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I hope they re-do the SOL/Pixy/Alphas line.

STX In my opinion.

I use an FTO Large Speedbag http://www.planomolding.com/fishing/fishing-products/

Daiwa had a brain fart? :-? I'd like to know also.

Play with your crankbaits in the bath-tub... ...atleast thats what I do....

Thanks Nibbles, that clarified it for me. In that case I like the XF rod for its stiffer tip. I like the action my jig has with a stiffer tip But yes, an XF rod with braid can be trouble on a hookset by; ripping it out of the fishes mouth, or ripping its jaw etc, but for me the risk is worth my reward.

Cool thanks!

why XF? I like a soft tip when fishing jigs, it gives it a reel nice action IMO. And it will get a lot more backbone faster than a slower action rod, which IMO, with braid, equals a good hookset, which IMO you need due to heavier wire hooks used with jigs. And I say H rod for jig weight, and more backbone. Extra Fast action means stiff tip, not soft. The faster the action, the smaller the amount of flex. If you are already using braid, I really don't think you need a broom handle since the braid itself should be enough to help you get a good hook set. The problem with XF tips is that if you have a bionic hookset, you risk injuring the fish by tearing too big of a hole in its mouth or even tearing its jaw apart. Pair that up with braid and it's a real possibility. If you debarb your jig hooks like I do, XF is even worse of a choice because it's a lot harder to maintain constant tension with an extra fast action rod than a fast action rod when fighting the fish. And if you lose tension, the fish will have a good chance to throw the hook. I thought it was the way I mentioned it. And I made a quick picture to explain my thinking. The red rod, the one with the XF tip bends more near the top of the rod. While the Blue rod, with a F tip bends a little more down the rod. So if your acheiving the same amount of bend(in the pictures case about 90*) in a smaller area, wouldn't the tip be softer? I thought thats what a stiffer and softer tip was, and that Fast, extra fast, moderate was related to how quickly the tip returned to original position after being moved from its origin. I hope that made sense.

Are we still on?

Follow your dreams. You'll be happy you did. My dream ever since I was about 2 is to be a NASCAR driver. But funds have put that off for a while

Makes me wish I hadn't upgraded my phone 3 months ago :-/

Regular is 2.97 back in my part of 610, but closer to 95 its about 3.05

why XF? I like a soft tip when fishing jigs, it gives it a reel nice action IMO. And it will get a lot more backbone faster than a slower action rod, which IMO, with braid, equals a good hookset, which IMO you need due to heavier wire hooks used with jigs. And I say H rod for jig weight, and more backbone.

I don't think is such thing as a "bad" or "terrible" angler. Just new and inexperienced anglers.

I'm surprised I was mentioned a few times! Thanks to all! Bass Resource Youth Angler of The Year? But all the mods, J Francho, SoFlaBassAddict, Bassn Blvd, Four Bizz, Raul, RedLineRobert, Me, RM, B-Dozer, Red, Nibbles, Micro, KYntucky Warmouth, Sir Snookalot. I dont think there is a bad angler on here.

Agree we need a new FS. Although I dont think we need a new kicker, I think competition will make Buehler better. Thats why they signed another onto the roster.

I agree. *ss whippins turned me out good.

I think a green Daiwa Zillion would look cool. Just sayin'

Its just another AbuPfleuger Lewcia Pro reel to me.

Never fished an Abu rod, but I would go with the H/XF. Just try not to swing for the fences so you dont snap your new rod!

I wish Bass Pro would follow, because my nearest Cabela's is in PA :-/

Actually to be specific, Tont went down in week 7. Wade was still coaching. Loss to NYG Week 8. No Tony, Still Wade... Loss to Jacksonville Week 9.No Tony, Still wade... Loss to Green Bay. Week 10.No Tony, but Garret instead of Wade... Win against NYG. Notice how we started winning when Jason became head coach, not when Romo went down. They lost the first two weeks with John Kitna.

I'm not saying your a Romo hater, im just saying A LOT of people are. And I agree he still has to develop some more, and has high potential IMO, but he can be very inconsistent.

Why does everyone hate Romo? He is a good QB.

I thought it compared to Trilene's 100%, which I didn't care for.