Mich. St8 Spartan

Best: If you think you can you will, if you think you can't your right!

Does copolymer sink?

I have a Powell Spook/Trap rod 7'0". I like being ale to choose to throw a lipless crank or going with a hard-bodied top water like a Zara Spook, With that in mind, what line would you suggest? I was using 20# spiderwire but was thinking of going to something more "invisible" Because fluoro sinks I will not being using that. Is mono the best choice here since the lures have treble hooks?

Getting a new reel for a flipping/pitching rod. What are your opinions on the Accurist PT?

I was working on my trolling motor today and I damaged my transducer. Here is a picture of the head and the damage. Do you think this will affect the operation of the unit?

Well I was in a store today and I found a Dobyns Savvy 735c on sale ($20 off). Because I am new to flipping and pitching I decided to take a chance on one. What the heck, was not that much money, seems like a nice, sensitive rod, and I can always upgrade. So for $140 I think it was a good deal. Now I just have to decide on a reel. Glad I am easy at making decisions Thanks for all you help!

What reel are you using?

For those of you who like the Dobyns 735c, is that the Champion series or the Savy? The Champion is $80 more. Is it that much different than the Savy?

I am going to really focus on flipping and pitching this year. I have very little experience and am virtually new to this technique. I want to get a rod I can do a little of both with. I know that there really is not a perfect rod made for both. I am looking at getting a rod around the 7'4" length until I decide which technique I prefer. I know that most people prefer a longer rod for flipping and a shorter one for pitching. Is there a rod you all might steer me towards to start out? I am not to worried about price but I do not want to pay $300 for a rod. Any help is appreciated!

+1, I am a big Powell fan

Was looking at some of their rods. Anyone like or dislike them? I do not know anything about them, they look nice, are affordable and seem to use good quality parts. Opinions appreciated.

I have nice things about the new Diawa Exceler. Nice gear ratio of 6:2:1 and only weighs 9.7. Nicer part is they are only listed at $109.00.

Thanks for all the feed back. Still undecided between the Powell and Dobyns rods. Leaning to the Dobyns but prefer a split handle rod. Guess I got some time until the ice comes off the lakes

Here in Michigan I fish a lot of heavy weed areas in the summer. I have always used a spinning reel and rod for frogs and always did fine with it. I broke my reel and am looking at getting a BC Reel/Rod to replace it. I have tried to narrow things down but am not sure what to get. I am looking at the following rods: St. Croix Slop-N-Frog Dobyns 736C Powell 735 Quantum Dean Rojas Frog Rod I have read a lot and all seem to get good reviews. IYHO's, what would you all suggest? I do a lot of frog fishing so I want as comfortable rod as possible. Also, what type of reel would you pair with it? Looking to spend up to $200. Was looking at the new Quantum Smoke. Any thoughts?

Very much agreed but I feel I am doing the wrong things and I do not want to pick up bad or wrong habits that will keep discouraging me. I feel that a good lesson or a good demonstration would go a long ways in helping me. I am a wreck with jigs