DelcoSol

its amazing how much different the lakes are this year. Last year avg was like 4-5 fish a day avg around 3lbs. Now im lucky to get one.

I am also in the same boat looking for a BFS rod. It's new to me so I am not sure if I will like it so I am back and fourth on how much money I want to invest in the rod. I am between the above mentioned Phenix, a Dobyns DX701, and the ML ***. I am concerned about the reel seats though. The *** looks like the one on the Veritas and I hated the way it had the sharp edge on the cap causing blisters. The reel is another story all together. I just picked up an Alphas Type R, I also have a Core and a Chronarch 50e. My other option is to sell one or two of those and just buy a Pixy.. Mainly looking to throw weightless worms, and 1/8 oz jig heads with something like a Keitech on it.

Yes sir. Not next year though.

Where are you finding a ML ***?

I have not and probably will not be able to get out. I was at the flats last weekend with little luck there either. I will probably hit Sciver next weekend.

I get that same streak on the left of the centerline sometimes. Most of the time its not there but it comes and goes. Is this interference or something with the water like aeration? My pics look just like these. can't seem to get them as clear as everyone else.

Rage Thumper

Nice fish. Penn Warner Club?

Hey Stan. I want to check it out but am worried about if my boat (16') will be OK? I may try to go sunday. Also I will be at your next club meeting with a buddy of mine.

I have never been to Beltzville. Where is it? I have never been to Blue Marsh either. I have been meaning to try it out.

832 in white here. I think they call the color ghost. I just started it this year and really like using braid on a casting reel . The fact that I can now see the line move is an advantage as well. I do use a leader though.

I have been having a tough time lately. Last year was so different than this year. I am going to take a few weeks off from PWC until the fall. it has been frustrating. Just got a bunch of small guys on Sat. didn't bother to go sun.

Look around and get a Metanium. You should be able to find one for around $320 or so.

Orochi XX I am thinking of selling some gear off and dipping my toe in the Daiwa pool..

Why on earth would you be thinking this? Didn't you just get a bunch of NRX? You're supposed to upgrade not downgrade. You need a new Megabass. All kidding aside I have the old Crucial drop shot rod and like it.

I also second the Spinnerbait Special. Hook keeper does fail though. Very light and sensitive rod. I just got it recently but like it so far.

I'll be there Sat and Sun most likely on Sciver.

Welcome! Go Philly!

It's the smallest but it's not too bad. However, it is the deepest with lots of contours and structure. I think I have seen depths near 30 feet. There are also shallow areas. Gas engines are OK but its a no wake lake.

If you're going towards Manor from sciver you pass manor then make a left going towards Mealey's. you follow the road around through the construction then make a right just past the pink junkyard.

I am not a BCAC member. Most of the smallies we have caught there have come from UVS on the bank with the container on it. I will be out on Sunday. Might hit up Morrisville.

I have a Core 50 and a Metanium XG. Both are great. I love the small size of the 50. I use my Metanium for my jig rod (DX744) and really like it. It's smooth and cast the best out of all the other reels I have. Don't worry about the Core not being able to handle anything. I have used it for everything except deep cranking. It would be hard for me to pick one or the other. Just see what fits your hand and rod better. Or just buy both

Man that thing's a slob! I was also out on sunday and didn't have luck at all. I didn't get out until around 9:30 or so which may have been the problem. Looks like upper Sciver near the container? I saw on BCAC that last tues night a guy caught a 5lb11oz smallie! All of the algae on the water is new this year. I didn't see it at all last year.

I throw them on a 7' Shimano Clarus and think it does really well. It's a MHM. They're around $80 new.

Well guys I got to play around with the rod a little yesterday. My first impressions upon opening the rod from its included case is that it was very light. I got to fish it with my Metanium yesterday because I didn't have time to spool the new Curado. The Metanium has 30# 832 braid and a 12# fluoro leader using the alberto knot. I had zero issue with the guides and the knot. They are nowhere near the size of the Duckett and are about the same as the Veritas micro guide I used to have. The rod balanced very well with the reel, so much so that I am not sure if i will put my Core on it or not. It was lighter than my buddy's DX702 with an Adelbaran BFS for reference. All day I threw 1/2 oz chatterbaits and spinnerbaits and it worked well. The rod loads up great while casting and I was able to get great distance. The rod was as if not more sensitive than my DX744. It was very aparent when running the spinnerbait along a rocky bottom and through grass. Unfortunatly the fish were not cooperating so I will have to add more on the review when I break it in with some fish. The rod is definatly worth checking out if you're in the market for one. I am curious how the Jig rod would compare to my DX744.