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Im more interested in the 8 carrier PP. I hope it's not all in that god awful color though

I'll usually throw a handy dandy Rage Craw but i've started to get some nice bites on Flukes (White Pearl) and Strike King Shadalicious Swimbaits (The smaller ones) in Sexy Shad.

For pitching Very low spool tension with higher than normal brakes works well for me. Just remember to to feather the spool Flipping doesn't involve the spool being disengaged if i remember correctly. It's hard to explain. Im pretty sure your just having trouble with pitching. Skipping is definately not easy with casting gear. I'm still trying to master it. Im using the same settings as when I pitch, but i'm a little lighter with the feathering. What helps me right now is to make sure I time my release so the bait fly's parallel with the water and skipps on it, rather than an early release where it just slams the water.

Love the pictures man! They're pretty astounding.The third picture is ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL. My favorite of them all. It reminds me of a tropical flower. Do you have a bigger image of that? (I dont know if you downsized the pictures for the forums)

So far at a local beach me and my dad have been slaying them on Chartreuse Shad colored Red Eye Shads. The only problem is this place is infested with hydrilla. A place most people would only dare to throw something weedless. We get a bunch of fish, but taking grass off your crank get's old real quick. What type of cranks best go through cover, more specifically thick weeds? Im thinking something with less Wobble and more of a tight wiggle? Also, should I downsize my hooks? Thanks.

Yeah, the tip is really soft, but it still has the extra fast point of bending. Its too soft for my liking but I can deal with it. But when I said copy I meant the looks, balance, etc. I've never fished a Cumara but from the carpet test they felt on par with each other, the Cumara being just a touch better. I wasn't saying the blank power and action were similar, which I think you thought I was portraying.

I assume your talking about my Sept 10th post... But I think it be worth a shot. If your talking about my low drag story.... I think it would make a difference (:

You get to go to iCAST?!

Bass Pro Johnny Morris Signature Series II 6'8" MH/XF - BPS Prolite Special. Its a dirty combo for a small price tag. Its a Cumara copy and a Daiwa Sol/Pixy/Alphas copy

I can't wait. Do you know if there is going to be any live coverage?

Very sorry to hear your loss. He was a very nice looking dog. but more importantly he's family. Losing a loved dog is just too hard. My prayers to you and your family. Im sure he's happy in doggy heaven.

This. Daiwa's in the same price range feel alot better to me.

Rumor has it if you take it dead to the game warden you get a reward? Cam anyone confirm or deny this?

Even better. Go back to September 10, 2001, and warn the government about whats about to happen and save thousands of lives. Then tell them were Osama is.

I dont think you need to switch to mono, using a ML especially with the smaller squarebills is going to give you plenty of "play" in the rod to play him out and keep him buttoned up. I think the problem is you might be having a little more trouble getting him buttoned up with the ML. I would maybe switch to atleast a M, preferably a MH with a fast taper to it. You can go down in taper to a med-fast taper if you want to help keep them buttoned up if you want but I like the fast taper for the shallow guys. And i'd say definitely stick to graphite for any non-deep cranking. Try out your Kistler. You wont know if it works until you try it If you're looking to buy another rod though, i'd suggest the Powell Max Square Bill rod. You can get it at Tackle Warehouse for only 140 bones too! Although i'm not sure of your price range if your looking to buy another.

1/4 ounce.

Go back about 14 hours ago. Tighten my drag FIRST, then set my gammie into that 4 lb bass I missed because my drag was set at like 1 lb.

I stuff all my plastics into a Plano Speedbag and carry all my terminal tackle (Hooks and weights, beads, swivels, etc.) in a Falcon 501 Terminal Tackle tray. Both can be bought at Tackle Warehouse. I highly recommend the Falcon 501 tackle tray though.

Yeah, i'd definitely get a spare spool for the SX. You could use the fluoro for spinnerbaits and cranks, and other stuff while having the braid spool for throwing plastics and jigs. Just make sure you carry some electrical tape (Doesn't matter what kind of tape really, i just like electrical) so you'r line doesn't jump off the spool. And If you go with braid,I highly recommend picking up some Sufix 832 40 lb. I love it. Also maybe pick up some regular mono for leader's if you want to have some stretch for topwater.

Strike King Coffee Scent.

What are your setups?

I've got one for my Carbonlite. It helps alot if you only have so many rods to cover alot of techniques. I quick spool change and you can go from jigs with braid to cranks with flouro.

Usually just Bass Pro. It's BPS brnad line so finding it outside of BPS isn't to common. (Although I've seen some shops sell Bass Pro stuff). I'd say just order it off of their website.

I reccomned the Uni or San diego jam, or 16-20 knot. I've had mixed results with the Palomar

I was under the impression the Endurance rods were the same blank material and everything they just boasted a different style and different lengths/actions. But i'm not sure