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I had a Truimph and it cracked on me just above the reel seat. So, IMHO, I would not even look at one. The Premier is OK but I think Muddy picked a good one for you in the Fenwick.

Very Nice. Good luck keeping JDM Bait Monkey away........

I did a little research and the guy in the video endorses everything fishing. He must be popular somewhere. His name Juan Carlos Valcuende and I believe he is from Spain. Here is a pdf link with some info in Spanish. http://www.depredators.com/pro_staff/03_PROSTAFF_VALCUENDE.pdf

Good stuff. I use for just about everything.

For the most part I use what reel comes with, with exception of Hot Sauce. I bought some of this with my Energy Pti-a spinning reels and it leaves a plastic like residue behind. I have started to use Shimano's reel oil instead.

Coming from Indy, I have to go with the Colts. New England has a great team but I think the Colts are better Defensively and at special teams and they are equal when it comes to offense. I don't think the Patriots will be able to run the ball which will give Bob Sanders and Marlin Jackson a chance to double Moss and the guys like Mathis and Freeney a free shot at Bradey. The only thing I think the Colts will strugle with is covering the Patriots TE's and Wes Welker. They always seem to be a big part of the offense. Anyway, it should be an awesome game.

Never trusted this guy and never will. I have always loved the Red Sox and loathed the Yankees. Anything for a vote is what I'm seeing from Giuliani. I don't know if the Red Sox fans would welcome this guy, coming from New York that is. It should just baseball and not politics.

I'd go for the All Star. I had a bad experience with their customer service in the past but it still gets my vote. I liked the feel and action of the rod I had a lot. The one I had cracked when I hooked into a 40+lb catfish. I only had it a couple of months and I was able to exchange it where I purchased it. The sales guy talked me into a St. Croix Avid instead.

I checked the first bait on link you gave and that is one expensive lure, $69. According to Tru-Tungsten's website, it is still in development.

15lb P-Line Floruclear or Trilene Fluorocarbon 15lb would be my choices.

1. Shimano Citica 2. Daiwa Zillion (It might put you a little over you budget but it is well worth it)

Years ago I all I used was Trilene XL, XT and Big Game. I always bought bulk spools. After sometime, I had fallen behind with all the new lines that had come out. About two years ago I finally decided to through away all the the old line I had built up and check what was out there. I have since gone to buying bulk spools of Yo Zuri Hybrid. BPS had 1/8lb spools of it for $4.50. For example, I got a 1000 yards of 6lb for $4.50. The line so far has been great. I stocked up on several different pound weights. I have enough line to last me a long time.

I go to BPS with a purpose. That means if I go in, it is a sad day for my check book. I have to drive a couple of hours to get there so I usually make a whole day of it. So I tend to stock up on things I can not get locally. It is a sad and sick disease. I can't wait for Cabelas to open up here in Indy.

I tie directly to the bait. For some reason I have it stuck in my head that using a snap or clip will somehow negatively effect the action of a lure.

I'd go with the 5in or 6in in any dark color. I have had zero luck with the white Senkos but I have caught several fish on white grubs over the years.

Very nice Got to pick some of these up.

Here are the three rods and reels I use the most. 1. Shimano Calcutta 251/ G. Loomis BCR803>Med. jigs and softplastic 2. Shimano Calais 201/G. Loomis MBR 743C>General purpose rod 3. Daiwa Zillion 100 SHLA/G. Loomis MBR 844C>Heavy Jigs, Carolina rigs, Jerkbaits and Rattle traps. I swap these setups around sometimes to just mix it up some.

One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish..... One to many Senko fish. Doctor Suess I am not, but I catch way to many fish on Senkos to post a pic.

I'd go for the Curado 100D.

I voted for the Compre but as others have stated the G.Loomis MBR 844C is an amazing rod.

A cane pole was my first but I took a big step up when I got a Zebco 33.

Beside my Shimano Calais, I would have to say it's my Case pocket knife. It has saved me more times than I can count.

WOW Those are some seriously expensive reels. Definitely for the serious collector.

I just purchased one the older Stradics and I have no issues with it so far but it was a little stiff at first. I put two drops of oil in the maintance port and I took just a little grease off of the spair spool, put it on the shaft and the problem was solved. I guess it had a little lot rot. I did read the reviews on BPS website and I wonder if a couple drops of oil could have fixed these issues. For me though, I would not hesitate to purchase another one.

I have 6 Shimano reels and 1 Daiwa and I enjoy each one of them individually. I have 2 Curado 201 SF, 1 Calcutta 251, 1 Calais 201a, 1 Stradic 2500, 1 Sustain 2500 and finally a Daiwa Zillion that I purchased at the beginning of the year. I looked at and fished a Steez and I did not see anything wrong with Zillion at about half the cost. To make an analogy, I would compare my Calais to a Cadillac and the Zillion to a BMW. Both great vehichles (reels), one smooth and the other a precision instrument. Bottom line, you can't go wrong with either one. My personal prefernce is Shimano but the Zillion is a workhorse of a reel. If I had to pick a reel that was a bullet proof, everyday reel that does everything you ask of it, I would choose the Zillion over the Curado but if I wanted to increase my fishing pleasure then it is the Shimano Calais and the Stella all the way.