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I was just asking about High Speed reels to gain a little insight to what they are good for. I just know that high speeds take up slack faster so that could be beneficial to jig fishing. As for worms, Im not all that good at worming, I catch more fish on a drop shot worm than t-rigged(cant say that I have caught a t-rig fish yet either... only a t-rigged senko, I dont think that counts...). What would a high speed reel be good for then?

I have not used any high speed reels yet, the ones that I use currently are both 6.2:1, Im looking into a 2010 Revo SX thats 7.1:1, I have read that High Speeds in this ratio or higher are good for jigs and worms, is that what the general consensus is for reels in this ratio? Also, im hesitant to get a high speed because I feel that the regular 6:1 avg. ratios are more versatile, what are some of your thoughts on this?

What if the reels are less than $100 will they still take them? I have a couple cheap shimano spinning reels, and a 50 dollar baitcast reel.

Just curious what line do you all use for jigs and worming? Mono, Fluoro, Copoly? lb. test? I currently use Yo Zuri Hybrid 10#, Im beginning to feel that its too light for this application. Should I go straight fluoro in 12# or higher?

That rod and reel are garbage... You should send the set up to me and I can properly dispose of it for you... ;D

You can trade in your old reels at Bass Pro!?? Would someone care to enlighten me on this topic? Do they only take BPS reel or all?

While on the topic of follow up baits, I just got my first jig bite today, two feet from shore it came unbuttoned. Do any of you follow up a missed jig bite? With what?

I was using a Booyah Baby Boo jig, pitching at a submerged christmas tree at my local city lake. Two or three shakes, bam fish on. Went to set the hook, brought it up to the surface and two feet in front of me it popped off. What do you do in a situation like that? Keep pitching the jig back, toss something else at the tree, or move on to a new spot? Also what are some of your jig fishing tips to keep the fish from throwing the jig? Thanks!

I was curious what types of lures you guys use in firetiger colors and when and where to use them. Also what is the firetiger pattern supposed to mimic? Thanks!

I dont normally use trailers, I use either the skirts that have a built in trailer, or take an existing skirt and flip it the other way so the shorter strands umbrella out and the longer strands are under that trailing behind. If I use a trailer it would be a single tail grub tail up. One thing I never go without is a trailer hook, most of the bass that I have caught have been on that trailer hook.

I have not fished a worm that large on a shakey head yet, the biggest that I have gone is a 6.5" worm. What type of shakey head do you use for a worm that large?

How do you do this on a baitcaster? I have only skipped with a spinning set up. If any of you know how to do this that would care to explain, I would love to learn(as with others im sure!) this technique. Thanks!

Im interested in getting some Little Johns and not sure what colors to get. I think I want to get two total just to try them out. The areas I fish mainly are city lakes in Southern California if that helps. The colors im interested in are, Cell Mate, Spooky Shad, Clear Chartreuse, Nasty Shad and possibly Sunny Bream. Here is the link to tackle warehouse to check out: http://www.***.com/descpageSPROBAITS-SLJCB.html If you had to pick two out of the colors I mentioned which ones would you choose and why? Thanks!

I think the finish on the weights would actually attract bass because its somewhat reflective and it could look like a the worm or other soft plastic would look like its chasing a little fish or bug. As to the above post I think the OP was looking for a cheaper alternative, just like we all have asked about senkos and their rivals. Choke Canyon Boy, go ahead and try em out let us know what you think, for 7 bucks I would try them out. Actually I just might...

What are the conditions that dictate whether or not to use this color. A lot of manufacturers have this color available. Has anyone used cranks or lipless cranks in this color with any success and in which conditions(clear, stained, muddy...) Thanks!

I found these on ebay, they are made by Conquistador Tackle: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=400061658161&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT They go for $5.99 plus $1.00 shipping Im interested in these weights too, I think that for this price its worth experimenting... Hope this is what you were looking for.

Has anyone used these trebles for their cranks and lipless cranks, how are they? Strength? Sharpness? I need to upgrade some hooks on my cranks and want to upgrade to some quality hooks that are easy on the wallet. Thanks.

Thanks for your advice, the cover is not that snaggy(I have learned by losing lures), its mostly small to medium sized branches, weeds and hydrilla , I fish a city lake that gets fished A LOT... I live in Orange County and havent made it out to any real lakes yet.

Thanks for all the great answers so far, I actually tried it out today with a lipless and it worked fine. Hitchhiker, the spinnerbaits that I use range from 3/16oz-5/16oz, would these sizes of spinnerbaits work ok with 8# Yo-Zuri? What else would work with the setup I have (66MF) on 8#?

I have a spool of 8# that doesn't get much use. Would it be detrimental to landing fish with with a baitcast reel? I would also be using this rod and reel for general purpose as well. I have a 6'6" MF vendetta and a Black Max(upgrading to a Revo SX soon). Any help and advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Have any of you used Spiderwire Fluoro? It has decent reviews and its not super expensive. What are your thoughts on this line? Thanks!

Do any of you have some suggestions for good quality swimbait rod under 100 bucks? Im looking into a swimbait setup and curious what all of you use as well. Thanks!

Where have you seen Citicas for 65? Im interested, if they are the 201e model.

Does anyone know the hook size relative to the weights for these jigheads? for example: 1/4oz-4/0 hook, just guessing... Thanks!

Posted by: soccplayer07 Posted on: Today at 3:57am Is the pressure for cats and trout mainly? if so, that is not a high pressure spot for bass. What have you been using that has not been producing the results you hoped for Right now there are more people fishing for trout, because DFG has been stocking the lakes I fish with trout. They are done stocking catfish. As for what I have thrown without success lately are: Baitcaster: Shakey Head: 3/16oz Shake2 or 1/4 Conquistador Tackle Shakey Head w/ 4.5-6" worms various colors T-Rig:1/8-3/16oz. bullet weight on all- Rage Tail Eeliminator(Blue Glimmer Black Flake), Rage Tail Anaconda 7"(Junebug)keel weighted hook, Zoom Lizard 6"(bullfrog), Netbait T-Mac (Bama Bug), Weightless senko(Natural Shad, Watermelon Red Flake, Black blue flake, Junebug), Swimsenko(Black blue flake)Keel weighted hook, Bass Pro Swizzle Stick(Black Blue Tail), Bass Pro Dart tubes(Okeechobee Craw), Slug-go 6"(Rainbow Trout) C-rig: 1/4oz weight- Zoom Lizard 6" (bullfrog), Netbait T-mac(Bama Bug), Rage Tail Eeliminator (Blue Glimmer), Bass Assassin Baby Shad(Phantom Salt & Pepper) Cranks: Shallow divers- Phantom Shad(BPS), XXX Shad(BPS), Bandit 100(Bluegill variations) Lipless: Bass Pro XPS 1/4oz. (XXX Bone Shad, Olive Shad), Rapala Rattlin' Rapala 2" (Shad), Cordell Super Spot 1/4oz. (Foxy Shad, Wounded Shad), Rat-l-trap 1/4oz. (black chrome, blue chrome) Jerkbaits: Xrap XR-8 (olive shad, black gold) XR-10(silver black back), Xrap Shallow Shad(olive shad) Spinnerbaits/Chatterbaits: Booyah Mini Shad( shad), War Eagle Finesse Spinnerbait(chart/white, sexy shad, bluegill), BPS Lazer Eye Double willow(white), Chatterbait, (bluegill, white) Jigs: Evo finesse jig( black, missouri craw), Booyah Boo Jig(black blue), Booyah Baby Boo Jig(black Blue), trailers-zoom super chunk jr. black, Rage tail baby craw okeechobee. Swimbaits: Bass Magic 5" (baby bass, silver blue green back), Megabait Charlie (Dark Green), Storm Kickin Stick (rainbow trout) Topwater: Buzzbait black blue, Spit'n'Image, Pop'n'Image Spinning: Dropshot- Tiny Flukes (aurora black, watermelon seed), Roboworm 4.5" Straightail (bold bluegill, aarons magic, tequila sunrise), Roboworm 4" curly tail (bold bluegill, baby bass), Bass Assassin Baby Shad (phantom salt & pepper), Creme Scoundrel 4"(live), Zoom Finesse worms (green pumpkin green, redbug) Flick Shake- 1/16oz Buckeye Flick-it, I have only used the Netbait T-mac with it in Bama Bug. That is everything that I have been using plus or minus a few I cant remember right now... Thanks for all the great suggestions so far, please keep them coming!