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I was wrong in my op. ALL my baitcast reels do this. I guess I was just more observant in regards to my shiny new Shimano.

I don't typically catch scale worthy fish and $20 is money better spent (most times) on other things. I'm not too concerned with the actual weight of this fish which is why I made no effort to make a claim as to what it weighs. I am building up my tackle arsenal and all my money is going towards that. I am sure I will get a scale sometime this summer, though.

Me too. I really need to get a scale.

You know those times you want to go fishing but you know your wife will probably get mad because it's 2 in the morning and you are just getting off work and you told her you weren't going to stop off and go fishing? Tonight was one of those nights lol. It felt like a nighttime buzzbait kind of night, so I stopped off "just for a few casts" I thought. Yea right. That turned into 2.5 hours. It was worth it to get this guy as my first buzzbait fish and to get me out of my dink slump. I hate laying fish down, but I don't have a scale and I wanted a reference point for the size. Black 1/4 oz Buzzbait BPS PQ 7' MH Vendetta 12# Yo Zuri Delavan Lake Inlet on North Shore Drive

I tried that: tightened all the way down (as much as I could by hand), and there was still play. It's just a bit disconcerting because it does cause a slight bit of play in the handle as well.

Croppie is how it is supposed to be pronounced.

Thanks. I found it odd because it's the only one of my reels that does it.

Sam or WRB wrote up an excellent post regarding this, but I have no idea where it would be. Where ever it is, whoever wrote it, it was very compelling.

I picked up a Citica 200E NIB at Gander Mountain the other day and I have had it out a couple times. I have noticed that the drag knob/star sorta wiggles a bit, resulting in the handle doing the same. I can push it towards the spool, but only slightly. It is not noticeable when I am fishing, only when cleaning it (which I do religiously). I have not yet taken the handle off because I am not very good at that stuff (my dexterity is terrible). I've only done so much as take out the spool and clean/lube in that area. (excuse the crappy video. Taking one with one hand on a cell phone is not easy task) Is this something I should be concerned with, or is it normal?

Not sure.

Buzzbait for top, then run a spinnerbait at multiple depths, then try a fluke at multiple depths/cadences, then a jig/texas rig/carolina rig/senko. All of these WILL catch fish, are weedless and cover all columns of water. Fan cast each bait until you feel as though you've covered your little section, then switch. Conversely, if you feel like going for a walk, rig up one per rod and walk around the lake hitting one part of the water column, then switch and take another walk.

Great advice here. I would add that you need to take a mental note of where your bait is when you do get a bite, then hit that spot again. If you consistantly get bit there, try to determine what could be there that is holding fish. The water surface gives away clues as to what is going on underneath, so keep an eye out for what it does when the wind blows.

The Gander Mountain by my work has a ton of them, not that that does you any good.....

A spinnbait binder takes up even less room if you have that many spinnerbaits.

No receipt/proof of purchase = no dice with Abu from my experience. You will likely have to pay their repair fee. I have an email from them that I will try and find. :abe: Here you go. Pertinanant bit bolded:

I take it you haven't seen big buff lately? Dude ballooned up to like 300 pounds!

Yea, I forgot. Ray Emery has been in goal the whole playoffs. Good idea to put him in in GAME 5 of the finals. Should Rask sit too?

Yea, pull Rask too. Both worthless goalies. Trade Kaner while they're at it. Heck, Handzus should take Toews spot. Get out of here.

A carolina rig, a jig or a texas rig dragged sloooowly across the bottom.

If you do, make sure you start with a reputable brand because it is VERY easy to write off all fluoro due to a bad experience with bad line. Typically this does mean spending a bit more.

Afraid of counterfeits perhaps? Too lazy/poor/stupid to get the marker to check for said counterfeits? Also: "manky slag" is now in my vernacular. Thanks.

Next up is JJ's for me, too. I wonder if it would be overkill to use multiple different scents or if you should just stick to one per bait.

I noticed the same. If the fish aren't there, no attractant in the world will make them come to you. But once you find the fish, you will certainly have a better chance at catching them imo.

I gave up actually bidding on stuff long ago. I immediately select "buy it now" as my only buying option when looking for something for the very few times I buy something there.

Tips? Bring your patience. That place gets hammered. I've heard there is decent fishing there, but I've heard MUCH more that it's not worth the trouble. Have you checked the Lake Link on it?