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I couldn't find them either... I bet a Smoke rod & reel combo would fish pretty light.

Both are excellent rods... I have the 6'8 Powell Max (683 EF) and its a great rod for the money. Also Editor's choice on TT. Dobyns Savy has been compared to a St. Croix Avid which is a pretty huge compliment. I have only used a Champion and that is a super nice rod. I don't think you can go wrong with either. As KW stated...

If you like Power Pro than I would say a lighter version of that would be a good choice. I've tried a ton of different lines... This season Daiwa Samurai gets the call for both setups...

I have a ton of perch lures but they seem to produce more Pike than anything else for me. Pointers also produce toothy monsters but way more bass for me. *OFF TOPIC* Anyone looking for a perch lure must own the small Tail Dancer (regular depth). Its a fish catching machine for bass, walleye and pike.

Without a doubt, esp. if the lake holds big fish. The action of that thing in the water is amazing! Have plenty of rage craws, baby craws and anacondas... but looks like I need some more.

Use the search as this has been covered recently. 1) Tube jig or Weedless tube jig - hook exposed 3/16th is my favorite weight 2) Stupid Rig using a jig head - T-rigs the hook 3) Internal tube weight and Gammy 2/0 EWG texas rig 4) Megastrike or Spot Remover jig... Screw bait keeper into tip and T-rig to make it weedless Don't under estimate the 1/4 oz naked jig with a 3" curly tail grub...

5-7 inch stick bait in a color that produces in your area would be an excellent choice. Other options would be: - Lake Fork Ring Fry - Creature bait (Sweet Beaver, Kreature, Brush Hog, Ragetail) - Long Trick worm... Lizard is popular as its easy dining but still displaces enough water.

Fat IKA produced great quality for me last year. After doing some more reading I have added the big IKA to the mix as well. Generally speaking I rig it tex-posed with 4/0 EWG hook, weightless. Swift, silent and deadly. Tubes (standard tube jig) were my best big smallie baits. All my larger bass came from less than 20' of water.

The suppressed AK was nice... He treats Vince like a scrub even though he would be pooched without him. The daughter is a 4 max...

LOL what was the tab? I bet it wasn't cheap.

I have 5 packs ready to roll for this one!

Arbor knot works well for this... http://www.bassresource.com/fish/lines.html

hmmm... maybe I'm missing out. I have another setup I can use mono on. 12# big game here we come.

One of my favorite colors especially with a chartreuse or chartreuse \ white trailer... Smallies seem to love white.

I have it on one of my spinning combos. It worked fine, for mono I use an improved clinch or palomar. It does make really good backing...

The combo I use for this has braid on it so that's what I typically use. I am going to start using more leaders this year...

No comment on imagination but the Verdict is a solid rod for the money. Lightweight, sensitive and cost effective.

I have a gold one and a silver one... Works fairly well, casts a mile & is well made. Out of all these types of bait the Johnson Silver Minnow is by far and away my best producer.

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Verdict? Save you some coin as well.

I messed with one for a while the other day. Feels pretty good and looks sweet...

Let's see... Tried P Line CX - The copoly coating peeled off after less than a month other than that it was good. Tried CXX as well, too much memory but tough as nails. From this forum, lots of people recommended Yo-Zuri ultra soft so I purchased large spools of 6, 8, 10 and 12... Have it on three rigs but we'll see after a season.

^^^ Yep. Great search bait. Great responses so far.

;D ;D ;D braid or braid with a fluoro leader is my vote.

A lot of people like spinning rods for tubes. I like a medium 6'8 rod with a fast tip for my spinning setup. I have a similar setup for casting but the rod is MH / fast.