MuffinMan

Thanks for all the very helpful responses, I will be replacing my monofilament on that reel with 65lb POwerPro or Suffix 832 very soon.

Ive looked for a good article or thread on this. I have a few questions regarding jigging and braided line. 1) It is hard to feel a subtle strike using monofilament on my baitcaster so would braid be better for this application because I use that same rod and reel for crankbaits..? 2) Can I just tie the braided line directly on to my jig or crank or do I have to tie flouro to my braid and then to my jig or crank? 3) Does PowerPro float(above 50lb test)?

cool man, good job! do you have any pictures?

Take time with the family, Im 16 and I know how it feels to not have your father do fun stuff with you. I have to catch rides with friends/neighbors til i get my licensce next month because my dad wont take me. So your boys will appreciate you doing that for them

any clubs in west central florida??

The dehydrator is definetly something worth buying. I know theyre a little pricey buy think of all the money you will be saving succesfully making your own jerky

it is still kind of hot here in fall. but anyways are the bass more active on deep diving crainkbaits during fall than summer or do they become more shallow?

What are some proven effective lures for fall? Down here fall is still warm, but not hot so the bassing might still be slow so some suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

It doesnt look like something worth buying, maybe try to get left over Citica from dicks or check out other combos, I saw one at dicks that had a Berkely Lightning rod and an Abu Garcia Silvermax reel, I was thinking of getting this one myself.

M-F Quantum Ignition spinning combo(very sensitive)

If you decide to sell it you can PM me, im interested in buying it off ya.

Spot Remover, on sale now at dicks for $2.49

Bad idea. 1) ruins the action of the bait i the water. 2) Fish might swallow it. 3) theres no good reason to rig it like that.

funny you posted this because I was just at dicks a week ago looking at the same lure but decided to pass on it!

the problem is that it is the rod is very flexible even though it is a 2 piece and is strong, i just question its performance with crankbaits...? and it is a relatively cheap combo(quantum ignition)

Same here, Deer Hunting was all I did up til a few months ago when i discovered this great sport, I basically lived in my treestand from late september til febuary haha But now im not going to hunt archery and use fall to do some great bassin'

ive been catching some dinks under the docks recently with a black bitsy flip

Thanks, im between a Pfleuger President or a Penn Fierce right now, and for rods Im thinking going Berkely

deep diving crankbaits for late morning/afternoon wacky rigged senkos all day, and Devils Horse(morning)

6's with a modified choke if your a good shot, 8's with an IC if your not.

haha, i still prefer cold meatloaf over cold pizza, ehh theyre both delicious

Lately ive been trying to make a decision on a new setup, I want to do all my fishing with mainly one rod and reel, I am good with a baitcaster and spinning reel. I want to use at least 14lb mono and I want a short rod (no more than 6'6". I only want to spend about $110 on this setup. I want something that will last me a while and will serve as an all purpose setup for me because I fish from banks and docks as well as the occasional wading. Please help give me some good suggestions, all these rods and reels out there have me all confused.

thanks guys, ill stick to the safe side and look for a citica it will last me alot longer and is better quality

I was at dick's yesterday and sawa combo that consisted of an Abu Garcia SilverMax reel with a Berkely 6'6" lightning rod, it was 64.99, any opinions as to its quality and performance before I buy it?

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