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Zoom Salty Super Fluke in baby bass on a 3/0 ewg

Its a city lake were you aren't allowed to take anything under 14", unfortunately

You don't "need" a baitcaster, but I enjoy fishing with one.

I'm going to try and get out next week too! Going to try throwing jerkbaits and gain confidence in those.

Practice, practice, practice. Eventually, you'll get it. Use 40-50 lb braid when you are skipping with a baitcaster. In my experience, 50 lb braid was easy for me to learn because of its manageability. Backlashes weren't hard to pick out. I have tried using mono and fluoro and I had a bit more trouble. Skipping is good with spinning tackle if you're throwing lighter lures, but if I'm skipping a jig I want to have the power to pull that fish out quickly. A baitcaster also comes in higher IPT, which is important in picking up slack.

I've sent a reel in before and hope to continue business with him.

Nice fish! I can't wait to get out again

around $300 for tackle per year If I'm getting a new combo then add another 300 or so.

*Dentist stabs gums which start bleeding* "You need to floss more"

Sorry about that, its the LV RTO, not the LV 500. Takahiro Omori designed them

I saw the same listing, and as long as the seller is reputable it's safe to buy from. The guy I see has 100% feedback

I like mono for my squarebills

Looks like cabin fever has taken its toll on you...

Welcome to BR! The "reel" answer is up to you. Many of us have our preferences for certain brands. What are yours?

Enjoy the new combo!

I matched your username on here with the YouTube name so I put two and two together.

Are you the same guy with the Florida golf course pond videos? Welcome to the forums!!

I'd get the LV 500 in TO Gill...

Take my money!!

Don't enter the guesses here... lol

Now we're talking..

It's not a taboo, but it's not really the right tool for the application. Unless you've got one of them fancy UL bait casting rods with finesse reels

No, it has been discontinued along with the Max. They have the Max 3D line now, which is supposedly an upgrade to the Endurance

I'd get a 7' MF

What size wakebaits? I don't throw small 1/4 oz poppers but I can throw 1/2 oz spooks and 1/2 oz arashi wakebaits on my 6'8" MH EF rod. It's more of a M than a MH though