Chris at Tech

I can't see this being a good idea

Don't forget DOA Shrimp and Saltwater Assassin Sea Shads on jigheads

Haven't had a problem with 15 red lb PP bleeding on my Stradics.

What size spinning reel, and what inshore species are you targeting? I think the freshwater fish will be easily handled by this, and the saltwater species will drive combo size and line choice.

Not recommended since fluoro sinks I'd personally do braid with leader for all around

Wait - you guys seriously trying to tell me that buying a bunch of rods and reels is NOT investing? Crap!

Oh reaallllyyyyy.... What lake/subdivision is it? I'm seriously not at all looking for the hook-up - just honestly curious where

Fish my way down the east coast of Florida, and back up the west coast through the panhandle. Alternating between freshwater and saltwater. largemouth, peacocks, reds, trout, snook, jacks, cobia, permit, kingfish, sailfish, tarpon, sailfish, sharks, tuna, snapper, grouper...

Not entirely true... HHI has several parks and dozens of golf courses with freshwater ponds chock full of bass. Problem is that 95%+ of those are inside the plantations (ie private, huge subdivisions), but unfortunately you're not staying in a plantation so your access is hugely diminished. *IF* you do have access to any of the plantations (or get a SC license to fish one of the few parks), then your standard pond baits will fair just fine. Fluke, senkos, frogs, spinnerbaits will all get bit. The ponds are generally pretty mucky or weedy, so be wary fishing with open-hook presentations. For the saltwater, your options are again a bit limited due to being outside a plantation. You can soak bait on the beach and catch whiting, rays, maybe a few small sharks. You can try to fish creek mouths, but time it at 2 hrs before dead low, or 2 hrs before dead high so you're fishing moving water. For the creeks, use Gulp Shrimp, DOA paddle tails, gold spoons, popping corks or bait. If you could swing a guide, I highly recommend one of these guys. First is Off the Hook Charters. Capt Brian is the man on HHI, and I've fished with him more than 30 times. He's got inshore and nearshore covered. Second is Palmetto Lagoon Charters, where you get access to fish the well-managed, private lagoon in Palmetto Dunes plantation. Capt Stacy and Capt Trent are dialed in there, and it really feels like bass fishing -- except the guys that bite are a lot bigger and angrier than largemouth

Where are you staying?

Small swimbaits

I throw jerkbaits including Pointer 78 and 100s on my St Croix Avid 66 MF casting rod. It's got a soft tip that works well for me.

You might have a tackle addition problem when you're on first name basis with the Daiwa parts lady...

I usually do OK with pizza, steak and beer. But my local fish eat bream, threadfin shad, gizzard shad and craws.

Wow -- they make those in kids sizes now?

Anyone on here have hand's on experience with both the new GLX and Kistler H3? Wondering how the 3 power GLX compares to the MH Helium as far as power and action go.

For those of you guys who do your own reel maintenance or parts installation, what tools do you use and where do you get them? Any secrets for disassembly/reassembly while minimizing scratching? Don't worry, @Delaware Valley Tackle -- I'm not looking to cut into your business

Already ordered them 4 hrs ago Along with the black nut retainer and a GLX. You know, because the SV103 was lonely.

Since @rippin-lips is such a negative influence on me, I now have an SV103 that is currently rod-less so I'm considering treating myself to my first Loomis. Loomis seems to rate their rods differently than the Dobyns, Kistler and Daiwa rods I have so wanted to get the advice of those here. In all likelihood, this combo would get the most use with weightless senkos, 1/4 oz and less Texas/Mojo/Rage rigs/jigs and other feel techniques. The cover being fished would run the spectrum from open water, rocky bottom, light grass and around (but not in) stumps. I'd need to stick to the 80x, 84x or 85x models due to rod-locker length restrictions. The floor is yours....

I think I'll just have another donut and watch more fishing shows...

I imagine you're the turd who got the last pair of lefty black bumpers from Tackle Trap too, aren't you?

Jerkbait, jig, lipless crankbait, shakey head

Keep it simple -- mono. More versatile to throw a topwater too, if needed. I tried fluoro on my cranking rod. Was OK -- no issues. But I went back to mono for the versatility with no regrets

Yeah, I pulled the trigger...

Maaaaannnnnnnn......I was thinking the same but had been successfully holding off. Now I see your pics. In conclusion, I hate you.