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switch to braid. waaaaay more sensitive. Jason

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that def. sounds like you got a bad batch. i've never had a problem like that. i would return it and exchange for a new one. Jason

Safe travels bass bus!! Jason

W E L C O M E ! ! ! 8-) Glad to have you here James! Jason

what's your budget for rod/reel combined? Jason

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They are Jerkbaits. Basically you use a stop and go retrieve, but with jerks instead of cranking. Try a jerk, jerk, pause, jerk, jerk, pause, etc. The bass will tell you if they want it worked faster or slower. You just have to try different retrieves until you get it right. Jason

ha ha, love number 5 ;D and i agree with you

use them anywhere you would a spinner bait. Jason

I agree, it's difficult to fish soft plastics when it's too windy. When the wind comes up, i usually switch to a spinnerbait. For weighted soft plastics, i like a 7' graphite, medium-heavy power with a fast tip. What kind of rod are you using? Jason

about 8 threads down... http://www.bassresource.com/bass_fishing_forums/YaBB.pl?num=1174526652

I've used mostly the brush hogs, but bought some of these to try out this year. Mann's Hardnose Mosquito Hawk from the tests i've done in a tank, this thing should work awesome. those wings flap like crazy!

Love the braid, haven't tried the mono. Jason

WOW!! Awesome fish! Jason

check this link out... http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_58035_100010002_100000000_100010000_100-10-2 Jason

I use a 4/0 for a 6 inch worm of any kind. It certainly wouldn't hurt to pick up some 5/0 and try it out. Jason

The water i fish is almost always heavily stained. When using faster moving baits such as cranks and spinner baits, i always use a bright color such as chartreuse or a firetiger type. I feel that the sound and vibration attracts the fish, then they get just a quick glimpse of the bright bait, helping them hone in on it. When fishing soft plastics and jigs, slow moving baits, i use darker colors, so that the fish can see them a little better and longer before they strike. Just my way i guess...others may differ. Jason

Wow, unbelievable unpreparedness upon the airline. Simply inexcusable. Here's hoping for the best for you guys on a safe and hopefully "soon" trip to Fork! Jason

System of a Down, 3 Days Grace, Godsmack, Buckcherry, Evanescence....many others also. Jason

absolutely fantastic! Jason

love the Rapala X-Raps 8-) Jason

Don't underestimate the jerkbait. Worked fast and erratically, it could still be productive. Jason

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Rapala DT 10 and 16 also like Norman DD22 and DD14 Jason