LgMouthGambler

I always report these kind of people to the authorities. Most of the time down here, these people dont have fishing licenses and dont care about the environment as a whole. Its fun to watch them get in trouble for trying to take fish with no license. Pay that fine sucker!

Ive tried them all boys, with the exception of a Steez (would never pay that much for a reel). Shimano is proof that you dont need 20 bearings to outperform the competition. My first baitcaster was a Shimano CU200 when I was 11, and Im 30 now, and still the perfect balance of $ and quality.

Well its official, all my reels have been traded in. As I had an assortment of Abu, BPS, Shimano, etc, I went back to my solid Shimano routes. Just got the Chronarch 200E7. Now its just Curado 200E7, 50E, Citica 200G6, Chronarch 200E7, and later will add the Chronarch 50 E to the list. Downsized to what always worked best for me. Simplified and functional.

Im working on Gambler, I know Val.

Anytime

Sweet. I would take a nice H22 for my 94 Accord

Yeah, dont use 10# braid. That stuff is made to be used on a very light spinning set up. The point of braid is to be super strong. With a baitcaster you want to stick to a similar diameter that you would use if it was mono or fluoro. So that being said you need to use a 50# or 65#. You wont have to worry about line snapping, or the line digging in on itself when setting the hook.

True. Or you could just stick to eating RamenNoodles for a couple of weeks!

I was just comparing their Jap cars vs our Jap cars. They get all the faster versions.

I only need 4. 1) Shimano Curado 50E, 12# Yozuri for open area plastics. 2) Shimano Curado E7, 65# Spiderwire, heavy cover plastics. 3) Shimano Citica G6, 17# Mono, Spook. 4) Revo SX, 65# Spiderwire, jiggin.

Forget the size and rating....the point is there is a Shimano reel on a Abu rod. I don't understand?

They always have better stuff, look at their cars

Well, they have weird sales throughout the year, but still its only $99.95. Its just a $20 difference, not like its 1/2 off.

No part of the hook is left in the fish. I cut the hook, whether through the mouth, or access through the gills, and then I can slide the hook out without the barb being an issue.

As far as jigs go, I use a Gambler 1/2 or 3/4 oz in blue/black, and an Gambler Ugly Otter trailer.

No companies that are on this site would like to donate? Here is your chance to get your products advertised and name on our sponser board. Most local fisherman would be able to see your products and get a chance to use them when raffled off.

I will be there hopefully in September for a wedding, er fishing!

Next time I will give them the OL DDT!

I carry a sharp pair of dykes with me at all times. If the hook is deep (gut) I just cut the hook where its easily reached and slide it out. Never had a problem doing this, and it save a lot of time. I would rather save the fish than my 20C hook.

There are better made tools for the trade, but its more or less what feels best to you. Every application is different.

Just so you know, they still died by the club.

Diggy, the only one released was a small one about 12 inches in hopes he will be bass food. The other 5 are fish fry.

Dont go cheap, get something that is going to help you learn better. A quality reel will perform better than a Walmart special. I would suggest a Citica to start. Shimano brakes are the best. Just set 2 or 3 and use the spool tension knob to fine tune it. I live by Shimano, they are made to last. As far as rods, there are many companies trying to market the budget rods. Berkley Lightning Shock for around $40. Shimano Sellus for about $50. As for the line, the best bang for the buck is YoZuri hybrid. Strong stuff, handles very good, and very affordable. So you are aware the I practice what I preach, I use all of the above mentioned, and never look back.

Watermelon Red. Never fails!

BassHunter and I went out today for a few hours. Floated around in the Coconut Creek area off of the C-14, and caught a fair amount of Snakeheads. The one in the picture was the big one of the day at 8 lbs. Gave my 200E7 a workout today, and Im out of frogs. The E7 mounted on the Sellus rod performed very well, a good match.