chelboed

Yup...do a search, I just posted feedback on them.

But when flipping...you're not flipping 50 yards. You don't need 120 yards of fat line on it.

I'm geekin' on that custom!I just love the options that the MSB offers...but probably a non-issue for flipping. I wouldn't think you'd need much braking control at all for flipping, but I don't flip from the bank...so I wouldn't know for sure. The 8.x:1 SD would also be my choice for this application.

I believe the bag of Yum Dingers even recommends 4/0

Keep the rod tip low and pull sideways.

I'm eager to try the odd colors. I usually only buy 2 colors...dark green of some sort (pumpkin or watermelon) and Junebug. I have 1 place where color won't much matter, so I can always use them there if they are too weird.

Oh...I thought the traditional rigging for a Senko was considered to be weightless. my mistake, hehehe. Results could very well flip next time...true, true.

I never said I was using a sinker.

Nevermind

I know some people will only use Senko Stick baits...but I've caught just as many on the Stick-O...not to mention I can catch many more fish on a Stick-O because they're more durable. So you can get a bag of 10 Senko's for like 7 bucks. The Stick-O kits are on sale for father's day. 210pc kit contains 174 worms (and random hooks/weights) for $14.95. Awesome deal IMO

Well...I think "sanity" is a bit overkill for the topic, hehehe. This: * Texas, size 2/0 EWG Worm hook and Zoom Finesse Worm 4.5” Reason: Like Goldilock’s quest for the perfect porridge, I find these just right; Senko too thick while Roboworm too slim. You mention a Senko is too thick and Roboworm too slim...a Senko is not a finesse worm. It's apples and oranges. I don't disagree with your Zoom choice though I've never used them, but a Zoom finesse worm & Roboworm aren't really used the same way as a Senko.

Yeah...it's weird. I didn't figure it would matter much.

I was out last night fishing traditional sticks...another guy fishing wacky. Traditional rig outfished wacky 8:1. Interesting results.

Thanks, NJ! I'll give it a go.

I got mine for that. Keep your eyes open. I've seen them cheaper.

BPS Stick-O's in Green Pumpkin and Junebug. Owner Twistlock hooks. Lew's HM85 rod.

I didn't ask for specifics, but I asked if there were going to be new casting reel options this year....they said "Absolutely."

My opinion...Lew's Team LITE. $179 all day long. Same cast control as the Tournament LITE, but has a metal frame.

6'10" MH Fast 6.4:1 dual brake 7' Heavy Fast 7.1:1 Dual brake 7'+ Medium Mod-fast 5.4:1 adjustable centrifugal brake

In addition to the Lew's Tournament LITE that I won last December, I also won several bags of Missile Baits soft plastics. I was skeptical about the selection for a Midwest bank fisherman, but free lures is free lures, right? I received a few bags each of the D-Bomb, Drop Craw, and Tomahawk 8.75 in various colors. I actually have done well with the D-Bomb as a chatter trailer. Haven't used the drop craw yet. The Tomahawk has been a good producer lately. Given the fact that it's almost 9" long...I was skeptical, but it's caught all sizes of fish. I like it. That is all.

Well for me...I fished well over an hour with a couple short strikes and no fish until I found where they were hanging out. Once I did that...the jig did it's work.

I caught a crap ton on a Live Target mini mouse too. A guy I talked to at bps was buying 3" dark purple grubs, 1/4 oz jig heads, and jig spinners to make his own version of a beetle spin. He said if they don't bite on that at his pond, they ain't biting.

In my secret pond that I tear-em-up in...the weeds are super thick now. I've been doing really well on a weightless Senko and top frogs. Both fished very slowly.

12-17# Stren Mono. (Just depends on the rod I've got with me) I threw Senko's all last year on 12#mono and caught more fish on them than any lure I own.

5-6 good size fish...be happy.