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I use the gamakatsu ones but sometimes prefer a regular drop shot hook

I was planning on using sx1 anyways since I love using the fx2 but can't decide on the lb test between 12 and 16, I want a braid I can use to drop shot on the CA delta as well. Do you know the diameter on the braid compared to mono? Also do you use a swivel to reduce line twist when you use braid or no?

What's a good leader length, sorry used to using straight flouro so I'm unsure about leader lengths.

I'm wanting to try braid for drop shotting on crystal clear water lakes for spotted bass. What's a good color braid and what lb test. Also what's a good leader length to use. Thanks

Trokar when punching otherwise gamakatsu all the way

I like a fast action dobyns champion 703c, the non crankbait rods

Yesterday my friend dropped a phenix m1 in the water with a lews tp on it, but phenix rods float. His friend dropped a phenix with a core on it but he got it back since they float.

I had no phone or camera

look at how others around you fish and do something different. something that the fish dont see. for example if everyone cranks, then throw a senko or a texas rig

I was on a friends private property on my local river system and he owns a 3 mile stretch so I doubt anyone wouldve been near by to take a picture

Sunline braid

Senko haha

Geez, I wonder how hard of a time that fish would've had swallowing that and having it come back out.

i caught a 6lb spot this morning and if that wasn't good enough, finding a megabass buzz bait in its mouth was even better. sorry no pics of the fish since i had no phone but here's the bait. I feel bad for the guy that lost the fish and the expensive lure too.

I waited 9 months for my spro phat flies on back order

I'm leaning towards the Calcutta but I dislike how you have to take the reel apart to look at the centrifugals. Why do decisions have to be so difficult?

I would but I strictly use dobyns rods

That rod is a nice one, one of my friends is on their prp staff and I got to feel it

that's like me putting my shimano cores on an ugly stick let's see what reel you actually pair with that rod

Okay so I have a $400 limit to spend on a new swimbait reel to put on my dobyns swimbait rod. Debating on a daiwa luna with a hawgtech 102 mm or a Calcutta D and wait like a year to put a hawgtech on it. How do these reels compare to each other? Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Ps. If I do get a Calcutta, should I get a 200 or 300 size. I'll be throwing baits like the a rig, hudds bouncing on the bottom and jointed swimbaits like the river2sea s waver on 80lb braid

Only time I've lost something on flouro is if I snag rocks and trees. Try using a better knot or better flouro. Except once when my back cast snagged my partners line and snapped my brand new storm arashi off on 15lb invisx but that was my error. I'm probably the first one to lose one on the Cali delta since it was a a little over a month ago

I believe dobyns makes a champion and champion extreme 701. 7 foot light action

I'd also like to know if anyone has. I may fish it as an amateur next year

Join local bass clubs and try to spend a lot of time on the water. I usually spend 1-3 days a week fishing. Also don't forget to pre fish a tournament even if you know the body well. Don't know if this is helpful. I'm a bit confused on you wanting to get into a tourney. As in a high school tournament or a local bass club one?