Darren.

Agree. I've got three black Carbonlites, 1 spinning, 2 casting. Love them. So light and plenty of sensitivity. I use all of mine for a variety of techniques, but mostly wacky, mojo, cranks, etc. I'd love to add one more black to my repertoire. The white models are indeed nice, and very light, comparable to the black as I was able to compare a second time last night. But I just like the black better (color-wise). But I'm certain the white will be awesome if I end up having to swap one of my blacks out during the first year warranty.

Looks like great deals!

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Thanks for the response, DVT. Interesting. So if, say, I were to have these guides put on an existing rod to replace the current guides, knowing that I use a Stradic 1000 and a Chronarch 50e would help you know which guides to use. The Stradic using 10lb PP, the Chronarc, 20lb PP.

Take it back to BPS (with receipt) but not to return it. Ask to try several reels out on it, you need to answer the question of what's best for yourself. We all have different preferences for what *feels* right. Me? Shimano Stradic 1000FI felt best and balanced best in MY hands than other reels like the Pfluegers, Quantums, etc. So I became sold on Shimano beginning with feel, then reputation followed. But you may feel differently and opt for a Daiwa or Mitchell, or other brand. Seriously, try out multiple reels on it - even in different sizes like 2500-size, 1500, 1000 and see what feels right.

Curious about that, I've often wondered if 10 pound Power Pro at 2# mono equivalent, would still pose a problem for the K guides.

Have you done a forum search? It is a very popular Senko knock-off. Lots of topics with it. I use it all the time and love it.

I don't know about the other two, but wow, the new JM Sig series rods are *very* sweet. Lighter to my hands than the previous generation, and the new guides are awesome.

If I recall correctly, I believe it was $36 for a combo fresh/saltwater license here in Virginia for a year license.

Nice fish! Love catching smallies. Only wish they were down in my neck of VA...

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My wife installed a force field around my computers and my iPhone that thwarts all attacks from the JDM Monkey.

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Hmm. One that I don't catch a lot of fish on anymore would be the Arbogast Jitterbug. Next would be the SK Red Eye lipless crank. For catching fish, Senkos and knock-offs.

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I'll admit, the stuff is amazing. Cleans bathroom scum quite nicely

Excellent catch! Congrats!

Welcome aboard, Cameron. Since you're new, I'd strongly recommend you hit up the articles on the site, and hit the forum search function. There's been a lot of discussion on the Mojo series of rods, and others. In the mean time, are you fishing from shore, a boat, a kayak/canoe? A general length would be 6'6" in MH or M for TX rigging. Some of us use braid for mainline and tie on leaders for shock, abrasion resistance, etc. Braid handles better (IMHO) than mono, copoly, or fluoro.

It really depends on what you want to do. I usually do one to two arm stretches, and that's my leader. Sometimes I'll tie it the length of my rod... Gary Yamamoto ties his very long - 20 feet or so because he wants the leader knot on his reel while he's fighting the fish close to his boat. So it all depends. EDIT: Here's the link for Yamamoto's thoughts... Scroll down to Chapter 4, toward bottom of the chapter. Below I italicized the section.

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I stand quite often. And you can see in my avatar that I sit up on the gunnels, as well. I have no balance problems at all.

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