*Hootie

Did you ever buy a technique specific rod, and then wind up using it more for something other than what it was designed for? Hootie

Agreed! Hootie

No one could have said it better. Hootie

I have a Dobyns Champion 6'8" mh with a Lews Tournament Speed Spool. Nice rig. Hootie

MBR 783 C GL3 and, the 803C JWR GL2. Hootie

Yes, weird. Deep PM'd me list earlier today. A lot of Loomis rods were on the list, just not the ones I wanted. I guess someone took it upon themselves to weigh these rods. Hootie

Been trying to find out the weights of a couple of Loomis rods, so I thought, what better way than to go right to the source, I emailed Loomis, and got a quick return response, I was informed. that G Loomis does not publish their rod weights. Why would rod weights be classified information? Hootie

There is. Deep just PM'd it to me. You guys can find anything. Hootie

Seems to me that some time back, someone posted a list of rod weights of different manufacturers. I don't know if I seen it on this forum or someplace else. I have done google searches in ten different directions and keep coming up blank. Did I really see this list or imagine it. If anyone has such a list or a link to it, I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions. Hootie

All Mojos are bad, they're tip heavy.....lol Hootie

I have both. They are both great reels. That said, I would absolutely, positively, get the Lews. Hootie

BS is closed. You'll have to call TW.....lol Hootie

You wont be disappointed with the PQ. Hootie

Just received a new G Loomis from TW today, in perfect condition. TW is meticulous in packaging their rods. What a shame ot will take that long to get it replaced. I have ordered several rods from TW. Never a problem. Hootie

The help would really be appreciated. If you have any other suggestions that would also help trying to keep it under $92

The rod trade in starts Friday. Hootie

That just about sizes it up. Hootie

The paddle handles are what made me look. I had an original BB1 with the paddle handles. Liked em' then, like em' now. Hootie

45K in 3 days. I'll take it and run before they change their mind....lol Hootie

I think it's sad the way some really fine magazines have declined, even disappeared over the years. Fishing Facts was one of my all time favorites. I know it's still out there, but you can't even buy it in my neck of the woods. I have some old Bassmaster mags. that are a half inch thick. Now they aren't much more than a pamphlet. We used to have a magazine, Ohio Fisherman. It is no more. I know you can find more info on line these days, but there was just something magic about having a magazine in your hands at the end of a hard day, and drooling over the articles, even the adds. I guess this is just an old timer mourning the loss of the good old days.....lol Hootie

I guess for what I am looking for, I would exclude ice fishing. Sorry about that. Hootie

What is the coldest water you have fished and actually had a good day. How many, and on what. Hootie

Just wondering if any of you guys use these hooks and what do you think of them, based on price to performance and quality. Where do they rank TO YOU, compared to Gamakatsu, or even BPS hooks. Welcome opinions or facts. Hootie

Check the back of the flyer. I believe for a $200 reel you get $40.00 off. Hootie

Shimano is participating in the reel trade in at BPS. Hootie