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The one tied on. When that isn't working, it's time to change lures...not colors ? Roger

Let the record show, there is no hard evidence on file, that color alone can impact fishing success. RIGHT GUYS? tap-tap! tap-tap-tap! HMPH, seems like my phone went dead

The answer is ‘yes’, but not without qualification. I’m not aware of any nylon line more manageable than Trilene XL, it’s one sweet line. However, if the emphasis were on abrasion-resistance and tensile strength, then I’d go with Sufix Siege, sadly, we can’t have it both ways. Maxima Ultragreen has a reputation for being rough & tumble, but Maxima is guilty of false advertising. Maxima 10-lb Ultragreen is advertised as being .012” in diameter, but its actual diameter is .014”. A 17% difference in diameter is not something you can explain away with room temperature or faulty micrometer feel. On the other hand, Sufix 10-lb Siege is advertised as having a .012” diameter, and that’s precisely what it measures. Based on true diameter versus true diameter, Sufix 10-lb Siege is 17% stronger than Maxima 10-lb Ultragreen. Roger

At one time, I fished spinning tackle almost exclusively, in both fresh & saltwater. IMO, the first listed outfit can handle all the lures you listed (Stradic reel, indeed). Roger

Most bass fishermen are highly mobile, and trace the outer weedlines with their electric motor. Whole days go by when I never fire-up the Terrova, but stab each waypoint with my Minn Kota Talon. On balance, the shotgunner is going to deliver far fewer casts to each target than the rifleman. Roger

A lot of emphasis is placed on the 'tail feather'. The goal being the best breathing-action during the pause. Roger

After TW & BPS, I'll poke into 'Sportsman's Outfitters' Roger

Anglers land heavy bass on ultralight gear, and lose small fish on heavy gear. With 10-lb braid (which isn't ultralight) you can land the next state record ? Roger

Good point (Law of supply & demand)

Moorhen on Lake Kissimmee (South shore of Brahma Island) Unlike purple gallinules, the common gallinule is a very trusting bird. This little fellow spent some time within 4 yds of our boat Roger

IMO, the pivot point is 30-lb test You would go lower for finesse fishing, smallmouth bass, etc. You would go higher for punching, frogging, etc. In freshwater, 50-lb test is typically max. Roger

I didn't mention brand because it wasn't requested in the original post. I began like most, using Power Pro braid, then moved to Berkley Trilene braid and ultimately settled on Sufix 832, where I remain today. Some dislike braid because it "supposedly" floats, but a single grain of sand can reverse that scenario. Moreover, Sufix 832 has a central strand of Goretex that discourages braid from floating, even without that grain of sand ? Roger

I've spent most of my fishing years using nylon line (better known as mono), which is the binary term for New York & London. Nylon was a super line in the 20th century, and remains a super line in the 21st century. I use braided polyethylene a lot, to put it mildly, and braid will not break your rod, but will provide a fine diameter line with excellent sensitivity and excellent hook-sets. Roger

NOT BAD! But I believe the equation: "D+q h/2(m(1-d/p)" depicts the exponent, rather than the coefficient? Roger

Good analogy, the lure of a rabbit in distress Roger

'Action' designations do not adhere to any industry standard, which tends to confound an otherwise simple decision. More blatantly, some rod-makers offer 4 tip actions, while others offer 5 subdivisions: 4 ACTIONS: Slow - Moderate - Fast - Extra Fast 5 ACTIONS: Slow - Moderate - Moderate Fast - Fast - Extra Fast Bottom-Line: Ignore labels, be selfish, and select on the basis of 'your' loading & response preferences. Roger

Baseball 'n Bassin, welcome to the forum. Always great having a member who can take a joke Roger

Smallmouth bass in particular, will rise shocking distances in clear water. Roger

I'm sure that depends largely on water temperature (metabolism) and water clarity (underwater visibility). In murky water, the strike window can be expanded by lure audibility (noise). Roger

We’ve all heard the ole saw: “Let the fish tell you”. What’s the best option, when the fish aren’t talking? Roger

When living in Georgia, I caught an 11 lb cat on a floating Rapala, right before dark. It was a big disappointment, because I thought I was fighting a whopper bass. In Florida, I caught a larger catfish that I never weighed. It was on a Keitech swimbait at the mouth of a feeder creek. Cats love the mouths of creeks. Roger

The "Super Spook Jr." has always been my favorite member of the spook family, and can hold its own against any topwater plug Roger

When your body-weight is close to the keel, a canoe is more seaworthy than a flat-bottomed boat. When your body-weight is away from the keel, a canoe is less seaworthy than all hull configurations. Don the flotation vest before fetching the paddle. Roger

As it happened, my first exposure to fishing was catfish on the banks of the Passaic River, NJ (late 1940s). I can still see the monopod rod holders my dad fashioned from tree branches, and will always remember the smell of those black muddy banks. Though catfish occasionally outdo themselves, they're basically scavengers rather than gamefish. This is a great thread, but would probably get better mileage in the "Other Fish Species" forum. Roger

I'm fine with the analog stuff. I have no pressing reason to pay money to prevent backlashes that I rarely encounter, nor longer casts that I rarely desire. Roger