SpinnerbaitSlinger

I bought flouroclear back in the summer because it seemed to be a budget alternative to fluorocarbon, but I have had more problems with it than good. some days I had no problems but just within the last week I lost a swimbait, an inline spinner, and jig on casts. Only reason I considered it again was the price I could get 600yds for.

yeah I was thinking the yozuri. I was thinking 20lb for what will be my flipping stick and 12lb for my spinning and my lighter baitcast setup

I vote getting in good with Bill Dance or KVD and get into BPS after hours for some indoor fishing

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I would wait around but I have a new reel that should be here tomorrow, and another that needs fresh line. ill be using whichever almost strictly. I don't run leaders. So I will be pulling off some flouroclear 12lb that I went through 300 yards of and havent been too happy with.

yeah all purpose is kind of my goal. ive got two baitcasters to fill and one is gonna be mostly for pitching and flipping while the other is mostly gonna be for crankbaits, spinnerbaits, t-rig, etc. I like the invisibility of fluorocarbon but I need something that handles well all around. I know there isn't gonna be one line that excels at everything. I haven't tried the P-line CX or Yo-zuri hybrid. Im afraid of the CX being like the flouroclear. The hybrid is intriguing, and at about $20 for 600 yards seems fairly economical

yeah I was aware of it being coated. Im just trying to get the best most economical line. I have been using 12lb p-line flourclear since the summer and have about exhausted it. It performed ok but broke off fairly easy, big part of why I am looking to up my test, but I am still hesitant about the p-line. most of the fluorocarbons are $20+ which is slightly more than I want to spend. ive heard good things about seaguar but not anything about the specific grades.

Im looking to respool two baitcasters with 20lb line. BPS has 600 yards of p-line flouroclear for ~$15 and 175 yards of red label for a few dollars less. What are yalls recommendations? Ive used 12lb flouroclear in the past, and it was ok. I am attracted to the p-line because of the amount of line, but is the seaguar better?

I may see about it later in the spring. Im with you on the peninsula area so until the weather warms up that drive aint worth it for me

I know what you mean. Its a sickness between car parts and new tackle

I personally want most everything they have in stock, unfortunately the bank account wont allow it lol

I think I may be less than 15 away from BPS, some nights I go there and just look, price things out in my head and plan my next purchases.

I hadn't either until I was on google maps checking some directions. It is not far from Chesapeake regional medical center. So I was curious if anyone knew anything about it.

I have a first gen Orra SX ordered from bass pro right now, on clearance for $59.88. Should be here in just a few days.

Has anyone fished Oak Grove Lake in Chesapeake, VA? Happened to spot it on google maps looking for directions to a place in Chesapeake and it caught my attention.

My original goal was to not spend more than $50, but after ruling out those price rods based on what I read and heard I ended up going with a 7' MH Abu Garcia vendetta since I was jumping up a price bracket. Went to try it out immediately after purchasing it. Unfortunately all I really have to fish right now is small ponds, biggest being 2 acres, so not much bottom or structure to feel and the winter weather has the fish all but shutdown. The little bit of bottom structure to hit it feels good so far. If I was able to purchase a new spinning reel for it would make the biggest difference. I have it currently paired to a very old shimano spinning reel that I would have to guess is about 10 years old, so it makes the rod feel on the heavier side, but is still very comfortable to fish. Overall a good rod so far and I am very happy with it.

yeah that's pretty much what I am looking for, going to be my dropshot/shakey head/etc. rod but I was hoping to find one closer to $50. That was my attraction to the shimano.

my local bass pro has the sellus in stock but almost only casting models left

Would have never thought to check somewhere like overstock May have to compare the price to ship a sellus to buying one at Dick's

I had looked into the vengeance for a spinning rod. I had wanted a shimano sellus but they seemed to have disappeared. I had looked at the f&s tec-spec because I believe they are about $65 right now

I will have to check that video out. Ive used my black max for over a year now so it shouldn't be too bad to get used to

Has anyone owned or used a field & stream rod? I'm looking for a decent medium heavy spinning rod for around $40-60 and happened to stumble on these at my local Dick's Sporting Goods and the felt like an ok rod. Does anyone have any experience with these or have any suggestions for other rods?

Bass Pro Shops has them but I believe its only online. my local store didn't have the old ones in stock

yeah I went ahead and ordered it this morning. going to pair it to my vengeance rod.

how will the centrifugal compare to the magnetic in my black max?