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Noodle-ing. ;D You should make a test video on youtube so we can see you skills. Pick something basic for it like...hell, pick what your best at.

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With the PQ, you dont have to use both, so it will not limit your casting distance if you just use what you need. And it sounds like you would need some centrifugal breaks due to the timing of your backlashes. So, I would go with the PQ until your thumb becomes more educated and you can cast without the centrifugal and just magnetic. Also, the less whippy your casts are, you can turn your centrifugal brakes lower, and get longer cast, at least in my experience

Just FYI, maybe you should shoot for about 10 minutes, 35 minutes is WAY too long IMO. Especially for those of use with short attention spans ;D

Centifugal breaks work more on the beginning of the cast, and magnetic brakes work more on the end of a cast. Daiwa has the mags(very good too IMO), BPS PQ has both

I dont even think KVD could drag out each of those 35 minutes... :o :o

Cant go wrong with those, basically the question is, which brakes do you prefer? Mag or centrifugal

I keep forgetting, but with school and life its hard to get fishing time in besides this website.

If you dont, I think this forum may shun you

Listening to my Everclear station

IMO Light fluorocarbon line, small baits, natural colors.

Just something I threw together quickly in Paint.net. What do you think?

Thanks guys really appreciate it! I had no idea I was holding the line wrong and i'm really looking forward to being able to cast without cuts and fingergaurds

I must admit, you got me

BPS, Abu, Pflueger, are all in the Pure Fishing sector of the fishing world, so i can see the similarities.

So just to clarify, I want the line between the blue and green lines, not in the red area.

I've never used the Pfleuger so I cant comment on it, but I have a PQ and I absolutely love it for what I payed for it. Its a steal at $99 IMO. Do you have a preference on ordering from just one site? Or do you not mind buying from two. But that pfueger looks decent at its price.

One thing I find a little amusing is that, while no one seems to have this problem but me, they sell finger guards for this problem. Here are some pics of the finger guard I use... Its a great little thing for a dollar I purchased at the outer banks. I believe the gray part is Nubuck? Dont quote me though. And the red part is a stretchy cloth. It was only a dollar while I was at the outer banks this summer so I picked it up. A theory that im thinking of is my 2 handed power casting with spinning equipment. Does anybody else do this? :-?

I think that rule only applies to me, at Bass-Brat's command :

IMO I would get the 5.2:1 PQ, but I would spend 30 or so more dollars to get a Powell rod if your budget allows it. Im not really a big fan of the reel seat on the Carbonlite. Check this one out --> Model#: 704 CB - In Stock! Length: 7'0" - Power: Medium - Power Rating: 4 Line Wt: 8lbs. - 17lbs. - Lure Wt: 1/4oz. - 3/4oz. - Action: Mod-Fast - Handle: 2 $139.99

The slower reel is used to keep away the fatigue from using heavy resistance baits. Really, if you can get a new rod AND reel, that would be best. A BPS PQ + a BPS Crankin stick is only about 170.

Alberto knot --> http://www.stripersonline.com/Pages/Articles/article_arby_albertos_knot.shtml I prefer a 6-7 foot leader so i can re-tie my lure often. 8-)

Has anyone hear ever thought of what it would be like to have a Bass Resource Mag? Members could contribute with articles, and i'm sure Nate and J Francho could contribute some amazing photography. I know i'd subscribe to that magazine. Does anybody else have any thoughts on this idea? Any-things you would potentially like to see in the magazine if they do decide to make one? I think its a pretty good idea IMO 8-)

I heard don't cut it if you haven't owned or used one. The depth of Collin's experience never ceases to amaze me We need a new forum titled "Rip on Collin forum" ;D

Hell, if they're feeding on shad and craws heavy forget worms, throw Football head and a soft swimbait 8-) :