Fishingmickey

I think it is better then the Jika rig for that application. I'm wanting to get the bait off the bottom and out of the bottom algae growth. I am using this wire for my DIY's. I use a haywire twist to attach to the split ring and I'm still experimenting with different weights. I think it will work well and make it any length you like. FM

I wonder if it is a salt water version. Salt water being denser maybe it will suspend properly in the salt. FM

I agree with the bad mouthing comments. it's just not good for the sport or BPT. Local tournament's and trails maybe ought to go the way of the Kayak bassers. CPR-catch photo and release. yes it has it's difficulties but I think it is a good merge between the two (biggest five weighed in and BPT style weigh, record and release). Another format that I've experienced here in Texas was each angler came up on stage and had his fish pictures displayed on a large flat screen along with a "hot seat" for the current leader. FM

Right there with ya Catt, if I catch a bedding bass it's by accident. I feel if you pull a bass off of the bed your likely to allow the bluegills to feast. FM

3/8 - 1/2 oz, I usually lean more towards half. I did throw a 3/8 oz for years. It has been the 1/2 oz for the last several years. FM

A lighter, hot melt glue and a pair of needle nose pliers. Five minutes later the rod will be dang near good as new. You may have to cut/scrap the old epoxy off of the stem of the tip top guide. Do not overheat the guide. it should come off easily with 10-15 seconds of heat applied. FM

Welcome and cheese on, love to hear about the efforts you'll go to to entertain yourself. FM

x2 Sienna 1000

I'll argue presentation and strike zone. Presentation being how closely it matches the forage the bass are feeding on and if it has the right speed, action and vibration. If it is presented properly and in the strike zone (being the distance the fish is willing to go for a meal) It will get bit. The strike zone varies depending on how active the fish are. FM

You need to learn how to use your thumb through out the entire cast. Your thumb should very gently rest on the spool. You can feel the spool turning under your thumb but your not restricting it's momentum. As you see your lure about to hit the water your applying more force and stopping the spool as your lure hits the water. I feel that one of the best ways to learn how to use a bait caster is by taking it out into the back yard and set a series of targets up paper plate sized or maybe even platter. First one at five yards, next at ten, twenty then thirty. Have your spool tensioned enough to allow the lure to fall and maybe overspin just a touch. Work from the closest target to further out. Loosen the tension or brakes to allow the spool to turn as freely as you feel you can allow it. As you improve in accuracy and control, start aiming for the next distance out. Practice all different types of casts, sidearm, flipping, overhead, etc. Good luck with your new baitcaster, I hope you don't get too frustrated with it because the control of the lure through out all phases of the cast is much better IMHO then a spinning reel. FM

X3 Wot sale fishing? Is it something for me?

Are you making fun of my Popiel's pocket fisherman? You ought to see me set the hook with it. FM

Yes Tim, The 2500 model would be the one I'd get TW shows the 1000 and the 4000 models also. FM

Shimano Seinna reel 29.99 and a Berkley Lighting or Shock rod. Tacklewarehouse has the rod for 49.99. you can usually find it at Walmart for less and sometimes ridiculously cheap like under 20. FM

This is spot on. Weather I feel has much more of an impact. FM

If your more focused on the economical. Big bites Cane thumper is a good one IMHO. Multiple sizes and good colors from 3.5-5"s. FM

I love all three of my Kistler Feel N Reel rods. One MH 7' and two Heavies at 7'3". I use the Heavies for big deep diving cranks paired with a Curado 300EJ's. The MH fills the bill for spinner's, chatterbait, spoons or whatever treble hook bait I want to throw. Kistler does a excellent job splicing that top glass section on to the bottom graphite section. FM

Love that sailor terminology A-Jay!

Kistler is currently (as of yesterday) running a 21% off sale on all rods for their 21st anniversary. So maybe unkick yourself? FM

I really didn't want to bring anymore attention to that color. FM

Hi Lefty, Different tools for different applications. Fluorocarbon sinks so it works well for bottom baits (jig's & T'rigs) and also works well with Spinner, Chatter & Crank baits. Monofiliment because it floats is good for top water baits, floating soft plastic applications or where you want a slower rate of fall. Mono also stretches so it is maybe a bit more forgiving (shock absorbing) of sudden runs or surges of power or when you forgot to loosen the drag back up after pulling free from that last snag. It possibly helps baits stay pinned. Hinders getting a good hard hook set and the end of a long cast. Both Mono and Fluoro stretch, I don't think they stretch the same. Mono I feel has a more consistent stretch starts earlier as the load come on and continues till it stops then the forlorn look comes into play. Fluoro stretches after it gets loaded up like 50% plus of breaking strength and doesn't recover or recover as well from being stretched as Mono does. Braid is braid, no stretch, no forgiveness, lasts dang near forever and sensitivity transmission through the roof. Not as abrasion resistant as Mono and Fluoro but cuts through weeds like a knife. Heavy braid for heavy cover and pulling them out quick. A lot of anglers like to add leaders of Mono or Fluoro to the end of the braided line. I know it probably doesn't answer your verses question but I feel it is different tools for the job then pitting one against the other. G'luck, Fishingmickey

Unless your fishing at night there ain't but three color's for a spinner bait. White, Chartreuse and White and Chartreuse. Yes there are other colors but they don't account for much. Popcorn in hand let her fly. FM

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Not sure on that RatherB. They should, they sold it for cash. Might have to do some research to make sure. FM

It might be a little light for a full sized 1 oz spook and it might be too heavy for the little Rico/pop-r/skitter pop type poppers in the smallest sizes. Should be fine for the medium to large poppers, junior spooks and jerk baits. FM