HoosierHawgs

There are so many darned choices!

I wouldn't start them out w/that. A 303 starter combo is a better choice. Still reasonably priced.

Thanks everyone for the advice! I have checked Indianapolis area craigslist, and found an outfitted NuCanoe for $1800, but that is slightly out of my price range. There were also some Jackson 12' SOT Recreational Kayaks. they came w/the added seat (which is a must on my features list), but they are orange and not outfitted for fishing. Thinking about buying the 2 of them (one for myself, and one for my dad), painting them, and outfitting them for fishing/hunting, or other outdoor activities. Seems like a good summer project. Worth a look?

Ok. So my last question is w/leaders. If I am fishing braid w/the rig do I need it? I'm worried about knots breaking and losing about $20 worth of terminal when I do....

This is A great topic. If anyone finds any new information, I'd love to know. I am as confused as you guys are!

I would choose the Pflueger for two reasons. 1)I have a trust in Pflueger and have heard better things about they're reels compared to Gen 3 Revos 2) I'm not a fan of the paddles on the lower end Abu reels. I prefer the EVA foam. That is my personal preference, yours may vary

I generally fish a chatterbait around grass. I choose to fish a spinnerbait around grass as well, but less than the bladed jig. I prefer a spinnerbait around other types of cover, and when they're is more light penetration.

That is a new concept! Do you sell these anywhere?

Why? It's easier (IMO) to get a jig along wood and laydowns. You can put it in more places, and that generally equals better fishing. Just my 2 cents. To each his own.

So i would be ok w/a lighter rod? I would like to fish a lighter rod if I could.

What setup do you guys fish A Rigs on? I was wondering if I could get away w/throwing it on my Fliping/Pitching/Frogging Setup (7'6" Heavy Berkley Lightning Ros Shock, 7.1:1 Lew's Reel, and #50 spiderwire braid)? The reel seems fast, but could I slow down the retrieve enough to make it work? Also, should I fish w/a Fluorocarbon leader?

Could be clearing out for other stuff they are making. Yum (another pradco brand) is doing the same thing. They also just bought Bandot, so they may be changing the lineups there brands carry. Or it could just be a local availability thing. Time will tell.

Forage bass and water color. If fish are finnicky a swim jig is the way to go. Also, around wood cover a spinnerbait or swim jig is going to outfish a bladed swim jig plain and simple.

I usually get my lipless baits fouled up pretty good. I'm not a fan of cleaning it off, but boy is it worth it! I do lose quite a bit of lures, but usually not in the salad. I've lost countless lipless baits on rocks and downed trees though.

If they are holding tight to cover like mentioned above a smaller profile spinnerbait banged up against cover/the bank can be a great fish catcher. Go w/a 1/4 oz for a small profile. This is especially goodbif the main forage is shad. If the main forage is crawfish try crawling a natural crawfish color jig along the bottom.

Greatest baits I have ever fished. I picked up a bunch of square bills, poppers, jerkbaits, and rattlebaits at $3 a pop at Dicks as well. It's the only thing I've bought form dicks the entire year

There was an ok deal on the CarbonLite stuff, and also the 5 packs of lures were marked down to a decent price (I am a fan of the XPS Lures) and I am looking to buy the hook remover for $5 for my dad (He got a hook buried past the barb in his hand earlier this season) for christmas.

Ok, I will make a note of this if I go take a look at the boat. Could save me from some heartbreak (and a possible wallet eater) later! Thanks again!

Was definitely looking to negotiate. Thanks for the advice!

Looking to buy the thing. Would like to see it in person, and would obviously check out the motor (oil, plug pressure, and the bilge/aerator pumps) but from the pictures, the Gel Coat, Seats, and Carpet looks immaculate. Would it be worth checking out? http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/boa/4737723899.html

Seems like it would be a good all around setup for jigs. I might go for a medium heavy rod, but I think the medium is fine, especially w/braided line. I assume the fluoro-braid is still low/zero stretch?

Money not being a problem? Probably a custom Gaffight. They are local rod guys, but too expensive for my taste.

Sweet, good thing the anti reverse wasn't blown! I just wipe everything I can w/the swab. I don't worry about it too much. If you do this it should be fine. Also, w/the drag, I've had a similar problem, accidentally backing it off, and not having enough torque to pull my spinnerbait. Freaked me out!

Is the handle moving back? You are sure its not the anti reverse?