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I spoke to a sales associate at Cabela's (whom I remotely know). He said after he casted one and noticed its similarity to the XP, he called a Redington sales rep who said, "Well I can't truthfully say it's NOT an XP, but I can't legally tell you it is!" So... I guess Sage didn't want to do away with a good product!!!

That's what I figured. Moreover, it has a lifetime warranty from Redington. From what I can tell, its an unpopular replacement to the CPS, a very popular model. Is this true? I have also heard it is basically a Sage XP, just rebranded.

I am an avid trout fisherman in search of a new fly rod and reel. I have been researching for the past few months, trying to decide upon which rod and reel to purchase. I had it narrowed down to three choices and was almost prepared to purchase when, in the newspaper, I saw a Cabela's sales ad announcing a "CLOSEOUT DOORBUSTER SALE," and, being the cheap person I am, decided to look through it. To my surprise, I found the Redington CPX Rod advertised for only $150 (my original price range) when it is usually around $300! What a bargain!! Does anyone have experience with this rod to know if it is a worthy purchase? If so, any input is appreciated! Thanks in advance, fellow fly fishermen/women! Link to the rod: http://www.cabelas.com/product/Redington-CPX-Fly-Rods/711649.uts?Ntk=AllProducts&searchPath=%2Fcatalog%2Fsearch.cmd%3Fform_state%3DsearchForm%26N%3D0%26fsch%3Dtrue%26Ntk%3DAllProducts%26Ntt%3Dredington%2BCPX%26x%3D0%26y%3D0%26WTz_l%3DHeader%253BSearch-All%2BProducts&Ntt=redington+CPX&WTz_l=Header%3BSearch-All+Products

I FINALLY got around to removing the broken guide. I apologize for the delay in response: I've been extremely busy with several recent events. I heated the tip, just enough to melt the sealant that secured the tip in place. I slid this piece off, carefully, as it was brittle. No damage was done to the rod. I continued to remove the remainder of the resin from the rod. I haven't came across an opportunity to buy a replacement tip, but i eventually will. I appreciate your assistance and input. You were all extremely helpful. I know that I can certainly trust Bass Resource and its members with all of my questions pertaining to fishing. Thanks again!

In my opinion, they work well if you run them by bass beds, or spawning zones. They look like something that would raid a nest or a bed: a threat. Mama Bass don't like threats. Mama Bass eats threat.

I'll stick to my Kool-Aid. It's extremely difficult to become intoxicated from the fruity, homogenous mixture.

I'm going to make a trip to get that repair kit later today. I'll let you know how that goes As for the grammar: Literacy is the basis of wisdom, in my opinion.

Crawfish, crawfish, crawfish, crawfish. Tip a few rocks to find some, so you can tell if they are molting. If they are, use a bluish pattern or a blue trailer on a finesse jig. If not, a regular crawfish pattern will work like a charm. Do a slow retrieval, jerking it, then letting it settle. Best of luck.

Perfect! Thank you so much!

Where do I cut? I apologize. I'm a little new to this.

Here is the pic I tried to add to the last post. Sorry for the troubles.

The ring inside the tip guide in my rod has broken. I lost the ring in the mud. I need to go about replacing the tip, and/or guide itself. I have never had to do this before, therefore I need some insight on how to do this. I'm not even sure if it is worth my time, as it is a relatively cheap rod (BPS Graphite Series), but i would like to save a bit of money from buying a new one. Not sure if this image helps at all.

Thanks for all the replies and suggestions. Now I know exactly which ones to purchase and keep in the box. Any particular retrieval? I figure the name implies: "swim". Also, are these seasonal baits, or do they work pretty much all year?

If you can't find rubber boots in size 14, and you don't want to order online, you can always just wrap your feet 4 inches thick of duct tape. That's what I do when I am feeling barbaric/primitive.

I have fished since I could walk. I have used almost every lure/bait under the sun- that is, except for the swim bait. My question is, are swim baits a worthy investment? I really can't see much of a difference between swim baits and a jointed crank bait, despite the fact that one is rubber and one is plastic/wooden. Have I gone crazy by not using them, or am I not missing much? Does anybody out there use them as a go-to bait, like i do with soft plastics? If so, please enlighten me on techniques or any information, as to contribute to my barren, drought-ridden knowledge of swim baits. Thanks in advance. Any and all opinions, information, and/or facts are helpful. Note: I have discovered that I have used swim baits on several occasions, unknowingly, as soft plastic. my mistake. This was ignorance on my part.

Here in WV, there has been invasion of that particular species on the Potomac (if I am not mistaken). I agree it is a pain. It also wouldn't be a threat if people cleaned their boots, boats and gear.

As a general rule, anything that stinks after three days without refrigeration. Bologna, cheese, lunch meats, spam, that kind of stuff.

If you have a smartphone, you can download a barcode scanner, and possibly get some leads. Other than that, I haven't seen much like this before.

It has been on several news reports that this is a scam. Especially if the link included is a "walmart.com". Walmart's url isn't Walmart.com. All a scam.

My go-to is the Zoom 6" motoroil/chartreuse tail Finesse worm. Great for largemouth when nothing else works.

In ponds, I go for a Zoom 6" Finesse Worm in a motoroil/chartreuse color. If that fails to serve it's purpose, I use the Zoom green pumpkin fluke. I sometimes use those Fox Roostertail Spoons or a small BPS Lipless Crankbait.

For sunfish and other panfish, you can take cheez-its and put the hook through the hook in the hole on the center of the cracker. Caught a 6" bluegill on that rig with a bobber.

I was wading to my favorite spot on a shallow branch of the Kanawha in tennis shoes one summer, several years ago. My shoelaces had untied themselves in the current, whilst trudging through the shin-deep water. I halted my stride swiftly as a brown water snake zoomed by. I continued to look for it, motionless, as to avert any danger. Next thing I know, I feel a light brushing against my ankles. I shifted my weight, only to feel a constriction by the force that had brushed my ankles before. My first thought- the snake was out to get me. It "had a hold on my feet". I started kicking and hopping around senselessly as to escape the grasps of the beast to realize that the beast was only the nylon cords that withheld my footwear to my extremities. Now that I have shared with you my foolish anecdote...

I have heard of carp having the ability tho cause this, but it is more common for it to have been an amphibian such as a turtle or a frog. It could have even been a water snake- a little bit of a whimsical idea, but possible.

When a storm is approaching, especially at this time of year, the barometric pressure varies. Pressure is essentially at the center of the majority of the bass' sensory ability. When the atmospherical pressure changes- rise of fall- the bass' senses frenzy, causing it to move and feed. This is my understanding of this phenomena, take it or leave it. I hope this helps you in your tournament endeavors. Good luck and good fishing.