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I wouldn't think so, but am interested in what people have to say. I've personally never felt the need to use it on braid because it is already so limp and easy to cast.

I wasn't suggesting the site didn't need either, and I actually commented on the OP's question, which you did not. I have bought products as a direct result of being on this forum. I've never tried Rage, Northstar or Siebert before coming here and currently have a pending $200 order with Delaware Valley Tackle. However, in my opinion, it has the opposite effect on the consumer when every post is a plug. LgMouthGamblr honestly makes me never want to pick up a Shimano reel, but i still recently bought a Curado 50e and 200e because I know they are a good product. If you doubt it, just look at the number of 'Likes' that were on my original post. You can also search old posts before 'X' Company became a sponsor and find some very different opinions of their products from even the mods. I was honestly trying to give honest feedback to help the mods so they can get better feedback and more sponsors because I do like this site and want to see it continue. Posts like, "Fishing an Eeeliminator from the back of the boat will out fish the guy in the front and everybody else on the lake" are not helpful.

Bummed they didn't have very many Veritas rods in stock. Decided I would get a new 7'6" MH rod because of the sale, and ended up getting it at TW along with an additional $50 in Damiki Hydras so I could get a free TW shirt. BTW, all Abu rods and reels over $70 have a rebate for a free hoody if you pay shipping.

As long as you have one close, use the 'Ship to Store'. It's free and they email you when your stuff is in.

I've tried a couple of different things and came up with the following. I do have a pegboard too, but only use it for hard to store soft plastics that won't fit in the tubs; they were $1 at Wal-Mart. I marked the outside of the contents of each bin so I don't lose track of what I have. This is my fishing shelf that I made out of plywood. I wouldn't climb on this thing, but it is more than sturdy enough to hold a few hundred bags of soft plastics. This is an example of what's inside each tote. Pegboard: Here is a little rod rack that I made in the closet underneath my stairs:

RW, This is only my opinion but I bet it is shared by many on this site. Your constant pushing of forum sponsors has a reverse effect on me than what you're going for. When you deviate from the thread to mention a sponsor, it seems less sincere and meaningful. Again, just my opinion. The OP was looking for help on a particular product, yet you find a way to slip in a plug. There is a difference between $4.99 Reel Grips and an $80 handle which does look like a great product, just different . To the OP, I have the Reel Grips on my PQs and CuradoEs but keep them off my ProLite Finesses and Johnny Morris Carbonlite. The latter 2 reels have foam grips which I prefer to the Reel Grips. You can find them in color combos to suit any of your needs and they do make it easier to handle when the reel gets wet.

I have had 3 Pflueger Presidents for over 4 years now without so much as a squeak out of them.

Wait until Friday.

Is it possible for you to have anything positive to say? I get skepticism and being cynical, but your posts have become as predictable as RW talking about Rage Tail or the Mega Bug. No help at all? I'm sure they keep a lot to themselves but I've caught a lot of fish on sexy shad colors and 1.5 cranks, of which KVD, a pro, had nothing to do with.

Just bought my third rod from them tonight, and a number of other product orders. I LOVE TW. The only problem I've ever had with TW is they sent me an extra pack of RI Skinny Dippers last time.

I'll try one out, and would also disagree that cranks are declining. Are buzz baits, hinged spinnerbaits and attractants booming now? I can remember 2 recent Classics which resulted in Red Eye Shads and KVD 1.5 being unable to find on the shelves.

Are all of these items available at Bass Pro?If you're limited to BPS, I'd go for stuff that you normally wouldn't buy, and would splurge on stuff that you normally wouldn't consider because of price. $80 isn't enough to buy a combo that I would recommend so I would buy some swimbaits, Lucky Crafts, real Senkos, or baits that I would otherwise not try due to their price.

Does yo-Zuri float? Meaning, can you use it for top water?

Zonker strips reinforced with copper wire. Good luck!

To each his own, but I actually sold my Compre Cranking rod to get the Veritas Winch, and wouldn't go back after using each rod for a full season. To the OP, Bass Pro just redid the Bionic Blade line and they now "look" a lot like the Veritas. I can't say I've held one in person to know if they compare, but I'd guess that's what BPS was going for.

I don't think it has much to do with location as it does personal preference. I understand using these boards and forums to find experiences that other people have had, but in the end it's up to you. It's hard to find a review from someone who isn't biased, for whatever reason, and tough to know their credibility. Edwin Evers fishes Bass Pro Pro Qualifier reels, and if they're good enough for a top elite, they should be good for everybody, right? But, if you ask LgMouthGambler, if it's not a Shimano, you're throwing your money away. I've had the Skeet Reese and Shimano Compre cranking rods and ended up selling both in favor of the Veritas Winch rod, but I do have 2 CuradoE reels. In the end, it's all about sifting through the bull and finding what works for you, wherever that may be. I have found, however, that when you read a lot of reviews that are overwhelming positive, they tend to be correct, in my opinion. Check out threads on here for Jj's Magic, Rage Tail, Northstar, Pro Qualifiers, etc...

Love my PQs and love my Prolite Finesse reels even more. They are no longer in production but are a great reel for throwing lightweight baits.

Goose, That was this guy that bought that reel for $51, but I was willing to go considerably higher. I, too, search for these on eBay everyday.

I have been actively searching for this reel on eBay and finally won one last week. Can't wait to have another one and will continue to buy every one I can find.

Shimano Corsair. My second baitcasting reel and almost my last.

I only use black and GP for my plastics. For swimbaits and Flukes, I'll tend towards baitifsh colors. Simplifying your color selection makes for a greater variety of baits, which I believe is more important than color. I'd rather have 2 different colors of 10 different baits than 20 different colors of the same bait.

A bluegill color Yum 3.5" Money Minnow is my favorite trailer. It looked awesome on a KVD bluegill colored swim jig, but now my jig if choice for swim jigs is Northstar.

Start with a few lures that are sure to work in most conditions. Worms and spinnerbaits are a great place to start and can work on a multi-purpose combo. A medium heavy spinning or baitcasting outfit will work fine. As you get more confidence and interest, you can start expanding your lure collection and get better at new techniques. Seniors, Trick Worms, Zoom Finesse worms, and a variety of spinnerbaits will be a good start.

RC 1.5 Bull Bream