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You can pretty much look at a boat and tell if he takes care of it or not. When you can buy a boat for a big discount and get the colors and options you want, it's a good deal. Ask him for references from former buyers and give them a call. They will be able to tell you if you want his boat or not.

If you're interested in another great rod for the money. You might want to consider the Denali Jadewood series. Their 7' MH Worm/Jig is $99 with a Limited Lifetime Warranty and I don't think you'll find a nicer rod on the market in that price range. I can throw all the baits you talk about with no problem with my Denali Rosewood 7' MH. I was skipping wacky rigged senkos under docks with it his spring. I was using a Revo Premier reel. I think a 7' MH is about as good an all around rod as you can get.

Might also want to look at Denali. They have both a 7'6" and a 7'11" in the Rosewood series. The 7'11" was developed for A. Rigs, Flippin, big swimbaits, etc. They also have a Ray Scheide Signature Model which is on a Rosewood blank. It's a 7'4" with microguides. I don't have these specific models but I have a number of Rosewoods including the 7'2" Terry Bolton Signature rod. They are very lightweight rods and are comparable to the Loomis IMX's I had been using. They sell for around $229.

The thing about KVD L&L, is that it is a polymer based product. The majority of other products are petroleum based. L&L will actually bond to your line and not wash off like other products. It will also not harm your reels or attract dirt, etc. I am able to use flourocarbon for a long time by using L&L, because it keeps it manageable. That really helps, considering the cost of flouro.

I would highly recommend you taking a look at the Denali Jadewood 7' MH Worm/Jig rod for $99. Denali is making top of the line rods and for the price, the Jadewoods are hard to beat. They also have a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

I use both a very large amount of time and many times interchangeably. I catch just as good fish on one as the other. Many times when I'm fishing with my partner, he's fishing one and I'm fishing the other.

You might want to take a look at the new Denali Jadewood and Rosewood Rig/Flippin Rod. They are both 7'11" XHvy rods rated for 5/16-3 oz. lures. The Jadewood is $129 and the Rosewood is $229. I have not personally used one, but I think they are the type of rods you are looking for.

You might want to take a look at the Denali Jadewood series. These rods are all in the $100 price range and come with a limited lifetime warranty. They are a very big seller for Denali because of their quality and value. For the money, I don't think you will find a nicer rod. You can go to the Denali website and check them out.

For the money, it's hard to beat the Walmart Maxx batteries. I've had real good luck with them and they have an 18 month replacement warranty. If you have a problem, you can find a Walmart everywhere.

Flourocarbon is a stiffer line and is prone to problems like you mention. I have had very good luck with the XPS Flouro. As has already been mentioned, using KVD Line & Lure will help a lot. It was developed specifically for flouro. and braid, although you will get benefits for all types of line. It will also enable you to make your flouro. last longer, because it will keep it soft and manageable. That's a big benefit with the cost of flouro. Apply it ahead of time so it has time to dry for the most benefit.

I put Mercury Quickleen and Marine Stabil in my tank at every fill up for my Pro XS. My understanding is that gas will start going bad in as little as 15 days, which is why you want to use Stabil or Star Tron at every fill up, in addition to the benefits they give you concerning ethanol.

Take a look at the Denali Jadewood cranking rods. I use the 7 ft. Med. and they also have a 7 ft. MH. For the cranking I do, a 7 ft. is all I need. The blanks are very small and lightweight. It is a heck of a rod for $99. Denali also has a 7'6" MH cranking rod in the Rosewood series if you're looking for something longer.

My home lake is very clear and I use braid with a flouro. leader for my finesse techniques. No braid is any where close to being invisible under water and I definitely think it makes a difference. I also use flouro. on my baitcasters for texas rigs, C. Rig leader, etc., for the same reason. Most folks use very small diameter line for finesse techniques. The only reason to do that is because it's less visible to the fish. Otherwise, why would you not use heavier line? The same reasoning goes for using flouro., which is almost clear under water. Now if I'm fishing a lake that has a lot of color, I'm not as concerned with line color, diameter, etc.

I'm using a Denali Michael Murphy Signature model Jerkbait/Topwater rod. It is a 6'8" Med. with a moderate action. This rod was developed specifically for working baits with your rod tip held down. The handle was made shorter to help accomodate this. I like the moderate action for the same reason I like it for a crankbait rod. It has more flex throughout the upper half of the rod which helps keep trebles from pulling out, particularly when you have the fish close to the boat. I also feel like it allows you to get a better hook up on topwater fish.

You need to look at the Denali Jadewood cranking rods. They have both a Med. and MH in 7ft. I use the 7ft. Med. and it is all I need for the crankbaits I throw. These rods sell for $99, have a very small blank and are very lightweight. They come with a Limited Lifetime Warranty. I don't think you can find a nicer rod in this price range.

Also, if you haven't already done so, you might try fishing a regular senko type bait, not necessarily a floating type. I throw a senko all the time on a rig with great success.

Personally, I think if you're going to try and combine cranking and topwater with one rod, I wouldn't go over 7 ft. Even a 7 ft. rod can be hard to work a topwater with when you're holding your rod tip down. I crank with the Denali Jadewood 842, 7 ft., Med, Mod., rod., but I don't do any real deep cranking. The 843 MH, previously mentioned, would probably suit you better for that. The Denali Jadewoods are $99 rods, and I personally don't think you'll find a nicer rod in that catagory.

Exactly right. Reel Magic is petroleum based and just coats the line. L&L is a blend of polymers and will not harm the line or your reel. I think if you stick with it and try the suggestions that have been given, you'll find that it works very well.

Your issues are exactly why I don't use straight flouro. on my spinning reels when fishing light line. I started using braid with a flouro. leader a number of years ago and never looked back. It makes a huge difference in line manageability. If you continue using straight flouro., the one tip I will give you is to put some KVD Line & Lure on your line before each trip. It was developed specifically for flouro. and braid and will really help the manageability of your line. It also is water based, not petroleum based like the others.

When I'm using light line for finesse techniques on spinning gear, I use 10-14# braid with a flouro. leader. The braid eliminates all the problems you get with coiling and line twist when using spinning reels. In addition, you can use the braid for a long time without the need to change it. The flouro. leader gives you your invisibility at the bait. I use a uni knot to attach the two and have never had a problem. If you want to continue using straight flouro., you might try some other brands to see if your problems continue. When I first started using flouro., I had problems with break offs also. After trying different brands, I found a couple of brands that eliminated the problems. Of course, when you're fishing 6# line, you can have a problem with any brand when lifting a fish out of the water. As far as knots, I also changed to the San Diego Jam this year and have had great success with it. I am now only using Palomars with non-flouro lines and drop shot. Also, when using your flouro. or combination braid/flouro., put some KVD Line and Lure on before each trip. It really helps soften the line and makes it a lot more manageable. It's also water based, not petroleum based like the others.

Personally, I'm going to be fishing a different rod for baits with trebles versus single hook baits. When I'm fishing treble hook baits, I'm wanting a rod with a moderate action to help keep from tearing the trebles out when fighting a fish. It also allows the fish to get the bait in it's mouth a little bit better. With single hook baits, I'm not as concerned with the hook pulling out. I'm wanting a fast action and more power to give me a stronger hookset. With topwaters and jerkbaits, I like a shorter rod like the 6'8" you mentioned. The reason is, I'm working those baits with my rod tip held down and the shorter rod makes it easier. I use a Denali Michael Murphy signature jerkbait rod for jerkbaits and topwaters. It is a 6'8" Med. with a moderate action. It was designed with a shorter handle to make it easier to work baits with your rod tip held down towards the water. For lipless crankbaits, I prefer a 7' Denali Jadewood Med. action cranking rod that I use for all my crankbaits. I like a longer rod for crankbaits because it helps with casting distance and hooksetting. If I'm fishing texas rig plastics, jigs, etc., I use a Denali Rosewood 7' MH Worm/Jig rod. If I was going to get rods to combine techniques, the jerkbait/topwater rod should work fine for small to medium cranks also. I would definitely look at a worm/jig rod for your texas rigs, jigs, etc. Also, as far as casting versus spinning, that can come down to personal preference. Personally, I only use spinning for finesse techniques, such as shakey head and dropshot, where I'm using very light line. If I'm using heavier than 10# line, I'm going to be using a baitcaster. I want to use as heavy a line as I can get by with, and to me, a baitcaster handles heavier lines much better.

I fish shakey head a lot and prefer a 7' Med. with a fast action. I think the longer rod gives you a better hook set and better control of the fish.

I highly recommend the Denali Michael Murphy Signature Jerkbait/Topwater rod. It's a 6'8'', Med. with a moderate action. The handle is shorter on this rod and was developed specifically for working baits with your rod tip held down. This rod handles all my topwater baits and jerkbaits. You can go to, www.denalirods.com, and check it out.

In my opinion, a 7 ft. MH Worm/Jig rod is about as versatile a rod as you can buy. You can use it for just about any technique, from lightweight lures to heavier lures. If I could only have one rod, that's what I would have. That being said, I agree with the previous comment on the Denali Jadewood rods. The Jadewoods look and fish like much more expensive rods and are a big seller for Denali. You can get the 7' MH Worm/Jig for $99.

That's correct, you can order direct from Denali. If there is anything I can help you with, please let me know.