Aaron

From what I have read you can upgrade bearings, upgrade drag, change gears, change handle, and change the handle knobs among other things.

I lkw the Zoom Fat alberts but I have some Yamamots to try out.

Sounds good.

Return it or send it to mfg. for warranty repair.

Use braided line and a strong rod. I usually don't fish frogs until I start seeing frogs around the lake. I also like the Spro frogs but the scumfrogs are an okay, less expensive, alternative.

When I was a senior in high school I tried to learn the guitar. I tried for 3 months and could not get it down, but I did manage to learn "Turn the Page" by Bob Seger. After that I stopped trying, but sometimes I think about attemmptng it again.

Just out of curiosity, where do you fish in KY? I fish around Barkley and Ky dam.

Your 10 lb. will be fine, but when you go to respool I would go up to 12#. It is a good all around size for many applications, IMO.

Well, after receiving a lot of good advice, you couldn't have picked a worse rod for soft plastics. : X2. LOL I like Ugly sticks and they are good for bobber fishing and some moving baits but I would not use one for jigs/plastics.

Ruger 10/22 will solve your problem. j/k. We had a similar problem in my parents house when I was younger, and my dad ended up borrowing a trap and trapping the animal.

G. Loomis MBR783C. I can cast almost anything in my tackle box. When only one rod is going with me it is this one or its spinning version.

I have a GL2 spinning rod and two IMX casting rods. I love my IMXs and can tell a big difference between the IMX and GL2, but have never fished a GL3 or any other rod that is in the same league as an IMX.

I use a 6'6" spinning rod for topwaters and jerkbaits. I can't get good action on a longer rod.

I would have said the SJR783 but that may be a little too heavy for 6# line. So I would go with the 782 or the rod RW recommended.

If you go with the in line spinners try to find some of the Mepps with a signle hook instead of a treble hook. I seem to have more hookups on fish with smaller mouths when using the single hook mepps. They are hard to find though. Also I would get the smallest lures you can get a decent cast with.

IMO, that ardent reel is a gimmick adnyour money would be beter spent elesewhere. Pick up a Citica, Revo S, or other similarily priced reel. I have used a Daiwa Advanage that worked great and I am currently using my Curado 200DHSV. Just get a good solid 6.2:1 low profile reel and you will be good to go.

I fish the big waters of KY and Barkley lake almost exclusively, although it is tough sometimes when confined to the banks. I don't have access to any private water but I do fish some small ponds in the Land Between the Lakes occasionally. I hope to see everyone at KY lake in the spring.

I would add some crankbaits in varying depths down to 10'. I prefer Bandits or Rapalas but whatever you want. I would get at least one Rapala DT-6

You could try stoners invisible glass and some newspaper. I can get most anything off my windshield with it.

I usually throw my flukes on a spinning rig as well. However, sometimes I will throw them on my MBR783C w/ Curado 100D. When baitcasting I use a weighted shank hook and skin hook the fluke. I have not had any hookset problems.

Be sure to wet the knot before cinching it down completely.

Are they in Cabela's stores too?

Hey Marsh Master check out these handles from BPS. I have a couple on some Ambassadeurs and it looks like they might fit your Curado. I have a CU201BSF on the way and when I get it I can let you know for sure if the handles fit on there. These handles feel prety solid and don't look too bad. Plus it beats paying $80 for one. http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_96598_100004001_100000000_100004000_100-4-1 EDIT: The handle fits on nicely but the drag star will no longer click when adjusted.

I think the Curados start shipping some time this month (August) but the Citicas don't ship until October

For most soft plastics a 3/0 or 4/0 EWG worm hook (I like Gamakatsus) will do the trick. Buy a couple packs each for each size and you should be good to go. I don't wacky rig so I can't help you there.