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Sorry about that Glenn, i understand the edit. I guess i'm a little different. I don't feel the competition is in landing the fish, but getting the fish to bite. I wanna figure out the puzzle, then return the fish to fight another day. Of course i can't save every single fish, but i feel there should be precautions we should take to try to ensure the fish can fight another day. "Also, I believe their must be a few people out their, who would use this as an excuse for why they won't try to land a huge fish, on micro-light gear, but of whom, in reality, just don't have the confidence that they could do it themselves. Quite a challenge you know." If i'm crappie fishing and i get a nice pike on, of course i'm gonna try to land the fish. BUT, i'm not going to go pike fishing with my crappie tackle.

Sorry about that Glenn, i understand the edit. I guess i'm a little different. I don't feel the competition is in landing the fish, but getting the fish to bite. I wanna figure out the puzzle, then return the fish to fight another day. Of course i can't save every single fish, but i feel there should be precautions we should take to try to ensure the fish can fight another day. "Also, I believe their must be a few people out their, who would use this as an excuse for why they won't try to land a huge fish, on micro-light gear, but of whom, in reality, just don't have the confidence that they could do it themselves. Quite a challenge you know." If i'm crappie fishing and i get a nice pike on, of course i'm gonna try to land the fish. BUT, i'm not going to go pike fishing with my crappie tackle.

You'd use 4lb with the intent to catch stripers and sturgeon? Seems kinda odd. Using really light line to catch large fish is going to lower the probability of a healthy release by a lot. [edit]Edited to remove inflammatory language.[/edit]

You'd use 4lb with the intent to catch stripers and sturgeon? Seems kinda odd. Using really light line to catch large fish is going to lower the probability of a healthy release by a lot. [edit]Edited to remove inflammatory language.[/edit]

You'd use 4lb with the intent to catch stripers and sturgeon? Seems kinda odd. Using really light line to catch large fish is going to lower the probability of a healthy release by a lot. [edit]Edited to remove inflammatory language.[/edit]

Ha ha, he probably did that on purpose.

:-? Seems like it does to me. Doesn't take sudden shock like hooksets as well either.

:-? Seems like it does to me. Doesn't take sudden shock like hooksets as well either.

:-? Seems like it does to me. Doesn't take sudden shock like hooksets as well either.

Thanks guys.

I had a few problems with fluorocarbon because of the reduction in stretch it has...so i broke a few fish off fighting them near the boat while pitching to close targets. I kept my 6'6" i like to pitch with in close quarters, but i switched to medium instead of MH. I haven't had any problems with how wimpy the rod is...i actually like it because the rod is lighter and allows easier pitching. I fish in WI though...so my big fish of the day is usually only 4 lbs, max 5lb range. I could probably switch to a 7ft MH with a fast tip and have the same effect, but i like the shorter rod in tight places.

I had a few problems with fluorocarbon because of the reduction in stretch it has...so i broke a few fish off fighting them near the boat while pitching to close targets. I kept my 6'6" i like to pitch with in close quarters, but i switched to medium instead of MH. I haven't had any problems with how wimpy the rod is...i actually like it because the rod is lighter and allows easier pitching. I fish in WI though...so my big fish of the day is usually only 4 lbs, max 5lb range. I could probably switch to a 7ft MH with a fast tip and have the same effect, but i like the shorter rod in tight places.

I had a few problems with fluorocarbon because of the reduction in stretch it has...so i broke a few fish off fighting them near the boat while pitching to close targets. I kept my 6'6" i like to pitch with in close quarters, but i switched to medium instead of MH. I haven't had any problems with how wimpy the rod is...i actually like it because the rod is lighter and allows easier pitching. I fish in WI though...so my big fish of the day is usually only 4 lbs, max 5lb range. I could probably switch to a 7ft MH with a fast tip and have the same effect, but i like the shorter rod in tight places.

I wish i could break off on hooksets...i'm usually more worried about having to go get that jig and scare any fish in the laydown...again. :

I wish i could break off on hooksets...i'm usually more worried about having to go get that jig and scare any fish in the laydown...again. :

I wish i could break off on hooksets...i'm usually more worried about having to go get that jig and scare any fish in the laydown...again. :

My first post here. I'm 18 years old and i live in northern illinois. Family owns a house on Fox Lake, WI and that's where i do all my fishing. I get about 40-50 full days on the water every year...not nearly as much as the southerners here. I'm your typical budget angler...14ft aluminum, couple of baitcasters, cheap tackle, you know. But i do well with what i can afford. Anybody on here who fishes near Fox Lake, WI, shoot me a pm.