masterbass

Palming the reel and feeling the line doesn't feel comfortable to me either. I can feel everything through the rod...that's why I spent good money on my bottom contact rods.

"fancy man fish gansta clothes and flat brimmed cap" lol...I laughed for 10 minutes at this one.

I want to throw chatterbaits this year. I did a little last year, but no luck. What type of conditions should I use and how? Which trailers are the most effective? Should I use a mh/fast rod? Thanks.

The red eye shad is one of my favorite confidence baits. Like cjv said ripping through or over grass this one of the best presentations. I also like to make a long cast and let it fall, lift the rod and reel in slack...yo yo. The lipless is really one of the most versatile cranks.

Anyone use scrounger heads with super fluke or other soft jerk baits? Any feedback?

I use alberto for all with no issues

Good question. I've also wondered about this.

I have both, but prefer the one pieces. I only use the two pieces if I have to due to travel constraints. However, I'm not sure if the one pieces are more sensitive. For me it's psychological to prefer them. Do you guys truly think they fish better?

Besides being lighter, what advantages does the tp have over the tss? Does it cast better or handle lighter lures better?

I have both the speed spool and tournament speed spool. The main difference for me is the dual breaks. They both cast great. If you want the option of centrifugal breaks, clicking tension knob and the extra 4lb of drag go for it. You can probably find it for about $125.

shakespeare agility combo

I prefer the 7' and I think this would be a fantastic combo.

I use a 6'10". The longer rod will cast further, pick up more line and provide more cushion to play the fish.

I suppose the trailers can be pretty heavy

I had a spinning rod with chrome inserts and the tip grooved after 1 season using braid.

I know, but what is the purpose of the lure rating on the rod if it isn't accurate?

Why do so many of us use such powerful rods for jigs and t-rigs? I have a dx 743 and I read guys say they wouldn't use anything over 1/4oz on it yet the lure rating is 1/4-3/4. For 1/2 oz people recommend 745? What's the purpose of the lure rating on the rod?

What power and action rod should I use for a super spook (5" and 7/8oz.)?

Line is probably dug in as others have said. My t-3b casts braid wonderfully. It is now my favorite reel.

What they said.

I use 30lb pp with 12lb fluoro leader on almost all of my bait casters and I don't have any problems. When the occasional back lash occurs, I can pick them out easily. I used straight fluoro when I first started and the backlashes were horrible to get out.

Agreed, I use light braid w/ leader on spinning set ups.

Anyone use real magic as a line conditioner? How does it compare to kvd line conditioner?

I have an MG and an SX. Both are great reels, but I prefer the MG out of the two. There are plenty of good options in that price range. I also like bps pro qualifier which is a little cheaper, but has dual breaks. Tackle warehouse has the daiwa t-3 ballistic for $109 and I really like it too. If you do some searching you could get a lews tournament speed spool in your price range which is an upgrade over the MG.

30lb would be fine for all