rockchalk06

Maybe in a few years. I have to get a scratch or two first

You can say that again lol

Thanks guys. FT my wife told me if she catches women watching me in it, she will burn it.

I've been gone around here for awhile. Between Basketball season, work and having my son move in with me, free time has kinda sucked. Last month my trusty ford rolled over 200k. Last week I got on the on ramp after work and hit me a nice slick spot. Heard the loudest ping in my tranny, I've ever heard. No more 3rd gear lol. I had been shopping for about 6 months on trucks and narrowed it down to this sweet hunny!

This is my exact jerkbait set up. I was apprehensive at first with a fast tip, but the soft St. Croix tip and mono it works really well. I like a moderate tip for treble baits, but the tip of this rod has plenty of give and flex, if the fish decides to take a run. I've been messing around with Tatsu and InvisX as well since it has some stretch, but for the money the Super Natural is winner here for me. I hate line memory almost as much as I hate the Longhorns. This set up doubles as my top water set up. I ususally respool every 2-3 months due to the line memory. With the price of Fluoro, the mono has it beat.

I have the 5 power with the same reel as my pitching rod. The 239 was a killer price too. You will love that set up.

Xcite bait chunks and Strike King chunks

I tested 6 of them when they first came out. Its a really good quality bait with nice hardware, but thats about it. I didn't see any number of increased hits or catches from it. I also didn't see any decrease. This was done on some small lakes and ponds around here. I would think for a true test you would need some better areas, but for me and my tests, its a no go. I sold all that I had left.

Agreed. So far this hook seems to be the best replacement for the money to keep it suspending correctly for me.

Thanks. That was a big reason I went with Shimano. I may give one of these a shot.

Anyone know if the side plate will be attached like the E series CU/CH were?

Now that's a review I would buy the line based on!

That must be some hellagood tea!