deadadrift89

90% of time im fishing timber in 15' or less and i like 3/16oz if windy i'll step up.

So many i count the pounds. I have so many duffle bags in my bedroom its not funny and i just bought more at BPS sunday....sad but true

I prefer a medium fast. I see the Carbonlites also come in a 6'6" M fast,7' M fast,6'8" M xfast. I have a couple bc Carbonlites and they are great rods. Will be adding another during rod trade-in.

j-knot for me. It was stronger than seaguar and uni-uni for me. Never tried alberto

Got to fish all day with this reel yesterday and now I know what I've been missing. Best way I can describe it is "effortless" to cast. As my other reels need replacing it will be Lews.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Lews-Tournament-Pro-Speed-Spool-Baitcast-Fishing-Reel-TP1SH-7-1-1-/111290031621 I got one from Sportmans Outfitters $149 shipped priority,very nice people to deal with.

Carbonlite for me

yep

I checked 3 walmarts and the only deal was one had soft plano tackle bags marked down from $42 to $15 . No other real deals to speak of.

12# fluoro

http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/131935-bps-carbonlite-vs-abu-garcia-veritas/page-1

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageBasicC?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=206&template=rod.cfm&storeID=13

March 7-11 On sale for $89.97 and take another $15 off with a working rod you bring to trade so $74.97

I've got two Carbonlites and will be adding another during the rod trade-in. 6'9" MH xfast use it for t-rig plastics 3/16.oz weight with smaller craws and 7.5-10" worms.Love that rod!! 7' MH fast good all round rod i use for chatterbaits,jigs,larger t-rigs,traps etc... Both are regular guides. *edit*Only negative is the placement of hook hanger. I bend mine in a little otherwise it will catch line sometimes during cast.

I lived in FL for several years and loved it!! Very diverse freshwater fishing and salt to enjoy...

Well I finally treated myself to a nice reel(tax return$$) a Lews Tournament Pro 7.1:1 for my shaky head and light duty t-rig rod.Took it out with 10# line and was throwing a 1/8.oz shaky head with 6"straight worm. I set two brakes on and the mag to 3.5 and with very little effort could hit 30-32yds i'm sure with 3/16.oz I could really put it out there without even trying.My old elbows are gonna thank me . I picked it up for $149 shipped priority mail from Sportmans Outfitters http://www.ebay.com/itm/360837125892?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 i called and spoke with them before purchase and very nice to deal with. I think a BB1 pro might be in my near future for my crankbait rod from them

Work days would be 2hrs in AM before crews show up

http://www.rcplanet.com/RPM_Bearing_Blaster_p/rpm81170.htm ebay and hobby shops http://www.ebay.com/itm/RPM-81170-Hub-or-Wheel-Ball-Bearing-Blaster-Cleaner-New-/350994406102

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CFPageBasic?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&appID=206&cm_ven=redirects&cm_cat=mktg&cm_pla=bps&cm_ite=classic&cm_sp=SpgFCSiteletFeb2012_HM Shows a little but I need my flyer!!

also if they are can you use the rod trade-in on them?

I like "Fishing Trip Log" from google play store.

X2 FWIW cant stand Eagle Claw !!!

Since Lews came out with the new BB1 pro I don't know which reel would be best. I was under the impression that the spool weight has a lot to do with that and since the BB1 holds more line I was already planning on a TP but the description for the BB1 pro says its new brake system is best for lighter lures.So I don't know Going to be casting t-rigs and shakey heads with auw of 3/16 and at the most 3/8.oz Thanks for the help guys

Did well on them last year with water temps in low 50's. Black/Blue with Havoc grass pig as trailer.

X3 on that combo.I'd choose the 7.1:1 reel ratio. I've got a 6'9" MH xfast Carbonlite i use for my soft plastics in the 1/2.oz range and it works very well.Its my second favorite rod for plastics i own. I would also highly recommend Seaguar InvizX line on whatever combo you go with.