Smalliesrule

That's uncalled for.

not bashing,,you just cannot compare Okuma with Daiwa or Shimano,,cmon guys lets be honest here.

And your comment tells me you know nothing about reels.

Not dodging it at all..Okuma is an inferior product..not even in the same ball park as Daiwa & Shimano.. Daiwa and Shimano`s designs and internals,and innovations,are vastly superior..talk to reel mechanics if you have doubt.

You asked about REELS not rods..Apple & Bowling balls

I wouldn`t even consider an Okuma.. that's like comparing a BMW to a Saturn..stick to Daiwa & Shimano.

Braid with leader 99% of the time.. straight braid when pitching weeds or punching.

Not really..P-Line CXX is what I choose all the time.

It`s strange,, when I tie 15lb braid to an 8lb test pc of CXX Copoly is works every time.. But when I try tying it in heavier line like 40lb braid to a 20 or 25lb leader of fluoro,I have problems,, I don`t get it!

Anyone know how to tie it correctly?" All these videos online aren`t doing something right.

Cold Muddy water is practically a stay home and watch tv situation.

That`s a very tought question.Bass fishing requires quite a few rods,and you also didn`t say what type of baits you are going to throw. You also mention you get into some tight spots,it`s a lot to ask out of one rod. You also did not say what you think expensive is.. all that being said... You really can`t go wrong with a St Croix Avid Series. I have 4 of them,and they are tough to beat. Also the Shimano Crucials are very good also. I have 2 of the Crucial Spinning,and I am happy.

I use a lighter alot,and sometimes my Benchmade Leopard Cub.

The episode didn`t teach anyone anything. That`s a waste. On the other hand it was a nice little advertisement for BPS.

Umm ok.

Why not try braid with a leader? Best way to go.

Terrible,,I don`t even see the point of making a show like that.

I called Stickjacket, and the owner confirmed my concerns. I will not be getting stickjackets,he said it depends on the rod,they will not fit correctly on all rods. Checking into Rod Gloves now.

A slack line on the fall is the problem. How can you feel the pick up on a slack line? You need to follow that worm down as it falls with your rod tip,you should then be able to feel the fish pick it up.

Jighead is a personal friend of mine. He is the real deal. Lives for bass fishin,and is so smart when it comes to all aspects of Bassin it`s amazing. He is always my go to guy when I need info about bassin. And yes,,he fishes with Zillion Rods and Chronarch reels currently.

I don`t see how its possible,, I just measured to see where 5 ft 6inches comes to on my 6`6 Avid..and it falls smack dam into the reel seat area..So how can the jacket be used if its that length?

Try Strike Kings Elaztech 3x Finesse Worm,comes in 4 & 7 inch length. They really can take a beating and they will float. Also Gambler makes whats called a Giggy Stick also a great bait which no one seems to have ever heard of when I mention it.

baitcaster?