dodgeguy

I'd try to get the early active bite then switch later.

so far this year a wacky rig 5 inch senko on a 7 ft. BPS PATRIOT ROD medium action fast with 8lb test green sufix advance mon0 with a Lews tournament pro 7.5 /1 baitcaster or a 1/10 oz ned rig with a trd on a 6-6 Patriot with same action and rating and line and reel. that will change as the summer progresses.

the ones i own are medium. they seem to be what i would exspect out of a medium fast. they flex a lot on big fish but have plenty of backbone. i can fish 8 lb test with confidence on them and they flex enough so it doesnt tear holes in the fishes mouth. mine are both baitcast. ive never owned a carbonlite so i cant compare the feel. in the store the carbonlites felt nice and balanced and light. then i picked up the Patriot series and wow what a difference. ive owned pro qualifiers from years ago and signature series also. they were different blanks. i have also owned bionic blades over the years. IMHO the patriot is far lighter and better balanced than a lot of rods. i love the ones i have. they are made in America so i feel good about that too. i just dont see how you go wrong for the price with a ten year warranty.

No. They are in short supply like everything else at bass pro and Cabelas. Have you been in one lately? Stock is low in both in Conn. Since this Covid garbage started.

Fish may not also show on sonar. If they hide under rocks and hug the bottom they won't show up. I catch fish all the time where this happens.

I wish they were still in business. Those were some of the best crankbait made.

had one years ago. it was good but i upgraded to johnny morris signature series. let me know how you like the patriot. ive fished with all different brands and love the patriot. i have friends who fish nothing but loomis and ive used their stuff. they are nice but to me i dont think they have anything on the patriot. i guess it all about what floats your boat. looking foward to your review.

They make a 6-6 mh fast Patriot for 199$ . is that to long? Should have enough backbone. They also have Medium fast. They are made in USA with 10 year warranty. Fuji sic guides. Really light and sensitive also.Dont know if that's in your price range. If it is I'd give that a shot since you like your carbon lites. I don't see the sense in changing brands.

you should have stayed with the carbonlite or gone up to the johnny morris signature series. the new ones are 10 year warranty from the carbonlite on up.

website says still making them

Topwater and jigs are two totally different rods. Topwater you want flex so they take the bait. Frogging is the exception. I have no problem fogging with a 7-6 heavy flipping stick with a fast tip . you can also use it for big jigs.

i agree with this!!! why change ? i might try different colors but wont switch baits.

absolutley

So today was a poor day according to the charts. i caught 7 decent bass today so im not going to complain.

I would put the bps Patriot up against any rod. its light but strong and sensative and its well balanced. it has a 10 year warranty at no cost. it has fuji sci guides which are some of the best made. bps rods have recently won the bassmaster classic so how bad can they be ? i think most people who knock them have probably never used them. i also have the signature series rods.they are another awesome rod. ive owned st croix and loomis and didnt really think they were any better.for the money i dont think you can buy a better rod. read the reviews for the patriot they are all positive.

if you are good with a baitcaster that doesnt apply anymore. i dont use spnning. its personal choice.

red label is not your issue.

I find waiting until you feel weight on a bed is key. If you do this it hooks them in the top of the mouth every time. I also use a 6-6 medium bps Patriot baitcast rod. It has plenty of give for the Ned rig.

Try waiting until you feel weight then hammer them.

i fish worms this size all the time. they catch some really nice fish. your boys dont know what they are talking about.

i use ewg and dont have issues. check the hook point maybe its bent over slightly. i also dont peg my weights.

thats not braid. its monofilament. the guy who sold you it is dishonest. dont whip it hard when you cast.its all in the wrist.turn the reel so the handle faces up or down depending on which side the handle is on. this will give it less chance to backlash. use your thumb.

i always leave the tension loose. a little more brake should help.

I use micro guides and hate knots in my line.i just respool totally.then again I don't use flouro.buy reels with smaller spools.

Have to disagree with that. Grease is way to thick to allow that. I've also never seen a reel that came with grease on the bearings and I've been Baitcasting since 1990. I've owned Shimano Abu Diawa Pflueger Bass Pro Shop and Lews reels. Not one of them came with grease on the. Bearings.