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So far Dirty Jigs makes my favorite.

That was one of the ones I was scoping out. I am hoping it has the GLX glitter but is clear. Very cool color.

A buddy of mine reached to me and told me that there will be a new series of 110 colors coming out. I believe there is going to be 14 new colors based on the Great Hunting trout series baits. These maybe a limited series run and/or JDM only but there should be some amazing new colors. Just thought I would give you guys a heads up. I have more 110's than I can use but this probably is the best color idea I have seen from them in a while as I have had great success with the Great Hunting series of baits for both smallmouth and largemouth. I wish I had some good pics but this is all I got. I hope what he sent me is real and not some bs. He also said there was a new version of the 110 called the RS and some new Great Hunting baits coming out for BFS.

So far I really like it. I was pretty comfortable before but after 6-8hours I would be sore. This has really helped. Is it worth it? Maybe. It's just a cushion that stays in place. One thing that has helped as well, is it made me re-examine how my seat was set up from the get go. I am now sitting in a better position which has changed were the pressure lies on my back and legs.

If it follows the previous years pattern the flyer arrives the second week of February. Last year they had some good deals on previous year model fish finders and I think free install (labor only).

I'm going for finesse fishing with chicken because tiny children are too heavy. 😃

All the SP-C 110s and JDM only colors I have purchased have not had split rings. I always put one on. I like the action the oval split rings give them. Not sure what it is but it's definitely different than a regular round ring.

The NRX+ 895C. This is more powerful than I need but I want to throw something in heavy cover or vegetation, this is the rod. For as beefy as it is, it's light and sensitive. My second choice, Megabass Valkyrie 7'4'' H+. Great all around heavy rod. I have used it for jigs, A-rigs, swimbaits, and big crankbaits. It's heavier and not as sensitive as the NRX+ but it makes up for it in versatility.

It use to be a 4/0 Gamakatsu but I have been impressed with Ryugi's Infini and it has become my go to hook. I have had really no hook up issues or lost fish with either one. I also like the Owner Haymaker and the Gamakatsu Hybrid but the best quality and bang for the buck has been the Ryugi.

It has two crazy sharp hooks. The picture I found just doesn't show it. I should have taken my own as the color looks far better in person. It's sort of a brownish black with clear hologram. Here is another one.

I have the 700C. No complaints other than the components are not the best but for the money, its great. It was my first BFS rod as well. I have caught 100's of fish on it. I would describe the tip as light but x-fast and the middle is soft and moderate. It wouldn't be my first choice for Neds though. I still enjoy that on spinning gear.

Deps NZ Crawler Jr. Should be fun.

Megabass Siglett and Nano Siglett. Both were good baits for me last year. Bad thing with this bait, bass can eat them whole. Definitely a fun bait to fish though.

That's all I use my Curado DC for. If its windy and I plan on throwing a spinnerbait or a buzzbait the DC is my go to. It has also been good for throwing jerkbaits and hollow body cranks. It's not my first choice for everyday use though.

I have one 8.x:1 Metanium and it's used for jigs. I love having the quick retrieve back to the boat. If I'm pushing it, it allows me to get more casts in per day on the water. Does it translate to more fish.... not always.

Braid will spool well on a spin cast. If you want try something different check mono lines from Runcl on Amazon. It comes in multiple colors and it might be fun for a kid.

12lb Invizx would be a good place to start.

Good for them but Lews needs another pro staffer like they need a hole in the head. The money and time should be spent on the short staffed facility they have. They lack customer service people, sales staff to shops, and warehouse people. Personally I think this is a slap in the face to the over worked everyday employees they have. I will continue to invest my money elsewhere.

Nice looking rod. I would use it for smallmouth creek fishing with topwater and softplastic. As far as the Dark Sleeper goes, I really haven't caught anything on it when I fish it like a swimbait on a straight retrieve. I kill it when I fish like a jig, either popping it or dragging it with a pause. Be warned, it's a rock magnet.

Not ideal but I had a 1/0 Owner Flashy Swimmer wire break off and edned up using it for worms and other Texas Rigged baits. It's got a heavy to medium wire hook but without the blade and wire it sits just like a jig head. It works great. The smallest weighted thin wire hook I have seen is from Decoy but the smallest size is a 2/0.

It happens but I have a new rule...... After putting fresh line on or when testing out new gear, turn the brakes almost all the way up and make some casts while backing the brakes off until you almost get a backlash (something you can control with my thumb). Then turn the brakes up one spot. This is provided the braking system on your real makes this applicable. This has saved a ton in time and money.

I have used it on both spinning and baitcasting. I found I didn't care for it on spinning. I use weights from 1/8 up to 1/4oz and I fish it sort of like a Carolinas Rig but I pop the weight off the bottom allowing the bait to do its thing. I couldn't find a comfortable groove to do that with spinning gear. I watched this a few days ago and the first bait he demos is on free rig, around the 5min mark. This is a good example of how it should work. Cool bait as well.

That's a good question. I have no experience with the FMJ. In theory, it should be more sensitive than the Super Destroyer. Personally, the SD isn't my favorite rod for jigs but for $300, it's well worth it. The FMJ though, I haven't seen it cheaper than usual list price. I think if money was not a factor, the FMJ would probably suit my needs better. On the other hand, the SD is great around docks and you can't beat its versatility. I can throw a 3/8oz crankbait on it, 1/2oz jig or Texas Rig, and then a 6in Magdraft and all will do well. What other rod can do that? See above

If I'm pond hopping, it might depend on which pond I go to. For the most part, I use shallow running cranks and BFS lures. If I want to hit the deepest parts in the middle, I will bomb cast a medium divning bait and let it rise to the surface half through the retrieve. I then make sure it doesn't dive by reeling it in slowly. This usually keeps me from losing baits.

After fishing with a guy for years that mainly uses the same 3 or 4 baits (he might literally have the same crankbait tied on for the past three years), I feel like everything I do when I'm out by myself on a kayak is different. I like trying new baits, gear and line. I don't feel like I need to stay in one lane to catch fish. There are so many good baits and techniques that I always feel like I'm trying something new. Of course, I have favorites but I will never be able to fish all of it. So I just concentrate on having fun most of the time.