Mike L

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Either one depending on the majority of the cover you fish in the most. I only use braid for frogs (50#) and punching (80#) but not exclusively. I'll use 14# or 16# Sniper for most bottom contact presentations in light to moderately heavy vegitation and 20# Shooter for the heavy stuff and light punching. I'll also use Shooter for swimming worms, and swim baits regardless of cover. Mike

I use flouro for most everything and have been for years. I don't have the problems with it as a lot folks on this board seem to have and are quick to point out. Like most things it's personal preference. Again, personally speaking I don't use InvisX because of its stretch, which is close to what mono has. So to answer your question, If I had to I would use what you have for both spinnerbaits/chatterbaits and for shallow running cranks. However, If you just don't want to use it a quality copoly would be an option. Mike

In clearer than usual water in scattered grass down here, a Alabama Craw colored Rage Bug can tire you out! Mike

Yepper!! Been waiting for this since it ended last year. Different winner this time! ? Mike

Keep in mind, plastic color is dictated by conditions and prevalent bait. Down here it's mostly Junebug for me. When that slows I'll change to anything with a little red. Green Pumpkin is always last. Mike

I only use them when in heavily stained water and/or in congested mature pad areas. Mike

Thanks Mick Mike

See above.... Mike

He uses the Owner Jungle flippin hook I use an exacto knife to cut it off the hook Mike

Thanks Mick St. Clair would definitely be option! Mike

I sure hope so! Mike I don't know exactly where to go. But one of these days I hope to do just that. Mike

I have never caught a small mouth bass!! I don't care much about not catching a spot or any other type. Just one small mouth and I'm a happy man. Mike

Thanks for sharing James! Even tho I tie mine a little different, I agree its the best knot to use when punching. I also use it sometimes for flipping or pitching in moderate to heavy cover. Mike

Truly a man of good taste. ? Mike

Casting right Don't use spinning gear at all The ones I have I save for the grandkids. They are all left reeling and have no intention of changing them. I taught my older grandkids to reel right when they starting useing casting gear because that's all I had. They're all good with the setups and do just fine. Mike

The best of everything to you. Keep the faith brother, you can beat this!! Mike

I'd rather watch reruns of James T, Spock and the rest. It just doesn't seem right not to remain loyal to the original and watch any of the off shoots. ? Mike

It's not stupid but true... "Sometimes it not what you know, it's who you know" Mike

If all the kids in the world went to college, who's gonna clean the fish?? Mike

Flouro...Sunline Shooter and Sniper Braid...Original Power Pro Mike

Shimano is one of the best reel manufacturers there are. Most of my baitcasters are Shimano and rarely have I had a problem. Can't speak about thier spinning reels as I don't use them, but I'm sure they are just as well built. Mike

There's an old saying.. "If all the kids in the world went to college, who's gonna clean the fish" Seems to me that most Kids nowadays don't have the work ethic as older generations had and have. They will change jobs just for the sake of change and do just enough not to get fired before they quit. Those who just bide thier time waiting for someone or the government to support them without having to work for it, just don't understand that jobs are given, careers are made. Mike

Then there ya go! Mike

I'd be more concerned of them losing thier slime coat than being dropped 3 ft Mike