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1. Rage Craws 2. BPS Shimmy X2 Worms 3. Livetarget Gizzard Shad Cranks 4. Baitcasters (1st Year using them) 5. Sebile Magic Swimmers

I am going to use one of these baitcasting setups for small swimbaits like the Sebile Magic Swimmer, Spro BBZ-1 4in 7/8oz, and the Livetarget Blueback Herring. If I add any more they will be under 1oz. The two setups I can use are a BPS Extreme 6'6" MH Fast with a Shimano Chromica 200B 6.2:1 and 10# InvisX or a Falcon BuCoo 6'0" M Moderate with a Ardent C400 5.0:1 and 12# Hybrid. If I have some success with this technique I will surely get a dedicated rod and reel.

I got to use a Daiwa Pluton when I was on a charter fishing the flats in Key West. It's a heck of a reel. The reels they normally use for Tarpon and Snook are usually 400 series but this 200 series matches up to it with a much smaller profile. I had a great experience with it tossing MirrOlures. I can't vouch for it in Freshwater though but that was my experience with it.

I recommend Seaguar AbrazX for flipping in cover. I like 10# flouro.

He said he only caught a few of them and wants to know how to get more. So they are schooling bass.

I took your advice on the Bucoo for my cranking rod and ordered it. Can't wait to try it out, thanks.

Get the Carbonlite. You should never buy a rod just because it's a deal. I would just go to the BPS at great lakes crossing and hold both in your hand if you haven't done that. I am a huge fan of BPS rods and they are great rods for their price. They also have great customer service and warranties. JMO

I do believe Tatsu is better line. I don't see the need to spend $40 on line. I feel money can be spent other places even if he can afford it. I don't like spending a ton on fishing stuff even if I can afford it.

I love how FLW is written.

And it is $40. I figure that your statements are right on the money but $40 for fishing line? I understand if you are a tournament angler and you need every advantage but for the average fisherman InvisX is the winner.

I really like my Bass Pro Extreme Rods and I use a 6'6" MH for my T-rigs

What is the point of the different weights?

Seaguar InvisX is all you'll ever need

I'm almost positive they are the same.

Thanks that's what I thought when I saw it too

I use a 6'6" BPS Extreme rod for my t-rigs

I went to a local garage sale today and got a lightly used BPS Johnny Morris Signature Series Spinning rod for $10. I didn't even need the rod but couldn't pass up the deal! Everything is functional and looks great. It is 6'0" MH and has a Moderate-Slow taper. I honestly have no idea what to use it for

You should use the original hybrid line. I use 12# test.

The spinning setup I use for wacky rigging is a BPS Extreme M 6'0" rod and a Shimano Sahara 1000FD reel. I currently have Sunline Machinegun Cast Copoly on it in 12#. It's getting really stiff and has a bit of memory so I'd like to change it out. I am also having trouble noticing a bite. I don't know I have a fish until I reel in the slack line. I was thinking of using the mono for backing and putting Seaguar Kanzen on it. If I go in that direction would it be helpful to tie on a Seaguar InvisX leader since I have a little of that left over? Do you guys use mono as backing or some other technique? Also any tips on wacky rigging would be helpful as I just started using it and it has put many bass in the boat.

Both and a lighter more balanced rod as companies claim.

Yo-Zuri Hybrid Ultra-Soft

If oiling it doesn't work my guess would be while you left your sideplate off it got dirt or dust in it.

I'd advise getting a used reel on this websites flea market or ebay. You should spend between $60-$100 on the reel. As for the rod I would recommend a 6'6" M or MH. The BPS Tourney Special isn't a bad rod for the money and is $50. I would also consider an Abu Garcia Vengeance, Berkley Lightning Rod Shock, and the Quantum Energy.

Those look good and are cheap.