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Putting a 6.4.1 H20 Mettle bait caster on a 6'6" medium rod and my research says this is a good rod for top water. So what line should I use and what topwaters are good with this and which are not good for this?

I have changed around my rod / pole set ups in the last year and am trying to decide if I need another set up with the big sales coming soon. I use these from a boat on lakes and ponds. Please make any suggestions as here is what I currently have: 7’3” Heavy Baitcaster (still searching for one...might get 7'6") 7.0.1 Reel 50 pound braid 7’ Medium Baitcaster Vendetta 6.4.1 Reel 12 pound fluoro 7’ Medium Carbonlite SYMETRE 2500 (spinning) 20 pound braid green power pro with 8 lb fluoro leader 6’6” Medium Vendetta SAHARA 2500 (spinning) 8 pound green mono

I have not used them, but have read lots about them on here...just do a search on here and find input on them...Academy Sports sells them and that means you can score a great deal on them at the Rod Riots when they have them.

OK, I found the info I was asking about...if interested, here it: http://www.marshallcountycvb.com/images/PDFs/ClassicFactSheet.pdf

Was surprised to see that the weigh in is at Birmingham, not too close to Guntersville...I had figured it would be at Huntsville...anyway, I can't find info on the website or the event that tells where they will put it, etc, to fish so that spectators know where to go watch the fishing...or can you not get anywhere close to them during the event?

Waiting for February 28 to get a BPS Spring Sale deal on a Crankin' Stick...I only use smaller crankbaits, like 3/8 to 5/8, so I will use a 6.3:1 reel...leaning towards a 7 foot medium rod...so, what line (type and strength) should I put on this and could I use it for other applications? I mainly fish from a boat if that affects your responses, and I have a few other rod setups for other things...just wondering if any other applications may work with this set up well.

Does anyone know more on the rod that come with this set up? Trying to decide what Applications this would be best for and I need a cranking set up. Is this Mettle the same as the silver non-camo one? H2O XPRESS™ Camo 7' MH Freshwater/Saltwater Baitcast Combo $59.99 was: $109.99

Came across this reel in my closet. It is rated for pretty much 10-14 pound line. Yes it is a cheap $20 reel. Would it work as a crank bait reel? Or any specific baits? I have a 6'6" medium Lightning Rod I thought I would throw it on.

Any one used this rod? http://m.academy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_10051_148117_-1 It is a 7 foot composite cranking rod at Academy rated for 1/4-1/2 ounce. I will either get this, or BPS Crankin' Stick, so no need to recommend more pricey rods please. Is a 5.4:1 necessary or could I put a 6.4:1 on it for cranking...also, depending on what reel I use, what other type baits could I throw on it (please specify baits to throw based on what reel you suggest)...THANKS!! (Yes I will wait on the Rod Riot or BPS Spring sale)

Where are the LIghtning Rods on sale?

1. I need a cranking set up to use from a boat...not extremely deep cranking...I have an extra rod sitting around, a 7 foot Medium Vendetta with Medium / Fast tip...would it work for a cranking rod, and if not, I will get a BPS Crankin Stick...but tell me why it wouldn't work if you don't advise me using the Vendetta (also I'd like to know if I should use a 5:4.1 baitcasting reel, or what?) 2. I have a KVD 7:0.1 burner that I might as well use as a frog / pitching type rod I guess...is 7'3" a good length rod for this, and what stifness / action should I get on it? Thanks!

I do have a boat and get out now and then with it...I use the 7 foot with the 7.0:1 for most jig applications.

The Vendettas are all Medium Fast The 6'6" is actually a medium shaft, not medium light and it is a fast action

Another one of those posts...what would you all add here? 7 foot Medium Vendetta with 6.4:1 Pro Qualifier 7 foot Medium Vendetta with 7.0:1 KVD Burner 6'6" Medium Light Vendetta with Sahara 2500 7 foot Medium CarbonLite with Symetre 2500 Maybe something for deep cranks (and how deep does that mean to use it at)?

I know that the subject of what reel to use for cranking has been beat to death on here...my question, is does it matter how "deep" I am cranking when looking at what reel to get (5.4:1 as opposed to 6.4:1) and if I get a 5.4:1 what else can I use it for? Looking to put a BP Cranking Stick and BP Pro Qualifier together.

This is a video of my motor that dies after about 30 seconds...should more water be coming out of the top hole that I point my finger to at the end of the video? I hope this is only an impeller issue but am looking for feedback please...thanks!

I have an extra 7 foot medium Vendetta rod so I thought I'd make it a topwater rod...looking for a reel on the less pricey side for it (Orra SX, BPS Pro Qualifier, Speed Spool, etc)...what do you recommend? Also, I also have 7'3 heavy rod with a 7.1.1 on it for jigs...would I be better of using the 7'3 for jigs or making it the topwater rod and using the 7' Vendetta the jig rod? I am not buying another rod, so no rod suggestions please.

I live in Franklin and have only fished the Harpeth and Caney Fork rivers...how did you do fishing near Steeplechase? Did you fish there in the park? That part of the river flows into the main Harpeth at Ensworth.

Here is my first experience with one (it came off as I pulled the fish in).

Not wanting to spend over $300 on a scope for .30-06...have looked at Leupold VX-2 but Redfields are cheaper and sound to be good ones for the money...Any advice for someone not wanting to spend over $300 but preferring to spend closer to $200? Thanks!

Never can decide if I prefer to have plyers in a pocket, line cutter on a string, or if maybe some multi-tool on the waist band is my best bet when bass fishing...cutting line, digging out hooks, etc. What works good for you and if you use a multi-tool, which one do you like?

Got this new reel that came with no owner's manual but has 4 little washers in a pack that say "See owner's manual"....I don't know why a $59 Sedona comes in a box with paper work but a $99 Symetre is in plastic with nothing. Anyway, I looked online at the owners manual and still can't see what these washers are for. Any idea where to put them and if they're needed?

So I would literally have three lines on there? Backing, braid, then fluoro? Is some plain old mono ok to use for backing?

I am new to braid, and based on my other set ups already with my baitcasters I am looking at putting 20 pound braid on a 7 foot rod with my Symetre 2500. I wIll be putting a fluoro leader on it of 8, 10, or 12 pounds (open to suggestions here please)...anyway, should I put tape on the reel to hold the braid in place and what knot should I use to tie on the leader? 12-18 inch leader ok?

At Wally World where I live they were not marked down but the guy at the register got a sale flyer and saw the price then honored it (after saying it may have been a one day sale...he then saw it was good all week and said "great deal" and rang em up at the sale price.)