ChrisD46

+1 on the ML rod set up for the Ned rig , also +1 on the M rod set up (which is ideal for a Shaky Head set up) .

+1 ... You don't need to go that small though as a #2 size EWG Gamakatsu hook would be ideal for a Zoom finesse worm (a #4 EWG hook would not provide enough gap for a Zoom finesse worm) .

*Interesting that weights are usually not provided for frogs - only length.... While I prefer the larger frogs - there are certainly times when having a couple of smaller frogs with you can produce bites when the larger ones do not .

Sounds good - I appreciate the replies !

*It's now the Power Bait Pit Boss (with added power bait scent) at a higher price .

*So , smaller hollow body frogs still have enough weight to throw on the same size standard frog set up ?

*I have only thrown the larger size Spro 65 and Booyah Hollow Body Fogs (2.5" size) ... For the smaller Spro 60 series and the Booyah Baby Pad Crasher / Popper (2.0") , do you down size your frog set up from the standard 7'3" MH / F #50 lb. to #65 lb. braid you use for the larger frogs ?

*Please Note* : Zoom just came out with a new , larger version of the Ultra Vibe Speed Craw ... It would offer a slightly larger profile best for flipping / pitching .

+1 !

**What A-Jay said ...

Yes , if you throw any treble hooks - then a 703C or 733C is quite good ... I favor jigs , T-Rig soft plastics . power shaky heads and frogs , so 734c and 735c Sierra's for me . I hope to add a Sierra 733c in the future for lighter applications - really like the "sweet spot" of the Sierra series (even better when on sale) . *Wildcard consideration : Braid or FC , Co-Poly , Mono line ? A 703c / 733c with braid main line is a different animal than used with say mono line ... Ditto with a 734c / 735c as just by changing out a reel which has braid or co-poly line on it makes those rods act much differently .

Exactly !

*I'm now fishing crank baits on a steel cable leader so I don't lose 'em since I can't replace 'em ! *I'm now fishing crank baits on a steel cable leader so I don't lose 'em since I can't replace 'em !

*Reminds me of those living in the former Soviet Union ... People just got in line automatically - one day it's boots that were being sold , the next day they were selling pork and the day after that staplers ... No rhyme or reason what would show up in the stores .

*Add the spotted bass to favoring the Plopper ... It must perturb spotted bass and smallies more ?

*I believe Pro's fish a little faster to cover more water in less time over all when power fishing - thus more are using 1/2 oz. chatter baits , spinner baits, etc. ?

*Bone is pretty close to the Sexy Shad color you already have - I would consider to add a Ghost Bluegill and the Maverick color so you have a light color , dark color and a transparent color . **If I could only have one size Choppo - it would be the 105 size by far with the three colors I mentioned !!

*A lot depends on what you like to throw : Jigs , worms , pitching , flipping - essentially lures you move with your rod will favor a faster retrieve speed reel (7:3:1+) ... For crank baits , spinner baits , chatter baits , wake baits , etc. with a straight retrieve then a slower 6:3:1 retrieve speed reel is preferred . If you had to pick only one then you can certainly get by with a 6:3:1 reel .

I have my Sierra 734c. mated to a 7:3:1 bait cast reel which I use for worms and jigs mainly . I believe you will find more applications will favor a 7:3:1 gear ratio reel when matched with the 734C. such as buzz baits and toads . *I do have and use a 6:3:1 reel , but not on the 734c.

*Thanks !!

4" grub hopped along the bottom on a 1/8th oz. jig head during the winter is a good way to catch bass.

*Regal LT has nice specs , low weight and a low price ... Might be the best value of the bunch ?

*I use cheap mono backing on all my spinning reels , so I only load a top coat of 60 yards or so of premium line (usually braid) , so greater line capacity would only mean more yards of mono backing for me . Line management , smoothness of retrieve and drag are more important to me.

*Good information - I'll refine my search a bit to look at the Exceler and Legalis .

To start , just get a pack of Zoom Super Flukes from WM then cut out the sloping Super Fluke stomach out to make the Super Fluke streamlined (like the regular Fluke) - great chatter bait trailer in Pearl White color (shad imitating chatter bait) . For a bluegill imitating chatter bait trailer at WM - pick up a pack of Yum Christie Craws in Green Pumpkin ... Both the Zoom Super Fluke & Yum Christie Craw soft plastics are inexpensive , widely available and work great on a chatter bait ... As you progress you can look at the plethora of other great chatter bait trailers others may recommend .