Hi Salenity

I have a 7' MH micro Kistler & I like so I'd say go micro. As for the line isn't the soft line for spinning reels?

I have the TP & XT. if you are new with a Baitcaster my vote is for a Curado they are very forgiving. IMHO

You can use braid anytime you want to . I personally use Hi-Vis braid & color the last 7 foot of line black with a sharpie. I never use a leader. I'd say most use braid 50-65 for a frog but after that it;s just up to individuals as when to use the braid. I fish flukes on 8-12 # mono but if it didn't dig I'd be back to 10-20 braid.

I went ahead and got 2 of these & 1 of the new White Shimano 7' m rod & he shipped them for free (shipping was included on the Shimano). 2 Broomsticks & 1 Shimano for $157 shipped.

This is why I don't post the pics of the dinks I catch.

I thought about them to replace my catfish rods?

In a Kayak?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/KISTLER-GRAPHITE-PLUS-IM7-KGPXH7-7-BAITCAST-ROD-/200384665491?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ea7db5793

Keep your head up!

Nice! You'll like the 225 a lot . My last boat had a 200 and it was a lot of fun.

I am soon going to be in the market for another fish finder. What exactly do I need to look for in a fish finder? Do I need a Color display? Does anyone have a favorite Model? I'd like to get one for around $200 & may try to find a good deal on one this winter but I need to know what to look for.

I personally am not a fan of the rod but the seller does have 100% + feedback.

I have a SX and a Curado. The SX stayed home today & I took the Curado out with me.

If I like her I'll name her Mercedes!

Yesterday I threw a Fluke with a 6' ML spinning rod with 10# 832 & a 3/0 hook. I fished this on a shallow weedy flat from my Kayak.

I hope your wrong I sold my Citica & have a Curado 50e on the way. BTW, I loved that old Bonneville!

I agree I am trying to replace my 2 older spinning rods 1 is 7' and has 15# flouro (hate it) on it & the other is 6' with 10# 832. I think that I will replace the 7' rod with the 6'10'' Powell rod unless someone has another idea on a rod .

I am starting to acquire a small arsenal of casting rods/reels but I am looking to get a couple of new Spinning rods (1 for now). I am looking for a fairly all around rod to throw 3/8 oz and smaller plastics and maybe a mepps spinner now and then. I plan on using 20# power pro with this set up. Opinions on this rod= Powell Max Wacky Rig Spinning Rod 6'10 Medium $139.99

I also saw some use 8 AA rechargeable batteries I may go that route?

Thanks EVERYONE for the help and the ideas and Francho thanks to the link to the Kayak forum. That said could I silicone the heck out of it on the INSIDE the hull and let it shoot through the hull? If I can do the cup of watter idea couldn't I replace the watter with Silicone? I just looked at the Link and answered my own question.

I am getting a Kayak Tomorrow. It's used but it's just like this one. http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4002650&cp=4406646.4413993.4417832 So I'm thinking I'll want a fish finder and wanted to know how/where to mount the Transducer? I did some searching and found a small 12v battery but I am still open to look at other Batteries. I am thinking I'll take the fish finder off my boat and put it on the sik and get another finder for the boat .

50# or would you try to go lighter?

So what line do most run on a Curado 50e? Edited to add 50e

In short 50# Power Pro s my favorite I am using 50# 832 now but I think I liked the PP more. Go with the Yellow and use a black marker to darken the last few feet like a leader. I use L&L but tie dry knots

Electric all the way!!! After the first few uses it stops biting you and its WAY faster.