Lewi

Almost time boys..........are we all ready!!!!!

Havent hit any local lakes yet as i am specifically going for the bass but they are going pretty good on the river.......smallies are pretty agressive. -Lewi

BPS Pro Qualifier

I use 30lb (8lb mono dia) on 20, 25 size reels without any issues. -Lewi

Don't know if it is the best but I use a Double Uni-Knot in that situation. Have also done the blood knot too. -Lewi

Thanks for the replies boys. Looks like there is more than enough things that I can use this rod for and it wont go to waste! -Lewi

There are a ton of different rods in that $100-$150 range and I think it's mostly personal preference as to what you choose and not necessarily a "best" one. Go to your favorite store and grab a few to mess with.....it may come down to what handle you like best.....you never know! -Lewi

Strike King Spit-n-King/ LiveTarget or Spro frog Rage Tail Craw Jig & Craw

Hey bigfish2! Welcome. Now you'll be hooked......great group here.

There are so many sweet swim jigs to choose from it makes my head spin. What has been awesome for me is the Gambler Ez swimmers like joedodge stated. I will texas rig 'em. -Lewi

Time to play around a bit here. I have a GSX Titanium 6'6 MH rod that I need to figure out what to use it for. Here is what I am currently using for casting rod purposes: Veritas 7'0 - swim jigs/cranks......my search rod I guess Veritas 7'3 - Flipping/Frogging Veritas 7'3 - football jigs/spinner bait/buzz bait My idea is that i use it for skipping jigs, some under hand roll cast stuff, target casting, and top water....... All the finesse stuff I am doing with my spinning reels and have been doing top water too which I suppose I could so with the 6'6....... Feel free to switch things up as necessary. -Lewi

I've had the Bridgestone Duler AT Revos on my older Tahoe and loved them...more noise than the Goodyear that were on there before but a great tire none-the-less. I know that it didn't really answer your question but I liked the Bridgestone's that I had.

Alright....we are close to spring and i'm itching to see whats new to you guys or more pics of what you have! -Lewi

Like ABW said...if your worried tie on a leader. I really don't understand you saying that it is thick though. At 65 lbs its only at a 16 lb mono dia. and then down from there.

Care to elaborate why?