get used to the conditions.

Check out the Clouser minnow.

For that rig, any condition: Jig

As long a sit doesn't get over triple digits in there, you should be fine. But as has been mentioned, a rod rack is a great idea

More jigs, crankbaits, softplastics, and terminal tackle

Pictures would help, but if I'm understanding you, this is a rather common side effect of age on a rod, and normal. A little nail polish will fix you right up

Using any sort of wire leader will kill the action of the frog, and heavey mono or fluoro won't help matters until you reach very heavy weights. Muskie leaders are often constructed of 100lb.+ fluorocarbon. If you are losing frogs to Pike and Muskie they are most likely going to be shredded by the time you get them back anyways. I have personally landed muskies over 3' on 30lb. spiderwire.

Yes, they work, and work rather well. They are high quality, durable, and flat out catch fish. Plus, they add a sense of confidence that really goes a long ways some days. That being said, check out Norman crankbaits, including the DD22.

Same concept as a marabou jig, or a marabou streamer, both of which are known to produce some pretty nice brown bass. Way to think outside the box

I was told Quantum manufactured them by a GM associate, but as some models are labeled on the rod I'm assuming would be fairly easy to check for yourself.

I am not positive about the GSX Elite II, but the GSX Titanium GSX Tourney, and X-Factor rods are all produced and labeled by Quantum.

I use it, like it, and have not found a reasonably priced mono I like better. Here is a link to a Tackle Tour review of it http://www.tackletour.com/reviewsufixelite.html In the review they note it might be too limp or stretchy for some, but I've never felt a lack of sensitivity, and my hook-sets have not suffered in the least.

7' ML spinning rod and a 2000 series reel loaded with 6lb. mono.

I have had great success with a Jackall Cross Tail Shad rigged on a 1/16th oz. jighead with a large hook. Throwing it upstream and twitching/swimming it down river while gently reeling in the slack.

Some good advice here Make sure you trim the legs on the frog to get a better head sway movement, and hold on!

Use a line that comes from the manufacturer with an even spooling technology, make sure your level wind is in good operating order, and spool the line directly off the spool under tension.

I just lightly oil the spool bearings if need be. Any debris can be removed with any soft rag and a little water.

The 3rd Generation Winch only comes in a 5.4:1 gear ration that hauls in approx. 22IPT

In his wallet

I just stick with Moss Green or the equivalent... I personally have no need to use another color.

How many things in nature do Bass consistently prey on that glow in the dark? Just my way of lookin' at it.

I personally prefer the Stanley Ribbit Frog.

That's all

Merry Christmas from Northeast Ohio