rockchalk06

Funny being you we're the exact opposite in my football thread. To the OP I was in your shoes a few years ago. Just remember, the fish will be there in the future. Just something to make you work extra hader for!

And complaining about it helps? We're stuck with them until people realize the NFL is a business and not a democracy.

This matters how? And who are you?

Um yepper! I just made a FB post about that little dress. I need a smoke and a cold shower

Manning looses a heartbreaker, Steelers go down, Somehow the Cheifs pull a win outta their 6........I love Sundays

I use Zooms and Bass Pro brand 4 inch or 5 inch lizzards. Yes they float

I would think a lizzard would rule in that setting

This is one of those questions that will get about 10k different answers. All are correct as different lines, different line weights, different waters, different reels etc etc differ for each person. What line you choose may depend on where, how and what your fishing. There are 3 basic lines with several spin offs from each. Mono, Fluorocarbon and Braid. This is what I use and why. For my top water I use 30# braid. I want a small diameter line that floats and has no stretch. Braid floats the best of all 3 and has the less stretch. For my cranking I use 17# fluorocarbon. I want a line that sinks quick, strong, abrasion resistant and little to no stretch. For my plastics rod I use 12# and 14# fluorocarbon. I want a line that sinks quick, strong abrasion resistant and no stretch. For my pitching rod with jigs, I use 50# braid. I need something very strong as I pitch into some serious timber. Jigs are expensive and I'm not rich. I use a heavy braid as when I get hung up, I can pull and bend the hook flat not loosing my jigs. Plus I want to be able to rip a fish out of the timber without worrying about breaking my line. That's for me. Everyone is different. You will want to play with different lines weights etc to see what's best for you.

I usually stick with what I have used all year. I may switch up to a lighter jig to move it quicker, but same color etc

I was looking at buying one used after Christmas for a pitching reel to move one of my STX's over to a Texas rig rod. TW has the big bite 4 1/2" tubes on sale for 2 bucks or less too. Of course you could always get another S lol

Sweet. Mix in a 5 year old throwing rocks in the water and babbling on and you have it made! Lol

I was there this morning after work getting some propane. Mine, didnt have the rods on sale in store. However their Big Bite plastics are still on sale. 6 pack stick baits for 44 cents. 10 pack Zoom plastics for 88 cents. There is a few left, but I have cleaned house. The manager is suppose to call me when they have another big one. Said it will be before winter.

I was going to buy some of the tube weights but watched a video on using standard looped sinkers that are a dime a dozen. Worked great and I already have like 50 of em

I have yet to buy em as I haven't seen any reviews on them. I will try some payday. I also have about 15 of the Cordell craw and chrome colored rattle traps i bought at academy on sale for 88 cents a pop to burn up first

Will do. I have mine apart and checking the springs and plastic for any cracks or breaks. So far it looks solid. I've been looking on the net for reviews to see if any people are having issues, but so far, mine is the only one lol

Man I could have Tuna rolls for a lonnnnnnnng time

Anything in a craw color, smoke or chrome has produced for me. I fish some dirty waters here but even in clear, those have worked.

Here is a picture of what mine looks like. I cant feel any play at all.

I'm assuming this is a bait caster? Sorry don't know quantums very well. Try lubing the spool shaft and a good bearing flushing is the only other ideas I can think of. But honestly Spook is right. NIB reels should cast just fine out of the box. Even filthy dirty reels should cast somewhat decent Distance.

Hummm. I will have to check mine when I get off work. I know mine feels solid. I checked everything yesterday when I deep cleaned all my reels and didn't notice play. I wouldn't see why they wouldn't. It's a BP purchased product. You can always call then and ask first.

A picture would help too. But ya man if you have a BP near by I'd say just grab another. You have had some crappy Abu luck as of late. Hope it doesn't steer you away.

Is it smooth while your reeling it in? Does it feel like its to tight when reeling?

It sounds like your spring that holds the thumb bar in place has come loose or broken. pull the side plate and check it out.

Check out the flea market. LMG just posted 3 rods for sale really cheap. MUST RESIST>>>>>>>>>

I have two. NSCB "mistake" swim jig with red flake tube and a beetle spin. They always produce.