CJV

Casting deck

Have you checked the compression and spark plugs lately? Could also be the carb.

BUZZBAIT!!

First of all your rod is perfect you didn't post the length however a good frog rod IMO is atleast a 7FT MH fast tip would be ideal you really don't want a heavy because it will be much harder to walk the frog. Secondly I would suggest using a popping style frog and you will have much more success and throw it in the nastiest stuff you can find and haul them in. Goodluck

Black&Blue

Tatula

Both are equally smooth and refined. I however don't think the ci4 chronarch is worth the additional $100

It would be pretty close to the battery..... Depending on the type of boat it could be built in.

Try not to over complicate it ..... That would be my advice

I need to get me one of those!!

Like already stated check out knot wars. I've tied both and the Albright has always performed better for me hands down.

Since you put low profile my vote is out of question with the Shimano Calcutta

Albright is the strongest for sure Aaron martens has a video where he talks about using it and he said he uses the uni uni with lighter braid on spinning reels and ties the Albright with the heavier braid. I have been using the Albright for over a year now on light line applications 16lb sx1 to a 8lb sniper FC leader and it's never let me down.

I think the most important thing would be to make sure whatever you borrow you can pay back on time.

If you don't like tying leaders then you really don't have any other options.

If you already know what you want then why are you asking for recommendations on an all around line? Braid would be your best option with a leader.

X 2 that rod will work great for that purpose.

I'm confused as to why you can't stand up in a boat that size stability?

Not sure I would crank with braid and a fluorocarbon leader however that is just my 2 cents. I always use a leader with my braid setups I use Sunline exclusively almost for everything wether it's braid, mono or Fluro they make a great product I don't use the specific leader material I just use whatever I have off of my extra sniper spools lying.

I have 2 tatulas and the back play is almost non existent if any at all I can't notice it. Also this grooving issue people have been complaining about I have seen nothing like that even after using 60lb fx2 Sunline for months.

Wacky 5" senko and as already stated buzzbait

GYCB "plum apple"

Sunline SX1 they just came out with a high vis yellow that doesn't bleed and has barely if at all has faded over 3 months of use. Power Pro comes in a close 2nd.

T A C K L E warehouse !!!

I throw the 3/4 oz. version in that same color with great success.