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I'll just borrow my brother's boyscout uniform and then i wont have to worry about running at all.

Where's the Irvine Loop Lake? Is that the same thing as Yale loop?

They both had algae blooms, Mission's was a golden algae which pretty much killed everything in the lake. I think Laguna was a Brown algae and thought it killed everything also but I've heard otherwise. Just really want to know a little more before forking out almost $30 to get in there!

Anybody fished here recently from shore? I was under the impression most of their bass population died last summer with the algae bloom they had but have heard some guys say they're still getting bass out of the lake. Just want to know if its worth paying the $$$ to get in or not.

Anybody fish one or both of these rods for trout ever? I do all my fishing from shore so I will be getting a longer stick to get lures out there. As far as the size difference that doesn't really concern me just am trying to get a performance comparison if I can before I buy one since the dragonfly is 50 bucks more retail than the elixir. Anything will help, thanks.

What is everyone's thought on this. I've heard a lot of people say they don't like to fish a trap hook and am wondering why. Just bought my first hudd yesterday and don't know if I wanna fish a trap hook or not but responses to this will help.

I'm going to San Jose for work this week and am gonna bring my gear with me. Any good spots that are around the 101 and tully road specifically as that is where I'll be staying and working in that general area? I Appreciate any advice on spots, just trying to make the week go by that much faster by getting some fishing in if possible!

Gonna be in San Jose this week for work and really wanna bring me gear with me. Anybody have good places to fish around San Jose. Specifically will being staying in motel 6 off the 101 and Tully road. Any advice would be awesome.

It's funny you mention the tatula. The last 2 reels I've purchased have been the tatula about 2 months ago and now the curado I on Wednesday. I could not be more happy with my two decisions, so far both reels have been outstanding and are exceeding all expectations I had going into using them.

I agree, something in the low 5's is what I'd really want but the 5.5 is still good.

I was always leaning towards the new "I", just wanted to get some input from you guys. I got a new daiwa tatula in a 7.3 gear ratio about a month or two ago and I love that reel but I have always been a shimano guy and the new curado in a low gear ratio is what I've been looking at for a while now.

The "G" series

I have a few local tackle shops around me that are selling the old model Curado for 139.99. Seeing that the new Curado's are going for 180, just want to get opinions on if the new are worth the extra money or if its not worth it to spend the extra 40 dollars. Thanks for any input.

That's what I thought too in terms of fishing a Carolina rig in open conditions. awkward and not normal for the craw to float a foot above the bottom. any suggestions on a good craw, I've heard the Berkley chigger craw is a good bait but they don't last more than 3 or 4 fish before you're using a new one.

From what I've heard from a lot of guys, these seem to be one if the most versatile baits around. Any suggestions as the best way to fish them in lakes with little to no cover. Considering trying with a football jig or a Carolina rig.

I used to work for oakley and if you're insurance will cover it, definitely recommend them they have so many lens colors to choose from and even offer lenses geared towards fishing shallow or deep water.

Thanks a ton for all the feedback, i know it will make a difference and help with decision making when we make a trip out to Bass Pro this weekend, just hoping i don't come back home broke, definitely easy to do at that place.

Cool guys, thanks for the advice. should have been more specific about the gear. not so much that companies themselves have specific drop shot reels, but websites have the search criteria to help narrow what you're looking for and the reels almost always come up in that search when you specify drop shot gear.

I'm looking at getting a new set to use for drop shotting and having been looking at a combination of the Shimano Symetre Reel paired with a rod in the 6'8" to 7'0" range. Also, I've seen a lot of companies have "drop shot" specific reels and rods. is it safe to trust these set ups for what they claim to be? Last question, is it more beneficial to use a spinning reel or casting reel when drop shotting. I've seen guys use both and just want to get some opinions to help make a decision.

That's smart with the google earth trick, never would have thought of that. Are you talking about the Yale Loop? I've had friends tell me about it before but haven't had a chance to check it out yet.

That's pretty cool. I'm a little further south in Mission Viejo but know where those spots are at and will definitely check them out. How did you go about finding and joining a bass club, wouldn't mind looking into something like that to make some friends to fish with.

just starting to get into bass fishing and looking for good public spots where there is no fee to fish in the mission viejo and lake forest area. ive heard rancho santa margarita lake is pretty good as well as lake mission viejo. just looking for as many spots as possible to tryout!