MrSwimJig

Wouldn't do anything except replace the bushings in the level wind with bearings and add Daiwa cork knobs and a graphite handle.

Power Pro and Daiwa for braid...

30 definitely, 35 is to big for bass fishing.

I haven't tried the Curado I yet but I have a Tatula and Tatula Type-R and the are both outstanding reels.

I have always had great success with this line.

I would go with Yo-Zuri Hybrid. Probably 8 lbs for the spinning and 12 lbs for the bait caster.

I have used white, sexy shad, black and blue etc... In those conditions with great success. As far as retrieve speed that will vary. But I use a 7.3:1 reel and usually keep a nice steady retrieve. For hook set no need to cross their eyes. Subtle turn of the hips and that usually does the trick for me. They will hook their selves most of the time.

Spinner baits or swim jigs....

Northstar jigs and spinner baits and Reaction Innovantions plastics are 3 of my favorites.

I wouldn't go lower then 30lbs braid on a bait caster.

I have a couple Pinnacle reels and they are amazing reels. I haven't tried a rod yet but they are awesome reels. I have the Xi-HS Hand Tuned and the Optimus LTE.

By any chance did you happen to remove the one way needle bearing from the handle side plate?

I like Reaction Inovations Skinny Dipper and Little Dipper, Kinami 4 inch single tail grub are 2 of my favorites. Yes I do match the trailer to the swim jig.

If only looking a BPS i would look at the Shimano Crucial and even look at the BPS Johnny Morris signature series rods. The Duckett rod would be a great choice also.

I always use the Plaomar and have not had problems with this knot and fluorocarbon. But I do make sure that i really moisten it up before tightening it and I do retie after every 3 to 4 fish.

The BPS fluorocarbon is a great line especially when it is on sale. It is a little less manageable then some other brands but nothing a little KVD L&L can't help with.

KVD Line and Lure Conditioner....can not go wrong with this product. Works great on every type of line and on bait casters and spinning reels.

I prefer mono for all treble hook baits as well like RW...

Seaguar InvizX is one of my favorite lines. Have it on my bait casters and spinning reels. Very low memory and abrasion resistant.

I use either 10 or 12lbs fluorocarbon line on the majority of my bait casting reels.

I would use a 1/4 or 5/16oz swim jig in white or a sexy shad color and you could also use a black and blue or a Okeechobee color. For trailers I would recommend a Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper for a trailer. For line I prefer 10lbs fluorocarbon.

I use 5/16oz pretty much all year and baiscally use white or black and blue all year as well. I will down size trailer size as the water cools down though.

I really like Reaction Innovations Skinny Dipper, Berkley Subwoofer and Kinami 4 inch single tail grubs as well.

White 5/16oz with a white Reaction Innovations skinny dipper trailer.

Been having good luck with KVD L&L Fish Stick...