FishTank

I have a new 803C GLX and it is, to me, a step back from what the old version was. I also have a 844C IMX that is 8 years old and the cork is starting to fall apart. I thought I would send it in through the xpeditor service but I my local tackle shop let me try out a demo of the new one before hand. Short version I did not care for it.

I say no but I always like trying new things. In the end, I go back to using Senkos, Fat Ikas, and Zoom Lizards and that's pretty much it.

I would go with the Chronarch or you could brake the bank and go with a Metanium. And by the way, I don't care for the new IMX either. Something about any of the rods that Loomis has "redesigned", has left a bad taste in my mouth. It's almost like they have taken a step back and charged people more for it.

I have yet to buy a rod online but that doesn't mean I won't. For me, I like to put the rod in my hand and have one of those moments where I just picked up a magic wand for the first time. Of course this means nothing until I have fished it.

6'8" MXF Spinning rod with a 2500 or 3000 size spinning reel for soft plastics.

I picked up a Citica G for around $40. Awesome workhorse reel.

I always think of the St. Croix Avid as the best bang for the buck rod. Also based on the rods I have fished and owned, I think Avid is where St. Croix line up begins when it comes to sensitivity. I have fished the Premier and Triumph and the Avid is big step up in overall quality as well.

I use to make a big fuss about color but I have come to the conclusion that presentation is the key. My rules for color are as follows though.... 1. Stained water/dark water>>> Dark or black baits 2. Moderate everyday water>>> Pumpkin, brown, watermelon, or whatever sort of matches the gravel bed where you are fishing 3. Clear Water>>> Maybe something bright and sparkly When in doubt, anything dark.

Pliers, nail trimmers, and my all in one Leatherman. I use my head as a fish finder and my senses for everything else (doesn't always work but it's what I like to use).

Both are great reels but seem like different animals on paper. I would think of which application you intend to use it for and make your decision based on that.

I like Invisx. I got one bad spool of it but after that never had an issue. I also like Trilene 100% FC. I have yet to try Sniper but it is on my list.

I have broken a few rods in my time. I would like to think it just happens but sometimes it's just user error. One thing is for sure, all manufactures can make a bad rod.

Gamakatsu 4/0 EWG or my personal favorite, Gamakatsu 5/0 G-Lock (it's the right size and it holds the bait better).

Very cool.....and well done.

Sounds like an awesome deal. My local DSG has next to nothing on sale.

I have the 201 and it is a great reel but the Calcutta 301d would be my reel of choice for this application.

A rod for a jerkbait is a weird thing to me. In my opinion it should be stiff at the bottom and soft at the top but not whippy or soft like a crankbait rod. I also don't want the rod to be to long because I tend to jerk down towards the water and if the rod is to long it will hit the water. So with all that said, the one I use the most for this application is a G. Loomis 783 GLX 6'6" MH Fast.

Power Pro

15years ago I would do 10-15 miles a week. Then I got into powerlifting and now my knees can't take it. I still love to hike and walk though. I do miss the running and lifting.

Sorry to here that he passed. I enjoyed reading his posts. He told it like it is.

Do I believe, not exactly. If you want to read a good book series about a wizard, pick up the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher. A good story for giggles, across the street from my brothers house is home with a sign that is for a " Professional Witch". She has lived there for years and is supposed to be the real deal. On the other corner is a school with a real cemetery attached to the play ground. On the other corner is a church and behind his house is a school for nuns and troubled teen girls. He lives at the corner of creepy and scary. Love the Harry Potter books though.

I use to use Floroclear for everything. It's good stuff but there are other lines I like to use better. I still have a reel set up with the 6lb from last year and it still works great. I also caught my personal best (10lb 2oz) on 6lb test as well. It's strong stuff.

I like12lb Invisx or 12lb trilene 100%FC.

I still have the rod and reel. the lure was a zoom lizard, Texas rigged. The rod was a MH xf 6'8"st crioix avid with a shimano stradic. I was using 6lb pline fluoroclear. My fish was 10lb 2oz and I still dream of it.

I see a shimano in your future. Maybe a curado or a chronarch.