Darren.
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I'd agree, generally; however since he's considering tying on a leader, I don't see a problem with 10# Power Pro. For me, the leader is the UL portion of the setup. For that, I'd go from 2-4# leader.
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Typically a "normal" color frog - white/yellow bottom, green + black spots on top. Jitterbugs are similar, but have also used a black bug. Don't do a lot of tops, as I said. But those have been my most successful when fished.
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Don't fish a lot of TW baits but I like jitterbugs, and frogs. A friendly suggestion for future posts to not use ALL CAPS...it is considered to be shouting and I'm pretty sure you're not meaning to do that.
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Welcome aboard, Edwin! No, but you'll need to either put a piece of tape on the spool or something else to hold the braid from slipping while you wind.
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Welcome aboard!
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I have some and have used some, and for the price they are decent, but in my experience, not great. I've also had XPS hooks break on me, but never a Gamakatsu. Pretty much settled on Gammy hooks for my use.
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Welcome aboard!
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Can't help you with your question as I'm in VA, but since you're new to the forums, welcome aboard!
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Not sure I can post this or not, but here's a link to a German ebayer selling one. Has 100% positive feedback. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Stradic-FK-HG-XG-Ersatzspule-1000-2500-C3000-4000-C5000-OVP-Sparespool-/272054619445?var=&hash=item3f57b80d35:m:m8ieUQnE8Dd84K1iD6OdoXg
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Geez. I see that now. The picture was the FK on the parts page. I wasn't paying attention to the details, just the picture.
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Looks like you can get the whole spool assembly for $31.95 part #RD14928 https://fishshop.shimano.com/vip/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524441848263
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Welcome aboard, Austin!
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That's some serious hardware you have there! Tricep story real, or is it actually some sort of alien exo-skeleton to help with the reeling? LOL No really, it's quite a thing to get out there in that condition. You're dedicated, all right.
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Yes, indeed. Arctic air is not a good thing, IMO!! One of my sons has a soccer tourney this weekend and Sunday AM temps are set to be in the teens. This past weekend he played in Richmond in temps in the 20s and low 30s. Frigid for us parents. Don't want another round of chills, but alas, weather patterns don't listen to our cries....
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Never, ever. But I once listened to a Buffalo Bills broadcast with my iPhone headphones... Nature is all I want to hear. Don't like hearing tunes blasted from other boats, either. People don't often realize how much the sound carries over the water....
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So glad the Broncs won. Manning and co really played well. Specifically the D!! Wow! Cam walks out on his post-game conference? Sorry, but that's not cool. I know you're upset, but have some spine, man! You have next year. Congrats to Von Miller on his well-deserved MVP trophy! He was a game-changer!
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I'll say it again, my heart is with Manning and the Broncos, but my head sees too much on both sides of the ball with the Panthers. Cam is an unbelievable threat...how do you really prepare for him? I hope Miller and Ware can give him a taste of what they dished out to Brady two weeks ago....
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Good shape to those fellas.
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I use the Albright sometimes, when I wrap enough times up the leader. I found that with Yo Zuri Hybrid and P-Line Floroclear that a straight Albright can slip, even when properly tied and cinched down. So I go up 7-10 wraps and back down 4-5 and have found those extra wraps down to secure the knot a little better. Just my .02. I did 17-20 wraps for the Albright and that worked well, too. Less slippage. Point of clarity, the slippage is usually on the 6-10 lb line, but not so much with 12-15 lb line.
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You didn't state whether casting or spinning, so I'll just recommend a M to MH rod and a 2500 size reel with 15lb braid + leader. I'd recommend virtually the same for casting exception being 20-30lb braid as your mainline. Personally, I use M power for most of my fishing, but have a MH casting outfit (Chronarch 50e), and a new Croix LT Walleye spinning rod, ML with a 2500 Stradic FJ that I find extremely capable of a number of techniques.
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With regard to the drag, you are correct to encourage consideration there. What I do with my 1000's is simply use the palm of my hand to slow/stop the spool from screaming drag if I'm working a fish. I have never locked down my drag on the 1000's, and have caught countless bass 5-6+ pounds on them in stump fields, laydowns, etc. It can be done, you just need to learn your gear, trust your gear, and don't panic when you land a giant.
