Darren.

Sweet catch, Paul!

Fantastic! Two PBs to start the year. Can't complain about that!!

The FX series is flat out awesome in hull design. I have the previous Ultimate 12 and it is extremely stable. The Ultimates are super customizable, as well. If money were no object, I'd probably get a Hobie, but since that's nowhere in my future, I would jump at the opportunity to buy an FX12. Secondary stability is fantastic, as well, given the pontoon design. I have no problems standing at all. Additionally, no, I don't have a rudder, but I did rig mine with a MinnKota C2 30 that I steer with the foot pedals, and I rigged a control box on my left hand side. Works awesome.

I've not used CX or CXX but I have used/use Floroclear and do like it a lot. However, since my stash of Yo-zuri hybrid is far more extensive, I use that most of the time, and all of it is as leader only. I use braided mainline. 10# and 15# spinning, and 20# casting. Braid of choice is Power Pro SuperSlick 8 (15#), the others are regular Power Pro. All in Yellow coloration. Just my personal preference.....

Worth a fish. Small side has some beasties, but can be overrun by weeds. Big side also has beasties, walleye, and more!

Indeed. A great lake! Have you fished Harwood's Mill?

Welcome aboard, Billy!

Good tip, Glenn. I've used the smaller EWG (1-1/0) and have had no problem setting the hook. Of course it's a light wire hook...but still an EWG that needs to be set.

Welcome aboard, Rich! I'll not add too much other than I agree with most everything said so far in terms of tutelage. I practiced a ton before hitting the water. Important body part here: THUMB!! I will also say that Fishin' Fool is spot on. I bought an inexpensive baitcast combo at Bass Pro when starting out. Awful experience. Just awful. Even so, remember to thumb the reel gently enough to let it spool, but be quick to stop it when the lure lands.

Bring it! Ready for spring climates! Not the pollen though. Somebody tell mother nature to tone it down this year, eh? I like my white truck to stay white, not yellow

Welcome aboard, Frank!

Nice catch, Payton!

Hi, David! Welcome aboard!

Impressive!

Excellent! Some great fish there!

Congrats, Noah!

Welcome aboard, Brian!

You, sir, are an artiste, and an artist!! Great stuff. Some of your lures are huge, or you have super tiny hands

Personally, I like both, bought two FJs last year, and like how they weight-balance with the rods I have them on. Knowing the CI4+ is lighter, the balance may be off for the rods I have. Not sure by how much. But lighter *is* better in my book for repetitive fishing, long days on the water... 2 cents...

True, most are. I consider mine on the "too big" size, too.

Rarely do I ever have to sharpen a Gamakatsu, but when I do...sounds like a commercial... I just have a piece of sharpening stone. Nothing fancy nothing complicated.

A bass is a bass is a bass is a bass! Congrats. Can't wait to load up my fishing gear soon!

I've reversed line with braid spools. Just tie off some to a tree/object (if you have room), and walk it until the spool is empty. Cut the line off the spool. Walk back to the tie off and tie that on your spool. With tension on the line (fingers), reel in the remainder. There are other ways, that's just one I've used.

Congrats! Unable to see the pic, as well. Shows up as a missing jpeg with a "?"... Either way, good on ya.

I think they're stiffer than others. I had an Avid 6'3" MXF which I thought was too stiff. It broke, etc., and I ended up sending it back and upgrading to a 6'3" MLXF Legend Tournament Walleye spinning rod. Holy COW what a difference. Perfect spinning rod so far. Love it.