Senko lover

I started out with a tacklebox, and quickly gave it up. Couldn't stand having to pick it up every second (I move around a lot) and there's slopes where I fish, so it rolled into the water twice. I almost rolled with it . I now use a small backpack and love it. I have two plano boxes, a small binder of plastics, and tools. If I was fishing tourneys and lakes, I'd pack more, but there's no need from the bank. Then, I have ton of worms and panfish equipment that I leave home. Not too much.

Love your randomness!

Nice bass.

Nope, they don't have most expensive rods out and I didn't check to see if they had it somewhere behind the shelf.

Hey there, and welcome to the best forums online. You'll find a mine of bass fishing information and a ton of friendly members. Thanks for joining up.

I wouldn't set my drag all the way with anything less than 50 pound braid. Try backing down a little on your drag and that may help.

My Dad did get some of those for us, now that you mention it.......

I didn't go with the intention of buying, I went with the intention of looking/feeling. If I were to buy something, I'd snag some online sales and head to TW, which I way prefer over Bass Pro. Besides, it's not like I didn't want to, I just told myself I didn't need more. And, what I did today also helped make decisions for future online orders. So don't judge, folks . Believe me, I have the bait money syndrome too.

Well I have a guy in my church who's giving me baits at 1/3 the price, so I really couldn't justify getting anything new. I'm having to pay for college in a few years, so any (*ahem* most) extra money I have gets tucked away.

Despite my earlier post, I'll second that. I held the combo today at Bass Pro and it sucks. Terribly heavy and the reel has no amount of smoothness. Feels like a toy.

Heard a lot of good about that reel. You can't go wrong with that purchase. Enjoy!

I made it in and out of Bass Pro Shops today without spending a cent!!! It took considerable self control. I had a lot of fun comparing weights of rods. I've already looked at all the lures, but I was pretty fascinated by the rods. For instance, the G. Loomis GL2 rods actually felt chunky compared to the lightest bass rods there, the Carbonlite and the Diawa Lexa. The Duckett Ghost was a close third. And here I thought that the G. Loomis' were the lightest rods on the market..... Had a blast.

From what I've heard those are both solid pieces of equipment. You can't go wrong with that combo.

What a fishing pioneer. http://www.bassmaster.com/news/famous-lure-designer-cotton-cordell-dies

I personally wouldn't get a baitcaster under 75, but if you'll use it go for it.

Whoops Sam, you messed me and made me think that combo was 1500 bucks. my mistake .

Nice combo. I can't imagine owning a 1500 dollar combo. I'd be afraid to take it out.

The Berkley lighting rod is said to be an excellent rod for the price. Pretty sure you can get an UL version. You may also want to check out Lews' Laser Lite combo and their Wally Marshal rods.

Strike King has you covered for any technique or bait, which is a pretty impressive accomplishment. They get my vote.

NC, SC, and MN. Maybe a couple more, but I think that's it.

What is pork?? jk

Eagle Claw and Gamu

lol You guys must have an entire dresser devoted to TW shirts, hoodies, and caps.

I personally like Yum, but I have very little brand loyalty, just pick up stuff on sale. If I did just choose one company, it would be Berkley simply because they have great, tournament proven baits that run under 4 bucks. Who needs Yamamato when you can get baits designed by Mike Iaconelli for 2.99?

Craws are something I want to use more this next year. I see/watch people using them the most in summer, for flipping, pitching, punching, and generally working cover.