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Im in the process of replacing my baitcasters and I have narrowed it down to the Abu Garcia Orra. Im going to purchase the "winch" model first with a 5.4:1 gear ratio and use this as my cranking reel. I considered buying cheaper reels but so far from the research ive done it would be worth the extra money to buy this reel instead. Has anyone used this reel?

I've personally never used any crawfish patterned crank baits whether it be lipless or what have you. What situations do you guys use hard baits of this color?

Chompers finesse and football jigs, using Netbait paca craws and zoom super chunk jr as trailers

The Senko is a great fish catcher, keep using it and you will see results. I use the Senko the most when the water is high on my local lake, it is dynamite when wacky rigged weightless and slowly twitched through the bushes. I use a Red Gamakatsu 2/0 EWG hook. If you don't have an abundance of cover on your lake don't be discouraged, I've had great success fishing a Senko when water levels were low as well. I use the 5" Senko in Watermelon Red flake, Bubble Gum, and Natural Shad.

Zoom finesse worm and Trick Worm. The Chompers shaky worm is good as well.

if the lake is experiencing warming conditions the jerkbait would be hard to beat. if the opposite is happening then your best bet will be a finesse jig.

I've recently purchased a couple of Storm's new line of "Arashi" cranbaits. I really like the colors and the profile of this lure. Has anyone gotten a chance to use this lure out on the water?

fishing deeper water (20 foot plus) I generally use a 1/4 once weight. when fishing shallower you can get away with a lighter weight, however keeping consistent contact with the bottom is crucial when t-rigging as you need to be able to feel whatever structure may be on the bottom. also if your not using tungsten weights you might want to give them a try. they weigh more than your typical lead weight, yet they are smaller in size and more sensitive. this allows you to get away with using a heavier weight.

I am currently in the market for a new reasonably priced bait casting reel, I've narrowed it down to three. The Abu Garcia Silver Max, the Daiwa Laguna, and a Bass Pro Shops Tournament Nitro Z. If anyone has any insight on these reels it would be greatly appreciated