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I can and do use both, a Shimano 50/51 is a good reel for it... I have thrown 6 to 8 on about every baitcaster I ever owned..... I prefer spinning, but it works both ways.... For Drop rigs, also depends on if it's really light work or 1/2 & up rigs, I assume you refer to light, what weight you using?

Welcome and Enjoy the Forums, young lady!

Yea, even into the late 90's they were a solid rod,

Xcalibur and I like the Jackal Tn series too..

I would begin ASAP ... The insects/ hoppers may cause a feeding frenzy In that pond...

Wow! That's a chunk of a fish! Nice job!!

I agree, you're Tat, is not a reel to begin to learn on, handle is easy.. But have a True pro, DVT, help you out, you will be glad you did!

Hmm, looks like a tweaked out bait for sure...

Where at? That's a pretty awesome deal... I would guess E** but I understand if you don't wanna share.... How you like them?

That is very, very nice! I like it.

I'd say DVT, nailed it pretty much... Fishing rods and reels are that way... At least the reel is reasonable, try it, you might indeed love it!

Gold...plus a gill pattern can't remember the exact nomenclature

Lighter line also can increase action on some baits... Years ago reading a line study hypo, indications were anything over about 10 pd. line would create noise, as well as additional drag... But I don't see drag being a issue, generally in freshwater, but primarily saltwater... I have always used light line 10 and under for most tactics and 20 for close combat apps.. Though there are exceptions of course....

They do!

Men that step up outta Love, responsibility to raise another mans child... Often become discarded... I know I been there, and it still makes me madder than hell.... Hang tuff...

Check with you're county land surveyor, if they are worth a grain of salt they should have a usgs topo. On the lake and surrounding area, then again, maybe not.

That's one awesome advantage of the NRX, that in store, anywhere , anytime, on the spot replacement! You Gotta Love that.... Also applys to the Gl2 series... Wildcards are so nice!

3 baits for me... Football Jig 1oz spinnerbait 10 or 12" Powerbait ribbon tail

A lot of bad stuff? I haven't ... At first build quality was a bit off... Rods do break even the the Nrx breaks.. All rods can/ do break for various reasons,

Now Snook, I know you have used mono. Yes? What exactly do you mean by giving it a trial ? I assume, you mean you're now/ salt fishing environment vs freshwater/ Michigan waters? What Reel are you considering for Braid only? Just curious, that's all...

Don't feel so bad.... With thousands of Baitfish around, it's not so unheard of.... Try dropping a soft plastic into the pod... And just let it float/ shimmy thru the baitfish and maybe you will pick up some fish or.. A bigger fish.... A drop shot tube rig has great action too... As well as other baits ( soft plastic )

Depending on What plastic you use? 20 zoom trick worms, are often on sale/ clearance sometimes buy one get one free.. I get them on average about $2.90 a bag....soft plastics tear/ always have.... Senkos? @ over $8 a bag? Yea, that could sting... But there are very good alternatives avail.. Plenty of Rigging methods and open hook rigs are always easier on hook penetration / light line fishing.

I don't even, not even, slightly, believe Catt or Raul or myself or hundreds of fisherman are Wrong... These Basic fundamentals are well know and have been proven over decades... California's force feeding of Rainbow trout to the non- native FLMB... I dare say, Mr. Doug Hannon has caught more Giant FLMB than most anyone and did so in a natural environment, not in a state sponsored soup kitchen. And primarily, on a 7" strait- tail soft plastic worm... In his early days Native Golden Shiners. So I know the whole argument that small baits are only occasional Big or Giant Fish catchers is bogus....

^^ That's Exactly Right, in river fishing you are absolutely going to loose baits, plain and simple, cut and dried...

Largemouth Bass, don't play with a plastic worm, they open and suck that bait in to eat/ swallow.. That's it. Plastic ( soft ) and Jigs? Are so diffrent from each other, on jigs? Yea, a faster hookset is usually needed... If you are just learning to T-rig a plastic worm, you need to quit jerking on every little bump... There is structure you are going to feel as well. Watch you're line, I have let fish run 10 seconds on plastics then jerk... They just hang on way long... Not so much on a jig though. Bluegills can and do harass plastic worms.. You got to learn the Diff.... Feel you're line too, it's not so scientific as soo many want you to believe. It's nature, fish got to ( want to ) eat... The plastic worm is the best bait you will ever use.