Darren.
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Imma gonna go with a 4" Senko or Bass Pro Stik-O. Watermelon Magic coloration.... Maaaaaybe
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Agree with @Team9nine, it's a risky conundrum. I was looking for mountain bike parts and some of the best deals for "Shimano" gear came up out of China for paltry $$ compared to US dealers. I passed, too risky for my blood.
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If you're on a limited budget, Floroclear is a great option, but beware it is a love it or hate it line on this forum!! I am among the love it people, but I haven't been using it a lot in the past year as I've got so much Yo-Zuri Hybrid laying around. I will use it occasionally now, when I feel like a change, but for the most part today it is between YZ Hybrid and Gamma Edge fluorocarbon. And Floroclear is simply a hybrid line with a fluorocarbon coating, not pure, so won't give the full refraction a true fluoro line will.
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For the light linked, it does look interesting, not something I'd probably use. Would opt for YakAttack or other brand, or end up doing a DIY. As for mounting, that light could be DIY mounted if you are so-inclined. Headlamps: Yes and absolutely we use them. I require my son #3 (who during striper season goes out with his buds) to wear one and always pack extra batteries. The drawback that I've experienced is that headlamps, even LED models, can get hot on your head after long periods of use. I've dripped sweat using them in the summer working on projects at night, or in dark spaces (crawl space).
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Congrats!
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This! Would love to see the same.
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Yup, what @Sam said. Pretty much clockwork with the dogwood trees...and the plastics.
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I've never used an Ultegra, but my experience with Stradics has been great. I like my FK and love my CI4+. So if it were me, I'd probably opt for the Stradic unless it was just out of my price range, then I'd certainly check the Ultegra. Need to get my hands on one to get a feel of it some day.
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Love it! Great work!
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Plecos are so cool. I traded a big one in to a pet store for some other fish back when we had aquariums. But talk about an unexpected catch!
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I mostly use 2, 1, 1/0 for drop shot. Gammy Split/Drop shot hooks. Their new AM (above) hook is pretty sweet. I've actually bent the hook point out like them on the regular split/drop hooks. Aaron Martens said he would do that (prior to the new hooks) and his hook up percentage shot up. Same for me.
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Those that I've encountered in two local reservoirs are usually more shallow than deep, and if I've caught any fish, it has been on soft plastics (wacky rig).
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Welcome aboard, Mark!
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No idea what rod it is, but welcome to the forums!
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Yes, I've actually seen that. I was told if I had a head lamp I'd be fine. So by the "letter of the law", yes. Opinion: In terms of the smart thing to do, no. At least not IMHO. Kind of like how you only need a PFD in the kayak at all times on the water, not on your person. That's freedom that we are allowed, but the Darwin Awards are handed out every year for a reason... After being out on the water, even the coves and places where boats come in (in daylight), I can't imagine going out at night w/o having a 360º light. Yeah, that light wouldn't save me from a drunk, passed out boater... I know I am overly cautious...but hey, I wanna live! LOL
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I would go with a pole lighting system like YakAttack's or another brand. They're still pricey, and if you're a DIYer there are options out there for that, too. In VA, your light needs to be visible for up to 2 nautical miles, and store bought options usually pass this test. Since I've begun my venture into saltwater, I may do more night fishing, so I've been looking at these options, as well. No decision made yet...
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