Mike L

For me it's 20# power pro w/12# floro leader. Yes, you have another knot that MAY fail, but to state the obvious if you take your time and tie it correctly it becomes a non factor. Mike

Yep! Mike

GO!! Dont let rain stop you. The water will cool down, oxygen level will be up, you're off work...Man what else do you need... One thing tho, If you hear any thunder in the background RUN!! Mike

If you're convinced it's not the knot...I also use the SDJ.... then I would check your line periodically. FC is notorious for breaking off if in any weak spot....kinks, folds, fray's etc. Mike

I feel really bad for you guy's up there!! Don't come down here, you'll regret it... 90 deg temp and 80% humidity .. Every Freaking Day!! Mike

Yes, red is the first color in the spectrum to "disolve" but only in deeper water. If you're fishing shallow in say 2-6 ft the prevailing thought is it supposed to look like a bleeding bait. I don't necissarily buy that but hey, I'm not a fish so I really can't say. I do know there are many, including here who swear by useing red hook's. I've never done it so i really can't say ..Give it some time, they'll be along. Mike

Looks like Hydrilla to me... Yes it can be a pain to fish through sometimes, but believe me, down here in Fla thats where the big girls live. The cleanest water in your pond will be where it's grows. Rig up a swim bait, fluke, trap, spinnerbait, chatterbait and reel it through just ticking the top of that "stuff" When you feel it getting hung up a little, just pull it through with a hard yank. If there are any fish in area, grab the rod tight. Pitch a jig, craw, worm and yes a Senko into the holes and make sure you're not napping!! Don't get aggrevated because you have it and you're losing fish where it grows... If it wasn't growing there you probably wouldn't be getting bit in that area in the first place. Mike

Yeah Bubby!! At first I thought it may be too light for what I wanted, but it loads up great and with a little more of a parabolic bend for a fast action rod than I expected. I can throw it all day. They can re think the hook keeper location a little but thats minor. Mike

As usual Sam nailed it... My new spinner / chatter setup is now a Phenix 7' 2' MH/F M1 with a JM Sig reel with 12 # Yo Zuri. I throw all sizes up to 3/4 oz [rarely go that heavy] and just love everything about it. Mike

Thats pictchin and/or flippin!

To me a mag brake reel is best when pitchin and / or pitchin. A cent brake reel is best for casting. A dual system doesn't matter either way. Mike

After useing all different styles of trailers, I've had the greatest success by cutting off the head of a skinny dipper swim bait. I'm sure other brands and syles would work but I'm partial to the Reaction Innovation brand. Mike

I contacted them both...Thanks Mike

Palomar for braid only... Mike

Thanks... I never thought about checking Facebook!! Mike

I have a 7 ft MH/F Techna AV that I use for all bottom contact plastics. I really like it . It is extremely sensitive and surprisingly light for a rod rated up to 1 1/2 oz I believe it was discontinued about 3 yrs ago but you may find one. You won't be disapointed. Mike

Thanks, I checked thier site before I asked the question, but Phenix does't have a 'Pro Staff" list on it. I just assumed that they sponsored somebody, and that someone here may know. Mike

I'd like to know who Phenix sponsors. Mike

Howdy... Do any of you where I can find out what rod company sponsors which FLW or B.A.S.S. pro without having to log onto each of thier sites? Thanks Mike

Hook the lure to the keeper on the rod, or on the reel's level bar, and lay face up. Mike

Nope... The ONLY fish I'll eat is fresh Walleye, thats it... Now, shell fish..Lobster, Clams and Oyster's I can eat all day.] Mike

STK The co angler, or backseater, or non boater whatever they are called in the particular region you live, is the fisherman who fishes on another man's boat, either in a tournament or with a friend. In a tournamnet there is allways a meeting of all entrants the day or night before a tounament where the boaters will draw a number which becomes his take off position in the morning and weigh in order at the end of the day. After all boaters have drawn the "co anglers" will draw. Matching numbers are paired for the day. The owner of the boat, peculiar enough called the "boater", controls where you fish in a particular outing. He controls the trolling motor to fish his selected waters. He fishes from the front deck, you from the rear. His live well is behind his seat, your's behind you. His rods are stored in the boat's locker and placed on the deck, your's are laid along side your seat next to the gunnell. His tackle is stored in the boat storage bins, your's in the bag you bring. It's his boat, his money invested...You are along for the ride either competeing directly against him or other "co angler's" in a separate division if it's that type of tounament. [usually] If fishing in a tounament where money is the prize, you really have no say in where in the lake you fish, unless it is in written into the tournament rules. Some boaters will ask where you would like to go, some will ask if you want to fish from his area on the front deck, and even other's will invite you to stand along side them. Totally depends on him. It is customary and expected that the co angler contributes to the fuel costs. The amount is either in the tournament rules, or agreed upon between the two of you prior to take off. There is much more... I hope I answered your question. Mike

As a tournament co angler, in my opinion Blue said it best...That imaginary line runs across the bost where the boater steps up on the deck. Everything in front and both sides of that line is his, Everything in back and both sides of that line is mine. Unless he runs the boat in reverse, thats why it's much tougher from back there, especially if your boater knows what he's doing. At the TBF Florida State Team Qualifier, my boater on the 2nd day invited me up front...I almost hugged him!! Mike

Don't drop shot down here.. I use 20# Power Pro w/10# or 15# floro leader on my spinning rig. Mike

Same down here.... Mike