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This is what David Fritts says the average reel will cast. Hope this "youtube" post.

Ike's "Fishing On The Edge" It can be found in most public libraries.

I use tubing or jig skirt collars; but I read somewhere that someone was using heat shrink. I haven't tried this; but sounded like a good idea for staying in place longer.

Thanks, I stopped to take a look at the reels in bass pro this week. I need to stay out of the store. But; I might try a newer model sometime soon.

I use shimano curado d series reels. How do the chronarch E series compare? I haven't use any of the newer shimano reels, and I understand the chronarch E is mostly the same as the curado e.

The people at the reel counter of bass pro told me this week the reel trade in will happen Feb. 22

Try the " Fisherman's Friend Too " in Kannapolis,NC Phone: 704-932-7335 Rod, Reel, And Trolling motor repair

From Charlotte your best areas may be Latta Plantation, Mountain Is. Lake. A lot of hiking trails to access shallow to deep water. Off Beatties Ford Rd. north of Charlotte. The other areas would be on Lake Wylie; south of Charlotte. Copperhead Landing has pier area; and McDowell Park has good deeper water areas with rip-rap that is good for a shaky head jig. Both are located off Hwy. 49south below Carrowinds Admusment Park. From The Charlotte Square about the same distance to all. Closer than Norman. Mt. Island is used a lot by kayak fishermen also. For Norman you would about have to go to Lake Norman State Park for good access. Long drive. The "Hot Hole" is great fishing I just don't know how to tell you how to access the area.