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Diggy, 14-16 should be fine...pretty standard for fishing moderate cover or rocks. Ive used AbrazX before, no problems with it.

PERSONALLY, im not huge on putting alot of money into decals and large stickers on my boat. I guess i would if ii was given a large carpet decal or a large deecal that isnt gaudy after a purchase...but there again i like clean stock looks. But i also respect others rights to be happy and to do what they want with their money and their belongings! All that being said, your boat looks great!! If that is was makes you happy then, deck it out man!! If i ever did anything like that to my boat, it would be a very subtle.

If theres not alot of vegetation, i would just stick with Fluoro. My local waters are generally slightly stained to clear with ALOT OF VEGETATION...most clear in the late summer/early fall. Most of my rods (except cranking rods) have braid, i typically use leaders later in the year. But if i fished gin clear waters like you discribed, id probably stick to 14-20lb fluoro for my jigs.

When? 1) When my bills are paid up 2) when said items are on sale or at a steal on the web 3) christmas time from TW when 1) and 2) are in play is the best time to restock and make upgrades IMO

Caffeine shad. The ones made by Big Bite Baits are ok too

Nah...too soon for that, buta good idea though. Make sure you let future boyfriends know that you dont mind stuffing them and hanging them on the wall.

congrats Chuck!!! Yall did good. I hope Mama is doing ok!! I bet your boys are happy to have a new younger sibling!! That really is the best catch of all, and really...we dont catch them... like our "first fish", they catch us. Enjoy being wrapped around her little finger. Love and prayers for the new journey, Chuck. P.S. great write up. You had me going there for a moment.

Dude, you got a dud, call Lews, they are super helpful. All of my Lews TPs are awesome, and have had very little trouble that cleaning and re lubing took care of.

Pull on work boots, old tennis shoes, or flips flops. Havent really invested in footwear specifically for fishing.

Matt Lures Hard Gil. I had cauught three fish on it without checking line for frays/nicks and when i had the last fish with it, (3lbs maybe) as the fish made its final surge, my line snapped. Man, i was ticked.

Yes!! Bet your tail, that i will buuy a new jig rod soon now!!

The 683 and 723 are awesome spinner/chatter bait rods. I would argue that they are not true med hvy, more like a mag med...i have 2 723s...

This!!! The hardgil is a hard lure to beat in this situation.

I prefer a package of baby wipes. Good for your hands, face, and whatever else that needs a good wipe. But, I still carry TP also as a back up, also in my work truck

Welcome from Roanoke Rapids NC.

This. The thinned liner should be fine with you gear, but I've always been a fan of carpet and smooth surfaces. That's a personal preference. But I've heard of local guys doing the same thing. I haven't heard of any complaints abot damaging gear or line. just make sure not to do it in Black. Tan, beige, off-white are good choices. As for color, a white hull with colored top side is sexy to me. mine is white hull/ red top.

I'm really excited about this trip. I was just approved for a single day off! Whoooo hoooo. I've been so busy at work both fishing and BR has been on the back burner... so I read through this entire thread again....and now I'm pumped up and ready to meet and fish with you guys!!

Paging Dr. Sam, paging Dr.Sam.... Sam is the resident Richmond area guru, if he doesn't chime in, send him a PM. I've seen threads where he has mentioned multiple bank fishing spots in and around Richmond.

Crap-ee or speckles

If u can handle a longer rod, I would suggest a 7'6 MH or H. The extra length is valuable as a flipping / c rig / deep jig rod.

Why did I open thiis thread?

I don't want to be too specific on which rod brand, but I agree with a 7'-7'6 MH or H. A really good one in your price range is the Powell Endurance 775(H) or the 764(MH) normmally they are 169.99, but the can be had for 109.99 at the fish ranger *. Omens, mojo, and Shimano Compre are also rods that yyou can't go wrong with and they are at the 100 price point.

Happy Fathers day guys! I experienced my first Fathers day on June 20, 2010, only 8 hrs after the birth of my son (june 19, 245pm). Fathers day is extra special to me!!

When I was on the aquatic side of vegetation managment in my field of work, I experienced this a lot. It wasn't really because of my sunglasses, it was dry eyes. Your glasses are probably fine, before you do anything drastic like set up a visit with the eyes doctor$ or buy new glasses$, but some hydrating eye drops for a couple bucks and apply the eye drops before durring and after your trip. See if it helps. It made a world of difference to me. If that doesn't work then I would start looking at other things, but I really doubt that its the glasses.

I with WRB (Tom), on this one. The first thing I thought of was drag settings. It is often over looked but is extremely important. Keep your hooks sharp. I am not a fan of the stock hooks on the Strike King Cranks...get some premium gammys,vmcs, or Mustads and swap them out. Id try these things bbefore, id start swappin out rods or line. Triple fish is a good line, a buddy of mine uses TF exclusively and uses the exact line for cranks...and he is known as a cranker....so my guess is the line and rod should be fine.... good luck, keep fishing and keep fine tuning your mechanics, and the small things...