Darren.
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Welcome aboard, and GO BILLS!!
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I know Hank Parker holds the rod above the reel "pinching" the line with his fingers... and he's a pretty incredible jig fisherman. When I have fished jigs (and it isn't very often), I've both palmed and held rod above the reel. Guess I prefer palming the reel, just feels more comfortable, but I do put my left index finger right under the line. Similar to how I fish TX rigs.
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VERY nice pike!
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That was a fantastic game!
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FWIW, I've been using the single uni knot for FC lately. Especially since reading this: http://www.bassmaster.com/tips/tackle-aaron-martens Has been fantastic on weedless hooks and such -- but I tie a snell when I've got a free shank.
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Welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard, Rudy!
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What whitwolf said. Just do it, it'll save you potential headaches and hundred $$ +/- possibility in fines if caught.
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Like others, some of my rigs are tied on for days. And yes, sometimes I will tie new stuff the night before. I always (ok, 99.327% of the time) check lines before first cast. If I feel anything on the line that gives me pause, I change it out. But if all's well on the line, I rarely worry about the terminal knot. I've got 100% confidence in my snell, uni, and Palomar knots.
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You can catch with whatever rod works, Bill. I STILL will use simple long poles (like cane poles, only better) to fish. I have even used them to target bass.
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Welcome aboard, JAF! That's a beast in your pic. Nice!
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It is probably the knots you're tying. I use P-Line Floroclear and love it. But I also use Yo-Zuri Hybrid. Both are excellent lines. My personal opinion is the Floroclear has better coloring (I use mist green) over YZ's camo green. The FC disappears better to my eyes. But I have caught some hefty bass on P-Line Floroclear with 6, 8, 10, 15 lb test. I've rarely had the line snap on me unless I was into toothy critter areas, or in timber with too-light test. As well, if you had any snags and hard pulls to free it, it may very well have lost some strength. Don't think Yo-Zuri Hybrid is THE answer. It isn't. It IS excellent line, but I've had it break on me. On one of my rigs I use YZH 10lb test leaders. My knots don't break, but the line can - any line can. As well, make sure your drag is set correctly. So before you strip it off your reel, try using the Palomar, Uni (5-7 wraps), or Snell knots when tying your hooks. Definitely moisten the knots before cinching down.
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LOL!
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Welcome aboard!
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Welcome aboard, Bruce!
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Welcome aboard, Mike!
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I agree with Tom. And I also agree with comments on the 50e. I absolutely love Daiwa's brake system(s) - and I own a Chronarch 50e as well... My Lexa is easier to dial in for zero backlashes than the 50e, but the Shimano is much smoother (to be expected from a much more expensive reel). Should mention that the Lexa brake system is not as good as the Tatula. Don't own Lews, but they're obviously getting a lot of rave reviews, and as loyal a following as Shimano.
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First off, welcome to the forums! Stop by the Introduction forum and say hey. I have St. Croix Premier and Shimano Compre - previous version. I am not a big fan of the new versions, feel tip-heavy to me which I do not like. In fact, the Premier is also a bit tip-heavy. Between the two current generations, toss up. I like the weight of Veritas, but never pulled the trigger. Now I was in BPS the other day and they have the new Daiwa Lexa rods. Holy cow are those things light in the tip. They also have a 5 year warranty, same as the Premier. If you can get your hands on some, see what you think. Otherwise, if you like a "heavier" tip (yeah, subjective just like sensitivity), Compre for warranty, Premier otherwise.
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I have an aluminum 16' Grumman I no longer fish out of, kayak (hybrid) now. But when I did, like AJ, I mounted a motor, but took along maybe 3, at most 4 rods. I don't stand the rods up now, I lay them down in front of me. Too many times I've casted and caught a rod behind me. Really one of those things which you need to flesh out for yourself. My style may not work for you. If you are 100% confident with your canoe, and feel you can take 5 rods, then do so. Otherwise, start with less, and add more... or start with more and take stuff away if you feel it is too much. From experience, tipping a canoe can be a pain. My last tip was very expensive. Recovered rods, lost lures and such, broke my trolling motor, soaked and ruined a $300 camera and my cell phone. From there I made outriggers to stabilize me - and I decided some places just weren't worth my effort to paddle. Now in a kayak, virtually nothing is off limits!! But hey, a canoe is a great place to start and even stay if you love it!
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Hey, a catch is a catch and eliminates the skunk, no matter what it is!! Pickerel have saved my day before, too. My experience -- they bite anything.
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